The Villa Talks  - An Aston Villa Podcast

Aston Villa have finally done it...Top 4 secured. The boys discuss how it happened, the reaction, the social media posts, the awards dinner outfits and what happens next
Host: Omar 
Guests: AJ, Carl a...

From the Stands of Villa Park - Hermoso Linked 
Hero and Villain of the week - Brighton and Olympiacos Dissected 
Vital Statistics - Can Villa overturn a 2 goal deficit? Can Villa secure Champions Lea...

The boys are back with the usual format: 
- Point gained or two lost? 
- Can we wrap up top 4 this week? 
- Olympiacos and Brighton Preview 
- The Villa Vault returns





Host: Omar 
Guests: AJ and C...

We are back on a short term basis to a job ala Robbie Keane. Join us as we discuss what's changed since we were last on, the week that was and the run-in!
Host: Omar 
Guests: AJ, Sam, Carl and Jaro
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Chadsy joins me as we look forward to Southampton game and assess how the season has gone so far. Plus we look at the latest transfer rumours as the window is well underway. As we recorded the episode...

Aston Villa finally record their first away win in the Premier League this season as Unai Emery's men come from behind to win at Brighton. Plenty of talking points in this one!
Host: Omar 
Guests: AJ ...

A historic win 27 years in the making. Aston Villa have finally beaten Man Utd at home in the Premier League. Emery's men put in an excellent performance to put away an in-form Man Utd side. The boys ...

The Unai Emery era begins! First up for the new manager is Man Utd at home. No one said it would be easy. The boys join me to discuss Emery's first game and look back at the awful loss against Newcast...

The boys join me to discuss their thoughts on Unai Emery becoming Aston Villa's head coach. After much speculation Aston Villa have moved quickly to hire a manager in their 'elite' bracket. We also re...

Recorded straight after the embarrassing loss against Fulham and just before Gerrard got his marching orders. Hear our thoughts on that awful performance against Fulham and where we go from here.
Gues...

1. From the Stands of Villa Park - New crest incoming
2. Hero and Villain of the week -  Review of Nottingham Forest
3. Vital Statistics - Preview of the Chelsea game
4. Villa Vault - Jaro's first eve...

Welcome to our 100th episode (sorry Jaro). We are joined by the whole gang, past and present, with Jugsy, Chadsy, AJ, Carl and Sam joining me to discuss Villa's journey since the pod started and where...

1. From the Stands of Villa Park - Transfer window assessed by our European football expert
2. Hero and Villain of the week -  Review of Man City at home
3. Vital Statistics - Preview of the Leicester...

AJ joined me immediately after the game to dissect another loss as Steve Gerrard's men continue their bad run of form. We hosted the pod on Twitter Spaces and we were joined by many of you to give you...

1. From the Stands of Villa Park - Farmers market coming to Villa soon?
2. Hero and Villain of the week -  Crystal Palace and Bolton games reviewed
3. Vital Statistics - Preview of the West Ham game
4...

1. From the Stands of Villa Park - How do we replace Carlos?
2, Hero and Villain of the week -  Carl goes in on Souness
2. Vital Statistics - Preview of the Palace game
3. Villa Vault - Another Lamber...

1. From the Stands of Villa Park - Mings and Things
Hero and Villain of the week -  Is Gerrard the baddie?
2. Vital Statistics - Preview of the Everton game
3. Villa Vault - We go back to the Lambert ...

Our look back at the 21/22 season and the guys provide their nominations for the Villa Talks end of season awards.
Guests: AJ and Carl
Host: Omar
Twitter: @villapodcast
Instagram: @thevillatalks
Youtu...

1. From the Stands of Villa Park - Coutinho Signs!
Hero and Villain of the week -  Liverpool Review
2. Vital Statistics - Preview of the Palace game
3. Villa Transfer Fee Trivia - Who are our most exp...

AJ and I reviewed the drab draw against Leicester City and previewed the weekend's game against Dean Smith's Norwich City. We also went back in time not once but twice with the Villa Vault!
Guest: AJ
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A little bit of a different episode this week as AJ and Jaro joined me to discuss the Gerrard era so far. What's gone right, what's gone wrong and where do we go from here!
Guests: AJ and Jaro
Host: O...

1. From the Stands of Villa Park - Our fashion tips following Cheltenham 
Hero and Villain of the week -  West Ham and Leeds Review
2. Vital Statistics - Preview of the Arsenal game
3. Villa Vault - a...

1. Hero and Villain of the week -  Southampton Away
2. Vital Statistics - Preview of the Leeds game
3. Villa Vault - a look back at a previous meeting between the two sides with some trivia thrown in
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1. From the stands of Villa Park - Kessie and Cash
2. Hero and Villain of the week -  Brighton Review
3. Vital Statistics - Preview of the Southampton game
4. Villa Vault - a look back at a previous m...

1. Hero and Villain of the week -  Leeds Review
2. Vital Statistics - Preview of the Newcastle game
3. Villa Vault - a look back at a previous meeting between the two sides with some trivia thrown in
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Enjoy our Twitter Spaces special 'Phone-in' episode. Hear the thoughts of our regular panel of guests and plenty of new ones!
Apologies for the audio quality as we had to use the Twitter recording whi...

1. From the stands of Villa Park - Coutinho, Digne, Kerr Smith, Olsen, Rico and El Ghazi
2. Hero and Villain of the week -  Take your pick
3. Vital Statistics - Preview of the Man Utd game and a look ...

1. Socios/NFTs/Football Sponorship - Our special guest Joey D'Urso from The Athletic gave us an excellent insight into the issues surrounding Socios and how it impacts our club
2. Hero and Villain of ...

1. From the stands of Villa Park - the top Villa stories of the week
2. Hero and Villain of the week - The Law is an ass
3. Vital Statistics - Preview of the Liverpool game and a deep dive into the st...

1. From the stands of Villa Park - the top Villa stories of the week
2. Hero and Villain of the week - The best Carl rant yet plus some tactical stuff on the Man City game
3. Vital Statistics - Previe...

1. From the stands of Villa Park - the top Villa stories of the week
2. Hero and Villain of the week - Carl rants about Mr Heinz and we review Steven Gerrard's first win against Brighton
3. Vital Stat...

1. From the stands of Villa Park - the top Villa stories of the week
2. Vital Statistics - Preview of the Brighton game
3. Villa Vault - a look back at a previous meeting between the two sides with so...

We talked nonsense for about an hour on Steven Gerrard and a little bit about Matty Cash. Enjoy!
Guests: Jaro, AJ, Sam and Carl
Host: Omar
Twitter: @villapodcast
Instagram: @thevillatalks
Youtube: /th...

AJ took over from hosting duties as we tried to make sense of the news of Dean Smith's departure. An emotional and somber pod.
Guests: Chadsy, Sam and Omar
Host: AJ
Twitter: @villapodcast
Instagram: @...

1. From the stands of Villa Park - All about Deano
2. Hero and Villain of the week - Not many heroes this week
3. Vital Statistics - AJ with the stats overload
4. Villa Vault - a look back at a previo...

1. From the stands of Villa Park - the top Villa stories of the week
2. Hero and Villain of the week - Not many heroes this week
3. Vital Statistics - Preview of the Arsenal game
4. Villa Vault - a lo...

1. From the stands of Villa Park - the top Villa stories of the week
2. Hero and Villain of the week - Carl rants about OGS mainly
3. Vital Statistics - Preview of the Spurs game
4. Villa Vault - a lo...

Welcome to our new show where fans give their immediate raw, emotional and un-edited views on the latest match. Home or away! In the latest instalment our fans react to the excellent away win against ...

1. From the stands of Villa Park - the top Villa stories of the week including a review of the Carabao Cup game against Chelsea
2. Hero and Villain of the week - Featuring a review of the Everton game...

Welcome to our new show where fans give their immediate raw, emotional and un-edited views on the latest match. Home or away!
Guests: Jugsy, KT, Phil, Dale and Dani
Host: Omar
Twitter: @villapodcast
I...

1. From the stands of Villa Park - the top Villa stories of the week including our first ever #MegsWatch for the Aston Villa Women's team
2. Hero and Villain of the week - Carl rants about Villa Twitt...

1. From the stands of Villa Park - the top Villa stories of the week including the Argentina v Brazil fiasco
2. Hero and Villan of the week - including some Gavin Williamson quips
3. Vital Statistics ...

Welcome to our new show where fans give their immediate raw, emotional and un-edited views on the latest match. Home or away!
Guests: Dani, Reece, KT, Dale and Phil
Host: Omar
Twitter: @villapodcast
I...

1. From the stands of Villa Park - the top Villa stories of the week
2. Hero and Villan of the week - including a review of the Newcastle and Barrow games
3. Vital Statistics - Preview of the Brentfor...

Welcome to the new format of the pre-match social!
1. From the stands of Villa Park - the top Villa stories of the week
2. Hero and Villan of the week - including a review of the Watford game
3. Vital...

The VBB boys (and Chadsy - earlier in the day) joined me to look ahead at the new season, give their predictions and preview the first game of the season against Watford. 
Guests: Chadsy, AJ, Sam and ...

We are back!!! AJ and I try to make sense of a whirlwind few days as we saw Jack Grealish nearing his move to Man City, Leon Bailey arrive in interesting fashion and Ings pop out of nowhere. We answer...

The VBB boys joined me to discuss the semi-final clash against the Danes. We also discussed the arrival of Ashely Young and the ESR rumour.
Guests: AJ and Sam
Host: Omar
Twitter: @villapodcast
Instagr...

The VBB boys joined me to discuss Euro 2020 and England's hopes. We also discussed Buendia and the other transfer links so far this summer.
Guests: AJ, Carl and Sam
Host: Omar
Twitter: @villapodcast
I...

Chadsy and Jugsy hosted the final Lockdown Lowdown of the season as they analysed the impressive win for the first team against Chelsea and the excellent FA Youth Cup Final victory for the u18s.
Hosts...

A special hybrid show for our listeners as we reviewed the excellent victory against Spurs and we also spent time previewing the Chelsea game including our favourite memories of Chelsea games of the p...

After a brief absence the boys were back to discuss the second half capitulation against Crystal Palace and touch on the Man Utd and Everton games. 
Guests: Chadsy and Jugsy
Host: Omar
Twitter: @villa...

We were joined by Dan Bardell for our preview of the Man Utd game coming up on Sunday afternoon. AJ and Carl were back as always to provide their mix of stats and rants. We covered all the numbers bef...

Aston Villa were back to their best as they beat a very good Everton side in one of our best performances of the season. Jugsy and Chadsy found some time to give some top-level insight in amongst all ...

The VBB boys joined me to preview the away fixture against Everton. We discussed everything from Ashley Young to Daniel Amokachi. We also covered the Aston Villa news from the week including the Youth...

We tried something new as Jugsy and Chadsy went in-depth with their analysis of the 2-2 draw with the Baggies in the style of The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.
Guests: Chadsy and Jugsy
Host: Omar
Twitte...

The VBB boys joined me to preview the home fixture against the Baggies. We discussed the key stats and form guide ahead of the game including the impact Big Sam has made on results and the style of pl...

McGinn's early goal was not enough for Aston Villa as City showed their class as they cruised to a 2-1 victory. The boys gave their thoughts on the game and the Super League shenanigans.
Guests: Chads...

The boys provided their usual insight and analysis after yet another disappointing defeat at the hands of Liverpool FC.
Guests: Chadsy and Jugsy
Host: Omar
Twitter: @villapodcast
Instagram: @thevillat...

The VBB boys joined me to preview the upcoming game against Liverpool FC. We talked all the key stats, team news, predictions and our favourite Villa v Liverpool memories. There was also another round...

Our 50th episode and the boys were back to discuss the victory against Fulham. Aston Villa left it late to make an impact on a game that was going nowhere. 
Guests: Chadsy and Jugsy
Host: Omar
Twitter...

The VBB boys joined me to preview the upcoming game against Fulham. We talked all the key stats, injury news, predictions and our favourite Villa v Fulham memories. We also gave our views on the inter...

An episode more focused on your comments and questions as Aston Villa disappointed again without talisman Jack Grealish. Spurs ran out comfortable winners without being at their best. Jugsy and Chadsy...

The VBB boys + Ollie Williams joined me to preview the upcoming game against Spurs. We talked all the key stats, injury news, predictions and our favourite Villa v Spurs memories.
Guests: AJ, Jaro, Ca...

The boys were back to breakdown a disappointing result and performance against Newcastle United. We discussed the short term problems and the long term direction of travel for Aston Villa Football Clu...

Welcome to our brand new weekly show where we break down and preview the game against our next opposition - Newcastle United.
We looked at the key stats and the panels predictions ahead of Friday nigh...

A bit more of a thematic review of Aston Villa's loss against Sheffield United. Jugsy and Chadsy joined me to reflect on an opportunity missed and how we push on now. Also enjoy my kids crying and scr...

Another away win and another clean sheet for Aston Villa. A savvy display saw Villa run out the winners in a close encounter. An early goal for El Ghazi was enough for the 3 points. Chadsy and Jugsy w...

Chadsy and Jugsy joined me to unload about another poor performance from Aston Villa. We try to put the world to right as much as possible!
Guests: Chadsy and Jugsy
Host: Omar
Twitter: @villapodcast
I...

We spent little time on the actual game as there was very little to talk about from a Villa perspective. Instead we focused on how continue to improve and whether a refresh is needed in the Villa side...

Josh, known for his work in the world of NFL with NBC Sports, joined me for latest episode of the Late Night Ramble. We talked NFL, Josh's love for proper football and his experiences of being a Villa...

Aston Villa completed the double over Arsenal for the first time since the 1992/1993 season. Villa were ruthlessly efficient in an impressive yet dogged victory over Arsenal. Like Dean Smith, we fresh...

Chadsy and Jugsy joined me to breakdown one of the poorest Villa displays of the season thus far. Was it a reality check or a bad day at the office? Tune in to find out.
Guests: Chadsy and Jugsy
Host:...

This was an extra-long episode of the pod as we had 9 Aston Villa fans join us to discuss the season so far at the half-way stage. Each fan had to pick a topic to discuss:
1. Dani - Improvement in sum...

Chadsy and Jugsy joined me as Burnley shocked Aston Villa with a 3-2 victory. Aston Villa will rue the missed chances that could have won 3 games never mind this fixture. We put our disappointment to ...

Chadsy, Jugsy and Deckers (welcome back) joined me to wax lyrical about Aston Villa's comfortable victory against Newcastle United. We talked Traore, Nakamba, Targett, Konsa and Dean Smith's tactics a...

The boys joined me to discuss Wednesday night's controversial defeat to Manchester City. They provided their usual words of wisdom and looked forward to the game against Newcastle United.
Guests: Chad...

We're baaaaaack!
After a 10 day break, The Late Night Ramble is back with a bang. It was a pleasure to speak to former Worcestershire CC captain and current PCA Chairman, Daryl Mitchell. We talked all...

The first Late Night Ramble of 2021 welcomed Rod Humble to talk about his experiences of supporting Aston Villa in the US over the last 30 years. Rod is well known for his work in the gaming industry ...

We all hate VAR and Man Utd. The boys discuss both
We also reviewed 2020 and gave our end of year awards!
Don't forget to check out our interview with Dwight Yorke.
Guests: Chadsy, Jugsy and Dekkers
H...

Aston Villa ended 2020 in resilient fashion with a hard-fought draw against Chelsea. Villa came back a goal down to get another point on the road and are now 5th in the league. Chadsy and Jugsy provid...

Chadsy and Jugsy joined me to breakdown the latest Aston Villa victory (there are so many of them). We were dominant against Crystal Palace in one of our most impressive performances of the season so ...

Welcome to this very special edition of The Late Night Ramble and our second YouTube video. One of the greatest Aston Villa Premier League era players, Dwight Yorke, joined us for an in-depth look at ...

Chadsy joined me to wax lyrical about Aston Villa's latest away victory. Oh we do love playing on Sunday nights!
Keep an eye out for our special episode with Dwight Yorke dropping in the next day or t...

A frustrating night yet again at Villa Park as Aston Villa were wasteful in front of goal against a poor Burnley side. The first draw of the season for Villa could have easily been three points had th...

It was a hard fought victory for Aston Villa in the lunchtime kick off against Wolves. El Ghazi struck a late penalty to give Villa the important win in a tight game. Jugsy and AJ (VBBFootball) joined...

Dan joined me on a late Wednesday evening to discuss his work in the media so far and his  ambitions for the future. We had a very open conversation about the ups and downs he has faced so far in tryi...

Enjoy this special one-off episode as I am joined by Simon Lines and Seb Bacon to take an in-depth look at Aston Villa's youth and academy set up. We discuss the recent revolution taking part behind c...

A night of what could've been as Aston Villa fall short against the Hammers. Missed chances, penalty misses and VAR controversy were the main talking points from a game that Villa should have got more...

It was great to be joined by Birmingham Mail's own James Rushton for this intriguing edition of The Late Night Ramble. James discussed his career so far and the path that has led him to his current ro...

The Villa Talks crew discuss the 2-1 loss against Brighton and all of the various talking points. Jugsy and Chadsy provide their usual excellent insight and give their thoughts on what went right and ...

This is a special edition of The Late Night Ramble as we have our first fans 'phone-in'. They give their views on the season so far and the upcoming game against Brighton. Lastly, no Aston Villa podca...

I sat down with the VBBFootball crew to talk the international break, Jack Grealish, memorable away days and Villa's start to the season so far. There was also another rowdy edition of Didier Six. Tun...

The Villa Talks crew dissect the dominant victory against Arsenal FC on Sunday Night. It was another special Sunday Night for Aston Villa as they dismantled an ever-improving Arsenal side in fine fash...

Cian joined me on bonfire night with a few rockets of his own as he tried to get the better of Didier Six! We also previewed the upcoming game against Arsenal and Cian's 3 favourite, all-time, Irish A...

Jugsy and Chadsy join me to discuss the 4-3 loss against Southampton FC. We dissect the match in detail and pick out the key talking points. Chadsy discusses our defensive naivety and Jugsy outlines h...

The Villa Talks crew pick their top 5 Black Aston Villa players of the Premier League era and look ahead to the game against Southampton FC. Let us know who would be in your top 5 list!
If you are on ...

I am joined by Kerry Lenihan and Chris Harvey for this special edition of The Villa Talks Podcast. Kerry and Chris give their views on 'Premier Greed' in the context of the current socio-economic back...

A tough night for Aston Villa as the winning streak comes to an end. Jugsy and Chadsy join me to talk it through and discuss where it went wrong for Villa. We all felt much better after getting it off...

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