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.
Leaving Forward Gives Clue to Aston Villa’s Wage Issue
The Maths of Louie Barry Leaving Villa on a PermanentVilla have sold Louie Barry to Sheffield Wednesday to get his wages off the books. That a player who managed one senior game in a cup game was earning as much as he was is a concerning story, and it isn't UEFA's fault...Aston Villa have sold Louie Barry to Sheffield Wednesday on a four-year deal....
Aston Villa Add FC Porto Friendly to Pre-Season Schedule
Aston Villa Confirm FC Porto FriendlyA short-notice trip to the Estádio do Dragão on 25 July slots between two dates at Walsall's Bescot Stadium.Aston Villa have added a friendly away at FC Porto to their pre-season schedule, confirmed by the club at short notice.The game will be played at the Estádio do Dragão on Saturday 25 July, kicking off at 7pm. It lands, neatly...
Villa Paper Wrap: Fox off, Garde Future, Barton Analysis and Youth Opportunities
Almstadt and Fox Shown the Door
News was brought to us by the club on Tuesday that Hendrik Almstadt; Villa’s first ever Sporting Director had...
An Aston Villa Supporter Letter With a Difference
Many thanks to Jamie Green for sending in his 'different' kind of examination of his support for Villa; as if that love was a proper...
Villa Newspaper Wrap: Garde Stay or Go, Fox Narrative, Holidays & Little Appointments
Every Friday we'll be bringing you a round-up of the week's Villa news from elsewhere that actually won't make it into Media Muppets, so...
Ex-Villan Daniel Johnson Interview Suggests Villa Backroom Staff Issues
Following the Samir Carruthers interview that the Football League Paper granted MOMS permission to run, here's another interview from them with an ex-Villan, who...
Should I Stay or Should I Go? A View on the 74 Minute Walk Out
By Molly JennensAs I walked up Witton Lane towards Villa Park, a single supporter chanted “We want Randy Lerner out”, 60 minutes later it...
Who’s going down with Aston Villa this Season?
With Aston Villa very much on their knees at the moment at the foot of the table, only the most optimistic fan will give...
Villa Supporter Response to Collymore’s Forgiveness of Lescott’s Actions
Lescott Tweet Drama
MOMS isn't one for stories based on what football players or pundits have tweeted, see the shameless HITC for that, but there...
The Frustration of an Aston Villa Season Ticket Holder, Aged Seven
Over the past few weeks we've published a couple of open letters from Aston Villa supporters who have supported the club for 40-plus and...
40-years+ Villa Season Ticket Holder Calling Time Until Board is Worthy of Support
By Stephen H.
When Enough is Enough
I am a 61-year-old Villa supporter and have been going to Villa Park for over 50 years and have...
An Aston Villa Fan’s Five Favourite Villa Moments of 2015
2015 - has there ever been an Aston Villa year with so many lows, or even so many Villa managers?! Lambert, Sherwood, McDonald &...
An Aston Villa Supporter’s Christmas List For Santa
By Chris BuddWith Aston Villa needing a swift festival miracle, lets sneak in a quick Christmas list for Santa...if Villa survive this season, then...
Villa Rant: Cheap Mistakes, Best Team & Injuries
VILLA RANT
A point! We got a point! Of course, three would have been a lot better but at least it shows Villa still has...