All Villa No Filler - An Aston Villa Podcast

Aston Villa have spent big during the January transfer window with the £23 million purchase of left-back Lucas Digne and the loan signing of Coutinho. The club has also signed the less well-known Kerr Smith from Dundee United for a fee which could reportedly rise to £2 million.

Smith made his first-team debut for the Scottish club aged 16 against Rangers, then managed by Steven Gerrard. The defender has since played ten league games for the club and impressed enough to be linked with Manchester United, Chelsea and Everton.

Have Villa quietly achieved a transfer coup? To find out more, Frankie was joined by The Courier and Evening Telegraph's Dundee United reporter Ewan Smith.

Ewan explained what Villa fans can expect from their new signing. He also described Kerr Smith's style of play and the potential for him to one day represent the Scotland national team.

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Two lifelong Aston Villa fans take a light-hearted look at the highs & lows of supporting the world's best football team.

Aston Villa fought back from 2-0 down on Saturday to come away with a creditable draw against Manchester United. Villa were slow to start the match and United took advantage of their opponents early poor play, but the second-half appearance of Coutinho and a big performance from Jacob Ramsey helped drive the team to a draw. Our hosts ask whether Villa can ever perform with consistency over 90 minutes? Also, is it time to call it quits with the Ings and Watkins pairing?

In the 'Spicy Question' feature, the hosts give their thoughts on Monday's report that Manchester United have targeted John McGinn as a summer transfer target. Would now be a wise time to sell the Scottish international or could it be yet another setback for Villa as they try to push towards Europe?

We also look ahead to the weekend's game at Goodison Park. Everton have sacked Rafa Benitez after an abysmal run of form. Can Villa do the double over Everton this season or will the Toffees experience a new manager bounce?

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Aston Villa have continued to spend big during the January transfer window with the £23 million purchase of left-back Lucas Digne. The former Barcelona man joins from Everton where he recorded a significant number of assists.

In this episode, Frankie is joined by The Athletic's Everton writer and All Together Now podcast presenter, Greg O'Keeffe. Greg explains what Villa fans can expect from their new signing and he also runs through Digne's strengths and weaknesses.

Frankie and Greg discuss Everton's loan move for Anwar El Ghazi, an attacking player who has served Villa well during his time in the Midlands. Can El Ghazi repeat his occasional goalscoring exploits at Goodison Park?

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Aston Villa dominated Manchester United for long spells during their FA Cup third round tie at Old Trafford on Monday night, but they were unable to take any of their numerous chances and fell to a 1-0 loss.

In this episode, Frankie is joined by Aston Villa London Lions member, Paul Webb, to discuss the United game. They address the controversial VAR decision which led to Danny Ings' goal being ruled out. The duo also talked about the positives in Villa's display and the team's frustrations in the final third of the pitch.

In the 'Spicy Question' feature, Frankie and Paul reviewed Steven Gerrard's time in charge so far, Coutinho's signing and what would qualify as a success during the new manager's time in charge.

Paul also explains how fans can get involved with the Aston Villa London Lions supporters group.

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Coutinho has signed for Aston Villa on loan from Barcelona until the end of the season. Villa manager Steven Gerrard played with the skilful Brazilian attacker at Liverpool and described his former team mate as a 'magician'.

Coutinho has generated huge excitement amongst the Villa fanbase and represents an ambitious move for the Midlands club. He joins Villa after a disappointing spell at Barcelona, who signed him for a club record fee of £142 million in 2018.

Frankie is joined by the well-known Spanish football expert Graham Hunter to discuss Coutinho's time in Spain and what he can offer Villa. Graham explains why things didn't really work out for the Brazilian in Spain and how a move to Villa could be exactly what he needs to rejuvenate his career.

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Brazilian forward Coutinho has been linked heavily with a loan move to Aston Villa. The record Barcelona signing has previously played in the Premier League, where he featured alongside current Villa manager, Steven Gerrard, for Liverpool.

Frankie is joined by Barcelona-based football writer and Siempre Positivo podcaster, Rik Sharma, to discuss Coutinho's potential move to Villa. Rik explains how Coutinho has performed in recent years and what he can offer Villa.

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Two lifelong Aston Villa fans take a light-hearted look at the highs & lows of supporting the world's best football team.

Aston Villa fell to a disappointing loss at Brentford, a team that seemingly always causes problems for the Villans. Although Villa largely dominated the game, it was a familiar tale of controlling the ball but failing to kill off the opponent when they had the chance. George & Frankie discuss what went wrong.

In the 'Spicy Question' feature, the hosts give their thoughts on Ollie Watkins being linked to Arsenal. Just how damaging would a Watkins move to North London be?

We also look ahead to the FA Cup game at Old Trafford against an out-of-sorts Manchester United. Can Villa gain a second win in a row at the so-called Theatre of Dreams?

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Two lifelong Aston Villa fans take a light-hearted look at the highs & lows of supporting the world's best football team.

Steven Gerrard made it four wins in six at Villa as his new club swept aside Norwich City 2-0 this week. George & Frankie laud the performance of the ever improving Jacob Ramsey, who scored a screamer. They also have high praise for Villa's attacking play, particularly the threat posed by Matty Cash down the right hand side.

In the 'Spicy Question' feature, the hosts give their thoughts on who Villa's best player has been this season as the club approaches the halfway point of the season.

We also look ahead to Saturday's game at Villa Park against Burnley. Sean Dyche's side have frustrated Villa a few times over the last few seasons, can the Villans finally end that run with a win over the weekend?

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HOSTS: George Zielinski (@ZielinskiGeorge) / Frankie Maguire (@FrankieMaguire)

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Two lifelong Aston Villa fans take a light-hearted look at the highs & lows of supporting the world's best football team.

Villa defended resolutely at Anfield on Saturday but a soft Mo Salah penalty decision cost the Villans in the end. George & Frankie discuss whether the penalty should have stood & laud Villa's encouraging performance against Liverpool. They also have high praise for Tyrone Mings.

In the 'Spicy Question' feature, the hosts give their thoughts on whether Emi Martinez is now the world's best goalkeeper.

We also look ahead to Tuesday's game at Carrow Road when Villa go up against former manager Dean Smith & his Norwich side. The Canaries have improved under Smith & look harder to break down, but a lack of quality going forward appears to be costing them at the moment. Can Villa take advantage?

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HOSTS: George Zielinski (@ZielinskiGeorge) / Frankie Maguire (@FrankieMaguire)

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'Rivalries' is a series where we meet fans from opposition clubs to talk about upcoming Aston Villa games.

This week, ahead of Saturday's match against Liverpool, Frankie met Reds fan and journalist from The Athletic, Tom Burrows.

Tom explained the emotions of seeing Steven Gerrard return to Anfield with an opposing team and how it might affect the game.

Although Liverpool are in great form, Tom identified how Villa could potentially pose a threat (it seems Austin MacPhee might once again be called on to earn his wages).

Frankie & Tom also discuss whether Mo Salah is now the best player in the world, Liverpool's current playing style, and the all-important score predictions.

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HOSTS: George Zielinski (@ZielinskiGeorge) / Frankie Maguire (@FrankieMaguire)

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