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.
Aston Villa Fixtures 2026/27: The Full Premier League Schedule
Aston Villa Fixtures 2026/27Aston Villa's fixtures for the 2026/27 Premier League season have been released today, with the season kicking off on 23rd August — a late start that reflects the World Cup summer.The OpenerVilla begin the season away at Brighton & Hove Albion, a fixture that did not happen by accident. The club lobbied the Premier League a couple of years ago to...
Tammy Abraham in Race to be Back for Preseason
Abraham's Race Against the Pre-Season ClockThere was a clue in the last meaningful contribution of Tammy Abraham to Villa's season, as to how his summer was going to pan out. While Villa Park celebrated his dramatic late winner in that 4-3 win against Sunderland - a result that fired Villa’s back-up at the business end of the season - Abraham grimaced on the turf,...
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...
Aston Villa to Display New Look in League Cup Tie Against Bristol City
Aston Villa Third Shirt LaunchesAston Villa's long awaited third kit finally drops just in time for their League Cup trip to Bristol City (and...
Further Changes to Fixtures See Aston Villa Continue to Play Catch-up
Fulham and Liverpool Time ChangesOnce upon a time Sky Sports had to provide at least five weeks notice to change fixtures, but in an...
Mings Signs Improved Contract Extension as he Becomes Villa’s Number 5
Tyrone Mings Signs Contract ExtensionHaving recently switched his shirt number from 40 to 5, Aston Villa centre-back Tyrone Mings has signed a contract extension...
New Aston Villa Shirt Numbers Shape up as Mings Contemplates Change and New Signings Confirm
New Aston Villa Shirt NumbersCall MOMS old fashioned, but a team's best players should grab a 1 to 11 number that symbolises their position,...
Further Changes to Aston Villa’s Season Start Provide Benefits
Use code MOMS10 for 10% off below (exclusions apply)Opening ChangesAston Villa's start to the 2020/21 season has seemingly been in a constant state of...
How to Save Money on the New Aston Villa Away Shirt
Aston Villa Away Shirt 2020/21Aston Villa's away kit for the 2020/21 season will be a return to the all-black away design that has appeared...
Brewster’s Link to Aston Villa Has a Logic Where Wesley is Concerned
Rumoured Aston Villa Striker LoanOne of the less hyped Aston Villa transfer rumour links this week was Aston Villa's name being mentioned in a...
A Chance for Aston Villa’s Young Lions to Prove Themselves and Friendly Fixture Wait
The introduction of Premier League Under-21teams into the rebranded EFL Trophy during the 2016/17 season was a controversial one. Traditionally the tournament had given...