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...
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...
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...