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,...
Big Hint More Villa Transfer Activity is Afoot and Players Could Leave
January Sales
Nottingham Forest's main man, a brilliant Barnsley brace and an unexpected Viking has seen what in Championship terms is a very good week...
Transfer Daily: No McCormack Jan Sales, Hourihane Fan Frenzy, Deluded Gollini
'You wouldn't get any club knocking on Villa's door with £12m for McCormack. Not even the imaginary club that was offering £25m for Jordan...
Transfer Daily: Bree Handshake?, Villa’s New God Signing, Hourihane Hold Up, Agent Swarm
Yesterday, MOMS coincidentally was at Bodymoor Heath to meet Steve Bruce for the latest Fans Consultation Group meeting (some fan questions about it answered...
City Centre Closure Suggests Reality is Biting Aston Villa
Villa Closure
The news that Aston Villa has closed its city centre shop at the weekend is potentially disturbing news and perhaps offers a warning...
Transfer Daily: Hourihane Inflation, McCormack Queue, Ex-Hull Man, Two in Today?
Hourihane Inflation
It's no secret that Barnsley midfielder Conor Hourihane is winging his way to Villa Park after a chase that has seemingly spanned the...
Aston Villa Given 6% Chance of Reaching the Play-offs by Super Computer
Small Percentages
We're getting to the point where even the most optimistic Aston Villa supporter is having their belief in their club reaching the play-offs...
Transfer Daily: Ashley Barnes Alert, Hourihane Socialising, Eligible Lansbury, Dead End Rhodes
Willing And Able Lansbury
New signing Henri Lansbury certainly made the right impression when he was officially unveiled as an Aston Villa player today. "If...
Is Henri Lansbury the Key Man to Restore Aston Villa’s Fortunes?
"If you're willing to lose, then what's the point of playing?" - Henri Lansbury
After a long drawn out process due to a pending takeover,...
Transfer Daily: Lansbury Done, Bedeau Incoming, Furlong Hopes, Hourihane Limbo
Henri Lansbury Finally Done
By all reports Henri Lansbury will finally sign on the dotted line for Villa after weeks of speculation. Tony Xia tweeted...
Aston Villa Plan Own Graham Taylor Tribute Before Preston Game
Graham Taylor's Claret and Blue Army
This weekend sees Aston Villa play their first home game since the sad passing of former manager Graham Taylor....
Steve Bruce Gives Reasons for Gollini’s Loan to Italy
Ciao Gollini
When Pierluigi Gollini came to the club, MOMS was surprised that the then Villa manager Roberto Di Matteo was staking a promotion season...
Molineux Graham Taylor Tribute Planned at Villa Game
Graham Taylor Tribute
Aston Villa's game at Molineux this weekend obviously brings together two of Graham Taylor former clubs and both Wolves and Villa have...