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...
Dean Smith Hints at Several Incoming Players, Loans Manager, Collins Return etc
Lets ignore the woeful 3-0 defeat at Wigan for a second and catch-up on a few recent happenings connected to Aston Villa...Busy, Busy, BusyConsidering...
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...