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...
Aston Villa Strengthen Their Backline with Familiar Face
As suggested in the last MOMS Transfer Wrap, Manchester United's Axel Tuanzebe is back at Villa on a season-long loan. After his false start...
Top Five Championship Grounds Voted the Best for Away Fans
Best Championship Away Grounds
Earlier today, MOMS published how Villa Park is viewed by away fans who visited the stadium last season, according to the...
Villa Park Needs Improvement as Away Fans Don’t Rate It in FSF Survey
While Villa Park remains one of English football's grand old dames when it comes to English stadiums, there's much need for improvement and modernisation....
Aston Villa Centre Back Solution, Another Keeper in the Pipeline and Outgoings
Going into the few days before Aston Villa kick-off their 2018/19 season, Steve Bruce was confident of getting "two or three over the line"...
Big Numbers Missing in the Aston Villa Squad Numbers List for 2018/19
Going into the 2018/19 season, Aston Villa are in the strange position of missing four player numbers from the first XI traditional shirt numberings...
Jack Grealish’s Transfer Reality and Tell Tales Signs of his Destiny
Villa supporters are currently being made to watch a media feeding frenzy on Jack Grealish, as 20-odd 'Grealish to Spurs' stories a day are...
Aston Villa’s New Owner’s Previous Talks With David Beckham are a Good Sign
One of the initial concerns surrounding the new Aston Villa owners, Wes Edens and Nassef Sawiris, was what was their initial motivation investing in the...
Aston Villa’s New Shirt Voted the Best in the Championship
Hot Cakes
There's been a positive buzz about the new Aston Villa shirt for the 2018/19 season, since it was released. Sales are up over...
Aston Villa’s New Owners Trigger and Dampen Real and Fake Transfer Rumours
Up until the investment last week of Aston Villa's new owners Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens's, in terms of transfer activity around B6, it...
Aston Villa and Birmingham City’s Differing EFL Transfer Embargo Treatment
The EFL has had a busy time this summer dealing with the financial difficulties of both Aston Villa and Birmingham City during pre-season. The...
Insights and Impressions From Meeting Aston Villa’s New Owners
IncomingOn Wednesday, MOMS, along with other members of Villa's Fan Consultation Group, received an early morning invite to meet the representatives of the new...
Aston Villa’s Main Concern for the Start of the Season May Trigger Transfer
Striker Deja Vu
The line-up against Dynamo Dresden this weekend posed a familiar start of the season problem for Steve Bruce - namely a lack...