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...
Steve Gerrard Provides Positive Update Ahead of Tough Spurs Task
Gerrard Hints a Changes Against SpursBy Oscar WebsterSteven Gerrard provided a positive injury update ahead of this weekend's Spurs clash, having had some fresh...
Aston Villa’s Missing Fixtures Finally Announced
Villa's Premier League Fixtures With Liverpool and Burnley AnnouncedWith the end of the season creeping closer, the missing dates at Villa Park for the...
Aston Villa vs Liverpool Date Faces a Further Switch
Aston Villa vs Liverpool Date Double Switch?Aston Villa will have to wait until the result of this weekend's FA Cup six round clash between...
Steven Gerrard Has Good Injury News Ahead of Leeds United Game
Aston Villa Injury News vs Leeds United“We’re in a good place," admitted Steven Gerrard, during the pre-match press conference for the Thursday evening clash...
Villa Park Plans to Show Solidarity With Ukraine / Pray for Ukrainian Villa Park Visitors
Villa Park Solidarity With UkraineDuring this weekend's round of Premier League matches, Aston Villa, along with their fellow Premier League clubs, will demonstrate solidarity...
Steven Gerrard Provides Nakamba and Traore Injury Updates
Aston Villa Injury Update for SouthamptonCurrently Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard has the benefit of being able to pick arguably his full-strength first XI...
Aston Villa’s Home Clash With Spurs May Have Further Time Change
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur DilemmaAston Villa's upcoming Premier League fixture with Tottenham Hotspur was recently selected for Sky Sports broadcast, but it may...
Postponed Aston Villa Fixture Gets Amazon Prime Date
Leeds vs Aston Villa New DateAston Villa’s trip to Elland Road to play Leeds United has been rescheduled for March.Originally the fixture was due...
Premier League Announce Relaxing of Covid-19 Restrictions – What You Need to Know
Premier League Covid-19 Guidance UpdateFollowing the UK Government's easing of COVID-19 "Autumn and Winter Plan B" restrictions, the Premier League have announce how that...
Two of Aston Villa’s March Fixtures Finally Rescheduled After Premier League Deadline (Again)
March Aston Villa Fixture ChangesTwo of Aston Villa's Premier League fixtures in March have been rescheduled, after the Premier League delayed the announcement of...
Aston Villa Injury News Ahead of Brentford Clash
Aston Villa Injury Update for Brentford“The team is in decent shape, in terms of what we’ve got available for the weekend," declared Aston Villa...
More Premier League Fixture Doubts in 2022 Due to Covid Positive Cases
Aston Villa's Covid-19 ChallengesIt could be argued that Aston Villa have ultimately benefited over the Christmas period from match postponements due to Covid-19 cases....