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...
Devil’s Advocate: Is the Championship Better than Premier League for Fans?
By Robert Smith
Premier league - you're having a laugh?The season is approaching its end and all efforts on and off the pitch are focused...
New Rule Comes into Play for Aston Villa After the International Break
Full Strength Policy
MOMS was at the EFL Fans Forum that took place in Birmingham on Monday night and it served as a reminder of...
Can Aston Villa Gain Automatic Promotion? What Supporters Think Poll
If you want a good example of a heart vs head decision, then look no further than the question of whether Aston Villa can...
McCormack Limbo, O’Hare’s Prospects and Injury Update
Villa Injuries
As MOMS announced on Twitter on Tuesday, after being told by Villa CEO Keith Wyness, Jack Grealish and Albert Adomah will miss the...
Aston Villa For Automatic Promotion? Run-in Fixture Predictions
Would You Bet Against Us?
By Robert SmithHaving finally reached the Championship's automatic promotion places after being over a season and a half in the...
Sky TV Affect Two More Aston Villa Games in March
Aston Villa's Sky TV Games
It's that time again where as Villa fans you wave goodbye to more 3pm kick-offs, while overseas fans curse their...
Second City Derby Sell Out Raises Questions Again About Secondary Ticketing
Full House
As it was announced earlier this week, the Second City derby between Aston Villa and Birmingham City is a 42,000 sell out. Not...
Transfer Wrap: De Laet Out, Van Persie Update, Ulloa No Go, McCormack Decision
Outgoings
In terms of Aston Villa outgoings during the January transfer window, Ritchie De Laet is the first senior player to leave Villa.There had been...
John Terry Suffers Injury Setback for Aston Villa
JT Doubt
After John Terry got his first 90 minutes under his belt against Peterborough following a long lay-off, comes the disappointing news that he...
Up For the Cup? Should Aston Villa Drop Ticket Prices Further?
FAN VIEW
By Robert SmithIn the aftermath of our latest cup fiasco, a 3-1 home defeat against Peterborough, surely its now time for the club...
Aston Villa Match One of the Extra Three Games Chosen For TV
Derby Screened
After Sky decided not to cover the Second City derby last season at Villa Park, the fixture will again return to the Sky...
Trinity Road Upper Likely to Open for Villa Christmas Fixture
Trinity Road Upper For Xmas
Aston Villa announced today that the Trinity Road Upper 'could be open for the visit of Sheffield United' which takes...