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...
The Harsh Reality About Jack Grealish at Aston Villa and the Rumours
Hypeball
When MOMS met Villa boss Steve Bruce earlier this week I joked to him that sometimes I have to explain to Villa fans aged...
Steve Bruce Confesses What Conor Hourihane Will Fix About Villa
'the team has been like a fancy car that doesn't have an engine'
Bruce & Hourihane Take One
In the January transfer window of the 2016/17...
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....