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...
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...
Aston Villa Preseason Fixture List 2014/15 From Mansfield to Parma
Aston Villa Preseason Fixture List 2014/15
It's almost a week away from when the Villa players not involved in the World Cup and management will...
Aston Villa Takeover Continues to Drag Heels
As MOMS suggested last month, this Aston Villa takeover business isn't going to be swift process. The BBC today confirmed that 'no credible buyer' was...
Aston Villa Face Daunting Early Run Against Top 5 in Fixture List 2014/15
Aston Villa Fixture List 2014/15
After a brutal start to last season with the opening three games against teams that finished in the top four,...
Time for Aston Villa to have a Birthday Party Next Season?
By Trevor FisherWith a climate of uncertainty at Villa Park forecast this summer for Aston Villa supporters, the current World Cup in Brazil makes...