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...
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...
Aston Villa Opener a Sell Out, After Being Labelled with Lowest Category
Sell OutTottenham Hotspur announced that their opening fixture at the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (MOMS prefers the name White Hart Lane) against Aston Villa...
Aston Villa Make Decision on Away Season Ticket Scheme and Spurs Away Details
After several weeks of discussion regarding Aston Villa's Away Season Ticket scheme - including an Away Fan Consultation Group meeting - the club today...
New Aston Villa Home Kit and Training Favourites and How to Get a Discount
Aston Villa's return to the Premier League stepped up another gear today as the new Kappa range of the Aston Villa home kit and...
The Logistics of Finally Getting the Tyrone Mings Deal Over the Line
The deadlock between Aston Villa and Bournemouth over Tyrone Mings was finally broken, as the key player to Villa's promotion success last season, signed...