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.
Leaving Forward Gives Clue to Aston Villa’s Wage Issue
The Maths of Louie Barry Leaving Villa on a PermanentVilla have sold Louie Barry to Sheffield Wednesday to get his wages off the books. That a player who managed one senior game in a cup game was earning as much as he was is a concerning story, and it isn't UEFA's fault...Aston Villa have sold Louie Barry to Sheffield Wednesday on a four-year deal....
Aston Villa Add FC Porto Friendly to Pre-Season Schedule
Aston Villa Confirm FC Porto FriendlyA short-notice trip to the Estádio do Dragão on 25 July slots between two dates at Walsall's Bescot Stadium.Aston Villa have added a friendly away at FC Porto to their pre-season schedule, confirmed by the club at short notice.The game will be played at the Estádio do Dragão on Saturday 25 July, kicking off at 7pm. It lands, neatly...
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...
Aston Villa Get Back-to-Back Friday Night Switch
Catching up on some Aston Villa business, a couple of fixtures are being given the Friday night Sky TV treatment, with both the forthcoming Queens...
Villa’s Harold Moukoudi Consideration, Elphick Link Away and Potential Left-back Loan
Elphick to Rangers x2?
It seems that Steve Bruce is no real fan of Tommy Elphick, considering what has transpired last season and so far...
Yannick Bolasie’s Villa Wait, El Ghazi Ajax Verdict and New Owners Get to Work
Catch-up
Aston Villa's season is up and running and we're only a few days away from the loan window closing. Thankfully that'll be the end...
Why Would These Players Leave Chelsea for Aston Villa?
There's been a lot of rumour articles (or ones cobbled together with fan/pundit tweets) doing the rounds about Gary Cahill and Tammy Abraham possibly...