Talk Villa - An Aston Villa Podcast

A week on from the end of a memorable 2025/26 season for Aston Villa, it’s time to look back on the campaign that was and hand out some awards.From player of the season to an unsung hero and a rating for our year, there’s also some early transfer news to discuss.On the agenda in this episode of the Talk Villa podcast:* Player of the season* Most improved* Unsung hero* Biggest disappointment* Favourite goal and moment* Rating season out of 10* Transfer talkHave a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

It’s been a remarkable season and Aston Villa ensured it ended in brilliant fashion after a 2-1 win over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.A brace from Ollie Watkins turned things around in our favour in the second half, as we secured all three points and subsequently finished in fourth place in the Premier League standings after our Europa League triumph last week.On the agenda in this episode of the Talk Villa podcast:* Epitome of Emery’s Villa* Delight for Watkins* Refresh in the summer?* Build for more success and much more…Have a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League Final in Istanbul on Wednesday night to end our 30-year drought.Goals from Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers sealed the victory, as Villa produced a dominant performance to emerge victorious on a historic night for the club.After already sealing Champions League football last week, adding a trophy was the icing on the cake as we look to now build on this moving forward.On the agenda in this episode of the Talk Villa podcast:* Dominant Villa end trophy drought* Buendia completes turnaround* McGinn leads us to historic moment* Emery delivers on his objectives* and much more…Have a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

Aston Villa will feature in the Champions League next season after sealing a top-five finish in the Premier League on Friday night.Our 4-2 win over Liverpool ensured that we will return to Europe’s top table next year, with the chance still to go on and win the Europa League next week.It was a magnificent way to sign off in our last home game of the season, but Istanbul now awaits as we look to get the better of Freiburg in our bid to end our trophy drought.On the agenda in this episode of the Talk Villa podcast:* Villa starting line up sets the tone* Big boost for Rogers, Watkins sensational form continues* Remarkable achievement, but job not done for this season yet* and much, much more…Have a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

Aston Villa picked up a point on Sunday after we were held to a 2-2 draw by Burnley at Turf Moor.Goals from Ross Barkley and Ollie Watkins appeared to have turned things around in our favour, but defensive lapses and mistakes ultimately cost us as we dropped two points in a game that we should have won.It’s Liverpool at home on Friday night next, followed by the Europa League Final on May 20 against Freiburg in Istanbul, and so Villa simply can’t afford any more mistakes in the next two games.On the agenda in this episode of the Talk Villa podcast:* Watkins continues brilliant form* Defensive lapses prove costly* Let’s talk about Morgan Rogers* and much, much more…Have a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

Aston Villa swept aside Nottingham Forest in the second leg of our Europa League semi-final tie and advanced to the Final after a 4-1 aggregate win.Goals from Ollie Watkins, Emiliano Buendia and a brace from John McGinn saw us put on a ruthlessly brilliant display, as we stifled, overran and suffocated our rivals to book our spot in the showpiece event in Istanbul on May 20.On the agenda in this episode of the Talk Villa podcast:* Villa park atmosphere* Lindelof an inspired signing* McGinn leads by example* and much, much more…Have a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

A wasteful Aston Villa fell to a bitterly disappointing 1-0 defeat to Fulham on Saturday afternoon.Chances came and went as Unai Emery cut a frustrated figure on the sideline, and as Villa failed to take our chances, Ryan Sessegnon found the back of the net for the hosts just before half-time.It’s far from ideal preparation for our Europa League semi-final tie with Nottingham Forest in midweek, as some familiar issues reappeared this weekend.On the agenda in this episode of the Talk Villa podcast:* Approach creates problems* Wasteful Villa get punished* Onana absence* Lessons to be learned and much more…Have a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

Aston Villa emerged victorious on a dramatic afternoon at Villa Park with a 4-3 win over Sunderland.Unai Emery’s side appeared to be cruising towards three points in the latter stages of this game after a double from Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers getting on the scoresheet to put us 3-1 ahead with just over five minutes remaining.However, the visitors struck twice in quick succession in a dramatic turnaround and even had a chance to go ahead as Villa risked collapsing, but after a decisive save from Emiliano Martinez, it was Tammy Abraham who found the back of the net to seal all three points.On the agenda in this episode of the Talk Villa podcast:* Crucial win in top-five race* McGinn influence the difference* Watkins form returning* Switching off is a big no-no* and much more…Have a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

Aston Villa were held to a 1-1 draw by Nottingham Forest on Sunday as we were left to rue missed chances.An own goal from Murillo gave us the lead in the first half, but Neco Williams struck before the break to draw the hosts level.However, Villa could, and perhaps should, have been ahead again in the second half but both Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins were wasteful in front of goal when big opportunities presented themselves.Chelsea’s defeat to Manchester City ensured that we stretched our lead over our sixth-placed rivals to seven points, and so it was a positive result from that perspective.On the agenda in this episode of the Talk Villa podcast:* Emi Martinez injury woes strike again* Lindelof and Bizot praise* Rogers’ troubling week* and much moreHave a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

It’s advantage Aston Villa after our 3-1 win over Bologna in the first leg of our Europa League quarter-final tie on Thursday night.Ezri Konsa broke the deadlock before half-time before a brace from Ollie Watkins helped us secure an important advantage ahead of the reverse fixture at Villa Park next week.The dangerous Jonathan Rowe pulled one back for the Serie A side as their threat and quality was evident in the first meeting, and so the job certainly isn’t done despite the positive result.On the agenda in this episode of the Talk Villa podcast:* Passive Villa need to improve* Tielemans returning to starting XI boost* Rogers concern* Watkins finding form* and much moreHave a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

Aston Villa made it consecutive clean sheets and wins after seeing off West Ham United in a 2-0 victory on Sunday.It followed our progression in the Europa League in midweek after seeing off Lille, and although the international break arguably comes at a bad time as it risks disrupting our momentum, Unai Emery and the players are certainly in a much better place now compared to a week ago.On the agenda in this episode of the Talk Villa podcast:* Villa rediscovering confidence and style* McGinn influence* Tielemans return boost* and much moreHave a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

It was further frustration and disappointment for Aston Villa at Old Trafford, as we fell to a 3-1 defeat to Manchester United on Sunday afternoon.The hosts went ahead shortly after half-time, but a fine strike from Ross Barkley drew us level to offer renewed hope in our ability to come away with a positive result.However, that hope was soon extinguished as we conceded twice more to suffer a third consecutive loss in the Premier League, as we continue to hang on to our Champions League qualification hopes.On the agenda in this epsiode of the Talk Villa Podcast:* Chance squandered by Villa* Lack of creative quality continues* Barkley impresses* and much moreHave a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

Aston Villa will take a 1-0 lead into the second leg of our round-of-16 Europa League clash with Lille next week.Ollie Watkins found the back of the net on the hour mark to give us an advantage after winning in France, and it’s hoped that proves to be a decisive moment in the tie.On the agenda in this episode of the Talk Villa podcast:* How vital advantage should influence second leg* Confidence boost for Watkins* McGinn returns* and much moreHave a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

Our crunch showdown with Chelsea ended in bitter disappointment as Aston Villa suffered a 4-1 defeat on Wednesday night.Despite taking an early lead and showing positive signs in the opening minutes, things went downhill rapidly for Villa from that point onwards as we collapsed in a critical clash in the race for Champions League qualification.On the agenda in this episode of the podcast:* Villa change approach but it backfires* Emery stubbornness or right to keep faith in certain players?* Defensive vulnerabilities* and much moreHave a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

Aston Villa’s poor form continued on Friday as we suffered a 2-0 defeat at Wolves in the Premier League.It’s another major blow in our battle for Champions League qualification, with the chasing pack now having the opportunity to really close the gap on us ahead of a season-defining run of fixtures for Unai Emery and the players.On the agenda in this episode:* Slow, passive approach needs to change* Lack of creative quality and ideas a major concern* Konsa heated exchange with fans* Season on the line* and more…Have a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

Aston Villa salvaged a point after Tammy Abraham’s late equaliser secured a 1-1 draw with Leeds United on Saturday.Villa were poor again as we fell behind in the first half and struggled to find any answers in our response, but Abraham came off the bench and bagged a second goal in as many games to seal a share of the spoils.It’s more frustration and disappointment for Villa though as our form continues to dip as well as our performance level, with Wolves away next on the schedule.On the agenda in this episode of the Talk Villa podcast:* Why no Pau?* Luiz doubts* Bailey confidence woes* I miss Youri* and more…Have a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

Aston Villa crashed out of the FA Cup this weekend after suffering a 3-1 defeat to Newcastle United.Tammy Abraham gave us an early lead but Marco Bizot’s red card just before half-time changed the game and set the table for a second-half comeback from the visitors.In turn, it’s disappointment for Villa as our FA Cup run comes to an early end, with all of our focus now on the Premier League and Europa League between now and the end of the season.On the agenda in this episode:* Abraham performance a big positive* Bizot red changes everything* Luiz, Digne concerns* and much moreHave a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

Aston Villa toiled but found a way to secure three valuable points in our 1-0 win over Brighton in midweek.With the game looking as though it was heading towards a goalless draw, up stepped Leon Bailey to whip in a dangerous corner with Tyrone Mings heading it towards goal and getting a helpful deflection on its way into the back of the net.It’s a pivotal win for Villa in the ongoing race for Champions League qualification as we extend the gap over our rivals trying to chase us down, and it’s on to Newcastle United in the FA Cup at Villa Park this weekend as we look to string some wins together.On the agenda in this episode:* Vital three points in Champions League race* Martinez, Mings decisive* Luiz, Barkley and string of key players need momentum* and much moreHave a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

Aston Villa held Bournemouth to a 1-1 draw at the Vitality Stadium in our Premier League encounter on Saturday.Morgan Rogers broke the deadlock in the first half with a fantastic finish, but the hosts continued to threaten before finding an equaliser shortly after the break.Villa had to dig in and defend well to ensure we came away with at least a point, and so albeit it was a bitterly disappointing performance, it feels like a decent result to come away with a draw.That said it does allow the chasing pack to close the gap on us in the race for Champions League qualification.On the agenda in this episode:* Martinez decisive in helping seal draw* Defensive lapse costs us* Onana-Luiz partnership* Watkins struggles* and much moreHave a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

Aston Villa fell to a 1-0 defeat to Brentford in our Premier League clash on Sunday at Villa Park.Despite seeing the visitors reduced to 10 men, they took the lead just minutes later on the brink of half-time, with Villa unable to find a breakthrough to take something from the encounter.That’s now successive home losses in the Premier League, with the chasing pack now closing the gap on us in the battle for a Champions League qualification spot.On the agenda in this episode of the podcast:* Passive Villa, struggles breaking down 10 men* Onana absence* Crucial week to regroup* and much moreHave a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

Aston Villa secured second place in the Europa League table on Thursday night after a 3-2 win over RB Salzburg.The visitors took advantage of a poor performance from Villa in the opening hour to go 2-0 ahead, but goals from Morgan Rogers and Tyrone Mings drew us level as we launched a stirring comeback in the latter stages of the encounter.It was youngster Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba who came off the bench to convert our winner, in what was a brilliant moment for him and a critical one for the team as we ensured that we’ll play at home in the second leg throughout the knockout phase of the competition.On the agenda in this episode of the Talk Villa podcast:* Importance of finishing second* Mings atones for error* Rare Elliott sighting* Jimoh-Aloba’s moment* and all the transfer deals and speculationHave a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

Aston Villa produced a brilliant performance to secure a 2-0 win over Newcastle United at St. James’ Park on Sunday.Goals from Emiliano Buendia and Ollie Watkins sealed all three points, as we followed up our impressive win at Fenerbahce in the Europa League in midweek with another strong display on the road.The win reinforces our place in the Premier League standings in third spot, as we continue to maintain a gap over the chasing pack, while we were also able to shorten the deficit to league leaders Arsenal.On the agenda in this episode: * Emery tactical masterclass…again* Flexible defensive unit impress* Martinez decisive* Onana re-emphasises importance* and moreHave a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

Aston Villa picked up a 1-0 win away at Fenerbahce in the Europa League on Thursday night, with Jadon Sancho emerging as our match-winner in Istanbul.It was an impressive performance from Villa as we secured our place in the top-eight of the league phase to, thus qualifying directly to the knockout stage and round-of-16.Despite facing a difficult atmosphere and opponent, Unai Emery’s side did enough to seal the three points and we now head into our final league phase game against RB Salzburg next week looking to finish top of the pile.On the agenda in this episode:* Villa’s impressive defensive display* Mature win on the road in difficult atmosphere* Sancho decisive and improving* and much more…Have a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

Aston Villa’s 11-game home winning streak came to a disappointing end this past weekend after we suffered a 1-0 defeat to Everton.Unai Emery was dealt an early injury blow as captain John McGinn was forced off in the first half, and although Villa struggled for rhythm and quality, we snatched at countless chances in a wasteful performance.That was ultimately punished as the visitors scored on the hour mark and secured all three points, as Villa look ahead to Fenerbahce in the Europa League, and hopefully we’ll bounce back immediately.On the agenda in this episode:* Injuries, lack of options hurting us now* McGinn injury concern* Martinez errors* and much moreHave a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

Aston Villa booked their spot in the fourth round of the FA Cup after a 2-1 win over Tottenham on Saturday.First-half goals from Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers set us on our way, and although the hosts did produce a fightback at the start of the second half, Villa were able to hold out for the victory to progress.On the agenda in this episode:* Impressive first-half performance* Buendia decisive again* Rogers driving Villa* Kamara injury blow* and moreHave a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

Aston Villa were held to a goalless draw at Crystal Palace on Wednesday night as our poor run against the Eagles continued.That’s now seven games against Palace without a win across all competitions, as Unai Emery struggles to get the better of Oliver Glasner.Still, it was a decent point at a ground we struggle at even though it feels a missed opportunity to get more, but with results elsewhere going our way, we remain in a fantastic position in third place in the Premier League table.On the agenda in this episode:* Palace hoodoo continues* Pau Torres boost* Jadon Sancho struggles* and moreHave a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

Aston Villa got back to winning ways with a brilliant response in our 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest on Saturday.After the disappointment of our defeat at Arsenal in midweek, it was crucial that we produced an immediate reaction to get back on track and avoid that setback becoming an extended blip.We did just that against Forest with a stunning Ollie Watkins strike and an impressive double from John McGinn securing all three points, as we dominated the encounter and deserved to come out on top.On the agenda in this episode:* Brilliant Villa response* Exceptional Kamara and Tielemans* McGinn targeting more goals* Villa transfer news* and much moreHave a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

Aston Villa’s winning run came to an end on Tuesday night as we suffered a 4-1 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates.Despite a competitive first half in which we limited Arsenal’s threat and caused them problems on the counter attack, the hosts overran us in the second half after finding a breakthrough just minutes into the restart.On the agenda in this episode:* Onana injury a major turning point* Martinez needs to be better commanding his box* Hemmings, Jimoh-Aloba boost* and much moreHave a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

Aston Villa made it 11 consecutive wins across all competitions on Saturday evening after securing a 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.A double from Ollie Watkins off the bench helped seal our latest comeback win after Joao Pedro gave the hosts the lead in the first half, and that’s now eight wins on the spin in the Premier League to keep us comfortably sat in third place in the standings.On the agenda in this episode:* Watkins our match-winning hero* Emery a tactical genius* Substitutes deserve praise* and much moreHave a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

Aston Villa’s winning streak goes on and on as we secured a 2-1 victory over Manchester United at Villa Park on Sunday.Given our woeful home record against the Red Devils in the last two decades, this was another impressive box ticked for Unai Emery and the players, as they continue to find a way to win football games on a consistent basis.Morgan Rogers was the star of the show with two sensational goals, but it was another big team effort to get over the line and seal the desired outcome.On the agenda in this episode:* Rogers praise continues* Improvement needed defensively* Cut out the mistakes* Title contenders or not?* and much moreHave a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

Aston Villa secured another comeback win as we defeated West Ham United 3-2 at the London Stadium on Sunday.Morgan Rogers was our goalscoring hero in the second half to help seal all three points, with the win keeping us in third place in the Premier League table after a sixth consecutive win.That’s now nine wins on the bounce across all competitions, as we look ahead to hosting Manchester United next on Sunday.On the agenda in this episode:* Rogers praise amid turnaround* Lindelof steps in to fill Pau void* Emery on pressure* and much moreHave a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

Aston Villa secured a dramatic, last-gasp 2-1 win over Arsenal, with Emiliano Buendia scoring with the last kick of the game.Matty Cash put us ahead in the first half, but Villa started slowly in the second half and subsequently conceded an equaliser as Leandro Trossard drew the Gunners level.The reaction to that was excellent though, and despite having to wait for a dramatic late winner, it was Buendia who delivered it and sealed all three points.On the agenda in this episode:* Winning mentality of this Villa group* Emery tactical masterclass* Buendia renaissance continues* and much moreHave a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

Aston Villa produced a stunning comeback to secure a 4-3 win over Brighton at the Amex Stadium on Wednesday night.A brace from Ollie Watkins and second-half goals from Amadou Onana and Donyell Malen sealed the three points, while Marco Bizot produced a fine late save to deny the hosts a share of the spoils.The win moves Villa up to third place in the Premier League table, as we now look ahead to hosting Arsenal this weekend.On the agenda in this episode:* Lauding resilience of this Villa group* Watkins back amongst the goals* Bizot decisive* and much moreHave a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

Aston Villa produced an impressive second-half comeback to secure a 2-1 win over Leeds United in our Premier League encounter on Sunday.A double from Morgan Rogers, including a stunning free-kick, turn things around in our favour after the break, and it keeps our winning momentum going having made it nine wins in our last 11 games across all competitions.On the agenda in this week’s podcast:* Reaction to our win over Leeds* Rogers resurgence* Emery praise* Malen impact* Villa’s window of opportunity this season* And much moreHave a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

Aston Villa produced an impressive display in our 4-0 win over Bournemouth this past weekend, as we signed off ahead of the international break in positive fashion.Goals from Emiliano Buendia, Amadou Onana, Ross Barkley and Donyell Malen sealed all three points, as Villa moved up to sixth place in the Premier League table and continue to recover ground after a poor start to the campaign.On the agenda in this week’s podcast:* Reaction to our win over Bournemouth* Buendia’s redemption arc* Onana steps up* Rogers signs new contract* & moreHave a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

After disappointment in the Europa League last week, Aston Villa secured a brilliant 1-0 win over Manchester City on Sunday.Matty Cash’s stunning strike sealed all three points as our recovery in the Premier League continues, as Villa produced an excellent defensive display to fend off Pep Guardiola’s men in an impressive overall performance.On the agenda in this week’s podcast:* Reaction to our win over Manchester City* Key talking points from the game* Matty Cash signs news contractHave a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

Aston Villa’s recovery continued this past weekend with a 2-1 win over Burnley. That’s now four consecutive wins across all competitions as we’ve responded after a dreadful start to the season, and so Unai Emery and the players go into the latest international break in a much better place.On the agenda in this week’s podcast:* Reaction to win over Burnley* Key talking points from the game* Thoughts on Ezri Konsa, Lamare Bogarde and Donyell MalenHave a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

After a difficult start to the season, Aston Villa secured consecutive wins last week having seen off Bologna and Fulham in the Europa League and Premier League respectively in a huge boost for Unai Emery and the squad.On the agenda in this week’s podcast:* Reaction to Fulham win* Key talking points from the game* Thoughts on Pau, Buendia, Watkins and moreHave a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

Aston Villa’s abject start to the Premier League season continued this past weekend with a 3-0 defeat at home to Crystal Palace.On the agenda in this week’s podcast:* Reaction to the Palace loss* Key talking points from the game* Analysis of our transfer deadline day signingsHave a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the points above, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

It hasn’t been a great start to the new Premier League season for Aston Villa, as we suffered a 1-0 defeat at Brentford this weekend to follow up a goalless draw with Newcastle United.On the agenda in this episode of the TalkVilla podcast…* Reaction to our loss at Brentford* Key talking points from the game* What must improve ahead of Crystal Palace clashHave a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the above talking points, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week and sign up for the TalkVilla+ newsletter on Substack. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe

Anddd we’re off! Join me for the very first episode of the Talk Villa podcast.On the agenda in our first Villa Monday Night Club…* Reaction to our draw with Newcastle Utd* Jacob Ramsey’s departure* Ongoing PSR, SCR headaches and woesHave a listen, hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and comments on the above talking points, what you would like to hear on the podcast moving forward and drop your questions for the Mailbag feature in future episodes. UTV!Follow us on X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, and check out the website at talk-villa.com for more news throughout the week. Up The Villa! 🟣🔵 Get full access to Talk Villa+ at talkvilla.substack.com/subscribe