Villa Money

Aston Villa’s Latest UEFA Fine, Explained: The Settlement Behind the Headline

The Context of Villa's Growing Fine CollectionKey Facts€22.5m fine, but only €7.5m is payable now; the other €15m is suspended if Villa keep improving.Villa's second such fine in two years, part of last summer's UEFA settlement.Total settlement exposure is €48.5m, but only €18.5m is actually payable; €30m stays suspended while spending falls.Plus £695,000 in Premier League fines and a €10,000 UEFA banner fine.The fine...

Aston Villa Fined by Premier League for Compliance Breaches

Aston Villa's Latest Premier League FineAston Villa have been fined a total of £570,000 by the Premier League after accepting they breached Rule L.33, which governs kick-off and half-time restart obligations, on nine occasions during the 2025/26 season.The club entered into a formal sanction agreement, admitting to causing delays without good reason across nine fixtures from the opening weekend of the season through to...

Proof Media Playing Catch Up on Aston Villa Sale and Randy Lerner’s Plans

It's funny what passes for hard news in this click-bait world. The 'billionaire/consortium buyer for Aston Villa' story has been rehashed for going-on two...

Vital Information Just in Case Aston Villa Win the FA Cup

Lets not get ahead of ourselves', will be the first thing people will say upon reading this post, but hey, lets all try a...

Rumoured Aston Villa Management Restructuring Would Grant Lambert More Time

The overall failure of Randy Lerner and his board is the root to the recent compromising of Aston Villa Football Club. There's been mismanagement on...

Aston Villa CEO Tom Fox Interview Suggests Randy Lerner Here to Stay

"When I talk to him now, he sounds like someone who brought the club last week. He really is enthused and energised" - Fox...

The Aston Villa Key Player Contract Renewal Situation Hots Up To Defcon 2

Almost three months ago MOMS wrote that a true test of Randy Lerner's commitment to Aston Villa while the ownership saga rumbles on would...

Can New Aston Villa CEO Tom Fox Turn the Club Around?

Fantastic Mr FoxThe appointment of the new Aston Villa CEO Tom Fox, the former Arsenal Chief Commercial Officer, throws up some interesting insights into what...

Why Did Paul Faulkner Leave? What it Means to Aston Villa Supporters

Earlier in the month, I went to Parliament along with 12 or so members of other club's supporters groups and trusts (including Newcastle, Spurs,...

Villa Park Naming Marketing Rights on Agenda in Club’s Sale

The rumour of Red Bull's interest in taking over a Premier League club was perhaps the first time Aston Villa supporters gave serious thought...

Aston Villa Expiring Contracts – The Big Test of Randy Lerner’s Exit Plan

Seemingly every week in the press a new American billionaire is attached to buy out Randy Lerner, each one seemingly more tenuous than the...

Aston Villa Takeover Continues to Drag Heels

As MOMS suggested  last month, this Aston Villa takeover business isn't going to be swift process.  The BBC today confirmed that 'no credible buyer' was...

Factors That Provide Hope in the Worst Case Aston Villa Takeover Scenario

I wouldn't bet against there being no new Aston Villa owner in place by the time the 2014/15 season kicks off. With no sign...

No Aston Villa Takeover Buyer at the Moment Confirmed

Having spoken to the club this afternoon, it was confirmed to MOMS that a buyer for Aston Villa isn't in place at the moment....