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.
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 summer was going to pan out. While Villa Park celebrated his dramatic late winner in that 4-3 win against Sunderland - a result that fired Villa’s back-up at the business end of the season - Abraham grimaced on the turf,...
Aston Villa’s Injury List Grows, but Why it’s Not Currently a Big Concern
Aston Villa's Injury List GrowsAfter injuries played a big part in compromising Dean Smith in Aston Villa's start to last season, Steven Gerrard is...
Another Aston Villa Game Added to the Sky Sports Slate
Manchester United vs Aston Villa SelectedAston Villa’s League Cup Third Round tie at Old Trafford to face Manchester United has been selected for live...
Two Aston Villa Fixture Dates Change in November
Two Aston Villa Fixtures Pushed BackAston Villa's two fixtures immediately before the World Cup break in November have both been changed from their original...
Aston Villa’s Friday Evening Saints Clash Given Green Light
Villa vs Saints is onAfter the EFL and FA declared their fixtures would be played this weekend, the Premier League have finally issued their...
Potential Destiny of Aston Villa’s Match With Southampton
Aston Villa v Southampton SituationFollowing on from the postponement of this weekend's football matches - from the Premier League down to grassroots - due...
Steven Gerrard Speaks Out About the Douglas Luiz Deadline Day Situation
Gerrard Reflects on Douglas Luiz's Deadline DayBy Oscar WebsterFollowing a useful transfer deadline day, which saw the Aston Villa acquire the signature of...
Steven Gerrard Gives Reasoning for the Dendoncker and Bednarek Transfers
Gerrard Gives Verdict on Dendoncker and BednarekBy Oscar WebsterAston Villa were able to tie down two final additions to the squad, to help in what...
High ‘Profile’ Deadline Signings and an ‘Ugly’ Week to Come for Aston Villa?
The Good, Bad and Ugly of West Ham and Arsenal.https://giphy.com/gifs/fight-Tim0q7zolF3faBy Phil ShawI didn’t see myself writing depressing stories after I left the local newspaper,...
Aston Villa Announce First Friendly in World Cup Break With More to Come
Aston Villa Plan Mid-Season FriendliesWith a unique and lengthy mid-season break to accommodate the winter World Cup, due this season, Aston Villa boss Steven...
Steven Gerrard Addresses Transfer Deadline Ahead of West Ham
Gerrard Addresses Ismaila Sarr and the Transfer WindowBy Oscar WebsterWith less than one week to go before the transfer window slams shut, pressure is...
Anxiety Villa, Set Piece Show-offs and Passive Aggressive Managers
The Good, Bad and Ugly of an Average Aston Villa Weekhttps://giphy.com/gifs/adultswim-l378BzHA5FwWFXVSgYou can tell how well Aston Villa’s week has gone by how long it...
Steven Gerrard Makes Two Key Changes to First XI, and Gives His Thoughts on Carlos Injury
Gerrard Gives his thoughts on Diego Carlos InjuryBy Oscar WebsterAfter losing marquee signing Diego Carlos through injury for what could be the majority of...