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.
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,...
Aston Villa Add to Pre-Season Schedule: Back-to-Back Bescot Games Before Overseas Tests
Aston Villa vs Real Sociedad added to PreseasonAston Villa have added Real Sociedad to their pre-season schedule, with the La Liga side coming to Walsall's Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium on Saturday, July 25. Kick-off is 3pm. Pallet-Track? Well, I suppose it beats Poundland as a sponsor.Real Sociedad qualified for next season's Europa League after winning the Copa Del Rey beating Atletico Madrid 4-3 on penalties,...
Pau Torres Injury Blow: Emery Reveals Extent of Injury
Unai Emery Confirms Pau Torres Injury for Start of 2025Unai Emery has confirmed a significant setback for Aston Villa as Pau Torres is set...
Suspension Setbacks: Villa’s Key Attacking Duo Sidelined
Duran and Rogers Suspension SituationAston Villa’s upcoming clash with Leicester City will be played without two of their most influential attacking players, as both...
Premier League Digital Ticketing Evolution and Villa Fan Ticket Survey
Mandatory Premier League Digital Ticketing by 2026/27Aston Villa's switch over to digital ticketing this season was triggered by the Premier League’s Annual General Meeting...
Next Date for Potential Aston Villa Fixture Changes
Premier League Match Round 27 Change DateAfter the last fixture changes for broadcasting took place a week before Christmas, with Sky Sports picking up...
Triple TV Switch for Aston Villa
End of Year Aston Villa Fixture ChangesAston Villa’s Premier League clashes against Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool and Chelsea have all been selected for live television...
Good News for Aston Villa Fans as Champions League Away Ticket Price Cap Reduced
Champions League Away Ticket Price Cap ReducesAston Villa's travelling supporters received a boost when the UEFA’s Club Competitions Committee made the decision last week to...
Aston Villa Confirm Digital Season Ticket Issue Timing
Aston Villa Digital Season Tickets Finally IncomingWith Aston Villa switching to digital tickets this season following the Premier League's direction for it to be...
Aston Villa Receive Three Early Season Sky Sports Switches
Aston Villa Early Season Fixture ChangesFollowing Aston Villa's season opener at West Ham being selected for broadcast for Sky Sports (August 17th 5.30pm), three...
Aston Villa Adidas Shirt Price Sees Another Substantial Rise
Aston Villa Shirt Price 2024/25After the price rise in the past month of both season tickets and match day tickets, Aston Villa fans will...
Double Brighton Switch Confirmed for Aston Villa Teams
As expected Aston Villa’s Premier League trip to the Amex to play Brighton & Hove Albion will now take place on Sunday, May 5...
Lille Afforded Big Advantage Over Aston Villa
French Ligue 1 Trump Premier League in Helping Their ClubsIn-form Lille seems to have all the luck when it comes to the Europa Conference...
Aston Villa’s Final Home Game Gets Unwelcome Change
Aston Villa vs Liverpool Date ChangeThe final home game of the 2023/24 season for Aston Villa was poised to be a joyous weekend event....