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...
Discounted Train Travel Continues for Aston Villa Supporters
Avanti West Coast Continue DiscountsIn the past couple of seasons Aston Villa season ticket holders and claret members have been able to enjoy 20% off...
Dean Smith Faces Up to His Most Difficult Situation Yet as Villa Boss, as Realty Bites
Reality BitesAfter picking up just four points from the last available 27, Aston Villa find themselves in the bottom three and precariously three points...
Villa Park Date Change for Match in Mid-Season Player Break Period
Spurs TV SwitchIf you weren't aware already, Aston Villa's home fixture with Spurs this season has been switched from its original Saturday date on...
How Aston Villa Have Taken Advantage of the League Cup to Positive Effect
In what is a slight variation of five reasons to be cheerful, we look at the benefits of Aston Villa's run in the League...
Aston Villa vs Leicester City Dates and TV Coverage Confirmed
Last FourThe dates for Aston Villa's League Cup semi-final dates have been announced against Leicester City, in a tie that sees them play their...
Aston Villa Podcast Up for National Award for Best Club Podcast
Football Supporters' Association Awards 2019This evening MOMS and contributors to the My Old Man Said podcast (Chris and Dan) will travel to London for...
Dean Smith States ‘Times Are Changing’ as Villa Seek to Banish Ten-Year Anniversary at Old Trafford
Manchester United vs Aston VillaAfter dispatching Newcastle last week, Aston Villa head to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United next. In a tight...
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...