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.
Leaving Forward Gives Clue to Aston Villa’s Wage Issue
The Maths of Louie Barry Leaving Villa on a PermanentVilla have sold Louie Barry to Sheffield Wednesday to get his wages off the books. That a player who managed one senior game in a cup game was earning as much as he was is a concerning story, and it isn't UEFA's fault...Aston Villa have sold Louie Barry to Sheffield Wednesday on a four-year deal....
Aston Villa Add FC Porto Friendly to Pre-Season Schedule
Aston Villa Confirm FC Porto FriendlyA short-notice trip to the Estádio do Dragão on 25 July slots between two dates at Walsall's Bescot Stadium.Aston Villa have added a friendly away at FC Porto to their pre-season schedule, confirmed by the club at short notice.The game will be played at the Estádio do Dragão on Saturday 25 July, kicking off at 7pm. It lands, neatly...
Aston Villa Wait for Big Decisions on Main Rivals for Europa Conference League
Main Threats to Aston Villa in Europa Conference LeagueThe Confusing Road to GreeceThis week, UEFA officially confirmed that the Agia Sophia Stadium in Athens...
Aston Villa Fight Off Premier League Interest to Make Double Signing
Aston Villa Make Double Irish Addition to the Youth RanksAston Villa have bolstered their academy ranks by acquiring two players from the Northern Irish...
Europa Conference League Draw Begins – Will Aston Villa be seeded in Europa Conference League?
Europa Conference League Begins This WeekThe next two days will witness the drawing of the first couple of rounds of the Europa Conference League,...
Aston Villa’s Big European Away Friendly Finally Announced
Trofeo Naranja - Valencia vs Aston VillaAston Villa have confirmed a pre-season fixture against Valencia at the Mestalla. MOMS had reported a couple of...
Aston Villa’s Proposed European Friendly Gets Surreal Switch
Aston Villa Face Lazio at the...PoundlandThere's been a slight change to the Aston Villa preseason script. As MOMS informed you in April, Villa CEO...
What’s Happening With Aston Villa and the Europa Conference League
Aston Villa's Europa Conference League SituationAfter finishing 7th in the Premier League Aston Villa earned a play-off berth in the Europa Conference League. The...
Aston Villa’s Preseason Plans Dealt a Blow Due to Player Injury
Alex Moreno Injury UpdateUnai Emery relayed the disappointing news during his pre-Brighton press duties, that Aston Villa left-back Alex Moreno will have to undergo...
Unai Emery Confirms Brazilian Out for the Rest of the Season
Philippe Coutinho's Season Ends for VillaAdmittedly, there are only two games left, but Aston Villa supporters won't have the opportunity to see if Philippe...
Aston Villa Player Ratings – After Villa Made it Six Consecutive Home Victories
Villa yet again strengthen their hopes of a European position with a dominant victory over Spurs. The Midlands side's high line time again foxed...
Aston Villa Get Big Clean Bill of Health Boost From Emery
Aston Villa Injury Update Ahead of SpursIt could be a case of too little too late for Aston Villa, but in his pre-match press...
Aston Villa Analysis: Unfair Buendia Blame for Villa Drying up in Run-in
Villa Analysis: Firing Blanks Compromises European DreamsBy Alex MartinezDespite Aston Villa being largely on top throughout most of their encounter with Wolves at the...
Villa’s Europa Hopes Hang by a Thread: Emery Remains Determined for Last Chance at Qualification
Emery Remains Determined for Last Europa ChanceAfter Aston Villa suffered a narrow defeat to Wolves at Molineux on Saturday, Villa manager Unai Emery remained...