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 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...
Aston Villa Make Potentially One of Their Most Pivotal Signings of the Window
If you were to pick anybody for Dean Smith to solidify his coaching staff in a practical fashion for a second Premier League campaign,...
How to Get a Discount on the New Aston Villa Home Kit 2020/21 Season
Aston Villa Home Shirt 2020/21Aston Villa's survival effort last weekend made sure that the Premier League badges would stay on the new Aston Villa...
What Aston Villa Will be Playing With Now They’re Still a Premier League Team
Nike Flight Premier League Skills BallWhen Nike put out their announcement earlier in the month about their new ball that would grace the Premier...
Aston Villa’s Players Seek to Break Bad Habits to Earn Survival Chance
Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match PreviewA heartbreaking draw against Everton has resulted in Villa’s penultimate game of the season being more important than ever....