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.
Ollie Watkins Absence Heats Up and Overshadows Villa’s Brutal Defeat
Ollie Watkins Situation Causes Bad Blood and WoeAston Villa's season could hardly have started worse. Beaten 4-0 by Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium, four goals down by half-time, and unable to register a single shot on target all game. Despite Brighton not being in ideal shape going into the game, due to injuries and outgoings, one look at Villa's teamsheet and...
Villa Risk Losing Three of Their Top Five Players According to EA Sports
The Exodus of Villa's Top FC 27 PlayersYesterday, EA SPORTS revealed the latest FC 27 Premier League player ratings for Aston Villa, offering fans some kind of a guide to see how the outside world rates Villa's players ahead of the new season.Having already lost big names such as Morgan Rogers and ouri Tielemans ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, many thought that would be...
Aston Villa Season Ticket Waiting List Situation and the Big Picture
Aston Villa Season Ticket Waiting ListAston Villa used to be a very convenient club to support. Over the last few decades, it's never been...
Aston Villa New Home Shirt and Update on Kit Supplier Situation for Next Season
New Shirt and New Supplier UpdateAston Villa's home shirt for the 2021/22 season is finally here and it marks the third season for Kappa...
Update on the New Aston Villa Kit and Future Supplier
Aston Villa Kit Supplier FutureAston Villa supporters can expect to get some insight into what is happening with the kit provider for the 2022/23...
Premier League Live TV 2021/22 Fixture Announcement Dates
Premier League TV Broadcast Announcement DatesWith supporters returning back to stadiums next season, the rearranging of fixtures for TV broadcast becomes a potential hindrance...
Forward Extends Aston Villa Contract and FA Cup Young Lions Rewarded
Louie Barry Extends Aston Villa ContractAston Villa have taken up the option of extending their academy jewel Louie Barry's contract until 2024. The forward...
The Context of Dalian Atkinson’s Case and Justice
The Case of Dalian AtkinsonBy Dr Eleanor PetersLast week PC Benjamin Monk was cleared of the murder of former Aston Villa striker Dalian Atkinson,...
Aston Villa Confirm Pre-season Friendlies for 2021/22 Season
Aston Villa Friendly Fixtures 2021While most Aston Villa fans focus is on the Euros and the exploits of the club's two players in the...
Guilty English Super League Clubs Agree to Big Points Deduction and Fine, if Actions Are Repeated
Super League Future PunishmentIf there was one big positive about the Super League proposal last season, it was giving an extra edge of achievement...
Latest Aston Villa Transfer Link to Ward-Prowse Backs Up Dean Smith’s Transfer Target Excitement
Dean Smith's Exciting TargetsIn an interview Dean Smith conducted before the end of last season, the Aston Villa Head Coach admitted he was excited...
Dean Smith Looks to Overcome Villa’s Recent Nemesis Next Season
Aston Villa's Bogey TeamBy Liam ReidyAfter Brenford's recent Championship play-off triumph to win promotion to the Premier League, Dean Smith will be returning to...
Big Football Supporters Survey Confirms VAR Threatens to Diminish Interest in the Game
Addressing VAR's Poor ApplicationThe introduction of VAR was meant to bring transparency and accountability to football. To both make sure justice was done on...
Aston Villa Trio Make Provisional England Euros Squad – Can They Make the Cut?
Villa Trio in Provisional England SquadAston Villa trio Jack Grealish, Tyrone Mings and Ollie Watkins have all been named in England’s provisional squad for...