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...
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...
SKY TV Dates for Aston Villa Questionable as Final Deadlines Approach
While the interest in Aston Villa's fixtures may wane for Sky Sports TV, as Dean Smith's men slip out of promotion contention, there is...
Jack Grealish Fitness Update Doesn’t Help Villa’s Disappearing Midfield
False StartFor the past few weeks one of the frequently points of mitigation to Aston Villa's recent poor run of two wins in 13...
Aston Villa Sign French Under-21 International Defender to set up Hutton’s Last Season
Right back in and outAfter sending James Bree out on loan to Ipswich Town today, Aston Villa dropped serious hints to the future of...
Aston Villa Switch Midfield Target in Surprise Deadline Day Move
In the past couple of days Aston Villa supporters had been led to believe that Dean Smith and co were looking to strengthen the...
New Defender Loan a Worrying Trend for Aston Villa Despite Their Safeguard
After a long-term injury the kept him out for over a year, Tyrone Mings' stock has dropped in recent seasons, since the former Ipswich...
Firm Villa Midfielder Links, Striker Transfer Red Herrings, and Defender Considerations
Apart from the advance Lovre Kalinic signing and loan deal for Kortney Hause, Aston Villa Sporting Director Jesus Garcia Pitarch and Head Coach Dean...