Aston Villa entered the latest international break in style, smashing Bournemouth 4-0 at Villa Park. You only have to cast your mind back a few weeks when Bournemouth were one of four top five teams at the time that Villa had to face in the league consecutively, that would perhaps define the scope of their season ahead. After wins also against both Spurs and Manchester City, Unai Emery’s team now find themselves in sixth place in the Premier League
In the My Old Man Said podcast, David Michael, Chris Budd and Phil Shaw unpack a dominant display built on Emi Buendia’s brilliance, Emi Martinez’s penalty heroics, and Unai Emery’s evolving system finally clicking again.
From Matty Cash’s Plan B assist to Ross Barkley’s clever cameo, the show breaks down every moment – including the “sh*t skimmer” finish, the triple substitution power play, and why Buendia’s fire is changing Villa’s attack.
There’s also talk of Ollie Watkins’ role, the PSR shadow over squad decisions, and how Emery’s fine-tuning could push Villa back into European contention.
As ever, expect blunt truths and a few laughs along the way.
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David Michael – @myoldmansaid
Chris Budd – @BUDD_music
Phillip Shaw – @prsgame
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