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.
Ollie Watkins Absence Heats Up and Overshadows Villa’s Brutal Defeat
Ollie Watkins Situation Causes Bad Blood and WoeAston Villa's season could hardly have started worse. Beaten 4-0 by Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium, four goals down by half-time, and unable to register a single shot on target all game. Despite Brighton not being in ideal shape going into the game, due to injuries and outgoings, one look at Villa's teamsheet and...
Villa Risk Losing Three of Their Top Five Players According to EA Sports
The Exodus of Villa's Top FC 27 PlayersYesterday, EA SPORTS revealed the latest FC 27 Premier League player ratings for Aston Villa, offering fans some kind of a guide to see how the outside world rates Villa's players ahead of the new season.Having already lost big names such as Morgan Rogers and ouri Tielemans ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, many thought that would be...
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...
“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...