My Old Man Said — An Aston Villa Podcast

Steve Bruce called it Villa's worst game of the season, but none brought Villa supporters more joy. David, Dan and Negatron discuss the latest Second City Derby, the return of Gabby, what is happening with Villa's forward play, why can't Villa play football, the shift in summer transfer needs and Ugo Ehiogu's urban myth. Also, chat turns to the fall of Leeds, Blues chances of staying in the Champi...

With the Villa vs Blues derby receiving an extra double dose of intrigue - namely Jonathan Kodjia's suspension and the return to football of Harry Redknapp as the Blues' interim boss - there's plenty to talk about going into what is the most keenly anticipated game at Villa Park this season. David and Dan reflect the performance issue highlighted by the Easter defeats. How Bruce can get this team...

On the eve of Harry Redknapp bringing the Blues to Villa Park in his first game, My Old Man Said Podcast folk David, Dan and Chad relive their first Aston Villa vs Birmingham City Second City derbies in a segment that originally ran in Episode 10. There's the cup game from the 1993/94 season, the Enckelman Nightmare of 2002 and the majestic 5-1 Villa Park win in 2008. Enjoy. Don't forget to suppor...

The last gasp dash to the play-offs draws to a halt after Aston Villa fail to beat a stubborn Burton side, but it's a time for reflection rather than disappointment. David and Dan look at Villa's core failure this season, the recent improvement and the further improvement needed. They also answer questions like will there be life with and without Kodjia? Does Grealish have a place in Bruce's plans...

David and Dan look at the transformation of a team that couldn't win in 2017 to becoming the team now top of the Championship form table. The bigger questions are also looked at: Can Villa go through the gears to become a promotion team next season? What's missing? Can we transcend just grinding out results? As well as the return of Twitter with Tony and Jedinak's Jungle, we also answer listener's...

After a break of a few weeks due to personal and technical issues the My Old Man Said podcast returns to catch up on a issues in the Villa universe. The play-off hopes maybe over, so it's time to look at some other issues before we catch up in a future episode with what's been happening on the pitch. We look at Tony Xia's focus turning from this season to next, his request for ideas for improved m...

The bonus episode of the My Old Man Said podcast that's recorded in a pub. We bring the podcast series up to date, looking at Aston Villa's transfer activity - in and out - and also share some insights into the recent Fan Consultation Group meeting with Steve Bruce. David and Dan also touch on the shambles that was the trip to Brentford (aka Pub Team), as Villa's fading promotion hopes were dealt...

After a winter break* the MOMS podcast is back for more claret & blue fun and frolics. As the transfer window closes and we prepare for the dawn of the Steve Bruce footballing revolution with a team littered with his own players, we look at what's been going wrong, the recent performances, and how some of the new buys will help the team. David, Dan and Chad also look at the McCormack situation and...

The bonus episode of the My Old Man Said podcast that's recorded in a pub. This time we look back at Villa's final games of 2016 - the home games against Burton and Leeds - and try to make out what Steve Bruce's Plan A is, if it's his substitutes that are winning the points. David and Dan also look at the Villa midfield situation and the silver linings that the African Cup of Nations might actuall...

The MOMS Aston Villa podcast is back in the pub for a Chrimbo edition with claret & blue Christmas Carols to boot. As Villa enter a vital Christmas period six points off the play-offs, wins are needed and also a balanced team to get the performances is a must, as the January transfer window approaches. David & Dan discuss Villa supporters main questions, including the matter of McPorkmack, the bal...

Finally, an episode of My Old Man Said recorded in a pub. It's the first of the extra episodes of the MOMS Podcast that will will occasionally be released in addition to the regular show on Mon/Tues. These shorter shows, recorded on location, are just an excuse to get the latest Villa issues off our chests and give you a pre-match fix. On the first MOMS extra show we look at Bruce's puzzling decis...

Jack Grealish's late strike against Wigan secured Villa's fourth straight home win on a day that My Old Man Said sat down with ex-Villa boss Ron Atkinson to discuss the current Villa situation and his time at Villa, amongst football anecdotes aplenty on a cast including Brian Clough, Paul McGrath, Andy Gray, David Hirst and Doug Ellis. A big thanks to Big Ron for his time. UTVSupport the MOMS podc...

After Steve Bruce goes seven games unbeaten and Villa can suddenly have the play-off places in sight. This episode looks at the last couple of Villa games, the promotion picture and the game against Leeds. Also, Jedinak, Grealish, Westwood and the Villa midfield are all under the microscope. Then there's the usual favourites - Jedinak's Jungle, Twitter with Tony and Five Reasons. Apologies for the...

Recorded on location at Villa Park during the Villa vs Celtic U-23 game, we look at the latest results in Steve Bruce's unbeaten Villa record, the return of Gabby and what's happening with Tshibola. Plus, there's Jedinak's Jungle, Twitter with Tony & FIve Reasons. UTVVote for MOMS in the FSF Awards - http://bit.ly/VoteMOMSSupport the MOMS podcast by becoming a Patron - bit.ly/MOMSpatronsPodcast de...

It's the first Second City derby at St Andrews for almost six years, although the memory of all hell breaking loose in the League Cup Quarter-final in 2011 is still fresh in the memory. We preview the Blues match-up and look back at our own first derby experiences. We also look back at Villa's first back-to-back wins since May 2015 and Steve Bruce's promising start. Plus, there's MOMS QT, Five Rea...

Does the manager matter? We look at why the Villa players are underachieving, the prospects of Steve Bruce, the need for Ross McCormack to step up, Jedinak's international issues, the Wolves game & more. Plus, there's plenty of fun with the voices of Villa, listener questions and five reasons to be cheerful. UTVHelp support the My Old Man Said podcast by becoming a MOMS Patron. For more details -...

Roberto Di Matteo is gone and Steve Bruce is incoming. We look at the changing of the guard at Villa and also look at the other runners who were in the race. Plus, run the rule over the under performing Mile Jedinak, answer listener questions, look ahead to the Wolves game and have five reasons to be cheerful as Villa fans. UTVHelp support the My Old Man Said podcast by becoming a MOMS Patron. For...

David and Dan try to make sense of the visit of the Toon to Villa Park. From the first half disgrace to the late fightback. Certain players get called out while others get a pat on the back. They also weight up the latest episode in the Jack Grealish soap opera. Also on the show: Jedinak's Jungle, Twitter with Tony & Call Collyflower, and actor Clive Owen randomly pops up discussing with MOMS, Ash...

Three draws on the trot? Is Alex McLeish back in charge? The show looks at the midfield issues, defensive dilemmas, focuses on Ashley Westwood - can he improve? Plus, there's Jedinak's Jungle, Five Reasons and more. N.B - apologies for the technical issue with the audio, but after a microphone died, an internal laptop mic had to be used in emergency. It was either that, or no show. VOTE, VOTE, VOT...

Villa return after the international break to replace Steven Spielberg as the main show in Birmingham with games against Forest and Brentford. We discuss how Villa will turn around their poor start to the season, the club's new technical direction and the Fans Consultation Group meeting with Villa owner Tony Xia. Plus, there's Jedinak's Jungle & Tony Meets Villa Fans on Twitter. CLICK TO VOTE for...

MOMS editor David Michael and the Villa Underground's Dan Rogers take an in-depth look at the rebuilding process over the summer transfer window, as Roberto Di Matteo and his team went about trying to turn the Villa first team from zeroes to heroes. In short, a team fit for promotion. CLICK TO VOTE for podcast in the Football Blogging Awards -ctt.ec/8F3XEHelp support the My Old Man Said podcast by...

Episode 3 of My Old Man Said discusses the arrival of Mile Jedinak, the search for Mr World Class, meeting Tony Xia and breaks down the Huddersfield and Derby games. Plus, there's 'Jedinak's Jungle', 'Twitter with Tony' and Five Reasons to be Cheerful as Villa Fans. AVFC UTVCLICK TO VOTE for podcast in the Football Blogging Awards -ctt.ec/8F3XEHelp support the My Old Man Said podcast by becoming a...

Episode 2 of My Old Man Said covers the first week of Aston Villa's Championship season and the continuation of Di Matteo's squad building. We look at Tony Xia's rallying of the club after a cup shock. Plus, there's a tribute to Dalian Atkinson, five reasons to be cheerful as Villa fans and also Tony Xia's tweets with a twist in 'Twitter with Tony'. AVFC UTV Help support the My Old Man Said podcas...

Episode 1 of the My Old Man Said discusses the Aston Villa summer takeover, Di Matteo's squad rebuilding process, player in's and out's, and previews Aston Villa's first ever Championship season. There's five reasons to be cheerful as Villa fans for the season ahead and also you can hear Villa owner's Tony Xia's Tweets as never before in 'Twitter with Tony'.Help support the My Old Man Said podcast...