My Old Man Said — An Aston Villa Podcast

Aston Villa return from a Europa League win against Young Boys with plenty to argue about. The xG police have spent the week sounding alarms, but MOMS explains why the conversation around underperformance is nonsense. Villa are evolving, not chancing their luck. Emery has shifted his side toward controlled mid-range and long-range shooting patterns, and the data heads have not caught up yet. The e...

Aston Villa went to Elland Road expecting a fight, and that is exactly what they got. Leeds were physical and up for it, and the game swung on two long VAR checks that are worth discussion. Unai Emery made the decisive halftime changes, flipping the pace and shape of the attack with Donyell Marlen and Ian Maatsen. Rogers took over from there - a sharp finish for the first, and a cultured free kick...

Aston Villa entered the latest international break in style, smashing Bournemouth 4-0 at Villa Park. In this week’s  My Old Man Said  podcast, David Michael, Chris Budd and Phil Shaw unpack a dominant display built on Buendia’s brilliance, Martinez’s penalty heroics, and Emery’s evolving system finally clicking again. From Cash’s Plan B assist to Barkley’s clever cameo, the show breaks d...

After a wild week that swung from European frustration to domestic delight, Aston Villa head to Anfield to face Liverpool in what feels like the “final boss” test, after beating Spurs and Manchester City in recent weeks. In this episode, we look at Villa’s evolving mentality under Unai Emery, the re-engineering of Matty Cash into a right-back goal machine, and whether Villa’s defence can stand up...

Villa Park witnessed another Unai Emery masterclass as Aston Villa produced a performance of tactical brilliance to beat Manchester City for the third consecutive time at Villa Park. In this week’s  My Old Man Said , David Michael, Chris Budd and Phil Shaw break down how Villa controlled the champions, ghosted Haaland, and played out from the back with Harlem Globetrotter-level confidence. Fr...

After five straight wins, Aston Villa’s European dream hit turbulence in Deventer - as Go Ahead Eagles clipped the Villans’ wings. In this  Something for the Weekend  edition of  My Old Man Said , David Michael and Chris Budd dissect how Villa managed to make a mess of a winnable tie and what it tells us ahead of Manchester City’s visit to Villa Park. From the strange lethargy in Ho...

After a fifth straight win, the My Old Man Said crew bask in the glory of Villa’s gritty away triumph at Spurs - or as one listener put it, “Stoke City in a spaceship.” We dissect the new blue-collar Spurs, Buendía’s resurrection arc, and Emery’s latest tactical masterclass - while also diving headfirst into the off-pitch chaos that’s gripped Villa Park: from the political circus around the Maccab...

From Warsaw to Rotterdam, and every airport bar in between - Aston Villa’s European adventures have reignited something special among the fanbase. Unai Emery is currently enjoying his eighteenth consecutive season in European competition, but is he likely to continue the run at Villa? In this episode of  the My Old Man Said podcast , David Michael and Chris Budd, are joined by the returning M...

When journalist and author Guillem Balagué arrived in England in 1991, there were only 13 foreign players in the Premier League. Three decades later, Spanish minds are shaping its future — and none more intriguingly than Unai Emery at Aston Villa. In this face-to-face interview recorded inside the changing rooms of Biggleswade United, the ninth-tier club where Balagué is c...

After a winning week that took Aston Villa from the chaos of Rotterdam to the comfort of Villa Park,  My Old Man Said returns to make sense of it all. From the surreal experience of being herded behind Perspex to watch Villa play Feyenoord to the sight of Napalm Death on the flight home, the European trip had everything - but most importantly, it reminded fans what Unai Emery’s Villa can be w...

Aston Villa finally got their first league win of the season with a 3-1 victory over Fulham at Villa Park - but is this the turning point or just a temporary lift? In this week’s My Old Man Said podcast, we break down a game that went from frustration to relief. From Watkins snapping his seven-hour league goal drought, to Buendia’s record-breaking six-minute cameo of a goal and assist. We also ask...

Aston Villa might have beaten Bologna in Europe, but the cracks are still showing. In this  Something for the Weekend edition of the My Old Man Said podcast, we break down the limp Europa League performance, the flat atmosphere at Villa Park, and why ticket prices are killing the buzz. We dive into Unai Emery’s squad choices, the ongoing questions around recruitment, and whether Ollie Watkins...

Two games unbeaten, but it hardly feels like a run worth celebrating. Against ten-man Sunderland, Aston Villa had over an hour to assert themselves and still contrived to look second best. Unai Emery called it “lazy” - and for once, the word fits. From powder-puff defending that gifted the Black Cats an equaliser, to attacking play that never once forced their keeper into panic, Villa’s performanc...

The weekend brings a trip to the Stadium of Light and with it, plenty for Villa fans to chew over. In this  Something for the Weekend  edition of the My Old Man Said podcast, we tackle the mini-meltdown around Aston Villa’s start to the season and ask whether patience is already in short supply. From the Carabao Cup exit to questions over Emery’s squad strategy, we get into why the noise...

In this latest post-match show, the My Old Man Said team reflect on the 0-0 draw at Everton and the growing sense that Villa’s early-season struggles are less about bad luck - and more about a tactical identity crisis. We also catch up with the latest Villa news, including the League Cup defeat against Brentford and beers at Villa Park while watching a match. UTV GET AD-FREE SHOWS and JOIN MATCH C...

As the dust settles on the international break, Villa are back in action - but are they back in business? This episode of  Something for the Weekend  dives deep into an important clash at Everton’s new home, with plenty to prove and plenty to fix. With the Grealish narrative dominating the headlines, Villa fans will be more interested in what new loanees Jadon Sancho and Harvey Elliot ca...

With Birmingham Council recently approving plans for the latest North Stand redevelopment at Villa Park, we take a look at the documentation and discuss the details. Also, we look back at Aston Villa's Europa League draw. UTV GET AD-FREE SHOWS 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 co...

After a chaotic start to the season and a quiet transfer window (until the very last day), have Villa done enough to keep pace with their ambitions? In this episode, we go deep on: Why the club’s PSR situation made bold moves nearly impossible The truth behind the Martínez drama — and why keeping him might define our season Deadline day surprises: Sancho, Lindelöf, and Elliott – quick fixes or cle...

The new Premier League season promised a fresh push for Champions League places, but two games in and Villa are yet to score. In the latest episode of the My Old Man Said podcast, we dive into the concerning signs already emerging. Villa’s limp 1-0 defeat at Brentford felt all too familiar — predictability in attack, questionable tactical tweaks, and a severe lack of aggression or width. Despite b...

Aston Villa kicked off their season with a goalless draw against Newcastle, but behind the clean sheet lies a more intriguing story - one of financial recalibration, tactical caution, and squad transition. In this episode, we dive into the key takeaways from the Villa Park stalemate, including: The £40m Jacob Ramsey sale - smart business or soul-sapping necessity? Why Villa’s multiball fine and ba...

As Aston Villa gear up for the 2025/26 Premier League opener against Newcastle, the latest  My Old Man Said  podcast dives into everything that’s gone down in a spicy pre-season finale. From the emergence of summer signing Guessand and the Buendia conundrum, to the practical madness of DNA sprays and rule tweaks that’ll reshape the season—David, Phil, and Chris dissect it all. The trio a...

The My Old Man Said crew dissect Villa’s pre-season US tour and ask some uncomfortable questions: Have we seen this defensive script before? Is Buendía fading into the background? And just how worried should we be about what’s brewing down the road at St. Andrew’s (or whatever you call it nowadays)? Plus, lots, lots, more. UTV Super VPN Discounted Offer with Extra Four Months Free & 30-Day Mon...

From the emotional tributes to Birmingham's own Ozzy Osbourne to the pressing concerns over rising ticket prices, this episode unpacks the complex dynamics shaping Aston Villa's current quiet summer. The arrival of goalkeeper Bizot is a plus, while Kamara's new contract, after a period of uncertainty, is a big step in the right direction. Key highlights: Local community's embrace of Ozzy Osbourne...

As Aston Villa got wrapped over the knuckles by UEFA, after a gamble on high wages led to mixed success. All eyes are on how Unai Emery can take this team to the next level, while working within the financial restrictions that the club now face. We look at the avenues available to Villa in terms of players to be offloaded to ease the financial handbrake, UEFA's punishment, while catching up on the...

In this deep-dive episode of the  My Old Man Said  podcast, David Michael is joined by Chris Budd and Phil Shaw to assess what’s next for Aston Villa as they gear up for a new season. With questions from listeners providing the spark, the hosts cover everything from summer transfer rumblings to squad ambitions and potential silverware. There’s a humorous detour through Dua Lipa’s setlist...