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...
Villa Paper Wrap: Aston Villa New Number 9 Contenders
Aston Villa New Number 9
With the transfer window coming to a steady end, it’s safe to say Villa have done an decent flurry of deals...
Another Leader Added to Aston Villa’s First XI
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Aussie Battler
Aston Villa have finally confirmed the signing of Crystal Palace's former captain Mile Jedinak, after his visa hold-up has been finally sorted.The Australian defensive...
New Aston Villa Podcast Show – My Old Man Said
My Old Man Said – New Aston Villa Podcast
Finally...
MOMS has been meaning to put out a podcast show for a season or two now....
Aston Villa Good Luck Message Teaser For the Season Ahead
My Old Man Said Podcast Incoming...
With the start of Aston Villa's brief one season stay (hopefully) in the Championship kicking off away against Sheffield...
Villan vs Villains Protest Planned Over Sheffield Wednesday Away Ticket Prices
Villan vs Villains
If there was ever a time NOT to get relegated from the Premier League, last season was that time. Not only would...
Why Ross McCormack may be the Answer for Aston Villa
'McCormack has scored more goals in the Championship than any other player in the last three seasons, hitting the back of the net 66...
Reports of Two Medicals Means Villa Exodus Begins in Earnest
At the start of the week, Villa supporters would be forgiven if they thought Micah Richards would be the first major Villa player to...
Villa Paper Wrap: Fresh Transfer Reports as Window Heats Up
Hang on a minute...weren't Villa meant to revamp their 17 points squad of last season, to make a serious fist of promotion from the...
Interest for Idrissa Gueye Firms Up, as Richards Move Stalls
As MOMS reported earlier, this is the week where Villa owner Tony Xia suggested that their would be a bit of an exodus from...
Aston Villa Must Plan for African Cup of Nations Player Losses
African Cup of Nations Influence
One issue that has been largely overlooked about Aston Villa's transfers from the last summer window was the implications of...
Wednesday Charge Villa Fans 40% more than Premier League Away Ticket Max
Is it not insensitive to charge a ticket price that is a full 40% above the Premier League cap considering Wednesday will also receive TV...
Villa Paper Wrap: Uncertain Transfer Targets and the Pending Villa Exodus
With a new Italian keeper ready to replace the shaky American that stood in between the sticks last season and Aaron Tshibola finally forcing his...