My Old Man Said — An Aston Villa Podcast8 Sep 2025

The Big Aston Villa Summer Transfer Verdict

After a chaotic start to the season and a quiet transfer window (until the very last day), have Villa done enough to keep pace with their ambitions?

In this episode, we go deep on:

Why the club’s PSR situation made bold moves nearly impossible
The truth behind the Martínez drama — and why keeping him might define our season
Deadline day surprises: Sancho, Lindelöf, and Elliott – quick fixes or clever stopgaps?
The problem with Villa’s long-term identity and succession plan
Whether the club is actually stronger than this time last year – or just treading water

We also reflect on how Emery’s past shows he can steady the ship after a poor start, and whether these new arrivals are enough to reignite the campaign post-international break.

This is the definitive verdict on Aston Villa’s summer business — no fluff and no misinformation.

UTV

GET AD-FREE SHOWS and JOIN MATCH CLUB

If you want ad-free advance versions of the shows and extra exclusive shows during the month and to join My Old Man Said's 24/7 Villa community, Match Club, please do support the show by becoming a MOMS Member.

For more details and to become a member, click here: Become a MOMS Member

Follow the show on:

X/Twitter at @myoldmansaid / Threads at @myoldmansaid / Bluesky at @myoldmansaid and join the show’s listener facebook group The Mad Few.

Credits:

David Michael - @myoldmansaid

Chris Budd - @BUDD_music

Phillip Shaw - @prsgame

My Old Man Said - https://www.myoldmansaid.com

Get your MOMS EXCLUSIVE NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.sjv.io/ZdjLdq

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.

Det här avsnittet är hämtat från ett öppet RSS-flöde och publiceras inte av Podme. Det kan innehålla reklam.

Avsnitt(643)

Tottenham 2-3 Aston Villa: First Sighting of Emery 2.0, Manzambi's Breakthrough and a Late Wobble

Aston Villa won 3-2 away at Tottenham Hotspur for their first Premier League win of the season, after leading 3-0 and then conceding twice late. It came at a timely moment: three weeks of internationa...

20 Sep 26min

Battle of the Rebuilds Needing First League Win: Tottenham vs Aston Villa Preview

Aston Villa travel to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday for the early kick-off, with both clubs still chasing a first league win of the season. Both teams will want to be heading int...

18 Sep 21min

The Post-Mortem of the Villa Carabao Cup Win Over Coventry City

We look back at a fairly routine Carabao Cup win against Coventry City, but a game nonetheless that was important in the scheme of things for the season to come. Also, will the Carabao Cup play a more...

17 Sep 21min

Emery's Own Goal: How His Selection and Substitutions Cost Villa Against Forest

Aston Villa lost at home to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, a result that leaves Unai Emery still searching for a first win in his career against Oliver Glasner. This post-mortem show of the ...

14 Sep 34min

Can Emery Crack the Glasner Code, as Villa Face Forest

Aston Villa host Nottingham Forest at Villa Park in the Premier League on Saturday, looking for a first league win of the season. The game comes off the back of Villa's first win of their Champions Le...

12 Sep 35min

Aston Villa 3-2 Club Brugge Post-Mortem: First Win of the Season, McGinn and Torres Inspire

Aston Villa have finally scored a goal(s) and got their first win of the season, beating Club Brugge 3-2 away in their Champions League league-phase opener. Villa raced into a 3-1 half-time lead, befo...

9 Sep 25min

Europavision: Aston Villa v Club Brugge Champions League Preview — Gatekeepers, Threats, and Squad List Shock

Aston Villa open their Champions League league account away at Club Brugge, a fixture Villa know well from their run to the competition two seasons ago and a genuine litmus test after an underwhelming...

7 Sep 28min

Hull City 0 Aston Villa 0 Post-Mortem: From Buendia's Miss to Emery's Approach

Aston Villa were held to a goalless draw away at Hull City in the Premier League, a result that flattered the hosts on the day. Villa finished with the better expected goals (1.74 to 0.58), thirteen s...

6 Sep 24min