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...
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...
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...