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...
Last Chance to Buy Sponsor-Free Aston Villa Shirts
Last Week for Sponsor-Free Villa ShirtsFrom Friday 7 August, every new Aston Villa shirt sold in club stores and online will carry Visit Rwanda...
Leon Bailey to Hull City Edges Closer as Financials Are Worked Out
Leon Bailey's Transfer to Hull City Edges Closer Aston Villa are finalising a permanent exit for Leon Bailey, with Hull City interested but the winger's...
Aston Villa Fan Arrest Figures: What’s Really Going On
Positive News as Villa Fan Arrests DropThe Home Office released its football arrest figures last week. Aston Villa fan arrests fell from 73* in...
Emi Martinez to Stay at Villa, After Juventus Links Rubbished by Vidagany
Damian Vidagany Dismisses Martinez Juventus TalkAston Villa's director of football operations has gone on the record to end weeks of speculation over Emiliano Martínez's...
The Reasons Behind Youri Tielemans’ Proposed Move to Manchester United
The Motivations Behind the Tielemans MoveThe reason Aston Villa have been able to sign SC Freiburg's Johan Manzambi has suddenly revealed itself, as Villa's...
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....
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...
Aston Villa’s Opening Fixtures Moved for Live TV Coverage
Aston Villa's First Fixture Changes of 2026/27The Arsenal, Hull City and Tottenham games are all rescheduled, meaning Villa's first three Premier League matches of...
Amadou Onana’s Injury Could Be the Tipping Point in Villa’s Summer
The Impact of Amadou Onana's Injury on Aston VillaAmadou Onana faces 6 to 9 months out after a cruciate tear at the World Cup....
Aston Villa’s Latest UEFA Fine, Explained: The Settlement Behind the Headline
The Context of Villa's Growing Fine CollectionKey Facts€22.5m fine, but only €7.5m is payable now; the other €15m is suspended if Villa keep improving.Villa's...
Aston Villa Fined by Premier League for Compliance Breaches
Aston Villa's Latest Premier League FineAston Villa have been fined a total of £570,000 by the Premier League after accepting they breached Rule L.33,...
Aston Villa Receive UEFA Fine and Suspended Away Fan Ban
Aston Villa Receive (Another) UEFA Fine and Suspended BanUEFA this afternoon issued a Disciplinary Statement detailing a €10,000 fine for Aston Villa and a...