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 Issue Season Ticket Refund Details for Remaining Home Games
Aston Villa Season Ticket Refund DetailsAfter the news that Premier League clubs have unanimously voted to resume contact training as 'Project Restart' moves to...
A Different Uncertainty? Another Aston Villa Team Has Their Season Officially Ended
Following Monday's meeting of the Women’s Super League & Championship board, it was decided to that both their 2019/20 seasons would end immediately. In...
Conor Hourihane’s Words Throw up a Question of Ambition in Current Villa Players
By Liam ScahillTweeted AmbitionIt’s early August 2019, an Irishman with a much lauded left peg around B6 took to the field in the Premier...
Premier League Will Break Their Valued ‘Integrity of Competition’ With Proposed Plan
Sad ContextThe Corvid-19 death rate in the UK is already over the average attendances last season of six Premier League clubs. Based on...
Premier League Statement Paves the Way for Possible Jack Grealish Redemption
Premier League UpdateThis week the Premier League Shareholders have been locked in talks regarding the next steps in reacting to the COVID-19 global pandemic.Today,...
English Football Authorities Confirm Extension of Limbo Period for 2019/20 Season
As the current COVID-19 virus pandemic ramps up in the country, the English football bodies, including the Premier League and EFL, have confirmed that...
How to Get Refunds on Aston Villa Tickets
Ticketing LimboWith the 2019/20 football season now in limbo due to the current global pandemic, it's even hard to plan for next season, never...
Aston Villa Face Big Relegation Survival Trial by Television
Tough TV TaskOn the basis of the Aston Villa players' performance at Southampton and Bournemouth, and how they continue to make school boy errors...
Aston Villa’s Key to the Saints Game and Tactical Preview
By Dean GregorySouthampton vs Aston VillaA gut-wrenching last minute loss saw Villa lose the chance to put another point between them and the drop....
The EFL Announces Match Officials for League Cup Final
Use code MOMS10 for 10% OFF at checkout below...Cup Final RefereeThe match officials to take charge of Aston Villa's upcoming Carabao Cup Final clash...
Government Keen to Allow Standing Sections in Legislation Reform
Use code MOMS10 for an extra 10% off at checkout, belowStanding DeliveranceLast week the Government confirmed that it would making good on its...
Dean Smith Has a Stronger Squad With a Wild Card to Play in the Cup Semi-Final Second-Leg
Use the code MOMS10 to get an extra 10% off belowStrongerIn the first leg Dean Smith had the bizarre situation of not having a...