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.
Villa Extend Asian Pre-Season Tour and Reschedule Bescot Fixture
Two Dates Added to Villa's Asian TourAston Villa have added two friendly matches in Asia to their pre-season schedule and confirmed a date change to a previously announced fixture.Unai Emery's side will face Indonesia All Stars at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium in Jakarta on Saturday, 1 August (7pm), before travelling to Thailand to take on BG Pathum United at True BG Stadium...
Aston Villa Fixtures 2026/27: The Full Premier League Schedule
Aston Villa Fixtures 2026/27Aston Villa's fixtures for the 2026/27 Premier League season have been released today, with the season kicking off on 23rd August — a late start that reflects the World Cup summer.The OpenerVilla begin the season away at Brighton & Hove Albion, a fixture that did not happen by accident. The club lobbied the Premier League a couple of years ago to...
FIFA 2015 Villa Player Tournament Video and AVFC Shirt Sales Stats
Every week MOMS receives several emails from companies trying to get us to promote their wares. Normally, it's apps or fantasy football. This week...
11th Minute Applause Planned By Aston Villa Supporters
Yesterday, one of the funniest Tweets of the day was the suggestion of an 11th minute applause at Villa Park to ironically celebrate the...
Jeff Stelling Delivers The King’s Speech on Boxing Day
If Carlsberg did Christmas speeches…Since the Queen seems to forget to mention football in her annual end of year Christmas speech, the Carlsberg Fan...
The George Best Aston Villa Shirt is Up for Auction
Best ShirtIf there was ever one football shirt I'd want to own, it would be the one worn by George Best when he played...
My Old Man Said Wins National Award at Football Blog Awards
Villa WinAs you would have probably seen via social media My Old Man Said picked up the judges award for 'Best Established Football Blog'...
Aston Villa Have Representative in Upcoming Football Blog Awards
My Old Man Said (MOMS) is proud to be the only Aston Villa representative in the finalists for the Football Blog Awards that take...
QPR Illness and Injuries Give Villa Increased Hope
Normally when it comes to illness and injury, it's Aston Villa that are the ones suffering. Paul Lambert hasn't been able to put out...
Jack Grealish Expected to Sign New Contract During International Break?
Jack Grealish new contract imminent?News reports out of Irish press suggest that Jack Grealish's withdrawal from the Irish Under-21 squad is because he wants...
Aston Villa Transfer Targets Deadline Day Update
Here's our attempt to cut through the transfer deadline day BS.A few reports have said Paul Lambert has been in meetings all morning (pretty...
What Carlos Sanchez Had to Say When He Signed for Aston Villa
MOMS has already discussed what Carlos Sanchez brings to the table at Villa. First of all, it's good to see a player coming in...
New Premier League Cost Control Measure Could Compromise New Aston Villa Owner’s Plans
The Little Known New Premier League Soft Wage Cap It's not widespread knowledge that the Premier League’s latest handbook includes a significant cost control provision...
Roy Keane Aston Villa Assistant Manager Incoming Within the Week?
Roy Keane Aston Villa Assistant Manager by July 7th?
The return of Aston Villa players to preseason training on July 7th will start to herald...