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...
Aston Villa Wobble as Complacency and Expectation Trumps Excuses
The Good, Bad and Ugly as The Wheels LoosenOf all the column inches and time devoted to the current downward spiral of Aston Villa,...
Aston Villa’s March Fixtures Get Europa League Date Shuffle
Villa March Dates Change Due to Europa LeagueTwo of Aston Villa’s Premier League fixtures in March have been rescheduled due to the club’s involvement...
Aston Villa’s Engine Misses Key Parts as the Cavalry Ride into Town
The Good, Bad and Ugly: Adversity Strikes the Villa Engine RoomWith Aston Villa poised perfectly to strike at the top of the table and...
Aston Villa’s Festive Period Fixtures Finally Confirmed
Aston Villa Christmas Fixtures 2025Aston Villa have had four festive fixtures moved for television coverage. Over Christmas and the New Year, Unai Emery’s men...
Four Villa Games Moved, but Premier League Drags Its Feet on Festive Fixtures
Aston Villa December Changes AnnouncedChristmas FrustrationThe Premier League has finally confirmed the December broadcast picks and fixture changes caused by European commitments, but once...
Aston Villa’s November Fixtures Get a Reshuffle
Aston Villa November Fixtures 2025All of Aston Villa's four November Premier League fixtures have been rescheduled for television broadcast.The trip to Anfield to take...
Aston Villa’s Europa League Squad and the Missing Player
Aston Villa's Europa League SquadAston Villa have confirmed the club’s squad list for the UEFA Europa League, which will contain 21 players in List...
Final Aston Villa September Fixture Amendments
Villa's Fulham Switch and Cup DateAston Villa's home clash with Fulham in September has finally been moved to Sunday due to Villa's Europa League...
The Details of Aston Villa’s Two Cup Draws This Week
Two Cup draws in a Defining Week for VillaThis week feels pivotal in shaping how Aston Villa’s season will unfold. Not only does it...
Three Aston Villa October Fixtures Get Sky Sports Switch
Aston Villa's October Fixture Shake-upAston Villa's three Premier League fixtures in October have been rescheduled due to Sky Sports coverage and having two Europa...
Aston Villa Hit with Avoidable Premier League Punishment That Defies Logic
Villa’s Multiball Ban: A Premier League Punishment That Makes No SenseToday's Premier League’s punishment for Aston Villa has to rank up there as one...
Aston Villa’s Fastest Players from their Champions League Campaign
Aston Villa's Fastest PlayersAston Villa's Champions League dream may be over for now, but referring back to Villa's decent return to Europe's top club...