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.
Five Reasons to Be Cheerful as Villans as Super Cup Nears
Five Reasons to be Cheerful: Kamara Returns and moreAfter a flurry of incomings and outgoings, the transfer merry-go-round has slowed at Villa Park, with a couple more departures seemingly needed before the summer reshuffle can continue. Pre-season has gathered pace, players are steadily returning from injury and World Cup duty, and attention is beginning to turn towards the UEFA Super Cup showdown with Paris...
Aston Villa Get Super Cup Boost, With Brian Madjo Cleared to Play
Aston Villa Win Brian Madjo AppealAston Villa have won their Court of Arbitration for Sport appeal over the registration of Brian Madjo, clearing the teenage forward to play competitive football for the club this season.Madjo signed from Metz in January for a reported £10m fee, but FIFA blocked his registration under Article 19 of its regulations, which restricts international transfers involving players under 18....
Two Considerations for the Aston Villa Starting XI
Dilemmas of the Aston Villa Starting XI
With the six signings so far giving Paul Lambert the makings of a proper Aston Villa squad, two...
What is Predicted for Aston Villa in the 2013/14 Season by the Pundits.
Pundit Predictions for Aston Villa's Season Ahead
Predictions for where teams would finish up in the 2013/14 season even started before the 2012/13 version had...
The Best Fantasy Premier League Villa Players and other Selection Advice
Who's the Best Fantasy Premier League Villa Players to Have in Your Team? By Nick Simmons I have been playing the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) for...
MOMS Fantasy Premier League – Join!
Due to popular demand from you lot, MOMS has decided to set up 'The MOMS Massive League' on Fantasy Premier League to add some...
Aston Villa Away Days Supporter Pictures from the Crewe Game
Aston Villa Away Days Supporter Pictures from CreweAfter stuttering through preseason so far, Paul Lambert started the friendly against Crewe with his strongest starting...
Good News On the Injury Front as Villa’s Preseason Hots Up
The Preseason Villa Injury Situation is Clearing Up
Having had a listless start to their preseason with four draws and a defeat against lesser opposition,...
The Hidden Meaning of the New Aston Villa Shirt Numbers
Looking at the Aston Villa shirt numbers can be a bit like trying to tell the future from reading the tea leaves at the...
How Teenage Villa Supporters Showed up the Press Over Benteke
How Villa Supporters Trump the National Press Over Benteke
As soon as Christian Benteke had handed his transfer request in, to Villa supporters' dismay,...
Highlights and Clues to the Future from Aston Villa Pre Season Fixture at SV Rodinghausen
Clues to Villa's Future from the SV Rodinghausen v Aston Villa Preseason Fixture
While the Christian Benteke transfer saga fired up in the background, Aston...
An Extra Ingredient That’ll Make Christian Benteke Even Better?
Getting the Best Out of Christian Benteke.
By Shelley Osbourne Aston Villa's leading striker, Christian Benteke, will begin preseason training this week with many fans...
The New Official Ball That Will Grace Villa Park in the 2013/14 Season
The £100 Nike 'Incyte' ball
While MOMS still longs for the day when a retro Adidas Tango will be the official football of the Premiership,...
Aston Villa Fixtures 2013/14 – Prepare for Glory!
Aston Villa Fixtures 2013/14
Increasingly there's the feeling at MOMS HQ that Aston Villa will be the surprise package of the season. Certainly in early...