My Old Man Said — An Aston Villa Podcast

Aston Villa's ill-fated trip to Newcastle United is discussed in what has been a week of bad news for Unai Emery and his team. How will the injuries of Emi Buendia and Tyrone Mings impact Villa's season? Have their expectation's for the Premier League this season lowered, but will the Europa Conference League become a saving grace? UTV New Special VPN Offer with Four Months Free This episode of th...

The most exciting season for Aston Villa supporters in recent memory kicks off at St James' Park, against another team that threatens the top six old guard. We catch up on the latest happenings at Villa and preview the game. UTV GET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PATRON PODCAST CHANNEL and JOIN MATCH CLUB If you want ad-free advance versions of the shows and extra exclusive shows during the month and to join...

On the eve of a new Premier League season, we take stock of the preseason and expectations of the club. In terms of the preseason efforts of the team, we look at some of the following areas: Tielemans preseason emergence and impact on the team. Coutinho's performance in recent friendlies and future role. Questioning the right-back situation and potential upgrades. The role of Chambers and Carlos i...

Aston Villa Show They Mean Business Moussa Diaby has joined Aston Villa and they have kicked off their PremIer League Summer Series campaign in the USA. The MOMS team discuss the following and much more: The Moussa Diaby Signing The playing style, versatility and potential contributions to the team of Aston Villa's latest signing Villa Youth's Preseason opportunity What realistic chance does this...

Aston Villa's 2023/24 got off to a quiet start at the Bescott, before the squad jetted off to the USA to start their summer camp and play in the Premier League Summer series. We look at what constitutes a good preseason for Villa and some of the issues it throws up, while going through the latest Villa news, Three Points and Media Muppets. UTV GET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PATRON PODCAST CHANNEL and JOIN...

With two solid transfers in the bag for Aston Villa, we look at what else has been happening in the window so far and who is also set to leave the club this summer. UTV GET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PATRON PODCAST CHANNEL and JOIN MATCH CLUB If you want ad-free advance versions of the shows and extra exclusive shows during the month and to join My Old Man Said's 24/7 Villa community, Match Club, please d...

MOMS went to the recent public consultation for the renewed North Stand plans and stuck around to talk to all the relevant parties in the Villa Park development - from the architects to the building and travel project managers - to get listeners of the show, a full insight into what exactly is happening in terms of the short and long-term future of Villa Park. UTV Huge VPN Savings and Bonus Gift T...

He's not quite through the door yet, but once he's back from his holidays, Villarreal centre-back Pau Torres should be rejoining his former manager Unai Emery at Aston Villa. We look at why Villa have forked out the reported £31.5m on him, despite already having three very decent centre-backs in their ranks. Plus, we catch up on all the other latest Villa news, the Three Points and look at some po...

It's time for Aston Villa's big hitters to get the underrated or overrated treatment. With the transfer window in full swing we look at the key members of the current Aston Villa squad under Unai Emery. Part two of the two parts. UTV Huge VPN Savings and Bonus Gift This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, which was named as one of TIME’s 2022 Best Inventions (Apps...

With the transfer window in full swing we look at the current Aston Villa squad under Unai Emery and across last season to see if each player is either underrated or overrated. Part one of two parts, the second of which is out very soon. UTV Huge VPN Savings and Bonus Gift This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, which was named as one of TIME’s 2022 Best Inventions&nbs...

Just when you think Aston Villa are back in Europe and it should be plain sailing for a while, the Villaverse has once again thrown up some strange twists. First of all, Villa CEO Christian Purslow left, as we discussed in the last episode. Now, Villa have iced a rebrand and decided to start the season with two badges. There's also a low-key kit launch and two sponsor announcements that have provi...

PART 2 The MOMS team catches up with the latest happens at Villa Park from Villa CEO Christian Purslow leaving to the signing of Youri Tielemans. In the second part of the show, there is some updated Villa news, before we go in-depth on Purslow's departure, then end with Media Muppets (apologies in advance for the crass humour contained in this section!). UTV Huge VPN Savings and Bonus Gift T...

The MOMS team catches up with the latest happens at Villa Park from Villa CEO Christian Purslow leaving to the signing of Youri Tielemans. Plus, we cast an eye on some of the weird and wonderful happenings in world football in the past week or so. Episode 244 will come in two parts, with the second part coming very soon. UTV Huge VPN Savings and Four Months Free This episode of the My Old Man...

With the dust settling on Aston Villa's season and the players jetting off on holidays, we look at how the Europa Conference League picture is shaping up and what's actually happening in the transfer window at the moment. Plus, catch up on the Villa News, Three Points and Media Muppets. UTV GET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PATRON PODCAST CHANNEL and JOIN MATCH CLUB If you want ad-free advance versions of th...

It's been a long time since the final day of a Premier League season landed at Villa Park with something tangible at stake. We look back at Aston Villa's Europa Conference League winning happy ending, as Unai Emery completes a very successful first chapter at Aston Villa. We also catch up on the latest Villa news, Three Points and Media Muppet activity. Thanks for listening. UTV Huge VPN Savings a...

It's do or die time in terms of snatching the last European place left. Can Aston Villa get the win they need at home to Brighton to seal the deal? in the last Something for the Weekend for the season, we look ahead to the game and Brighton, who have had an impressive season of their own. UTV Huge VPN Savings and Four Months Free This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is sponsored by NordVPN,...

A hard-fought point for Aston Villa at Anfield following Brentford's 3-1 win at Spurs, sets up a Villa Park finale against Brighton, with a win guaranteeing them Europa Conference League football next season. Anything less though and Villa could still end up 9th in the table - with Spurs and Brentford still in the shake-up for the Europa Conference League prize. UTV Huge VPN Savings and Four Month...

In Aston Villa's final away game of the season, they have to play the team with the second best home record in the Premier League. Liverpool have only lost once at Anfield all season, but Villa will probably need to win, if they are to have any chance of a Europa League spot. A draw would keep them alive for an outside chance of the Europa Conference. Regardless of the permutations of this season,...

Seven consecutive home Premier League defeats against Spurs, it was getting unbearable. Led by an inspired John McGinn performance though, Aston Villa finally broke their hoodoo and kept themselves in the hunt for at least a Europa Conference place, despite Brighton's impressive 3-0 win away at Arsenal. We look back at an impressively controlled sixth consecutive home win and Villa's use of the 'c...

We look ahead to Aston Villa hosting Spurs in what is something of a last stand for potential Europa League football. Also in the show, why Villa fans should be wary of ex Philadelphia 76ers President Chris Heck coming in, as the club seeks to expand further commercially. UTV Huge VPN Savings and Four Months Free This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, which was n...

After a 10-game unbeaten run bolted Aston Villa's Europa League contention, the reality of their difficult finish to the season is beginning to bite. With Spurs, Liverpool and Brighton to come, the three teams immediately above them in the Premier League table, things don't get any easier. It's looking like Unai Emery's team's race is run for this season. We look back the 1-0 loss away to Wolves a...

While Aston Villa are looking to set up next season by getting in Barcelona Sporting Director Mateu Alemany, on the field, they can set-up an exciting end to this season, if they beat Wolves at Molineux. Something for the Weekend catches up with the latest Villa happenings and previews the Wolves game. UTV Huge VPN Savings and Four Months Free This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is sponsor...

Without the benefit of any returning injured players to his squad, Unai Emery's task to get something at Old Trafford was always going to be a tough task. We look back at the 1-0 defeat at Old Trafford, as Villa gear up for their final four fixtures. We also catch up on all the Villa news, the Three Points and Media Muppets and Nuggets. UTV Huge VPN Savings and Four Months Free This episode of the...

Aston Villa's trip to Old Trafford, on paper is their hardest fixture left. We look ahead to the game against Manchester United and also reflect on what Christian Purslow told the Villa Fan Advisory Board last week regarding the clubs plans for the summer transfer window. UTV Huge VPN Savings and Four Months Free This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, which was named...

In an extra show, we look back at a rather pragmatic version of Aston Villa, who beat Fulham 1-0 at Villa Park. Also, we reflect on the 15% season ticket price rise, after the club officially announced it. UTV Huge VPN Savings and Four Months Free This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, which was named as one of TIME’s 2022 Best Inventions (Apps and Software secti...