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....
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...
Aston Villa Wobble as Complacency and Expectation Trumps Excuses
The Good, Bad and Ugly as The Wheels LoosenOf all the column inches and time devoted to the current downward spiral of Aston Villa,...
Aston Villa’s March Fixtures Get Europa League Date Shuffle
Villa March Dates Change Due to Europa LeagueTwo of Aston Villa’s Premier League fixtures in March have been rescheduled due to the club’s involvement...
Aston Villa’s Engine Misses Key Parts as the Cavalry Ride into Town
The Good, Bad and Ugly: Adversity Strikes the Villa Engine RoomWith Aston Villa poised perfectly to strike at the top of the table and...
Aston Villa’s Festive Period Fixtures Finally Confirmed
Aston Villa Christmas Fixtures 2025Aston Villa have had four festive fixtures moved for television coverage. Over Christmas and the New Year, Unai Emery’s men...
Four Villa Games Moved, but Premier League Drags Its Feet on Festive Fixtures
Aston Villa December Changes AnnouncedChristmas FrustrationThe Premier League has finally confirmed the December broadcast picks and fixture changes caused by European commitments, but once...
Aston Villa’s November Fixtures Get a Reshuffle
Aston Villa November Fixtures 2025All of Aston Villa's four November Premier League fixtures have been rescheduled for television broadcast.The trip to Anfield to take...
Aston Villa’s Europa League Squad and the Missing Player
Aston Villa's Europa League SquadAston Villa have confirmed the club’s squad list for the UEFA Europa League, which will contain 21 players in List...
Final Aston Villa September Fixture Amendments
Villa's Fulham Switch and Cup DateAston Villa's home clash with Fulham in September has finally been moved to Sunday due to Villa's Europa League...