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.
Leaving Forward Gives Clue to Aston Villa’s Wage Issue
The Maths of Louie Barry Leaving Villa on a PermanentVilla have sold Louie Barry to Sheffield Wednesday to get his wages off the books. That a player who managed one senior game in a cup game was earning as much as he was is a concerning story, and it isn't UEFA's fault...Aston Villa have sold Louie Barry to Sheffield Wednesday on a four-year deal....
Aston Villa Add FC Porto Friendly to Pre-Season Schedule
Aston Villa Confirm FC Porto FriendlyA short-notice trip to the Estádio do Dragão on 25 July slots between two dates at Walsall's Bescot Stadium.Aston Villa have added a friendly away at FC Porto to their pre-season schedule, confirmed by the club at short notice.The game will be played at the Estádio do Dragão on Saturday 25 July, kicking off at 7pm. It lands, neatly...
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,...
How to Get a Discounted Aston Villa Third Shirt
Discounted Aston Villa Third ShirtAfter much delay the new Aston Villa third kit, that makes it's debut at the Eithad Stadium when Villa travel...
Five Reasons to be Cheerful as Villa Fans, as Grealish Defies VAR for Last Gasp Glory
For Aston Villa in their first season back in the Premier League, capitalising on big opportunities arising in-game that give them an advantage, will...
Premier League Disregard for Fans Once Again, as Villa Fans Draw Short Straw
After the Premier League and broadcasters were almost a week late in their announcement, finally the football TV schedule changes was announced for December...
Win Aston Villa vs Wolves Carabao Cup 4th Round Tickets
Win a pair of Carabao Cup tickets to Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday 30th October courtesy of Carabao Energy DrinkIt's competition time at My Old Man Said...With Wolves selling out...