Aston Villa blew a 2-0 lead and thanks to the brilliance of Ollie Watkins, rescued a point against Brentford on Saturday. Tune in as Cole and Simon reflect on Saturday's chaos at Villa Park, Morgan Rogers' impressive week, and Villa's defensive struggles. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Well then, what's the best way to summarize Saturday's hectic match at Villa Park? With a goal and an assist over the last week, has Morgan Rogers mad...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 492
A rough night in Manchester that, surprisingly enough, led to a few positives for Unai Emery's men! Tune in as Cole and Simon return to discuss Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, the importance of positivity heading into the weekend, and look ahead to Brentford on Saturday. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Well, the scoreline certainly doesn't reflect the entire performance for Aston Villa, but what did the ...
Apr 04, 2024•38 min•Ep. 491
The final international break of the season is over, Aston Villa are back to winning ways, and the charge towards Champions League qualification continues! Listen in as Cole and Tom discuss Saturday's 2-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Villa Park, Ezri Konsa's brilliance, and look ahead to Wednesday's trip to the Etihad. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? How are we all feeling about Aston Villa's first Premier League win over Wolve...
Apr 01, 2024•44 min•Ep. 490
Aston Villa left the London Stadium with an important away point on Sunday following a 1-1 draw against West Ham United. Listen in as Cole and Simon discuss Sunday's events in London, Nicolò Zaniolo's time at Villa, and Morgan Rogers' performances in a claret and blue shirt thus far. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Right then, are we all fairly happy with a point away against West Ham? What is/isn't a handball these days? Nicolò Zanio...
Mar 18, 2024•42 min•Ep. 489
Cole, Simon, and Seb return to discuss Aston Villa's mentality heading into the final stages of the season, the positives and negatives of losing John McGinn for 3 league matches through suspension, and look ahead to Thursday's round of 16, second leg clash against Ajax at Villa Park. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Let's keep it simple, did John McGinn's tackle on Udogie on Sunday warrant a red card? Oddly enough, are there actually ...
Mar 13, 2024•39 min•Ep. 488
The first leg of Aston Villa's round of 16 tie in the Europa Conference League has come and gone, with Unai Emery's side leaving Amsterdam with a 0-0 draw. Listen in as Cole and Simon discuss events at the Johan Cruyff Arena and look ahead to Tottenham Hotspurs' trip to Villa Park on Sunday. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? A 0-0 draw certainly wasn't expected ahead of the match, but the result certainly isn't a bad thing, is it? Is it...
Mar 08, 2024•26 min•Ep. 487
It's three wins on the bounce for Unai Emery's men as Lucas Digne's 89th minute winner snatched all three points for Aston Villa away at Luton Town. Join Cole, Tom, and Seb as the lads discuss Villa's set-piece woes, the dynamic partnership between Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins, and look ahead to Ajax on Thursday. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Well, Aston Villa certainly made hard work of Saturday's win away at Luton Town, but does ...
Mar 04, 2024•49 min•Ep. 486
Aston Villa make it back-to-back Premier League wins and secure their first win at Villa Park since December 30th following Saturday's 4-2 victory over Nottingham Forest. Listen in as Cole and For The Love of Paul McGrath Podcast's Neil Dunworth discuss Leon Bailey's brilliance, Douglas Luiz's love for scoring at Villa Park, and look ahead to an important batch of fixtures for Unai Emery's men. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Given Le...
Feb 26, 2024•43 min•Ep. 485
Ahead of Aston Villa welcoming Nottingham Forest to Villa Park on Saturday, Cole, Seb, and Tom got together to look ahead to the weekend's festivities and Villa's potential opponents for the round of 16 of the UEFA Europa Conference League. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? With Aston Villa looking to maintain momentum in the top four and Nottingham Forest aiming to steer clear of the relegation zone, what sort of match should we expect...
Feb 23, 2024•26 min•Ep. 484
Aston Villa make it back-to-back Premier League away wins and climb back into the top 4 following Saturday's 2-1 win over Fulham. Listen in as Cole and Simon return to discuss Unai Emery's tactical tweaks to an injury-riddled Villa, Douglas Luiz's midfield dominance, and Ollie Watkins' all-round game. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? With Pau Torres, Clement Lenglet, and Matty Cash forming a back 3 when in possession, what can be made ...
Feb 19, 2024•55 min•Ep. 483
With a trip to Craven Cottage looming for Unai Emery's men, Cole, Seb, and Dom look ahead to Saturday's Premier League fixture between Fulham and Aston Villa. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Now that Boubacar Kamara is set to miss the rest of the season and Diego Carlos' recent training ground injury has arose, should the expectations for the rest of the season be adjusted significantly? What sort of tweaks could we see Unai Emery mak...
Feb 16, 2024•32 min•Ep. 482
Aston Villa were back to their creative best on Sunday, but came up short in the finishing and aerial defending departments, with a late Scott McTominay goal securing all three points for Manchester United. Tune in as Cole, Simon, and Tom discuss the recent form at Villa Park, defensive lapses, and Leon Bailey's impact. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Three consecutive losses at home has certainly raised some concerns; what has happen...
Feb 12, 2024•58 min•Ep. 481
Aston Villa put forward a five star performance against Sheffield United on Saturday as Unai Emery's side put 5 goals past Chris Wilder's men at Bramall Lane. Join Cole, Simon, Tom, and Seb as the lads break down a superb Villa performance, the top-tier quality of Douglas Luiz and Ollie Watkins, and have a go at our newest feature, Dean Smith's Juggling 6! You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? How important was it for Aston Villa to put for...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 480
It certainly isn't the most ideal way to be included in the draw for the 5th round of the FA Cup, but Unai Emery's Aston Villa are part of the party for the time being. With that mind, our Cole, Seb, and Tom got together to discuss Friday's 0-0 draw against Chelsea, the football club's transfer business/plans this month, and look ahead to Newcastle United's trip to Villa Park on Tuesday. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Two consecutive...
Jan 27, 2024•56 min•Ep. 479
The fourth round of the FA Cup beckons and as a result, Aston Villa make the trip to Stamford Bridge to face a Chelsea side that are starting to find their footing under Mauricio Pochettino. Tune in as Seb and Louis Beneventi of The Chelsea Echo Podcast discuss Chelsea's season since our last clash in September and look ahead to Friday's match in West London. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? It's fair to say that Chelsea have had a ver...
Jan 25, 2024•59 min•Ep. 478
After managing over 180 matches in England, Unai Emery has finally secured his first 0-0 result. With that in mind, our Cole and Tom got together to discuss Aston Villa's stalemate at Goodison Park, the need for patience when it comes to recent performances, and Kaine Kesler-Hayden's future at the football club. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Sunday's 0-0 draw away at Everton certainly isn't the worst result considering recent result...
Jan 15, 2024•40 min•Ep. 477
With Aston Villa now through to the 4th round of the FA Cup, our Cole and Seb discuss victory of Middlesbrough, Jhon Durán's Aston Villa future, and look ahead to the trip to Goodison Park on Sunday as Unai Emery's Villans take on Everton. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Saturday's win over Middlesbrough certainly wasn't a pretty performance, but it was effective in the end and that's all that matters, right? Reflecting on FA Cup memo...
Jan 09, 2024•39 min•Ep. 476
With the third round of the FA Cup already underway, our Seb was joined by Tom Green of The Boro Breakdown Podcast to discuss Middlesbrough's season thus far, Michael Carrick, and look ahead to Saturday's match at the Riverside Stadium. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? After 26 matches, Middlesbrough sit 12th in the Championship on 36 points; what has Tom made of Boro's season thus far? What have Boro fans made of the job that Michael ...
Jan 05, 2024•24 min•Ep. 475
With the holiday season coming to an end, our Cole, Simon, and Seb dusted off their microphones and got together to reflect on Aston Villa's batch of festive fixtures/results, the year (2023) that was for Unai Emery's mighty Villa, and look ahead to the January transfer window. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Right then, Aston Villa have played 3 games since our last podcast and there certainly has been a real mixture of results over ...
Jan 01, 2024•45 min•Ep. 474
It’s the second half of December and the mighty Villa are one point away from league leaders, Arsenal...let that sink in, Villans! Join Cole and Simon as the lads huddle together for a quick recap on Sunday’s away victory over Brentford and look ahead to Cameron Archer’s return to Villa Park on Friday. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Right then, who said Aston Villa struggle away at Brentford...well, we all have in the past, but what ...
Dec 18, 2023•28 min•Ep. 473
Well, what a week for the mighty Villa! Moments after the final whistle our Cole and Tom got together to try and find the right words that would make sense of such a memorable week for Unai Emery’s side, with Villa walking away from Fortress Villa Park with a 1-0 win over Arsenal. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Well then, how are the lads feeling after Aston Villa ’s 15th consecutive win at Villa Park? We’ve certainly tried our best ...
Dec 09, 2023•39 min•Ep. 472
With Wednesday’s victory over Manchester City potentially being the most complete performance most Aston Villa fans may have ever seen, our Cole and Dom got together to process the brilliance of Unai Emery’s Villa and look ahead to Arsenal on Saturday. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Well then, I think it’s fair to say that Unai Emery’s Aston Villa are officially the real deal (we already believed that, but I’m sure more neutrals will...
Dec 08, 2023•52 min•Ep. 471
Our Seb was joined by football/sports writer, Amos Murphy, to discuss Manchester City’s season thus far and to look ahead to Wednesday’s match at Villa Park. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? It’s third versus fourth on Wednesday, with Aston Villa sitting a point behind the defending Premier League champions; what sort of match is Amos expecting to see at Villa Park? With the likes of Doku, Grealish, and Rodri set to miss out on Wednesd...
Dec 06, 2023•37 min•Ep. 470
December madness has officially begun for Aston Villa and as a result, Cole and Simon got together to reflect on an eventful outting away at Bournemouth on Sunday. The lads also look ahead to Manchester City on Wednesday. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Well, it certainly wasn’t a dull match at the Vitality Stadium on Sunday by any means, but should Aston Villa fans consider this draw as two points lost or a point gained considering t...
Dec 03, 2023•52 min•Ep. 469
Our Cole and Tom got together after the final whistle at Villa Park to reflect on Aston Villa’s fourth straight win in the UEFA Europa Conference League, with Unai Emery’s side beating Legia Warszawa 2-1. The lads also look ahead to Bournemouth on Sunday and a jam-packed fixture list in December. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? On what can only be described as a wild evening at Villa Park, what did the lads make of Aston Villa ’s four...
Dec 01, 2023•38 min•Ep. 468
Our Cole, Simon, and Dom dusted off their microphones after yet another international break and return to reflect on a vital away win for Aston Villa as Unai Emery’s men beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 on Sunday. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Well, that’s a lovely way to return to action following an international break, isn’t it? How are we all feeling after a massive away win? From an opening ten minutes that could have resulted in a 2...
Nov 27, 2023•55 min•Ep. 467
Our Cole and Simon return to action and find themselves basking in the glory of yet another Aston Villa win at Villa Park as Unai Emery’s men beat Fulham 3-1 on Sunday. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Well then, what did the lads make of the performance at Villa Park from Unai Emery’s men on Sunday? 13 consecutive top-flight wins at Villa Park for the first time in 40 years, with 37 goals being scored across that timeframe, it’s a tru...
Nov 13, 2023•58 min•Ep. 466
It certainly wasn’t the best performance, but getting all three points is what matters most. Join Cole and Tom as the lads reflect on another European night at Villa Park and look ahead to Fulham’s trip to B6. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Fantastic performances don’t always matter if a team is still picking up positive results and Thursday’s match was the perfect example of this; what do the lads make of the win at Villa Park again...
Nov 10, 2023•51 min•Ep. 465
It was a bad day at the office for Aston Villa on Sunday after our first loss in the Premier League since September 3rd. Our Cole and Seb sat down to react to the match and look ahead to AZ Alkmaar’s trip to Villa Park on Thursday. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Well then, surely that result was just a bad day at the office for Aston Villa ? Two freak goals from Nottingham Forest and very little from Unai Emery’s men in terms of prod...
Nov 06, 2023•40 min•Ep. 464
Our Seb was joined by Sarah Clapson of the Nottingham Post/Nottinghamshire Live to discuss Forest’s season thus far, Steve Cooper, and look ahead to Sunday’s match at the City Ground. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? After 10 league matches this season, Nottingham Forest currently sit in 16th placed on 10 points; what has Sarah made of Forest’s start to the season thus far? What would Forest fans classify as a successful season this te...
Nov 03, 2023•16 min•Ep. 463
