My Old Man Said — An Aston Villa Podcast

Aston Villa Rescue Cherries Point Despite Being Below Par

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa needed a sublime last-minute Ollie Watkins header and some fine saves from Emi Martinez to get something from their trip to Bournemouth.We...

SFTW: Aston Villa Go Cherry Picking to Cement Top Four Spot

03 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a big away win at Spurs, Aston Villa seek further joy on their travels at an in-form Bournemouth to lay the foundations to playing the top two P...

Europavision: The Battle of Witton vs Legia Aftermath

02 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The final Europa Conference League group game to be played at Villa Park was ultimately overshadowed by events off the pitch, as Legia Warsaw fans cla...

Europavision: The Winner Takes it All at Villa Park

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's crunch time in the Europa Conference League, as Aston Villa battle it out with Legia Warsaw at Villa Park to determine who takes Group E and avoi...

Aston Villa Ride Their Luck into the Top Four

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa seized their chance against a weakened Spurs team to leap frog their hosts into the Premier League top four. The first half was about surv...

Emery Ball vs Ange Ball for a Top Four Spot

26 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fourth vs fifth in the Premier League with Aston Villa looking to take advantage of a wounded Spurs team, suffering both injuries and suspensions. An ...

Aston Villa Get Ready to Prove Themselves for Real

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's been a lot of talk about the expectation for this Aston Villa team, but nobody knows anything concentrate until they tackle their next four fi...

Europavision: The Group Stage Business End

19 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After back-to-back wins against AZ Alkmaar, Aston Villa have one foot into the knock out stages, but there is still work to be done, if they want to w...

Aston Villa Impress as their Season is Poised to Move up a Gear

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's now 13 consecutive Premier League home wins for Aston Villa, as their performance level lifted up from the past couple of weeks, as Unai Emery's ...

SFTW - Aston Villa Look to Extend Winning Home Run Against Fulham

12 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a disappointing defeat away to Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa look to get back on track in the league against Fulham. Villa may have scraped pas...

Europavision: Villa Aim to Take Group Box Seat Against AZ

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa look to follow up their excellent 4-1 in Alkmaar with another win against AZ, and pick up three points like they did against the last Dutc...

Aston Villa's Lack of Dimension Undone by Cooper's Simple Plan

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a week of hype surrounding Aston Villa's Champions League potential, the shortcomings of the team's potential were exposed by Nottingham Forest,...

SFTW - Emery Aims to Chop Down the Tricky Trees

04 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa play Steve Cooper's Nottingham Forest, the first of two supposed 'winnable' games before stiffer Premier League tests ahead. What could go...

Europavision - The post-AZ shake-up

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With a 4-1 win away to AZ Alkmaar, the perceived main threat to their Group E ambitions, Aston Villa announced themselves to the tournament for real.&...

Villa Park Run Sets up Potential Top Five Breakaway

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last six Premier League games Aston Villa top the form table, as they keep racking up the points. Villa have the good habit of taking care of...

SFTW: Luton Present First Chance to Solidify Champions League Ambitions

28 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After an impressive week of two 4-1 wins that put Aston Villa in a great position in both the Premier League and Europa Conference League, it's consol...

Europavision: Will Aston Villa Get Serious on Pivotal European Night?

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa travel to Holland to take on AZ Alkmaar in the first of two back-to-back games with the Dutch club that will go a long way to deciding the...

Aston Villa Begin to Show Serious Pedigree for the Season Ahead

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After overcoming their bogey team West Ham 4-1 at Villa Park, who had beaten Villa in their last three visits to Villa Park, the media is starting to ...

Europavision: Aston Villa's European Group Reset

22 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We take stock of Aston Villa's position and attitude towards the Europa Conference League, as their group stands all level ahead of the third round of...

SFTW - Aston Villa Face a Battle of Champions League Outsiders

21 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With fifth place in the Premier League potentially leading to the Champions League, does opportunity knock for Villa or the Hammers? Can Villa extend ...

Aston Villa High Five into the International Break

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We look back at Aston Villa's trip to Wolves and appraise the season so far with a fifth of it gone and the Europe campaign up and running.UTVSpecial ...

Unai Emery Seeks to Break Villa's Away Doghead Despair

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After looking back at the last-minute drama against Zrinjski Mostar in the Europa Conference League, we look ahead to Aston Villa's trip to the Moline...

Europavision: Zrinjski Mostar Home Truths

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After the disappointment in Warsaw, we look back at the lessons learnt against Legia, ahead of a must-win Villa Park clash against Zrinjski Mostar.UTV...

Aston Villa Finally Click Season into Life by Smashing Brighton

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The best performance under Unai Emery, so far? Well, the 6-1 win against high-flying Brighton, was certainly the most impressive result Emery has notc...

SFTW - Aston Villa Test Top Six Credentials Against Seagulls

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa face a stern test of their Premier League home winning streak of nine games, with the visit of Brighton, who are 100% on their travels thi...

Europavision: Legia Warsaw and Five Days in Poland

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We look back at MOMS' experience of watching Aston Villa's long-awaited return to European football in Warsaw, as Villa faced Legia Warsaw in the Euro...

Aston Villa Banish Away Defensive Blues at the Bridge

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After the midweek defensive collapse and disappointment in Warsaw, Aston Villa eyed up a trip to Stamford Bridge to face a disjointed Chelsea team, as...

Aston Villa and Duran go Kaboom in Injury-time Against Palace

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We look back at the spectacular Villa late show against Crystal Palace at Villa Park, which followed a rather concerning Villa Fan Advisory Board meet...

Post International Break Aston Villa Reflections

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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SFTW - Will the Wise Owl Threaten Villa's Home Record?

16 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With Aston Villa currently on a run of eight consecutive home wins, Unai Emery will be looking to make it nine against Crystal Palace to help fire-up ...

Europavision - The Group Stage and Rest of the Draw Assessed

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Europa Conference Group stages are drawn, so now it's time to get serious about Aston Villa's European trip, after their Scottish pitstop.We look ...

Emery is Unhinged at Anfield as Pau Torres Looks a Work in Progress

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If the opening day defeat against Newcastle United was dismissed as a one-off, the performance and result at Anfield against Liverpool was more a gage...

SFTW - Aston Villa Face Potentially Defining Trip to Anfield

02 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa face a trip to a team with one of the most formidable home records in recent seasons, Liverpool. But with Jurgen Klopp's team faced with s...

Europavision - Hibernian Second Leg

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the second-leg against Hibernian a mere formality before the Europa Conference League group stage draw on Friday, we look at how the other play-o...

Unai Emery's Controlling Ways Pay Off Against Burnley

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Against Burnley, Aston Villa boss Unai Emery clearly demonstrated the controlling core he is building within the Villa team that can dictate a game pl...

SFTW - Aston Villa Look to Follow up Change in Fortunes

26 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If Aston Villa are looking to become a top six team, then away trips to newly promoted teams need converting into wins. Villa face an intriguing trip ...

Europavision - Hibernian 1st Leg

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The first of a series of My Old Man Said shows that follow Aston Villa's European exploits. First stop Edinburgh, as Villa takes on Hibernian in the f...

Aston Villa Restore Parity to Season's Optimism

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It was business as usual at Villa Park, as Aston Villa started the season, as they left off in terms of their home form. They made light work of a lac...

SFTW - Aston Villa Look to Continue Last Season's Ruthless Home Form

19 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After Aston Villa finished last season with seven straight home wins, Everton are the first visitors to Villa Park in the 2023/24 season. Both teams w...

Emery Faces Rethink as Villa Suffer Toon Blitz

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa's ill-fated trip to Newcastle United is discussed in what has been a week of bad news for Unai Emery and his team. How will the injuries o...

SFTW - Aston Villa Have Chance to Make Early Statement at St James'

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The most exciting season for Aston Villa supporters in recent memory kicks off at St James' Park, against another team that threatens the top six old ...

Aston Villa's Preseason Leads to Heighten Expectation

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the eve of a new Premier League season, we take stock of the preseason and expectations of the club. In terms of the preseason efforts of the team,...

Aston Villa Show They Mean Business

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa Show They Mean BusinessMoussa Diaby has joined Aston Villa and they have kicked off their PremIer League Summer Series campaign in the USA...

Aston Villa Kick-start a Preseason Full of Intrigue

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa's 2023/24 got off to a quiet start at the Bescott, before the squad jetted off to the USA to start their summer camp and play in the Premi...

Aston Villa Matters Turn to the Pitch as Preseason Begins

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With two solid transfers in the bag for Aston Villa, we look at what else has been happening in the window so far and who is also set to leave the clu...

Everything You Need to Know About Villa Park's Future

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

MOMS went to the recent public consultation for the renewed North Stand plans and stuck around to talk to all the relevant parties in the Villa Park d...

Making Sense of Pau Torres Joining Aston Villa

01 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

He's not quite through the door yet, but once he's back from his holidays, Villarreal centre-back Pau Torres should be rejoining his former manager Un...

Part 2 - Aston Villa Squad Assessment 2023 - Underrated or Overrated

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for Aston Villa's big hitters to get the underrated or overrated treatment. With the transfer window in full swing we look at the key member...

Aston Villa Squad Assessment 2023 - Underrated or Overrated - Part 1

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the transfer window in full swing we look at the current Aston Villa squad under Unai Emery and across last season to see if each player is eithe...

Villa Badges, Sponsors, Fixtures - What the Heck is Going On?

24 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just when you think Aston Villa are back in Europe and it should be plain sailing for a while, the Villaverse has once again thrown up some strange tw...

Aston Villa's Preseason Reform and New Boy - Part 2

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PART 2The MOMS team catches up with the latest happens at Villa Park from Villa CEO Christian Purslow leaving to the signing of Youri Tielemans. ...

Aston Villa's Preseason Reform and New Boy - Part 1

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The MOMS team catches up with the latest happens at Villa Park from Villa CEO Christian Purslow leaving to the signing of Youri Tielemans. Plus, ...

The Calm Before the Villa Transfer Storm

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the dust settling on Aston Villa's season and the players jetting off on holidays, we look at how the Europa Conference League picture is shaping...

Unai Emery Completes Successful First Chapter With Aston Villa

03 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a long time since the final day of a Premier League season landed at Villa Park with something tangible at stake. We look back at Aston Vill...

Can Aston Villa Take Advantage of Europa Conference Pole Position?

27 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's do or die time in terms of snatching the last European place left. Can Aston Villa get the win they need at home to Brighton to seal the deal?in ...

Aston Villa Set Up Europa Conference Prize

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A hard-fought point for Aston Villa at Anfield following Brentford's 3-1 win at Spurs, sets up a Villa Park finale against Brighton, with a win guaran...

Aston Villa Line up Europa Mission Impossible at Anfield

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Aston Villa's final away game of the season, they have to play the team with the second best home record in the Premier League. Liverpool have only...

Aston Villa Alive and Kicking for Europe after Spurs Double

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Seven consecutive home Premier League defeats against Spurs, it was getting unbearable. Led by an inspired John McGinn performance though, Aston Villa...

For Aston Villa To Dare is to Do When it Comes to Europe

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We look ahead to Aston Villa hosting Spurs in what is something of a last stand for potential Europa League football. Also in the show, why Villa fans...

Aston Villa's Europa Dreams Get Brexited by Wolves

07 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a 10-game unbeaten run bolted Aston Villa's Europa League contention, the reality of their difficult finish to the season is beginning to bite. ...

Aston Villa Head to Molineux Hoping to Set up Season Climax

06 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While Aston Villa are looking to set up next season by getting in Barcelona Sporting Director Mateu Alemany, on the field, they can set-up an exciting...

Aston Villa Suffer United Blow Before Business End of Season

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Without the benefit of any returning injured players to his squad, Unai Emery's task to get something at Old Trafford was always going to be a tough t...

Aston Villa to Go Bold in Transfer Market & Manchester United Test

29 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa's trip to Old Trafford, on paper is their hardest fixture left. We look ahead to the game against Manchester United and also reflect on wh...

Aston Villa Take Pragmatic Path to Fulham Points

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In an extra show, we look back at a rather pragmatic version of Aston Villa, who beat Fulham 1-0 at Villa Park. Also, we reflect on the 15% season tic...

Aston Villa Demonstrate Unbeaten Bottle for Europa Battle

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa showed character to comeback at Brentford, a tough place to visit this season, and a team they've been beaten by on their last four visits...

Aston Villa's Emery Evolution Reaches an Exciting New Level

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

OK. It's getting serious now. Aston Villa are evolving into something frighteningly good...We look back at the destruction of Newcastle United at Vill...

Aston Villa vs Newcastle Upgrades to Current Form Top Four Slugfest

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Newcastle United, one of the only teams that can match Aston Villa for form since Unai Emery took over, visits Villa Park, to signal the jump up in di...

All Aboard the Unai Emery European Express

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Never mind Elvis Presley, but 'taking care of business' is fast becoming a mantra for Aston Villa this season under Unai Emery. The 2-0 home win over ...

Aston Villa Look to Cement Their European Credentials Against Forest

08 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After back-to-back away wins Aston Villa now face Nottingham Forest at Villa Park to potentially make it a nine-point week. Something for the Weekend ...

Foxy Extra Show - Aston Villa Cement European Ambitions

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a mid-week extra show, the MOMS teams reflect on the drama at the King Power that saw Villa securing a late win against Leicester City, that fired ...

Aston Villa's Season Transforms After Pivotal Away Win

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The MOMS team look back on a result that could potentially transform the potential of Aston Villa's 2022/23 season.As well as looking back at the 2-0 ...

Opportunity to Transform Season Knocks for Aston Villa

01 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

MOMS looks at a massive week of opportunity for Aston Villa to turn this season into more than just preparation for the next.UTVBECOME A MEMBER AND GE...

Behind the Scenes of Aston Villa's Emery Revolution

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

MOMS recently spoke to Aston Villa's Sporting Director and Unai Emery's coaches at Bodymoor Heath, so we reflect on some of the insights gained and ho...

The Proof of Unai Emery's Way is the Cherries Up the Top

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa's 3-0 win showed further proof of their evolution under Unai Emery, as they sharpen their attacking teeth. We always look at all the Villa...

SFTW - Villa Look to Extend Unbeaten Run While Learning on the Job

18 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

MOMS gets some insights into the Aston Villa's coaching staff's state of mind after a visit to Bodymoor Heath, before relegation threatened Bournemout...

Aston Villa See On-Pitch Progress Despite Hammers Result

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It what was an end-to-end game at times at West Ham, but despite taking the lead and controlling possession, Villa game away with just the point.We lo...

SFTW - Emery Seeks to Clean up Villa's Moyes Mess

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Unai Emery takes his Villa team to West Ham to try to lift a recent curse against the Hammers. Five straight losses, no win in their last nine encount...

Work-in-Progress Aston Villa Get Needed Home Win at a Cost

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A win against Crystal Palace was important, but the manner of it was open to interpretation. You can see the shoots of how Unai Emery wants to play an...

SFTW - Emery Seeks Upturn in Home Form Against Palace

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Something for the Weekend looks ahead to Aston Villa's home clash with Crystal Palace, where Unai Emery will be seeking to improve his team's home for...

Villa Back to Winning Ways as Emery Breaks Dyche's Home Record

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa avoided a fourth straight defeat after beating Everton 2-0 at Goodison Park, to maintain Unai Emery's impressive away record and get Villa...

SFTW - Villa Look to Break Losing Streak and Dyche's Everton Home Record

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Something for the Weekend looks ahead to Aston Villa's trip to Goodison Park to continue their unbeaten run against Everton since being promoted back ...

Emery Must Address Villa Mentality After Gifting Arsenal a Win

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Unai Emery often talks about the need for his team to improve their mentality. Aston Villa suffered a 4-2 defeat after leading 2-1 for the third time ...

SFTW - Villa Look to Mings Inspiration to Maintain Emery's Unbeaten Arsenal Record

18 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Unai Emery entertains his former club Arsenal, a team who is unbeaten against when he's faced them in European competition managing Spanish teams. Can...

Aston Villa's Squad Frailty Exposed in Man City Loss

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Unai Emery said recently that he was happy he had two players for every position, but as soon as Villa supporters saw Tyrone Mings missing from the te...

Emery's 100% Villa Away Record Faces Stiff Citeh Test

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Unai Emery's Aston Villa who are 100% after three away games, face a tough test to maintain their record at Manchester City. Something for the Weekend...

Unai Emery Hits Potential Bump in His Villa Revolution

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A victory against Leicester City would have took Aston Villa into the top half of the Premier League, but familiar frailties reared their head, to sug...

Unai Emery Seeks to Stretch Beyond Manager Bounce Against Foxes

04 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Something for the Weekend discusses the return of Bertrand Traoré, the passage of Marc Albrighton to the Baggies, as well as previewing Villa's retur...

Insight into Villa's Transfer Window Ambition and Planning

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With Aston Villa inactive over the past weekend due to their unceremonious defeat against Stevenage in the FA Cup, judging by social media and the amo...

Unai Emery Edges Villa Towards Premier League Top Half

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Unai Emery's impressive start in the league with Aston Villa continues while the January transfer window bubbles away.UTVGET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PATRON...

SFTW - Emery Aims to Extend Away Record Against Saints

21 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Something for the Weekend looks at Danny Ings departing and Villa's trip to Southampton to see if they can extend Unai Emery's 100% away record with t...

Resilient Aston Villa Get Back on Track Against Leeds

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a poor start at Villa Park since the World Cup break, Aston Villa grafted away to earn a valuable three points and reset themselves for the seco...

Unai Emery's First Signing and Potential Leeds Trouble

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa, winless in their last three home games (four including Villarreal), need a win against an improving Leeds team. We also take a first look...

Stevenage Shambles Raises Bigger Picture Villa Concerns

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The capitulation Aston Villa demonstrated in their latest FA Cup failure was maddening. While it was the first blot on the copybook of Unai Emery, he ...

SFTW - Can Unai Emery Reverse Villa's Recent FA Cup Misfortune

07 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The last time Aston Villa won an FA Cup tie was in the season they got relegated (they beat Wycombe after a replay). It is Villa's only win in the FA ...

Aston Villa Make Perfect Start to 2023 With Statement Win

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa kick start 2023 in fantastic fashion beating Spurs 2-0. As well as looking back at another impressive Unai Emery led away performance and ...

SFTW - Villa Face Tough Spurs Test to Kickstart 2023

31 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa travel to Spurs to begin a year that they hope will be a vast improvement on 2022.UTVBECOME A MEMBER AND GET AD-FREE AND EXCLUSIVE MOMS ME...

The Top 5 Aston Villa Players of 2022

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Taken and remixed from the three-part My Old Man Said Christmas special, the countdown of Aston Villa's top five performers is collated together in on...

The Unapologetic & Dysfunctional Xmas Special 2022 - Part 3

25 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The final part of the My Old Man Said Christmas and year-in-review extravaganza. In another action-packed show, we find out who was Villa's best playe...

The Unapologetic & Dysfunctional Xmas Special 2022 - Part 2

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Unapologetic & Dysfunctional Aston Villa Xmas Special 2022 - Part 2The fun deep dive into Aston Villa's 2022 continues. There's the updated 20...

The Unapologetic & Dysfunctional Xmas Special 2022 - Part 1

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Unapologetic & Dysfunctional Aston Villa Xmas Special 2022 - Part 12022 was a certainly a year where speculation and experimentation came to a...