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.
Aston Villa Fixtures 2026/27: The Full Premier League Schedule
Aston Villa Fixtures 2026/27Aston Villa's fixtures for the 2026/27 Premier League season have been released today, with the season kicking off on 23rd August — a late start that reflects the World Cup summer.The OpenerVilla begin the season away at Brighton & Hove Albion, a fixture that did not happen by accident. The club lobbied the Premier League a couple of years ago to...
Tammy Abraham in Race to be Back for Preseason
Abraham's Race Against the Pre-Season ClockThere was a clue in the last meaningful contribution of Tammy Abraham to Villa's season, as to how his summer was going to pan out. While Villa Park celebrated his dramatic late winner in that 4-3 win against Sunderland - a result that fired Villa’s back-up at the business end of the season - Abraham grimaced on the turf,...
How Aston Villa Have Taken Advantage of the League Cup to Positive Effect
In what is a slight variation of five reasons to be cheerful, we look at the benefits of Aston Villa's run in the League...
Aston Villa vs Leicester City Dates and TV Coverage Confirmed
Last FourThe dates for Aston Villa's League Cup semi-final dates have been announced against Leicester City, in a tie that sees them play their...
Aston Villa Podcast Up for National Award for Best Club Podcast
Football Supporters' Association Awards 2019This evening MOMS and contributors to the My Old Man Said podcast (Chris and Dan) will travel to London for...
Dean Smith States ‘Times Are Changing’ as Villa Seek to Banish Ten-Year Anniversary at Old Trafford
Manchester United vs Aston VillaAfter dispatching Newcastle last week, Aston Villa head to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United next. In a tight...
Aston Villa Have Reason for Optimism Despite Matching Unimpressive Premier League Stat
The cliche goes that 'everybody can beat everybody in the Championship', but one glance at the Premier League table suggests that bar Liverpool, the...
Safe Standing Finally Primed to Happen Sooner Rather Than Later
Standing Incoming?After former Sports Minister Tracy Crouch's dismissive comments on Safe Standing back in 2018, reignited the discussion and led to a successful petition...
Steve Bruce Wants to Beat Villa, as Dean Smith is Increasingly in Need of Points
By Dean GregoryAston Villa vs NewcastleAfter a fortunately timed international break, Villa’s return to Premier League action is a Monday night match at Villa...
Away Ticket Sales Criteria for 2020 & Possible Allocation Reductions and Alcohol Withdrawal
Away Fan Consultation Meeting Thursday 24th October 2019Attendees:Bromley Davenport (AVFC), Lee Preece (AVFC), Nathan Thurman (AVFC), Anne Edwards, David Michael (MOMS), Joanne McKibbens, Jonathan Knibb,...
Liverpool Statement Admits Villa Cup Date Isn’t an Ideal Scenario
In the end, finding a date proved so difficult for the Villa vs Liverpool Carabao Cup quarter-final, that Liverpool opted for a date their...
Aston Villa vs Liverpool Carabao Cup Date Finally Confirmed with EFL Whimper
Aston Villa vs Liverpool Quarter-Final ConfirmedMOMS stated yesterday, that the confirmation from the EFL, that Sky Sports would be televising Aston Villa's upcoming Carabao...
Aston Villa’s Quarter-Final Against Liverpool Being Screened for Sky Sports, Hints at Date Solution
The EFL announced today that Aston Villa's Carabao Cup quarter-final with Liverpool will be screened live on Sky Sports, along with the Oxford United...
Good News on the Injury Front for Villa Going Into the Liverpool Clash
Jack Grealish Injury UpdateAfter earlier scares in the press suggesting Jack Grealish could be out injured for up to four weeks were squashed today,...