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.
Joao Gomes in Race to Be Fit for Spurs as Villa Assess Injury Concern
Joao Gomes to be Assessed by VillaJoao Gomes missed the last three Premier League games through suspension, and now Aston Villa are sweating on his fitness ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Tottenham, with Unai Emery confirming the midfielder has a calf issue and will be assessed over the next couple of days before a decision is made on his availability."Joao Gomes needs...
Ian Maatsen’s Ankle Injury Less Severe Than Emery First Feared
Villa Receive Maatsen Scan Results"The information I have, an ankle injury, it may be a long, long time," Unai Emery said of Ian Maatsen's injury situation after Villa's 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest.The reality of the injury fortunately turned out less bleak than that. The Athletic reports that Saturday evening scans on the left-back's right ankle came back clear of any fracture, and while...
English Football Authorities Confirm Extension of Limbo Period for 2019/20 Season
As the current COVID-19 virus pandemic ramps up in the country, the English football bodies, including the Premier League and EFL, have confirmed that...
How to Get Refunds on Aston Villa Tickets
Ticketing LimboWith the 2019/20 football season now in limbo due to the current global pandemic, it's even hard to plan for next season, never...
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...