My Old Man Said — An Aston Villa Podcast

My Old Man Said is the independent Aston Villa podcast for supporters who want more than fan media hype, influencers and algorithms. Villa supporters have been at the centre of every conversation. That hasn't changed. For listeners who like their football analysis intelligent, their opinions considered and their humour dry. This Podcast has been created and uploaded by My Old Man Said and is a part of the talkSPORT Fan Network. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Become a MOMS Member — https://www.patreon.com/moms Follow @myoldmansaid on social media channels. #AVFC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #630

  Aston Villa's Big Summer Rebuild: Post-Super Cup Catch-Up

  Aug 20, 202631 min

  Aston Villa may have lost their 100% run in European finals in their Super Cup loss to Paris Saint-Germain in Salzburg, but it provided an insight into the actual starting line-up for the upcoming Premier League season, despite most fans thinking it was a one-off changed line-up in terms of a competitive game. Brian Madjo's goal was the night's one moment of real distinction, making the 17-year-old the youngest player ever to score in a Super Cup final. This week's episode is a catch-up recorded before the season proper begins, working through what is actually happening and what it means. The decision to name Emiliano Martínez, Ezri Konsa and Ollie Watkins in the squad but not play any of them is picked apart directly, alongside the individual performances that did go well — Madjo's redemption arc after missing earlier chances. We also look at the goalkeeper saga that's reopened: the move for Zion Suzuki from Parma and Juventus playing footsy with Martinez, only to do the dirty on him. It closes on the bigger picture — the scale of this summer's overhaul, described on the show as bigger than anything seen under Unai Emery at Villa so far, and the uncertainty it brings for the season ahead. UTV New Adidas Originals collection and away kit coming 22.08.26 Get three months free and huge savings on a two-year NordVPN plan here Become a MOMS Member for ad-free & extra shows -  MOMS Membership Join the show’s listener Facebook group  The Mad Few . Credits: David Michael -  @myoldmansaid  | Chris Budd -  @BUDD_music / Phillip Shaw -  @prsgame This Podcast has been created and uploaded by My Old Man Said. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #629

  Aston Villa vs PSG: Is Emery's Incomplete Squad Ready for the Super Cup?

  Aug 11, 202633 min

  Aston Villa face Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup final at Stadion Salzburg on Wednesday 12 August — Europa League holders against Champions League holders. An unlikely win will lift Villa up a tier in English teams in terms of European royalty, as not many can boast two Super Cup wins to their name. This week's episode asks the question the squad list can't quite answer yet: is Emery's side actually ready, with the transfer window still open and noticeably weaker than in recent seasons due to injuries and World Cup returning player doubts. The team-news picture is complicated. Lucas Digne's move to PSG has finally been made official, weeks after it was widely reported as done. Johan Manzambi is a confirmed absentee, having knee treatment with no return date given. And the three World Cup finalists — Emiliano Martínez, Ezri Konsa and Ollie Watkins — are only just back in training (we hope) after three weeks off, leaving Unai Emery to decide how much to risk from the opening whistle. Villa have five players missing from the XI who started Villa's last competitive meeting with PSG — Marcus Rashford, Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans, Amadou Onana and Digne - and there hasn't been an upgrade on any of the positions. If nothing else, the game will provide an unflinching assessment of where the squad actually stands with just over two weeks to go to the new season. At best, Villa, with a bit of luck will carry on their proud unbeaten European final history. Odds, history, and one very specific plan for Alejandro Garnacho — this week's episode has the full build-up before kick-off. Get three months free and huge savings on a two-year NordVPN plan here Become a MOMS Member for ad-free & extra shows -  MOMS Membership Join the show’s listener Facebook group  The Mad Few . Credits: David Michael -  @myoldmansaid  | Chris Budd -  @BUDD_music / Phillip Shaw -  @prsgame This Podcast has been created and uploaded by My Old Man Said. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #628

  Is Aston Villa’s Midfield Good Enough for the Champions League?

  Aug 9, 202633 min

  Just over a fortnight out from the Premier League opener at Brighton, this week's episode asks the question Villa's midfield can't avoid: is it actually good enough for the Champions League and this season? Youri Tielemans and Morgan Rogers are both gone. João Gomes and, everyone hopes, Johan Manzambi are meant to replace them — not like for like, but as a different way of playing altogether. The conversation works through the practical questions first. Is Gomes the same kind of deep-lying orchestrator Tielemans was, or something with more bite and less silk? Can Boubacar Kamara handle a full season without breaking down again, and would shifting him fractionally further forward protect him or just expose someone else? Where does Manzambi actually play — box-to-box eight, wide left, or as the ten Villa haven't reliably had since Rogers' best form — and does Alejandro Garnacho's arrival settle that question or complicate it further? It broadens from there into the harder conversation underneath all of it: whether this is a refresh or a genuine rebuild, and whether a club can safely attempt one of those in the same summer it returns to the Champions League. There's also the cautionary tales of clubs like West Ham and Spurs, and indeed historic Villa, in terms of what can come on the heels of European glory. No predictions or certainty — just an honest account of how much of this squad remains genuinely unknown with the season weeks away. UTV Subscribe to AVWTF - www.astonvilla.wtf Sharp and informative Villa writing for supporters who can spot the clickbait from the back of the Holte. Become a MOMS Member for ad-free & extra shows -  MOMS Membership Join the show’s listener Facebook group  The Mad Few . Credits: David Michael -  @myoldmansaid  | Chris Budd -  @BUDD_music / Phillip Shaw -  @prsgame This Podcast has been created and uploaded by My Old Man Said. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #627

  Aston Villa Preseason Catch-up and Player World Cup Report Card

  Aug 5, 202646 min

  The preseason catch-up show returns with the foundations of Villa's summer transfer business largely settled — Johan Manzambi, João Gomes and Alejandro Garnacho in, Youri Tielemans, Lucas Digne, and Morgan Rogers out. Also we reflect on Villa player's impact on the summer's World Cup. From there it's Villa news — the North Stand rebuild, injury concerns and Brian Madjo's registration appeal success. The Three Points has a shirt theme, while Emery's Clipboard tries to unearth more Buendia's. Subscribe to AVWTF - www.astonvilla.wtf Sharp and informative Villa writing for supporters who can spot the clickbait from the back of the Holte. Become a MOMS Member for ad-free & extra shows -  MOMS Membership Join the show’s listener Facebook group  The Mad Few . Credits: David Michael -  @myoldmansaid  | Chris Budd -  @BUDD_music / Phillip Shaw -  @prsgame This Podcast has been created and uploaded by My Old Man Said. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #626

  Rogers £117m Exit Explained as João Gomes Joins Villa's Transfer Reboot

  Jul 20, 202626 min

  Aston 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. This week's episode goes back over the week that was and explains why Chelsea, not Arsenal, always made more sense once the pieces were on the table — Johan Manzambi's arrival, the timing of the announcement, and what it signalled about who Villa expected to be negotiating with. There's a breakdown of João Gomes' fit alongside Boubacar Kamara, an honest look at where the Palhinha deal actually stands, and the developing left-back competition between Pervis Estupiñán and Ian Maatsen. There's also a proper explanation of Squad Cost Ratio, the rule that has replaced PSR this season, and why it changes the calculation on every sale Villa make from here. Plus: Emiliano Martínez's finger and Ezri Konsa's situation. Check out the cracking sale on the Adidas Villa Original Icons range here Get MOMS in your inbox every Friday, free. Sharp, funny, informative Villa writing for supporters who can spot the clickbait from the back of the Holte. No spam.  Join the astonvilla.wtf newsletter → Become a MOMS Member for ad-free & extra shows -  MOMS Membership Join the show’s listener Facebook group  The Mad Few . Credits: David Michael -  @myoldmansaid  | Chris Budd -  @BUDD_music / Phillip Shaw -  @prsgame This Podcast has been created and uploaded by My Old Man Said. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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