My Old Man Said — An Aston Villa Podcast

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My Old Man Said is the independent Aston Villa podcast for supporters who want more than fan media hype, influencers and algorithms. Villa supporters have been at the centre of every conversation. That hasn't changed. For listeners who like their football analysis intelligent, their opinions considered and their humour dry. This Podcast has been created and uploaded by My Old Man Said and is a part of the talkSPORT Fan Network. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Become a MOMS Member — https://www.patreon.com/moms Follow @myoldmansaid on social media channels. #AVFC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Aston Villa's Lille Preview: The Europa League Jump Start the Season Needs

    1D AGO

    Aston Villa's Lille Preview: The Europa League Jump Start the Season Needs

    Aston Villa's Europa League last sixteen first leg against Lille on Thursday arrives at a critical moment in the season. With Villa sitting seventeenth in the Premier League form table over the last six games, the show discusses whether the Europa League now represents the most realistic route back to the Champions League, and whether the Lille tie can do for this season what the Bologna win did back in October. The show discusses the injury latest, with McGinn edging closer to a return, the squad selection dilemma for Thursday given the trip to Old Trafford follows days later, and whether Emery should rotate or go strong in France. Also discussed: Opta's supercomputer gives Villa an 80% chance of finishing top four, while the Bud 3000 is considerably less optimistic. The Tammy Abraham situation and Emery's Clockwork Orange-style process. Filipe Luís's remarkable and abruptly ended reign at Flamengo, and what it has in common with Ron Saunders. KSI's stake in Dagenham and Redbridge. The FIFA registration block on Brian Maggio. And lessons from Lincoln City in League One that Villa's current squad would do well to absorb. UTV Check out the best current deals on Aston Villa Merchandise GET AD-FREE SHOWS and JOIN MATCH CLUB Get ad-free shows and extra shows, and join My Old Man Said's 24/7 Villa community, Match Club. For more details and to become a member, click here: Become a MOMS Member Join the show’s listener facebook group The Mad Few. Credits: David Michael - @myoldmansaid  Chris Budd - @BUDD_music Phillip Shaw - @prsgame My Old Man Said - https://www.myoldmansaid.com This Podcast has been created and uploaded by My Old Man Said. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT Become a MOMS Member for ad-free & extra shows -  MOMS Membership Join the show’s listener Facebook group The Mad Few. Credits: David Michael - @myoldmansaid  | Chris Budd - @BUDD_music / Phillip Shaw - @prsgame This Podcast has been created and uploaded by My Old Man Said. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min
  2. Momentum Snapped as Chelsea Compound Villa’s Fragile Run

    6D AGO

    Momentum Snapped as Chelsea Compound Villa’s Fragile Run

    For a while, it looked like Villa might just make a fight of it against Chelsea at Villa Park. The opening goal was exactly what the team needed. Quick tempo, Douglas Luiz breaking forward, Bailey finally receiving the ball in space, and a sharp finish by Luiz to cap a rare moment of attacking fluency. It was the type of move Villa have been missing. Then came the moment that changed the night. Watkins thought he had put Villa 2–1 ahead after a brilliant breakaway move involving Morgan Rogers. The celebrations were long enough to believe momentum had shifted. Then the VAR check arrived, the goal was ruled out, and the momentum would soon shift in Chelsea’s favour. Chelsea scored before half-time and from that point the balance was gone. The second half exposed the structural issues Villa have been carrying for weeks. Chelsea repeatedly clipped passes in behind Villa’s high line, with Enzo Fernández dictating play and wide players stretching the defence. Once the pressure mounted, Villa’s resistance faded quickly. The final scoreline reflected the underlying numbers. Chelsea’s expected goals approached four, a rare figure in a game Villa never truly regained control of. Yet the wider picture remains strangely open. Despite defeats and inconsistent performances, the Champions League race continues to wobble around them. Rivals are dropping points too. But Villa's buffer is effectively now gone. If Villa are to stay in the race, they need to turn their form around pronto. UTV Check out the best current deals on Aston Villa Merchandise GET AD-FREE SHOWS and JOIN MATCH CLUB Get ad-free shows and extra shows, and join My Old Man Said's 24/7 Villa community, Match Club. For more details and to become a member, click here: Become a MOMS Member Join the show’s listener facebook group The Mad Few. Credits: David Michael - @myoldmansaid  Chris Budd - @BUDD_music My Old Man Said - https://www.myoldmansaid.com This Podcast has been created and uploaded by My Old Man Said. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT Become a MOMS Member for ad-free & extra shows -  MOMS Membership Join the show’s listener Facebook group The Mad Few. Credits: David Michael - @myoldmansaid  | Chris Budd - @BUDD_music / Phillip Shaw - @prsgame This Podcast has been created and uploaded by My Old Man Said. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min
  3. Rain, Rage and Regress: Villa Implode at Molineux

    FEB 28

    Rain, Rage and Regress: Villa Implode at Molineux

    This wasn’t just a bad night. It was a warning. Villa went to Molineux knowing exactly what was at stake. A six-point cushion. Chelsea next. Momentum fragile but intact. Instead, they produced a performance devoid of conviction and lost to a Wolves side that had won one game in twenty-eight   The tone was set early. Pau Torres, unmarked from a corner, headed wide when the script demanded a goal. From that moment, belief drained. Villa overplayed and hesitation set in. It was tension disguised as patience. The system didn’t shift. Wolves’ back three nullified Villa again. The midfield lacked line-breaking presence without Kamara and Tielemans. Barkley’s introduction brought little defensive awareness, with questions raised over positioning for the opening goal. And when Wolves scored, Villa folded. It was a zero-sum performance. No rhythm. No authority. No personality. The bigger concern is psychological. Villa are no longer chasing. They are protecting. And suddenly they look like a team feeling the weight of expectation. Because if this was the wobble, the next four games will tell us whether it becomes a collapse. UTV Get a Great NordVPN DealGet a cracking deal on NordVPN with four months FREE & a 30 days money-back guarantee here: nordvpn.com/moms GET AD-FREE SHOWS and JOIN MATCH CLUB Get ad-free shows and extra shows, and join My Old Man Said's 24/7 Villa community, Match Club. For more details and to become a member, click here: Become a MOMS Member Join the show’s listener facebook group The Mad Few. Credits: David Michael - @myoldmansaid  Chris Budd - @BUDD_music Phillip Shaw - @prsgame My Old Man Said - https://www.myoldmansaid.com This Podcast has been created and uploaded by My Old Man Said. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT Become a MOMS Member for ad-free & extra shows -  MOMS Membership Join the show’s listener Facebook group The Mad Few. Credits: David Michael - @myoldmansaid  | Chris Budd - @BUDD_music / Phillip Shaw - @prsgame This Podcast has been created and uploaded by My Old Man Said. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  4. Aston Villa's Fear Factor and Opportunity

    FEB 27

    Aston Villa's Fear Factor and Opportunity

    Aston Villa are third. Six points clear of the Champions League trapdoor and yet it doesn’t feel comfortable. This episode digs into the strange duality of Villa’s current position. On paper, the table looks strong. After 27 games, Villa sit on 51 points, three clear of Manchester United and six ahead of the Champions League drop line. Historically, that buffer matters. But performances tell a different story. The attack has stalled. The midfield spine is missing. The Molineux record is grim. Kamara, Tielemans and McGinn absent has stripped control from the centre of the pitch. Pau Torres’ progressive passing is badly missed. Villa are defensively solid, conceding just five goals in 2026, but they are not imposing themselves. Games are tight, tense and reliant on moments rather than dominance. And now comes Wolves away. Four games without a win at Molineux. The last victory came in lockdown. No witnesses. It barely counts  . Wolves may be near the bottom, but they have athletes, a back three Villa struggle against, and nothing to lose. For them, it is a free hit. For Villa, it is a pressure point. Lose, and doubt creeps in fast with Chelsea and Manchester United next. Win, and the fear flips into leverage. Because here is the opportunity: Villa only need to finish above one of Liverpool, Chelsea or United to achieve their objective  . That is the equation. Fear factor or opportunity? The next two weeks will decide the narrative of the season. UTV Get a Great NordVPN DealGet a cracking deal on NordVPN with four months FREE & a 30 days money-back guarantee here: nordvpn.com/moms GET AD-FREE SHOWS and JOIN MATCH CLUB Get ad-free shows and extra shows, and join My Old Man Said's 24/7 Villa community, Match Club. For more details and to become a member, click here: Become a MOMS Member Join the show’s listener facebook group The Mad Few. Credits: David Michael - @myoldmansaid  Chris Budd - @BUDD_music Phillip Shaw - @prsgame My Old Man Said - https://www.myoldmansaid.com This Podcast has been created and uploaded by My Old Man Said. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT Become a MOMS Member for ad-free & extra shows -  MOMS Membership Join the show’s listener Facebook group The Mad Few. Credits: David Michael - @myoldmansaid  | Chris Budd - @BUDD_music / Phillip Shaw - @prsgame This Podcast has been created and uploaded by My Old Man Said. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
  5. Momentum or Meltdown? The Weeks That Define Villa’s Season

    FEB 27

    Momentum or Meltdown? The Weeks That Define Villa’s Season

    This is not about one result. It is about direction. Aston Villa remain in a strong league position, but the performances beneath it are raising legitimate questions. The defensive numbers are impressive. Only five goals conceded in 2026. Structure is there. Organisation is there.Fluency is not. Across recent weeks, Villa’s open-play chance creation has dipped sharply. The xG numbers now align with what the eye test has been saying for some time. Games at Villa Park have become tight, tense, and dependent on moments rather than patterns. There is also context. The midfield spine has been disrupted. Kamara, Tielemans and McGinn missing together strips out control and tempo. Yet Unai Emery has left Pau Torres benched, a player whose progressive passing underpinned last season’s best performances. But every contender has injuries. This episode asks the harder question: is this a temporary grind phase, or are we watching a team slowly stalling? The Wolves fixture looms large. Win it, and momentum returns. Lose it, and doubt spreads quickly into the Champions League race and beyond. This is the stage of the season where narratives harden. Momentum or meltdown? The next few weeks will tell us everything. UTV Get a Great NordVPN DealGet a cracking deal on NordVPN with four months FREE & a 30 days money-back guarantee here: nordvpn.com/moms GET AD-FREE SHOWS and JOIN MATCH CLUB Get ad-free shows and extra shows, and join My Old Man Said's 24/7 Villa community, Match Club. For more details and to become a member, click here: Become a MOMS Member Join the show’s listener facebook group The Mad Few. Credits: David Michael - @myoldmansaid  Chris Budd - @BUDD_music Phillip Shaw - @prsgame My Old Man Said - https://www.myoldmansaid.com This Podcast has been created and uploaded by My Old Man Said. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT Become a MOMS Member for ad-free & extra shows -  MOMS Membership Join the show’s listener Facebook group The Mad Few. Credits: David Michael - @myoldmansaid  | Chris Budd - @BUDD_music / Phillip Shaw - @prsgame This Podcast has been created and uploaded by My Old Man Said. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min
  6. A Very Belated Villa Calendar Year Review

    FEB 20

    A Very Belated Villa Calendar Year Review

    After a quick look ahead to the game against an improving Leeds United team, the MOMS team takes a belated look back on the solid year of progress that was the year 2025. They profile the top five Aston Villa players of the year, look back at the year's high's and low's, as well as the surprises from the year and how Emery's Villa year rated compared to his others. UTV Get a Great NordVPN DealGet a cracking deal on NordVPN with four months FREE & a 30 days money-back guarantee here: nordvpn.com/moms GET AD-FREE SHOWS and JOIN MATCH CLUB Get ad-free shows and extra shows, and join My Old Man Said's 24/7 Villa community, Match Club. For more details and to become a member, click here: Become a MOMS Member Join the show’s listener facebook group The Mad Few. Credits: David Michael - @myoldmansaid  Chris Budd - @BUDD_music Phillip Shaw - @prsgame My Old Man Said - https://www.myoldmansaid.com This Podcast has been created and uploaded by My Old Man Said. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT Become a MOMS Member for ad-free & extra shows -  MOMS Membership Join the show’s listener Facebook group The Mad Few. Credits: David Michael - @myoldmansaid  | Chris Budd - @BUDD_music / Phillip Shaw - @prsgame This Podcast has been created and uploaded by My Old Man Said. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min
  7. The FA Cup After the Red: What Villa Did and Didn’t Do

    FEB 16

    The FA Cup After the Red: What Villa Did and Didn’t Do

    The narrative to the FA Cup 4th round clash between Aston Villa and Newcastle United writes itself. Goalkeeper sent off. Game swings. Villa lose. End of story. Except it isn’t that simple. This My Old Man Said post-mortem episode pulls apart the FA Cup tie from the moment of the red card onward and challenges the assumption that it was automatically over. Yes, the dismissal changed the balance. Yes, momentum shifted. But knockout football is rarely decided by a single flashpoint. The discussion centres on what Villa did next. The shape change. The substitutions. The tempo. The psychological reaction. Did Villa protect the game properly? Did they give up too quickly? Were there moments to reset that went unused? There is frustration, but not hysteria. Context matters. The red card altered the task, it did not remove it. We look at the fine margins that separate resilience from resignation. The bigger question running through the show is this: When the situation turns against you in a cup tie, how long do you stay in it? Villa were tested. The red card hurt. But the tie still required managing. What happened at Villa Park does once again throw up questions of both the character of the Villa team and what role does the FA Cup plays now in football? UTV Get a Great NordVPN DealGet a cracking deal on NordVPN with four months FREE & a 30 days money-back guarantee here: nordvpn.com/moms GET AD-FREE SHOWS and JOIN MATCH CLUB Get ad-free shows and extra shows, and join My Old Man Said's 24/7 Villa community, Match Club. For more details and to become a member, click here: Become a MOMS Member Join the show’s listener facebook group The Mad Few. Credits: David Michael - @myoldmansaid  Chris Budd - @BUDD_music Phillip Shaw - @prsgame My Old Man Said - https://www.myoldmansaid.com This Podcast has been created and uploaded by My Old Man Said. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT Become a MOMS Member for ad-free & extra shows -  MOMS Membership Join the show’s listener Facebook group The Mad Few. Credits: David Michael - @myoldmansaid  | Chris Budd - @BUDD_music / Phillip Shaw - @prsgame This Podcast has been created and uploaded by My Old Man Said. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
  8. Ugly at Villa Park, But Winning Is What Matters

    FEB 13

    Ugly at Villa Park, But Winning Is What Matters

    It was flat. It was tense. It was not one for the purists or season highlights. But it was three points. Aston Villa laboured past Brighton in a game that never quite caught light. Tempo was slow, rhythm inconsistent, and the usual midfield control absent. Large spells felt like two teams cancelling each other out rather than one asserting itself. Then came the decisive moment. A late corner, a near-post run, and Tyrone Mings making sure someone attacked the space properly. In a match short on incision, it took authority rather than invention to break it. The performance lacked fluency. Brighton limited Villa’s creativity and exposed the absence of key midfield leaders. There were groans at over-elaboration and impatience at predictable build-up. Even the atmosphere reflected it, with noticeable empty seats and tension around ticket pricing bubbling beneath the surface. But the table does not ask how. Villa are still third and the Champions League conversation remains real. And at this stage of the campaign, winning without playing well can matter more than anything else. Ugly at home. Effective when it counted. UTV Get a Great NordVPN DealGet a cracking deal on NordVPN with four months FREE & a 30 days money-back guarantee here: nordvpn.com/moms GET AD-FREE SHOWS and JOIN MATCH CLUB Get ad-free shows and extra shows, and join My Old Man Said's 24/7 Villa community, Match Club. For more details and to become a member, click here: Become a MOMS Member Join the show’s listener facebook group The Mad Few. Credits: David Michael - @myoldmansaid  Chris Budd - @BUDD_music My Old Man Said - https://www.myoldmansaid.com This Podcast has been created and uploaded by My Old Man Said. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT Become a MOMS Member for ad-free & extra shows -  MOMS Membership Join the show’s listener Facebook group The Mad Few. Credits: David Michael - @myoldmansaid  | Chris Budd - @BUDD_music / Phillip Shaw - @prsgame This Podcast has been created and uploaded by My Old Man Said. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min
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My Old Man Said is the independent Aston Villa podcast for supporters who want more than fan media hype, influencers and algorithms. Villa supporters have been at the centre of every conversation. That hasn't changed. For listeners who like their football analysis intelligent, their opinions considered and their humour dry. This Podcast has been created and uploaded by My Old Man Said and is a part of the talkSPORT Fan Network. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Become a MOMS Member — https://www.patreon.com/moms Follow @myoldmansaid on social media channels. #AVFC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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