My Old Man Said — An Aston Villa Podcast

Aston Villa return to winning ways in the Premier League with a 3-1 win over Fulham, before entertaining Bologna in the Champions League. With Unai Emery now with a full strength squad to choose from, are things about to get interesting for Villa? UTV (NB - One of the audio tracks isn't up to normal standard due to being recorded while traveling) Special VPN Offer with Four Months Free This episod...

As the international break draws to a close, we look at how Jhon Duran will potentially evolve this season, catch-up on how Aston Villa's PSR pawns are doing out on loan, and select our respective Player's of the Season, so far. As well as catching up on all the Villa news, Three Points and Emery's Clipboard. UTV Special VPN Offer with Four Months Free This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast i...

In the latest Europavision episode during the international break, we look back at the Bayern game, weigh-up Aston Villa's expectations in the tournament and look at the current form of Villa's remaining six league opponents. 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&nb...

In the event of the international break, we look at Aston Villa's start to the season in the Premier League and Champions League, as well as reflecting on a missed opportunity against Manchester United. 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 s...

Aston Villa aim to follow up their recent Champions League glory with a win over a vulnerable Manchester United side, who have still managed to beat Villa in their last four head-to-heads. 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 we...

Well, well, what a night. Aston Villa match their 1982 score at Villa Park, beating Bayern Munich in their Champions League home opener. 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 as protecting your privacy and online data, NordV...

We look back on Aston Villa's visit to Portman Road and ahead to the big Champions League clash with Bayern Munich, while trying to work out Villa's defensive issues along the way. Can Unai Emery fix Villa's backline blues? As surely it will ultimately determine how well Villa will do in both the Premier League and Champions League, this season. UTV Special VPN Offer with Four Months Free This epi...

Europavision finally returns (sorry about the delay) to preview the remaining seven teams Aston Villa will face in the Champions League group stage, having dispatched Young Boys in their opening fixture. 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...

Aston Villa visit Portman Road to take on Ipswich, where a win will take them top two, before they play their biggest European game at Villa Park since 1983. 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 as protecting your privacy a...

Aston Villa complete back-to-back home comeback wins to climb to third in the Premier League, while also sitting fourth in the Champions League. We look back at the three-game Villa week and catch up with the latest Villa news and other footballing going on's. 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 on...

Aston Villa look to make it back-to-back home wins in the Premier League after coming back from Switzerland, after an impressive 3-0 win over the Young Boys in the Champions League. 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 as p...

Aston Villa comeback from 2-0 down to beat Everton and notch up their first home win of the season, as they enter their first Champions League week. While Ollie Watkins opened his account for the season with a brace, John Duran scores an early contender for goal of the season. UTV Special VPN Offer with Four Months Free This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, whic...

After choosing profits over their supporters when it came to pricing up their Champions League home tickets, Unai Emery's men return to Villa Park in the Premier League. A win over Everton will be the perfect tonic for when Villa fly off to Switzerland to begin their Champions League adventure. We look ahead to the Everton game. #AVFC Special VPN Offer with Four Months Free This episode of the My...

It's supposed to be a season of double-celebration with both the 150th anniversary and Aston Villa's return to Europe's top table in the Champions League, so why have the club decided to cold-heartedly price many fans out of Champions League tickets and price Villa Park tickets way above the likes of Liverpool, Newcastle, Manchester City and Celtic? We also catch-up on the latest Villa News, Three...

The story of the first game back at Villa Park for the 2024/25 season was mainly off the pitch with queuing chaos and overflowing urinals greeting unfortunate Villa fans, yet on it, in terms of the bigger picture, Aston Villa are evolving nicely, despite the result against Arsenal. In Champions League draw week, there's plenty to be optimistic about, but certainly basic standards at Villa Park for...

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal arrive at Villa Park knowing that their failure to get any points off Aston Villa last season, ultimately cost them the title. Meanwhile, Unai Emery will be looking for a statement win to set up an overlooked Villa team for what could be a very promising season indeed. UTV Free Retro Football Manager Check out Retro Football Manager's new free mobile game,, where you can man...

Aston Villa dealt with a difficult away assignment against West Ham in impressive fashion, setting the foundations hopefully for what is to come for the rest of the season. Meanwhile, the John Duran soap opera took another delicious twist. We also catch up with the latest Villa News, Three Points and Emery's Clipboard. UTV  GET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PATRON PODCAST CHANNEL and JOIN MATCH CLUB If...

Aston Villa face a tricky start to the season, where they'll be keen to get a good start in the Premier League, before they get swept up in the excitement of the Champions League. We look at the challenge of West Ham and their new manager, Julen Lopetegui. UTV Free Retro Football Manager Check out Retro Football Manager's new free mobile game,, where you can manager Aston Villa during key historic...

Three strikes and out. Aston Villa return back from their US tour, where results weren't great, but the games provided plenty of experimentation for Unai Emery and the first opportunity to look at his new key players. Where there any concerns? We also look at the big striker issue Villa currently have heading into the Champions League and Premier League campaign. UTV Free Retro Football Manager Ch...

The MOMS team takes a closer look at the Aston Villa midfield rebuild that will be needed with Boubacar Kamara still injured and Douglas Luiz departing. Villa have more options now, but what will be Unai Emery's best set-up in the centre of the park? Will also look at the first game of Villa's USA tour against Columbus Crew, the latest Villa News, Three Points and the shocking data contained...

Big signings come in and out, before Aston Villa's preseason USA tour. We look at the latest movements of Unai Emery and Monchi, and reflect on the benefits of the recent Euros to Villa's players. There's also the usual Villa News, Three Points & Emery's Clipboard. UTV Retro Football Manager Check out Retro Football Manager's new free mobile game,, where you can manager Aston Villa during key...

We conclude our look at the current Villa squad and how they performed last season and assess what the future holds for them. This second part looks at Aston Villa's midfield and forward line. 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 com...

As Aston Villa get deeper into the summer transfer window and begin preseason, we look at the current Villa squad and how they performed last season and assess what the future holds for them. Part one of a two parts covers the backline. Also, we catch up on all the latest Villa news, Three Points and Emery's Clipboard. UTV Retro Football Manager Check out Retro Football Manager's new free mobile g...

The business of PSR has been tackled, as Aston Villa's accounts for the 2023/24 season close. So, now, instead of talking numbers, we can talk about the deals in terms of the players bought in. What do they mean for the squad and what else is to be done in terms of bolstering the team for a twin assault on the Premier League and Champions League. We also look at the match day ticket prices, which...

We examine the deals and PSR partnerships that Aston Villa are cooking up ahead of the June 30th deadline to get their books in order. We also consider the fates of younger players involved in these PSR loophole plays and the changing landscape of football in terms of finance. There's also the latest Villa News, Three Points and the return of Emery's Clipboard. UTV Retro Football Manager Check out...