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.
Joao Gomes in Race to Be Fit for Spurs as Villa Assess Injury Concern
Joao Gomes to be Assessed by VillaJoao Gomes missed the last three Premier League games through suspension, and now Aston Villa are sweating on his fitness ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Tottenham, with Unai Emery confirming the midfielder has a calf issue and will be assessed over the next couple of days before a decision is made on his availability."Joao Gomes needs...
Ian Maatsen’s Ankle Injury Less Severe Than Emery First Feared
Villa Receive Maatsen Scan Results"The information I have, an ankle injury, it may be a long, long time," Unai Emery said of Ian Maatsen's injury situation after Villa's 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest.The reality of the injury fortunately turned out less bleak than that. The Athletic reports that Saturday evening scans on the left-back's right ankle came back clear of any fracture, and while...
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...
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...