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....
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...
Chart Update on How Aston Villa are Tracking in Terms of Surviving Relegation
The Strikerless ImprovementAfter Aston Villa recently took a vital four points against their direct relegation rivals Brighton and Watford, MOMS thought it was a...
Aston Villa Complete Key Signing and do Good Business to Increase Chances of Another Striker
FinallyFirst things, first... Aston Villa have signed a striker.The club finally were confident enough to announce the long mooted signing of Mbwana Samatta...
Dean Smith’s New Formation Goes Up Against the League’s Top Scorers
By Dean GregoryAston Villa vs Manchester CityA well-fought but costly win at Burnley lifted Villa out of the relegation zone last weekend. Now they...
VAR Confirmed to Feature in League Cup Semi-finals and Final
The EFL confirmed that Video Assistant Referee (VAR) will be in operation for the four Semi-Finals and Wembley Final in this year’s League Cup....
Chart: What Aston Villa Need to Do Throughout This Season to Avoid Relegation
Use code MOMS10 to get a further 10% off prices belowHalf-way to Where?As we pass the half-way mark in the 2019/20 Premier League season...
Discounted Train Travel Continues for Aston Villa Supporters
Avanti West Coast Continue DiscountsIn the past couple of seasons Aston Villa season ticket holders and claret members have been able to enjoy 20% off...
Dean Smith Faces Up to His Most Difficult Situation Yet as Villa Boss, as Realty Bites
Reality BitesAfter picking up just four points from the last available 27, Aston Villa find themselves in the bottom three and precariously three points...