My Old Man Said - An Aston Villa Podcast

Aston Villa kicked off their season with a goalless draw against Newcastle, but behind the clean sheet lies a more intriguing story - one of financial recalibration, tactical caution, and squad transition.In this episode, we dive into the key takeaways from the Villa Park stalemate, including:The £40m Jacob Ramsey sale - smart business or soul-sapping necessity?Why Villa’s multiball fine and ban sums up modern football’s absurdityBizarre debut: has Emery found a keeper he can finally trust?Our new Speed Demon and Slow B*stard stats feature (guess who’s who)Tactical tweaks, red card fallout, and what the draw really tells us about Villa’s squad depthWe also discuss what it means to juggle UEFA’s squad cost ratio, PSR restrictions, and supporter expectations — and ask: has Emery quietly solved a major squad weakness while the club trims the financial fat?As mentioned in the show:Retro Football Manager – 2025 Aston Villa ChallengeRelive the glory days of Championship Manager with Retro Football Ma