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...
Paul Lambert’s (& Villa Marketing Team’s) Season Ticket Holder’s Message.
Today an email was sent out on the behalf of Villa manager Paul Lambert to season ticket holders...but the last paragraph seems to have...
The New Official Ball That Will Grace Villa Park in the 2012/13 Season
While MOMS longs for the day when a retro Adidas Tango will be the official football of the Premiership, here is the ball that...
Release Lambert’s Lime Lions! (and fixtures)
So on the 18th August at Upton Park, a clash of claret and blue with West Ham, will see the release of the Lambert's...
Know Your Rights – Support, Stewards, Banners and the Old Bill
The game against Bolton at Villa Park witnessed a full spectrum of supporter emotion, from the generously observed sixth minute celebratory tribute to Bolton's Fabrice...
Randy Lerner’s Cut and Paste Letter Job
A Venglos View - Randy Lerner's Letter to Fans Having just read a letter from Lincoln City's chairman Bob Dorian to season ticket holders, addressing...
From Bulgaria With Love – The Unshakable Support for ‘Stanley’ Petrov
While a shaven-headed Stiliyan Petrov was coming to the end of a tough week of treatment for his leukemnia in a London hospital, back...
Predict Villa’s Final Points Total DVD Competition
Can you predict Villa's final points tally for the end of 2011/12 season?
Predict correctly and you have a chance of winning DVD's for...
#19 – Message to Liverpool Fans from Villa Fans
Update: Thanks - 16 Dec 2012The original post below was first used to help rally the support of Liverpool fans for the Petrov applause...
Aston Villa Football Club’s response to Villa vs Celtic for Stan
Aston Villa vs Celtic for Stan
Any plans?
Update 26/4/12: MOMS spoke to Villa on the 24th April about the situation regarding the potential match, but...
Aston Villa vs Celtic Tribute for Stiliyan Petrov Proposal
£19 ticket Aston Villa vs Celtic Tribute Idea
After discussions with fellow Villa supporters on the MOMS Facebook page, the following letter below was sent to Aston Villa...
Mani of the Stone Roses’ Impressive Aston Villa Knowledge
(Updated: 5/11/2015)Mani XL
He may be a Manchester United fan, but did you know that Mani, the bass player of The Stone Roses and Primal...