Pressure is mounting on Dean Smith as Conán and Liam take a long at Villa's hoof ball, their mentality and their trajectory. Whilst also dispelling a few myths about Dean Smith's spending as Aston Villa manager.Tactical decisions and formation talk is at 30:10.Questions We Can't Answer (57:04) takes a long at Saturday's Premier League surprises including Liverpool Twitter's panic and Man United's drastic measures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 31, 2021•1 hr 12 min
"One of the worst performances I can ever remember" - Aston Villa were turgid as they went down 3-1 to Arsenal. Absolutely destroyed at the Emirates and Dean Smith was far too slow to make the changes. Mikel Arteta had his side well set up but it's three losses in a row for Villa who are currently in relegation form in the Premier League. Tactical mistakes at 38:33 and Questions We Can't Answer at 59:20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 22, 2021•1 hr 16 min
2-0 up, 10 minutes to go. Aston Villa lose 3-2 to Wolves as Dean Smith's men crumble at Villa Park. We talk about the strategy, the mindset, the subs and take comfort in Manchester United and Newcastle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 16, 2021•58 min
A bad day at the office for Aston Villa has Liam talking about road traffic accidents. Dean Smith's decision to stick with 3-5-2 for Spurs and Son is put under the microscope as is Villa's midfield but not everyone agrees with the Jacob Ramsey criticism. A packed WhatsApp Whinges (12:47) today and some Questions We Can't Answer (57:37). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 03, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Aston Villa beat Manchester United at Old Trafford for the first time since 2009 and it was a fully deserved victory with Kortney Hause heading the winner. Emi Martinez gets inside Bruno Fernandes' head for a dramatic final twist. A longer podcast today with WhatsApp Whinges at 19:14 and Questions We Can't Answer at 1:04:36 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 25, 2021•1 hr 25 min
Leon Bailey announces himself to Villa Park with an electrifying performance that helps Aston Villa on their way to a 3-0 victory over Everton. Matt Cash gets his first goal and Danny Ings the playmaker arrives. A positive podcast but still time for WhatsApp Whinges, plenty of awards and at 57:13 Questions We Can’t Answer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 19, 2021•1 hr 9 min
A Romelu Lukaku double of goals undoes all of Aston Villa's good work at Stamford Bridge. A well set up team, a litany of defensive errors and a chat about not being afraid to critically analyse Villa's performances.Harry Maguire comes up again as well as Ireland superstar Gavin Bazunu and poor Oliver Holt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 12, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Villa have dropped five points against two newly-promoted sides already as they draw 1-1 with Brentford. Anwar El Ghazi lit up Villa Park and Ashley Young was asked to play in a FOURTH different position. Cristiano Ronaldo joins Man United, leaving Gary Neville with no more excuses for Ole. The Arsenal documentary is going to be the greatest thing ever and bye bye Wesley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 28, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Aston Villa are up and running after a 2-0 win puts Newcastle away. On the menu today, Ings, Young, Ramsey and of course Steve Bruce, Arsenal and Harry Kane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 21, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Happy new season! Aston Villa completely outplayed by Watford - I bet you missed it the football...Matt Targett was back to his 2020 self as Sarr ran amok, Dean Smith's team selection and formation leaves frustrations and a mixed bag for the Aston Villa new signings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 14, 2021•43 min
We are back! New season, new hope. Aston Villa, Pep Guardiola and Harry Kane. Let's go! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 08, 2021•56 min
England fall at the last hurdle as Italy win Euro 2020 on penalties. We’ve a lot to get through - Chiellini, Gareth Southgate, the English penalty mentality and the Manchester United fan with Mrs Grealish 69 on her shirt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 12, 2021•1 hr 9 min
It really is coming home and Irish fans are going to have to prepare themselves. England are into the Euro 2020 final against Italy after beating Denmark 2-1 after extra time in the semis. VAR decides to not intervene on Raheem Sterling’s dive and Harry Kane’s rebound sends them on their way. Gareth Southgate gets some credit in tonight’s podcast! But a lot of backlash for the treatment of Jack Grealish too of course. And we warned them about Jordan Pickford - now he’s here and his threat to Eng...
Jul 07, 2021•46 min
England storm into the Euro 2020 semi-final with a 4-0 win over Ukraine. Luke Shaw once again makes a mug out of Jose Mourinho and Sancho and Sterling impress. Two more goals for Harry Kane but he's picked up a lot of bad habits. And the biggest worry for England is that Jordan Pickford is back... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 03, 2021•48 min
England are into the quarter finals of Euro 2020. Jack Grealish comes off the bench and helps them to a 2-0 win over Germany at Wembley as Gareth Southgate and his men march on. His backers like Gary Neville are standing proud. His critics - like Conán and Liam - are standing firm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 29, 2021•55 min
Jack Grealish stars for England in his first start at Euro 2020 and then gets brought off. Conán and Liam unload at the treatment of such a gem by Southgate and the English media. Jordan Henderson returns, Harry Kane does little again and is Bukayo Saka ready to make the step up from Arsenal to Aston Villa? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 22, 2021•46 min
Scotland hold England to a 0-0 draw at Euro 2020 but Steve Clarke's men outplayed what Gareth Southgate served up. Jack Grealish is consigned to the last 27 minutes whilst Phillips and Rice stay on the pitch the whole game despite England completely lacking in cutting edge. Raheem Sterling was poor and captain Harry Kane was substituted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 18, 2021•1 hr 3 min
We're back for Euro 2020 and it's all go to start. Alvaro Morata, Mats Hummels' misfortunes on the menu. Gareth Southgate's England decisions. Terrible Jack Grealish takes. And Aston Villa back in for Ashley Young in the transfer market? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Aston Villa finish the season with a massive high. Fans are back at Villa Park and Chelsea were put to the sword by who else but Bertrand Traore and Anwar El Ghazi!Brendan Rodgers' Leicester City side fall at the finishing line again but Liam isn't so sure about Thomas Tuchel. Jack Grealish takes a slap to the face for his sins and we play you out with a best of the 2020/21 season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 23, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Aston Villa beat Spurs with their final away game of the Premier League season and Chukwuemeka and Philogene-Bidace are here! A great performance with Kortney Hause and John McGinn stepping up. Jack Grealish plays in the number 10 role and Daniel Levy and Spurs continue their decline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 19, 2021•1 hr 7 min
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.
May 16, 2021•1 hr 3 min
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.
May 13, 2021•59 min
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 information.
May 09, 2021•1 hr
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.
May 01, 2021•59 min
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.
Apr 25, 2021•1 hr 4 min
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.
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 8 min
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.
Apr 19, 2021•17 min
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/privacy for more information.
Apr 10, 2021•1 hr 9 min
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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 04, 2021•1 hr 6 min
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.
Mar 22, 2021•1 hr 5 min
