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...
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...
Aston Villa’s Trip to Tottenham Changes Time and No Away Fans Confirmed
Spurs vs Aston Villa ConfirmedAston Villa’s Premier League fixture against Tottenham Hotspur has been brought forward a couple of hours on Wednesday, May 19...
Aston Villa vs Chelsea Prices and Ballot Details for Last Game of the Season
Aston Villa vs Chelsea PricesFollowing the latest government announcement and target dates for a phased release of COVID-19 restrictions, Aston Villa have announced the...
Aston Villa Away Fans Potentially Could Go to Spurs Away This Season
Aston Villa Fans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium?The government has proposed to the Premier League that away fans could be allowed back for the final...
Aston Villa Face Frantic Season End, as Two Fixtures Confirmed, including Missing Everton Game
Aston Villa Fixtures for May ConfirmedAston Villa face a frantic and congested finish to the season, as their Premier League fixtures against Everton and...
Aston Villa’s May Fixtures Begin to Firm Up With Two Changes
Two Aston Villa May ChangesAston Villa's first May Premier League fixtures with Everton and Manchester United have had their new times confirmed.Villa kick off...
Villa Fans Attending Last Game of Season News and Upcoming Changes at Villa Park
Aston Villa Fan Consultation Group Meeting - April 2021Last week, MOMS attended the Villa Fan Consultation group meeting, which focused on the potential return...