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 Get Super Cup Boost, With Brian Madjo Cleared to Play
Aston Villa Win Brian Madjo AppealAston Villa have won their Court of Arbitration for Sport appeal over the registration of Brian Madjo, clearing the teenage forward to play competitive football for the club this season.Madjo signed from Metz in January for a reported £10m fee, but FIFA blocked his registration under Article 19 of its regulations, which restricts international transfers involving players under 18....
Last Chance to Buy Sponsor-Free Aston Villa Shirts
Last Week for Sponsor-Free Villa ShirtsFrom Friday 7 August, every new Aston Villa shirt sold in club stores and online will carry Visit Rwanda branding. If you want the unbranded version, this week is your window.Aston Villa have confirmed that from 7 August, kits purchased in-store — at Villa Park or The Bullring — will come with the Visit Rwanda logo already applied to...
What Does Picture of Ross McCormack Wearing the New Villa Shirt Mean?
Strange Sighting
The other day, while MOMS was looking at the current squad on the Aston Villa official website, an almost surreal image appeared on...
Need for Loan Striker Intensifies for Steve Bruce and Villa
Forward Woe
At the pre-Ipswich press conference this morning, Steve Bruce painted a clear picture of Aston Villa's present striker woes.Villa are currently down to...
Disappointment For Aston Villa Fans Over Blues Away Ticket Allocation
This time, last season, MOMS was reporting that due to improved behaviour from both sets of fans, there were baby steps made in increasing...
Aston Villa Have Advantages Despite Being Unfancied For Automatic Promotion
After winning their first back-to-back openers this century, Aston Villa kicked off the season in the kind of mood that few Villa fans would...
Steve Bruce Says He’s Learnt From Mistakes of Last Season
Previous Selections
Most of us know the exact point when Villa's push for automatic promotion fell apart last season. After a physically and mentally draining...
Aston Villa’s Goalkeeping Situation Clears Up With Loan Move
Within 24 hours of the Premier League transfer window closing, Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce suggested at the pre-Wigan press conference that there maybe...
Two Players Who Did the Dirty on Aston Villa on Deadline Day
Before We Start...
Thank god the transfer window is closed. Now shameless hacks can cease from rehashing Jack Grealish trash to monetarise their employees websites....
The Squad Numbers of Aston Villa’s New Signings
With a trio of new signings confirmed this week, Aston Villa finally get to fill a few of the more traditional numbers on the...
John McGinn Follows in Footsteps of a True Aston Villa Legend
Aston Villa announced the signing of Hibernian midfielder John McGinn, who joins Villa on a four-year contract for an undisclosed figure - probably around...
Hibs Boss Confirms Villa Target John McGinn’s Dinner With Steve Bruce
According to Hibs manager Neil Lennon, Hibernian midfielder John McGinn had dinner with Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce on Tuesday night, as the box-to-box midfielder...
Several Aston Villa Goalkeeping Questions Arise After New Signings
After the loan signing of Andre Moreira last week, eyebrows were raised when Villa, then went in and bought another keeper, the Norwegian goalkeeper...
Aston Villa Target That Fits New Owner’s Vision is Close to Deal
After Aston Villa's 3-1 away win at Hull to kick-off the season, Steve Bruce opened up a little on Villa's pursuit of Bristol City...