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...
A Champions League Final Finally Relevant to Villa Fans
The Super Cup Semi-finalIt's been a while since the Champions League final has had any direct connection or relevance to Aston Villa. Probably 44...
Aston Villa Supporters’ Player of the Year 2025-26
Aston Villa Supporters' Player of the Year VoteThe club have opened the voting for Aston Villa supporters to choose their 2025/26 Player of the...
The Curse of the Claret Sleeves — Aston Villa’s New Kit Has a History Problem
The Curse of the Claret SleevesAston Villa and Adidas have unveiled the new 2026-27 home kit, describing it as inspired by 'the club's designs...
How Villa’s Rearranged Fixtures Fit Around the Forest Semi-Final
How Villa's Rearranged Fixtures Fit Around the Forest Semi-FinalWith Aston Villa heading into a two-legged Europa League semi-finals after their 7-1 aggregate demolition of...
Villa Fans Face Tight Ticket Allocation for City Ground Semi-Final
Aston Villa Europa League Semi-final Away AllocationAston Villa travel to the City Ground on Thursday 30 April for the first leg of their Europa...
Holte Enders in the Sky Tribute Submission Deadline
Holte Enders in the Sky Tribute SubmissionsAston Villa will hold their annual Holte Enders in the Sky tribute at half-time during the final home...
The Premier League Makes Big Announcement for Away Fans
The Premier League Continue Away Ticket Price FreezeThe Premier League has announced today that it will be extending the £30 cap on away ticket...
Villa Player Faces Late Fitness Test and Other Squad News Ahead of Old Trafford Trip
Matty Cash Faces Late Fitness Test Ahead of Villa's Old Trafford TripAston Villa will make a late call on Matty Cash before Sunday's Premier...
Villa Injury Update: Defender Out for Lille as McGinn Return Confirmed
McGinn's Back, but Cash's OutCash BlowAston Villa will be without Matty Cash for Thursday's Europa League last 16 first leg against Lille, with the...
Emi Martinez FA Investigation: What We Actually Know
Emi Martinez's FA InvestigationReports emerged this past week that Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is under FA investigation over an alleged breach of betting...
Big Midfield Boost Ahead of Lille as Villa Seek Spark
John McGinn Expected to be involved Against LilleJohn McGinn has returned to training ahead of Aston Villa's Europa League last sixteen first leg against...
Aston Villa April Fixtures Latest Update
Fulham and Forest Away Trip LatestAfter Fulham's injury-time FA Cup 5th round 1-0 loss to Southampton, Aston Villa's Premier League trip to Craven Cottage...