My Old Man Said - An Aston Villa Podcast

It seems Aston Villa refuse to give up their winning run, as it extended to seven games with two remarkable comebacks, both with very different narratives. David, Chris and Dan, discuss the injury-time miracle versus Sheffield Wednesday and the 10-men New York stadium resurrection against Rotherham. The P-word, surely can be said out aloud now without fear?The trio also cast their eye on FA Cup semi-final ticket prices, pundit pickles, clickbait tennis and once again flick on the switch to the Scott Hogan Touch Count Meter.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

In an extra show for the week, David, Chris and Dan try to find the answers to My Old Man Said podcast listener questions, dilemmas and claret and blue existentialism.The show traverses Aston Villa's play-off hangover, Villa's goalkeeping trident puzzle, old FFP chestnuts and next season's possible destiny, while also slipping into off-topic discussions of Wilfred Bouma, Ian Olney and Villa player song favourites.There's also a bit of singing...EnjoyUTVSUPPORT 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 - @oldmansaid Dan

Five league wins in a row and Aston Villa are now up to fifth spot in the Championship, as they make their late surge for a play-off place. David, Dan and Chris discuss the latest victory against Blackburn Rovers, as well as the ever evolving play-off picture.The MOMS trio also look at the recent big Manchester United news, the on-going Cardiff City aviation saga and the journey of the space burger, as the Scott Hogan Touch Count Meter also flickers into life.EnjoyUTVSUPPORT 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 - @oldma

Hallelujah! Aston Villa have won four games on the bounce and have marched into the play-off spots to be perfectly placed for the final run-in after the international break. David Michael is joined by Chris Budd and Max Stokes (Villa on Tour) to discuss their hopes for Villa's season climax.Also, the trio discuss the Blues minus nine points drop down the league, the emergence of 'Crisis Clubs', Villa's recent evolution, the Villa goalkeeper situation, Tony Pulis's lack of respect and Jason Lee (the original Pineapple Head).There's a detailed look at the Championship play-off picture and Villa's main rivals for a berth. Also, we pick are two teams for automatic promotion from the Championship out of the three horse race that has emerged.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 deta

The Second City derby served up a plot that cried out for a Hollywood ending, and it got one. Blues fan thuggery received Super Jack justice and suddenly Aston Villa were thinking that maybe, just maybe, the play-offs were back on again, after their 1-0 win.My Old Man Said's David, Dan & Chris discuss the greatest day in Jack Grealish's life and contemplate a potential twist in the tail of this season.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 - @oldmansaid Dan Rodgers - @avfc_vilrChris Budd - @B

He's back. Thank f**k for that! The My Old Man Said team of David, Dan and Chris are thankful they can start discussing proper winning football again, as the return of Jack 'Captain' Grealish inspired a 4-0 win over Derby County.As well as talk and praise of Grealish (and his buddies Conor Hourihane and Glen Whelan) and the selection problems ahead of the Second City derby, there's talk of all kind of happenings from around Villa Park - from toxicity to tampons, from Villa dogs to play-off realism.Outside the VillaVerse, we discuss everything from clubs run by fans on apps to money-back Russian result guarantees and Spain's move to kill off Monday night football.We were so giddy Villa were 4-0 up at half-time, there's more swearing than normal in the show, so please be warned.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 t

It's now just two wins in his last 13 games for Dean Smith at Aston Villa. Is it time to be concerned? Villa now will realistically spend a fourth consecutive season in the Championship. Will there be any more? I think it's time we talk about Dean Smith.The second part of the latest MOMS podcast dedicates itself to a big Dean Smith debate, as we discuss recent rather unimpressive performances and results, and look back to signs of concern from his managerial career, so far. Does he ultimately have a lack of pedigree for the Villa task? Does he just need time and a bit more luck? Have some fans been providing false hope about him on social media?Before David, Dan and Chris get into all matters DS, they also look at the recent games against the Baggies and Smith's former club, Brentford. They also share their thoughts on the new 'Part of the Park' marketing slogan, host a mini 'Conor Hourihane Show', pay respects to Gareth Barry, and address racism and toxicity at Villa Park.Also, outside of the VillaVerse, we

It'll take more than a mad last eight minute miracle to provide a spark to revive Aston Villa's flagging play-off hopes after an away defeat against Brentford made it two win in Dean Smith's last 12 games in charge. We look at Smith's transfer window and all the other business connected to Villa - from Mings' stamp to Villa's failure to deliver in recent weeks.As well as the Villa discussion, analysis and laughs, we look back at the big news in recent weeks, including the sad news at Cardiff City, the 'Monaco Syndrome' and the Notts County chairman's dick pic scandal.Also in the episode is an exclusive competition to win two VIP tickets to Villa Park for the Middlesbrough game on the 16th March.The 'Where Were You, When We Were Good?' section goes back to the FA Cup 6th round in 2010, when Villa in the Premier League under Martin O'Neill, were one game away from Wembley, but found themselves 2-0 down at half-time away to Championship Reading.Enjoy!UTVSUPPORT THE SHOW!If you want the podcast show to continue a

What better way to brighten the mood for the rest of Aston Villa's campaign in the 2018/19 season, than a belated look back at the highlights and lowlights of the claret and blue year of 2018. From being 90 minutes away from the Premier League to the financial chaos that presented itself as forfeit for Villa losing to Fulham in the play-off final.2018 was certainly was an eventful year for the club.David Michael, Dan Rodgers and Chris Budd, ramp up the hilarity as they fondly look back on a year that had a full spectrum of emotions and dubious achievements. From Steve Bruce to Dean Smith, from Glen Whelan to Jack Grealish, and from Tony Xia to NSWE.The second half of the bonus episode takes in some listener questions that look ahead to the rest of this current season and there's the answer to probably the biggest question of the past year or so...errr, would you rather have Gabby Agbonlahor's head on Steve Bruce's body or Steve Bruce's head on Gabby Agbonlahor's body?Enjoy!UTVSUPPORT THE SHOW!If you want the

Aston Villa slip to the bottom half of the Championship table in 13th place as alarm bells about their promotion chances ring loud. Currently, Villa are starring a fourth straight season in the Championship in the eyes. David Michael, Chris Budd and Villa on Tour's Max Stokes look at the events against Hull City and discuss the big issue of Villa's failing defence. What exactly is John Terry's role in all of this?Also spygate, mass punishment of football supporters and recent Non-league goalkeeping antics are examined. While an Ipswich Town ultimatum is delivered, as well as end of season finish predictions for Villa.UTVSUPPORT THE SHOW AND GET BONUS WEEKLY SHOWIf you want the show to continue and be more frequent and get access to bonus podcasts, exclusive content and reward draws, please do support the show by becoming a MOMS Patron. More details and to become a Patron, click here: Join MOMS PatronsOr join us as a MOMS supporter via Facebook.CREDITSDavid Michael - @oldmansaid Chris Budd

The Old Man Said podcast is back for 2019 in what has been a winless year for Aston Villa so far. David Michael, Dan Rodgers and Chris Budd discuss the foundations of Dean Smith's 2018, the FA Cup exit and the stuttering recent form and Villa's mid-table limbo.The episode discusses Villa sans Grealish struggles, the steep dip in form, current defensive woes, the returning loans, the January transfer window, and the key recent non-Villa issue of Manchester United switching from Jose Mourinho to Ole Gunnar Solskjær.The latest 'Where Were You, When We Were Good?' section goes back to December 1998 to take in the fight back against Champions Arsenal. Villa, 2-0 down at half-time, went on to win 3-2 and climb to the top of the league. Dion Dublin, Stan Collymore, Julian Joachim, Gareth Southgate and co are all remembered, as is John Gregory's toils with Doug Ellis, that ultimately blunted Villa's quest to create a Premier League legacy.SUPPORT THE SHOW!If you want the podcast show to continue and grow in 2019 and

My Old Man Said's David Michael interviews Richard Sydenham, author of Ticket to the Moon: Aston Villa - The Rise and Fall of a European Champion, to discuss the book which charts Villa's golden period and rise to the pinnacle of European football and then why it went so wrong, so quickly.The interview includes Sydenham's experiences of talking to many of Villa's players from the period, a trip to the late Doug Ellis's house, winning the trust of the Ron Saunders and Tony Barton families, as well as his interviews with ex-bosses like Graham Turner and Ron Atkinson.Also, he tells the My Old Man Said podcast how he got access to the club's boardroom notes and memos, which makes the book an authority on the club's most fascinating and glorious period, and why it didn't turn into a longer legacy of success.EnjoyUTVYou can buy the Ticket to the Moon book, here - https://amzn.to/2Rdn4y7SUPPORT THE SHOW!If you want the show to continue in 2019 and be more frequent and get access to bonus podcasts, please do support

Aston Villa are now on an impressive six-games unbeaten run, yet they've actually lost ground on the automatic places during that period. My Old Man Said's David Michael, Dan Rodgers and Chris Budd take a look back at recent events in the Villaverse.There's the injustice of the Baggies handball-winning point, with Dan returning from going deep undercover at the Hawthorns. We focus on El Ghazi and Nyland, and conclude whether the Baggies game should have been wrapped up before the handball farce.There's news from the latest Villa Fan Consultation Group (FCG) meeting and the boys also talk about VAR, Liverpool's Premier League title credentials and provide a history lesson from the Copa Libertadores final.Also, there's the latest 'Where Were You, When We Were Good?' which takes a trip back to Christmas time 1995, when Savo Milosevic finally turned into Santa and started to gift goals to Villa Park.EnjoyUTVSUPPORT THE SHOW!If you want the show to continue in 2019 and be more frequent and get access to bonus podc

After a week of goal crazy madness, where Aston Villa hit 12 goals in three games, we reflect on what's making Dean Smith's goal machine tick and are there any weaknesses in the team that could trip up a promotion push.David Michael and Dan Rodgers are joined by Max Stokes from the Youtube channel 'Villa on Tour' to discuss the Nottingham Forest 5-5 madness and the controlled 3-0 win at the Riverside against Middlesborough, that took Dean Smith's recent record to four wins in the last five games. The contributions of Tammy Abraham, James Chester and Orjan Nyland are also focused on.We also talk Lionel Messi's fifth place in the Ballon d'Or, Jurgen Klopp (and Alan Hutton's) punishments for celebrating goals and also this week's FSF Awards at the Tower of London. MOMS was nominated for Best Fan Media of the year and had to sit next to Robbie Savage during the awards ceremony.Also, in the show, our thoughts on Villa's FA Cup draw against Swansea City, the Championship's top scorers and the game ahead against the

A somewhat alternative take on the latest Second City Derby. From Rio to Moseley, from shadowing the police to discovering away fan cabbages, and viewing Villa's glory on the pitch from an iron balcony overlooking the Holte End, we look back at an eventful Second City derby.My Old Man Said's David Michael is joined by Dan Rodgers and Chris Budd to discuss a true turning point in Aston Villa's season, as Dean Smith's team proves their resurgence is for real.And, as usual, there's plenty of laughs along the way.EnjoyUTVSUPPORT THE SHOW!If you want the show to continue and be more frequent and get access to bonus podcasts, please do support the show by becoming a MOMS Patron. You will get bonus patron-only episodes, advanced sneaks and also get entered into regular reward draws. More details and to become a Patron, click here: Join MOMS PatronsOr become a MOMS supporter on Facebook.Credits:David Michael - @oldmansaid Dan Rodgers - @avfc_vilrChris Budd - @BUDD_musicProducer/Editor -

The Second City derby marks the start of a long hard winter for Dean Smith's Aston Villa team, that has showed real evidence of potential before the international break. The My Old Man Said podcast looks ahead to the derby and beyond.Also, the main points from the recent Aston Villa Fan Consultation Group meeting with Aston Villa CEO Christian Purslow are discussed - everything from FFP, naming rights, tannoy systems, social responsibility, the club's media output, to the January transfer window. While we also give our first impressions on the man now running the club.There's talk of the UEFA Nations League, the recent cheeky Villa-related antics of Nigel Kennedy, and MOMS' recent meeting with some of the European Cup winning side of 1982.David Michael, Dan Rodgers and Chris Budd also take a trip down memory lane to tackle a Second City derby-related 'Where Were You, When We Were Good?' - the new regular section of the podcast.And of course, there's plenty of laughs along the way.EnjoyUTVSUPPORT THE SHOW!If y

My Old Man Said's David Michael and Chris Budd bring the podcast up to date by looking back at the Derby game as the potential catalyst for the season, while also tackling listener questions in MOMS Question Time.As well as answering a bunch of questions on Orjan Nyland, we look at the potential impact of Yannick Bolasie, question whether James Bree has a role to play this season, look at Neil Taylor's improvement, and ponder whether Jack Grealish is up to scratch yet this season?Also, we decry clickbait rumours and spotlight the trend of player hate clickbait articles based on fan tweets.This is a catch-up show before episode 57 drops before the Second City derby.EnjoyUTVSUPPORT THE SHOW!If you want the show to continue and be more frequent, please do support the show by either a one-off tip here (no matter how small) or better still, by becoming a MOMS Patron. You will get bonus patron-only episodes, advanced sneaks and also get entered into regular reward draws. More details and to become a

After maintaining his 100% record at Villa Park with a 2-0 victory against Bolton, the fixtures now get serious up until Christmas for Aston Villa Head Coach Dean Smith. In order to get his team on the promotion path, he must overcome the main Championship promotion contenders in back-to-back games.My Old Man Said's David Michael and Chris Budd look at the progress so far under the Villa boss and the players that have benefited the most. Plus, they look at the potential issues that may hinder Smith during the rest of the year until the January transfer window.We also pay tribute to Leicester City's late owner, question the rumoured Super League, address some supporter issues and take a trip down memory lane in the new section 'Where Were you, When We Were Good?' Where we look back to 1996 when a Villa player scoring a hat-trick still finished on the losing side. Are Villa currently lacking such a main man to win games for them or at least go down swinging?Watch out for a listener question & answers extra

The My Old Man Said podcast team of David Michael, Dan Rodgers and Chris Budd discuss 'Dean Smith's claret and blue army', as it begins to take shape. As well as spotlighting the Head Coach and his two assistants, John Terry and Richard O'Kelly, we look at Villa's new sporting Director and discuss a host of subjects such as the UEFA League of Nations, the manager that got away and his new job, plus, the policing issues around cabbages, drones and streakers.There's also a new section called 'Where Were You, When We Were Good?' that looks back on a goal that saved Aston Villa's backsides back in 1994.What's that on the episode cover? I hear you ask. It's a homage to Screamdelica, the great Primal Scream album of 1991. Their Birmingham-born keyboard player Martin Duffy is a massive Villa fan, with whom MOMS has had a couple of good Villa chats with over the years.Hopefully with Dean Smith, to coin a Primal Scream song title, Aston Villa are finally Moving' on Up.UTVSUPPORT THE SHOW!If you want the show to contin

My Old Man Said goes back in the archives for our newer listeners to put together a special on former Aston Villa boss Ron Atkinson, who played a brand of football, present Villa boss Dean Smith will be looking to emulate. As well as discussion on Big Ron between David Michael and Chris Budd, we revisit an improvised 'Big Fat Ron Claret & Blue Army' podcast segment set in 1991 and also rerun the MOMS interview with Ron Atkinson from two seasons ago that took place at Villa Park.The interview, which takes up the second half of the show, covers everything from Ron potentially getting the Villa job earlier than he did, the title race with Manchester United, 1994 cup final gambles, almost losing £10,000 cash in Grimsby, funny stories from his Sheffield Wednesday days, plus a load of football anecdotes with a cast including Brian Clough, Paul McGrath, Graham Taylor, Andy Gray, Shaun Teale, Carlton Palmer, David Hirst and Doug Ellis. To enter the show's competition to win a 1992/1993 Umbro retro shirt cour