Aston Villa's Season False Start and Midfield Dilemmas

There was concerns about Aston Villa's preparation and readiness for the away trip to Watford to start the new Premier League season, and they suddenly came home to roost in the 3-2 defeat. Are Dean Smith's issues simply a lack of match sharpness and players returning from injury, or are there bigger dilemmas to solve? Namely Villa's midfield equation...Also, in the show, as well as catching up on the latest Villa news, we look at potential new Financial Fair Play rules, Villa crypto, the George Best Airbnb and Messi's incredible PSG shirt sales.This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is brought to you by Freetrade, the commission-free investing app. Get yourself a free share on MOMS, check out - freetrade.io/momsUTVGET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PATRON PODCAST CHANNEL and JOIN MATCH CLUBIf you want extra podcast shows during the month and to join Match Club, please do support the show by becoming a MOMS Patron.For more details and to become a Patron, click here: Become a MOMS PatronFollow the show on Twitter at @myoldmansaid and join the show's listener facebook group The Mad Few.T-Shirt, Mugs & Merch Listeners can now buy a MOMS Podcast T-shirt or mug to show their support of the show and look cool, check out the MOMS SHOP to buy.Credits: David Michael - @oldmansaidChris Budd - @BUDD_musicPhillip Shaw - @prsgameMy Old Man Said - https://www.myoldmansaid.comEditor/Producer - David MichaelMusic - Philip Marten  Become a MOMS Member for ad-free & extra shows -  MOMS MembershipJoin the show’s listener Facebook group The Mad Few.Credits:David Michael - @myoldmansaid  | Chris Budd - @BUDD_music / Phillip Shaw - @prsgameThis 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.