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.
Ollie Watkins Absence Heats Up and Overshadows Villa’s Brutal Defeat
Ollie Watkins Situation Causes Bad Blood and WoeAston Villa's season could hardly have started worse. Beaten 4-0 by Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium, four goals down by half-time, and unable to register a single shot on target all game. Despite Brighton not being in ideal shape going into the game, due to injuries and outgoings, one look at Villa's teamsheet and...
Villa Risk Losing Three of Their Top Five Players According to EA Sports
The Exodus of Villa's Top FC 27 PlayersYesterday, EA SPORTS revealed the latest FC 27 Premier League player ratings for Aston Villa, offering fans some kind of a guide to see how the outside world rates Villa's players ahead of the new season.Having already lost big names such as Morgan Rogers and ouri Tielemans ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, many thought that would be...
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...
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...