Xia-Files
In June 2016, Dr Tony Xia bought Aston Villa and promised Champions League football within three years. What followed was financial chaos, broken promises, near-administration and one of the most chaotic ownership episodes in English football. My Old Man Said documented it all — the optimism, the warning signs, and the eventual reckoning. A cautionary tale for English football.
Deciphering Tony Xia’s Statement to Aston Villa Fans
Word Up
After weeks of radio silence, Aston Villa owner Tony Xia has issued a long statement (see below) to Villa supporters. In it, he states he's not selling up, that he's backing manager Steve Bruce, he hints at player sales and suggests Villa's financial situation isn't chronic, but still needy.Also, in the statement is a list of points that clears up various press stories...
Aston Villa between a Rock and a Hard Place After Sacking
Mr Villa Engine
He was the man who coined the term 'The Villa Engine', but Villa's Director of Football, Steve Round, has left Aston Villa, before he could even decide on what tool kit he'd need to build it.MOMS understands that chairman Tony Xia wasn't happy with several of his exec team, and that other heads would roll beyond his fallout with former CEO Keith...
A Lesson in Foresight and Opportunism at Aston Villa
Foresight into Villa
Lets have a recap...before I do some articles on the Aston Villa financial meltdown, now that I've finally got some time to...
Aston Villa Issue Statement on Tax Issues & Basically Admit to Lack of Existing Plan
HRMC
Aston Villa today put out a short statement today (below) to say that it has at least come to an 'agreement' with HRMC to...
Tony Xia Statement Suggests Severe Challenges and Change Ahead
Chairman's Report
After the disappointment of Wembley, Aston Villa owner Tony Xia was soon flying back to China. It was no doubt a long haul...
Lessons from the Premier League Club Tony Xia Looked at Before Aston Villa
After the last five seasons Aston Villa supporters have had to endure, it's easy to understand that some fans want the new Tony Xia...
Aston Villa Statement Confirms Chinese Buyout and New Owner’s Ambition
MOMS has already written some views about the Chinese takeover of Aston Villa, but now the club have now issued a full statement (see...
Why the Chinese are interested in an Aston Villa Takeover
On Chinese New Year this year, MOMS dropped into Birmingham's Chinese Quarter to check out the festivities. As you'd expect, the dancing dragons and...