All Villa No Filler - An Aston Villa Podcast

Rivalries is a show where we meet fans from rival clubs. This week, we met David Mooney, who runs the Blue Moon Podcast, ahead of the away game at Manchester City. David discusses the upcoming match, and also shares his thoughts on the Premier League charging Manchester City with financial offences. - Can Aston Villa shock City? - Villa's positive away form - City's struggles adapting to playing w...

Aston Villa somehow managed to lose at home against Leicester City on Saturday despite largely dominating the game. Are Villa vulnerable to counter attacking sides at home? Similar issues to the Liverpool loss in December Emi Buendia excellent / Moreno's attacking dynamic Jhon Duran: Is there too much pressure on his shoulders? Lack of clinical edge costly again FOLLOW US AND SUBSCRIBE ONLINE! WEB...

Transfer Deadline Day is on January 31st. Will Aston Villa make another signing? We give our thoughts on that and review the window so far. Jhon Durán & Álex Moreno join Villa - what they can bring to the team Should Villa fans be worried at the lack of other signings? Is the squad too small & could it cost Villa a place in Europe? Unai Emery's clarity of vision FOLLOW US AND SUBSCRIBE ONL...

Aston Villa have failed with a £45 million bid for Athletic Bilbao forward Nico Williams, according to Daily Mail sports report Dominic King. Villa manager, Unai Emery, has reportedly turned his attention to Real Betis attacker Luiz Henrique. We spoke to Ranks FC podcaster and Real Betis fan, Jack Collins, to find out more about both Henrique and Williams. Why Villa would want Henrique or Williams...

In this week's Midweek Social, Frankie is joined by ESPN host and Aston Villa fan, Luis Miguel Echegaray (@lmechegaray). We look at Villa's transfers and Unai Emery's time in charge so far. - Reviewing Villa's transfers - Numerous outgoings suggest Emery has a clear vision - Jhon Durán an exciting signing - Matteo Guendouzi...what can he bring to Villa? - Who is Villa's player of the season so far...

Aston Villa's continued their impressive form under Unai Emery with a 1-0 win away at Southampton. We reviewed all the action: Emi Martinez turns into a sweeper Impressive play at the back & a massive improvement from the Gerrard era Ollie Watkins steps up Still some issues in the final third Is Martinez the world's best goalkeeper? In the Spicy Question, Frankie asks George... were Villa righ...

Aston Villa have been linked to Lyon striker Moussa Dembele. We are joined by podcaster, Lyon fan and Scouted Football contributor, Alex Collings, to find out more about Dembele What could Dembele bring to Aston Villa? How does he differ to Ollie Watkins & Leon Bailey? Would he suit the Premier League? How he excelled last season Did Alex Lacazette's return to Lyon affect Dembele's form this s...

Aston Villa have been active once again in the January transfer window. The club have signed Álex Moreno and Jhon Durán for combined fees close to £30 million. In the Midweek Social, Frankie caught up with Neil Dunworth from the popular For The Love of Paul McGrath podcast to chat all things Villa. Rating Villa's transfer window so far What do Moreno and Durán bring to the club? Who else would we...

Aston Villa have signed highly-rated 19 year-old Jhon Durán from Chicago Fire. The fee for the Colombian forward is reported to be around £15 million. We are joined by South American football journalist, Simon Edwards, to find out more about Villa's latest signing. Who is Jhon Durán? What he can bring to Aston Villa How Durán differs to Villa's current forwards How high is the teenager's ceiling?...

Aston Villa bounced back from FA Cup humiliation to beat Leeds United 2-1 on Friday night and continue Unai Emery's impressive start in the Premier League. Boubacar Kamara & Emi Martinez were fantastic Ashley Young's high footballing IQ A smart half-time tactical change by Emery swung the game Leon Bailey - his talent & consistency Can Villa finish top eight this season? FOLLOW US AND SUBS...

Marseille midfielder Matteo Guendouzi has been heavily linked to Aston Villa this week. The French international once played under Villa coach Unai Emery at Arsenal. Our host, Frankie Maguire, is joined by French football expert, CBS Sports reporter and Villa fan, Jonathan Johnson, to find out more on Guendouzi. What he could add to Villa's midfield How Guendouzi has matured on & off the pitch...

Aston Villa have agreed a deal to sign Real Betis left-back Álex Moreno for close to £13 million. We spoke to Ranks FC podcaster and Real Betis fan, Jack Collins, about Moreno's transfer. Why Villa have tried to sign Moreno Unai Emery's track record of playing two full-backs together Moreno's goal-scoring threat How good is he defensively? How Moreno helped Betis push for top six in La Liga Moreno...

Aston Villa fought back against Wolves to draw 1-1 on Wednesday night. Unai Emery's substitutions make the difference Buendia & Bailey discussion Bailey's tears - we support you, Leon! Villa's attack lacking intricacy on Wednesday Emery's post-game comments nail what went wrong in the first-half Wolves in a false position? We also assess Unai Emery's time in charge at Villa. Is he finally the...

Aston Villa comfortably outplayed Tottenham to open the new year with a fantastic 2-0 win. George & Frankie reviewed the Unai Emery masterclass. Douglas Luiz & Boubacar Kamara excel in midfield Smart defensive tactics work Ashley Young is a legend Robin Olsen steps up McGinn & Buendia do the job defensively Coutinho's promising cameo Watkins shows why he starts We also look ahead to Vi...

Aston Villa finally returned to action on Boxing Day but it was Liverpool who delivered the knockout blow with a 3-1 win. Frankie is joined by Holtecast regular and Toronto Lion, Tom Nightingale, to review Villa's defeat to Liverpool. Why this isn't a time for negativity Chance creation a real positive / Shape already much improved on the Gerrard era Final third frustrations Ramsey & Martinez...

Aston Villa's Emi Martinez has won the World Cup! Emi played an integral part in an extraordinary final against France, making one of the all-time greatest saves from Kolo Muani and huge stops in the penalty shoot-out. Well done, Emi. What a fantastic achievement. We look back on Emi's tournament and consider whether Villa could build their team around his force of personality. Plus, Villa are bac...

Aston Villa are back! The team have won the Challenge Cup after a 1-0 win over a second-string Chelsea in the UAE. Unai Emery took a closer look at some of his key players and also gave first team minutes to young starlets Arjan Raikhy and Kadan Young. Frankie & George review the game and talk about Emi Martinez's potential charge to a World Cup win alongside Lionel Messi for Argentina. Also,...

Aston Villa made it two league wins in two with their first away win of the season at Brighton. Unai Emery's side were resilient and fought back from an early setback to win 2-1. George and Frankie celebrate Villa's much needed win before the start of the World Cup. They have high praise for Emery's tactical approach and the superb performance of Boubacar Kamara. In the Spicy Question, the duo tal...

Aston Villa were knocked out of the Carabao Cup on Thursday night at Old Trafford as Manchester United got their revenge for Sunday's 3-1 loss. Villa were impressive in the second-half at certain points, but gave away frustratingly simple goals in their 4-2 loss. In the Midweek Social, Frankie is joined by Paul Webb of the AVFC London Lions. Paul attended the game at Old Trafford and shared his fr...

Aston Villa were easily beaten 4-0 at St. James' Park by Newcastle on Saturday. Villa were decent in the first-half, but fell apart in the second. George and Frankie review the match and discuss why Villa keep falling away in the second-half of away games. In the Spicy Question, we also allow ourselves to get excited about the arrival of Unai Emery. The successful Spanish manager arrives with a st...

Welcome to the debut episode of our new feature, the Midweek Social. This week, Frankie meets James Rushton, a journalist and writer of the popular House of V newsletter. James and Frankie discuss the appointment of Unai Emery as the new Aston Villa manager. How excited should Villa fans be? Is he the man to get Villa back into the top half of the Premier League and push for Europe? How will he se...

Aston Villa were a team reborn against Brentford. Just days after sacking Steven Gerrard, Villa battered Brentford 4-0. The players looked liberated - the attackers were creative and confident, the midfield was solid and the defence was excellent. What a brilliant performance and what a day for Aaron Danks and Austin MacPhee. We look at Villa's big win over Brentford and discuss who could take ove...

Aston Villa have sacked manager Steven Gerrard after less than a year in charge. It comes after the Villans were easily beaten 3-0 away at Fulham on Thursday night. The board wasted no time and released Gerrard swiftly after the game finished. Frankie was joined by Paul Webb of the AVFC London Lions on this episode. Paul attended the Fulham match and gave his thoughts on the fan reaction as well a...

Aston Villa have entered a crucial week where the future of manager Steven Gerrard might be decided. Thursday's away match at Fulham and a home tie against Brentford could prove decisive for the former Liverpool captain. Mauricio Pochettino has been linked to the manager's job at Villa, with reports suggesting the board could be willing to spend big to secure the Argentinian. We discuss that as we...

Is Steven Gerrard the right man for Aston Villa? It is the question we've all been asking recently and the answer for most Villa fans is a resounding 'no'. We chat all about why Gerrard has alienated most of the fanbase. Plus, we look at recent performances from Gerrard's side, including Monday's dire draw against bottom of the table Nottingham Forest. We also discuss the overall performance of Ch...