Opinion
What Istanbul Won’t Fix – Aston Villa’s Ceiling is Fine, but the Floor Needs Fixing
There's Always the Europa LeagueAt the start of this season, after five games without a win, MOMS joked there was always the Europa League — in terms of securing passage to the Champions League. Villa recovered their league form though and went on a merciless winning run of 11 games in all competitions. Suddenly, it looked in the winter that Villa would have Champions...
Two Routes to the Champions League. One Night in Lille.
Aston Villa are Looking for a Vital Jump Start in LilleThey say a week can be a long time in football and Aston Villa supporters have just entered one such week. Currently there are two clear routes for Villa into next season's Champions League, but after their team's slump in form in the past month, fans are increasingly anxious that both may close sooner...
Aston Villa Need One Key Improvement to Entertain Champions League Qualification
Aston Villa's Champions' League CredentialsHaving the best home record this season of any club in Europe has gone a long way to seeing Aston...
Clearing up the Permutations of European Qualification for Aston Villa
European Qualification Picture for Aston VillaWith only four matches left in the current Premier League season, the race for European football is now at...
The Challenging Path to a Top Half Finish for Aston Villa
Breaking Aston Villa's 11th Place LimboAt the turn of the year, Opta stats proposed that 11th was the most likely Premier League position Aston...
Gone in 90 Seconds, Villa’s Set Piece Shambles and Mings Meltdown.
The Good, Bad and Ugly of Bournemouth and the RestUsually, it takes 90 minutes for early season hope and optimism to be checked, Aston...
Stating the Villa Obvious – Sensible Aston Villa Signing Cops Flack
Stating the Villa Obvious - Ashley Young SigningThere's a presumption that everyone is entitled to an opinion. Indeed, that would be a be fair...
The Forgotten Tale of Aston Villa’s Premier League Saviour
How Aston Villa's Forgotten Man Built an Unlikely LegacyEmbed from Getty ImagesWith reports linking Egyptian winger Trezeguet with a move to Turkey, it’s increasingly...
The Solution to Aston Villa’s Perceived Striking Problem With Ollie Watkins Doesn’t Exist
The Ollie Watkins DebateLast season was ultimately a frustrating season for Ollie Watkins, Aston Villa's top scorer for the past two seasons. Big things...
Hard Truths and Context of Aston Villa’s Recent Failure to Take Opportunities
MOMS looks at the reality of Aston Villa at this moment in time.As the fixtures get harder, Aston Villa continue to shirk opportunities to...
FIFA 21 — What is it doing to Modern Football Fans?
By Phil ShawWith FIFA 21 released in the past week, My Old Man Said podcast contributor Phil Shaw looks at his relationship to the...
Aston Villa Supporters Are Looking in the Wrong Place for Miracles
By Phillip Shaw
'You just have to ask yourself the question. Do I need this in my life?'
It goes without saying that Villa fans are hurting....
‘Steve Bruce Has Failed’ – Pessimism or Reality?
By Sam Lovell
Could Have, Should Have...
What now then?Being a big club does not mean you should get promoted, having the largest average attendance in the...
Aston Villa’s Flawed and Wasteful Championship Strategy Analysed
'Villa’s board have attempted to buy a team rather than build a team'.
Difference
In the build up to the playoff final, former Hull City and...