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...
Aston Villa vs Newcastle Covid-19 Postponement Means Long Wait Until Villa’s Next Game
Aston Villa Suffer Covid-19 PostponementIt's a been a bit of a stop-start few weeks for Aston Villa in terms of fixtures. First an international...
Dean Smith Confirms Length of Ross Barkley’s Injury Absence
Villa Sale Still on BelowBarkley Injury NewsAs MOMS had previously reported, the word on Ross Barkley was he was mooted for a return around...
Aston Villa Get Boxing Day BBC Slot and Lucky Baggies Timing
Aston Villa December Fixture Shake UpAfter football supporters had rebelled against the ill-judged Premier League £14.95 pay-per-view initiative, the Premier League stakeholders agreed to...
Ross Barkley to Miss Games, but Villa Have Hopeful Expected Return Date
Free Shipping on Orders over £25 belowInternational Break IronyRoss Barkley is fast becoming the main Aston Villa injury concern, when it comes to international...
The Hope and Reality of Aston Villa Supporters Returning to Villa Park Soon
Practicalities of the Government AnnouncementThe government confirmed today that football fans will now begin to be allowed back to stadiums in limited amounts from...
MPs Demand Weekly Accountability from the Premier League & EFL
"Fans have waited a long time for a solution that would safeguard their clubs but all they can see is squabbling at the top...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Saints Punish Villa Naivety
Aston Villa 3-4 SouthamptonDespite no longer being invincible, Aston Villa have had a very promising start to the season. The manner of the defeat...
Aston Villa CEO Christian Purslow’s Views on PPV, Fans Returning and Villa’s Recent Progress
This week finally saw the Aston Villa Fan Consultation Group (FCG) meeting for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic started at the start...
Aston Villa’s Premier League Squad List Suggests Failure to Find Buyer for Player
Last week, Aston Villa submitted their Premier League squad list for the 2020/21 season, which threw up a few points of interest.Missing the CutFirst...
Backlash to PPV Price Proves Premier League’s Disregard of Football Supporters
As a member of the Aston Villa Fan Consultation Group (FCG), My Old Man Said (MOMS) has been disappointed by the fact there has...
What Should Have Happen on Deadline Day for Aston Villa…
Deadline Day Anti-climaxWhile Sky Sports and associated media still try to hype Deadline Day as some defining football calendar event, it's fast lost its...
Frank Lampard Admits Loftus-Cheek Situation and Potential Loan Opportunity for Villa
Ruben Loftus-Cheek Loan RealityMuch has been made of Aston Villa looking at the possibility of a loan of one of two Chelsea midfielders, Ross...