Cole and the well travelled Simon got together to react to an extremely surprising and unexpected 1-1 draw for Aston Villa against Manchester City, with Leon Bailey finding the back of the net and VAR controversy rearing it’s ugly head.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Well, that draw was very unexpected! What did the lads make of the hard-earned point at Villa Park against Manchester City on Saturday?
• With pressure only building on the shoulders of Steven Gerrard, was the tweak in formation and tactics a sign of a manager who is starting to learn a valuable lesson or was this more so a case of a management team setting up to play one of the best sides in the world?
• 37 going on 27 - how impressive was Ashley Young on Saturday and how important is it for Villa’s bench to put in key performances when called upon?
• The lads read out thoughts sent in by the listeners in regards to the confidence levels heading into the next few games following Saturday’s results and hone in on one particular theme: “What should Aston Villa’s identity look like this season?”.
• Ah, VAR is just lovely, isn’t it?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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Our Seb was joined by Josh from Arsenal podcast, A Bergkamp Wonderland, to discuss the North London side’s hot start to the season and look ahead to Wednesday’s fixture at the Emirates Stadium.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• With Arsenal winning their first four Premier League fixtures of the season, what has Josh made of his clubs’ start to the campaign?
• Are Arsenal finally developing that different side to their style of play, which has been missing for a good while now?
• Given the obvious pressure that Steven Gerrard is under by the Aston Villa fan base and the similar sort of pressure that Mikel Arteta was under during the early part of his tenure at Arsenal, how did the Arsenal boss rise above that pressure and steer the ship in the right direction?
• What has Josh made of Arsenal’s transfer business across the summer transfer window?
• What does Josh hope to see Arsenal accomplish throughout the current campaign?
• So, how are the lads feeling about Wednesday then?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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Back from the abyss, our Seb and Tom got together to reflect on yet another frustrating loss for the Villa, a 1-0 loss at the hands of David’ Moyes’ West Ham United. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!

WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• We’re just great at playing teams with absolutely no form and and getting their mojo going, aren’t we?
• What did the lads make of yet another loss then?
• Was it all negative on Sunday or are there any positives to take out of this 1-0 loss to West Ham United?
• With Anwar El Ghazi likely to make a move to PSV Eindhoven and Jan Bednarek rumoured to join Aston Villa prior to the conclusion of the transfer window, what do the lads make of the latest bits of transfer chatter?
• So, how are we all feeling about Steven Gerrard as Villa boss at the moment?
• Oh yeah, where the heck is Morgan Sanson?!
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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Cole was joined by Tom to discuss Aston Villa’s 2-1 victory over Everton on Saturday and react to the news of Diego Carlos’ long-term injury.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Now that we’ve all had a bit more time to enjoy Aston Villa’s first victory of the season, how are the lads feeling about the performance on Saturday and what sort of positives can we take into the next match?
• Who stood out the most on Saturday?
• Boubacar Kamara is just brilliant, isn’t he?
• It’s been a constant debate, but how important is it for Emi Buendia to make his mark on the season while also giving Philippe Coutinho a rest during periods of poor form?
• With the news that Diego Carlos has ruptured his achilles and is most likely out of action for six to nine months, should Villa dip back into the transfer market for a replacement or utilize what’s already at the football club’s disposal?
• If a Diego Carlos replacement does arrive, what sort of deal do the lads reckon Steven Gerrard and the recruitment staff should be looking at (i.e., a free agent, a cheap transfer fee, or splashing the cash on another big contributor)?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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Seb was joined by Ped from Toffee TV to find out what’s been going on down at Goodison Park as of late, and more importantly, look ahead to Saturday’s match at Villa Park.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• With both Aston Villa and Everton coming off of losses during the opening weekend of Premier League action, how are the lads feeling ahead of Saturday’s fixture at Villa Park?
• From an Everton point of view, how does Ped see things playing out on Saturday?
• Frank Lampard’s managerial capabilities are certainly up for debate amongst football fans, but following Everton’s narrow survival last season, what does Ped make of the Everton boss?
• What can be made of Everton’s transfer business so far this summer?
• Following Richarlison’s move to Tottenham Hotspur earlier this summer, how has Everton moved on from Ped’s point of view?
• From a neutral point of view, what does Ped make of Villa at the moment?
• Let’s all hope this isn’t a 0-0 snore-fest, yeah?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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The lads sat down to review Aston Villa’s season opening loss to Bournemouth on Saturday, discuss Steven Gerrard’s comments and man management style, and chat about what’s next for the Villa as Everton pay a visit to Villa Park on Saturday.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Well that wasn’t pretty viewing to say the least...what did the lads make of Saturday’s performance (or lack of) against Bournemouth?
• Two goals conceded from set pieces - how much of a concern should that be?
• What can be made of the lack of a visible game plan from Steven Gerrard and his coaching staff? Has anything really changed from last season?
• Should we treat this loss as an isolated incident or could this be an early sign of a much bigger issue that has the potential to worsen over time?
• Trying to make sense of Gerrard’s comment about Tyrone Mings - how have we gotten to this point and does this leave a sour taste in fans’ mouths?
• No need to worry about the “Gerrard Out!” train yet, but are the snappy comments and changing demeanor from the Villa boss a major concern at this point?
• The lads briefly look ahead to Everton on the weekend - can we muster up any sort of confidence heading into the first home game of the new Premier League season?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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Aston Villa are back in action on Saturday! Joining us to help preview the season opener is Bournemouth fan, Sam, from the Back of the Net Youtube channel and podcast.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• With Bournemouth returning to the Premier League after a relatively short stint in the Championship, what are the general expectations amongst the fan base?
• From an outside perspective, what has Sam made of Aston Villa’s transfer business this summer?
• With Bournemouth boss, Scott Parker, still hoping to bring in a number of recruitments in order to bolster his squad before the end of the transfer window, what sort of additions is Sam hoping to see walk through the doors at the Vitality Stadium?
• What do both of the lads predict the outcome will be on Saturday; games are relatively tight between the two sides, so what sort of game could we all be expecting?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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Well ladies and gentlemen, Aston Villa are FINALLY back in action this Saturday and we can’t wait! So, to kick things off, our very own Seb, Simon, and Tom got together to share their hopes, dreams, and expectations ahead of another Premier League campaign for the Villa.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• How do the lads feel about the season ahead for Aston Villa and are we all still feeling optimistic about the journey ahead?
• How important is it to start the season off in a positive manner given the calibre of players brought in throughout the summer?
• What exactly can be made of Steven Gerrard’s side throughout the pre-season campaign?
• The lads share their season predictions:

- Who will be Villa’s player of the season?

- The club’s top goal scorer?

- Most improved player across the season?

- What could be the biggest surprise of the season?

- What or who could be the biggest dissapointment this season?

- Where will Villa finish come the end of the 22/23 Premier League campaign?

- How far will Steven Gerrard’s men get in the cup competitions?

- First XI of the season to face Bournemouth?

- Boldest shout for the coming season?

• With the trip to Bournemouth only days away, the lads share their score predictions.
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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With another Premier League campaign just around the corner, our Sebastian Bacon caught up with friend of the podcast, Mark McAdam, to get his thoughts on all of the major talking points across the world of football, what Villa fans can expect from the likes of Diego Carlos, and the rapidly growing interest amongst Championship and Premier League clubs for Cameron Archer.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Well, last season certainly was unpredictable across the world of football, so let’s have a quick look back at some of the major talking points (i.e., Romelu Lukaku’s struggles at Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain’s spending, etc.), shall we?
• As Aston Villa secured a number of key signings early on in the window, how important could/will the likes of Diego Carlos and Boubacar Kamara be for Steven Gerrard’s side this coming season?
• With Cameron Archer considered a key component in Villa’s bright future, what’s the perception of the forward across the Championship and the Premier League?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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With Aston Villa rather quiet on the transfer front, much of the Villa faithful’s focus has shifted towards the announcement of stadium development plans, the eventual introduction of a new club badge, and the new training gear range. Join Seb, Simon, and Cole as the lads mull over the latest talking points, in particular, the rising costs of supporting the club from near and afar.

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• The rising costs of being a fan from near and afar - with the dramatic rise of season ticket prices and now the increased cost of Villa-related gear, is this just the start of how it will be to follow the Villa as the football club finally catches up to the modern era of football as a business?
• New training gear...well, sort of - what are the general thoughts around the latest training gear release and could the creative minds at the football club have been a tad more creative or is a simple/crisp design good enough for the majority?
• With Christian Purslow releasing further plans of an exciting and ambitious redevelopment within and around Villa Park, how do the lads feel about some of the latest news and could these developments bridge gaps between the different needs and interests within the fan base?
• A new badge! The lads try to get a little creative (key word is “try”) and share their thoughts on what a new Villa badge should look like. Should the new badge represent a new era at the football club, is it time to pay homage to the past, or would a blend of the past, present, and future be a good idea?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

STAY CONNECTED:

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Sebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8

Simon O’Regan: @SiORegan

Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla

Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.

Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa

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