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 Lose Trezeguet for the Rest of the Season
Trezeguet Out for the SeasonIt didn't look good for Trezeguet when he was helped off the pitch at Anfield in tears having injured his...
Final Countdown for Aston Villa Striker Wesley
Wesley Moraes Injury UpdateThere fast seems to be a new fitness race brewing at Bodymoor Heath. Who will be seen in the Aston Villa...
Euro 2021 Provides Carrot for Improvement in Aston Villa’s End of Season Form
THE GOOD BAD & UGLYWith Aston Villa’s fortunes more good and less ugly nowadays, MOMS podcast contributor Phil Shaw resurrects ‘The Good, Bad &...
Aston Villa Complete Lockdown of Defensive Foundations for the Future
Ezri Konsa Signs New DealAston Villa have announced that Ezri Konsa has signed a new and improved five-year deal until 2026. The 23-year-old central...
Final April Fixtures Confirmed for Aston Villa
Aston Villa April FixturesAston Villa's final April Premier League fixtures have been confirmed including the Manchester City game that had to be postponed due...
Aston Villa’s Three-Quarter Season Progress Report
Aston Villa's Three-Quarter Season Progress ReportBy Kristoffer RasmussenAston Villa's progress levels off as the season enters its final third.It's been a slightly sobering past...
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...