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.
Villa Extend Asian Pre-Season Tour and Reschedule Bescot Fixture
Two Dates Added to Villa's Asian TourAston Villa have added two friendly matches in Asia to their pre-season schedule and confirmed a date change to a previously announced fixture.Unai Emery's side will face Indonesia All Stars at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium in Jakarta on Saturday, 1 August (7pm), before travelling to Thailand to take on BG Pathum United at True BG Stadium...
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...
Time for Aston Villa to Get Back-to-Back on Track
Last Back-to-back Wins
I remember going to Villa Park at the end of the 2014/2015 games watching the back-to-back home wins against West Ham and...
The Villa Rant: Villa Flip The Script With Late Away Win
Roberto Di Matteo's Villa story was a short one full of plot holes. If Bruce can continue improving Villa's fortunes that we could be...
The Villa Rant: Wolves Bark Worse Than Their Bite For Lucky Villa
Steve Bruce started his tenure at Villa Park with a point, despite the best effort of both sides. Credit to Wolves for their relentless...
The Villa Rant: Steve Bruce: Have Villa Played Their Cards Right?
So after almost two weeks of waiting the worst kept secret in the Championship has been revealed, Steve Bruce is the new manager of...
No Late Plot Twists in Aston Villa Managerial Position
MOMS is pretty apathetic to the Aston Villa managerial situation - winning games and putting an end to this shambles are the only interests...
Villa Paper Wrap: New Manager Announced by Midweek
After Keith Wyness, Steve Round and Brian Little worked their way through a series of managerial options, it now looks like it's a matter...
Aston Villa Away Fan Consultation Meeting Details (inc. Future Allocations/Prices)
The Away Ticket Consultancy Meeting
Date: 28.9.16David Michael of My Old Man Said joined Villans Steve Gough, Steve Todd and John Perks (Apologies: John Holder, Mark...
Sicknote Villa Midfield, Deep Defending and can Ashley Westwood Improve?
My Old Man Said Aston Villa Podcast - Episode 6
Greetings Villans,The sixth episode of the My Old Man Said podcast reflects back on a run...
Where Aston Villa Fans Think Villa Will Finish This Season
MOMS Survey
Before the start of the season MOMS did a comprehensive survey of a selection of 500 Aston Villa supporters to get their views...
Aston Villa Sell Adama Traore, an “Important Player” According to Karanka
“He is another important player and I am expecting a lot from him,” Karanka on Traore
Adama Traore has left Aston Villa for Middlesbrough on...
Adomah and Traore Swapsie Deal between Villa and Boro in the Offing?
As well as churning out stories of Adama Traore heading North East to Middlesbrough, the local papers of the area seem to suggest that...
Aston Villa Miss Out on Forward(s) as Pressure Builds
Never mind getting a 'world class' striker in, will Aston Villa get any new striker in? A lack of options and 'plan B' in...