My Old Man Said - An Aston Villa Podcast

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...

After one of the most deflating days in recent Villa memory at Wembley, Aston Villa have no time to sulk. With four Premier League games remaining, Unai Emery’s side must now win them all — starting with Fulham — if they want to avoid seeing their Champions League ambitions collapse.

In this episode of the My Old Man Said Podcast, David and Chris dig deep into the wreckage of the Palace FA Cup semi-final disaster, question ...

In the latest Something for the Weekend, we tackle the three main Aston Villa topics of the week. First of all, we look at the North Stand renovation at Villa Park, and then on the pitch, the loss at Manchester City and Villa's upcoming trip to Wembley.

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After the clashes with Newcastle and Manchester City, Aston Villa's end of season destiny remains uncertain.

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What a night. What a performance. What a heartbreak.

Aston Villa are out of the Champions League, but after one of the most electric nights Villa Park has ever seen, Unai Emery’s side walk away with heads held high — and a new standard set.

David and Chris unpack the full fallout of a wild, unforgettable night under the lights as Villa fought back from the brink against Paris Saint-Germain, only to fall agonisingly short.

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Aston Villa have done what few expected — four league wins on the bounce and back in the thick of the Champions League chase. After a composed win over Southampton and with huge clashes against PSG and Newcastle looming, this could be the most pivotal week in modern Villa history.

In this episode of the My Old Man Said Podcast, we reflect on the significance of the Southampton win, Emery’s selection strategy, and why N...

With Villa Park set for a blockbuster European night, Aston Villa stare down the biggest challenge of their season: overturning a first-leg defeat to one of Europe’s most relentless teams, Paris Saint-Germain.

In this episode of the My Old Man Said Podcast, David and Chris go full throttle into what Villa must do — tactically, mentally, and emotionally — to pull off a famous comeback.

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It's time for Aston Villa's biggest game on the European stage for 42 years, as they begin their two-legged Champions League quarter-final clash against PSG in Paris. Unai Emery's men are certainly underdogs, but do they carry an element of surprise? Namely, they don't even know themselves how good they could potentially be.

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After three back-to-back Premier League wins, Aston Villa fans can start looking at the league table again without wincing. A place in the Champions League next season isn't off the table anymore and the Europa League looks a potential back-up plan. While Villa will be challenged keeping the season going across three tournaments, they have a fully fit squad and a reset in their attitude. A strong finish from here on in and who know...