The return of Premier League football was a sight for sore eyes, but with Aston Villa failing to capitalize on numerous chances, Villans were left wanting more at Villa Park on Boxing Day. Join Cole and Simon as the lads try to make sense of various questions and concerns following Villa’s 3-1 loss to Liverpool.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Well then, what did the lads make of the Boxing Day loss to Liverpool?
• Chances, chances, and more chances - does Unai Emery currently have the attacking talent needed to push Aston Villa further up the Premier League table or is more help required in January?
• With Villa playing a high defensive line, how much of a concern is it that opposing sides can break through our defensive structure so easily?
• How many additions can we really expect Villa to make in January?
• Tottenham Hotspur up next! Might as well be optimistic, right?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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The return of Premier League football and more importantly, seeing the mighty Villa back in action is nearly upon us! Our Seb was joined by Dan from The Redmen TV to discuss Liverpool’s season thus far and look ahead to the Boxing Day clash at Villa Park.

WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• What did Dan make of Liverpool’s mid-season friendlies during the World Cup break and with so many first team players having had participated in the tournament, is he just happy that they escaped the nasty injury bug?
• How would/does Dan see the second half of the season playing out for Liverpool?
• Could Liverpool make any additions in January?
• What does Dan make of the ownership situation at his football club?
• What has Dan made of Aston Villa’s season thus far?
• Is there a certain area of this Liverpool side that Dan thinks Villa could take advantage of on Monday?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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Our Tom and Seb dusted off their microphones and in order to fill a Villa-sized hole in their lives, discuss all things World Cup as the likes of England, Wales, and Canada continue their storylines on football’s grandest stage.

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With Aston Villa’s season now put to a halt due to the World Cup, Tom and Cole had the pleasure of chatting with France-based football correspondent for CBS Sports Golazo, Jonathan Johnson, to get his thoughts on Unai Emery, Boubacar Kamara, the future’s of Morgan Sanson and Frederic Guilbert, and much more.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• So Jonathan, how did Aston Villa choose you or did you choose the mighty Villa?
• With Jonathan obviously having paid pretyt close attention to PSG when Unai Emery was in charge, what are some of the things that he learned most about the new Villa boss during his time with Les Parisiens?
• Realistically, how are we expecting to see Emery approach the remainder of the season?
• Let’s take about Boubacar Kamara, shall we?
• Is Morgan Sanson likely to have a future under Emery?
• Oh yeah, let’s not forget about Frederic Guilbert!
• If Emery’s Villa could sign any one player from Ligue 1 right now, who would Jonathan want?
• To end a very enjoyable discussion, who would Jonathan’s dream Villa-related interview be?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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With Aston Villa’s season now on pause due to the World Cup, Simon and Cole got together shortly after the final whistle on Sunday to discuss Aston Villa’s come-from-behind win over Brighton & Hove Albion and take into account how we’re all feeling about the Villa these days.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• It certainly wasn’t the start we were hoping for, but what did the lads make of the come-from-behind win away at the Amex Stadium?
• More importantly, what does securing the first away win of the season and doing so after trailing very early on in the match mean for this squad and the mentality that Unai Emery is trying to build?
• How impressed are the lads with Unai Emery thus far as Aston Villa boss?
• With Danny Ings stepping up and delivering in the place of a missing Ollie Watkins, what can be made of his performance on Sunday and what should we expect from the striker for the rest of the season?
• Boubacar Kamara — he’s brilliant, isn’t he?!
• The great centre-back debate! Once Diego Carlos returns from injury, who should be the starting centre-back pair for Emery’s Villa and why?
• Emi Martinez, Ashley Young, and John McGinn are just some of the current crop of Villa players that aren’t afraid to drive opposing players and fans crazy with their antics — how nice is it to see some character in this Villa side?
• How beneficial will the World Cup break be for Emery and his squad?
• Are we all feeling confident about the Villa heading into the World Cup break and where do the lads think Villa could potentially finish come the end of the season?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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Cole and Simon got together shortly after the final whistle to revel in what was a massive morale boosting victory in Unai Emery’s first match as Villa boss, with Aston Villa besting Manchester United 3-1 at Villa Park. This hasn’t happened since 1995, so lets enjoy it, yeah?

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Well then, that was pretty darn enjoyable from kick-off to the final whistle, wasn’t it?
• Although Unai Emery’s reign as Aston Villa boss has just started, how clear was it that this team can perform if setup properly from a tactical point of view?
• What did the lads make of the rather flexible formation from Villa on Sunday?
• Leon Bailey and Jacob Ramsey were absolute class!
• What did the lads make of the return of Lucas Digne to the starting lineup, Boubacar Kamara’s cameo in the second half, and what may be the resurrection of Morgan Sanson’s Villa career in the closing minutes of the match?
• It’s been 27 years since Villa have beaten Manchester United at Villa Park, so we might as well enjoy it, eh?
• Is it crazy to think that Villa could complete the double over United in the third round EFL Cup tie on Thursday at Old Trafford?
• UP THE VILLA!!!!!
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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Our Seb was joined by The Busby Babe editor and podcaster, Colin Damms, to talk all about Manchester United’s season thus far, the arrival of Unai Emery as Aston Villa boss, and look ahead to Sunday’s Premier League fixture at Villa Park and Thursday’s Carabao Cup tie at Old Trafford.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• How are the lads feeling ahead of Sunday’s match at Villa Park?
• What does Colin think of Manchester United boss, Erik Ten Hag, thus far?
• More importantly, what should we expect to see from an Erik Ten Hag side on Sunday?
• With the World Cup break looming, is this break coming at a good or bad time for Manchester United?
• What’s the ceiling when it comes to Erik Ten Hag’s potential success at United?
• What does Colin expect from a Unai Emery Aston Villa side, with two games between the two sides occurring within a matter of days?
• From a United perspective, is Colin feeling confident ahead of Thursday’s Carabao Cup tie against Villa given Unai Emery’s impressive track record in cup competitions?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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Our Cole and Tom got together to torture themselves and you with a brief breakdown of the weekends result, as Aston Villa capitulated in the second half and suffered a 4-0 loss at St. James’ Park. The lads also dive into wider topics around the football club, including Unai Emery, the club’s culture/ethos, and much more. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!

WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Well that was a nightmare, wasn’t it?
• How are the lads feeling about the performance and result overall?
• Emi Martinez’s concussion scare; surely these situations need to be dealt with in a more professional manner, with more urgency and proper assessments undertaken?
• Was this more of an overall bad result or just several lapses in judgement?
• Let’s step away from that rubbish result and look at the bigger picture, shall we?
• With Unai Emery set to take charge of the first team this week, how important is it for the football club to fully back the new boss and let him establish a culture/team that fits his image?
• Are Villa always going to be going in circles if they don’t establish a set culture/ethos?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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Our Sebastian Bacon was joined by Newcastle fan and Toon Under Podcast contributor, Keegan Carr, to discuss The Magpies’ season thus far and look ahead to Aston Villa’s trip to St. James’ Park on Saturday.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• What has Keegan made of Newcastle United’s season thus far?
• Given the massive changes that have gone on at Newcastle since the takeover, what’s the feel around the football club these days?
• Just how far can Eddie How take The Magpies?
• What does Keegan make of Unai Emery as the new Aston Villa boss?
• What can we expect on Saturday and does Keegan reckon there’s a certain way that Villa could beat this Newcastle side?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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Seb was joined by Arsenal fan and football writer, Jason Soutar, to discuss the arrival of Unai Emery as Aston Villa boss and what Villa fans can expect from the Spaniard based on his time at Arsenal.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• How would Jason sum up Unai Emery’s time at Arsenal and why does he think it didn’t work out for him in North London?
• How adaptable is Unai Emery from a tactial point of view?
• From the man management side of things, what can be made of Emery’s relationship with players during his time at Arsenal?
• With Emery rumoured to have significant funds available during January and next summer’s transfer window, is there anything Villa fans can learn from the incomings made during his time at Arsenal?
• What does Jason think Unai Emery can achieve as Aston Villa manager?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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