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...
One Aston Villa Player Who Might Not be Lost to the African Cup of Nations
AFCON AWOL
There's a perceived myth that come the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Aston Villa will be a bit short up top. Villa's attacking...
Aston Villa Nominee in the FSF Awards 2016
As many of you will have seen already, My Old Man Said has been nominated in the 'Blogger of the Year' category in this...
Where Do Aston Villa Fans Rate for Arrests, Villa Player Target and Perfect Complaint
Week's AVFC News
The main news of the Villa week was Colin Calderwood finally being confirmed as Aston Villa's assistant manager, after he left Brighton.It...
Aston Villa Helping Another Team’s Promotion Push Maybe a Good Omen
Footballing Omens
Being a Villa supporter who was born in Lincoln, as a teenager the 1986/87 season was a bit of a bummer. Five years...
New Villa Keeper Target, Worrying Season Ticket Sales & Villa Compensation Claim
As the claret and blue tumble weed rolls through another international break, lets look at three of the more interesting and legitimate stories doing...
Early Transfer Links and Ex-Villa Managers in Way of Promotion
As Aston Villa head into the international break on the back from 11 points from an available 15 under Steve Bruce, here's a round-up...
Two January Aston Villa Fixtures Switched to Live TV Coverage
Minimal TV Disruption for Fans
Two of Aston Villa's five January fixtures have been switched to live Sky TV coverage to kick-off the new, but...
Extra Value Free Matches at Villa Park this Month
With the final whistle at the Aston Villa vs Blackburn Rovers game signalling the start of the International break, here's two options to get...
Jordan Veretout Interview Raises Questions Over Previous Villa Contracts
Contract Clauses
With the club seemingly giving up on Premier League survival last Christmas, some of the player contracts drawn up under Tom Fox's tenure...
Aston Villa Forward Issues After the Blues Match
A lot has been said about Aston Villa's riches in the forward department. Trying to fit them all in the first XI seemed to...
The Many Reasons Why Aston Villa Fans Hate the Blues
The Liberal Approach
I'll be honest, I'm not that bothered about the Blues. Not being born in Birmingham certainly took the edge off it in...
What’s Your Favourite Away Day, Player, Pundit, Blogger and Newspaper?
FSF AWARDS VOTE DEADLINE DAY
I've never been a big fan of awards. Having been a film journalist for over 10 years, I couldn't care...