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,...
New Aston Villa Fixtures, Back-to-Back Live TV Matches & Kit Launch Date
Thanks to Sky TV, as the saying goes 'All fixtures are subject to change', but below are Aston Villa's fixtures for what MOMS hope...
Ticket Details for Aston Villa’s Preseason German Tournament Trip
As previously announced on MOMS, Aston Villa will take part in the 'Cup of Traditions' at the Schauinsland Reisen Arena, Duisburg on Sunday July 23 (kick-off...
Aston Villa Has Positive Injury News Regarding Two Key Men
The Return of Kodjia
It's reported today that Villa striker Jonathan Kodjia is back in training and will take part in Villa's preseason, after it...
The First Ticket Details for Aston Villa’s Preseason 2017
Bescot Stadium Details
The first ticket details of Aston Villa's preseason have come through with details of Villa's trip to Walsall on Tuesday, July 18 at 7.45pm....
Transfer Update – Barry Going Nowhere, Watkins Gone, Hornet’s Johnstone Interest
While the transfer window doesn't open officially until July 1st and Villa's CEO Keith Wyness, who rubber stamps any deals is suspended from football...
Aston Villa’s New Match Day Pricing Removes Game Categorisation
Villa Prices
In a positive move Aston Villa abolished price categorisation for home games next season for individual match day tickets, although there were no...
Aston Villa German Preseason Trip Firms up With Dutch Game
Aston Villa German Preseason Trip
The absence of plans for Aston Villa's mooted preseason trip to Germany had left some Villa supporters frustrated, as they...
Villa Owner Tony Xia Recovering After Heart Surgery
My Old Man Said would like to extend best wishes for a speed recovery to Villa owner Tony Xia, after his recent cardiac surgery,...
How to Become a Morning Drinker at Villa Park for Free
Free Drink Details
While it would take a serious drinking session of about 20 pints to forget this disappointing season, if you haven't heard yet,...
Neil Taylor’s Ban and ‘the Innocence’ of Robinson’s Challenge on Chester
Taylor's Punishment
Alex Sanchez's pantomime princess routine against Leicester City this week, pretty much epitomised modern football in terms of gamesmanship and the fibre of...
Five Villa Park Derby Day Pitch Invaders Have Court Date
Derby Measures
After the West Midlands Police went to serious measures - including lines of impact vehicles and steel wall cordons - outside Villa Park...
Aston Villa vs Blues Derby Tickets listed for £600 on Official Ticket Exchange
Loyalty
Supporters often say there is no loyalty left in football when it comes to players, but with some Villa fans appearing to sell tickets...