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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...
Great Escape Completed – Opportunity Knocks for Aston Villa (and Grealish)
Press 'Play' to ListenWhat's Next for Villa?Four games to go to the end of the season and most people had written off Aston Villa...
Aston Villa in Pole Position as Relegation Battle Goes Down to the Wire
Press Play to ListenVilla in Pole PositonSince a 3-1 defeat at home to Southampton put them in the bottom three for Christmas Day, Aston...
Despite Blowing ‘Must Win’ the Weekend Offers Villa Renewed Hope
Must Win?Aston Villa's trip to Goodison Park was billed as the game Villa had to win to give them a serious chance of Premier...
Aston Villa Seek Unlikely Finish to the Season – What’s the Likelihood?
ListenVilla Find a Survival PulseWith games fast running out Aston Villa gave themselves a last chance saloon stab at Premier League survival after a...
Villa Should Take Inspiration from Liverpool to Tackle Manchester United
Taking Inspiration from Liverpool to Tackle UnitedA quick listen before the game...Press PlayEpisode 108.5 NotesIn perhaps their best performance since the restart, Aston Villa...
Aston Villa’s Growing Pains on the Pitch Assessed
Press PlayAston Villa's Growing Pains on the Pitch AssessedWithout a win in their first four games back after the Premier League restart, Aston Villa...
Message to Dean Smith After Aston Villa Show Lack of Urgency
Villa's End GameDespite a close looking 2-1 scoreline Aston Villa were unceremoniously swept aside by Chelsea at Villa Park, in their second game since...
The First Impressions of Aston Villa’s Premier League Restart
Press Play to ListenEpisode 107 NotesAston Villa kicked off the Premier League start against Sheffield United with a 0-0 draw...thanks to Hawkeye. Will it...
Aston Villa’s Premier League Restart Advantages Discussed
Aston Villa's Training Ground PlayersShortly before the 2019/20 season was suspended, after a 2-0 defeat at Southampton, Aston Villa boss Dean Smith bemoaned Villa...
Football’s Dilemma with its ‘Product’ Once the Season Restarts in Empty Stadiums
If there was one thing the return of the Bunderslegia demonstrated last weekend, it was that playing football in empty stadiums is a bit...
Aston Villa Principles vs Premier League Project Restart Motives
With Aston Villa players returning to training last week, the cautious transition from lockdown has begun for the Premier League. With the feeling...
History Proves That Compromises Could Kill Integrity of the Premier League
Foxes PrecedentIf you cast your mind back to the 2014/15 Premier League season. 29 games into the season, the newly promoted Leicester City were...