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...
Further Aston Villa April Fixture Changes Confirmed
Aston Villa’s Latest Sky Sports GamesAston Villa will have to wait an extra day to return to action after the international break, as their...
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,...