Villa Money
Aston Villa finances covered in full — from Randy Lerner’s decline to the Sawiris and Edens era. Club accounts, revenue growth, prize money breakdowns, commercial deals and the numbers that explain how Villa got to where they are, without any spin.
Carabao Cup Prize Money May Be Limited, but There is Real Value for Emery
The Value of the Carabao Cup Beyond the Prize MoneyAston Villa's Carabao Cup third round brought a routine-looking 3-1 win away at Coventry City, but for Unai Emery the game proved more useful than simply getting through to the next round. With Villa's preseason disrupted by late-arriving signings and outgoings, Emery has had little time to prepare his squad for the 2026/27 season, and...
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...
Villa Park Limbo Must End This Summer as a New Owner Potentially Emerges
Is it the quiet before the storm at Villa Park at the moment? Under the previous Villa manager, Paul Lambert, teeing up transfers early...
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...