Join us for a special interview with Ashley Preece, former Aston Villa correspondent for the Birmingham Mail, on the Coop De Villa Podcast! 

We sit down with Ashley to go behind the scenes of what it’s really like to cover and work around the club you love and support.

We chat about:
 Project Restart and lockdown football — what it was like covering Villa during such an unprecedented period
 The 2022 Australian Tour — Ashley’s experience travelling with Villa Down Under
 Working at the beginning of the Unai Emery era — his early impressions and what changed around the club
 The highs and challenges of working as a journalist covering your own club
 Life as an Aston Villa correspondent and plenty of stories from his time on the beat

A fascinating conversation about Aston Villa, journalism and what happens when your job is covering the club you’ve supported and loved for years.

 Up The Villa!

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The new season could NOT have started much worse for Aston Villa! 😳Villa are blown away by Brighton on the opening day, with Boubacar Kamara? No — Gomes seeing red adds to the misery as Villa suffer a shocking defeat and leave plenty of questions to answer.On this episode of the Coop De Villa Podcast, we break down the opening-day disaster, discuss the red card, Villa's performance, what went wrong and where Unai Emery's side goes from here.🦁 Aston Villa 0–? Brighton ?–?🔴 Gomes sees red💥 An opening-day smashing🤔 Plenty of questions for VillaMake sure to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE and let us know your thoughts!UTV! 🦁

The new season is almost here! 🦁💜

On this episode of the Coop De Villa Podcast, we're getting stuck into our predictions for the upcoming Aston Villa season! Who finishes where? How far can Villa go? And can Unai Emery's side take another step forward?

We also cover some of the latest Villa news, including the brand-new Aston Villa away kit and everything else happening around the club ahead of the new campaign.

🔮 Our 2026/27 Season Predictions
📰 Latest Aston Villa News
👕 The New Away Kit
🦁 What can Villa achieve this season?
💜 Our hopes, expectations & predictions

Let us know your predictions for the season in the comments!

UTV! 🦁💜

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Aston Villa gave it everything in the Super Cup Final but ultimately fell to a 2-1 defeat against PSG.

Despite the result, there were plenty of positives as Villa put in a strong performance against European opposition. We break down the match, the key moments, the standout performers and what this means heading into the new season.

🦁 Aston Villa | PSG | Super Cup Final | Match Reaction

Don’t forget to like, subscribe and join the conversation with the Coop De Villa crew!

UTV! 🦁

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Aston Villa's pre-season tour continues as Unai Emery's side takes on Asia! 🌏🦁

This week on the Coop De Villa Podcast, we break down all the latest from Villa's pre-season preparations, discuss the performances so far, and look ahead to what's next on the tour.

We also dive into the latest Aston Villa transfer news, rumours, potential incomings and outgoings, plus everything else happening around the club as we edge closer to the Premier League season.

In this episode:

• 🦁 Villa's pre-season tour in Asia
• 🔥 Latest transfer news & rumours
• 👀 Standout performers so far
• 💬 Squad discussion
• 📅 Looking ahead to the new season
• 🎙️ Plus much more!

Let us know your thoughts in the comments:
➡️ Who has impressed you most in pre-season?
➡️ Who should Villa still sign before the transfer window closes?

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Austin MacPhee has officially departed Aston Villa, ending a key chapter in Unai Emery’s backroom setup. In this episode of the Coop de Villa Podcast, we break down what MacPhee brought to the club, how his exit impacts Villa’s tactical identity, and who could step in next.We dive into:MacPhee’s influence on Villa’s set‑piece evolutionWhy his departure matters for the long‑term projectPotential replacements and internal reshufflesWhat fans should expect heading into the new seasonWhether you’re gutted, unfazed, or just curious, we’ve got the full breakdown. Up the Villa.#AstonVilla #AVFC #UTV #CoopDeVilla #AustinMacPhee #UnaiEmery #PremierLeague #VillaFamily #SetPieces #footballpodcast

Villa Are BACK! 🦁 Pre-Season Begins, Transfer Talk & World Cup Recap | Coop De Villa Podcast

Aston Villa are back, and so is the Coop De Villa Podcast! 🦁

With Villa's first pre-season match now behind us, we kick off another big season of podcasting with plenty to discuss.

In this episode we cover:

• ⚽ Villa's first pre-season match and the return of football
• 🔄 The latest Aston Villa transfer news and rumours
• 🌍 Our thoughts on the 2026 FIFA World Cup after an incredible tournament
• 📅 What lies ahead as Villa's pre-season continues

The new season is just around the corner, and there's no shortage of talking points.

💬 What are you most looking forward to this season? Let us know in the comments!

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Morgan Rogers is officially leaving Aston Villa, with Chelsea completing a £116 million transfer for one of Villa's brightest stars.On this episode of the Coop De Villa Podcast, we react to the blockbuster deal, look back at Rogers' impact in claret and blue, discuss whether Villa got the right fee, and explore where Unai Emery goes from here.Was selling Rogers the right decision? Who should Villa sign to replace him? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.👍 If you enjoy the podcast, don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.In this episode:Morgan Rogers' Chelsea transfer reactionWas £116 million too good to refuse?How Aston Villa replace RogersWhat this means for Villa's ambitions this seasonFan reactions and what's next🔔 Subscribe for weekly Aston Villa content from Australia, with podcasts, transfer updates, match reactions, and more.#AVFC #AstonVilla #MorganRogers #Chelsea #TransferNews #PremierLeague #UTV #CoopDeVilla #CFC

From the Holte End to the unforgettable night in Istanbul, Dan Lambert documented Aston Villa’s historic 2025/26 season through the eyes of a supporter.In this special episode of the Coop De Villa Podcast, Dan joins us to discuss his stunning new photo book, From B6 to the Banks of the Bosphorus, sharing the stories behind the images, the emotions of following Villa across Europe, and what it was like capturing one of the greatest seasons in the club’s history.Whether you were there every step of the way or followed from afar, this is a conversation every Villa fan will enjoy.Get the book here! https://danlambertphotography.bigcartel.com/product/from-b6-to-the-banks-of-the-bosphorus?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnAhaTd7SrYOalRA3D5a55Hzb5K5iD327bCnJb-dO1EFmi2ZWoLjf5NQ52mH4_aem_030kW2-Efz4C61mFR5knSACheck out Dans Socials https://www.instagram.com/dl.photojpg/https://www.instagram.com/thevillahome_/🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment with your favourite memory from the 2025/26 season!#AVFC #AstonVilla #UTV #CoopDeVilla #DanLambert #VillaFans #FootballPodcast #B6ToTheBosphorus #EuropaLeague

Reports suggest Aston Villa could be set to lose one of their most important players, with Youri Tielemans being linked with a shock move away from Villa Park.

In this episode of the Coop De Villa Podcast, we break down the latest rumours, discuss whether there's any truth behind them, explore why Villa could consider a sale, and look at what it would mean for Unai Emery's squad if Tielemans were to leave.

Is this just transfer window noise, or could Villa really lose one of their midfield stars?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Would you sell Tielemans, or is he untouchable?

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