After indifferent home form this calendar year, Aston Villa's Champions League charge had gone off the rails a little. Conceding cheap goals was undermining a lot of good work. The recent 3-3 draw against Brentford in the league and then conceding a late goal in the 2-1 Europa Conference League win over Lille, was testament to that. With poor resul…

How will Unai Emery approach the difficult trip to the Emirates? With a big second leg quarter-final away at Lille to come and Douglas Luiz suspended for the trip to Arsenal, will Emery take a similar approach to the recent Manchester City away game? Will Newcastle United's 4-0 win over Spurs influence his decision in any way? UTV Check out and fol…

In a week of underperforming English teams in Europe, Aston Villa were the only one to earn a win. Beating Lille 2-1 at Villa Park was a good result, but will they rue conceding a poor goal in the final 10 minutes of the game, when it comes to the second leg in France? It was certainly a game that resulted in mixed emotions. Lille, now have the wee…

It's 26 years since Aston Villa's last European quarter-final, but this time there's more on the line than a semi-final. Villa need positive results in the two legged affair to help with English team's UEFA coefficient rating, which will open up fifth place in the Premier League to qualify for the Champions' League next season. A win against Villa'…

After being 2-0 up and cruising against Brentford at Villa Park, a nine-minute capitulation saw Aston Villa let three points slip, as they handed fourth place and pole position for the Champions League to Spurs. Should we be worried about this Villa defence and will it undermine our season in Europe too? UTV VERY SPECIAL NORDVPN OFFER with Four Mon…

After a clinical display against Ajax in the last round, Aston Villa now enter the business end of the Europa Conference League with a quarter-final tie with Lille. We look back at the Ajax game and the draw. Lille preview to come in the week. UTV Special VPN Offer with Four Months Free This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is sponsored by No…

Aston Villa eye a return to fortress Villa Park, after indifferent recent home form, starting with Brentford. UTV Check out and follow the Greene King Sports Instagram page here GET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PATRON PODCAST CHANNEL and JOIN MATCH CLUB If you want ad-free advance versions of the shows and extra exclusive shows during the month and to join M…

Aston Villa's recent record against Wolves at Villa Park in the Premier League is terrible. With the race for fourth hotting up though, Unai Emery's men can ill-afford to slip into bad habits. Even without John McGinn, they must win. UTV Check out and follow the Greene King Sports Instagram page here GET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PATRON PODCAST CHANNEL an…

The MOMS crew take stock of Aston Villa's situation, while the team is on the international break. What needs to happen to meet-on-the pitch expectation and what's the big picture off it? UTV VERY SPECIAL NORDVPN OFFER with Four Months Free This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, which was named as one of TIME’s 2022 Be…

It's the time of the month when Villa's Mad Few want to know things... the MOMS team answers questions from the Mad Few vault that are still relevant. UTV VERY SPECIAL NORDVPN OFFER with Four Months Free This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, which was named as one of TIME’s 2022 Best Inventions (Apps and Software sect…

It wasn't looking good after Aston Villa lost 4-0 at home to Spurs and faced three games without suspended captain John McGinn. Villa didn't let the loss disrupt their European campaign though, with an impressive 4-0 win over Ajax, before tackling their first game without their captain against West Ham. We look back at a week that showcased that Vi…

Aston Villa's first of three games without captain John McGinn is a tough trip to fellow European campaigners West Ham, who also had an impressive win in midweek to advance to the quarter-final stages of their respective European competition. Can Villa get a positive result in a fixture they haven't won in the last eight attempts. UTV Check out and…

After a tight 0-0 in Amsterdam, and following the recent disappointment at Villa Park against Spurs, suddenly whether or not Villa make the Europa Conference League quarter-finals, may have a huge psychological impact on the rest of their season. UTV Special VPN Offer with Four Months Free This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is sponsored by…

Well, the season was looking good until Unai Emery and Aston Villa seemingly self-destructed against Spurs at Villa Park. A five man defence at what used to be 'Fortress Villa Park', shipping four goals that switched around the goal difference advantage in favour of Spurs, and the sending off of John McGinn, whose suspension will further deplete Vi…

If there's a winner between Aston Villa and Spurs at Villa Park, then they'll have a big advantage in the race for fourth spot in the Premier League. A draw might not be the worse result for Villa though... UTV Check out and follow the Greene King Sports Instagram page here GET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PATRON PODCAST CHANNEL and JOIN MATCH CLUB If you wa…

After a couple of months off, Aston Villa return to Europa Conference League action with a trip to Amsterdam to face Ajax in the tie of the last 16 knockout round. We look at Ajax's changing fortunes and their main threats, and what kind of team Unai Emery will play. UTV Special VPN Offer with Four Months Free This episode of the My Old Man Said po…

Europavision is back, as the Europa Conference League gets real with the final knockout stages that sees Aston Villa face off against Ajax over two-legs. In this episode we look at the draw at large and consider who Villa's five penalty takers would be, if they had to decide a tie that way. UTV Special VPN Offer with Four Months Free This episode o…

Aston Villa dig in at Luton Town to announce to Spurs and Manchester United, they plan to stay in the top four. UTV VERY SPECIAL NORDVPN OFFER with Four Months Free & a Free Uber Eats Voucher This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, which was named as one of TIME’s 2022 Best Inventions (Apps and Software section). As wel…

Can Aston Villa take care of business at Luton Town, before a big clash at Ajax and a huge home game against Spurs at Villa Park next weekend? UTV Check out and follow the Greene King Sports Instagram page here GET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PATRON PODCAST CHANNEL and JOIN MATCH CLUB If you want ad-free advance versions of the shows and extra exclusive sho…

It's been a good weekend for Aston Villa. After a slight blip after some champagne football against Nottingham Forest, events at Old Trafford meant their Champions League positioning suddenly got a little firmer. Plus, there's a small matter of a clash with Ajax to come. UTV VERY SPECIAL NORDVPN OFFER with Four Months Free & a Free Uber Eats Vouche…

With Aston Villa fixing their away form in recent weeks, it's time to get back to winning ways at Villa Park, as an improving Nottingham Forest team looks to complete a double over Villa this season. UTV Check out and follow the Greene King Sports Instagram page here GET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PATRON PODCAST CHANNEL and JOIN MATCH CLUB If you want ad-f…

If Aston Villa were serious about finishing in a top five position and potentially grabbing a Champions League place, they simply needed to start winning again. Back-to-back home losses had dented their invincibility at Villa Park, so it was timely to complete back-to-back away wins for the first time on their travels this season. With the welcome …

After recent disappointment at Villa Park, Unai Emery's men look to Craven Cottage to might a fight of staying in the Top 5, as the injuries mount and their form dips. UTV Check out and follow the Greene King Sports Instagram page here GET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PATRON PODCAST CHANNEL and JOIN MATCH CLUB If you want ad-free advance versions of the show…

It was a key fixture in terms of the race for the Champions League places. but as they did at Old Trafford, Aston Villa let slip a real chance to put their foot on Manchester United's head. Losing six points to the Red Devils this season could prove fatal come the end of the season. Was it just poor finishing or did Unai Emery also drop a rare clan…

After a series of indifferent home performances, it's time for Aston Villa to step up against Manchester United. Their chances of getting into the Champions League may depend on it. UTV Check out and follow the Greene King Sports Instagram page here GET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PATRON PODCAST CHANNEL and JOIN MATCH CLUB If you want ad-free advance versio…

Despite fielding a full-strength team of available players, Aston Villa showed questionable application as they limped out of the FA Cup against Chelsea. We look back at the game. UTV Special NordVPN Offer with Four Months Free & an Uber Eats Voucher This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, which was named as one of TIME…

After a slow start to the year 2024, Aston Villa finally ignited with a thumping 5-0 of Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. It's good to be back talking about the team living up to its potential! UTV Get yourself a £50 bonus in an easy to start pension New year, new you. If you don't have a pension (especially if you're freelance), maybe it's time to…

After a poor evening at Villa Park against Newcastle, Aston Villa travel to Yorkshire in the hope of turning around their fortunes. UTV Check out and follow the Greene King Sports Instagram page here GET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PATRON PODCAST CHANNEL and JOIN MATCH CLUB If you want ad-free advance versions of the shows and extra exclusive shows during t…

After a series of poor performances by Aston Villa in recent weeks, following the excellent double win over Manchester City and Arsenal, few were surprised as Villa were found out against Newcastle United to suffer their first home Premier League loss of the season. What needs to happen next for Villa? UTV GET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PATRON PODCAST CHAN…

After Aston Villa take their FA Cup match-up with Chelsea to a reply, it's time for Villa to defend their Champions League credentials. UTV Check out and follow the Greene King Sports Instagram page here GET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PATRON PODCAST CHANNEL and JOIN MATCH CLUB If you want ad-free advance versions of the shows and extra exclusive shows duri…

2024 finally gets into full swing after the winter break as Aston Villa face a rare 4th round FA Cup tie (in recent years) away at Stamford Bridge, before a big Villa Park Premier League clash with a team, who's league finish last season, they hope to replicate - Newcastle United. We look a both games and the recent transfer window movements. UTV C…

After the 0-0 draw at Goodison Park against Everton in Aston Villa's first game of 2024, and considering the other results over the Premier League's winter break, Villa currently occupies fourth position in the table, bringing the magnitude of their task of qualifying for the Champions League into sharp focus. Will they dip into the January transfe…

Aston Villa kickstart 2024 knowing they'll have to match their Premier League prowess across 2023, to have a chance of challenging Liverpool and Manchester City for the title. Performances will need to improve though, as their luck in getting results over the line in recent weeks, will soon dry up. Unai Emery's men face a tricky trip to an improved…

Aston Villa entertain Burnley as they attempt to continue their unbeaten home run and set up 2024 with three points, after a disappointing Christmas week. UTV VERY SPECIAL VPN Offer with Four Months Free This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, which was named as one of TIME’s 2022 Best Inventions (Apps and Software sect…

What went wrong at Old Trafford? At 2-0 up at half-time, it looked like Villa were going to serve up some big time Boxing Day delight. Unfortunately, the ghosts of Old Trafford past, would come to haunt Unai Emery's men and put a dampener on Villa's Christmas. UTV Special VPN Offer with Four Months Free This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast i…

In part two of the MOMS Christmas special, we get down to the last three of the player of the year contenders, while plans are hatched to melt down the William McGregor statue. UTV VERY SPECIAL VPN Offer with Four Months Free This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, which was named as one of TIME’s 2022 Best Inventions (…

It's that time of year, when My Old Man Said gets the MOMS crew together with some bells, and reflects on the Villa year. We give out some awards along the way (including Villa player of the year) and catch up on what's been happening at the MOMS glue factory. UTV VERY SPECIAL VPN Offer with Four Months Free This episode of the My Old Man Said podc…

Can Aston Villa make it 16 consecutive home wins as they potentially look to be leading the Premier League at Christmas. Also, what the heck is going on with the latest new Villa badge? As the Villa hierarchy attempt to slip it through without proper supporter consultation. UTV Check out and follow the Greene King Sports Instagram page here GET THE…

Aston Villa Group E of the Europa Conference League, but what happens next? Are there any new threats to Villa joining from the Europa League and how does the play-off shape-up before the last 16 is played in March? UTV Special VPN Offer with Four Months Free This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, which was named as on…

After labouring to find a foothold in a game that initially looked like it was going to take the fizz out of Aston Villa's recent momentum, Villa came up with a big finish, to claim an important win at Brentford. While certain Villa players got drawn into incidents they perhaps should have avoided, in the short-term, at least, the three points were…

We tackle the burning questions of MOMS members in a question and answers session. Topics covered include: Moving Villa Park. The concept of managers needing time Will any current players be sold in January? Villa's commercial situation North Stand migration when new stand is being built Wrong Villa opinions How many Villa players will get double-d…

With it home run of 15-consecutive wins to their name, it's time for Aston Villa to polish up their Premier League away form, after successfully picking up the point they needed against Zrinjski Mostar to secure their Europa Conference League group. We look ahead to the forthcoming trip to Brentford. UTV Check out and follow the Greene King Sports …

Aston Villa travel to Zrinjski Mostar needing a point to secure the group and put the Europa Conference League on ice until March next year. We also look around at how the tournament is developing in terms of threats to Villa and who may drop down from the Europa League to liven things up. UTV Special VPN Offer with Four Months Free This episode of…

Aston Villa complete back-to-back Villa Park wins against the Premier League's top two from last season to announce their arrival as a potential contender for this season's title race. With 15 consecutive home wins now under Unai Emery, do you want to bet against us? UTV Special VPN Offer with Four Months Free This episode of the My Old Man Said po…

Another top four clash for Aston Villa, as they seek to repeat what they did to Spurs and Manchester City, against the Premier League leaders. We look ahead to the visit of Mikel Arteta's men to Villa Park. UTV Check out and follow the Greene King Sports Instagram page here GET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PATRON PODCAST CHANNEL and JOIN MATCH CLUB If you wa…

We look back at one of Aston Villa's best performances at Villa Park in recent memory, as they beat treble winners Manchester City 1-0. In what was a real statement to the rest of the Premier League. UTV Special VPN Offer with Four Months Free This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, which was named as one of TIME’s 2022…

Aston Villa needed a sublime last-minute Ollie Watkins header and some fine saves from Emi Martinez to get something from their trip to Bournemouth. We look back at the Cherries game and the Legia Warsaw fall out, plus catch-up on all other Villa matters, including Manchester City's suspensions for Wednesday evening. UTV Special VPN Offer with Four…

After a big away win at Spurs, Aston Villa seek further joy on their travels at an in-form Bournemouth to lay the foundations to playing the top two Premier League teams back-to-back, The Cherries have just started to win at home, with an impressive 2-0 win over Newcastle United, there most recent success. As well as previewing the game, we also lo…

The final Europa Conference League group game to be played at Villa Park was ultimately overshadowed by events off the pitch, as Legia Warsaw fans clashed with police, and were prevented from going to the game. On the pitch, Villa got the win to take them top of the group. UTV Special VPN Offer with Four Months Free This episode of the My Old Man S…

It's crunch time in the Europa Conference League, as Aston Villa battle it out with Legia Warsaw at Villa Park to determine who takes Group E and avoids a play-off against a third place team from the Europa League, next year. We look at the game ahead, the domestic fortunes of the teams in Group E and how the tournament is shaping up. UTV Special V…