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.
Leaving Forward Gives Clue to Aston Villa’s Wage Issue
The Maths of Louie Barry Leaving Villa on a PermanentVilla have sold Louie Barry to Sheffield Wednesday to get his wages off the books. That a player who managed one senior game in a cup game was earning as much as he was is a concerning story, and it isn't UEFA's fault...Aston Villa have sold Louie Barry to Sheffield Wednesday on a four-year deal....
Aston Villa Add FC Porto Friendly to Pre-Season Schedule
Aston Villa Confirm FC Porto FriendlyA short-notice trip to the Estádio do Dragão on 25 July slots between two dates at Walsall's Bescot Stadium.Aston Villa have added a friendly away at FC Porto to their pre-season schedule, confirmed by the club at short notice.The game will be played at the Estádio do Dragão on Saturday 25 July, kicking off at 7pm. It lands, neatly...
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...
More Aston Villa Sky TV Fixtures Announced
Aston Villa Sky TV Fixtures
Sky TV today announced its live fixtures for the months of August and September. It's the first real sample of...
Aston Villa Away Ticket Discussions Between Club and Fan Reps
Change of Circumstances
Over the past few seasons MOMS has been actively involved with other club's supporter groups in the Football Supporter Federation's campaign to get...
Aaron Tshibola Song – Aston Villa’s New Signing is Indestructible
Aaron Tshibola Song & Signing
Get ready to hear the Aaron Tshibola song at Villa Park after a chase, that lasted over a couple of...
Stiliyan Petrov Makes a Symbolic Aston Villa Return in Austria
Arise Stiliyan Petrov
A minor miracle happened in Austria today, besides the fact that Villa won a game. Former Villa captain, Stiliyan Petrov came on as...
Di Matteo Instructs Revamp of Villa’s Image to Impress Transfer Targets
Last week, the evening before the official kit launch, MOMS went to Bodymoor Heath for a 'train like a pro' event put on by...