My Old Man Said — An Aston Villa Podcast

It wasn't pretty at times at Goodison Park, but after showing some class in the first half and determination in the second, Aston Villa got their first win of 2022. Their 1-0 win over Everton sets them up nicely for a 16-day winter break, when Steven Gerrard will get the opportunity to finally get time to lay down his plans properly. We look back at the Everton game and how the upcoming break will...

Despite decent patches in games and impressive new signings, Aston Villa are increasingly in need of a win to trigger their season back into life. We look at their next stop in trying to do so, as Villa visit manager-less Everton. UTV Get a Free Share on MOMS This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is brought to you by Freetrade, the commission-free investing app. Get set up to start your inve...

After an underserved loss at Old Trafford at the start of the last week, Aston Villa restored some pride at the weekend with a late comeback from two goals down to earn a draw against Manchester United. With new signings Lucas Digne and Philippe Coutinho front and centre of the action. As well as the clashes with United, the MOMS team discuss the potential of Villa'a new January signings and how t...

After VAR despair at Old Trafford in the FA Cup, Aston Villa get a chance at Villa Park for both revenge and the opportunity to do a league double over Manchester United this season. Since their last game against United though, Villa have signed both Philippe Coutinho and Lucas Digne. Can they make a difference? UTV Get a Free Share on MOMS This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is brought to...

Surely it's time for Aston Villa to win the FA Cup? It's something Villa fans have often mused in recent times, since the last time was 1957 and it's the only trophy that fans of a certain age haven't witnessed Villa winning. In the context of this season and what kind of role new loan signing Philippe Coutinho could play, a victory at Old Trafford to match the one in the league, earlier in the se...

Aston Villa begin 2022 with the first real blemish on Steven Gerrard's record at Villa. The 2-1 loss at Brentford, the second game in succession that they have given up a lead to lose the game, will have supporters wanting the soft spine of the team rectified in the January transfer window. As well as the latest Villa news, there's the latest Three Points of the world of football and Media Muppets...

2021 was a certainly a transformative year for Aston Villa. The fairytale duo of Dean Smith and Jack Grealish were no more and the club received a Steven Gerrard facelift. On the field we've seen indifferent form at the end of one season and the start of another, although now with a new boss man in charge, Villa look leaner and meaner. Will Covid derail the progress in 2022 though? To look back on...

2021 was a certainly a transformative year for Aston Villa. The fairytale duo of Dean Smith and Jack Grealish were no more and the club received a Steven Gerrard facelift. On the field we've seen indifferent form at the end of one season and the start of another, although now with a new boss man in charge, Villa look leaner and meaner. Will Covid derail the progress in 2022 though? To look back on...

After a break in shows due to traveling and tech issues, the My Old Man Said podcast is back to look at the Villa Park clash against Burnley, as Steven Gerrard tries to make it five wins from seven games. Get a Free Share on MOMS This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is brought to you by Freetrade, the commission-free investing app. Get set up to start your investment journey in 2022 and get...

Three wins out of four for Aston Villa, it's enough to make a Villa fan delirious after a five-game losing streak. The MOMS team catch up on the latest Villa news, the Three Points of the footballing world, Media Muppets and Gerrard's latest win against Leicester City. Get a free share on MOMS This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is brought to you by Freetrade, the commission-free investing...

After a quick look back at an ultimately encouraging game of two halves against Manchester City in mid-week, we look ahead to the visit of Leicester City to Villa Park. Even with the loss of Leon Bailey to injury, Villa will be looking to get another positive result on the board under Steven Gerrard. UTV Get a Free Share on MOMS This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is brought to you by Free...

Aston Villa sort out the worst away record of the Premier League, by beating Crystal Palace, as Steven Gerrard makes it back-to-back wins in his first two games. The first time a Villa manager has managed that since John Gregory. As well as discussing the Palace game, we catch up on the Villa news, Three Points and the Media Muppets of the week. Enjoy! UTV Get a free share on MOMS This episode of...

It's so far, so good for Steve Gerrard as Aston Villa's new Head Coach, as Villa fans have become increasingly impressed by Gerrard's application as Villa's Head Coach so far. Now comes his first away game as Villa's boss, away to Crystal Palace, who boast an unbeaten home record this season. After a 'Villa Minute', Something for the Weekend looks ahead to that fixture and beyond. UTV Get a Free S...

Steven Gerrard kicked off his reign as Aston Villa Head Coach with a very welcome win against Brighton to break Villa's five-game losing streak. We look back at the Villa Park clash and the reaction to the game...and getting back from it. Also, we catch up on the latest Villa news, Media Muppets, Manchester City ghost crypto companies, the Kim Kardashian and Leeds United Afghanistan airlift and th...

After a whirlwind of Head Coach activity in the international break, Aston Villa play Brighton at Villa Park with Steven Gerrard now pulling the strings of a team searching for urgent improvement. It may take some getting used to, but it's certainly fired up expectations for the rest of the season, after a concerning start. In the latest Something for the Weekend, we chat Gerrard and Brighton. UTV...

It still feels a bit strange with Dean Smith getting the sack so suddenly. The MOMS team do a deep dive on what went wrong for the ex-Villa Head Coach who had dreams of taking Aston Villa to the Champions' League. It feels a little bit like the Ron Atkinson sacking many years ago. Should he had gone? Was he ultimately overrated or underrated? And what of the prospect of Steven Gerrard? (who we'll...

After their fifth consecutive loss was recorded Friday night, Aston Villa parted ways with likeable Head Coach Dean Smith by Sunday lunchtime. The MOMS team give their first impressions on the sacking and look back at the Southampton game, which was to be Smith's last. There's also the Villa News, Media Muppets and the Three Points. They'll be a bumper episode on Dean Smith's departure out shortly...

Aston Villa need a win desperately to stop the rot. Can they get a similar smash and grab win at St Mary's to last season, against a team that recently has had their number? This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is brought to you by Freetrade, the commission-free investing app. Get yourself a free share on MOMS, check out -  freetrade.io/moms  . Your capital is at risk. UTV GET THE...

Four consecutive losses leaves Aston Villa wondering what kind of season lays ahead. A general ineptness about Villa's play suggests that any complacency about their potential destiny this season, could be punished. The MOMS team looks into what is going wrong, the Hammers 4-1 defeat, as well as catching up on the Villa News, Media Muppets and the Three Points. This episode of the My Old Man Said...

All hasn't been well in recent weeks for Aston Villa, with Dean Smith's men slumping to three consecutive losses. Is it early season teething troubles with injuries not helping? Or is it a case of a wrong formation choice - i.e. 3-5-2? Well, Villa's next game is a tough one in which to fix their woes, with the visit of the Top 4 West Ham to Villa Park. After a Villa Minute, we look at the game ahe...

At the Emirates, Aston Villa served up one of their worst performances under Dean Smith in their 3-1 defeat to Arsenal. Why did such a performance happen? Is it time for panic stations? The MOMS team digs in. Also, there's triple Media Muppet activity, A Three Points that includes a 40-0 win and much, much, much more. UTV This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is brought to you by  Penfo...

As the fallout from the Wolves game begins to clear, Dean Smith looks ahead to Arsenal, the team Villa have done the best against in recent seasons. After winning the last three games and a friendly,Villa will be looking to break a run of two defeats to get back on track. As well as discussing the Wolves and Arsenal games, there's 'A Villa Minute' and the player we'd poach off Arsenal to improve V...

What on earth happened in that last 10 minutes against Wolves? What a limp horror show it was at Villa Park. Poor game management is one thing, but considering how good Aston Villa's back four had been last season, is it now time to ditch Dean Smith's new three centre-back formation? The MOMS team look at the Wolves game, the latest Villa news, Three Points, Media Muppets and much more. This episo...

It's been four weeks since Aston Villa supporters made their way to Villa Park, the long-awaited return sees the visit of Wolves in a tricky mid-table clash. We catch up on Dean Smith's pre-match press conference and the international duty race against time for Emi Martinez and Douglas Luiz to be involved against the Dogheads. Also, what's with this chatter about Dean Smith and the England job? GE...

Time flies when you're having fun, although there's already been a fair few heart in the mouth kind of moments during the reign of Dean Smith as Aston Villa's Head Coach over the past three years. After catching up on the latest Villa news during the international break and the Three Points - that include the Newcastle take over, Pep Guardiola's dodgy dealings and Howard Webb's bizarre marriage -...