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, and Emery's chances of landing success. Plus, updates on Real Oviedo’s La Liga return an...
Jun 25, 2025•47 min•Ep. 370
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. UTV Super VPN Discounted Offer with Extra Four Months Free & 30-Day Money Back Guarantee This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is sponsored by NordVPN. NordVPN allows you the opportunity to help get access to those 3pm Saturday or 2pm Sunday games, which aren't ava...
Jun 19, 2025•42 min•Ep. 369
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, what might happen next, and who’s already being mentioned for the summer transfer window, t...
Jun 08, 2025•37 min•Ep. 368
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 this summer could now define the next few years of the club. UTV Super VPN Disc...
May 26, 2025•32 min•Ep. 367
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 their part against Chelsea? UTV Super VPN Discounted Offer with Extra Four Months ...
May 23, 2025•20 min•Ep. 366
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 form surge, and preview what promises to be a high-stakes final day at Manc...
May 21, 2025•39 min•Ep. 365
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 context of what’s becoming a high-stakes Champions League shootout. Super VPN ...
May 16, 2025•20 min•Ep. 364
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. UTV Super VPN Discounted Offer with Extra Four Months Free & 30-Day Money Back Guarantee This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is sponsored by NordVPN...
May 14, 2025•37 min•Ep. 363
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, and how the club’s communication breakdown is fuelling misinformation. In defence of J...
May 10, 2025•30 min•Ep. 362
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’s a wide-ranging episode with a Champions League-shaped cloud hanging o...
May 09, 2025•34 min•Ep. 361
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 their Champions League dream - starting with a must-win game against Fulham. ...
May 02, 2025•22 min•Ep. 360
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 the tactical and emotional letdown from all areas of the club, and take ...
May 01, 2025•37 min•Ep. 359
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. UTV Super VPN Discounted Offer with Extra Four Months Free & 30-Day Money Back Guarantee This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is sponsored by NordVPN. NordVPN allows you the opportunity to help get access to those 3pm Saturday or 2pm S...
Apr 25, 2025•32 min•Ep. 358
After the clashes with Newcastle and Manchester City, Aston Villa's end of season destiny remains uncertain. UTV Super VPN Discounted Offer with Extra Four Months Free & 30-Day Money Back Guarantee This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is sponsored by NordVPN. NordVPN allows you the opportunity to help get access to those 3pm Saturday or 2pm Sunday games, which aren't available in your region, by switching your virtual location to a country which is screening it. As well as protecting ...
Apr 25, 2025•38 min•Ep. 357
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. UTV Super VPN Discounted Offer with Extra Four Months Free & 30-Day Mo...
Apr 17, 2025•36 min•Ep. 356
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 Newcastle at Villa Park might just be the playoff for a Champions League spot ....
Apr 15, 2025•19 min•Ep. 355
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. UTV Super VPN Discounted Offer with Extra Four Months Free & 30-Day Money Back Guarantee This episode of th...
Apr 15, 2025•25 min•Ep. 354
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. UTV Super VPN Discounted Offer with Extra Four Months Free & 30-Day Money Back Guarantee This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is sponsored by NordVPN. NordVPN all...
Apr 07, 2025•31 min•Ep. 353
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 knows what is possible! We look back at the 2-1 win over Nottingham F...
Apr 06, 2025•25 min•Ep. 352
After an international break, when Unai Emery took those who stayed behind to Dubai, came progress through to the FA Cup semi-final and a useful Premier League away win against Brighton. With a Champions League quarter-final on the horizon, we look ahead to PSG and look back at Preston and Brighton. With a fully fit squad at his disposal can Unai Emery deliver in the business end of the season? UTV Super VPN Discounted Offer with Extra Four Months Free & 30-Day Money Back Guarantee This epis...
Apr 05, 2025•55 min•Ep. 351
Aston Villa have done it! After 42 years, Villa are back in a Champions League quarter-final, securing their place with a controlled performance against Club Brugge to win 6-2 on aggregate over two legs.. But now, the stakes are even higher – PSG await in what promises to be a monumental clash and a real test of Unai Emery's European pedigree. We look back at how Villa sealed the deal against Bruges – Emery’s tactical approach, the sending off and second-half dominance. Then, we look at the rece...
Mar 14, 2025•30 min•Ep. 350
Unai Emery kept the same backline against Brentford, as he did in the first leg of Villa's Champions League against Brugge - has he finally found a settled line-up? Also, Ollie Watkins does his standard Dr Jekyll and Hyde routine - scoring and adding to his big chances missed. We discuss Emery's defensive evolution and a rare clean sheet. Plus, in Three Points, there's the latest dubious move from FIFA head honcho Gianni Infantino, as he proposes rug pulling football's global supporter base with...
Mar 11, 2025•32 min•Ep. 349
We look back at what was behind Aston Villa's improvement from November to March in Bruges, as they put one foot firmly into the Champions League quarter-finals. Plus, we look ahead to Villa's trip to Brentford. UTV Super VPN Discounted Offer with Extra Four Months Free & 30-Day Money Back Guarantee (Bonus 6 months free offer) This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is sponsored by NordVPN. NordVPN allows you the opportunity to help get access to those 3pm Saturday or 2pm Sunday games, w...
Mar 08, 2025•17 min•Ep. 348
After comfortably dispatching Cardiff City at Villa Park in the FA Cup, it's time for Villa's double Club Bruges date, to see if they can also get into the Champions League quarter-finals. We forget the Premier League to focus on two tournaments that Villa are still well-placed to achieve in. UTV Super VPN Discounted Offer with Extra Four Months Free & 30-Day Money Back Guarantee This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is sponsored by NordVPN. NordVPN allows you the opportunity to help g...
Mar 03, 2025•45 min•Ep. 347
After backing up a decent performance against Liverpool, with a win against Chelsea, Villa were looking like they were getting some momentum, until they turned up at Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace. We look back at Villa's two very different results against the London clubs. UTV Super VPN Discounted Offer with Extra Four Months Free & 30-Day Money Back Guarantee This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is sponsored by NordVPN. NordVPN allows you the opportunity to help get access to ...
Feb 27, 2025•47 min•Ep. 346
Something for the Weekend With their Champions League path now set after the knockout stage draw, Aston Villa have begun tuning up for the challenges ahead in the tournament. They first delivered a promising performance against top-of-the-table Liverpool in midweek, and next up is Chelsea’s visit to Villa Park this weekend. We discuss both in the latest episode of Something for the Weekend. UTV Super VPN Discounted Offer with Extra Four Months Free & 30-Day Money Back Guarantee (Bonus 6 mont...
Feb 22, 2025•21 min•Ep. 345
Another One. Another Draw. Let's be honest, Aston Villa are playing catch-up in terms of qualifying for European next season. The beginning of 2025 was meant to be the start of mounting their late challenge for Europe with a string of games against teams near the bottom. After failing to win their last three games against such teams, including two teams that started off in the relegation zone, Villa's fixtures now get more difficult. We look back at a frustrating afternoon at Villa Park against ...
Feb 17, 2025•41 min•Ep. 344
After Aston Villa road tested four of their five new signings in the FA Cup victory against Spurs, we look back at how Villa's squad is shaping up and the test ahead against Ipswich Town and the month ahead. UTV GET AD-FREE AND EXTRA SHOWS and JOIN MATCH CLUB If you want ad-free advance versions of the shows and extra exclusive shows during the month and to join My Old Man Said's 24/7 Villa community, Match Club, please do support the show by becoming a MOMS Member. For more details and to becom...
Feb 14, 2025•18 min•Ep. 343
Late in the January transfer window, right in the middle of a Champions League campaign, isn’t exactly the ideal time to reshuffle your squad and play what feels like a Fantasy Football wildcard. However, Unai Emery had seen enough - his Villa side still hadn’t convinced him they could deliver when it truly mattered at the business end of the season. Now, with the additions of players like Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio, there’s hope that Villa will find a new lease of life as they push for s...
Feb 14, 2025•54 min•Ep. 342
Aston Villa finish top eight in the Champions League after beating Celtic and sell their top scorer in all competitions, Jhon Duran. It's been an interesting few days. UTV GET AD-FREE AND EXTRA SHOWS and JOIN MATCH CLUB If you want ad-free advance versions of the shows and extra exclusive shows during the month and to join My Old Man Said's 24/7 Villa community, Match Club, please do support the show by becoming a MOMS Member. For more details and to become a member, click here: Become a MOMS Me...
Jan 31, 2025•30 min•Ep. 341
