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...
Aston Villa Match Selected for Sky TV With Additional One Possible
Preston TV
Aston Villa's tricky away trip to Preston North End has been selected for Sky TV on Wednesday night November 1st at 7.45pm.The fixture...
Where Aston Villa Fans Think They’ll Finish This Season
Season's Expectations
MOMS has been running the annual My Old Man Said survey over the past few weeks to get supporters' views on various issues.While...
EFL Clubs Decide to Change Summer Transfer Deadline
Transfer Sanity
EFL clubs today clearly indicated their support to close the summer transfer window earlier to follow the lead of Premier League club's recent...
League Cup Freebie for Aston Villa Season Ticket Holders
Latics Freebie
Last season, the club announced that the first home cup game at Villa Park would be free for Aston Villa season ticket holders....
Good Luck Reading – More Deadwood Shifted From Aston Villa
Bye Bye Bacuna
We'll probably never know why Villa boss Steve Bruce thought it was a good idea to start the 2017/18 season, by deciding...
Investigation into the Death of Dalian Atkinson Nearing Completion
1st Anniversary
Next week will mark a full year since ex-Villa striker's death following an incident with police outside an address on Meadow Close, Trench...
Villa Have Serious Left Side Concerns as Jordan Amavi Set to Leave
Man Overboard
Aston Villa are looking increasingly likely to lose Jordan Amavi after Steve Bruce purposely left him out of the opening day squad against...
Injury Layoffs to Key Villa Players Hamper Steve Bruce’s Plans for Season Start
Injury Layoffs
Steve Bruce had already been planning for the start of the season without two of his main men from last season. Jonathan Kodjia...
Bad News: Jack Grealish’s Father Reveals Extent of Player’s Injury
Just when Steve Bruce came across a formation to potentially get the most out of the enigmatic Jack Grealish, disaster seemingly struck for the...
Aston Villa Live Stream vs Watford – Graham Taylor Tribute (Inc Team News)
Graham Taylor Tribute Match
Final Countdown
Villa's final preseason game of the season sees Watford visit Villa Park to honour Graham Taylor, who sadly passed away...
Aston Villa Live Stream of Cup of Traditions in Germany (Inc Team News)
Aston Villa's second European training camp kicks-off with the Cup of Traditions one-day tournament at German side MSV Duisburg's stadium, the Schauinsland Reisen Arena.The...
Additional Villa Fixtures Announced For TV, Support Decision to Ditch iFollow
'Five of Villa's first 10 fixtures will be broadcast on Sky'
Two More
The September Sky TV fixtures have been announced and Aston Villa will feature...