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.
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,...
Aston Villa Add to Pre-Season Schedule: Back-to-Back Bescot Games Before Overseas Tests
Aston Villa vs Real Sociedad added to PreseasonAston Villa have added Real Sociedad to their pre-season schedule, with the La Liga side coming to Walsall's Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium on Saturday, July 25. Kick-off is 3pm. Pallet-Track? Well, I suppose it beats Poundland as a sponsor.Real Sociedad qualified for next season's Europa League after winning the Copa Del Rey beating Atletico Madrid 4-3 on penalties,...
Aston Villa Hit with Avoidable Premier League Punishment That Defies Logic
Villa’s Multiball Ban: A Premier League Punishment That Makes No SenseToday's Premier League’s punishment for Aston Villa has to rank up there as one...
Aston Villa’s Fastest Players from their Champions League Campaign
Aston Villa's Fastest PlayersAston Villa's Champions League dream may be over for now (until hopefully next season), but referring back to Villa's decent return...
UEFA Europa League Key Dates for Villa as Play-off Draw is Made
Key Aston Villa Europa League DatesThis morning UEFA made the draw for the play-off round draw of the Europa League (see below), the final...
How Europa League Rule Change Affects Aston Villa
New Rule for Next Season's Europa League for VillaUEFA has confirmed it will correct an oversight in the structure of the new expanded league-phase...
Aston Villa Write Letter to PGMOL to Complain About Official Selection
Aston Villa's Letter to PGMOL30% of the Premier League will be in the Champions League next season, with six clubs qualifying, unfortunately Villa won't...
Aston Villa Confirm USA Return for 2025 Pre-Season Tour
Aston Villa Announce Initial USA Tour DetailsAston Villa will once again head across the Atlantic this summer, with the club confirming a return to...
Aston Villa Get Two Fixture Switches – Including New Manchester City Date
Manchester City game Gets New DateAfter Aston Villa's Premier League away trip to Manchester City was moved due to both sides reaching the FA...
Aston Villa Home Clash in May Gets Time Change
Aston Villa vs Fulham SwitchThe Premier League have released the fixture changes for game week 35, with Aston Villa’s Premier League fixture against Fulham...
Villa April Fixtures Changes That Fans Will Hope Change Again
Aston Villa's April Fixture Changes - Temporary?Aston Villa’s April Premier League fixtures have been reshuffled after being selected for live television broadcast, but Villa fans may find themselves hoping for...
The Final Nike Ball of an Era to Make Its Debut at Villa Park
Last Premier League Nike Ball Makes Debut at Villa ParkAston Villa’s Premier League clash against Liverpool on Wednesday, 19th February, will mark the debut of...
Aston Villa’s FA Cup Date Needs Champions League Consideration
Aston Villa vs Cardiff City Awaits DateAston Villa's FA Cup 5th round tie against Cardiff City will be played on the weekend of March 1/2, just days...
Aston Villa January Signing Shirt Numbers
Aston Villa January Signing Shirt numbersAston Villa have confirmed the squad numbers of their deadline day purchases with Axel Disasi taking over the No.3...