My Old Man Said - An Aston Villa Podcast

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

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