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.
Joao Gomes in Race to Be Fit for Spurs as Villa Assess Injury Concern
Joao Gomes to be Assessed by VillaJoao Gomes missed the last three Premier League games through suspension, and now Aston Villa are sweating on his fitness ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Tottenham, with Unai Emery confirming the midfielder has a calf issue and will be assessed over the next couple of days before a decision is made on his availability."Joao Gomes needs...
Ian Maatsen’s Ankle Injury Less Severe Than Emery First Feared
Villa Receive Maatsen Scan Results"The information I have, an ankle injury, it may be a long, long time," Unai Emery said of Ian Maatsen's injury situation after Villa's 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest.The reality of the injury fortunately turned out less bleak than that. The Athletic reports that Saturday evening scans on the left-back's right ankle came back clear of any fracture, and while...
MPs Demand Weekly Accountability from the Premier League & EFL
"Fans have waited a long time for a solution that would safeguard their clubs but all they can see is squabbling at the top...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Saints Punish Villa Naivety
Aston Villa 3-4 SouthamptonDespite no longer being invincible, Aston Villa have had a very promising start to the season. The manner of the defeat...
Aston Villa CEO Christian Purslow’s Views on PPV, Fans Returning and Villa’s Recent Progress
This week finally saw the Aston Villa Fan Consultation Group (FCG) meeting for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic started at the start...
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...