My Old Man Said - An Aston Villa Podcast

Frustration builds for a competitive Aston Villa side that should have picked up more wins than just one from their six league games so far. Managing to lose against Arsenal, after being 1-0 up and a man up at half-time, is their most worrisome effort yet.David, Dan and Chris look back at events at the Emirates Stadium and try to process what had begun as Villa's most impressive performance this season to the team's most spectacular collapse.We look at the questions of in-game management and why it went wrong for Villa, plus look at the impact (or lack of) of certain Villa players. We also grade Jack Grealish's season so far.Beyond the Villa-verse we travel to India...from Oxford, to take a look at the curious case of Kashif Siddiqi and his move to Real Kashmir, we also discuss the Blues fine from the Jack Grealish incident of last season, before flagging up the rise of a young Norwegian giant taking the Champions League by storm. Oh, and there's another update from our Iranian news desk.Enjoy!UTVSUPPORT THE

Tell Me Why I Don't Like Mondays...Villa continued their poor Monday night form of recent years, as they frustrated themselves in drawing 0-0 with a 10-men West Ham side that mustered just one shot on target. A missed opportunity for the home side.Looking back at the Hammers' game, the show analyses what's holding back a team, that has plenty of effort and on-point defensive organisation, yet should have more points on the board for their endeavours. Will certain players step-up? Should we be concerned?Outside the Villa-verse, David, Dan and Chris look at the bizarre summer transfer window of former Leicester City Premier League winner Shinji Okazaki, more football high-jinx in Iran and the emergence of Micah Richards in his new career. There's also something of a rant about ex-Lincoln City boss Danny Crowley and his move to Huddersfield Town.So check out the podcast that was selected by Apple as part of their first 'Football Fans' curated collection list.Enjoy!UTVSUPPORT THE SHOWIf you want the podcast show

As Aston Villa's Tyrone Mings sees a real opportunity ahead of him after England's dubious defensive performance across the international break, Jack Grealish knuckles down in the attempt to fire-up his Premier League season.The MOMS podcast catches up on Villa issues from the international break before having a quick look at the Hammers clash and whether they'll be a surprise new starter in the Villa first XI.UTVEnjoy!SUPPORT THE SHOWIf you want the podcast show to continue and grow in the 2019/2020 season and to be more frequent, please do support the show by becoming a MOMS Patron. You will get new regular bonus patron-only episodes, advanced sneaks and the chance of bonus rewards..For more details and to become a Patron, click here: Join MOMS PatronsOr become a MOMS supporter on Facebook.Follow the show on Twitter at @myoldmansaid and join the listener facebook group The Mad Few.T-ShirtListeners can now buy a MOMS Podcast T-shirt to show their support of the show and look cool, ch

As Aston Villa find out that one Premier League referee is certainly no friend of their's, we reflect back to Villa's start to the season and events at Crystal Palace and beyond.On top of VAR problems, English football has other issues as Bury vanish from the football league. We also look to the USA and Iran for other football stories.Back in the Villa-verse we question Douglas Luiz's role in the team and Villa's early season teething problems.And then there's an epic Scott Hogan Touch Count Meter battle, proudly sponsored by the Warwickshire Gin CompanyPlus, as always, lots, lots more.UTVEnjoy!SUPPORT THE SHOWIf you want the podcast show to continue and grow in the 2019/2020 season and to be more frequent, please do support the show by becoming a MOMS Patron. You will get new regular bonus patron-only episodes, advanced sneaks and the chance of bonus rewards..For more details and to become a Patron, click here: Join MOMS PatronsOr become a MOMS supporter on Facebook.Follow the show on Twitter at @m

In the month's listener Q & A session we talk about the England call-up of Tyrone Mings, Jack Grealish being frozen out and the League Cup win over Crewe before tackling questions about everything from full backs to Villa Dogs.Enjoy!UTVSUPPORT THE SHOW!If you want the My Old Man Said podcast show to continue to grow in the 2019/20 season in the Premier League, and to be more frequent, please do support the show by becoming a MOMS Patron. You will get new regular bonus patron-only episodes, advanced sneaks and the chance of bonus rewards..For more details and to become a Patron, click here: Join MOMS PatronsOr become a MOMS supporter on Facebook.T-ShirtListeners can now buy a MOMS Podcast T-shirt to show their support of the show and look cool, check out the MOMS SHOP to buy.CreditsDavid Michael - @oldmansaid Chris Budd - @BUDD_musicMax Stokes - @villaontour_Producer/Editor - David MichaelMy Old Man Said - https://www.myoldmansaid.comVilla on Tour - Villa o

After Aston Villa fell victim to a queue of early doubters in the media pedalling lazy false narratives, an impressive 2-0 win at Villa Park against Everton, has fired-up their season. Meanwhile, Tony Xix is officially terminated from the club.David and Dan look back at the Friday night clash against Everton, as various Villa players proved their doubters wrong and Villa Park rocked once again.Also, the MOMS podcast pays homage to Dr Tony's termination, as Randy Lerner finally gets his outstanding £30m back.EnjoyUTVIf you want the podcast show to continue and grow in the 2019/2020 season and to be more frequent, please do support the show by becoming a MOMS Patron. You will get new regular bonus patron-only episodes, advanced sneaks and the chance of bonus rewards..For more details and to become a Patron, click here: Join MOMS PatronsOr become a MOMS supporter on Facebook.T-ShirtListeners can now buy a MOMS Podcast T-shirt to show their support of the show and look cool, check out the MOMS SHOP

Pointless after two games, Aston Villa currently sit in 17th place in the Premier League, a position they will not want to drop below at any point this season. Can they be expected to rise any time soon?The My Old Man Said podcast looks at Aston Villa's first home game of the season, a 2-1 defeat against AFC Bournemouth, who capitalised on two Villa mistakes in the opening 10 minutes, to set up their away victory.Nil points means there are many questions to ponder...How should the Villa midfield set up? Should Dean Smith have subbed Jack Grealish? Is it time to unleash the new full-backs? Who do we get Wesley involved? We look at these and more.Outside of the Villa-verse, we look at the managers already sacked this season, the latest football racism issue and also the on-going feud between AFC Wimbledon and MK Dons.And there's an epic Scot Hogan Touch Count Meter battle to enjoy too.Happy listening.UTVSUPPORT THE SHOW!If you want the My Old Man Said podcast show to continue to grow in the 2019/20 season in th

Aston Villa marked their return to the Premier League with a tough trip to the brand new Tottenham Hotspur stadium to take on the Champions' League runners-up Spurs in the season opener. Despite tasting a 3-1 defeat, having led the home side for the majority of the game, Villa's players responded well to their baptism of fire.David Michael is joined by Max Stokes and podcast new signing Jim Gough to discuss the fallout from the game - from Wesley bashers and Conor Hourihane haters to the birth of Villa's new nuclear defensive core in Tyrone Mings, Bjorn Engels and Tom Heaton.We share our thoughts on the new Tottenham Hotspur stadium - is it the best in the UK?There's also talk about football vegans, undercover texting security at football games and experiences of first game Premier League VAR.And of course, the first Scott Hogan Touch Count of the season.Enjoy!UTVSUPPORT THE SHOW!If you want bonus My Old Man Said podcast episodes and for the show to continue to grow during 2019/20 season in the Premier League

It's the last show before Aston Villa begin their Premier League campaign at the impressive new stadium of Tottenham Hotspur. We look at how Villa look in all departments - goalkeeper, defence, midfield and attack - after their big summer business.Also, MOMS caught up with former Villa midfield favourite Ian Taylor to get his views on the current Villa squad, the club's transfer business and his hopes for the season.As well as providing predictions for Villa in their return to the Premier League, the title winners and the relegation three, we also take a look at Harry Maguire's record transfer, crisis clubs like Bolton and how a harmonica was recently used in a game of football.Plus, as always, lots more.UTVEnjoy!SUPPORT THE SHOWIf you want the podcast show to continue and grow in the 2019/2020 season and to be more frequent, please do support the show by becoming a MOMS Patron. You will get new regular bonus patron-only episodes, advanced sneaks and the chance of bonus rewards..For more details and to become

Aston Villa's Premier League return is just two weeks away and David, Chris and Dan, discuss some of the squad building concerns and hail the return of Tyrone Mings and co, as Villa get ready to surprise the pundits who have already written them off as 'doing a Fulham'.There's also talk of the return of Steve Bruce to the Premier League, an insight into the new boss of the Villa Academy and a rant about recent Media Muppetry of 'Aston Villa Fans Will Love' clickbait tactics to Sky Sports BS.Meanwhile, the Scott Hogan Touch Count Meter looks to Africa for inspiration.There's more new MOMS podcast shows incoming and they'll be an extended version of this one available to MOMS Patrons.EnjoyDavidIf you want the podcast show to continue and grow in the 2019/2020 season and to be more frequent, please do support the show by becoming a MOMS Patron. You will get new regular bonus patron-only episodes, advanced sneaks and the chance of bonus rewards..For more details and to become a Patron, click here: Join MOMS

In what will be a new regular monthly show, it's time to answer some well considered questions from the Mad Few, the secret society of dedicated My Old Man Said podcast listeners.There's something for everyone - from thoughts on ITK charlatans to Villa's squad building for the Premier League season ahead.Enjoy!UTVSUPPORT THE SHOW!If you want the My Old Man Said podcast show to continue to grow in the 2019/20 season in the Premier League, and to be more frequent, please do support the show by becoming a MOMS Patron. You will get new regular bonus patron-only episodes, advanced sneaks and the chance of bonus rewards..For more details and to become a Patron, click here: Join MOMS PatronsOr become a MOMS supporter on Facebook.T-ShirtListeners can now buy a MOMS Podcast T-shirt to show their support of the show and look cool, check out the MOMS SHOP to buy.CreditsDavid Michael - @oldmansaid Chris Budd - @BUDD_musicMax Stokes - @villaontour_Producer/Editor - David MichaelMy O

In a packed show, the shifting Premier League Villa-verse is fully explored, one which John Terry has elected to stay in longer. On the pitch, there's the implications of Jed Steer signing a new four-year extension and Tyrone Mings currently being a Bournemouth player. While behind the scenes, we discuss the Villa Away Season Ticket controversy and the recent Fan Consultation Group (FCG) meeting with the Villa CEO Christian Purslow.A full spectrum of football issues are also surveyed - Frank Lampard and the Chelsea job, the curious case of Iranian women and football, as highlighted by the Woman's World Cup, as well as happenings at Copa America.There's also an epic Scott Hogan Touch Count battle featuring former Villa loanee Tammy Abraham and a new one-off game called 'Chinese Percentage of Fortune'.Enjoy!UTVSUPPORT THE SHOW!If you want the podcast show to continue and grow in 2019 and to be more frequent, please do support the show by becoming a MOMS Patron. You will get new regular bonus patron-only episode

And so Aston Villa's first summer transfer window back in Premier League begins. David and Chris catch up with Max Stokes of Villa on Tour to survey the landscape and contemplate their claret and blue feelings entering into the summer.Along the way they discuss transfer media muppetry, do the 'Scott Hogan Touch Count' challenge, and look at recent happenings at Villa Park, including play-off winners merch spin-offs, court cases and new sponsors.Also, the plight of Villa's loan players from last season and the striker and goalkeeper situations are given special considered.Enjoy!UTVSUPPORT THE SHOW!If you want the My Old Man Said podcast show to continue to grow in the 2019/20 season in the Premier League, and to be more frequent, please do support the show by becoming a MOMS Patron. You will get new regular bonus patron-only episodes, advanced sneaks and the chance of bonus rewards..For more details and to become a Patron, click here: Join MOMS PatronsOr become a MOMS supporter on Facebook.T-ShirtLis

After looking back at Aston Villa's climatic day out at Wembley that sealed promotion back to the Premier League, minds are cast forward to what awaits Villa in the top flight and the mass squad-building project that Dean Smith must undertake.As well as reliving Villa's glorious day at Wembley Stadium, we discuss the Champions' League final, Neymar's recent downfall and the sad passing of José Antonio Reyes. The Scott Hogan Touch Count Meter takes a reading of Hogan's international career and there's also the final return of two My Old Man Said old school favourites.EnjoyUTVSUPPORT THE SHOW!If you want the podcast show to continue and grow in the 2019/2020 season and to be more frequent, please do support the show by becoming a MOMS Patron. You will get new regular bonus patron-only episodes, advanced sneaks and the chance of bonus rewards..For more details and to become a Patron, click here: Join MOMS PatronsOr become a MOMS supporter on Facebook.T-ShirtListeners can now buy a MOMS Podcast T-shirt

It's death or glory time for Dean Smith's Aston Villa, as they stand one game away from a long-awaited return to the Premier League (three seasons has been too long). We've said everything there is to say about Villa, so David and Chris are joined by Max Stokes of Villa on Tour to discuss and analyse our Wembley opponents, Derby County. Or should that be 'Frank Lampard's Derby County'?While most people in football have made Derby the under dogs, it's a position they thrived upon in their dramatic semi-final win over Leeds, that carried on their momentum from a strong run at the end of the regular season.The Rams are a team that Villa don't really have any historic beef with, so both sets of supporters will be able to focus on what should be an open game of football to decide the final promotion spot.We look at Derby's key men, Frank Lampard's time there and what we can expect from the team on the day.Also, there's a Derby-related Scott Hogan Touch Count Meter and MOMS helps Mr Stokes attend to some other busi

Once again Aston Villa are 90 minutes away from a return to the Premier League, but what are their chances this time round? Their passage through the semi-final against West Brom may not have impressed the football gods, but it gave real clues to Villa's capacity to win promotion.David, Dan* and Chris look ahead to the Wembley final against Derby County, discuss Villa penalty shoot-out memories and have a bit of fun with a one-off Villa players vs the Baggies touch count competition.Outside the Villa-verse, one of the worst possible trips to watch your team in a final is discussed, along with European Super Leagues and getting sacked for going to watch a Champions League semi-final.Enjoy and roll on Wembley!UTV- Dan's microphone died before recording, so a bit of improvisation was needed. Rather than not release the episode, we did our best to at least make his track listenable.SUPPORT THE SHOW!If you want the podcast show to continue and grow in the 2019/2020 season and to be more frequent, please do support

One leg down, one leg to go. Aston Villa hold a slight advantage from the first leg of the Championship play-off semi-final at Villa Park against West Bromwich Albion. David and Chris are joined by Max Stokes (Villa On Tour) to discuss all the major talking points of the game, as well as looking ahead to the crunch second leg.Enjoy!UTVSUPPORT THE SHOW!If you want the podcast show to continue and grow in 2019 and to be more frequent, please do support the show by becoming a MOMS Patron. You will get new regular bonus patron-only episodes, advanced sneaks and the chance of bonus rewards..For more details and to become a Patron, click here: Join MOMS PatronsOr become a MOMS supporter on Facebook.T-ShirtListeners can now buy a MOMS Podcast T-shirt to show their support of the show and look cool, check out the MOMS SHOP to buy.CreditsDavid Michael - @oldmansaid Chris Budd - @BUDD_musicMax Stokes - @villaontour_Producer/Editor - David MichaelMy Old Man Said - https://www

Aston Villa face local rivals West Bromwich Albion over two legs in the Championship Play-off semi. David, Dan & Chris discuss their expectations of the clash. Have the stars aligned and what is different from last year's failed play-off attempt?As well as casting an eye over the recent Norwich City game, they also celebrate the wonder of Ashley Westwood and Scott Hogan, while examining Bayer Leverkusen's potential blueprint for Villa's play-off success.Good luck Villans!UTVSUPPORT THE SHOW!If you want the podcast show to continue and grow in 2019 and to be more frequent, please do support the show by becoming a MOMS Patron. You will get new regular bonus patron-only episodes, advanced sneaks and the chance of bonus rewards..For more details and to become a Patron, click here: Join MOMS PatronsOr become a MOMS supporter on Facebook.T-ShirtListeners can now buy a MOMS Podcast T-shirt to show their support of the show and look cool, check out the MOMS SHOP to buy.Credits:David Michael -&

The MOMS podcast looks at some of the major questions on the eve of the Championship play-offs. Are Leeds United fading post-Spygate, after they broke the traditional Christmas promotion guarantee? Why haven't Villa beaten any of the top four Championship teams? What is Villa's potentially toughest play-off test?Also, David and Chris look back in detail at the sh*t show at Elland Road and what Villa proved in it, as well as casting an eye ahead to the dead rubber Villa Park finale against potential Championship title winners elect, Norwich City.Expect a triple Scott Hogan Touch Count Meter treat and much more, including some very odd behaviour from Sheffield Wednesday and some connecting of dots between David De Gea and Bolton Wanderers.UTVEnjoy!SUPPORT THE SHOW!If you want the podcast show to continue and grow in 2019 and to be more frequent, please do support the show by becoming a MOMS Patron. You will get new regular bonus patron-only episodes, advanced sneaks and the chance of bonus rewards..For more det

Excuse us, while we catch up a little. With a new post-Leeds show on the horizon, this show, which was originally slated before Easter, looks at Villa's advantages in the play-offs and looks back at the key Bristol City game.MOMS is joined by Dan Rodgers of the Villa Underground and Max Stokes of Villa on Tour to discuss their feelings on the Championship play-offs that are fast approaching. They also discuss a sign that it could be Villa's year for promotion and how one football fan managed to get to see his team live, despite his funeral being a day before the match.There's also the latest Scott Hogan Touch Count Meter, plus much more Villa-related high jinx.Due to technical and time issues, unfortunately the full version of this show couldn't be released before Easter, but rather than just bin it, it has been re-edited to keep it fresh and put out now to get you in the mood for what's to come.Enjoy!UTVSUPPORT THE SHOW!If you want the podcast show to continue and grow in 2019 and to be more frequent, please