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 Sports Needs an Aston Villa History Lesson and Villa ‘Guaranteed Play-offs With These Transfers’
I've just realised I've never mentioned the old 'Villa will guarantee promotion if they buy this player' clickbait story tactic in Media Muppets...It's...
Aston Villa Transfer Link: Is the Villa Hause now Full for Harold Moukoudi?
By Liam ScahillA young dynamic exciting French centre-back by the name of Harold Moukoudi has been one of the many names linked with a...
Why Tammy Abraham Staying at Aston Villa was Best For Chelsea and the Player
Abraham and the Sacrifice of Wolves As the rumour mill whirled backward, forwards and around Tammy Abraham's future, there was one thing we knew -...
Defender Signs for Aston Villa, as other Transfer Intrigue Builds
You always knew that Aston Villa would announce the loan signing of Kortney Hause from the Dog Heads, before any announcement about Tammy Abraham...
Virgin Trains Announce a ‘Better’ Version of the Football Specials
You may remember that MOMS announced the Virgin Train 20% discount initiative for all Aston Villa Season Card Holders and Claret Members (it works...
Ross McCormack Signs for Motherwell and Labels Time at Villa “Frustrating”
'Ross McCormack will now end his career without ever playing in the Premier League'.Ross McCormack has returned to Motherwell on loan, a club that...
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...