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...
Should This be Aston Villa Supporters’ Adama Traore Song?
He wasn't on for long against Crystal Palace but Adama Traore gave Aston Villa fans a taste of things to come with his explosive...
Brigada 1874 Statement Regarding Events at Aston Villa vs Man Utd
Over the past few days quite a few Villa fans have been asking MOMS what went on in L7 of the Holte End with...
Aston Villa Fan Tales: No.7 – Why Waste Your Money on Aston Villa?
This latest Aston Villa Fan Tale is by Stuart Young who runs Villa fan website avillafan.com. It's not easy finding the time to run...
Aston Villa Away Shirt Colour Confirmed, Prepare to Get Worried
Aston Villa Away Shirt Colour 2015/16For weeks now the more curious Aston Villa fans on social media have known that the away top for...
Brigada 1874 Supporters to Move in the Holte End Next Season
It's hard to believe we're almost a month away from pre season beginning for the 2015/16 campaign. To be honest MOMS could do with...
Aston Villa Fan Tales: No.6 – Villan Valentine’s Day at Highbury
This latest Villa Fan Tale provides something of a tonic to the crushing defeat by Arsenal at Wembley in the FA Cup final. It...
Aston Villa Fan Tales: No.5 – Born Because of Aston Villa
My Old Man Said is asking Villa supporters of all ages to come forward and tell their Villa story. First there will be five...
Aston Villa Fan Tales: No.4 – A Villan of the People
My Old Man Said is asking Villa supporters of all ages to come forward and tell their Villa story. First there will be five...
What are the Most Popular Aston Villa Retro Shirts with Fans?
The Most Popular Aston Villa Retro Shirt
The upcoming Aston Villa vs Everton game is billed as 'Retro Day' at Villa Park, as well as...
Help the Brigada 1874 Pump Up the FA Cup Volume Against the Baggies
Well, it's been a sweet run of home draws in the FA Cup and the last one on the road to Wembley offers up...
Aston Villa Fan Tales: No.3 – The Villa Spanish Tales
MOMS is asking Villa supporters of all ages to come forward and tell their Villa story.First there are five standard questions to answer (see below),...
Join Brigada 1874 to Help Create Proper FA Cup Atmosphere Against Foxes
Join Brigada 1874 Against the FoxesSo far, so good with the Holte End L7 support and displays from Brigada 1874 and friends. For those...