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...
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...
Italian Wins Race to Become Villa’s Second Summer Signing, With Third Incoming
Fresh Faces
After centre-back Tommy Elphick rolled into town, the Aston Villa rebuilding process seemed to stall a little. Instead of fresh faces, Villa supporters...
Villa Paper Wrap: Calm before the Villa Transfer Storm
Despite the lack of any players signing for Villa in the last week, transfer links have made sure that it was far from quiet...
New Aston Villa Under Armour Shirts and ‘Villa Store’ Revealed
Villa Store
The new ownership dawn at Aston Villa football club sure provides a good time for a new look and hopefully attitude for the...
Villa Paper Wrap: Early Aston Villa Summer Transfer Links
Aston Villa Summer Transfer Links
In the one piece of solid transfer news of the week, Villa welcomed their first signing of the season and...
Premier League Defender Reported to have Aston Villa Medical Booked
Aston Villa Medical?
The Bournemouth Daily Echo are reporting that Bournemouth centre-back Tommy Elphick has cut short honeymoon for a medical with Aston Villa. While it...
Leeds United Trying to Sabotage New Villa Boss Di Matteo’s First Signing
First Signing?
As most Aston Villa supporters would have read this week, Villa boss Roberto Di Matteo is allegedly in advance talks with Bournemouth defender Tommy...