My Old Man Said — An Aston Villa Podcast

Another One. Another Draw. Let's be honest, Aston Villa are playing catch-up in terms of qualifying for European next season. The beginning of 2025 was meant to be the start of mounting their late challenge for Europe with a string of games against teams near the bottom. After failing to win their last three games against such teams, including two teams that started off in the relegation zone, Vil...

After Aston Villa road tested four of their five new signings in the FA Cup victory against Spurs, we look back at how Villa's squad is shaping up and the test ahead against Ipswich Town and the month ahead. UTV GET AD-FREE AND EXTRA 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 commun...

Late in the January transfer window, right in the middle of a Champions League campaign, isn’t exactly the ideal time to reshuffle your squad and play what feels like a Fantasy Football wildcard. However, Unai Emery had seen enough - his Villa side still hadn’t convinced him they could deliver when it truly mattered at the business end of the season. Now, with the additions of playe...

Aston Villa finish top eight in the Champions League after beating Celtic and sell their top scorer in all competitions, Jhon Duran. It's been an interesting few days. UTV GET AD-FREE AND EXTRA 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 community, Match Club, please do support the s...

In a week that would have set up the second half of the season nicely for Aston Villa, Unai Emery's men came up short. A loss in Monaco let their top eight fate in the Champions League slip out of their own hands, while they lost the chance to stay in touch with the Champions League places in the Premier League. There's much to ponder for both Unai Emery and the podcast itself. UTV GET AD-FREE AND...

After a limp showing in Monaco in the Champions League, Unai Emery has been questioning his player's mentality. It will be fully put to the test now, as the team must take care of West Ham to keep in the picture in the Premier League, before seeking to still make the top eight of the Champions League by beating Celtic. UTV GET AD-FREE AND EXTRA SHOWS and JOIN MATCH CLUB If you want ad-free advance...

In a game of much drama, Aston Villa come back from the death to overturn a 2-0 deficit to get a valuable draw at the Emirates against Arsenal. We look back at a potentially pivotal game in Villa's season and catch-up on all the other Villa going-on's in the week. UTV GET AD-FREE AND EXTRA SHOWS and JOIN MATCH CLUB If you want ad-free advance versions of the shows and extra exclusive shows during...

In a catch-up show after a busy week for Unai Emery's team, we talk signing Donyell Malen, an FA Cup win against West Ham, and reflect on the away win at Everton. 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 do...

With Aston Villa currently fifth in the Champions League table and with just Monaco and Celtic to go, we look at Unai Emery's men's chances of finishing in the top eight to go directly in the last 16. We look at some of their main rivals and the fixtures ahead and why it's important that Villa make it and avoid the play-off round. UTV Super VPN Discounted Offer with Extra Four Months Free & 30...

The latest episode of the  My Old Man Said  podcast dives into the aftermath of Villa's 2-1 win against Leicester City and looks ahead to the challenges facing Unai Emery’s squad in 2025. Will Villa pick-up momentum in the second-half of the season, as they have much to play for in what could be one of the most exciting seasons in recent history. UTV Super VPN Discounted Offer with Extra...

Aston Villa's 2-2 draw at Villa Park against Brighton, pretty much summed up the frustrations felt throughout 2024, in terms of Villa's league results. We look at the game and compare the team's form across 2024 to their impressive form across 2023. This isn't a blip, there's issues for Unai Emery's team. UTV Special VPN Discounted Offer with Four Months Free This episode of the My Old Man Said po...

The tale of two games, a win against Manchester City that showcased the potential that still very much exits in Unai Emery's team, while the defeat at Nottingham Forest demonstrated some familiar shortcomings. We look at how Aston Villa are really shaping up and where expectations should be set for the second half of the season. UTV Super VPN Discounted Offer with Extra Four Months Free This episo...

With three wins on the bounce, after being winless after eight, Aston Villa now face a Nottingham Forest team that are a place above them in the table. Can Unai Emery's men continue the sharp switch in momentum and get back in the top five of the table? In the latest Something for the Weekend, we also look back at Villa's successful trip to Leipzig. UTV Special VPN Discounted Offer with Four Month...

There's been storms brewing on the pitch in recent weeks to match the weather that greeted Unai Emery's players and the Villa faithful for the visit of the team with the worst away record in the Premier League, Southampton. Villa finally broke a winless run of eight games against Brentford in mid-week and were looking to gain back-to-back Villa Park wins against the Saints. As well as looking back...

Unai Emery's team return to Villa Park for the second time in three days, looking for another three points against a Southampton without a point on their travels. UTV Special VPN Discounted Offer with Four Months Free This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is sponsored by NordVPN. NordVPN allows you the opportunity to help get access to those 3pm Saturday or 2pm Sunday games, which aren'...

Aston Villa fans hoped the Crystal Palace game would offer Unai Emery a chance to halt his team's slide. Instead, another lacklustre performance reinforced what’s becoming clear: 2024 has been a sharp downturn from the heights of 2023. Should fans be worried about the trajectory? Is the Champions League campaign overshadowing Premier League priorities? We tackle these questions and much, much more...

Aston Villa are at the half-way mark in the Champions League's initial league stage. After three wins, a recent slip up in Bruges means the pressure is on to get a result at home to Juventus, if they want to keep their top eight qualification aim alive. Their final four fixtures are perhaps more difficult than their first four, so Unai Emery will be looking for a drastic improvement on his team's...

It's been a long time since Aston Villa fans have used the phrase 'must-win' to describe a game, but in the context of breaking a four-game losing streak under Unai Emery (the first in his managerial career), a win against Crystal Palace at Villa Park is much needed. We look ahead to a game that will also hopefully set up some momentum before Villa play Juventus in Champions League on Wednesday. U...

In this episode of  My Old Man Said , Aston Villa’s calendar year form comes under focus, as they navigate a challenging season in both the Premier League and Champions League. From recent defensive lapses to the lingering disappointment of Brugge, we explore where it’s gone wrong and how Villa can bounce back, after a defeat at Anfield made it four on the bounce for Unai Emery. UTV Special V...

After a woeful week or so of performances and results, Aston Villa face the hardest possible test against the team that tops both the Premier League and Champions League - Liverpool. Can Unai Emery jolt Villa back into life? UTV Special VPN Offer with 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&nbs...

After drawing three out of their four last four Premier League games, Aston Villa needed a result to buck the trend to keep them in the top four and shake themselves out of their under par coma. Unfortunately, despite a promising first half, Unai Emery's men unravelled in the second half at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium to compound their recent league struggles. Life in the Champions League maybe...

The Premier League and Champions League tables are looking good, but Aston Villa now face tougher tests ahead, starting with three away trips in a week, beginning with Spurs. The clash with Ange Postecoglou's men will certainly be an early barometer to how good this Villa team actually is. UTV Special VPN Offer with Four Months Free This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is sponsored by ...

Aston Villa's unbeaten run may go on, but it's one win in the last four winnable Premier League games, which leaves them with work to do in the tough winter months ahead, if they are to press their claim for top four and shake off the current runners in the race. Bournemouth's late equaliser suggests that Villa aren't quite title contenders yet and highlights their weaknesses that need to be tackl...

Aston Villa look to hit the ground running against Bournemouth, after being sluggish so far this season, after Champions League games. Unai Emery marks his two year anniversary, knowing there's tougher tests ahead in November, so three points will be vital. UTV Special VPN Offer with Four Months Free This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, which was named as one o...

Aston Villa make it three wins out of three in the Champions League, as they top the league of 36 for at least 24 hours, after a 2-0 win over Bologna. We reflect on events at Villa Park. UTV Special VPN Offer with 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 section). As well...