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...
Lerner Limbo is Over as Tony Xia and Recon Officially Announced as Villa Owners
Lerner Limbo Ends
After many weeks of waiting for the takeover of Aston Villa by Tony Xia and his Recon group to be resolved, the...
Aston Villa Takeover Has Potential Completion Date
From recent newspaper reports it seems that Tony Xia's takeover of Aston Villa finally looks like it will come to completion sometime early next...
Villa Paper Wrap: Di Matteo Move, Takeover Update and Grealish Going?
Di Matteo In
Last week’s main news came in the form of a new managerial appointment. After Tony Xia and Steve Hollis had their discussions,...
Aston Villa Preseason Fixtures 2016 Includes Trip to Historic Saint Nazaire
Some Plans
With neither a new owner or manager in place, Aston Villa have announced details of a preseason training camp and friendlies.First of all,...
Villa Paper Wrap: Tony Xia’s Takeover, Targets and Troubles
Xia Arrives
A week ago, a new owner for Aston Villa finally arrived. The club revealed to us that the ownership had changed hands and...
Villa Paper Wrap: Takeover and New Manager Twists and Grealish Summer Footy
Club Sale Close
The Evening Standard gave us some takeover talk on Tuesday, this time involving a new face. They believe that another business man...
Villa Paper Wrap: Summer Plans and Club Sale Update
An unusually quiet for Villa news in papers in the past week as there were no controversial Gabby tales or Nigel Pearson stories this...
Villa Paper Wrap: Wishes, Apologies, Motivational Speeches and Fan Engagement
Most fans certainly believe Agbonlahor was assisted with, especially since the 29-year-old managed to use a semi-colon correctly.
Petrov's Wish
On Tuesday we received some of...
Villa Paper Wrap: Randy’s Love Letter, Gabby on Gas and Villa Takeover Talks
Bernstein and King Depart
Monday brought us some more drama and a horrible feeling of being completely bewildered. As I looked through the typical...
An Open Response to Randy Lerner’s Heartfelt Letter
Hi Randy,I’m writing this from my house on the eve of watching yet another inevitable loss for Villa, as has become a weekly custom under...
Villa Owner Randy Lerner Admits Blame For Relegation
It would have been nice if Randy Lerner had written a note to supporters every other month or so during his ownership of the...
London Football Comedy Premiere Competition for Aston Villa Supporters
If you thought the only football comedy in London was when the Aston Villa circus pulls up to the Emirates for the last game...