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...
Premier League Fixture Announcement Triggers PTSD for Villa Fans
The Ghosts of Villa's Opener Against BournemouthThe Premier League fixtures released this week were relatively kind to Aston Villa, with games against the Super...
The Reason Aston Villa Kick-off the Upcoming Season on the Road
Preplanned Opening Away GameDue to seeing some Aston Villa supporters grumbling online about Villa having another away date to kick off their season, it's...
Aston Villa’s Big Cameron Archer Decision Already Made
What's Cameron Archer's Destiny in 2022/23?The past 48 hours have seen several fresh links being made to Cameron Archer with the likes of Rangers,...
How will the World Cup 2022 affect Aston Villa’s Premier League Fixtures
How Does the World Cup Affect Aston Villa's Season?The football world should have all been looking forward to the World Cup kicking off this...
Premier League Issues Good News to Supporters on Away Ticket Prices
Premier League Maintain £30 Away Ticket Price CapThe Premier League have announced today that away tickets for Premier League matches will remain capped at...
Aston Villa Preseason Fixture Details Round-up
Aston Villa Preseason Fixtures 2022With an Australian tour already confirmed and a trip to Rennes in the offering, Aston Villa this week released details...
Big Injury Concerns for Aston Villa Ahead of Their Final Fixtures
Ezri Konsa and Emiliano Martinez InjuriesBy Oscar WebsterIn his press conference ahead of Villa’s midweek clash with Burnley, Steven Gerrard confirmed the full extent...
Steven Gerrard gives Villa squad fitness update ahead of Crystal Palace Clash
Mixed Injury News for Steven GerrardBy Oscar WebsterWith Aston Villa looking for maximum points out of their forthcoming back-to-back home clashes in order to...
The Story Behind Aston Villa Season Ticket Price Rises and the Club’s Twin Ambition
Aston Villa Season Ticket Price RisesThe hot topic this week amongst many Aston Villa supporters is the recent Villa season ticket price rises. Having...
Steven Gerrard Seeks to Avoid Awkward Milestone Against Leicester City
Leicester v Aston Villa PreviewAston Villa will be looking to end their four-game losing run when they square off against Brendan Rodgers’ Leicester City...
How Villa’s Squad Will be Reshuffled and Fan Consultation Group Meeting Insights
Aston Villa Squad Summer Transfer Window Shufflewww.astonvilla.wtfSince the first edition of the www.astonvilla.wtf , I've had the pleasure of an audience with Aston Villa CEO...
Changes: Villa Park Expansion and Price Hike
Villa Park Expansionwww.astonvilla.wtfEarlier this week, I launched a new weekly ad-free, clickbait-free, no BS newsletter www.astonvilla.wtf for Aston Villa supporters, to provide an...