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 Get Super Cup Boost, With Brian Madjo Cleared to Play
Aston Villa Win Brian Madjo AppealAston Villa have won their Court of Arbitration for Sport appeal over the registration of Brian Madjo, clearing the teenage forward to play competitive football for the club this season.Madjo signed from Metz in January for a reported £10m fee, but FIFA blocked his registration under Article 19 of its regulations, which restricts international transfers involving players under 18....
Last Chance to Buy Sponsor-Free Aston Villa Shirts
Last Week for Sponsor-Free Villa ShirtsFrom Friday 7 August, every new Aston Villa shirt sold in club stores and online will carry Visit Rwanda branding. If you want the unbranded version, this week is your window.Aston Villa have confirmed that from 7 August, kits purchased in-store — at Villa Park or The Bullring — will come with the Visit Rwanda logo already applied to...
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...
Finally…it’s Time to Talk About Aston Villa and the Play-offs
By Kris WoodwardA month ago, Aston Villa suffered a limp 2-0 loss to West Bromwich at Villa Park. With only one win in 2019,...
Football Supporters Reach Out to UEFA Regarding the Choice to Stand
Europe Wants to StandLast year saw a significant re-igniting of the debate of having the choice to stand at football stadiums in English football....
Birmingham City Issue Apology & EFL Make a Statement After Jack Grealish Attack
"Jack is a Birmingham lad and regardless of club allegiance should not have been subjected to this – there are no excuses." - Birmingham...
Last Thoughts for Dean Smith Going into the Second City Derby
By Kris WoodwardWhilst Saturday’s convincing win over Derby County sparked a glimmer of hope in the eye of some Villa fans, the play-offs still...
Aston Villa Play-off Talk Rightly Banned From B6 by Dean Smith
Last season Derby County needed 75 points to grab the final play-off spot. To put that into context for this season, Aston Villa would...
2019 Annus Horribilis for Dean Smith. Improvement Needed For Him to Reach its End
2019 FormBased on 2019 form and performances alone, it would be hard to take Dean Smith's future as Villa Head Coach seriously.With just 12...