With last season now very much in the rear-view mirror and the transfer window open for business, Unai Emery now faces his most pivotal summer yet as Aston Villa manager. While Villa may have escaped the PSR bullet, the situation with UEFA’s wage ratio rules, gave them a shot of reality In this episode of the My Old Man Said Podcast, David, Chris and Phil answer listener questions that cut to the heart of where Villa go from here.
Can Villa finally bring silverware back to Villa Park? What needs to change in the squad to make that possible? And is the club’s current direction – both on the pitch and in the stands – setting the right foundations?
Squad Evolution
Which players have peaked under Emery, who’s expendable, and where are the gaps? The team weigh up what a truly competitive squad looks like next season – especially with the need to return to Champions League football on the line.
Silverware or Bust?
This upcoming season marks 30-years without a trophy for Villa. Do Villa have to win something under Emery? And if not, how will it affect the long-term project?
Ticket Price Tensions
Are Villa pricing out their next generation of fans? A deeper dive into pricing strategy, stadium culture shifts, and how supporter goodwill is being tested.
Mentality & Margins
From missed opportunities to mentality gaps in big moments, the episode explores what still separates Villa from being winners – and what needs fixing most.
Three Points Segment
As ever, the weird, the wonderful, and the downright baffling from across the world of football.
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