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...
Aston Villa’s Big April Games Change Times With One in Limbo
Aston Villa's Big April Games Face ChangeTwo of Aston Villa’s toughest games of the season, their away trips in April to Manchester City and...
Aston Villa’s Registered Squad for the Europa Conference League Knockout Rounds
Aston Villa's Updated Europa Conference League SquadAston Villa had until Friday, February 2, last week, to submit a maximum of three new eligible players...
Aston Villa Receive Further March TV Fixture Changes
Triple Aston Villa Fixture ChangeAston Villa’s Premier League fixtures against both Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers in March have been selected for Sky Sports...
Aston Villa Get Friday Night FA Cup Date
Chelsea vs Aston Villa Friday NightAfter their last gasp win at Middlesbrough in the FA Cup 3rd round, Aston Villa now have a Friday...
Aston Villa’s Growing Defensive Injury Issues Helped by January Calendar
Easing into 2024After the strain of eight games in December for Aston Villa, the month of January, with just two Premier League games and...
Aston Villa’s February Fixture Changes Confirmed
Aston Villa's February Fixture ChangesFollowing on from the change for TV of Aston Villa's end of January clash against Newcastle United, two further Villa...
Aston Villa Stamp Their Passport for the Title Race
Aston Villa Stamp Their Passport for the Title RaceWhile Garth Crookes wrote off Aston Villa's chances of winning the Premier League title as 'sheer...
Legia Warsaw Hit With Major Fine and Ban After Villa Park Events
UEFA'S Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body met today to give their verdict on several recent European games that had experienced trouble. Top of the...
Aston Villa’s Fixture Against Newcastle Receives Slight Change
Aston Villa vs Newcastle United ChangeThe Premier League today announced broadcast changes to Matchweek 22 to satisfy the scheduling of TNT Sports.As a result,...
The Legia Warsaw Stance on their Restricted Ticket Allocation at Villa Park
Restricted AllocationLegia Warsaw have this week voiced their frustration (statement below) at the restricted allocation they have received for their visit to Villa Park,...
Extra Security and Police Horses for Aston Villa’s Forthcoming European Nights
Extra Europa Villa Park MeasuresIf you were wondering why there was the unusual sight of police horses back at Villa Park against Luton Town...
Aston Villa Fans to Expect Another Hold Back After AZ Alkmaar Game
Away Trip to AZ AlkmaarAston Villa's second away day in the Europa Conference League group stages is an always welcome trip to Holland. With...