The Villa Podcast

Aston Villa go down 2-1 at home to Man City but a spirited second half performance had Villa Park rocking. Steven Gerrard rung the changes when he had to, contained Pep Guardiola’s side after half time and missed some big chances to take something from the game. Jack Grealish returned on the same night Rafa Benitez faced off with Liverpool again. WhatsApp Whinges (13:37), award categories (29:02)...

Villa win 2-1 at Palace and Steven Gerrard has this side playing some serious football. For the first time since 1998, a new Villa manager has won his first two games. McGinn scores and impresses, Nakamba looks good, and Emi Martinez is still shithousing. Gerrard's best tactical decisions discussed at 29:21 before Questions We Can't Answer (48:03) including Chukwuemeka's contract, Villa's Instagra...

Villa Park was rocking as Aston Villa got their first win under the new manager with a 2-0 victory over Brighton. John McGinn was masterful and being kept in line by the boss whilst Mings and Targett were improved and Ashley Young changed the game from central midfield!!WhatsApp Whinges (14:33), Steven Gerrard's tactical shouts during the game (32:03) and Xavi, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Mikel Artet...

Steven Gerrard is at the helm at Bodymoor Heath and there's a new dawn at Aston Villa. Conán and Liam DEBUNK some WhatsApp Whinges about the new manager (14:42) after discussing the exit of Dean Smith. A brand new category includes a checklist of Gerrard's priorities - or things he needs to bin (28:38) before Questions We Can't Answer brings up that man again, Harry Maguire with added Dwight Yorke...

Five Ls in succession for Aston Villa. Dean Smith is under even more pressure and so are veins in Conán and Liam's heads. Team tactics, player performances all dissected before Questions We Can't Answer at 47:24, including Diego Simeone, Eddie Howe at Newcastle, Gareth Southgate at England and an unhappy Tyrone Mings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pressure is mounting on Dean Smith as Conán and Liam take a long at Villa's hoof ball, their mentality and their trajectory. Whilst also dispelling a few myths about Dean Smith's spending as Aston Villa manager. Tactical decisions and formation talk is at 30:10.Questions We Can't Answer (57:04) takes a long at Saturday's Premier League surprises including Liverpool Twitter's panic and Man United's...

"One of the worst performances I can ever remember" - Aston Villa were turgid as they went down 3-1 to Arsenal. Absolutely destroyed at the Emirates and Dean Smith was far too slow to make the changes. Mikel Arteta had his side well set up but it's three losses in a row for Villa who are currently in relegation form in the Premier League. Tactical mistakes at 38:33 and Questions We Can't Answer at...

2-0 up, 10 minutes to go. Aston Villa lose 3-2 to Wolves as Dean Smith's men crumble at Villa Park. We talk about the strategy, the mindset, the subs and take comfort in Manchester United and Newcastle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A bad day at the office for Aston Villa has Liam talking about road traffic accidents. Dean Smith's decision to stick with 3-5-2 for Spurs and Son is put under the microscope as is Villa's midfield but not everyone agrees with the Jacob Ramsey criticism. A packed WhatsApp Whinges (12:47) today and some Questions We Can't Answer (57:37). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa beat Manchester United at Old Trafford for the first time since 2009 and it was a fully deserved victory with Kortney Hause heading the winner. Emi Martinez gets inside Bruno Fernandes' head for a dramatic final twist. A longer podcast today with WhatsApp Whinges at 19:14 and Questions We Can't Answer at 1:04:36 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leon Bailey announces himself to Villa Park with an electrifying performance that helps Aston Villa on their way to a 3-0 victory over Everton. Matt Cash gets his first goal and Danny Ings the playmaker arrives. A positive podcast but still time for WhatsApp Whinges, plenty of awards and at 57:13 Questions We Can’t Answer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Romelu Lukaku double of goals undoes all of Aston Villa's good work at Stamford Bridge. A well set up team, a litany of defensive errors and a chat about not being afraid to critically analyse Villa's performances. Harry Maguire comes up again as well as Ireland superstar Gavin Bazunu and poor Oliver Holt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Villa have dropped five points against two newly-promoted sides already as they draw 1-1 with Brentford. Anwar El Ghazi lit up Villa Park and Ashley Young was asked to play in a FOURTH different position. Cristiano Ronaldo joins Man United, leaving Gary Neville with no more excuses for Ole. The Arsenal documentary is going to be the greatest thing ever and bye bye Wesley. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Aston Villa are up and running after a 2-0 win puts Newcastle away. On the menu today, Ings, Young, Ramsey and of course Steve Bruce, Arsenal and Harry Kane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy new season! Aston Villa completely outplayed by Watford - I bet you missed it the football...Matt Targett was back to his 2020 self as Sarr ran amok, Dean Smith's team selection and formation leaves frustrations and a mixed bag for the Aston Villa new signings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back! New season, new hope. Aston Villa, Pep Guardiola and Harry Kane. Let's go! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England fall at the last hurdle as Italy win Euro 2020 on penalties. We’ve a lot to get through - Chiellini, Gareth Southgate, the English penalty mentality and the Manchester United fan with Mrs Grealish 69 on her shirt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It really is coming home and Irish fans are going to have to prepare themselves. England are into the Euro 2020 final against Italy after beating Denmark 2-1 after extra time in the semis. VAR decides to not intervene on Raheem Sterling’s dive and Harry Kane’s rebound sends them on their way. Gareth Southgate gets some credit in tonight’s podcast! But a lot of backlash for the treatment of Jack Gr...

England storm into the Euro 2020 semi-final with a 4-0 win over Ukraine. Luke Shaw once again makes a mug out of Jose Mourinho and Sancho and Sterling impress. Two more goals for Harry Kane but he's picked up a lot of bad habits. And the biggest worry for England is that Jordan Pickford is back... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England are into the quarter finals of Euro 2020. Jack Grealish comes off the bench and helps them to a 2-0 win over Germany at Wembley as Gareth Southgate and his men march on. His backers like Gary Neville are standing proud. His critics - like Conán and Liam - are standing firm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack Grealish stars for England in his first start at Euro 2020 and then gets brought off. Conán and Liam unload at the treatment of such a gem by Southgate and the English media. Jordan Henderson returns, Harry Kane does little again and is Bukayo Saka ready to make the step up from Arsenal to Aston Villa? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scotland hold England to a 0-0 draw at Euro 2020 but Steve Clarke's men outplayed what Gareth Southgate served up. Jack Grealish is consigned to the last 27 minutes whilst Phillips and Rice stay on the pitch the whole game despite England completely lacking in cutting edge. Raheem Sterling was poor and captain Harry Kane was substituted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back for Euro 2020 and it's all go to start. Alvaro Morata, Mats Hummels' misfortunes on the menu. Gareth Southgate's England decisions. Terrible Jack Grealish takes. And Aston Villa back in for Ashley Young in the transfer market? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa finish the season with a massive high. Fans are back at Villa Park and Chelsea were put to the sword by who else but Bertrand Traore and Anwar El Ghazi! Brendan Rodgers' Leicester City side fall at the finishing line again but Liam isn't so sure about Thomas Tuchel. Jack Grealish takes a slap to the face for his sins and we play you out with a best of the 2020/21 season. Hosted on Acas...

Aston Villa beat Spurs with their final away game of the Premier League season and Chukwuemeka and Philogene-Bidace are here! A great performance with Kortney Hause and John McGinn stepping up. Jack Grealish plays in the number 10 role and Daniel Levy and Spurs continue their decline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.