Villa News
Aston Villa news from My Old Man Said — independent coverage of the stories that matter, without the spin or clickbait. From transfer updates and match reaction to club news and the bigger picture, this is where the MOMS news coverage lives. Villa News is also a regular segment on the My Old Man Said podcast, bringing the same independent perspective to audio.
Villa Extend Asian Pre-Season Tour and Reschedule Bescot Fixture
Two Dates Added to Villa's Asian TourAston Villa have added two friendly matches in Asia to their pre-season schedule and confirmed a date change to a previously announced fixture.Unai Emery's side will face Indonesia All Stars at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium in Jakarta on Saturday, 1 August (7pm), before travelling to Thailand to take on BG Pathum United at True BG Stadium...
Aston Villa Fixtures 2026/27: The Full Premier League Schedule
Aston Villa Fixtures 2026/27Aston Villa's fixtures for the 2026/27 Premier League season have been released today, with the season kicking off on 23rd August — a late start that reflects the World Cup summer.The OpenerVilla begin the season away at Brighton & Hove Albion, a fixture that did not happen by accident. The club lobbied the Premier League a couple of years ago to...
Tammy Abraham in Race to be Back for Preseason
Abraham's Race Against the Pre-Season ClockThere was a clue in the last meaningful contribution of Tammy Abraham to Villa's season, as to how his...
Aston Villa Add to Pre-Season Schedule: Back-to-Back Bescot Games Before Overseas Tests
Aston Villa vs Real Sociedad added to PreseasonAston Villa have added Real Sociedad to their pre-season schedule, with the La Liga side coming to...
What is Aston Villa’s Front of Shirt Sponsorship Worth?
The Growing Value of Aston Villa's Front of ShirtFrom a previous Fan Advisory Board meeting when MOMS asked the then Business President Chris Heck...
The Aston Villa Ticket Price Myth: Does Paying More Really Improve the Team?
How a 5% Rise Became 46%While basking in the glory of the best Aston Villa season in a generation, the issue of Aston Villa...
A Champions League Final Finally Relevant to Villa Fans
The Super Cup Semi-finalIt's been a while since the Champions League final has had any direct connection or relevance to Aston Villa. Probably 44...
Aston Villa Supporters’ Player of the Year 2025-26
Aston Villa Supporters' Player of the Year VoteThe club have opened the voting for Aston Villa supporters to choose their 2025/26 Player of the...
The Curse of the Claret Sleeves — Aston Villa’s New Kit Has a History Problem
The Curse of the Claret SleevesAston Villa and Adidas have unveiled the new 2026-27 home kit, describing it as inspired by 'the club's designs...
How Villa’s Rearranged Fixtures Fit Around the Forest Semi-Final
How Villa's Rearranged Fixtures Fit Around the Forest Semi-FinalWith Aston Villa heading into a two-legged Europa League semi-finals after their 7-1 aggregate demolition of...
Villa Fans Face Tight Ticket Allocation for City Ground Semi-Final
Aston Villa Europa League Semi-final Away AllocationAston Villa travel to the City Ground on Thursday 30 April for the first leg of their Europa...
Holte Enders in the Sky Tribute Submission Deadline
Holte Enders in the Sky Tribute SubmissionsAston Villa will hold their annual Holte Enders in the Sky tribute at half-time during the final home...
The Premier League Makes Big Announcement for Away Fans
The Premier League Continue Away Ticket Price FreezeThe Premier League has announced today that it will be extending the £30 cap on away ticket...
Villa Player Faces Late Fitness Test and Other Squad News Ahead of Old Trafford Trip
Matty Cash Faces Late Fitness Test Ahead of Villa's Old Trafford TripAston Villa will make a late call on Matty Cash before Sunday's Premier...