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.
Aston Villa Champions League 2026/27 League Phase Fixtures
Aston Villa Champions League Fixture DatesAston Villa have discovered their eight opponents for the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase. Unai Emery's side will face away trips to Club Brugge, Barcelona, Galatasaray and Slavia Prague, while welcoming Fenerbahçe, Viking FK, Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund to Villa Park. Below is Aston Villa's complete Champions League fixture list, including dates, kick-off times and venues.Barcelona Flight...
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...
The Villa Appetizer: The Visit of the Wenger Boys
With Arsenal achieving what both Manchester City and Chelsea have failed to do in midweek and qualify for the Champion's League knock-out stages, will...
Today’s Petrov Charity Match is Hopefully a Step Towards Villa vs Celtic (updated)
Support Stan #19
Today at Halesowen Town Football Club, the extended Villa family of ex-players (and friends) will get together to honour Stan Petrov in...
Aston Villa Fans Join Real Madrid on Oviedo Board
Aston Villa fans join Real Madrid on Real Oviedo board after buying shares
By Lewis RymondLike some fellow MOMS writers, I am now a part-owner...
What Do Aston Villa Fans Think of Lambert’s 4-2-3-1 Formation?
This post is literally a quick question. What do you think of Lambert's twist on the old 4-3-3 /4-5-1 when defending?Obviously, Villa have been...
Lambert’s Limes – Away Day Experience at Sunderland (Sweet MON Revenge!)
Villa's unbeaten run against MON continues with a vital win at Sunderland. Gabby's first goal in 29 games, an immense performance from Benteke and a solid full debut from Westwood. Starring Chris Herd, Ian Taylor and the Villa massive. Also, check out the end for the perfect Guy for your Bonfire!
Ex-Villan Dion Dublin Gives Frank Views on Lambert’s Villa
Unlike Savage, Dublin doesn't reckon Villa are heading for the drop
Ex-Villa favourite Dion Dublin did the interview rounds for the League Cup this week....
Paolo Di Canio’s ‘banter’ with Villa Fans – Full Video
It seems the press have tried to spin Paolo Di Canio's post-match gesturing to both sets of fans, as him suggesting Villa were getting...
What Happen to the One Stan Petrov Banner? The Answer…
You may have noticed that in the last two Villa matches at Villa Park, the 'One Stan Petrov' banner has been nowhere to be...
Do or Die Crunch Time for Aston Villa in Nextgen vs Celtic
After losing their first two games in the Nextgen Series tournament Aston Villa's young lions looked like they were not going to repeat last...
Vote for Villa’s Most Skillful Player and Win an England Shirt on MOMS
MOMS England Shirt Competition It was only a few seasons ago when England seemed to field between four to six current or former Aston Villa...
The Godfather Voice of Martin Jol Weighs Up the Villa
"I have a sneaky feeling he will play" - Jol on Darren Bent
From the words of Martin 'Grolsch Man' Jol, it seems two facts...
Part Two of Benteke Proves He Can Score Point-Blank Range Headers! (With Video)
Benteke's International Glory
Well, talk about learning from your mistakes. Since Christian Benteke missed a point-blank range header against Spurs , the Villa striker has...