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.
Tammy Abraham in Race to be Back for Preseason
Abraham's Race Against the Pre-Season ClockThere was a clue in the last meaningful contribution of Tammy Abraham to Villa's season, as to how his summer was going to pan out. While Villa Park celebrated his dramatic late winner in that 4-3 win against Sunderland - a result that fired Villa’s back-up at the business end of the season - Abraham grimaced on the turf,...
Aston Villa Add to Pre-Season Schedule: Back-to-Back Bescot Games Before Overseas Tests
Aston Villa vs Real Sociedad added to PreseasonAston Villa have added Real Sociedad to their pre-season schedule, with the La Liga side coming to Walsall's Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium on Saturday, July 25. Kick-off is 3pm. Pallet-Track? Well, I suppose it beats Poundland as a sponsor.Real Sociedad qualified for next season's Europa League after winning the Copa Del Rey beating Atletico Madrid 4-3 on penalties,...
Big Midfield Boost Ahead of Lille as Villa Seek Spark
John McGinn Expected to be involved Against LilleJohn McGinn has returned to training ahead of Aston Villa's Europa League last sixteen first leg against...
Aston Villa April Fixtures Latest Update
Fulham and Forest Away Trip LatestAfter Fulham's injury-time FA Cup 5th round 1-0 loss to Southampton, Aston Villa's Premier League trip to Craven Cottage...
Aston Villa Wobble as Complacency and Expectation Trumps Excuses
The Good, Bad and Ugly as The Wheels LoosenOf all the column inches and time devoted to the current downward spiral of Aston Villa,...
Aston Villa’s March Fixtures Get Europa League Date Shuffle
Villa March Dates Change Due to Europa LeagueTwo of Aston Villa’s Premier League fixtures in March have been rescheduled due to the club’s involvement...
Aston Villa’s Engine Misses Key Parts as the Cavalry Ride into Town
The Good, Bad and Ugly: Adversity Strikes the Villa Engine RoomWith Aston Villa poised perfectly to strike at the top of the table and...
Aston Villa’s Festive Period Fixtures Finally Confirmed
Aston Villa Christmas Fixtures 2025Aston Villa have had four festive fixtures moved for television coverage. Over Christmas and the New Year, Unai Emery’s men...
Four Villa Games Moved, but Premier League Drags Its Feet on Festive Fixtures
Aston Villa December Changes AnnouncedChristmas FrustrationThe Premier League has finally confirmed the December broadcast picks and fixture changes caused by European commitments, but once...
Aston Villa’s November Fixtures Get a Reshuffle
Aston Villa November Fixtures 2025All of Aston Villa's four November Premier League fixtures have been rescheduled for television broadcast.The trip to Anfield to take...
Aston Villa’s Europa League Squad and the Missing Player
Aston Villa's Europa League SquadAston Villa have confirmed the club’s squad list for the UEFA Europa League, which will contain 21 players in List...
Final Aston Villa September Fixture Amendments
Villa's Fulham Switch and Cup DateAston Villa's home clash with Fulham in September has finally been moved to Sunday due to Villa's Europa League...
The Details of Aston Villa’s Two Cup Draws This Week
Two Cup draws in a Defining Week for VillaThis week feels pivotal in shaping how Aston Villa’s season will unfold. Not only does it...
Three Aston Villa October Fixtures Get Sky Sports Switch
Aston Villa's October Fixture Shake-upAston Villa's three Premier League fixtures in October have been rescheduled due to Sky Sports coverage and having two Europa...