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...
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...
Aston Villa Slip in Current Form Table Despite Winning Run
Still Winning
In the past couple of weeks Aston Villa have topped the Championship current form table, which is calculated based on the last six...
Aston Villa’s Preseason 2017/18 Begins to Firm-up
Graham Taylor Cup
After it was suggested by Villa fans at the last Fan Consultation Group meeting with the club there should be a friendly...
The Most Important Aston Villa Signing of the Forthcoming Summer Window
2017/18 Improvements
With Villa now looking to the 2017/18 season already, with there only being a 100/1 shot at the play-offs now, the question of...
The Villa Rant: Villa Beginning to Find Balance and Results
As Villa had the best of the first half against Newcastle a few weeks ago, the season finally looked like it was coming together....