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...
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...
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...