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.
Last Chance to Buy Sponsor-Free Aston Villa Shirts
Last Week for Sponsor-Free Villa ShirtsFrom Friday 7 August, every new Aston Villa shirt sold in club stores and online will carry Visit Rwanda branding. If you want the unbranded version, this week is your window.Aston Villa have confirmed that from 7 August, kits purchased in-store — at Villa Park or The Bullring — will come with the Visit Rwanda logo already applied to...
Leon Bailey to Hull City Edges Closer as Financials Are Worked Out
Leon Bailey's Transfer to Hull City Edges Closer Aston Villa are finalising a permanent exit for Leon Bailey, with Hull City interested but the winger's estimated £120,000-a-week wages are likely to be proving the main obstacle to concluding the deal.Villa left Bailey out of the travelling squad for their pre-season trip to Asia, a fair indication of how close his exit is thought to be....
Villa Park Saturday 3pm’s Return as Villa Fly Under the TV Radar in March
Two Villa Park Saturday 3pm's ConfirmedWhile those closer to B6 know there's a revolution brewing at Villa Park, Sky Sports and co have left...
Loan Move the First of Several Villa Players to Leave
Cameron Archer Loan Moves MiddlesbroughEarlier this week, Aston Villa striker Cameron Archer sealed a loan move to Middlesbrough until the end of the season,...
Aston Villa Get Two February Premier League Fixture Changes
Two February Fixture Changes for VillaTwo of Aston Villa’s Premier League fixtures in February have received changes to their kick-off times. After several delayed...
Aston Villa Add Second Premier League Clash in Middle East
Aston Villa vs Brighton FriendlyAston Villa will take on Brighton & Hove Albion in a behind-closed-doors friendly in the Middle East on Thursday,...
Aston Villa Abu Dhabi Friendly Added to Mid-Season Break Fixtures
Aston Villa Abu Dhabi FriendlyThis week, Aston Villa publicly confirmed the club's mid-season warm weather training trip to Dubai in December, which includes a...
Aston Villa Receive Friday Night January Fixture Change
Aston Villa vs Leeds United SwitchedAfter having their away trip to Tottenham Hotspur switched to a New Year's Day Sky Sport slot, Aston Villa's...
Aston Villa Firm up Another Mid-Season Friendly
Aston Villa v VillarrealAs MOMS reported a couple of months ago, Aston Villa were planning on arranging a series of mid-season friendlies while the...
Aston Villa’s Christmas Holiday Fixture Changes Announced
The new dates and times have been announced for Aston Villa's first matches back after the World Cup has finished.Villa's first game...
Aston Villa Appoint a Head Coach to Rekindle Their Ambition
Aston Villa Appoint Unai EmeryAston Villa have confirmed the appointment of Unai Emery from Villarreal as the club’s new Head Coach. It's been reported...
Douglas Luiz Escapes Suspension to Potentially Prompt Midfield Reshuffle
Douglas Luiz Escapes Three-Game SuspensionIt'll be of small conciliation to Steven Gerrard, that the incident of Douglas Luiz's sending off against Fulham, that was...
Aston Villa Sack Steven Gerrard, as Relegation Threat Stiffens
Steven Gerrard FiredAfter a poor 3-0 loss to Fulham at Craven Cottage, that rubber-stamped Aston Villa as legitimate relegation candidates, Steven Gerrard was relieved...
Villa Injury Concerns Ahead of Key Game Against Nottingham Forest
Steven Gerrard's Injury Update Ahead of ForestFollowing a frustrating goalless draw at Elland Road at the weekend, Steven Gerrard shed some light on the...