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.
Aston Villa Fixtures 2026/27: The Full Premier League Schedule
Aston Villa Fixtures 2026/27Aston Villa's fixtures for the 2026/27 Premier League season have been released today, with the season kicking off on 23rd August — a late start that reflects the World Cup summer.The OpenerVilla begin the season away at Brighton & Hove Albion, a fixture that did not happen by accident. The club lobbied the Premier League a couple of years ago to...
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 Midfielder Faced With Waiting Game Before Introduction
Aston Villa Head Coach Dean Smith admitted that midfielder Marvelous Nakamba is “still a little bit off it” with the player still off the pace...
Developments at Villa Park Should Improve Supporters’ Experience
Cometh the Halloumi WrapA constant bugbear raised at the Villa Fan Consultation Group meetings since they began over three years ago, is the lack...
Aston Villa Squad Numbers 2019/20 and the Surprise Unclaimed Ones
With the summer window closed, Aston Villa like other Premier League clubs have confirmed their squad numbers ahead of the 2019/20 Premier League campaign...
Aston Villa Release Details of Their Ballot Scheme for Away Tickets
As MOMS detailed in recent news on Away Fan ticket issues, the club introduced the idea of a ballot to ensure that away days...
Is Aston Villa’s Goalkeeping Situation About to be Shook Up?
Heaton Incoming?Despite starting Burnley's 6-1 friendly win against Nice yesterday, the Daily Telegraph are reporting that goalkeeper Tom Heaton is on his way to...
Aston Villa Confirm New Midfielder Force to Provide Genuine Competition
There's been a lot of talk about how many players Aston Villa have signed this summer, with little regard to how many players left...
Bizarre Scaremongering on Aston Villa Striker, Wesley
Broken WesIf you want to know how bad scaremongering from ITK social media gets, MOMS had been receiving DM's at the end of last...
Charlton vs Aston Villa Live Stream and Starting Line-up Details
Final Domestic Pre-Season GameAston Villa's trip to the Valley seems to have gained its origins from when Villa and Charlton negotiated the loan of...
The Reality Behind the Hype of Aston Villa’s 10th Summer Signing.
Villa's New WaveAston Villa have finally concluded the signing of Brazilian U-23 captain Douglas Luis from Manchester City in what could be a key...
Aston Villa vs Walsall Live Stream and Starting Line-up Details
There could be many reasons an Aston Villa supporter isn't making the trip to the Bescot Stadium this evening to join the 4,000 or...
Useful Aston Villa Fan Travel Benefit is Back & Get a Discounted Away Shirt
Towards the back end of last year, Virgin Trains offered up a true benefit to Aston Villa season ticket holders and Claret members -...
Aston Villa’s First Team Line-up vs Minnesota United and Stream Details
Aston Villa become the first Premier League to visit Minnesota United's Allianz Field stadium, as they kick-off their pre-season against the MLS team who...