The Villa Podcast

That was special. That was joyous. That was football and Aston Villa at its best and we deserved it. This team deserved it. And under Unai Emery, Villa are headed to their first European final in 44 years after dismantling Nottingham Forest. We talk about how good that was and just how bad it got for Forest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It all comes down to this. We could be in for the greatest three weeks ever. Or quite possibly some of the worst. We haven't set it up well with an all-time stinker against Spurs so how else could we mark it but a full show dedicated to WhatsApp Whinges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The most unnecessary of defeats. Villa lose to Nottingham Forest thanks to Lucas Digne's moment of madness. Time for some real talk and emphasise this is a European semi-final. How we're fixed for next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Liam talks about Rocky. It's not what Conán wants to hear. Things get heated over Ollie Watkins via Rocky III and the original instalment. We discuss a point away to Forest which might look good later, which might've looked good before but it doesn't feel great right now.Liam says we can forget about Chelsea but has Morgan Rogers forgotten how to score? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sympathetic Sancho is top of the Weimann Meter. Youri Tielemans' return has us feeling better. But the hero that is John McGinn drags the team and club forward again. Great performances over West Ham and Lille, big victories and our striker is even scoring too. The vibes are good, we had to recall Drury's Corner as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Old Trafford brings out the worst in Aston Villa but it brings out the best in Liam. From an Austin MacPhee WTF nomination, to Leon Bailey not turning to Unai Emery and Ollie Watkins' alarming form, we pick the bones of the Man United loss, a bit on the Lille win and ponder what life could look like with Youri Tielemans back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Villa Park crowd nailed it... the team didn't, did they? For the first time, it feels like there's a fracture in the relationship between this group and the fans and with nine games remaining, it's difficult to see how things turn around from this Chelsea defeat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arguably the worst night in Unai Emery's reign. Villa were bad at Mollineux again. They lost to Wolves, again. Dropped points against a lower half of the table team. Again. And now it's a dogfight for Champions League and we're left hoping that Liam Rosenior is David Brent - but is that even good? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out of the FA Cup but marching on in the league, Unai Emery fields a weakened team against Saudi Arabia... but they were actually good, until you know what. Lucas Digne disappoints again and Leon Bailey doesn't inspire much confidence and should Tammy Abraham be the main striker now? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The big question to ask from the Bournemouth game... would a punch in the face to Lucas Digne, a red card and suspension to one of our players and zero points from the match been better in the long run? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A third loss of the season to Brentford and two bad home defeats in January to burst the title challenge. Lots to discuss including the disallowed goal, the red card and an argument over Matt Cash and Conán's run-in with Damian Vidagany. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a result in Newcastle. What a result in Turkey. Two strong performances and this group earn even more of our admiration as Leon Bailey returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of those bad days that has you questioning everything again so come join us to wallow together. Outside the obvious annoyances, we're also looking at Tielemans not running the show like he can, Villa not making Roma wait two weeks and the boy George Hemmings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A game away to Palace and we lose no ground in the title race? I'll take that please!Lots to talk about, including Sancho, Weimann champion Lindelof and Matt Cash's longevity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A joint Arsenal and Forest podcast and an explanation too. A lot of fun at Villa Park and a lot of WTF nominees at the Emirates. We talk Arsenal's emotions, Emi Martinez's state of mind, THE HANDSHAKE, and starting a new streak again thanks to Sean Dyche's Nottingham Forest. Ruben Amorim has been sacked by Manchester United so we make time for that as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A win that wasn't priced in. Villa go to Chelsea, a direct rival for the top five, and instead they stay in the hunt for top 1. A huge three points, another turnaround for this team full of character and this entire squad that's pulling together in the same direction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary Neville thinks Manchester United were by far the better team. Ruben Amorim thinks the better team lost. Both don't seem to tally that Morgan Rogers plays for Aston Villa. And they're both missing A LOT about their own points. We discuss a SECOND victory over Man United in Unai Emery's tenure.å Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nine wins in a row for Aston Villa and the noise is loud. They're talking about the title race in one room and they're scratching their heads in the numbers room, needing to believe that this won't keep going.We talk about the West Ham game, the mistakes, the goals and, yes, the EXPECTED goals - and how Villa are actually USING the data in their favour.If you'd like to support us in any way, you can - but only for Christmas! - right here: buymeacoffee.com/thevillapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unai Emery haunts Arsenal again. Aston Villa arrive in the title race and we dedicate the WhatsApp Whinges to Arsenal fans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Maatsen good? Do Villa have any respect for Brighton? Is the seagull the most annoying of all the animals?We have a lot to talk about after Aston Villa make it 8 from 9 and beat Brighton again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maybe teams should start doing something about Villa's outside of the box goals? Rob Edwards and Wolves taken care of at Villa Park but it wasn't for the want of Chris Kavanagh's whistle and lack thereof. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a win after a great turnaround after a terrible first half - podcasting wise, this is nearly a perfect game!Is there a more likeable player than John McGinn during our time watching? What has happened to Ollie Watkins? Emery, with a fresh haircut, is gaslighting Liam about Morgan Rogers too.McGinn triggerMorgan Rogers loves MacPheeCup Champion SanchoWatkins leverage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa destroy Bournemouth - not on your little XG sheet, in reality. Unai Emery dishes out a timely reminder of the Basque Country hierarchy to Iraola and a lot of people are moving on the Weimann Meter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The usual loss at Anfield, the now-too-usual Emi Martinez clanger. We talk Christmas, education and Aston Villa's decision to ignore Arne Slot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Villa beat Man City again. Matt Cash stars again and this time he's only the bloody match-winner. We discuss Emery waiting on Guardiola, Onana's defensive nous and Jadon Sancho's reaction to being brought off. And of course, again, who will take the next penalty? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back and Villa are well and truly back now as Unai Emery fixes the mini crisis. A lot of players going up on the Weimann Meter after that Spurs performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a process but Aston Villa are finding the man they use to be. They're finding their way home. Their fans are helping. Their write-offs are stepping up. And suddenly we have three wins in one week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three goals in one game and our first three points of the season. Say thank you, Fulham.So much content outside of SO MANY goals. WTF award is back. Say thank you, Martinez. Rogers goes back to back on the Leon Bailey award. And Elmo is back to win one too.All that, and Liam takes us on a brief tour of Irish history and song. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who will take Aston Villa's next penalty? I'm actually asking. We don't know. But we go through the thin options.A good win to finally get our season started and get the European campaign up and running nicely.And some competition is emergine. We discuss Malen or Watkins. Maatsen or Digne. Elliott or Rogers. And Monchi leaving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unai Emery leaves his Aston Villa team to fend for themselves in Sunderland as he heads off the pitch before full time. Ollie Watkins sitters are back but whilst Jadon Sancho should've had an assist, Emery was critical of Harvey Elliott and we're not sure he's right to be.A terrible start to the season so some broader questions being discussed tonight, including the exit in the League Cup to Brentford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa still can't score and don't look like they can create a chance. Emery has been looking for signings but the players were the same and it was even more narrow and more slow.Michael Keane cements his place in the top 5 of our favourite non Villa entities. Jack Grealish asks for a second yellow for Cash again and Damian Vidagany takes to the social media pages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An embarrassing 24 hours all told and we have a lot of things to talk about.Emi Martinez is a no show whilst Marc Guehi gives a man of the match display for his team. Matt Cash features in two opposition goals and Guessand or Malen don't make much difference to this stale team right now.Happy international break. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A terrible result, horrific performance. Aston Villa firing a warning shot at their own fans who were thinking they might enjoy this season. What happened at Brentford was sobering. Some players are playing well below the standard and some of the coaching ideas aren't working right now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fallout from the weekend, fashion segment latest, FPL update and your mails - what's not to love? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An underwhelming start to the season but it's a start and we're podcasting!Liam got overexcited at a wedding last week, Konsa got overexcited at the sight of Gordon and Marco Bizot impresses. Jacob Ramsey bids his farewells to join Newcastle.We debut a new segment called Drury's Corner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! Sorry we went dark on you but that United game did things to us that required a lot of healing - but we're OVER IT. We're back! 2025/26 Aston Villa, hello.We have plenty to talk about, plenty to put in the BIN and we need you to join our Fantasy Football league: https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/y2iar8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arguments, regrets, and Europa League. Fitting to have an explosive last game of the season podcast. There was too much to talk about to make this our final pod of the season so there'll be a season review separately. Right now, it's all Man United v Aston Villa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Post Spurs pod is late but it's up-to-date with talking points, I promise! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three qualifications for Europe in three seasons. Emery keeps doing it. The only question is, which European competition will it be?Fulham couldn't do it again for us... could they? We have the Rosenthal winner of the season and we have to stop and celebrate the club record Premier League goalscorer, Ollie Watkins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Villa beat Fulham of course but there's a lot happening. The Spurs fixture has been rescheduled, Jamie Carragher has been contradicting himself over Trent Alexander Arnold coverage and Watkins has been missing chances whilst Tielemans does everything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I know what you did last April. Crystal Palace toy with Aston Villa again. Ismaila Sarr proves he's the best player on earth again. Fingers are being pointed and we've narrowed it down to TEN prime suspects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A gut punch in the 94th minute brings Villa's winning streak and unbeaten run to an end and puts Man City in a great spot for Champions League - and us in a tough spot.We talk about another Emi Martinez mistake, leaving ourselves with too much to do and some of the tired decisions that cost us in this game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa dismantle Suadi Arabia to make it five Premier League wins in a row. Like Rory McIlroy, we're better when we're hunting and by God we're hunting. Modern Villa do clutch run-ins well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Proud. Sad. Hurt. Content. Aston Villa are out of the Champions League after beating PSG 3-2 under the magic of Villa Park. You can win while losing. We won. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Villa overcome Southampton but Ollie Watkins passes up two penalties that would've tied him as the club all-time Premier League top scorer... if he scored, which not everyone on the podcast thinks he would have. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is this tie over? PSG celebrations would make you think so. Unai Emery doesn't think that. A gut-punch of a late goal gives Paris a 3-1 win after Morgan Rogers put Aston Villa ahead briefly. A big game and outplayed, we're going to have plenty of podcast material. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Villa beat Nottingham Forest to keep this spectacular run going and the squad is as healthy as it has ever been at the best possible time. We talk about the 2-1 win and look ahead to who next? Paris Saint Germain in the Champions League quarter finals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Villa destroy Brighton away from home and there is a feeling that we're in the kitchen at the right time. The Stuart Atwell circus did roll into town though so there's a lot to discuss on top of Rashford's pace, Kamara's class and Pau's return. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.