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.
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,...
Aston Villa Add to Pre-Season Schedule: Back-to-Back Bescot Games Before Overseas Tests
Aston Villa vs Real Sociedad added to PreseasonAston Villa have added Real Sociedad to their pre-season schedule, with the La Liga side coming to Walsall's Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium on Saturday, July 25. Kick-off is 3pm. Pallet-Track? Well, I suppose it beats Poundland as a sponsor.Real Sociedad qualified for next season's Europa League after winning the Copa Del Rey beating Atletico Madrid 4-3 on penalties,...
Aston Villa’s Injury Update Ahead of Wolves: Cash Blow, Mings Delayed, Barkley Progress
Aston Villa's Defensive Injury IssuesAston Villa will be without Matty Cash for the foreseeable future after Unai Emery confirmed that the full-back faces three to four weeks...
Aston Villa’s Defensive Concerns Ahead of Celtic Clash: Emery Keeping Cards Close?
Aston Villa head into their crucial Champions League clash against Celtic with defensive issues dominating the pre-match discussion. With Tyrone Mings racing against time to prove...
Two March Fixture Changes for Aston Villa and European Implications
Two March Aston Villa Fixtures Changed for BroadcastFixtures for the first half of March have been selected for television broadcast, with Aston Villa being...
Unai Emery Admits to Tyrone Mings Struggles and Concerns
Unai Emery Discusses Tyrone Mings' ReturnAston Villa’s defensive frailties have been a key concern for manager Unai Emery this season, particularly on the road, where the team has...
Aston Villa’s Final Game of February is Brought Forward
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa is Moved Forward (Slightly)After Aston Villa's FA Cup fourth-round game against Spurs in February was today scheduled for broadcast...
FA Cup Date Provides Villa Further Reason to Secure Champions League Top Eight Status
Villa’s FA Cup Fourth-Round Clash with Spurs: A Fixture with European ImplicationsAston Villa’s FA Cup fourth-round tie date against Tottenham Hotspur has been officially confirmed. Unai Emery’s...
Unai Emery Provides Injury Updates Ahead of Arsenal Clash
Arsenal v Aston Villa Injury UpdateAhead of Aston Villa’s highly anticipated Premier League trip to the Emirates to face Arsenal, manager Unai Emery provided key...
Aston Villa Close to PSR Limit but Compliant for 2023/24
Premier League Pass Clubs for PSR ComplianceThe Premier League have passed all 20 Premier League clubs as being financially compliant for the 2023-24 season....
Unai Emery Provides Update on Ross Barkley Injury
Ross Barkley Injury adds to January Missing ListAston Villa’s 3rd round FA Cup clash with West Ham was meant to be an opportunity for...
Transcript Reveals Officials’ Uncertainty Over Jhon Durán’s Red Card Against Newcastle
What the Referees Actually Said About Duran's Sending OffMuch has been said about Jhon Durán's first-half dismissal in Aston Villa's 3-0 Boxing Day defeat...
Unai Emery Gives John McGinn Injury Update
John McGinn Picks Up Another Hamstring InjuryAston Villa’s captain, John McGinn, suffered a hamstring injury in the 19th minute of the club’s Premier League...
Unai Emery Hints at Villa Winger January Exit
Unai Emery Discusses Villa Winger's FutureAs the January transfer window approaches, the future of Jaden Philogene at Aston Villa is under the spotlight. Despite...