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 Get Super Cup Boost, With Brian Madjo Cleared to Play
Aston Villa Win Brian Madjo AppealAston Villa have won their Court of Arbitration for Sport appeal over the registration of Brian Madjo, clearing the teenage forward to play competitive football for the club this season.Madjo signed from Metz in January for a reported £10m fee, but FIFA blocked his registration under Article 19 of its regulations, which restricts international transfers involving players under 18....
Last Chance to Buy Sponsor-Free Aston Villa Shirts
Last Week for Sponsor-Free Villa ShirtsFrom Friday 7 August, every new Aston Villa shirt sold in club stores and online will carry Visit Rwanda branding. If you want the unbranded version, this week is your window.Aston Villa have confirmed that from 7 August, kits purchased in-store — at Villa Park or The Bullring — will come with the Visit Rwanda logo already applied to...
Preseason Shrewsbury Town Ticket Details Announced
The ticket details for Aston Villa's preseason are starting to flow through now, here's the latest announcement for tickets for the Shrewsbury Town match...
Switch of Graham Taylor Tribute Game Confirmed
Taylor Switch
As some Villa fans would have already heard, there had been talk of the planned fundraising Graham Taylor tribute game between Villa and...
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...