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.
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...
Villa Risk Losing Three of Their Top Five Players According to EA Sports
The Exodus of Villa's Top FC 27 PlayersYesterday, EA SPORTS revealed the latest FC 27 Premier League player ratings for Aston Villa, offering fans some kind of a guide to see how the outside world rates Villa's players ahead of the new season.Having already lost big names such as Morgan Rogers and ouri Tielemans ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, many thought that would be...
Aston Villa Face Tough Route to Final but Remain Favourites
Aston Villa Face Lille in Quarter-finalsIf there's one team that most of the remaining teams in this season's Europa Conference League didn't want to...
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...