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 Fixtures 2026/27: The Full Premier League Schedule
Aston Villa Fixtures 2026/27Aston Villa's fixtures for the 2026/27 Premier League season have been released today, with the season kicking off on 23rd August — a late start that reflects the World Cup summer.The OpenerVilla begin the season away at Brighton & Hove Albion, a fixture that did not happen by accident. The club lobbied the Premier League a couple of years ago to...
Tammy Abraham in Race to be Back for Preseason
Abraham's Race Against the Pre-Season ClockThere was a clue in the last meaningful contribution of Tammy Abraham to Villa's season, as to how his summer was going to pan out. While Villa Park celebrated his dramatic late winner in that 4-3 win against Sunderland - a result that fired Villa’s back-up at the business end of the season - Abraham grimaced on the turf,...
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...
Villa v Millwall: Supporter Access Changes For Villa Park
If you don't already know, there will be some restrictions on access for the game against Millwall at Villa Park.Changes will include various parking...
Striker Krmencik Villa Links and David Beckham’s Job For Steve Bruce
Miami Bruce?
The Sun have reported that 'Steve Bruce is top of David Beckham’s wishlist to be boss of his new Miami team in the...
Aston Villa Fans Thoughts on Villa Replica Shirt Price and League Comparison
Price of Football
The BBC's annual 'Price of Football' report was published this week allowing supporters to get an estimate of the seasonal cost of...
Part of the Pride: EFL Clubs Unite For Rainbow Campaign
'People are people so why should it be,
You and I should get along so awfully' - Depeche Mode
Flags
During the period of 25 November and 3...
Jedinak’s Long-term Aim, Aston Villa’s Broken Goods and More
The Aston Villa news that's happened during the first half of the international break that is actually interesting and worth discussion...
Jedinak Goes On
During the...
Sky TV Games Affect Match-going Aston Villa Fans Over Christmas
Double-Edge
The monthly announcement of future Sky TV games always comes as a double-edge sword to football supporters. Match-going supporters potentially are inconvenienced, but those...
Bruce’s FFP Claim Highlights Danger / Carrick Retirement / Hogan Escape?
Here's a wrap of some of the Aston Villa related stories doing the rounds in the past week...
Loan Buying vs FFP
Sam Johnstone and Joshua...
Pep Guardiola Slags Off Ball Aston Villa Play With
Dog Day
After beating Aston Villa comfortably last week, Wolves managed to contain Premier League table toppers Manchester City in the League Cup to a...