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.
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...
Leon Bailey to Hull City Edges Closer as Financials Are Worked Out
Leon Bailey's Transfer to Hull City Edges Closer Aston Villa are finalising a permanent exit for Leon Bailey, with Hull City interested but the winger's estimated £120,000-a-week wages are likely to be proving the main obstacle to concluding the deal.Villa left Bailey out of the travelling squad for their pre-season trip to Asia, a fair indication of how close his exit is thought to be....
Aston Villa’s FA Cup Date Needs Champions League Consideration
Aston Villa vs Cardiff City Awaits DateAston Villa's FA Cup 5th round tie against Cardiff City will be played on the weekend of March 1/2, just days...
Aston Villa January Signing Shirt Numbers
Aston Villa January Signing Shirt numbersAston Villa have confirmed the squad numbers of their deadline day purchases with Axel Disasi taking over the No.3...
Aston Villa’s Injury Update Ahead of Wolves: Cash Blow, Mings Delayed, Barkley Progress
Aston Villa's Defensive Injury IssuesAston Villa will be without Matty Cash for the foreseeable future after Unai Emery confirmed that the full-back faces three to four weeks...
Aston Villa’s Defensive Concerns Ahead of Celtic Clash: Emery Keeping Cards Close?
Aston Villa head into their crucial Champions League clash against Celtic with defensive issues dominating the pre-match discussion. With Tyrone Mings racing against time to prove...
Two March Fixture Changes for Aston Villa and European Implications
Two March Aston Villa Fixtures Changed for BroadcastFixtures for the first half of March have been selected for television broadcast, with Aston Villa being...
Unai Emery Admits to Tyrone Mings Struggles and Concerns
Unai Emery Discusses Tyrone Mings' ReturnAston Villa’s defensive frailties have been a key concern for manager Unai Emery this season, particularly on the road, where the team has...
Aston Villa’s Final Game of February is Brought Forward
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa is Moved Forward (Slightly)After Aston Villa's FA Cup fourth-round game against Spurs in February was today scheduled for broadcast...
FA Cup Date Provides Villa Further Reason to Secure Champions League Top Eight Status
Villa’s FA Cup Fourth-Round Clash with Spurs: A Fixture with European ImplicationsAston Villa’s FA Cup fourth-round tie date against Tottenham Hotspur has been officially confirmed. Unai Emery’s...
Unai Emery Provides Injury Updates Ahead of Arsenal Clash
Arsenal v Aston Villa Injury UpdateAhead of Aston Villa’s highly anticipated Premier League trip to the Emirates to face Arsenal, manager Unai Emery provided key...
Aston Villa Close to PSR Limit but Compliant for 2023/24
Premier League Pass Clubs for PSR ComplianceThe Premier League have passed all 20 Premier League clubs as being financially compliant for the 2023-24 season....
Unai Emery Provides Update on Ross Barkley Injury
Ross Barkley Injury adds to January Missing ListAston Villa’s 3rd round FA Cup clash with West Ham was meant to be an opportunity for...
Transcript Reveals Officials’ Uncertainty Over Jhon Durán’s Red Card Against Newcastle
What the Referees Actually Said About Duran's Sending OffMuch has been said about Jhon Durán's first-half dismissal in Aston Villa's 3-0 Boxing Day defeat...