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...
Championship Play-off Teams Head-to-Heads, Form and Chances
Judging by the regular season encounters between the four Championship play-off teams, this season's play-offs will not be a dull affair. In the 12...
Holte Enders in the Sky Remembered on Last Regular Season Game at Villa Park
Villa Park will see its traditional end of season tribute to those Villans who have joined the Holte Enders in the Sky over the...
Jack Grealish Confirms Promotion or Bust in New In-Depth Interview
Crunch TimeIt's stating the obvious, but while Aston Villa have enjoyed a 12-game unbeaten run, that included 10 straight wins, it's the forthcoming Championship...
Dean Smith’s Quick Thinking Saves Villa, as he Points Finger at Leeds Match Officials
That EqualiserHindsight, as they say, is a wonderful thing, but sometimes it has limitations. When Leeds United decided not to repay Aston Villa's earlier...
Aston Villa Guarantee Play-off Berth with Club Record
Easter ResurrectionIf the Easter period already had a reputation for resurrections, 2019's version saw the completion of Aston Villa's remarkable feat of a once...
Aston Villa Face Last Minute Wait on Defensive Selection Dilemma
The main issue about Tyrone Mings red card against Rotherham in midweek, was its rotten timing due to the lack of currently fit centre-back...
Sky TV Move Aston Villa’s Trip to Leeds United to Inconvenient Time for Fans
When Sky TV picked their last batch of games for live transmission, Aston Villa were over looked due to their fading relevance on the...
Aston Villa Ready to Attack Final Run-in With Good News
Injury ExcusesAt times over the past few seasons, a lot has been made of the excuse of player injuries. Recently the main injury card...
Aston Villa Fans Receive a Blow in Terms of Spreading Season Ticket Cost
Zebra Finance BoltsAston Villa have confirmed this afternoon, along with the likes of Leeds United and Scunthorpe United that Zebra Finance, the credit company...
The Reality of Jack Grealish and the England National Team Despite Southgate’s Comments
By Kris WoodwardEnglish DroughtThere was a time that Aston Villa contributed several players to the England set, up when the international breaks came around....
Dean Smith Faces Upcoming Selection Complications After the International Break
Context of Defensive WoeFrom the very start of the season Aston Villa have been fire-fighting when it comes to their defensive situation. Of course,...
EFL Issue Statement and Full Details of Birmingham City Points Deduction
Blues PunishmentMany had predicted that Birmingham City would be hit by a 12 point deduction when the issue was decided by an independent Disciplinary...