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.
Ollie Watkins Absence Heats Up and Overshadows Villa’s Brutal Defeat
Ollie Watkins Situation Causes Bad Blood and WoeAston Villa's season could hardly have started worse. Beaten 4-0 by Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium, four goals down by half-time, and unable to register a single shot on target all game. Despite Brighton not being in ideal shape going into the game, due to injuries and outgoings, one look at Villa's teamsheet and...
Villa Risk Losing Three of Their Top Five Players According to EA Sports
The Exodus of Villa's Top FC 27 PlayersYesterday, EA SPORTS revealed the latest FC 27 Premier League player ratings for Aston Villa, offering fans some kind of a guide to see how the outside world rates Villa's players ahead of the new season.Having already lost big names such as Morgan Rogers and ouri Tielemans ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, many thought that would be...
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...
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...