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My Old Man Said - An Aston Villa Podcast

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My Old Man Said is a smart and humorous look at Aston Villa and the football world beyond.This Podcast has been created and uploaded by My Old Man Said and is a part of the talkSPORT Fan Network. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT.Support the show on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/momsFollow @myoldmansaid on social media channels.#AVFC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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19:58

Unai Emery Attempts Final Boss Mission After Player...

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2025/11/01

After a wild week that swung from European frustration to domestic delight, Aston Villa head to Anfield to face Liverpool in what feels like the “final boss” test, after beating Spurs and Manchester City in recent weeks.In this episode, we look at Villa’s evolving mentality under Unai Emery, the re-engineering of Matty Cash into a right-back goal machine, and whether Villa’s defence can stand up to Liverpool’s bruised but dangerous attack.There’s also discussion on Arne Slot’s wobble, Liverpool’s

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39:28

No Fear Football: How Unai Emery Outsmarted Pep...

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2025/10/28

Villa Park witnessed another Unai Emery masterclass as Aston Villa produced a performance of tactical brilliance to beat Manchester City for the third consecutive time at Villa Park.In this week’sMy Old Man Said, David Michael, Chris Budd and Phil Shaw break down how Villa controlled the champions, ghosted Haaland, and played out from the back with Harlem Globetrotter-level confidence.From Matty Cash’s grass-cutting finish to Pau Torres’ ice-cold passing, the trio dissect how Emery’s control culture

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24:07

Villa Half-Arsed in Holland, Fired-Up for City

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2025/10/24

After five straight wins, Aston Villa’s European dream hit turbulence in Deventer - as Go Ahead Eagles clipped the Villans’ wings.In thisSomething for the Weekendedition ofMy Old Man Said, David Michael and Chris Budd dissect how Villa managed to make a mess of a winnable tie and what it tells us ahead of Manchester City’s visit to Villa Park.From the strange lethargy in Holland to Emery’s squad rotation gamble, we pick apart what went wrong, who’s to blame, and how Villa can bounce back with a

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34:19

Emery’s Harlem Globetrotters: Buendía’s Redemption to...

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2025/10/23

After a fifth straight win, the My Old Man Said crew bask in the glory of Villa’s gritty away triumph at Spurs - or as one listener put it, “Stoke City in a spaceship.”We dissect the new blue-collar Spurs, Buendía’s resurrection arc, and Emery’s latest tactical masterclass - while also diving headfirst into the off-pitch chaos that’s gripped Villa Park: from the political circus around the Maccabi Tel Aviv away fan ban to the weekly merch drops that seem to matter more than the football.Also in this

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52:22

Emery’s Reset and Villa’s Best European Away Days

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2025/10/18

From Warsaw to Rotterdam, and every airport bar in between - Aston Villa’s European adventures have reignited something special among the fanbase. Unai Emery is currently enjoying his eighteenth consecutive season in European competition, but is he likely to continue the run at Villa?In this episode ofthe My Old Man Said podcast , David Michael and Chris Budd, are joined by the returning Max Stokes of Villa on Tour to look back at Villa’s start to the season so far, and reflect on Villa's best

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1:15:39

Being Unai Emery: Guillem Balagué on Villa’s Spanish...

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2025/10/13

When journalist and authorGuillem Balaguéarrived in England in 1991, there were only 13 foreign players in the Premier League. Three decades later, Spanish minds are shaping its future — and none more intriguingly thanUnai Emeryat Aston Villa.In this face-to-face interview recorded inside the changing rooms ofBiggleswade United, the ninth-tier club where Balagué is chairman, My Old Man Said takes the conversation far beyond the touchline. FromEmery’s obsession with control and structureto the

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41:00

Villa Back on Track: Rotterdam Highs and Burnley...

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2025/10/09

After a winning week that took Aston Villa from the chaos of Rotterdam to the comfort of Villa Park,My Old Man Said returns to make sense of it all.From the surreal experience of being herded behind Perspex to watch Villa play Feyenoord to the sight of Napalm Death on the flight home, the European trip had everything - but most importantly, it reminded fans what Unai Emery’s Villa can be when fully switched on.Back on home soil, Burnley offered the perfect chance to consolidate that rhythm. With

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45:16

Villa Crisis Over? Watkins Strikes and Buendia Breaks...

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2025/09/30

Aston Villa finally got their first league win of the season with a 3-1 victory over Fulham at Villa Park - but is this the turning point or just a temporary lift?In this week’s My Old Man Said podcast, we break down a game that went from frustration to relief. From Watkins snapping his seven-hour league goal drought, to Buendia’s record-breaking six-minute cameo of a goal and assist.We also ask the big questions: has Pau Torres unlocked Villa’s true identity for Emery? Are new arrivals like Elliott

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27:11

Watkins Wastefulness, Europa League Reality & Why...

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2025/09/28

Aston Villa might have beaten Bologna in Europe, but the cracks are still showing. In thisSomething for the Weekend edition of the My Old Man Said podcast, we break down the limp Europa League performance, the flat atmosphere at Villa Park, and why ticket prices are killing the buzz.We dive into Unai Emery’s squad choices, the ongoing questions around recruitment, and whether Ollie Watkins can really be trusted to deliver when it matters most. With Fulham next at Villa Park, history says this should

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41:37

Lazy Villa Create Identity Crisis for Emery

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2025/09/23

Two games unbeaten, but it hardly feels like a run worth celebrating. Against ten-man Sunderland, Aston Villa had over an hour to assert themselves and still contrived to look second best. Unai Emery called it “lazy” - and for once, the word fits.From powder-puff defending that gifted the Black Cats an equaliser, to attacking play that never once forced their keeper into panic, Villa’s performance was a rancid watch. Possession stats may look healthy, but the reality was lethargic movement,

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18:38

Villa Reality Check: Meltdowns & Black Cats

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2025/09/20

The weekend brings a trip to the Stadium of Light and with it, plenty for Villa fans to chew over.In thisSomething for the Weekendedition of the My Old Man Said podcast, we tackle the mini-meltdown around Aston Villa’s start to the season and ask whether patience is already in short supply.From the Carabao Cup exit to questions over Emery’s squad strategy, we get into why the noise around “Emery Out” is nonsense, and why context matters when judging the bigger picture.We also look ahead to

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37:52

Deadlock at the Dock: Villa Reset or Flatline

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2025/09/17

In this latest post-match show, the My Old Man Said team reflect on the 0-0 draw at Everton and the growing sense that Villa’s early-season struggles are less about bad luck - and more about a tactical identity crisis.We also catch up with the latest Villa news, including the League Cup defeat against Brentford and beers at Villa Park while watching a match.UTVGET AD-FREE SHOWS and JOIN MATCH CLUBIf you want ad-free advance versions of the shows and extra exclusive shows during the month and to join

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26:47

Sancho, Martinez & a Right-Side Reckoning: Villa’s...

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2025/09/12

As the dust settles on the international break, Villa are back in action - but are they back in business? This episode ofSomething for the Weekenddives deep into an important clash at Everton’s new home, with plenty to prove and plenty to fix. With the Grealish narrative dominating the headlines, Villa fans will be more interested in what new loanees Jadon Sancho and Harvey Elliot can bring to the party. UTVGET AD-FREE SHOWS and JOIN MATCH CLUBIf you want ad-free advance versions of the shows and

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19:27

A Look at Approved Villa Park North Stand Plans and...

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2025/09/10

With Birmingham Council recently approving plans for the latest North Stand redevelopment at Villa Park, we take a look at the documentation and discuss the details. Also, we look back at Aston Villa's Europa League draw.UTVGET AD-FREE SHOWS and JOIN MATCH CLUBIf you want ad-free advance versions of the shows and extra exclusive shows during the month and to join My Old Man Said's 24/7 Villa community, Match Club, please do support the show by becoming a MOMS Member.For more details and to become a

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45:48

The Big Aston Villa Summer Transfer Verdict

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2025/09/08

After a chaotic start to the season and a quiet transfer window (until the very last day), have Villa done enough to keep pace with their ambitions?In this episode, we go deep on:Why the club’s PSR situation made bold moves nearly impossibleThe truth behind the Martínez drama — and why keeping him might define our seasonDeadline day surprises: Sancho, Lindelöf, and Elliott – quick fixes or clever stopgaps?The problem with Villa’s long-term identity and succession planWhether the club is actually

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36:47

Villa’s Sluggish Start: Predictability, PSR Excuses &...

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2025/08/25

The new Premier League season promised a fresh push for Champions League places, but two games in and Villa are yet to score. In the latest episode of the My Old Man Said podcast, we dive into the concerning signs already emerging.Villa’s limp 1-0 defeat at Brentford felt all too familiar — predictability in attack, questionable tactical tweaks, and a severe lack of aggression or width. Despite boasting over 75% possession, Emery’s side struggled to break down a Brentford team who’ve promoted their

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37:39

Clean Sheets & Cutbacks: Villa Continue Unbeaten Home...

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2025/08/20

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

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48:49

Mings Unites Football as Villa Find Their Pulse...

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2025/08/14

As Aston Villa gear up for the 2025/26 Premier League opener against Newcastle, the latestMy Old Man Saidpodcast dives into everything that’s gone down in a spicy pre-season finale.From the emergence of summer signing Guessand and the Buendia conundrum, to the practical madness of DNA sprays and rule tweaks that’ll reshape the season—David, Phil, and Chris dissect it all. The trio also touch on Mings’ unlikely moment of unity against Marseille, the club’s clever (if forced) moves in the French

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43:05

Villa’s Crazy Train Rolls On – But Are They on Track?

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2025/08/05

The My Old Man Said crew dissect Villa’s pre-season US tour and ask some uncomfortable questions: Have we seen this defensive script before? Is Buendía fading into the background? And just how worried should we be about what’s brewing down the road at St. Andrew’s (or whatever you call it nowadays)?Plus, lots, lots, more.UTVSuper VPN Discounted Offer with Extra Four Months Free & 30-Day Money Back GuaranteeThis episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is sponsored byNordVPN. NordVPN allows you the

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26:42

Villa’s Soul for Sale? UEFA Limits, Ozzy Tributes &...

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2025/07/29

From the emotional tributes to Birmingham's own Ozzy Osbourne to the pressing concerns over rising ticket prices, this episode unpacks the complex dynamics shaping Aston Villa's current quiet summer. The arrival of goalkeeper Bizot is a plus, while Kamara's new contract, after a period of uncertainty, is a big step in the right direction. Key highlights:Local community's embrace of Ozzy Osbourne tributesPre-season analysis and defensive improvement needsKamara's new contractImpact of UEFA sanctions

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