My Old Man Said - An Aston Villa Podcast

The MOMS Aston Villa podcast is back in the pub for a Chrimbo edition with claret & blue Christmas Carols to boot. As Villa enter a vital Christmas period six points off the play-offs, wins are needed and also a balanced team to get the performances is a must, as the January transfer window approaches. David & Dan discuss Villa supporters main questions, including the matter of McPorkmack, the balance of buying for promotion, yet having value in the Premier League, who would we ship out, would we bother with bringing Delph back, midfield options and what we're looking for from Villa in 2017. Includes Xmas songs from @VillaSongsUK UTV Support the MOMS podcast by becoming a Patron - bit.ly/MOMSpatrons Fan Duel code: OLDMAN30 / www.fanduel.co.uk Podcast details - http://www.myoldmansaid.co.uk Episode 14 credits: Location: A Moseley pub. Show Running Order A second away win Poor runs banished Aston Villa the Pride of Brum A look back at QPR Bunn call-up clue Hepburn-Murphy hype Silent Ground Fa

Finally, an episode of My Old Man Said recorded in a pub. It's the first of the extra episodes of the MOMS Podcast that will will occasionally be released in addition to the regular show on Mon/Tues. These shorter shows, recorded on location, are just an excuse to get the latest Villa issues off our chests and give you a pre-match fix. On the first MOMS extra show we look at Bruce's puzzling decision of not wanting to play Villa's best strikers as strikers, Steve McClaren's miracle that shows up Villa's situation, the QPR game, the Blues saga and more. PS - The cover artwork is a gag...so please don't cry. UTV Support the MOMS podcast by becoming a Patron - bit.ly/MOMSpatrons Podcast details - http://www.myoldmansaid.co.uk Episode 13.5 credits: Location: A Moseley pub. Show Running Order Wigan & Norwich Shocking Performances What’s Bruce doing in terms of forward selections Kodjia & McCormack wasted? Gabby? WTF? The tools are there. Derby Pub vibes The McClaren Miracle QPR Gabby experiment

Jack Grealish's late strike against Wigan secured Villa's fourth straight home win on a day that My Old Man Said sat down with ex-Villa boss Ron Atkinson to discuss the current Villa situation and his time at Villa, amongst football anecdotes aplenty on a cast including Brian Clough, Paul McGrath, Andy Gray, David Hirst and Doug Ellis. A big thanks to Big Ron for his time. UTV Support the MOMS podcast by becoming a Patron - bit.ly/MOMSpatrons Podcast details - http://www.myoldmansaid.co.uk Fan Duel code: OLDMAN30 / www.fanduel.co.uk Episode 13 credits: Show Running Order Featuring: Intro Quick Wigan review Current Villa Issues Significance of December Jedinak's Jungle Fan Duel BIG RON Interview Grimsby Shaun Teale Brandy tradition David Hirst minesweeping story Villa under Lerner Steve Bruce aims The important thing you need in the Championship Previous offers of the Villa job Taking the job and the Wednesday aggro Villa vs United title race Lack of managerial talent nowadays - Clough & Atkinso

After Steve Bruce goes seven games unbeaten and Villa can suddenly have the play-off places in sight. This episode looks at the last couple of Villa games, the promotion picture and the game against Leeds. Also, Jedinak, Grealish, Westwood and the Villa midfield are all under the microscope. Then there's the usual favourites - Jedinak's Jungle, Twitter with Tony and Five Reasons. Apologies for the delay in release, we had to hold tight due to migrating the podcast to a new host. Expect the editions of the show on Tuesday's from now on. UTV Support the MOMS podcast by becoming a Patron - bit.ly/MOMSpatrons Podcast details - http://www.myoldmansaid.co.uk Episode 12 credits: Show Running Order Intro FSF Awards Chilly Villa Park Seagal Russian Tony Xia Back in Town Cardiff Approach Jedinak's Resurgence Jedinak's Jungle Brighton Brighton fan's view on Villa Play-off final vs Blues Villa's aspirations More gears to go through Grealish performance this week Villa's midfield sideway issues Steve Round... Suppo

Recorded on location at Villa Park during the Villa vs Celtic U-23 game, we look at the latest results in Steve Bruce's unbeaten Villa record, the return of Gabby and what's happening with Tshibola. Plus, there's Jedinak's Jungle, Twitter with Tony & FIve Reasons. UTV Vote for MOMS in the FSF Awards - http://bit.ly/VoteMOMS Support the MOMS podcast by becoming a Patron - bit.ly/MOMSpatrons Podcast details - www.myoldmansaid.co.uk Episode 11 credits: Show Running Order Intro At Villa Park Villa vs Celtic U-23's Gabby's return Bruce's unbeaten run continues Look back at Blues derby Jedinak improvement Jedinak's Jungle Blackburn comeback Aaron Tshibola focus Meanwhile in the Championship - Leeds focus Next-up - Brighton Twitter With Tony Five Reasons to be Cheerful Featuring: My Old Man Said - www.myoldmansaid.com Villa Underground - www.villaunderground.com/ Host: David Michael (MOMS Editor) - www.twitter.com/oldmansaid Featuring: Dan Rogers (Villa Underground)- www.twitter.com/avfc_vilr Voices

It's the first Second City derby at St Andrews for almost six years, although the memory of all hell breaking loose in the League Cup Quarter-final in 2011 is still fresh in the memory. We preview the Blues match-up and look back at our own first derby experiences. We also look back at Villa's first back-to-back wins since May 2015 and Steve Bruce's promising start. Plus, there's MOMS QT, Five Reasons, Jedinak's Jungle and some classic Villa vs Blues commentary. UTV Help support the My Old Man Said podcast by becoming a MOMS Patron. For more details - bit.ly/MOMSpatrons Visit the episode's sponsor Win or Lose at - http://bit.ly/WoLsocks and use code MOMS25 for 25% off. Podcast details - www.myoldmansaid.co.uk Episode 10 credits: Featuring: My Old Man Said - www.myoldmansaid.com Villa Underground - www.villaunderground.com/ Host: David Michael (MOMS Editor) - www.twitter.com/oldmansaid Featuring: Dan Rogers (Villa Underground)- www.twitter.com/avfc_vilr & Chad Wrenn -... Support this show http://su

Does the manager matter? We look at why the Villa players are underachieving, the prospects of Steve Bruce, the need for Ross McCormack to step up, Jedinak's international issues, the Wolves game & more. Plus, there's plenty of fun with the voices of Villa, listener questions and five reasons to be cheerful. UTV Help support the My Old Man Said podcast by becoming a MOMS Patron. For more details - bit.ly/MOMSpatrons www.myoldmansaid.co.uk Episode 9 credits: Featuring: My Old Man Said - www.myoldmansaid.com Villa Underground - www.villaunderground.com/ Host: David Michael (MOMS Editor) - www.twitter.com/oldmansaid Featuring: Dan Rogers (Villa Underground)- www.twitter.com/avfc_vilr & Chad Wrenn - twitter.com/ChadBillyWrenn Voices: Dan Rogers Producer: David Michael Show Running Order Intro Management meery-go-round Bruce first impressions Wagner says Nein What was that against Wolves? Fitness issues? Mental issues? Tactical issues? All kinds of issues?! Jedinak's international travel... Suppo

Roberto Di Matteo is gone and Steve Bruce is incoming. We look at the changing of the guard at Villa and also look at the other runners who were in the race. Plus, run the rule over the under performing Mile Jedinak, answer listener questions, look ahead to the Wolves game and have five reasons to be cheerful as Villa fans. UTV Help support the My Old Man Said podcast by becoming a MOMS Patron. For more details - bit.ly/MOMSpatrons www.myoldmansaid.co.uk Episode 8 credits: Featuring: My Old Man Said - www.myoldmansaid.com Villa Underground - www.villaunderground.com/ Host: David Michael (MOMS Editor) - www.twitter.com/oldmansaid Featuring: Dan Rogers (Villa Underground)- www.twitter.com/avfc_vilr & Chad Wrenn - https://twitter.com/ChadBillyWrenn Voices: Dan Rogers Producer: David Michael Show Running Order RDM a goner What happened at Preston The downfall - record, transfer record, lack of presence Twitter with Tony The uninspiring list of candidates for the job Analysis of Rednapp, McClaren...

David and Dan try to make sense of the visit of the Toon to Villa Park. From the first half disgrace to the late fightback. Certain players get called out while others get a pat on the back. They also weight up the latest episode in the Jack Grealish soap opera. Also on the show: Jedinak's Jungle, Twitter with Tony & Call Collyflower, and actor Clive Owen randomly pops up discussing with MOMS, Ashley Young's injury-time winner for Villa against Everton in the 3-2 thriller back in the day. Plus, lots, lots more. Help support the My Old Man Said podcast by becoming a MOMS Patron. For more details - bit.ly/MOMSpatrons www.myoldmansaid.co.uk Episode 7 credits: Featuring: My Old Man Said - www.myoldmansaid.com Villa Underground - www.villaunderground.com/ Host: David Michael (MOMS Editor) - www.twitter.com/oldmansaid Featuring: Dan Rogers (Villa Underground)- www.twitter.com/avfc_vilr Voices: Dan Rogers Producer: David Michael True Geordie sample - check out the big man's new podcast -... Support thi

Three draws on the trot? Is Alex McLeish back in charge? The show looks at the midfield issues, defensive dilemmas, focuses on Ashley Westwood - can he improve? Plus, there's Jedinak's Jungle, Five Reasons and more. N.B - apologies for the technical issue with the audio, but after a microphone died, an internal laptop mic had to be used in emergency. It was either that, or no show. VOTE, VOTE, VOTE for the podcast in the Football Blogging Awards - ctt.ec/8F3XE (Deadline 26th Sept). Help support the My Old Man Said podcast by becoming a MOMS Patron. For more details - bit.ly/MOMSpatrons Episode 6 credits: Featuring: My Old Man Said - www.myoldmansaid.com Villa Underground - www.villaunderground.com/ Host: David Michael (MOMS Editor) - www.twitter.com/oldmansaid Featuring: Dan Rogers (Villa Underground)- www.twitter.com/avfc_vilr & Chad Wrenn (MOMS) - https://twitter.com/ChadBillyWrenn Voices: Dan Rogers Producer: David Michael Show content ------------------- Triple draws - Forest, Brentford &.

Villa return after the international break to replace Steven Spielberg as the main show in Birmingham with games against Forest and Brentford. We discuss how Villa will turn around their poor start to the season, the club's new technical direction and the Fans Consultation Group meeting with Villa owner Tony Xia. Plus, there's Jedinak's Jungle & Tony Meets Villa Fans on Twitter. CLICK TO VOTE for the podcast in the Football Blogging Awards - http://ctt.ec/8F3XE Help support the My Old Man Said podcast by becoming a MOMS Patron. For more details - bit.ly/MOMSpatrons Episode 5 credits: Featuring: My Old Man Said - www.myoldmansaid.com Villa Underground - www.villaunderground.com/ Host: David Michael (MOMS Editor) - www.twitter.com/oldmansaid Featuring: Dan Rogers (Villa Underground)- www.twitter.com/avfc_vilr Voices: Dan Rogers Producer: David Michael Show content ------------------- Some ex-players in the news Jack Grealish contract Gordon Cowans Steve Round Technical Director Villa Academy Fan...

MOMS editor David Michael and the Villa Underground's Dan Rogers take an in-depth look at the rebuilding process over the summer transfer window, as Roberto Di Matteo and his team went about trying to turn the Villa first team from zeroes to heroes. In short, a team fit for promotion. CLICK TO VOTE for podcast in the Football Blogging Awards -ctt.ec/8F3XE Help support the My Old Man Said podcast by becoming a MOMS Patron. For more details - bit.ly/MOMSpatrons Episode 4 credits: Featuring: My Old Man Said - www.myoldmansaid.com Villa Underground - www.villaunderground.com/ Host: David Michael (MOMS Editor) - www.twitter.com/oldmansaid Featuring: Dan Rogers (Villa Underground)- www.twitter.com/avfc_vilr Voices: Dan Rogers Producer: David Michael The Transfer Window Special covers Villa & Newcastle spend. Financial Fair Play Strategy of Transfer Policy Keep situation Defence Midfield (Jedinak's Jungle repeat) Forwards Micah Richards situation The outs Charles N'Zogbia Ciaran Clark Jores Okore... Sup

Episode 3 of My Old Man Said discusses the arrival of Mile Jedinak, the search for Mr World Class, meeting Tony Xia and breaks down the Huddersfield and Derby games. Plus, there's 'Jedinak's Jungle', 'Twitter with Tony' and Five Reasons to be Cheerful as Villa Fans. AVFC UTV CLICK TO VOTE for podcast in the Football Blogging Awards -ctt.ec/8F3XE Help support the My Old Man Said podcast by becoming a MOMS Patron. For more details - bit.ly/MOMSpatrons Episode 3 credits: Featuring: My Old Man Said - www.myoldmansaid.com Villa Underground - www.villaunderground.com/ Host: David Michael (MOMS Editor) Featuring: Dan Rogers (Villa Underground) & Chad Wrenn (MOMS) Voices: Dan Rogers Producer: David Michael Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/myoldmansaid.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 2 of My Old Man Said covers the first week of Aston Villa's Championship season and the continuation of Di Matteo's squad building. We look at Tony Xia's rallying of the club after a cup shock. Plus, there's a tribute to Dalian Atkinson, five reasons to be cheerful as Villa fans and also Tony Xia's tweets with a twist in 'Twitter with Tony'. AVFC UTV Help support the My Old Man Said podcast by becoming a MOMS Patron. For more details - bit.ly/MOMSpatrons Episode 2 credits: Featuring: My Old Man Said - www.myoldmansaid.com Villa Underground - www.villaunderground.com/ Host: David Michael (MOMS Editor) Featuring: Dan Rogers (Villa Underground) & Chad Wrenn (MOMS) Voices: Dan Rogers Singing Voices on Doctor Tony Song: Yorkshire Lions. Dalian Atkinson music - The Mercury nominated Phil Marten. Producer: David Michael Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/myoldmansaid.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 1 of the My Old Man Said discusses the Aston Villa summer takeover, Di Matteo's squad rebuilding process, player in's and out's, and previews Aston Villa's first ever Championship season. There's five reasons to be cheerful as Villa fans for the season ahead and also you can hear Villa owner's Tony Xia's Tweets as never before in 'Twitter with Tony'. Help support the My Old Man Said podcast by becoming a MOMS Patron. For more details - http://bit.ly/MOMSpatrons Show take aways: Pierluigi Gollini article mentioned - http://www.myoldmansaid.com/experienced-replacement-for-guzan-would-make-good-sense-gollini/ Dan's article looking at context of Tony Xia's open tweeting - http://vilr.tumblr.com/post/148302935617/xia-villa-twitter-holloway-tweet Episode 1 credits: Featuring: My Old Man Said - www.myoldmansaid.com Villa Underground - www.vilr.tumblr.com/ Host: David Michael (MOMS Editor) Featuring: Dan Rogers (Villa Underground) & Chad Wrenn (MOMS) Voices: Dan Rogers Producer: David Michael