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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.
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 Chelsea rather than Arsenal, João Gomes' switch from Wolves was announced, while João Palhinha's loan from Bayern Munich is less straightforward than it looked.From an Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) point of view, Morgan Rogers fee will suddenly give Unai Emery...
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 played last season, only Fulham fielded an older Premier League squad than Villa. That single stat cuts through most of the noise around this transfer window. It isn't just the UEFA settlement forcing sales — Villa's squad was reaching the...
Aston Villa Insights Beyond Poundland Preseason Cliches
Walsall vs Aston Villa InsightsThe initial insights into Steven Gerrard's first preseason with Aston Villa were gained at the Poundland Bescot stadium in a...
What’s Aston Villa’s Next Steps in the Summer Transfer Window?
Further Aston Villa Transfer ConsiderationsThe footballing summer holidays are coming to a close. Steven Gerrard will be deflating his inflatable sun lounger and heading...
Why Did Diego Carlos and Boubacar Kamara Sign for Aston Villa?
A Rational Look at Aston Villa's Big SigningsMany Aston Villa signings in recent transfer windows have followed a similar script. A ton of hyped...
Have Aston Villa Already Done Their Main Business in the Transfer Window?
Aston Villa Ahead of Schedule in Summer Transfer WindowAston Villa were already four signings up before the summer transfer window officially opened last week....
Coutinho Signs and Villa’s Last Chance Saloon for Top Half Finish
Something for the Weekend - Crystal PalacePhilippe Coutinho signing a four-year contract with Aston Villa certainly helped put a spring in Villa supporters' step,...
Steven Gerrard Reflects on Improvement in Results and Bigger Picture
Back-to-back Wins Improves Villa's Top Half Chances“I know where the team’s at and I know that we’re capable of winning football matches," said, Steven...
Steven Gerrard’s Coutinho Question and the Emergence of Iroegbunam
Questions for GerrardAston Villa got the job done against Norwich City, but there's question marks over the performance against a lacklustre Canaries team despite...
Aston Villa’s Changing Culture and Need for Improved Resolve
Aston Villa Find Increased Resolve Against Foxes"I only look forward and I only look up," declared a bullish Steven Gerrard, ahead of the Norwich...
Steven Gerrard’s Twin Concern for the Remainder of the Season
Steven Gerrard's Twin ConcernIn the episode 186 of the My Old Man Said podcast, I was joined by Chris Budd, Phil Shaw and Dan...
Spurs Defeat Showcases Aston Villa’s Current Deficiencies
Aston Villa 0 Spurs 4 - A Question of FinishingIt was a bizarre late afternoon at Villa Park, when Aston Villa played some of...
Aston Villa Ticket Price Rises and Woeful Spurs Form Challenge
Something for the Weekend vs SpursFirst off, we covered next season's Aston Villa ticket price rises yesterday on the website and they'll be more...
The Tactical Tweaks by Steven Gerrard That Have Clicked Aston Villa into Gear
What Tactical Changes did Gerrard Make Against SouthamptonBack-to-back wins and clean sheets for Aston Villa... what happened?As Aston Villa’s form faltered at the...