My Old Man Said - An Aston Villa Podcast

Before the 2019/20 season was suspended Aston Villa boss Dean Smith bemoaned Villa having “too many training-ground players”, who only turn it on at Bodymoor. With the Premier League restart on the horizon, will this now be an advantage for Villa?We look at this phenomena in light of Villa's remaining 10 games being behind closed doors. What other advantages will Villa have? How big a plus will the return of John McGinn be too?Also, the podcast looks at the Villa Women's team's promotion success and the resistance to the Newcastle United take over bid, which is warming up.In a very entertaining Overrated or Underrated, the ex-Villa player trio of Mustapha Hadji, Earl Barrett and Saša Ćurčić are under the microscope, while we examine Juan Pablo Angel's position on the Villa Pantheon of stars.As usual, there's plenty of laughs along the way.EnjoyUTVGET MORE SHOWSGet Patron Extra Shows (including a three part ex-Villan Shaun Teale interview) and support the show by becoming a MOMS Patron. You will get new regula

As Premier League clubs return to training to prepare for the possibility of the commencement of the 2019/20 season, we look at the realities of football in the near future - from ghost stadiums to South Korean sex doll fan replacements.With the EFL recently announcing that a Points Per Game format - with promotion and relegation - will be undertaken, if the season doesn't commence, Aston Villa will be concerned that the Premier League will follow a similiar path.In other Villa-related news, we look at the curious case of former Villa centre-back Jores Okore being accused of match fixing.In 'Overrated or Underrated?' we discuss the Villa ex-player trio of Tommy Johnson, George Boateng and Stewart Downing.While wrapping up the show is the discovery of a true Villa legend that even My Old Man Said is happy about!Enjoy.UTVPS: Warning: contains strong language.GET MORE SHOWSGet Patron Extra Shows and support the show by becoming a MOMS Patron. You will get new regular weekly bonus patron-only episodes, advanced s

As the media tries to frame Premier League clubs against each other, as 'Project Restart' talks try to find some kind of momentum and direction, we look at Aston Villa CEO Christian Purslow's task in hand and what actually is integrity of competition?As well as discussing what Purslow has said in the past week, we also appraise the words of Head Coach Dean Smith and midfielder Conor Hourihane in their interviews of recent weeks.Beyond that, there's the US Woman's national team's on-going battle for equal pay, the challenge of creating atmosphere in behind closed doors games and the bizarre actions of one international footballer during lockdown.Nii Lamptey, Darren Bent and Mathieu Berson, all receive the 'Overrated or Underrated' treatment, while we also ask, what ex-Villa striker Dion Dublin's status is amongst Villa fans?There's plenty of madness to boot.Enjoy!UTVPS: Warning: contains strong language.GET MORE SHOWSGet Patron Extra Shows and support the show by becoming a MOMS Patron. You will get new regula

As Aston Villa announce their intention to defer 25% of first team player wages for four months, the response of European leagues to the Convid pandemic increasingly shine a spot light on the Premier League's plans to try and end the 2019/20 season.On top of the Villa news of the club's reaction to the Covid crisis and Villa player end of contract issues, MOMS takes an in-depth look at the impact of the global pandemic on football and the possibilities left open to the Premier League, and how they can possibility bring the curtain down on the 2019/20 season. As well as looking around European league for clues, we question the ethics in play and examine the reality of footballing life post lockdown.In other news, we look at the potential Saudi buyout of Newcastle and the bizarre prospect of cardboard cut out fans in the Bundesliga.Also, there's the fun new romp of a segment called 'Underrated or Overrated', where we candidly judge Aston Villa players of yesteryear.And finally...was ex-Villa centre-back Martin

Before the lockdown and during Aston Villa's winter break, MOMS took a trip to Los Angeles, USA, and recorded a couple of shows with stateside Villans. In the second of these shows, MOMS visits downtown LA to speak to Aston Villa supporter Danny De Lillo.Having lived in LA for seven years, while working at both Screen International and the New Filmmakers festival, following Villa has entailed many early morning rises to watch games. Back in 2015, Danny infamously walked down the Hollywood Walk of Fame, painted in claret and blue before the FA Cup final, when Villa played Arsenal. We talk about that stunt and surviving the long-distance relationship of Villa love.Also, there's some wide-ranging discussion about those Kappa kits, behind the scenes stories of the Scott Hogan Touch Count, the Egyptian/LGBT+ 'All-in' conflict and a lot more.Enjoy the show.UTVGET EXTRA SHOWSIf you want extra MOMS podcast shows and for the podcast show to grow in 2020, please do support the show by becoming a MOMS Patron. You will g

To void or to continue the 2019/20 Premier League season? That is the question. Whatever happens, My Old Man Said with votes from the MOMS Patrons have decided on their Top 10 Player Power Ranking for the season (so far). Are there any surprise Top 10 entries?Listen to the first part of the podcast to get an update on what's been happening in the Villaverse and to provide a bit of context going into this Top 10 Power Rankings part of the episode.Stay safe and smart.Enjoy!UTVWatch out for further MOMS Patron shows in the week - become a MOMS PatronTo take advantage of the show sponsor Beer 52's offer of a free case of 10 craft beers (all you have to do is pay the £4.95 postage), check out http://bit.ly/Beer52xMOMS for further details.GET EXTRA SHOWSIf you want extra podcast shows during the month, please do support the show by becoming a MOMS Patron. You will get new regular weekly bonus patron-only episodes, advanced sneaks and the chance of bonus rewards..For more details and to

As the pandemic begins to ramp up in the UK, lockdown fever already seems to be gripping some people, including Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish, who committed a massive hypocritical faux pas mere hours after pleading to fans to stay home to help the NHS.Due to the lengthy nature of the discussion on Grealish, in what was supposed to be an episode focused on the Top Ten Villa Player Power Rankings for the season, the episode has been split into two parts.In this part, David, Chris, Max and Phil discuss the latest Villa issues (including Grealish's misdemeanour), as well as going through the three points of the week, including the likely end to this season and the implications it may bring to clubs.Part two, with the full Villa player power rankings that were voted on by MOMS Patrons, will be released very soon.EnjoyUTVWatch out for further MOMS Patron shows in the week - become a MOMS PatronTo take advantage of the show sponsor Beer 52's offer of a free case of 10 craft beers (all you hav

With Aston Villa players in self-isolation like the rest of the world, as the Corona virus changes society in an unprecedented way, we look at the implications on Villa's season, as the Premier League tries to find a way to close the 2019/20 season satisfactorily.While football is very much secondary to life as we're currently experiencing it, there's still plenty to discuss.Is it possible for the season to end with integrity, as the April 30th date the Premier League has proposed seems to be simply to give them thinking time? Have Villa actually benefited from the enforced break? What's Dean Smith's position now?There's plenty of more chat too, including a cameo from actress Gwyneth Paltrow...Enjoy the show.UTVWatch out for further MOMS Patron shows in the week - become a MOMS PatronTo take advantage of the show sponsor Beer 52's offer of a free case of 10 craft beers (all you have to do is pay the £4.95 postage), check out http://bit.ly/Beer52xMOMS for further details.GET EXTRA

After a decent spirited display saw Aston Villa come up short against Manchester City at Wembley in the League Cup final, what can Dean Smith do to turn Villa from gallant losers into winners against the Premier League's top six teams? As Villa need wins over them to survive.With Villa almost overcoming giving away two cheap goals in the final to force extra-time, David and Chris discuss what adjustments need to be made from the Wembley line-up and performance, to get some purchase from upcoming fixtures against the likes of Leicester City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Wolves and Manchester United in the league.Enjoy the show.UTVWatch out for further MOMS Patron shows in the week - become a MOMS PatronTo take advantage of the show sponsor Beer 52's offer of a free case of 10 craft beers (all you have to do is pay the £4.95 postage), check out http://bit.ly/Beer52xMOMS for further details.GET EXTRA SHOWSIf you want the podcast show to continue and grow in 2020 and to be more frequent, plea

It's 4am before the League Cup final between Aston Villa and Manchester City, but who needs sleep anyway, when you've got to get out episode 100 to preview the big game. David, Dan and Chris look at ways in which Villa can complete mission impossible.Does City losing 22% of their League games offer hope? Is Henri Lansbury the key? Would Chris's tactical masterclass actually work? Should Villa have recalled the free-scoring Scott Hogan?It's going to take a minor miracle for Villa to bring the cup back to Brum, but Villa are pretty decent when it comes to cup finals and being underdogs.Speaking of underdogs...the Scott Hogan Touch Count Challenge is back to lighten the mood before Wembley.EnjoyUTVGET MORE SHOWSGet Patron Extra Shows and support the show by becoming a MOMS Patron. You will get new regular weekly 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

During Aston Villa's winter break, MOMS took a trip to Los Angeles, USA, and recorded a couple of shows with stateside Villans. In the first of these shows, over a few beers on Sunset Boulevard, we speak to actor and writer Bob Stephenson about all things claret and blue...and, black and gold.During our chat with the Villan of over 20-years, we find out about being soccer buddies with Tom and Colin Hanks, the intriguing rise of his other team LA FC, US academy development, his hatred of the Europa League, the early years of his Villa love affair and his hopes for Villa's Wembley cup final and much more.Thanks to the State Social House in LA for hosting us.Enjoy the show.UTVWatch out for further MOMS Patron shows in the week - become a MOMS PatronTo take advantage of the show sponsor Beer 52's offer of a free case of 10 craft beers (all you have to do is pay the £4.95 postage), check out http://bit.ly/Beer52xMOMS for further details.GET EXTRA SHOWSIf you extra MOMS podcast shows a

After Aston Villa's woeful performance at St Mary's against Southampton, it's swear box time on the My Old Man Said podcast, as we pick through the bones of the Saints defeat and profile the relegation picture.As well as questioning the Villa player's heart for the fight ahead, we look at how the upcoming League Cup final fits into the relegation battle, as we break out The Rasmussen Diagram to chart where Villa stand in terms of their potential for safety at the end of the season.Looks on the bright side...some how, Villa aren't in the relegation zone yet!Enjoy the show.UTVWatch out for further MOMS Patron shows in the week - become a MOMS PatronTo take advantage of the show sponsor Beer 52's offer of a free case of 10 craft beers (all you have to do is pay the £4.95 postage), check out http://bit.ly/Beer52xMOMS for further details.GET EXTRA SHOWSIf you want the podcast show to continue and grow in 2020 and to be more frequent, please do support the show by becoming a MOMS Patro

Aston Villa returned from their winter break to display the full spectrum of what they are capable of - from decent attacking football to foolish school boy errors. The injury-time loss against Spurs was a bitter pill to take, yet they some how still sit in 17th position in the Premier League.David, Chris and Phil discuss Villa's latest game, as well as discussing the latest insights of Villa CEO Christian Purslow on Villa's Youth Academy development and Carabao Cup opponents Manchester City's recent UEFA rap. There's discussion on Villa's new boys from the January window, news about John McGinn's return and more chat on VAR and unfit refs.What else? Well, there's a MOMS cushion competition...Enjoy the show!UTVWatch out for further MOMS Patron shows in the week - become a MOMS PatronTo take advantage of the show sponsor Beer 52's offer of a free case of 10 craft beers (all you have to do is pay the £4.95 postage), check out http://bit.ly/Beer52xMOMS for further details.GET EXTRA SHOWSIf yo

It's not only Premier League players that can have a winter break... MOMS returns to catch up on the latest happenings in the Villa-verse, as Villa prepare themselves for an end of season relegation battle via a trip to Wembley for the League Cup final.As well as looking back at Villa's cup semi-final win against Leicester City and the trip to Bournemouth that followed, we cast an eye on Villa's chances against Manchester City in the Wembley showcase, the 'Jack Grealish to Manchester United' rumours, Villa's new striking options, a possible rail seating trial at Old Trafford, Oscar winner Bong Joon Ho's football link and... trench foot.To take advantage of the show sponsor Beer 52's offer of a free case of 10 craft beers (all you have to do is pay the £4.95 postage), check out http://bit.ly/Beer52xMOMS for further details.Enjoy the show!UTVGet Extra Shows and Support the ShowIf you want access to extra exclusive MOMS shows and want the podcast to continue to grow in 2020, please do support the show

After a decent enough start to 2020 against their relegation rivals, Aston Villa lift themselves out of the bottom three, as they look ahead to the second leg of a cup semi-final. Will the arrival of Mbwana Ally Samatta spark both survival and a Wembley trip?David and Chris are joined by Max Stokes (Villa on Tour) to discuss the relegation picture and Villa's rivals in it. Talk also turns to the January window, the incoming Eniola Aluko, Jack Grealish's young replacement and other happenings outside the Villaverse, including, 10-year season tickets and Ibiza away days.There's also the first Scott Hogan Touch Count challenge of 2020, where we find out more about one of Villa's new signings.Watch out for further MOMS Patron shows in the week - become a MOMS PatronTo take advantage of the show sponsor Beer 52's offer of a free case of 10 craft beers (all you have to do is pay the £4.95 postage), check out http://bit.ly/Beer52xMOMS for further details.Enjoy the show!UTVGet Extra Shows and Supp

It was a dramatic and potentially season-defining night at Villa Park as Watford came seeking to do the double over their relegation rivals. A six-point swing to the Hornets would have seen Villa growing roots in the relegation zone, but alas after an injury-time 2-1 win, they escaped the drop zone.In a bonus MOMS show, David and Chris look back at a Villa Park night that travelled a full spectrum of emotion. Along the way, we contemplate the enigmas that are Douglas Luis, Danny Drinkwater and the Villa back three. We also look at the incoming striker Mbwana Samatta.This show is dedicated to the Villa Park ball boys - good job lads!Watch out for further MOMS Patron shows in the week - become a MOMS PatronTo take advantage of the show sponsor Beer 52's offer of a free case of 10 craft beers (all you have to do is pay the £4.95 postage), check out http://bit.ly/Beer52xMOMS for further details.Enjoy the show!UTVSUPPORT THE SHOWIf you want the podcast show to continue and grow in 2020 and to b

After a gallant draw away at the King Power in the first leg of the League Cup semi-final against Leicester City, a tired and clueless looking Aston Villa, got hit for six by Manchester City. It again proved Dean Smith needs reinforcements pronto.The MOMS team look at the concern over January window progress when it comes to strikers, the regression of Villa's midfield, the concern of Villa being too nice a team, and questions some of the things Dean Smith has been saying recently.They also look at the 6-1 embarrassment, Villa's chances of getting to Wembley, the signing of Pepe Reina and come up with some reasons to be cheerful despite dropping into the Premier League's bottom three again.Also, the show discusses FA hypocrisy over giving TV highlights rights to betting companies, La Liga taking Saudi Arabian cash for football and a heart-warming story from Norwich.Watch out for further MOMS Patron shows in the week - become a MOMS PatronTo take advantage of the show sponsor Beer 52's offer of a free case of

It was the proverbial nightmare before and after Christmas for Aston Villa, before a Dean Smith tactical switch against Burnley gave them hope for 2020. Can Villa survive a big triple injury blow though? The January transfer window is now key to their survival.David and Chris are joined by newcomer Phillip Shaw, to take a in-depth look at the Villa goings on over the past few weeks, and examine life after the blow of losing Tom Heaton, Wesley and John McGinn.There's some interesting stats to be discussed that throw-up big questions about Villa's overall performances. We also entertain the 'Smith out' viewpoint, look at other 'soft touch' relegation candidates and discuss how Villa need a change of culture beyond the 1st team.Outside of the Villa-verse, we look at the further expansion of the MLS, Newcastle's attempts to fill empty seats and the Zlatan Ibrahimovic statue incident.Welcome back and we look forward to keeping you entertained through the new year of 2020.To take advantage of the show sponsor Beer

It's Mad Few question time, David, Chris and Ben answer some of the questions that have been on the minds of the show's listeners from the Mad Few Facebook group in December.Including: January transfer needs, should Villa go in for Jarrod Bowen, should Andre Green return, fickle fans, Wesley's beard and performances, Antony Luna's sex tape issues, Egyptian and LGBT conflict on Villa's social media channels.This show was recorded earlier this month, before Villa slipped into the relegation zone and Mings & McGinn's injuries.Episode 95 was recorded, but encountered recording quality difficulties, so this will be the last My Old Man Said podcast released in 2019. We will try to rescue what we can from the Episode 95 session and release it to MOMS Patrons.See you in 2020!UTVAmazon streaming Premier League games.SUPPORT THE SHOWIf you want the podcast show to continue and grow in 2020 and to be more frequent, please do support the show by becoming a MOMS Patron. You will get new regular weekly bonus patron-onl

In a less light-hearted show than usual, we pay our respects to My Old Man Said's first Aston Villa manager Ron Saunders, who sadly passed away last week, before analysing what is going wrong for Villa at the moment and should we be concerned?We analysis why the possession trademark of a Dean Smith side seems to have expired in the Premier League, while putting recent results like the 4-1 home loss to Leicester City into context.Is Smith's ethos failing? What's up with Wesley? Did someone just utter the phrase "Doing a Fulham" again?Also, outside of the Villa-verse, we look at the concept of fan engagement through Socios, the latest crisis club, and the football implications of Russia's Wada drug ban.Coming up later in the week, we will put out a second part of the podcast answering the Mad Few listener questions, so stay tuned for that.To take advantage of the show sponsor Beer 52's offer of a free case of 10 craft beers (all you have to do is pay the £4.95 postage), check out http://bit.ly/Beer52xMOMS&