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My Old Man Said is one of the original Aston Villa podcasts — started before ‘content creator’ was a job title and stubbornly refusing to rebrand since. We make shows, not content landfill. Shows that entertain as much as they inform, recorded for supporters rather than algorithms. Unlike most Villa media, MOMS has been in the room with the club’s decision-makers and represented supporters at consultations. A strong ethical code runs through everything — no influencers, no fanboyism, no PR access trade-offs. Independent Aston Villa news and podcasts, with the supporter’s perspective at the centre of everything.
Is Aston Villa’s Midfield Good Enough for the Champions League?
How is Aston Villa's Midfield Shaping Up?Every successful team eventually has to answer the same question: what happens when the players who got you there start leaving? Aston Villa are answering it this summer, afterlosing Youri Tielemans and Morgan Rogers from midfield in the same window they return to the Champions League. With Amadou Onana also injured from a midfield that has been a...
Aston Villa Pre-season Catch-up and Player World Cup Report Card
The Lay of the Villa LandWith Aston Villa's pre-season coming to its closing matches, the My Old Man Said podcast returns to have a catch-up show to get the lay of the land and to look at the foundations of Villa's summer transfer business so far — Johan Manzambi, João Gomes and Alejandro Garnacho in, Youri Tielemans, Lucas Digne, and Morgan Rogers out. After...
Rogers £117m Exit Explained as João Gomes Joins Villa’s Transfer Reboot
The Main Moves of Aston Villa's Squad Reboot BeginAston Villa's summer took another turn this week: Morgan Rogers completed a British-record £117m move to...
Aston Villa Transfer Business: Tielemans Exit to United, Digne to PSG Explained
Aston Villa's Transfer Business Begins for 2026/27Aston Villa's Champions League qualifying and trophy-winning squad was one of the oldest in the league. By minutes...
Aston Villa’s Summer Reality Check: UEFA, Rogers and the Transfer Window Truth
Aston Villa's Summer Reality CheckAston Villa are currently sitting in a docile state when it comes to squad building for the 2026/27 season. Player...
Legends, Statues and Morgan Rogers Transfer Reality: The Aston Villa Q&A
The Mad Few: Morgan Rogers Transfer Situation and Other QuestionsThe Mad Few is back. For the uninitiated: the name comes from Steve Bruce's affectionate...
From Istanbul to the Transfer Catalyst — Aston Villa’s 2025-26 End of Season Debrief
2025-26 Villa Season DebriefThe season is done. The trophy is in the cabinet. The top-four finish bought both Champions League football next season and...
Europa League Winners: Villa Conquer Europe Again in Istanbul
How Aston Villa Became Europa League WinnersAston Villa are Europa League winners. Three-nil against SC Freiburg on a rain-soaked Wednesday night in Istanbul, that...
The Freiburg Files – Are Villa the Bad Guys?
The Lowdown on Villa's Europa League Opponents SC FreibergAston Villa face SC Freiburg in the Europa League final in Istanbul on Wednesday — and...
Aston Villa’s Best Possible Istanbul Preparation as Watkins Fires Up and Champions League is Confirmed
Perfect Preparation for IstanbulWhen Aston Villa beat Liverpool 4-2 at Villa Park last Friday evening, it both sealed Champions League qualification through the league...
Villa Park at Its Absolute Best. That Game Before the Europa League Final
Villa vs Forest - Another Great European NightThere was a moment in the Europa League semi-final at Villa Park before a ball was kicked,...
What We Need to Know as Villa Fans Before the Forest Semi-Final
Three things that matter heading into the City Ground first leg, as discussed on the latest My Old Man Said podcast.1. Don't Let the...
Why Aston Villa Are in the Driving Seat for the Champions League
Why Aston Villa Are Looking Good for Champions LeagueTwo wins. Momentum restored. Six points clear of Chelsea, five of Liverpool, with seven games remaining...
Villa Back in the Driving Seat After Reseting Season in a Week
The Post-mortem of Aston Villa 2 West Ham 0The West Ham game at Villa Park was a non-negotiable. Once again, Chelsea and Liverpool had...