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...
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...
Rémi Garde ‘Big Point’ Post-Saints Interview (Audio)
After getting tonked 6-1 against Southampton last season at St Mary's, a 1-1 draw is progress of sorts, especially at a time when every...
Operation Drawstring for Birmingham Homeless at Christmas Update
Operation Drawstring Update
By Kerry LenihanSince I started the Operation Drawstring project the support has been overwhelming, so I want to start by saying a...
Rémi Garde Confirmed as Aston Villa Boss and White Hart Lane Bound
Rémi Garde has signed a three-and-a-half year contract to be the boss of Aston Villa, as Lerner and Fox gamble on the French man...
A Glimmer of Light for Aston Villa Supporters Amongst the Doom
In recent years Aston Villa supporters have been hit with some depressing and frightening statistics that increasingly tarnish the name of our club. Record number...
Seeing Aston Villa Through Blues’ Eyes (Video)
The first Second City derby in five years, in the recent League Cup clash, was a welcome break from the current woe of the...
Who’s Leaving Aston Villa Before Transfer Deadline Day?
From the sounds of it transfer deadline day might be a quiet affair for Aston Villa. Maybe Joleon Lescott will be heading Villa's way and...
There’s Something Missing From the New Aston Villa Squad Numbers
Every year the list of the new Aston Villa squad numbers offers up at least some clues to the manager's thinking for the season...
Rugby World Cup Posts Cause Complication to Villa Park Pitch
Rugby World Cup Villa Park IssueIn the forthcoming 2015/16 season Villa Park will host a couple of extra games than normal, as it welcomes...
Roy Keane Accuses Sherwood of Being a Vulture for the Villa Job. So What’s he?
“If we lose three or four on the spin (with Ireland), then I will leave Villa.”Conspiracy theorist Villa supporters once thought that Roy Keane...
Forget the Wigan FA Cup Winner Relegation Comparison, it’s a Different Story for Villa
When you look at the Premier League table, the first thought that springs to mind is 'we're not out of the woods yet'. Those...
Agbonlahor Out? Regardless, Sherwood Says Semi-Final is Winnable
Aston Villa vs Liverpool - FA Cup Semi-Final 2015
Despite a turbulent season Villa are heading to Wembley, and with an upturn in form clearly...