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...
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...
The Vital New Piece of Aston Villa’s Premier League Plans Assessed
By Camden BaumanBig WesAston Villa this week confirmed signing of Brazilian forward Wesley Moraes, better known as Wesley, from Club Brugge in Belgium. Although,...
Promotion Perk: Aston Villa Youngsters Join Premier League Best in EFL Trophy
Aston Villa will join the recently announced Liverpool and Manchester United Under-21s teams as one of the Category One Academy sides to be included...
Details of Aston Villa Mosaic Display at Wembley Stadium for Play-off Final
Aston Villa are planning to have a mosaic display at Wembley Stadium before the play-off final kicks off against Derby County.Villa supporters who attended...
Advice for Villa Supporters Heading to Wembley by Train
Last week, MOMS was informed by Virgin Trains about the rail works Network Rail is undertaking on the Bank Holiday Monday weekend of the...