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.
Last Chance to Buy Sponsor-Free Aston Villa Shirts
Last Week for Sponsor-Free Villa ShirtsFrom Friday 7 August, every new Aston Villa shirt sold in club stores and online will carry Visit Rwanda branding. If you want the unbranded version, this week is your window.Aston Villa have confirmed that from 7 August, kits purchased in-store — at Villa Park or The Bullring — will come with the Visit Rwanda logo already applied to...
Leon Bailey to Hull City Edges Closer as Financials Are Worked Out
Leon Bailey's Transfer to Hull City Edges Closer Aston Villa are finalising a permanent exit for Leon Bailey, with Hull City interested but the winger's estimated £120,000-a-week wages are likely to be proving the main obstacle to concluding the deal.Villa left Bailey out of the travelling squad for their pre-season trip to Asia, a fair indication of how close his exit is thought to be....
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....
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...