The Villa Podcast

Aston Villa crumble again, this time to Crystal Palace. Conán and Liam discuss the lack of big characters, the lack of control in midfield and the lack of conviction with chances. How will Villa fare with the return of fans? The worst in the league, says Conán. And some "amazing" Bertrand Traore stats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So this was the Aston Villa v Everton game we've been waiting for all season? Was it worth it? One of the worst games this year still carries plenty of talking points for Conán and Liam from the McGinn question right through to Jamie Redknapp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manchester United come from behind to beat Aston Villa 3-1 at Villa Park. Douglas Luiz fouls Paul Pogba again and Bruno Fernandes takes it from there. More questions about the Greenwood and Cavani goals but no questioning the deliciousness of Bertrand Traore's performance. Conán and Liam discuss Villa, United and the Ollie Watkins sending off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Aston Villa deliver one of their best performances of the season at Everton as Anwar El Ghazi is the hero once again. Ross Barkley was brilliant back at his old club and Ollie Watkins put on a display for the ages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keinan Davis scores his first Premier League goal in the 92nd minute for Aston Villa versus West Brom and it's good enough to all but relegate big Sam Allardyce. Two more points dropped from Villa and even Ollie Watkins missed a sitter. Ross Barkley starts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa lose. Again. Again. Man City put them to the sword this time as Matt Cash cancels out John Stones' red card. Keinan Davis doesn't impress with more game time, Jamie Redknapp doesn't impress with more screen time, and who was to blame - Martinez or Mings? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Super League with Tottenham Hotspur. Get your head around that one. Conán and Liam bring you a bonus podcast to discuss the real worry and threat The Super League poses to football as we know it. And how the billionaire owners reveal themselves - once more - for how filthy they actually are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liverpool eventually gun down Aston Villa despite trying their best to not win. Dean Smith makes some questionable decisions, omitting Keinan Davis for the entire match at Anfield and calling upon Ross Barkley once more. VAR and offside is discussed and Jamie Carragher's embarrassing co-commentary around Trent Alexander Arnold and Roberto Firmino is on the menu too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Aston Villa finally come from behind to win a game!!!Scott Parker and his Fulham side blow a lead at Villa Park as three second half goals do the damage for Villa. Mahmoud Trezeguet is back to his clutch final 10 games form whilst Ollie Watkins got on the scoresheet again. Conán and Liam discuss Dean Smith's changes, John McGinn at number 10 and the continued absence of Jack Grealish. Hosted on Ac...

Aston Villa go down to Spurs as and their standards are getting worse and worse. Jose Mourinho, devoid of ideas and team spirit, leaves Villa Park with three points as Harry Kane enhances his terrible reputation. Life without Jack Grealish continues to make for bleak reading and Conán and Liam discuss Gareth Southgate's England squad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa concede a 94th minute equaliser to Newcastle and it's no less than they deserved. Another terrible performance from Dean Smith's men in the absence of Jack Grealish. It's very concerning now and Liam and Conán and very annoyed... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa draw with Wolves as both teams miss big chances to take another step forward in the Premier League. Morgan Sanson gets his first start whilst Ross Barkley gets more game time... to play himself further down the pecking order. Douglas Luiz and Trezeguet come back into the team and Liam and Conán pick through the ups and downs from the match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Aston Villa lose against the worst team in the Premier League as 10-man Sheffield United get one over Dean Smith and his men. Another flat performance and another one devoid of ideas without Jack Grealish in the team. Liam and Conán dissect a terrible night for the Villa and discuss Paul Scholes' comments on Grealish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa beat Leeds United 1-0 at Elland Road with Anwar El Ghazi stepping up to the plate yet again. Ollie Watkins does Ollie Watkins things as Diego Llorente rolls 5k across the turf. Andy Hinchcliffe treats us to the worst commentary performance of the season whilst Matt Targett and Tyrone Mings continue to climb up the Weimann Meter. Conán and Liam dissect another W for The Villa! Hosted on...

Aston Villa slump to an undeserved goalless draw at Brighton and the new pattern is worrying Conán and Liam. Ross Barkley's form and position continues to be a massive problem for Dean Smith whilst John McGinn's cross-field passes continue to be a source of frustration. We also discuss the misconception that "real" Villa fans shouldn't criticise the team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Aston Villa beat Arsenal again and Liam is not happy with the obsession with Mikel Arteta. Matty Cash is asked yet again to fight his own battle separate to the war and comes back with a head on a spike whilst Tyrone Mings gains his redemption - again. Dean Smith playing Nakamba over Douglas Luiz though? Let's talk... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One time Aston Villa have conceded a goal this season and won a match. That was 7-2 v Liverpool. Since then, if Villa concede, they don't win. Dean Smith's men delivered their worst performance of the campaign as West Ham outplayed an AVFC side that is showing some worrying trends. Ross Barkley's form at number 10 is not that of a man who wants a place at Euro 2021 and it's hurting John McGinn. Em...

Aston Villa win ugly! It was tough, it was messy, it was lucky - finally, Villa dig out three points that they didn't look like getting. Conán and Liam argue about Matt Cash's handball, a lot of players are nominated for the Peter Enckelman Award and Ross Barkley's underrated header is discussed on The Villa Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa succumb to Burnley and their nothingness yet again. Dean Smith is slow with his changes yet again. And some players have question marks over them yet again. A bad night for #AVFC dissected by a wound up Conán and Liam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa beat Newcastle - Steve Bruce's Newcastle, so there's a massive caveat. Conán and Liam discuss the discount sports company that is #NUFC and the biggest concern of the night... Jack Grealish being subbed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa lose 2-0 to City. VAR - or lack of - raises its head again. Referee Jonathan Moss shows his vindictive side again. Pep Guardiola acts out. Tyrone Mings makes a mistake. A frustrating night after a good performance - and heartfelt thanks to Conor Hourihane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conán and Liam answer your questions and take a detour from Norway chat up lines, through the Aston Villa dressing room and to the God of football, Paul McGrath. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa bowed out of the FA Cup with a defeat to Liverpool as Mark Delaney's teenagers did themselves and the club proud. Louie Barry scores a goal in his first game with the club. Conán and Liam discuss the game, the COVID-19 situation and the Ross Barkley transfer as well as way more.thevillapodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa lose to Manchester United 2-1 at Old Trafford with a Bruno Fernandes penalty but VAR didn't bother checking a possible Harry Maguire handball. Tyrone Mings finds himself at the centre of a debate whilst Jack Grealish is yet again watched by people who've never watched him play. And now they think he should move. Plus, United celebrate their 16th game of the season as if they've just wo...

Aston Villa draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge as their great form in the Premier League continues. The Villa Podcast looks at the performance, discusses the Everton v Man City postponement and marvels at Frank Lampard's standards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.