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 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...
Aston Villa Lose Three Saturday 3pm Early Season Fixtures
TV ChangesIt didn't take long for Sky TV's Premier League fixture swap-a-roo to kick in and see three of Villa's 3pm Saturday fixtures in...
Aston Villa in the Mix for Exciting Forward, as Centre-back Talks are On-going
Leao Hype TrainAccording to Spanish outlet Super Deporte, Aston Villa have been mentioned in the mix for the highly-rated 20-year-old Lille player Rafael Leao,...
Details of Aston Villa’s Final Domestic Preseason Game
The ticket details of Aston Villa's final domestic pre-season friendly vs Charlton were announced with tickets going on sale from Tuesday 2nd July.Charlton, promoted...
Aston Villa Looking Likely to Pip Liverpool on Defender Target
According to widespread media reports Aston Villa look like completing the transfer of Southampton left-back Matthew Targett, after being linked with the player for...
Allocations Increased for Aston Villa Pre-season Games
Aston Villa kick-off their pre-season campaign in the USA against Minnesota United on Wednesday 17th July, but their two games in the UK that...
Aston Villa Shirt Auction to Help Foodbank in Aston Area.
Last year MOMS was approached by our Norwegian Villa friend Kristoffer Freding, who had won an Aston Villa shirt signed by the Villa squad...
Aston Villa Players in Summer International Tournaments have Points to Prove to Dean Smith
While most of Aston Villa's remaining squad enjoy their holidays while Villa's backroom staff seek to bolster and shape the squad for the forthcoming...
Details of Aston Villa’s Match in Leipzig and Other Three Friendlies
Leipzig vs Aston VillaAs you'll know by now Aston Villa will visit the Red Bull Arena to face Leipzig in their final friendly before...