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...
Ross McCormack’s Australian Loan Club Issue Statement, as New Loan Move Beckons
Ross McCormack's loan to Motherwell seems to be in motion (update - it's been completed) after Central Coast Mariners received an “official notice of...
Aston Villa Duo Return to Give Dean Smith Welcome Options
ReturnsWith Aston Villa's walking wounded seeming to grow week-to-week, Villa Head Coach at least had some good news as he announced that Neil Taylor...
Most Press Don’t Let the Facts Get in the Way of the Tammy Abraham Story
"For all three parties it is win, win, win" - Dean smithThe Sun newspaper has been stirring the pot for several days now over...
Orjan Nyland Reportedly Out for the Rest of the Season, Forces Further Villa Keeper Shuffle
Injury List AdditionAston Villa have been dealt a blow with the news that current number one goalkeeper Orjan Nyland will potentially be out for...
Did Dean Smith’s Aston Villa Have Play-off Form in 2018?
Promotion HopeOnce Dean Smith's Villa had fired Aston Villa back into life this season after a dire start under Steve Bruce, it was hoped...
Defender Swaps the Championship’s Top In-form Team for Aston Villa
ConfirmedToday, Tommy Elphick was confirmed to have returned to Aston Villa, after his loan period was cut short from Hull City. It was a...
“We’re Down to Bare Bones” says Dean Smith as Preston’s Alex Neil Praises Villa’s Front Three
After Leeds United threatened to ruin our festive celebrations, the win away at Swansea (our first in decades) saw a grittier display from the...
Dean Smith Predicts ‘Chess Game’ as Marcelo Bielsa Praises Villa Coach
The Villa Appetiser: Aston Villa v Leeds 2018One of the most worrying things about the Stoke City game wasn't the disappointing scoreline, but rather...
Christmas Comes Early for Dean Smith as Aston Villa Act to Address Main Weakness
Aston Villa have finally signed Ghent goalkeeper Lovre Kalinic, three years after their first attempt to enlist the Croatian keeper's services ended due to...
Away Season Ticket Future, Allocations and Crowd Issues
Last week there was an Away Fan Consultation Group meeting at Villa Park. While it was a little odd that it was arranged when...
Aston Villa Subjected to Another Friday Night TV Fixture Date Change
Today, the EFL announced a further 11 EFL fixtures that were selected for Sky Sports coverage for the January and early February period in...
Aston Villa Midfielders Remain on the Sidelines – Injury Update
What a difference another week could make for Dean Smith, in terms of the choice of fit players available to him. The Aston Villa...