Culture
Aston Villa fan culture from My Old Man Said — the songs, the shirts, the stories and the traditions that define what it means to follow Villa. From terrace classics to retro kits, supporter tales to the groups that shaped the stands, this is where the culture of following Aston Villa lives.
When Nobody Could Have Imagined Istanbul. Ten Years On.
The 10-Year Anniversary of Aston Villa's NightmareOn 2 June 2016, Aston Villa appointed Roberto Di Matteo as the man to get them out of the Championship. Ten years on, Aston Villa have just won the Europa League and have played in the Champions League. Spoiler: the Italian ex-Chelsea player had nothing to do with it.There is no polite way to describe what Aston...
Aston Villa Home Shirt 1980/81 Review and History
Aston Villa Home Umbro Shirt 1980/81What was the shirt Villa played in when you became a Villa supporter? Well, this classic design that spanned 1976 to 1981 was the first one MOMS owned (long sleeve version). The team of Gary Shaw, Gordon Cowans, Alan Evans, Sir Dennis and the gang wore it to lift the League title in the 1980/81 season to immortalise their...
Cyrille Regis – The Big Man’s Time at Villa Park
When it comes to Cyrille Regis, MOMS remembers him principally as a formidable opposition player for both the Albion and Coventry. When Regis came...
When Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest Ruled the World (Video)
Midland Glory Days
When MOMS has a young lad and the question of who were the 'Kings of the Midlands' was raised, the principle candidates...
The Forgotten Bosnian That Helped Aston Villa Win the Title
'Ripples of joy quickly became a sea of jubilation. Boro's Yugoslavian forward Bosco Jankovic, they'd learned, had levelled matters at Ayresome Park. The dream...
Dion Dublin Interview: Almost Scoring Three Consecutive Hat-tricks to Being Cr*p at Wembley
Dion Dublin Interview on Aston Villa Career"it could easily have been three hat-tricks in three games" - Dion DublinDion Dublin, speaking exclusively to MOMS,...
Emile Heskey Looks Back At His Second City Derby Experiences
"Villa are the bigger club, there is no ifs or buts about it" - Emile Heskey
Emile Heskey, speaking exclusively to 888sport (syndicated to MOMS) about...
Interview: Emile Heskey Discusses Aston Villa in the Championship
Emile Heskey Interview on Aston Villa
Former Villa player Emile Heskey, speaking exclusively to 888sport (syndicated to My Old Man Said) recently gave his views...
Aston Villa’s Surprisingly Youthful League Champions
'Five of the 14 players that made up the squad that lifted the title in 1981 were younger than Jack Grealish is now.'
Villa's Young...
Episode 13 – Ron Atkinson Interview and Villa Park Comforts
My Old Man Said Aston Villa Podcast – Episode 13
Jack Grealish's late strike against Wigan secured Villa's fourth straight home win on a day that...
Aston Villa Fans Favourite Shirt Makers and Trainer Brands
By Joshua Prior
MOMS got Villa supporter and owner of Vote Vintage, Joshua Prior, to have a look at what Villa supporters thought of Under Armour...
Ron Atkinson Recalls His Dramatic First Game in Charge of Aston Villa
Ron Atkinson's First Game as Villa BossFormer Villa boss Ron Atkinson has a new autobiography out called Ron Atkinson: The Manager . There's been excerpts...
Big Ron’s Role in Leading Paul McGrath to Aston Villa
Big Fat Ron's Claret and Blue ArmyYou may have noticed that former Villa boss Ron Atkinson has a new autobiography out called Ron Atkinson:...
What Are Supporters’ Favourite Aston Villa Classic and Retro Shirts?
By Joshua Prior
MOMS got Villa supporter and owner of Vote Vintage, Joshua Prior, to have a look at the MOMS survey results of supporter's Villa...