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.
Ollie Watkins Absence Heats Up and Overshadows Villa’s Brutal Defeat
Ollie Watkins Situation Causes Bad Blood and WoeAston Villa's season could hardly have started worse. Beaten 4-0 by Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium, four goals down by half-time, and unable to register a single shot on target all game. Despite Brighton not being in ideal shape going into the game, due to injuries and outgoings, one look at Villa's teamsheet and...
Villa Risk Losing Three of Their Top Five Players According to EA Sports
The Exodus of Villa's Top FC 27 PlayersYesterday, EA SPORTS revealed the latest FC 27 Premier League player ratings for Aston Villa, offering fans some kind of a guide to see how the outside world rates Villa's players ahead of the new season.Having already lost big names such as Morgan Rogers and ouri Tielemans ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, many thought that would be...
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...
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...