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 Face ‘Do or Die’ Drama in a Game That May Lay Unlikely Foundations
By Dean GregoryEverton vs Aston VillaA solid performance against Crystal Palace last time out means that Villa still has a lifeline to cling on...
When Will the 2020/21 Transfer Window Close?
When Will the 2020/21 Football Season Start?First things first, due to the Covid-19 virus, the delayed commencement of the 2020/21 football season is expected...
Aston Villa Cazoo Deal Timely as Report Threatens End of Gambling Football Shirt Sponsorship
Aston Villa Cazoo Deal TimingAston Villa's announcement of their new sponsorship deal with online car rental company Cazoo, coincided this week with an announcement...
Aston Villa’s Relegation Battle is Sky TV’s Focus – Full Fixture List
Aston Villa on Sky SportsAnother three of Aston Villa's fixtures were announced for Sky TV coverage this week, suggesting that with the Premier League...
Pre-recorded Chants and Artificial Support Represent a Rebuke to Match-going Fans Who Need a Voice
Stage 5As MOMS recently discussed on the latest episode of the podcast entitled 'The Road Ahead for Villa Fans Returning to Stadiums' (see below)...
Villa Park Flag Initiative – Should That be the Limit of Behind-Closed-Doors Artifice?
Repping Fans at Behind-Closed-Doors GamesAston Villa this week put out a call for supporter flags to 'deck out Villa Park ready for the return...
Aston Villa Slated to Play ‘Ghost Game’ Friendly at Villa Park Before First Fixtures
As MOMS predicted earlier in the week, Aston Villa will play a friendly at Villa Park before the restart of the Premier League.The behind-closed-doors...
Aston Villa Kick Off Premier League – Time Confirmed, as Amazon Announce Freeview Games
Use code MOMS10 belowFirst UpVilla Park will be the first English ghost stadium witnessed on TV, as the 2019/20 season restarts.It's been reported in...
Aston Villa to Play Friendly Matches in Grassroots Conditions – With John Terry as a Linesman?
Grassroots ApproachAston Villa players will soon get a taste of local grass roots football, as the club have been given the green light to...
How Aston Villa ‘Lifeblood’ Fans Will Experience the Rest of 2019/20 on TV
'football supporters have now been completely ostracised from the very game they are often reminded they are the 'lifeblood' of'Sans Supporters'As players, we were...
Next Season’s Aston Villa Shirt Details and Roll Out Issue
Long LeadIt's that stage of the season - albeit slightly delayed because of Covid - where Aston Villa kit design concepts flood social media...
Aston Villa Will be First up as Premier League Locks in Restart Date
Villa to Start 'Project Restart'It's understood that the Premier League have agreed in principle to restart the 2019/20 season on 17 June with Aston...