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.
Two of Aston Villa’s November Matches Move for Sky Sports
Two Aston Villa November Fixtures ChangeAston Villa's away trips to Manchester United and Ipswich Town in November have both been picked for live coverage on Sky Sports and have had alterations to their times.The United fixture comes first, at Old Trafford now on Sunday 8 November 2026 (kick-off 4.30pm), landing straight after Villa's Champions League away day at Barcelona. From there, Unai Emery's...
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...
Jack Grealish Walks Suspension Tightrope for Blues Game
Jack Grealish Suspension Danger
The big games come thick and fast now for Aston Villa and the intensity will rise, but the improving Jack Grealish,...
Second Sell Out of the Season Expected as Villa Park Opens Trinity Upper
Blues
As expected Aston Villa will open up the Upper tier in the Trinity Road stand for the Second City derby on Sunday 25 November 2018...
Aston Villa’s Injury Situation Going into QPR Game – Bolasie, Abraham etc
AWOL Yannick
If there was one surprise during the game against Norwich City it was the absence of Yannick Bolasie from the match day squad...
Two Policeman Potentially Facing Criminal Charges Over Dalian Atkinson Death
TWO policeman are now facing criminal charges over the death of former Aston Villa striker Dalian Atkinson.The Independent Police Complaints Commission has been investigating his...
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...