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.
Joao Gomes in Race to Be Fit for Spurs as Villa Assess Injury Concern
Joao Gomes to be Assessed by VillaJoao Gomes missed the last three Premier League games through suspension, and now Aston Villa are sweating on his fitness ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Tottenham, with Unai Emery confirming the midfielder has a calf issue and will be assessed over the next couple of days before a decision is made on his availability."Joao Gomes needs...
Ian Maatsen’s Ankle Injury Less Severe Than Emery First Feared
Villa Receive Maatsen Scan Results"The information I have, an ankle injury, it may be a long, long time," Unai Emery said of Ian Maatsen's injury situation after Villa's 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest.The reality of the injury fortunately turned out less bleak than that. The Athletic reports that Saturday evening scans on the left-back's right ankle came back clear of any fracture, and while...
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...
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...