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.
Ollie Watkins Absence Heats Up and Overshadows Villa’s Brutal Defeat
Ollie Watkins Situation Causes Bad Blood and WoeAston Villa's season could hardly have started worse. Beaten 4-0 by Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium, four goals down by half-time, and unable to register a single shot on target all game. Despite Brighton not being in ideal shape going into the game, due to injuries and outgoings, one look at Villa's teamsheet and...
Villa Risk Losing Three of Their Top Five Players According to EA Sports
The Exodus of Villa's Top FC 27 PlayersYesterday, EA SPORTS revealed the latest FC 27 Premier League player ratings for Aston Villa, offering fans some kind of a guide to see how the outside world rates Villa's players ahead of the new season.Having already lost big names such as Morgan Rogers and ouri Tielemans ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, many thought that would be...
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...
Aston Villa Away Tickets for Manchester United Clash Heading Towards General Sale
United Away Cup Tickets AvailabilityAston Villa know a thing a two about playing Manchester United in cup games over recent years, drawing the Red...
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...