My Old Man Said — An Aston Villa Podcast

It wasn't looking good after Aston Villa lost 4-0 at home to Spurs and faced three games without suspended captain John McGinn. Villa didn't let the loss disrupt their European campaign though, with an impressive 4-0 win over Ajax, before tackling their first game without their captain against West Ham. We look back at a week that showcased that Villa look to have the bottle to fulfil their ambiti...

Aston Villa's first of three games without captain John McGinn is a tough trip to fellow European campaigners West Ham, who also had an impressive win in midweek to advance to the quarter-final stages of their respective European competition. Can Villa get a positive result in a fixture they haven't won in the last eight attempts. UTV Check out and follow the  Greene King Sports Instagram pag...

After a tight 0-0 in Amsterdam, and following the recent disappointment at Villa Park against Spurs, suddenly whether or not Villa make the Europa Conference League quarter-finals, may have a huge psychological impact on the rest of their season. 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 20...

Well, the season was looking good until Unai Emery and Aston Villa seemingly self-destructed against Spurs at Villa Park. A five man defence at what used to be 'Fortress Villa Park', shipping four goals that switched around the goal difference advantage in favour of Spurs, and the sending off of John McGinn, whose suspension will further deplete Villa's midfield in three tough upcoming games. Sure...

If there's a winner between Aston Villa and Spurs at Villa Park, then they'll have a big advantage in the race for fourth spot in the Premier League. A draw might not be the worse result for Villa though... UTV Check out and follow the  Greene King Sports Instagram page here GET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PATRON PODCAST CHANNEL and JOIN MATCH CLUB If you want ad-free advance versions of the shows and...

After a couple of months off, Aston Villa return to Europa Conference League action with a trip to Amsterdam to face Ajax in the tie of the last 16 knockout round. We look at Ajax's changing fortunes and their main threats, and what kind of team Unai Emery will play. UTV Special VPN Offer with Four Months Free This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, which was name...

Europavision is back, as the Europa Conference League gets real with the final knockout stages that sees Aston Villa face off against Ajax over two-legs. In this episode we look at the draw at large and consider who Villa's five penalty takers would be, if they had to decide a tie that way. UTV Special VPN Offer with Four Months Free This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is sponsored by&nbsp...

Aston Villa dig in at Luton Town to announce to Spurs and Manchester United, they plan to stay in the top four. UTV VERY SPECIAL NORDVPN OFFER with Four Months Free & a Free Uber Eats Voucher 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 onl...

Can Aston Villa take care of business at Luton Town, before a big clash at Ajax and a huge home game against Spurs at Villa Park next weekend? UTV Check out and follow the  Greene King Sports Instagram page here 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 S...

It's been a good weekend for Aston Villa. After a slight blip after some champagne football against Nottingham Forest, events at Old Trafford meant their Champions League positioning suddenly got a little firmer. Plus, there's a small matter of a clash with Ajax to come. UTV VERY SPECIAL NORDVPN OFFER with Four Months Free & a Free Uber Eats Voucher This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast...

With Aston Villa fixing their away form in recent weeks, it's time to get back to winning ways at Villa Park, as an improving Nottingham Forest team looks to complete a double over Villa this season. UTV Check out and follow the  Greene King Sports Instagram page here GET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PATRON PODCAST CHANNEL and JOIN MATCH CLUB If you want ad-free advance versions of the shows and extra...

If Aston Villa were serious about finishing in a top five position and potentially grabbing a Champions League place, they simply needed to start winning again. Back-to-back home losses had dented their invincibility at Villa Park, so it was timely to complete back-to-back away wins for the first time on their travels this season. With the welcome sight of Pau Torres back pulling the strings, the...

After recent disappointment at Villa Park, Unai Emery's men look to Craven Cottage to might a fight of staying in the Top 5, as the injuries mount and their form dips. UTV Check out and follow the  Greene King Sports Instagram page here 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...

It was a key fixture in terms of the race for the Champions League places. but as they did at Old Trafford, Aston Villa let slip a real chance to put their foot on Manchester United's head. Losing six points to the Red Devils this season could prove fatal come the end of the season. Was it just poor finishing or did Unai Emery also drop a rare clanger? UTV VERY SPECIAL NORDVPN OFFER with Four Mont...

After a series of indifferent home performances, it's time for Aston Villa to step up against Manchester United. Their chances of getting into the Champions League may depend on it. UTV Check out and follow the  Greene King Sports Instagram page here 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 du...

Despite fielding a full-strength team of available players, Aston Villa showed questionable application as they limped out of the FA Cup against Chelsea. We look back at the game. UTV Special NordVPN Offer with Four Months Free & an Uber Eats Voucher 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 So...

After a slow start to the year 2024, Aston Villa finally ignited with a thumping 5-0 of Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. It's good to be back talking about the team living up to its potential! UTV Get yourself a £50 bonus in an easy to start pension New year, new you. If you don't have a pension (especially if you're freelance), maybe it's time to sort that out in 2024 and plan your long-term fin...

After a poor evening at Villa Park against Newcastle, Aston Villa travel to Yorkshire in the hope of turning around their fortunes. UTV Check out and follow the  Greene King Sports Instagram page here 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...

After a series of poor performances by Aston Villa in recent weeks, following the excellent double win over Manchester City and Arsenal, few were surprised as Villa were found out against Newcastle United to suffer their first home Premier League loss of the season. What needs to happen next for Villa? UTV GET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PATRON PODCAST CHANNEL and JOIN MATCH CLUB If you want ad-free advanc...

After Aston Villa take their FA Cup match-up with Chelsea to a reply, it's time for Villa to defend their Champions League credentials. UTV Check out and follow the  Greene King Sports Instagram page here 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 2...

2024 finally gets into full swing after the winter break as Aston Villa face a rare 4th round FA Cup tie (in recent years) away at Stamford Bridge, before a big Villa Park Premier League clash with a team, who's league finish last season, they hope to replicate - Newcastle United. We look a both games and the recent transfer window movements. UTV Check out and follow the  Greene King Sports I...

After the 0-0 draw at Goodison Park against Everton in Aston Villa's first game of 2024, and considering the other results over the Premier League's winter break, Villa currently occupies fourth position in the table, bringing the magnitude of their task of qualifying for the Champions League into sharp focus. Will they dip into the January transfer window? Can they return to the level of performa...

Aston Villa kickstart 2024 knowing they'll have to match their Premier League prowess across 2023, to have a chance of challenging Liverpool and Manchester City for the title. Performances will need to improve though, as their luck in getting results over the line in recent weeks, will soon dry up. Unai Emery's men face a tricky trip to an improved Everton side at Goodison Park to get the year up...

Aston Villa entertain Burnley as they attempt to continue their unbeaten home run and set up 2024 with three points, after a disappointing Christmas week. UTV VERY 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...

What went wrong at Old Trafford? At 2-0 up at half-time, it looked like Villa were going to serve up some big time Boxing Day delight. Unfortunately, the ghosts of Old Trafford past, would come to haunt Unai Emery's men and put a dampener on Villa's Christmas. 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...