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...
Jack Grealish’s Latest Injury Goose Chase Continues
Jack Grealish Injury LatestAston Villa supporters have been there before when it comes to ambiguous Jack Grealish injury news updates. The desperation to see...
Aston Villa April Fixture Changes Confirmed
Aston Villa's Latest Sky Sports GamesA quick catch-up on the newly confirmed fixture arrangements for forthcoming Aston Villa games next month in April...Villa will...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Magpies Grab Last Minute Point Against Stale Villa
Newcastle United 1 - 1 Aston VillaInconsistent form has plagued Aston Villa in 2021. The attack hasn’t been clinical enough, and has been dragged...
Jack Grealish Injury Concern, as he Misses Out Again. Are There Precautions to be Taken?
Jack Grealish Injury LatestLast week, when the video of Jack Grealish scoring a volley directly from Glenn Whelan's corner against Derby County from two...
Time for ‘The Cleaner’ Mindset – What’s Been Eating Aston Villa in 2021
With Aston Villa’s fortunes more good and less ugly nowadays, MOMS podcast contributor Phil Shaw resurrects ‘The Good, Bad & Ugly’, an old favourite MOMS...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as El Ghazi Finish and Defensive Tenacity Secure Win at Elland Road
Leeds United 0 - 1 Aston VillaThere was a clear issue in Aston Villa’s last outing against Leicester City. The Foxes cut through the...
Aston Villa Get Additional Fixture Change in March Line-up
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa on BT SportWith Aston Villa's away trip to Steve Bruce's Newcastle United team still in the calendar on a...
First Tottenham Hotspur Game Finally Scheduled as March’s Fixtures Announced
Following on from this week's Premier League statement that all matches will continue to be made available for broadcasting while supporters can't go to...
Premier League Offer Welcome Assurance Over Season’s Remaining Fixture Broadcasting
Learning a LessonThe Premier League confirmed today in a statement that all Premier League games will remain available for existing broadcasters to ensure supporters...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Martinez Saves Away Point for Frustrated Villa
Brighton and Hove Albion 0 - 0 Aston VillaIt was Aston Villa’s first VAR controversy of the season, that denied Villa a home point...
Aston Villa Fan Group Sign Football Supporters Europe Statement Condemning European Super League
Football Supporters Europe Statement on European Super LeagueLed by the UEFA-recognised Football Supporters Europe, which My Old Man Said (MOMS) is a long-term member,...
Aston Villa February Fixture Has Time Change for TV
The time of Aston Villa's trip to Brighton in February has been changed to be broadcast on Sky Sports.Originally the match was scheduled for...