My Old Man Said - An Aston Villa Podcast

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 the only trophy that fans of a certain age haven't witnessed Villa winning.In the context of this season and what kind of role new loan signing Philippe Coutinho could play, a victory at Old Trafford to match the one in the league, earlier in the season, would certainly recalibrate Villa's season and expectations.Can Steven Gerrard bring Villa some extra edge against his old foe from his Liverpool days?We look ahead to the game in the latest Something for the Weekend episode.Get a Free Share on MOMSThis episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is brought to you by Freetrade, the commission-free investing app. Get set up to start your investment journey in 2022 and get yourself a free share on MOMS, check out - freetrade.io/moms . As with all investments, your capital is at risk.UTVGET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PATRON PODCAST CHANNEL and JOIN MATCH CLUBIf you wa

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 they have given up a lead to lose the game, will have supporters wanting the soft spine of the team rectified in the January transfer window.As well as the latest Villa news, there's the latest Three Points of the world of football and Media Muppets, as well as a catch-up of what's been happening on the pitch for Villa.New year, new year resolutions. If you don't have a pension (especially if your freelance), maybe it's time to sort that out in 2022 and plan your long-term financial wealth. This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is brought to you by Penfold, pension experts for the self-employed and pensionless. Sign-up to get yourself a flexible and easy-to-set up pension and take advantage of the 25% Government tax bonus and compound interest from an expertly managed fund to build your long-term future. You can set it up on your phone and it onl

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 Steven Gerrard facelift. On the field we've seen indifferent form at the end of one season and the start of another, although now with a new boss man in charge, Villa look leaner and meaner. Will Covid derail the progress in 2022 though?To look back on a madcap 12 months for Aston Villa football club, the My Old Man Said team have sat down to knock out another two-part Unapologetic and Dysfunctional Villa Christmas Special.Who is the 'Villa Player of the Year...that isn't Jack Grealish'? Who is the 'Most Improved Player That Needed to Improve'? What were Villa's best pieces of business - in and out of the club - in 2021? What were the 'Best Limbs Moments of 2021'?The Unapologetic and Dysfunctional Villa Christmas and New Year Special judges these and much, much more.There's also a few old MOMS favourites too, including a 'Villa Year in a Villa Minute', Five Reasons

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 Steven Gerrard facelift. On the field we've seen indifferent form at the end of one season and the start of another, although now with a new boss man in charge, Villa look leaner and meaner. Will Covid derail the progress in 2022 though?To look back on a madcap 12 months for Aston Villa football club, the My Old Man Said team have sat down to knock out another two-part Unapologetic and Dysfunctional Villa Christmas Special.Who is the 'Villa Player of the Year...that isn't Jack Grealish'? Who is the 'Most Improved Player That Needed to Improve'? What were Villa's best pieces of business - in and out of the club - in 2021? What were the 'Best Limbs Moments of 2021'?The Unapologetic and Dysfunctional Villa Christmas Special judges these and much, much more.There's also a few old MOMS favourites too, including a 'Villa Year in a Villa Minute', Five Reasons to be Cheerf

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 Steven Gerrard tries to make it five wins from seven games.Get a Free Share on MOMSThis episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is brought to you by Freetrade, the commission-free investing app. Get set up to start your investment journey in 2022 and get yourself a free share on MOMS, check out - freetrade.io/moms . Your capital is at risk.UTVGET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PATRON PODCAST CHANNEL and JOIN MATCH CLUBIf you want extra podcast shows during the month and to join Match Club, please do support the show by becoming a MOMS Patron.For more details and to become a Patron, click here: Become a MOMS PatronFollow the show on Twitter at @myoldmansaid and join the show's listener facebook group The Mad Few.T-Shirt, Mugs & Merch Listeners can now buy a MOMS Podcast T-shirt or mug to show their support of the show and look cool, check out the&

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 Villa news, the Three Points of the footballing world, Media Muppets and Gerrard's latest win against Leicester City.Get a free share on MOMSThis episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is brought to you by Freetrade, the commission-free investing app that helps you build your long-term wealth. Get yourself a free share on MOMS, check out - freetrade.io/moms . As with all investment, your capital is at risk.UTVGET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PATRON PODCAST CHANNEL and JOIN MATCH CLUBIf you want extra podcast shows during the month and to join Match Club, please do support the show by becoming a MOMS Patron.For more details and to become a Patron, click here: Become a MOMS PatronFollow the show on Twitter at @myoldmansaid and join the show's listener facebook group The Mad Few.T-Shirt, Mugs & Merch Listeners can now buy a MOMS Podcast T-s

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 City to Villa Park. Even with the loss of Leon Bailey to injury, Villa will be looking to get another positive result on the board under Steven Gerrard.UTVGet a Free Share on MOMSThis episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is brought to you by Freetrade, the commission-free investing app. Get set up to start your investment journey in 2022 and get yourself a free share on MOMS, check out - freetrade.io/moms . Your capital is at risk.UTVGET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PATRON PODCAST CHANNEL and JOIN MATCH CLUBIf you want extra podcast shows during the month and to join Match Club, please do support the show by becoming a MOMS Patron.For more details and to become a Patron, click here: Become a MOMS PatronFollow the show on Twitter at @myoldmansaid and join the show's listener facebook group The Mad Few.T-Shirt, Mugs & Merch Listeners can n

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 two games. The first time a Villa manager has managed that since John Gregory.As well as discussing the Palace game, we catch up on the Villa news, Three Points and the Media Muppets of the week.Enjoy!UTVGet a free share on MOMSThis episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is brought to you by Freetrade, the commission-free investing app that helps you build your long-term wealth. Get yourself a free share on MOMS, check out - freetrade.io/moms . As with all investment, your capital is at risk.UTVGET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PATRON PODCAST CHANNEL and JOIN MATCH CLUBIf you want extra podcast shows during the month and to join Match Club, please do support the show by becoming a MOMS Patron.For more details and to become a Patron, click here: Become a MOMS PatronFollow the show on Twitter at @myoldmansaid and join the show's listener facebook gr

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 Villa's Head Coach so far. Now comes his first away game as Villa's boss, away to Crystal Palace, who boast an unbeaten home record this season.After a 'Villa Minute', Something for the Weekend looks ahead to that fixture and beyond.UTVGet a Free Share on MOMSThis episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is brought to you by Freetrade, the commission-free investing app. Get yourself a free share on MOMS, check out - freetrade.io/moms . Your capital is at risk.UTVGET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PATRON PODCAST CHANNEL and JOIN MATCH CLUBIf you want extra podcast shows during the month and to join Match Club, please do support the show by becoming a MOMS Patron.For more details and to become a Patron, click here: Become a MOMS PatronFollow the show on Twitter at @myoldmansaid and join the show's listener facebook group The Mad Few.T-Shirt, Mugs &a

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 look back at the Villa Park clash and the reaction to the game...and getting back from it.Also, we catch up on the latest Villa news, Media Muppets, Manchester City ghost crypto companies, the Kim Kardashian and Leeds United Afghanistan airlift and the USA Premier League contract.And lots more, including Kindle Davis...UTVGet a free share on MOMSThis episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is brought to you by Freetrade, the commission-free investing app that helps you build your long-term wealth. Get yourself a free share on MOMS, check out - freetrade.io/moms . As with all investment, your capital is at risk.UTVGET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PATRON PODCAST CHANNEL and JOIN MATCH CLUBIf you want extra podcast shows during the month and to join Match Club, please do support the show by becoming a MOMS Patron.For more details and to become a Patron, click here:&nb

After a whirlwind of Head Coach activity in the international break, Aston Villa play Brighton at Villa Park with Steven Gerrard now pulling the strings of a team searching for urgent improvement.It may take some getting used to, but it's certainly fired up expectations for the rest of the season, after a concerning start.In the latest Something for the Weekend, we chat Gerrard and Brighton.UTVGet a Free Share on MOMSThis episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is brought to you by Freetrade, the commission-free investing app. Get yourself a free share on MOMS, check out - freetrade.io/moms . Your capital is at risk.UTVGET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PATRON PODCAST CHANNEL and JOIN MATCH CLUBIf you want extra podcast shows during the month and to join Match Club, please do support the show by becoming a MOMS Patron.For more details and to become a Patron, click here: Become a MOMS PatronFollow the show on Twitter at @myoldmansaid and join the show's listener facebook group The Mad Few.T-Sh

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 who had dreams of taking Aston Villa to the Champions' League.It feels a little bit like the Ron Atkinson sacking many years ago.Should he had gone? Was he ultimately overrated or underrated?And what of the prospect of Steven Gerrard? (who we'll discuss in more detail later on)UTV£50 Pension BonusThis episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is brought to you by Penfold, pension experts for the self-employed and pensionless. Sign-up to get yourself a flexible and easy-to-set up pension and take advantage of the 25% Government tax bonus and compound interest from an expertly managed fund to build your long-term future. Get yourself a bonus £50 on MOMS in your pension fund, by signing up here - getpenfold/moms and using the code MOMS. With pensions, as with all investments your capital is at risk. The value of what

After their fifth consecutive loss was recorded Friday night, Aston Villa parted ways with likeable Head Coach Dean Smith by Sunday lunchtime.The MOMS team give their first impressions on the sacking and look back at the Southampton game, which was to be Smith's last.There's also the Villa News, Media Muppets and the Three Points.They'll be a bumper episode on Dean Smith's departure out shortly.With MOMS wishing to encourage Villa supporters to think about investing in their long-term wealth, this episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is brought to you by Penfold, pension experts for the self-employed and pensionless. Sign-up to get yourself a flexible and easy-to-set up pension and take advantage of the 25% Government tax bonus and compound interest from an expertly managed fund to build your long-term future. Get yourself a bonus £50 on MOMS in your pension fund, by signing up here - getpenfold/moms and using the code MOMS. With pensions, as with all investments

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 recently has had their number?This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is brought to you by Freetrade, the commission-free investing app. Get yourself a free share on MOMS, check out - freetrade.io/moms . Your capital is at risk.UTVGET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PATRON PODCAST CHANNEL and JOIN MATCH CLUBIf you want extra podcast shows during the month and to join Match Club, please do support the show by becoming a MOMS Patron.For more details and to become a Patron, click here: Become a MOMS PatronFollow the show on Twitter at @myoldmansaid and join the show's listener facebook group The Mad Few.T-Shirt, Mugs & Merch Listeners can now buy a MOMS Podcast T-shirt or mug to show their support of the show and look cool, check out the MOMS SHOP to buy.Credits: David Michael - @oldmansaidChris Budd - @BUDD_musicMy Old Ma

Four consecutive losses leaves Aston Villa wondering what kind of season lays ahead. A general ineptness about Villa's play suggests that any complacency about their potential destiny this season, could be punished.The MOMS team looks into what is going wrong, the Hammers 4-1 defeat, as well as catching up on the Villa News, Media Muppets and the Three Points.This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is brought to you by Penfold, pension experts for the self-employed and pensionless. Sign-up to get yourself a flexible and easy-to-set up pension and take advantage of the 25% Government tax bonus and compound interest from an expertly managed fund to build your long-term future. Get yourself a bonus £50 on MOMS in your pension fund, by signing up here - getpenfold/moms and using the code MOMS. With pensions, as with all investments your capital is at risk. The value of what you put in may go up as well as down.GET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PATRON PODCAST CHANNEL and

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 with injuries not helping? Or is it a case of a wrong formation choice - i.e. 3-5-2?Well, Villa's next game is a tough one in which to fix their woes, with the visit of the Top 4 West Ham to Villa Park.After a Villa Minute, we look at the game ahead and Dean Smith's press conference for it.This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is brought to you by Freetrade, the commission-free investing app. Get yourself a free share on MOMS, check out - freetrade.io/moms . Capital is at risk.UTVGET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PATRON PODCAST CHANNEL and JOIN MATCH CLUBIf you want extra podcast shows during the month and to join Match Club, please do support the show by becoming a MOMS Patron.For more details and to become a Patron, click here: Become a MOMS PatronFollow the show on Twitter at @myoldmansaid and join the show's listener facebook group 

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 happen? Is it time for panic stations? The MOMS team digs in.Also, there's triple Media Muppet activity, A Three Points that includes a 40-0 win and much, much, much more.UTVThis episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is brought to you by Penfold, pension experts for the self-employed and pensionless. Sign-up to get yourself a flexible and easy-to-set up pension and take advantage of the 25% Government tax bonus and compound interest from an expertly managed fund to build your long-term future. Get yourself a bonus £50 on MOMS in your pension fund, by signing up here - getpenfold/moms and using the code MOMS. With pensions, as with all investments your capital is at risk. The value of what you put in may go up as well as down.GET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PATRON PODCAST CHANNEL and JOIN MATCH CLUBIf you want extra podcast shows duri

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. After winning the last three games and a friendly,Villa will be looking to break a run of two defeats to get back on track.As well as discussing the Wolves and Arsenal games, there's 'A Villa Minute' and the player we'd poach off Arsenal to improve Villa's first XI, if we could.This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is brought to you by Freetrade, the commission-free investing app. Get yourself a free share on MOMS, check out - freetrade.io/moms . Your capital is at risk.UTVGET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PATRON PODCAST CHANNEL and JOIN MATCH CLUBIf you want extra podcast shows during the month and to join Match Club, please do support the show by becoming a MOMS Patron.For more details and to become a Patron, click here: Become a MOMS PatronFollow the show on Twitter at @myoldmansaid and join the show's listener facebook group The Mad F

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 considering how good Aston Villa's back four had been last season, is it now time to ditch Dean Smith's new three centre-back formation?The MOMS team look at the Wolves game, the latest Villa news, Three Points, Media Muppets and much more.This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is brought to you by Penfold, the self-employed pension experts. Sign-up to get yourself a flexible and easy-to-set up pension and take advantage of the 25% Government tax bonus and compound interest from an expertly managed fund to build your long-term future. Get yourself a bonus £50 on MOMS in your pension fund, by signing up here - getpenfold/moms and using the code MOMS. With pensions, as with all investments your capital is at risk. The value of what you put in may go up as well as down.GET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PATRON PODCAST CHANNEL and JOIN MATCH CLUBIf you want ex

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 clash.We catch up on Dean Smith's pre-match press conference and the international duty race against time for Emi Martinez and Douglas Luiz to be involved against the Dogheads.Also, what's with this chatter about Dean Smith and the England job?GET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PATRON PODCAST CHANNEL and JOIN MATCH CLUBIf you want extra podcast shows during the month and to join Match Club, please do support the show by becoming a MOMS Patron.For more details and to become a Patron, click here: Become a MOMS PatronFollow the show on Twitter at @myoldmansaid and join the show's listener facebook group The Mad Few.T-Shirt, Mugs & Merch Listeners can now buy a MOMS Podcast T-shirt or mug to show their support of the show and look cool, check out the MOMS SHOP to buy.Credits: David Michael - @oldmansaidChris Budd - @BUDD_musicMy