My Old Man Said - An Aston Villa Podcast

It's time for a new My Old Man Said supplementary podcast - Something for the Weekend - the short and sweet show that brings you up to speed and prepares you for the Villa weekend.As well as catching up on the latest Villa-related news, the show will also be the regular spot for the return of 'The Villa Minute'.Show mentions this Ollie Watkins vs Patrick Bamford articleEnjoyUTVGET 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: Join MOMS PatronsFollow the show on Twitter at @myoldmansaid and join the show's listener facebook group The Mad Few.T-Shirt, Mugs & MerchListeners 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 - @oldmansaid Chris Budd - @BUDD_musicMy Old Man Said -&nbs

The players know it, Dean Smith knows it and as MOMS has been saying for some time, Villa have been below their par for the 2021 part of this season. It's not longer about the perspective of last season, the here and now needs addressing.The show highlights what is wrong with Villa at the moment and why suggesting it's all about Jack Grealish's absence is glossing over some obvious concerns. We look back at Villa's avoidable home defeat to Spurs and catch up on the latest Villa news, the highlight being Ollie Watkins call-up to the England squad.We also take a look at the potential scope of merging the Belgian and Dutch leagues, Angel Di Maria's bizarre substitution and Bono's injury-time goal.Overrated or Underrated looks at a player with one of the shortest Villa careers - Robbie Keane.EnjoyUTVGET 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 be

Aston Villa's 1-1 draw against Newcastle was typical of the performances Villa have served up in 2021. There's none of the confidence or fluidity of the team that started the season with such swagger. What's gone wrong?As well as discussing the difference of the second half of the season so far, to the first, the MOMS team round up the latest Villa news before tackling Three Points, that take in the Football Stock Exchange, an odd football broadcasting subscription idea and football Greenland style.Overrated and Underrated looks at Steve Watson...and his film career.Enjoy!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: Join MOMS PatronsFollow the show on Twitter at @myoldmansaid and join the show's listener facebook group The Mad Few.T-Shirt, Mugs & MerchListeners can now buy a MOMS Podcast

There seems to be two trains of thought when it comes to Aston Villa's season so far. On one hand, the club has made progress, but there's also an underlining disappointment that a stuttering 2021 has undermined the full potential of the team.Villa's 0-0 draw with Wolves was perhaps further evidence of what is good about the current team and where it has cause for concern.The MOMS team ponder all the issues, as well as taking look at topics further afield like the collapse of Chinese football and England's hopes of hosting the World Cup in 2030.Overrated or Underrated takes a look at one of the opposition players from last weekend, former Villan, Adama Traore.EnjoyUTVGET 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: Join MOMS PatronsFollow the show on Twitter at @myoldmansaid and join the show's listener

Deflation and frustration after Aston Villa's 1-0 loss to a 10-men bottom of the table Sheffield United team. In a Villa performance that had too many of the worrying trends we've seen from the team in 2021, so far.The MOMS team give their match reaction.Check out Episode 138 for this week's full podcast showUTVTHE 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: Join MOMS PatronsFollow the show on Twitter at @myoldmansaid and join the show's listener facebook group The Mad Few.T-ShirtListeners 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 - @oldmansaid Chris Budd - @BUDD_musicPhillip Shaw - @prsgameMy Old Man Said - https://www.myoldmansaid.comEditor/Producer - David Michael

Aston Villa proved there is depth in the squad and life without Jack Grealish, as they got their revenge against Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds United with a 1-0 win at Elland Road.The MOMS team discuss how Dean Smith neutralised the home team and what Villa's midfield options are going forward. There's also big praise for the Villa defence, which is the team's main asset at the moment, proving Villa are very much a team.As well as the latest Villa news, the Three Points touch on clapping referees, XG going to court and eco wooden stadiums.In an extended therapeutical Overrated or Underrated, it's the turn of ex-Leeds and Villa midfielder Fabian 'The Snake' Delph.EnjoyUTVGET 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: Join MOMS PatronsFollow the show on Twitter at @myoldmansaid and join the show's listener fac

Aston Villa have been struggling in recent weeks with a stuttering midfield and have needed to rely on their defensive resilience to snatch points. Now Dean Smith has a further problem with the sudden loss of his captain and talisman, Jack Grealish.The 2-1 loss to Leicester City was perhaps no surprise, with or without Grealish, but the honeymoon period of the 20/21 is over. There's issues to sort out. Can Smith get his midfield up to the level of his defence? What's eating Ross Barkley? Is it time for a reshuffle of the pack? We lookat all this and more.Outside of Villa we look at the potential evolution of VAR, after MOMS met PGMOL last week, the stand off between the EFL and government, and the latest Sun headline that casts a shadow over the England squad.In Overrated or Underrated, it's time for Emile Heskey to step up for his appraisalEnjoy!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 sh

Not for the first time this season, Aston Villa's midfield was overrun, as Brighton's press frustrated and neutralised a Villa team that eventually was lucky to escape the Amex with a point, thanks to Emilio Martínez and his back four.The 0-0 draw at the Amex Stadium wasn't the first time we've seen Villa struggle against a high energy midfield. Is Dean Smith's perceived first XI up to the job against such teams? Or does he need to make adjustments? We look at the Villa midfield situation and the midfield personnel searching for solutions.Also in the show, there's talk of compromised zoom calls, bizarre reasons to postpone football games, the retirement of Ron Vlaar and Jacob Ramsey's new contract.Overated or underrated features ex-Villa and Brighton midfielder Steve Sidwell.Enjoy!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 Patro

After a poor performance and defeat against the Hammers, Aston Villa rallied well to beat an Arsenal team for the third time on the trot in the Premier League, and record the first double over the Gunners since the 1992/1993 season.The MOMS team discuss the impressive Villa rearguard action after taking an early lead against Arsenal, as well as clearing up Mikel Arteta's claims of injustice. They look at the question mark over Ross Barkley's role in the Villa team in the short and long term. Plus, highlight how important Ollie Watkins is to the team.Outside of Villa, the Three Points features: Chesterfield vaccine queue jumpers, a big step up for women referees and the legend of 'El Loco' and his world record of playing for 30 clubs.The subject of the latest episode of 'Under or Overrated' is the Swiss former Gunner and Villa centre-back Philippe Senderos.Enjoy!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

In a double-header against London clubs at Villa Park this week, that would potentially prove Aston Villa's European credentials, the home team fell well short at the first hurdle, after being convincingly beaten by a solid West Ham team.In a quick match reaction we look at what went wrong in the 3-1 defeat to the Hammers and highlight the midfield concern against such teams that has shown up this season.Then, to change the mood, it's time for another round of the anarchic £1.50 Football Quiz (including ASMR shuffles).EnjoyUTVGET 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: Join MOMS PatronsFollow the show on Twitter at @myoldmansaid and join the show's listener facebook group The Mad Few.T-ShirtListeners can now buy a MOMS Podcast T-shirt or mug to show their support of the show and look cool, che

With Aston Villa needing a win at Southampton to stay keen at the top end of the table, they rode their luck against the dominant home team with two decisions that recent rule tweaks gave in their favour, leaving Barkley's headed goal enough to win it.Elsewhere, we wrap up Villa's January transfer business and latest news, plus look at behind-close-doors player anger management and the meltdown at Barcelona.In 'Overrated or Underrated' ex-Villa and Saints midfielder Hassan Kachloul goes under the microscope.EnjoyUTVGET 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: Join MOMS PatronsFollow the show on Twitter at @myoldmansaid and join the show's listener facebook group The Mad Few.T-ShirtListeners can now buy a MOMS Podcast T-shirt or mug to show their support of the show and look cool, check out the&

After Aston Villa dazzled in the first half at Turf Moor and led twice in the game, somehow they still managed to lose against a spirited Burnley team.The MOMS team provide their match reaction and invent a controversial question that should be asked any time that Villa lose, before finishing the show with the '£1.50 Football Quiz' to lighten the mood.EnjoyUTVGET 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: Join MOMS PatronsFollow the show on Twitter at @myoldmansaid and join the show's listener facebook group The Mad Few.T-ShirtListeners 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 - @oldmansaid Chris Budd - @BUDD_musicPhillip Shaw - @prsgameMy Old Man Said - https:

It's often said that winning the Manager of the Month award brings a curse of bad results. After winning the award in December, Dean Smith saw his team winless in 2021 and hit by a Covid outbreak. A 2-0 win against Newcastle soon broke the spell though.Speaking of curses, as well as discussing Villa's home win over a returning Steve Bruce's Newcastle United, we look at various alleged incidents of witchcraft, superstition and voodoo in football from around the world in the past couple of weeks.As well as talk of a Villa transfer, we look at the latest incarnation of an attempt of a European Super League.Overrated or Underrated sees ex-Villa and Newcastle midfielder Nobby Solano under the microscope.Enjoy!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: Join MOMS PatronsFollow the show on Twitter at @myold

It was an intriguing game for the most part as Manchester City probed and tested Villa's rearguard to fullest, while needing to be wary of the visitor's counter-attack sting. Then, the officials stepped in and ruined the contest.How many more poor decisions do Aston Villa supporters have to endure, as the continued refereeing/VAR farces now threaten to compromise a promising season and ruin the game.As well as discussing Villa's trip to the Etihad and the pivotal decisions, we look at the recent salary cap vote in the Championship, the Premier League's pandemic plans to finish this season and a heart-warming story from Brazilian football.EnjoyUTVGET 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: Join MOMS PatronsFollow the show on Twitter at @myoldmansaid and join the show's listener facebook group T

It's been an unprecedented week at Aston Villa. First a COVID-19 outbreak saw 14 staff test positive, including 9 players from the first team. Then for the first time since 1874, Villa fielded an entire team of debutants against Liverpool in the FA Cup.We look back at the week and the efforts of Louie Barry and his mates, plus, the latest Villa news and going on's in the football world at large...well, after a random anecdote about the late actor Christopher Lee.Overrated and Underrated recalls the former Villa academy products, the Moore brothers.UTVGET EXTRA SHOWS 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: Join MOMS PatronsFollow the show on Twitter at @myoldmansaid and join the show's listener facebook group The Mad Few.T-ShirtListeners can now buy a MOMS Podcast T-shirt or mug to show their support of the show and look cool, check ou

Another game, another dubious Manchester United penalty. After Ross Barkley was once again AWOL from the team sheet, Villa put in a decent performance at Old Trafford and were unfortunate to come up short in terms of a result.The MOMS team discuss the game and that penalty, as well as taking in the Villa news for 2021, so far.Also, we look at Jose Mourinho's recent issue with the Premier League, Messi's latest achievement and Leeds United small-time social media work.While the honour of being the first ex-Villa player to undergo the Overrated or Underrated test in 2021 is Eric Djemba-Djemba.EnjoyUTVGET EXTRA SHOWS 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: Join MOMS PatronsFollow the show on Twitter at @myoldmansaid and join the show's listener facebook group The Mad Few.T-ShirtListeners can now buy a MOMS Podcast T-shirt or mug to show

Aston Villa complete an unbeaten December month with a decent 1-1 draw at Chelsea to move to 5th place in the Premier League, as Dean Smith further finds the perfect balance to his team and tactics.Chelsea match reaction (and Crystal Palace) and a look at how Smith is getting it right.UTVGET EXTRA SHOWS and JOIN MATCH CLUBIf you want extra podcast shows during the month and to membership of Match Club to join us for matches live, please do support the show by becoming a MOMS Patron.For more details and to become a Patron, click here: Join MOMS PatronsFollow the show on Twitter at @myoldmansaid and join the show's listener facebook group The Mad Few.T-ShirtListeners 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 - @oldmansaid Chris Budd - @BUDD_musicPhillip Shaw - @prsgameMy Old Man Said - https://www.myoldmansaid.comEditor/Producer - David MichaelMusic - Phili

The second part of the My Old Man Said Christmas special and look back over Aston Villa's madcap year of transition in 2020.Who won the 'Top Aston Villa Player of the Year That Wasn't Jack Grealish'? What were Villa's top 3 worst VAR moments? Which unlikely player is the winner of 'Outstanding Contribution of the Year' award? Who's Villa's potential Phoenix from the Flames for 2021? What are the things we want to leave behind in 2020, as Villa fans?And a whole lot more fun and high jinx.A Happy New Year to all our listeners.UTVGET EXTRA SHOWS and JOIN MATCH CLUBBecome a My Old Man Said patron and get extra podcast shows during the month and get membership of Match Club included, while supporting the podcast.For more details and to become a Patron, click here: Join MOMS PatronsFollow the show on Twitter at @myoldmansaid and join the show's listener facebook group The Mad Few.T-ShirtListeners can now buy a MOMS Podcast T-shirt or mug to show their support of the show and look cool, check out

2020...an interesting kind of year. Set for relegation, Aston Villa managed to utilise a global pandemic to hatch a great escape, secure their Premier League status, and then swiftly transition into world beaters at the start of the following season.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 a 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 2020? What were the 'Best Limbs Moments of 2020'?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 Cheerful and The Good, Bad & Ugly of Villa's year.And we address Grealish's 'for one game only' Cornish pasty hairdo.Plus, bells, so many bell

After a late win against Wolves followed their postponed Newcastle game, Aston Villa carried on life without Ross Barkley by going unbeaten for December before Christmas Day with a 0-0 draw against Burnley and a win at West Brom.Villa now boast the highest average shots per game tally of the whole Premier League. Couple that with the fact Villa have recorded clean sheets in their last three games and you have the foundations for a successful team.The Christmas period of games will no doubt tell us more, as Barkley finally returns to the action.In this catch-up show we discuss both the Burnley and West Brom games, while looking at other footballing issues like the five sub rule failing to get the vote, Big Sam's return to the Premier League and Robert Lewandowski winning FIFA player of the year.Watch out the MOMS Christmas Show coming soon...UTVGET EXTRA SHOWS and JOIN MATCH CLUBIf you want extra podcast shows during the month and to membership of Match Club to join us for matches live, please do support the s