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....
Saint’s Manager Nigel Adkins and Steven Davis Dish on Villa
The Other Side of the DugoutFrom the sound of Nigel Adkins' pre-match press conference on the visit of Aston Villa, it sounds like he...
Benteke Facts – The Top 10 of the New Christian Benteke Phenomena
BENTEKE FACTS TOP 10
By Kerry LenihanVilla supporters have a good instinct for a potential hero. It didn't matter that Ron Vlaar was shipping three...
Who’s Missing From the Official Aston Villa Team Photo? In Lambert We Trust.
It's seems they'll be no olive branch issued by Paul Lambert to a couple of previously senior Aston Villa players. Richard Dunne made it...
Hallelujah! Emile Heskey Set To End Up As Far Away From Villa Park As Possible.
Once Emile Heskey was finally off Aston Villa's wage bill, there was one final curious thought that crossed most Villa fan's minds. What team...
Don’t Ban the ‘One Stan Petrov’ Banner Petition – Update and Clarification
As some of you will be aware the issue of the Aston Villa's banning of the 'One Stan Petrov' has started to spread to...
Should Villa’s Christian Benteke Sue the Birmingham Mail?
If you believe the headlines the Birmingham Mail sprouts out, Aston Villa's new signing Christian Benteke is a certified criminal (see below). It's a...
David Moyes and Phil Neville Talk Aston Villa
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DUGOUT
David Moyes
In Everton manager David Moyes' press conference for the Villa game, the questions seemed to concentrate on Everton's...
Lambert’s Limes – The Villa Away Day Experience at West Ham
LAMBERT'S LIMES
By Kerry LenihanMusic blaring, beer flowing, naked torsos left, right and centre, combined with 100’s of excited faces, you’d think I’d just walked...
Aston Villa Away Supporters Forced to Suffer Poor Conditions in Boleyn Ground Heat
Boleyn Ground. 18th August 2012.For 90 minutes most of the travelling Aston Villa away supporters who'd came to witness Paul Lambert's first game as...
The Hammers Big Sam on Aston Villa
By now you've probably read what Paul Lambert has said about the forthcoming season opener vs West Ham, so rather than rehash that, lets...
Aston Villa Will Play Celtic Twice…in the NextGen Series at Least
The NextGen Series
While Villa will have to wait perhaps to next preseason to see the desired Aston Villa vs Celtic match in honour Stilyian...
Paul Lambert Offers Words of Wisdom on the Cover of WSC Magazine
When Saturday Comes magazine is a little like Private Eye magazine when it comes to its witty covers. On the cover of the new...