Villa Podcast: The Official Aston Villa Podcast

From a Nottingham lad spotted at nine years old to a Wembley cup winner with Aston Villa, this is the story of Mark Draper’s journey through the game shaped by promotions, big personalities and one unforgettable season. In this episode, Kate Tracey and Lee Hendrie sit down with the former Villa midfielder to reflect on his rise through Notts County, learning under Neil Warnock, and becoming Leices...

From failing a football proficiency test at school to lifting the European Cup with Aston Villa, this is the remarkable story of club legend Kenny Swain. In this episode, Kate Tracey and Lee Hendrie sit down with the former Villa defender to reflect on a career that took him from Birkenhead to the pinnacle of European football. Kenny discusses the huge influence of legendary manager Ron Saunders,...

Live pitchside reaction as Unai Emery and Matty Cash join the VillaTV panel after Villa were crowned UEFA Europa League Winners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Match reaction as Villa secure their place in next season's UEFA Champions League as they beat Liverpool 4-2 in the final match at Villa Park this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reaction to the scenes as Villa booked their place in the UEFA Europa League Final in Istanbul after a 4-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in the semi-final second-leg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From training on pitches with knee-high grass to becoming one of the most respected voices in the game, Lucy Staniforth reflects on a career shaped by resilience, sacrifice and a deep love for football. In this episode, Kate Tracey and Alan McInally sit down with the Aston Villa Women midfielder for a thoughtful conversation about the experiences, people and moments that have defined her journey t...

Ollie Watkins joins Michelle Owen and Alan McInally post-match after he netted his 100th Villa goal in Villa's 3-0 win over Bologna. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Villa Podcast, Kate Tracey and Alan McInally sit down with Villa’s number four and vice-captain, Ezri Konsa, for an honest and reflective conversation about leadership, growth and staying grounded. Ezri looks back at growing up in Newham, a football-mad part of London, and his early days at the legendary Senrab F.C. He reflects on being scouted by Charlton Athletic, coming t...

To mark 30 years since lifting the Coca Cola Cup - manager, Brian Little, captain Andy Townsend, Mark Draper and Alan Wright sat down to share their memories of that day at Wembley. Featuring a special appearance from a certain Australian goalkeeper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amadou Onana joins the panel after Villa beat West Ham United 2-0 in the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jadon Sancho joined the panel after Villa booked their place in the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals setting up a tie with Bologna. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Kate Tracey and Alan McInally sit down with Leon Bailey for a relaxed and revealing conversation about his journey, his roots, and what Villa means to him. Leon reflects on growing up in Kingston, where sport was everywhere, he explains how football ultimately found him. And despite becoming known for his explosive speed, Leon shares how he simply wasn’t the fastest by Jamaica’s f...

Leon Bailey joins the panel as Villa beat Brighton 1-0 in the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen to the reaction as Tyrone Mings joins Post-Match Live after Villa come from behind to beat RB Salzburg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can find the mental health and wellbeing hub on the first floor of the Holte pub at every Premier League home game, and you can Text AVFC to 85258 to be connected to SHOUT - anytime, day or night 24/7 for free confidential support. For more information: https://www.avfc.co.uk/club/mental-health-wellbeing-support/ Supporting Supporters, Together Against Suicide. Learn more about your ad choices...

John Gregory’s Aston Villa reign came close to greatness, but one regret still lingers. Former Aston Villa manager John Gregory joins the Villa Podcast to reflect on his time at the club, the moments that shaped his legacy, and why Villa still feels like one big family. John opens up about the frustration of never lifting a trophy, the pain of the 2000 FA Cup Final defeat, and the lessons that sta...

John McGinn joins Kate and the panel after his brace helped Villa beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 in the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special Best of 2025 episode, Alan McInally looks back on some of his favourite moments from the year. From an exclusive FA Cup semi-final interview with Tyrone Mings, to rare sit-downs with Villa legends David Platt and Andy Townsend, a standout chat with man-of-the-moment Morgan Rogers, and a brilliant change of pace with Cricketer and Villa fan, Chris Woakes. All the featured episodes a...

Morgan Rogers joined Kate Tracey, Alan McInally and James Chester pitchside after his double secured the points against Manchester United in the Premier League to make it ten wins in a row. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He turned down Birmingham, took the bus with fans to his own game, and became one of Villa’s fittest ever players Tony Daley’s story has it all. In this episode, Alan McInally and Kate Tracey sit down with Villa legend Tony Daley to relive the journey of a player who went from the Holte End to the pitch and lived every dream he had as a kid. Dales opens up about being the youngest of seven, gettin...

Emi Buendía joins the VillaTV panel after he netted a 95th minute winner against Premier League leaders Arsenal at Villa Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boubacar Kamara joined the VillaTV panel after his strike secured the points at Villa Park against Wolves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

VillaTV were joined by Donyell Malen after Villa's 2-1 win over BSC Young Boys in the UEFA Europa League after the Dutchman's double sealed the win at Villa Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Woakes joins Villa Podcast ahead of a huge Ashes series in Australia. With the Ashes in Australia just weeks away, former England all-rounder and lifelong Aston Villa fan Chris Woakes joins Kate Tracey and Alan McInally for a brilliant chat that blends cricketing insight with claret-and-blue passion. Chris opens up about what Villa means to him, growing up in Birmingham with a family steeped...

Join Kate Tracey, Alan McInally and Garry Thompson as they were joined by goalscorer Amadou Onana after Villa beat Bournemouth 4-0 at Villa Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices