My Old Man Said - An Aston Villa Podcast

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.

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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 clever stopgaps?
• The problem wi...

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 boasting over 75% possession, Eme...

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 ban sums up modern football’...

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 also touch on Mings’ unlikely momen...

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.

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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 tributes
• Pre-season analy...

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 latest happenings at the club.

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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 setlists, dark arts nostalgia, a...

It's time for long awaited Mad Few (remember Steve Bruce's quote?) question and answers session. From Villa Park Identity and the next steps for the club, to recent goings on's - we answer My Old Man Said listener questions.

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The dust has barely settled on another rollercoaster Villa season, but the My Old Man Said podcast crew aren’t retreating to their deck chairs just yet.

In this first Post-Season Main Show, David, Chris, and Phil take stock of what truly defined Villa's 2024/25 campaign - from the heartache of Old Trafford to Europa League qualification… and the goals that didn’t come. If you're wondering what went wrong...

Another Old Trafford nightmare. Another high-stakes moment squandered.

In this brutally honest My Old Man Said Podcast reaction episode, David, Chris and Phil try to make sense of Aston Villa’s limp final-day showing against Manchester United. With Champions League hopes dashed and only themselves to blame, it’s time for a hard look at mentality, Emery’s tactical control obsession, and what the future holds — because t...

This is it. Villa’s season-defining finale. One last game at the 'Theatre of Nightmares' stands between Unai Emery’s side and Champions League football.

In this Something For The Weekend episode of the My Old Man Said Podcast, David and Chris look ahead to the trip to Old Trafford, where the stakes couldn’t be higher. Can Villa take care of business in a stadium that’s haunted them for decades? And will Forest do ...

After an 18-game unbeaten home run and a tactical dismantling of Spurs, Aston Villa now stand 90 minutes from Champions League qualification. All eyes turn to Old Trafford - Villa's Theatre of Nightmares - for one last push to seal Unai Emery’s finest season at the club yet.

In this episode of the My Old Man Said Podcast, David, Chris and Phil dissect Villa’s calm and confident win over Spurs, reflect on the late-season for...

The stakes are clear. Two games to go. Villa don't hold their destiny in their hands, but their hopes start with finishing the job against Tottenham - a team they owe after recent hidings.

In this Something for the Weekend episode of the My Old Man Said Podcast, David and Chris discuss the setup for a potentially weakened Spurs side, what Emery’s line-up might look like without Tielemans and Rashford, and the broader ...

Aston Villa’s narrow win over Bournemouth may not have been a classic, but it could prove crucial in the race for Champions League qualification. In this episode of the My Old Man Said Podcast, David, Chris and Phil reflect on a hard-fought three points and unpack what it all means for Villa’s top-four hopes — with just two games to go.

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It’s crunch time for Villa. Ahead of a potentially defining clash against Bournemouth, My Old Man Said's David and Chris break down why this is a must-win game to keep Champions League hopes alive - and why anything less than three points would make the remaining fixtures irrelevant.

In this week’s Something for the Weekend, the MOMS duo also dive into:

• The controversy surrounding the away ticket ballot leak, an...

Aston Villa got the job done against Fulham, but not without reigniting some familiar frustrations - missed chances, wasteful set pieces, and Ollie Watkins finding himself top of a list no striker wants to lead.

In this episode of the My Old Man Said Podcast, David, Phil and Armen break down the Fulham win, the implications of Villa’s final three matches, and what’s at stake. From tactical gripes to ticket pricing creep, it...

Aston Villa’s season comes down to this. After a nightmare week that saw them crash out of the FA Cup and fall further behind in the race for the Champions League, Unai Emery’s men return to Villa Park knowing that anything but a win over Fulham could end it all.

In this episode of the My Old Man Said Podcast, David and Chris assess what went wrong at Wembley, what needs to change immediately, and how Villa can salvage...