My Old Man Said - An Aston Villa Podcast

After beating Nottingham Forest and Barnsley, Aston Villa have won four games on the trot and are currently just three points off the automatic promotion spots.My Old Man Said hosts David Michael and Dan Rodgers discuss the recent factors of Villa's 100% 2018, including the emergence of Jack Grealish, the rise of Scott Hogan and the revelation of Birkir Bjarnason. Also, we question Aston Villa's approach to cup competitions after their recent limp exit from the FA Cup at the hands of Peterborough.There's talk of Paul Lambert, Cyrille Regis, Black Mirror and various listener questions are answered (from Villa's ideal XI tolady's football) and lots more.Plus, there's also the return of everyone's favourite Yorkshire chairman in Twitter With Tony.Enjoy!UTVDavid & DanPlease 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 PatronsPodcast Episode

For the first show of 2018 we look back from the 'Mass Hysteria' of December to the New Year's Day five-goal Massacre of Bristol City. What went wrong as Villa slipped out of the play-off spots to what an under pressure Steve Bruce got right to reverse the team's fortunes going into the new year.David and Dan also talk about Steve Bruce's disturbing team selections and the issues in defence and attack, with special focus on Scott Hogan and Tommy Elphick. There's also random chat about fireworks, Bear's arses, The Last Jedi and Amazon Echoes.Jedinak's Jungle makes a return and Negatron gives his suggestion as to who should be the Villa boss, as well as advice on Gabby's contract extension.Enjoy!Lets hope 2018 is a promotion year.UTVDavid & DanPlease 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 PatronsPodcast Episode 37 features:David Mich

Pele Interview Bonus PodcastOnce upon a time MOMS interviewed Pele...We dig out the Pele interview from the archives and before pressing play on it, quickly look back at when Pele played at Villa Park in the Aston Villa vs Santos friendly match, his presence at Highbury in 1981 when Villa won the League title, Pele's position endorsing Viagra and also what the players of New York Cosmos used to use Ketchup bottles for.As well as discussing Pele's career, which English team he came closest to signing for and what rules he'd want changing in the game, the interview includes the story of the 28-year-old girl that came out of nowhere claiming to be Pele's daughter.Pele also claims in the interview to have discovered Michael Owen!If you have any any issues understanding any of the interview due to Pele's accent, check out the interview transcript.You can also listen to the My Old Man Said podcast via Amazon Echo by saying "Alexa, play My Old Man Said podcast on Tunein'Merry Christmas.UTVDavid & DanPlease do su

The recent snowfall in the Birmingham area brings a surreal edge to the My Old Man Said podcast, there's talk of the Dark Web, The Last Jedi and the 2018 Steve Bruce calendar. And the sound of Jingle Bells seems to be everywhere.The show looks back at the Millwall game and the forthcoming Derby game - pondering the question of whether Scott Carson or Curtis Davis would get in the current Villa team?Other big questions are answered, such as, can Villa catch Wolves? Will Villa, WBA & the Blues all be switching divisions?The show also offers up the solution to the problem of what do you buy the Villa fan who has everything for Christmas?Also, listener questions are addressed - from the state of the Villa Park catering to whether the “Sitting with Xia” lottery will produce the next Villa centre-back.Enjoy!Merry XmasUTVDavid & DanPlease 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

Christmas has come early for the Aston Villa players. As well as showing their resolve away at Elland Road, it was time for them to embrace their inner flying monkey, Power Ranger, Prince Akeem...and Chelsea player.In the latest irreverent look at the Villa week, David and Dan give their thumbs-up to the big winner in the fashion stakes at the Villa player Christmas party, ask has John Terry been a full kit w**ker this week and celebrate the goal of the season (already).Then talk gets more serious as they look back at the draw against Leeds, Leeds, Leeds and consider what a difference a year makes compared to the last time Villa visited Elland Road. From Samba and Onomah woe to Whelan and Lansbury delight, the main talking points are all discussed.Other topics include: The most impressive thing about Snodgrass. Has Bruce actually been lucky with injuries? Are Villa Premier League ready? Which one injury are we away from being in real trouble?Also, the Millwall encounter is looked at (don't go to the Chri

The MOMS podcast takes an irreverent look at another week of Villa madness.David and Dan discuss Aston Villa's new Piano Man, the rubbish modern day version of the Peaker Blinders and 'Proper Football Men', before getting to grips with the controlled execution of Ipswich and the issues it threw up.They discuss the secret behind Albert Adomah's rise this season, the rebirth of Glenn Whelan, Samba's magical knock out blow and the quest to replace John Terry.They also look forward to the Leeds United clash and consider how Villa will fare in the Doomsday December set of fixtures.Also, there's the return of 'Twitter With Tony', with the Yorkshire accented Doctor seemingly a busy bee in the past week, although he still found time to invent 'the winning goal'.In a new closing segment provisionally entitled 'Under Der Hammer', verdicts are given on whether the persistent #BruceOut boys and girls should call a truce and whether Ross McCormack could still be an option for Villa come January.EnjoyUTVDavid &am

Since the last My Old Man Said podcast episode before the international break, key Aston Villa players have been dropping like flies to injury, yet Villa have managed to rise to their highest position since dropping down to the Championship.This episode covers the period of the Sunderland, QPR, Sheffield Wednesday and Preston North End games.The show kicks off with yet another trip back in time to check out a vintage podcast from 1991, which went by the name 'Big Fat Ron's Claret and Blue Army podcast' (An extended raw and uncut version was the Bonus Patron Podcast last week). You can also check out Big Ron's interview on the podcast here.Then in the show proper, David and Dan discuss Tony Xia being back in town, including his selfie opportunity with the visit of Prince William and Princess Catherine to Villa Park and his battle against the 'Villa Haters'. We look at The Sun's bizarre mistaken identity when it comes to Dalian Atkinson. Then discuss issues including who replaces John Terry, Steve Bruce's strik

Another Second City derby in the Championship ends as a bit of an anti-climax, but as usual, there's plenty of controversy to talk about off the pitch, as well as on it.My Old Man Said's David and Dan discuss Birmingham City vs Aston Villa, the game, the clappers, the scarves, the hold back, the Jota, the Hutton, the Terry, the Whelan, the Bruce and much more, including ending with a quick Preston preview.To honour Mile Jedinak's return, Jedinak's Jungle visits a place David Attenborough's Planet Earth never will - St Andrews. While Negatron speaks out about what happened to Glenn Whelan during the game.EnjoyUTVDavid & DanPlease 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. To become a Patron and for more details, click here: Join MOMS PatronsUse code MOMS10 to get 10% OFF at Classic Football ShirtsPodcast Episode 32 features:David Michael - @oldmansaid Dan Rodgers - @avfc_vil

After a win against Fulham at Villa Park, Aston Villa are the form team in the Championship as they go into the Second City derby at St Andrews. A win against Birmingham City and they'll become automatic promotion contenders for real.David and Dan discuss Villa's current form, Pep Guardiola's ball problem and the man with the shortest Villa career ever in the hunt to be a Premier League manager, before getting into the Fulham game and previewing the battle against the Blues.Other questions answered include: Is Onomah the secret weapon? Is Whelan a weapon of mass self-destruction? And are Villa a 'one prick pony'?We ears drop in on a phone call from super agent Jorge Mendes (the force behind Wolves' transformation) to Tony Xia, hear what Negatron has to say about the club's social media and Alan Hutton, and there's a message from our sponsor Gabby Power.Apologies in advance to our Irish listeners for the outtakes...And further apologies for the lateness of this episode, but we hope there is a enough madness in

As the international break ends, Villa go into October after being the top form team for the month of September. David and Dan, bring the podcast up to date by looking at the key issues of Villa's last game against Bolton, that gave Villa their fourth win on the trot.As well as discussing dodgy referees and Bradford City nightmares along the way, they focus in on Jonathan Kodjia's inability to pass and agree with John Terry on the matter. Will JK compromise the promotion push?There's also a focus on Villa being a breeding ground for bizarre and unlikely top level left-backsIn the final third of the show, get ready for a podcast within a podcast. If Villa's 1-0 win against Bolton under Bruce was a bit boring, we fire up the satire levels and go back to 2009 to sample what this podcast would sound like discussing a more exciting 5-1 win vs Bolton, when Martin O'Neill was manager.There's also Negatron expressing his disappointment after 11 games into the season and also Twitter With Tony.EnjoyUTVPlease do suppor

Recorded live at Villa Park while watching the Villa vs Brighton U-23 game, MOMS David Michael is joined by Chris Budd to discuss recent invents at Villa. Including the home win against Nottingham Forest, Ross McCormack going down under, Keith Wyness vs Donald Trump, Villa's game control problem, Villa's wingers Adomah & Snodgrass, Kodjia's role, lynchpin Davis and lots, lots more.Using time travel, we also leave Villa Park to track down Dan Rodgers of the Villa Underground to discuss the handsome 4-0 win at Burton.We also discuss some of Aston Villa's U-23 crop while we watch them play.There's also 'Twitter with Tony', while Negatron is concerned by all those away goals against Burton. Right at the end of the show, we also visit Negatron in the future...Thanks to Chris Budd for joining the show at Villa Park. Check out his music here: Budd MusicEnjoyUTVPlease vote for the podcast show in category 8 'Club Podcast' at the FSF Awards 2017, here - FSF Awards 2017 VotingYou can support the show by joining MO

Amongst the influx of random Artificial Intelligence on the show, David and Dan discuss Villa's glorious first home win of the season against Barnsley, crashing out of the League Cup to Middlesbrough and whether Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce has finally found his first eleven.Also, there's talk of Robert Snodgrass, the potential final piece of the Bruce jigsaw, the revelation of Johnstone, the Davis & Kodjia partnership, Villa's left-side left-field solution and also Harry Redknapp's football execution.Robot guests on the show include Alexa, HAL 9000, Negatron and David 8 (we're still trying to get the Villa Engine on).EnjoyUTVPlease support the show and become a MOMS Patron, where you'll shortly be able to get bonus episodes of the show - see www.patreon.com/moms for detailsPodcast featuring:David Michael - @oldmansaidDan Rodgers - @avfc_vilrMy Old Man Said - http://www.myoldmansaid.comVilla Underground - http://www.villaunderground.comProducer - David MichaelVoices - Dan Rodgers Support this sh

The Aston Villa craziness keeps on coming.While the team have both stopped conceding and scoring goals, the anti-Steve Bruce social media hysteria continues to build.David & Dan give their verdict on what should happen to Bruce, in what will be ultimately a no-win situation for the manager (apart from financially).Villa's transfer secrets are revealed. The Villa Park 0-0 draws against Brentford and Middlesbrough are dissected, including the missed chances, red cards and the return of Kodjia & Jedinak. There's some insights from the recent Aston Villa Fan Consultation Group meeting and mention of Villa's relation to Birmingham's bid for the Commonwealth Games.Meanwhile Negatron goes all Terminator and Jedinak's Jungle sees the return of the leader of the pride.There's also random talk about organ donors, Rick & Morty and Gay of Thrones.Enjoy and all hail the Villa Engine!UTVMOMS Patrons will soon get bonus podcast episodes - see www.patreon.com/moms for detailsPodcast details - http://www.myol

During the International break we look back at the three game improvement of the Norwich City, Wigan and Bristol City games, where Villa improved performances in the league and marched on in the League Cup with their second string.During the reflection we look at the #BruceOut uprising, the Kienan Davis revolution, Andre Green finding his final touch, the fall of Gary Gardner, the return of the Villa Youth, Steve Bruce's three CB's controversy and the mention the signing of Robert Snodgrass along the way.There's Tony Xia and Negatron's view of transfer deadline day.EnjoyUTVMOMS Patrons will soon get bonus podcast episodes - see www.patreon.com/moms for detailsPodcast details - http://www.myoldmansaid.co.ukFeaturing:David Michael - @oldmansaidDan Rodgers - @avfc_vilrMy Old Man Said - http://www.myoldmansaid.comVilla Underground - http://www.villaunderground.comProducer - David MichaelVoices - Dan Rodgers Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/myoldmansaid.  See acast.com/privacy

If you believe the 'football scholars' on social media, Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce is one or two bad results away from being sacked. A judgment made regardless of the fact, that he's just had his first preseason and bought in another batch of players. In the real world, he'll certainly get more than three games to prove his credentials, but patience is running thin and the football is still woeful.David and Dan of the My Old Man Said podcast have always maintained the brand of football hasn't been good enough for promotion or even worthy of watching. They both discuss what's going wrong on the pitch and examine the double whammy of insipid performances in the away defeats against Cardiff and Reading. They also cover former Villan Gareth Barry going to WBA.Villa players in focus include all the cover boys. Will Scott Hogan come good? What is Bruce playing at with Conor Hourihane? What's the point of Birkir Bjarnason? And what's with Andre Green's final touch?!Also, Negatron discusses scapegoats and what sho

Aston Villa are unbeaten and still in the League Cup. That's two things they failed to do after the first two games last season in the Championship. David and Dan reflect back on the league opener against Hull City and the mid-week League Cup away win in the rain of Colchester.They have a closer look at players that haven't really got up and running at Villa, such as Scott Hogan, Conor Hourihane and Birkir Bjarnason. And also access whether the team's young hopefuls such as Andre Green and Callum O'Hare can play a big role in Aston Villa's quest for promotion.The logic of Samba's cameo up front is revealed and there is concern over the left-side of Villa's team.Also, in the show is Twitter With Tony and a couple of appearances from Negatron to spoil the early season optimism.Enjoy!Support the podcast via the Patron link on the website - http://www.myoldmansaid.com - and keep the show on the road!UTV* The audio quality is not totally on point due to the wi-fi messing things up. Rather than ditch the

Welcome to the 2017/18 season. My Old Man Said podcast's presenters David and Dan look back over Aston Villa's pre-season - the signings, the exits, the hope, the disillusion, the ambition, Bruce's Plan A/B and the goal of promotion.On route, they also discuss stuff like Sienna Miller, golf, theatre, Villa having five players in a recent England team, and Dan once again explains why he doesn't think football is complicated. Occasionally, they are rudely interrupted by Negatron.Jedinak's Jungle is back in all of it's glory, plus there's a few outtakes scattered around the place.Warning: We don't take anything too seriously, so there's always a few laughs along the way.Enjoy!Support the podcast via the Patron link on the website - http://www.myoldmansaid.com - and keep the show on the road!UTVPodcast details - http://www.myoldmansaid.co.ukFeaturing:David Michael - @oldmansaidDan Rodgers - @avfc_vilrMy Old Man Said - http://www.myoldmansaid.comVilla Underground - http://www.villaunderground.comPro

As Aston Villa prepare for what has to be a serious Championship promotion assault, David and Dan look at the proposed changes off the field, as detailed in the recent Fan Consultation Group (FCG) meeting, and on it, most notably with the signing of talisman figure John Terry.Can a team that finished a lowly 13th last season, turn it all around this season to get back amongst the crazy money of the Premier League?We'll discuss many other factors too, as we begin to rev up for a new season.We look at Bacuna's glory, Villa CEO Keith Wyness's ban and also Tony Xia's heart surgery, before going into key evolution for Villa supporters and the possible signings to follow JT. There's also 'Twitter With Tony' and a host of other laughs throughout the podcast show, that to quote Bruce Springsteen, is tougher than the rest.UTVDon't forget to support the MOMS podcast by becoming a MOMS Patron - www.bit.ly/MOMSpatronsPodcast details - http://www.myoldmansaid.co.ukFeaturing:David Michael - @oldmansaidDan Rodgers - @avfc_v

My Old Man Said chats to long time Villa supporter John Flanner about Villa's last season and also the changes of going to Villa Park over the decades, having turned blind when he was a teenager, 50-years ago. Amongst other topics, we talk about the troubled late 60's for Villa, Brummies' old habits of watching Villa, Baggies and Blues on alternate weeks, mixed fans together at derby games, Zulu death threats, the best kind of Villa chants, Villa not having their own song and his recently published book 'Beautiful Game, Beautiful Memories'. Enjoy! UTV Support the MOMS podcast by becoming a Patron - bit.ly/MOMSpatrons Podcast details - http://www.myoldmansaid.co.uk Featuring: David Michael - @oldmansaid John Flanner - @flanner_mbe My Old Man Said - http://www.myoldmansaid.com Producer: David Michael Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/myoldmansaid.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The season is over and Villa finished 18 points shy of the Championship play-off spots in 13th place. Can it get any worse? Of course it can, we're Aston Villa! So factor in: .winning the title for Newcastle, the Blues staying up, getting another player sent off and also fans getting a load of flags nicked, and there's plenty of material for your hosts David and Dan to discuss and laugh about in the My Old Man Said end of season podcast show.Topics include: Xia's rating of Villa's season, the Brighton finale, 10 men issues, Keinan Davis, why Bacuna sums up Villa, bye-bye Kozak, Moles, Craig Gardener's wisdom, 6th vs 13th, keeper talk, 'The Guy Behind You at Villa Park', Villa vs Cardiff comparison and much more.Also, ex-Villa owner Randy Lerner phones the podcast to give his thoughts on the season, there's Jedinak's Jungle and also several Negatron alerts to take heed of.Enjoy.UTVSupport the MOMS podcast by... Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/myoldmansaid.  See acast.com/privacy for priv