My Old Man Said — An Aston Villa Podcast

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...

Villarreal Villa Park Reflections and Martinez's Big World Cup Finale

17 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We look back at Aston Villa's first return to Villa Park, after the mid-season World Cup break, with a friendly against Unai Emery's former club Villa...

Aston Villa's Mid-Season Friendlies Reviewed & World Cup Southgate Deep Dive

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We look back at the three Villa mid-season friendlies and deep dive England and Gareth Southgate's situation after their World Cup elimination.UTVThis...

Villa Players in Qatar Face-off as Emery Roadshow Begins Again

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa gear up to begin their mid-season break round of friendlies, as Villa players in Qatar prepare to face-off in the final group stage games....

PART TWO - The Mad Few Villa Questions Answered

27 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The second part of episode 212, where we answer more Mad Few listener questions - from Villa transfer needs to their potential 2022/23 finish.UTVGET T...

Emery Positional Targets and World Cup Musings

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On top of looking at World Cup so far and the efforts of the Villa players in action, we take questions from members of the The Mad Few group, which c...

The Emery Road Ahead After Breaking Villa's Away Duck

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Back-to-back wins in his first two Premier League games with Aston Villa provides Unai Emery with the perfect start to his new job, as he has Aston Vi...

SFTW: Familiar Frailties Haunt Villa's Cup Efforts Ahead of Seagulls Trip

12 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In Something for the Weekend, David and Chris look back at their trip to Old Trafford for the League Cup loss against Manchester United, while looking...

Emery Lifts United Curse With Emphatic Debut Win

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We've waited a long, long time for this. 27 years in fact to witness an Aston Villa win over Manchester United at Villa Park. We look at Unai Emery's ...

Unai Emery Unveiled for United Double Date

05 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Finally the working visas are sorted and Unai Emery begins his reign as Villa boss. Just a small matter of back-to-back games with Manchester United t...

The Daunting Reality of Unai Emery's New Job

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a jolt of optimism following Aston Villa's 4-0 win over Brentford, a brutal 4-0 loss away at Newcastle United was a clear sign to the incoming U...

SFTW - Last Villa Game Before the Emery Hour

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The final game until the Unai Emery revolution begins, sees Aston Villa travel to take on the revamped Newcastle United, who currently sit 4th in the ...

Unai Emery Tactical Fit and Villa's Foreign Manager Curse

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the club's announcement of Unai Emery becoming their new Head Coach, coming while the last main show (episode 208) was being edited, David and Ch...

Danks > Frank - Life Before Emery

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It was the game that probably suggested to Unai Emery that Aston Villa might be a club he could work with. The 4-0 blitz of Brentford was certainly a ...

SFTW: The Aftermath of Gerrard's Sacking Ahead of Brentford Clash

22 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Something for the Weekend reacts to Steven Gerrard's sacking before looking ahead to Brentford and life after Gerrard.UTVGreene King/MOMS Free Beer Of...

Steven Gerrard in Survival Battle for Villa Future

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the first 45 minutes against Chelsea at Villa Park, you thought there might be a chance of salvation for Steven Gerrard, if he could get something ...

Steven Gerrard's Task is Set Out to Save Job

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

During a meeting at Villa Park, that MOMS attended, Christian Purslow admits to not even thinking about Steven Gerrard's position. So we equate what w...

SFTW - Villa Get Chance Against Forest to Change Narrative

08 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Something for the Weekend looks at Aston Villa's Monday night trip to the City Ground to take on Nottingham Forest, as they bid to extend their unbeat...

Villa's Unbeaten Run Grows Against Backdrop of Fan Frustration

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A point in isolation against an unbeaten Leeds United team this season at Elland Road isn't a bad result, but with the hosts down to 10-men for most o...

What Villa CEO Christian Purslow Had to Say Ahead of Leeds Test

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Something for the Weekend looks ahead to Aston Villa's trip to Elland Road and looks back at Villa CEO's Christian Purslow's Q & A at the Villa Su...

Aston Villa Eyes Turn to Key Month as Player World Cup Hopes Fade

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As the international break comes to an end we look at three poignant areas of Aston Villa discussion - the growing injury list, what needs to happen i...

Aston Villa Take a Further Step to Turnaround Poor Start

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wins are becoming pretty expensive for Aston Villa. First, they beat Everton and lose Diego Carlos, now it's Boubacar Kamara seemingly being sacrifice...

SFTW - Aston Villa Look to Get Back to Winning Ways Against Saints

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With just one win in their last 10 Premier League games, Steven Gerrard's men will know the importance of their Friday night match with Southampton. A...

Life After the Postponed El Sackio for Villa

11 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After Aston Villa's trip to Leicester City was called off due to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, we look at how the next month or so may shape up f...

Steven Gerrard and Aston Villa Earn Potential Turning Point

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Not even Erling Haarland could dent Aston Villa's conviction in earning a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Manchester City. Could this be a turning point ...

SFTW - Aston Villa's Deadline Day Shenanigans and Captain Haaland

03 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa had an active transfer deadline day for a change. We discuss the two new boys and the Douglas Luiz saga, plus, the visit to Villa Park of ...

Can Steven Gerrard Find a Fresh Approach as Pressure Mounts?

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let's be honest, West Ham were there for the beating and offered very little. That's the scary thing about this result. Villa failed to beat a team th...

SFTW - Aston Villa Seek to Reverse Recent Hammers Curse

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Something for the Weekend - Aston Villa vs West Ham.After just one win in their last 12 against West Ham, Sunday's fixture would be a perfect time to ...

Aston Villa’s Search for ‘Marginal Gains’ Leads to Pain

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An away loss at Patrick Viera's fast-improving Crystal Palace is no big deal in isolation, but the winless games are mounting up with Villa now only w...

SFTW - Aston Villa Face Life After Carlos Against Eagles

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa face their first game after the sorry loss to injury of their new £26m centre-back Diego Carlos. Can Steven Gerrard start to impose a suc...

Buendia Spark Inspires Villa Win Despite Late Concern

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa got their first win of the season in their opening home game of the season, against a very average looking Everton team.We look back at th...

SFTW - Villa Search for Team Identity Against Everton

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We look ahead to the first Premier League 2022/23 season clash at Villa Park, the match that the media are billing as Steven Gerrard vs Frank Lampard....

Steven Gerrard's New Season Teething Problems are Familiar

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Another season, another defeat on the opening day for Aston Villa against a newly promoted side.Aston Villa's 2-0 defeat at Bournemouth was concerning...

Gerrard Seeks McGinn Cherries Kickstart and Chukwuemeka Final Word

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We preview Aston Villa's first Premier League game of the 2022/23 season away at Bournemouth, after tying up loose ends with the Carney Chukwuemeka tr...

Can Aston Villa's New Captain Inspire Their Dreams and Midfield?

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The 2022/23 Premier League season is about to commence and Steven Gerrard has made perhaps his biggest decision yet in making John McGinn captain.Does...

The Main Villa Concerns That Still Need Addressing by Steven Gerrard

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With just over a week to go to the new season, we tuck into the key issues that Steven Gerrard still has to address, if Aston Villa are really going t...

Something for the Weekend - Villa Travel Down Under

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa head to Australia to take on Leeds United, Brisbane Roar and Manchester United during their preseason break.We look at the squad assembled...

Walsall Game Villa Observations Beyond Poundland Value Preseason Cliches

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In a bonus show, we look back to see what we could learn from the 4-0 win at Walsall, beyond the usual preseason cliches of minutes in the bank and up...

And so, Aston Villa's 2022/23 Begins...

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're back. Welcome to the 2022/23 preseason. Before we get into any preseason matches and the trip to Australia, lets catch up with what's been happe...

What's Aston Villa's Next Steps in the Transfer Window?

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With Aston Villa's main business in the summer transfer window done, but with Steven Gerrard returning from holidays soon, we look at what else is goi...

Why Did Diego Carlos and Boubacar Kamara Sign for Villa? - Transfer Window Part 2

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa were already four signings up before the summer transfer window opened. With Steven Gerrard on a stateside holiday, there's not much more ...

Aston Villa Ahead of Schedule in Summer Transfer Window - Part 1

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa were already four signings up before the summer transfer window opened. While Steven Gerrard has been relaxing on a sun bed the last few d...

Final Day Blues and Villa's New Boy

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa's 2021/22 season comes to an end with a game that perhaps summed up their season - promise undermined by inconsistency and fragility.We lo...

Mission Impossible and the Look of Villa's Transfer Window

21 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We know the media story, it's Steven Gerrard, Philippe Coutinho and Danny Ings all trying to do a favour for Liverpool at the Etihad. From a Aston Vil...

Impressive Villa Pre-Match Display Not Matched After Kick-off

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the afternoon that Villa Park celebrated the 40th Anniversary of Aston Villa lifting the European Cup, Villa's hopes of a top-half finish faded bad...

Coutinho Signs and Villa's Last Chance Saloon for Top Half Finish

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Philippe Coutinho signs a four-year contract with Aston Villa, as Aston Villa entertain Crystal Palace, a must win game to have a chance of a top-half...

Back-to-back Wins Improves Villa's Top Half Chances

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Steven Gerrard would have been pleased by Aston Villa's performance when they beat Burnley 3-1 at Turf Moor. The team was successfully tweaked for th...

Villa Return to Winning Ways to Relegate Dean Smith

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa get the job done against Norwich City, but there's question marks over the performance despite the 2-0 win.In episode 188 of the podcast w...

Aston Villa Find Increased Resolve Against Foxes

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Relief for Steven Gerrard and Villa supporters alike, as Aston Villa end losing streak with solid point at Leicester City.UTVPS - subscribe to www.ast...

Time for Steven Gerrard to Stop the Villa Rot

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Over the Easter period, Villa have slipped to 15th in the Premier League, leaving some supporters increasingly anxious about a potentially wasted...

Spurs Defeat Showcases Aston Villa's Current Deficiencies

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It was a bizarre late afternoon at Villa Park, when Aston Villa played some of their best football under Steven Gerrard, peppering an inspired Hugo Ll...

Villa Ticket Price Rises and Woeful Spurs Form Challenge

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Something for the WeekendAfter losing three games on the bounce, Aston Villa face a stiff test at Villa Park against a Spurs team who have recently cr...

What's Going Wrong With Steven Gerrard's Villa Tactics?

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa notched up their third consecutive loss, with their 2-1 loss at Wolves, as the team's shortfalls become increasingly obvious, but should S...

Villa Seek Doghead Delight at Molineux

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While Wolves are only second to Liverpool in terms of calendar year form, they have lost four of their last six games. Will the missing Raul Jimenez a...

Aston Villa's Wrecking Ball, Mate Drinkers and Battery Hens

26 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After Aston Villa's defeat against Arsenal at Villa Park, it's time for some International break reflection on Villa, as well as talk about Miley Cyru...

Aston Villa Face Intriguing Gunners Progress Check

19 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can Aston Villa make it three home league wins against Arsenal on the trot? Certainly it'll be the toughest Arsenal team they've faced in recent years...

Aston Villa Have Mixed Fortunes in Double Away Week

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MOMS and friends look back at Aston Villa's trips to Elland Road and the London stadium in a week of mixed fortunes for Steven Gerrard and his players...

Steven Gerrard's Tweaks Click Aston Villa into Gear

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Back-to-back wins and clean sheets for Aston Villa. What happened? We look back at the 4-0 win over Southampton to find out. Plus, dig deep into midfi...

Aston Villa Ice Growing Concerns With Vital Brighton Win

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After just one win in Aston Villa's last eight games in all competitions, doubts were starting to form in supporters' minds about the ability of both ...

Steven Gerrard Seeks to Stop Villa Rot Against Brighton

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Only three teams have lost less than Brighton this season and that's the top three Premier League teams. Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa face a difficult...

Aston Villa's Poor Form Continues After Watford Sting

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After just one win in his last eight games as Aston Villa boss, Steven Gerrard is starting to feel the pressure. The promised reaction in the Watford ...

Gerrard and Fans Seek Reaction From Villa Players Against Watford

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The less said about Aston Villa's performance against Newcastle United last week, the better. Can Steven Gerrard get a reaction against Watford from h...

Drastic Improvement Needed After Feeble Toon Display

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While Aston Villa haven't won for coming up to 17 years at St James' Park, they disappointedly showed little appetite at the weekend to rectify such a...

Can Aston Villa Fix Their Frailties Against Resurgent Toon?

12 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a thrilling first half of some champagne football at Villa Park in the 3-3 draw with Leeds United was undermined by some sloppy defensive play, ...

Aston Villa's Potential Upside Should Make Them Upwardly Mobile

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The MOMS team thaw out from Aston Villa's winter break to look back at the January transfer window and look ahead to the second half of the season, an...

Aston Villa Return to Winning Ways Before Gold Dust Reset

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It wasn't pretty at times at Goodison Park, but after showing some class in the first half and determination in the second, Aston Villa got their firs...

Aston Villa in Desperate Need of Win Despite Positive Signs

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Despite decent patches in games and impressive new signings, Aston Villa are increasingly in need of a win to trigger their season back into life.We l...

Aston Villa's United Week and their Next Stage of Development

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After an underserved loss at Old Trafford at the start of the last week, Aston Villa restored some pride at the weekend with a late comeback from two ...

Aston Villa Eye Up Manchester United Revenge and Double

15 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After VAR despair at Old Trafford in the FA Cup, Aston Villa get a chance at Villa Park for both revenge and the opportunity to do a league double ove...

Potential Villa Season Reboot With FA Cup and Philippe Coutinho

08 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Surely it's time for Aston Villa to win the FA Cup? It's something Villa fans have often mused in recent times, since the last time was 1957 and it's ...

Main January Transfer Aston Villa Player Need After Repeated Blown Leads

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa begin 2022 with the first real blemish on Steven Gerrard's record at Villa. The 2-1 loss at Brentford, the second game in succession that ...

The Unapologetic & Dysfunctional Villa Xmas/New Year 2021 Special - Part 2

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

2021 was a certainly a transformative year for Aston Villa. The fairytale duo of Dean Smith and Jack Grealish were no more and the club received a Ste...

The Unapologetic and Dysfunctional Villa Xmas 2021 Special - Part 1

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

2021 was a certainly a transformative year for Aston Villa. The fairytale duo of Dean Smith and Jack Grealish were no more and the club received a Ste...

Opportunity Knocks for Villa to Cement Top Half Place

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After a break in shows due to traveling and tech issues, the My Old Man Said podcast is back to look at the Villa Park clash against Burnley, as Steve...

Aston Villa Find Their Feet Under Steven Gerrard

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Three wins out of four for Aston Villa, it's enough to make a Villa fan delirious after a five-game losing streak.The MOMS team catch up on the latest...

Foxes Clash Follows Positive Game of Two Halves

05 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After a quick look back at an ultimately encouraging game of two halves against Manchester City in mid-week, we look ahead to the visit of Leicester C...

Tough December Test Begins for Gerrard After Perfect Start

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa sort out the worst away record of the Premier League, by beating Crystal Palace, as Steven Gerrard makes it back-to-back wins in his first...

Steven Gerrard Looks to Back-up Positive Villa Start

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's so far, so good for Steve Gerrard as Aston Villa's new Head Coach, as Villa fans have become increasingly impressed by Gerrard's application as V...

Steven Gerrard Makes Boss Aston Villa Start

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Steven Gerrard kicked off his reign as Aston Villa Head Coach with a very welcome win against Brighton to break Villa's five-game losing streak. We lo...

Aston Villa Begin New Steven Gerrard Dawn

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After a whirlwind of Head Coach activity in the international break, Aston Villa play Brighton at Villa Park with Steven Gerrard now pulling the strin...

What Went Wrong For Dean Smith and What's Next for Villa

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It still feels a bit strange with Dean Smith getting the sack so suddenly. The MOMS team do a deep dive on what went wrong for the ex-Villa Head Coach...

Dean Smith is Martyred After Saints Defeat

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After their fifth consecutive loss was recorded Friday night, Aston Villa parted ways with likeable Head Coach Dean Smith by Sunday lunchtime.The MOMS...

Something for the Weekend - Smith Seeks Divine Intervention Against Saints

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa need a win desperately to stop the rot. Can they get a similar smash and grab win at St Mary's to last season, against a team that recentl...

Aston Villa Hammered into Potential Relegation Contenders

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Four consecutive losses leaves Aston Villa wondering what kind of season lays ahead. A general ineptness about Villa's play suggests that any complace...

Villa Seek to Avoid Halloween Hammer Horror Show

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

All hasn't been well in recent weeks for Aston Villa, with Dean Smith's men slumping to three consecutive losses. Is it early season teething troubles...

Aston Villa Horror Show Performance Raises Big Concerns

24 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

At the Emirates, Aston Villa served up one of their worst performances under Dean Smith in their 3-1 defeat to Arsenal. Why did such a performance hap...

Something for the Weekend - Smith Seeks to Continue Winning Run vs Arsenal

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As the fallout from the Wolves game begins to clear, Dean Smith looks ahead to Arsenal, the team Villa have done the best against in recent seasons. A...

RIP the Back Three? As Villa Throw Away Three Points Against Wolves

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What on earth happened in that last 10 minutes against Wolves? What a limp horror show it was at Villa Park. Poor game management is one thing, but co...

Something for the Weekend - Dogheads & Smith's England Job Prospects

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's been four weeks since Aston Villa supporters made their way to Villa Park, the long-awaited return sees the visit of Wolves in a tricky mid-table...

Aston Villa Go Again After Dean Smith Anniversary

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Time flies when you're having fun, although there's already been a fair few heart in the mouth kind of moments during the reign of Dean Smith as Aston...

Spurs Game Raises Questions for the Rest of Season for Villa

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa supporters went into the trip to Spurs with a sense of optimism, certainly there was a disappointment to lose the game 2-1, as opportunity...

Something for the Weekend - Smith Aims to Make Statement at Spurs

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After lifting the hoodoo against Manchester United at Old Trafford, what better way to follow it than by beating a team that has won 12 out of the las...

Aston Villa Banish Manchester United and Ronaldo Hoodoo

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dean Smith's 3-5-2 formation goes from strength to strength as it brings Villa their first win at Old Trafford since 2009.AJ vs Usyk and the Bear cric...

Something for the Weekend - Villa Hatch Plan for Their Main Devil, Ronaldo

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is Ronaldo back to haunt Aston Villa?We talk:Leon Bailey & Morgan Sanson injuriesBitter sweet League Cup defeat against ChelseaAway trip to Old Tr...

Leon Bailey Fires Up the Potential of Aston Villa's Season

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dean Smith had described the first hour of Aston Villa vs Everton at Villa Park as an arm wrestle. Leon Bailey's introduction for an explosive 21 minu...

Argentine Concern Threatens Season's First Full-Strength Villa Team

18 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is Dean Smith playing mind games with Everton over Villa's Argentine duo Emi Buendia and Emiliano Martínez returning back to the UK on the day of the...

Dean Smith Finds Progress for Aston Villa in Defeat Against Chelsea

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa return after the international break for a lesson in taking chances at Stamford Bridge, in a game that saw Villa impress until it came to ...

Key Aston Villa Players Begin to Return for Chelsea Test

11 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Argentine international situation is ultimately a shame for Aston Villa, as Dean Smith would have been able to pick a relatively full-strength tea...

Aston Villa Remain Unbeaten at Home Despite Missing Half of Their First Team

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Despite Covid depriving Aston Villa of two of their potential starters and their captain suffering an injury to add to their existing sick list of key...

Something for the Weekend - Villa's Key Fitness Concern & Good Loan Move

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The second of back-to-back home Premier League games for Aston Villa sees the visit of Dean Smith's old chargers, Brentford. A team that Villa have fa...