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 Fixtures 2026/27: The Full Premier League Schedule
Aston Villa Fixtures 2026/27Aston Villa's fixtures for the 2026/27 Premier League season have been released today, with the season kicking off on 23rd August — a late start that reflects the World Cup summer.The OpenerVilla begin the season away at Brighton & Hove Albion, a fixture that did not happen by accident. The club lobbied the Premier League a couple of years ago to...
Tammy Abraham in Race to be Back for Preseason
Abraham's Race Against the Pre-Season ClockThere was a clue in the last meaningful contribution of Tammy Abraham to Villa's season, as to how his summer was going to pan out. While Villa Park celebrated his dramatic late winner in that 4-3 win against Sunderland - a result that fired Villa’s back-up at the business end of the season - Abraham grimaced on the turf,...
Steve Bruce Fired After Poor Form That Stretches Back to Last Season
Guillotine
In the end, the Aston Villa hierarchy could wait no more, Steve Bruce had to go. One win in the last 10 games and...
Easy Street for Bruce, John Terry No-News, New Keeper & the Dapper Villan
As we go into the final week before the October international break, here's a run down of the Villa stories and issues doing the...
Aston Villa FIFA 19 Cover Custom Pack Skins
Fresh Skin
If you have a copy of EA Sport’s FIFA 19 or are getting one, EA Sports have created specific Aston Villa FIFA 19...
How Ex-Aston Villa Players Rate Now on FIFA and Who’s the Best.
Greener Pastures?
There's no doubt Aston Villa have been in permanent transition and decline since Martin O'Neill walked out of the club. We all know...
Aston Villa’s Best FIFA Rated Player and Other Revelations
Aston Villa Player FIFA 19 Ratings
For those of you who have already played the FIFA 19 demo, it's probably no surprise that when it...
Which Striker Will Be the ‘Main Man’ at Aston Villa?
Main Man
“I wanted Tammy Abraham from day one," declared Cardiff City boss Neil Warnock this week, as he made public his frustrations over failing...
No Extra Centre Backs Incoming For Aston Villa
Tumble Weed Reality
Not an actual lot has happened in the two-week international break beyond 1000 clickbait John Terry stories aimed at Villa fans. MOMS...
Second Championship Title Winning Defender Leaves Aston Villa
Loan Out
Melbourne City have confirmed the season-loan transfer of Ritchie De Laet, who despite a promising pre-season with Aston Villa, failed to force his way...
John Terry’s Motivation and Other Aston Villa Centre Back Options
Terry Retirement Fund
Why do you think John Terry came to Villa last season?Let me break it down for you. IT. WAS. FOR. THE. MONEY.Not...
Two Planned Aston Villa Signings That Were Vetoed by the Chairman
Aston Villa's history like most football clubs is littered with near misses in the transfer market. Whether it be Gary Lineker, Juninho or Frank Lampard....
Ross McCormack on Verge of a Way Out From Aston Villa
Wanted
Despite Aston Villa's striker shortage due to injuries, Ross McCormack has remained exiled in limbo during the summer. Once he was in Villa boss...
There’s no Time for Bruce to Think of Daffodils – Winter is Coming for Villa
Daffodils
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce throughout his managerial career has often been fond of using the analogy that it doesn't matter where you are in...