Second City Podcast

We’re well in to the home straight for 23/24 — as Villa prepare for a huge European Semi-Final against Olympiacos, Blues prepare for their biggest match in years as they face Norwich on Survival Saturday. As well as discussing the weekend’s results, Dan and Callum talk Dion Sanderson, Unai Emery’s contract extension, spending caps and the Blues Women’s team, before giving their predictions for a season-defining week.

02:12 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City)

09:01 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa)

14:34 - Reaction to Huddersfield vs. Blues

26:19 - Reaction to Villa vs. Chelsea

37:32 - The Dion Sanderson Situation

39:58 - Unai Emery’s New Contract

42:17 - Villa’s Stance On The Spending Cap

44:45 - Blues Women’s Season Concludes

46:16 - Villa vs. Olympiacos, 1st Leg Preview

48:47 - Blues vs. Norwich, Survival Saturday Preview

54:38 - Brighton vs. Villa Preview

Morale could not be more different on each side of the podcast. Whilst Villa reach a European Semi-Final and continue their charge towards a Champions League place, yet another poor performance for Blues sees them on the brink of relegation to League One for the first time in 30 years. Callum also discusses a significant new sponsorship deal for Villa, before him and Dan preview this weekend’s matches.

Timestamps

03:06 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa)

09:42 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City)

15:56 - Reaction to Lille vs. Aston Villa, 2nd Leg

27:11 - Reaction to Rotherham vs. Blues

38:25 - Villa vs. Bournemouth Reaction

47:36 - Villa’s New Sponsorship Deal

49:29 - Huddersfield vs. Blues Preview

53:10 - Villa vs. Chelsea Preview

The Second City Podcast returns in high spirits, as both Blues and Villa post some of their best results of their respective seasons as we hit the run-in. As well as previewing this week's games, Callum and Dan also discuss new stadiums, Blues Women, Lille fans and Sunjic's tears.

01:35 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City)

06:35 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa)

11:40 - Blues vs. Cardiff Reaction

17:20 - Villa vs. Lille, 1st Leg Reaction

22:53 - Blues vs. Coventry Reaction

34:18 - Arsenal vs. Villa Reaction

41:40 - Villa’s Stadium Rumours

46:16 - Blues Formally Announce New Stadium Plans

52:31 - Changes At Blues Women

54:09 - Lille vs. Villa, 2nd Leg Preview

55:57 - Rotherham vs. Blues Preview

57:23 - Villa vs. Bournemouth Preview

After a discussion on the Second City Podcast's trip to Wembley over the weekend, Dan and Callum react to a harrowing week for their respective teams, including Man City's demolition job on Villa and Blues' late heartbreak at Leicester & Villa's capitulation against Brentford. They then preview the upcoming double game week, including Villa's huge European quarter final against Lille.

00:00 - SCP At The EFL Trophy

06:20 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City)

11:03 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa)

16:03 - Man City vs. Aston Villa Reaction

20:15 - Leicester vs. Blues Reaction

27:45 - Aston Villa vs. Brentford Reaction

34:19 - Jacob Ramsey’s Injury

36:35 - Blues’ New Academy Appointment

38:28 - Blues’ 2nd Open House

39:54 - Blues vs. Cardiff Preview

42:05 - Aston Villa vs. Lille Preview

44:23 - Blues vs. Coventry Preview

46:25 - Arsenal vs. Aston Villa Preview

Dan and a jetlagged Callum give their takes on Gary Rowett's first two games since returning as Interim Manager at Blues, as well as Villa's welcoming of Wolves to Villa Park. They also discuss UB40, Ezri Konsa's Euros chances, a prospective new stadium and the games coming up this week.

02:39 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa)

04:58 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City)

08:29 - QPR vs. Blues Reaction

12:31 - Villa vs. Wolves Reaction

22:45 - Blues vs. Preston North End

28:55 - UB40 @ St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park

30:23 - Ezri Konsa’s Euros Chances

32:41 - Blues’ Prospective Stadium Move

39:45 - Man City vs. Villa Preview

45:12 - Leicester vs. Blues Preview

48:29 - Villa vs. Brentford Preview

Just when you thought life at Birmingham City couldn't get any crazier, Dan and Callum react to the remarkable, hot off the press news that Gary Rowett is set to return to the club as their 87th manager of the season, in a last ditch attempt to fend off relegation. On the Villa front, Callum breaks down their triumphant night against Ajax and their Premier League tie against West Ham, and in recognition of St. Patrick's Day, the duo discuss their top 5 Irish players to grace each side of the Second City.

Timestamps

02:08 - What We’re Wearing (Callum)

05:55 - What We’re Wearing (Daniel)

13:44 - Blues Discussion: Rowett To Return

26:35 - Villa vs. Ajax Reaction

34:25 - West Ham vs. Villa Reaction

40:19 - Blues & Villa’s Best Irish Players

1:00:07 - Best Irish Players: Honourable Mentions

Times are tough and morale is low at Second City Towers as Callum and Dan react to a humbling week for both Blues and Villa. Midweek draws kept things somewhat positive before a disastrous weekend in the League for both sides. The duo then look ahead to the week coming up, as Blues look to secure their Championship future and as Villa look to progress in Europe.

TIMESTAMPS

02:02 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City)

08:21 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa)

10:49 - Hull vs. Blues Reaction

17:25 - Ajax vs. Villa Reaction

21:41 - Millwall vs. Blues Reaction

27:38 - Villa vs. Spurs Reaction

39:11 - Blues: Middlesbrough & Watford Preview

43:35 - Villa: Ajax & West Ham Preview

Callum and Dan return to react to two breathless games involving the Second City clubs over the weekend, before previewing the huge double game week ahead, as Blues travel to Hull before a six-pointer against Millwall, and Villa return to Europe with their highly anticipated trip to Ajax, as well as welcoming Spurs to Villa Park in the race for the top four. In a wider football discussion, the duo also take a moment to give their thoughts on the recent Blue Card and Sin Bin proposals dominating the game of late.

TIMESTAMP

01:39 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa)

06:38 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City)

11:06 - Blues vs. Southampton Reaction

17:24 - Luton Town vs. Villa Reaction

26:27 - The Blue Card: Would It Work?

36:52 - Hull City vs. Blues Preview

39:38 - Ajax vs. Aston Villa Preview

42:05 - Millwall vs. Blues Preview

46:21 - Villa vs. Spurs Preview

Callum and Dan see out February by reflecting on Villa's thumping home win over Nottingham Forest, as well as Blues' trip to Ipswich, which marked the beginning of Mark Venus' time as interim manager.

Callum also reacts to the news that Villa's next tie in the Europa Conference League will be a mouthwatering match-up against Ajax, and as the 23/24 League Cup draws to a close, the duo examine the future of the competition and what can be done to boost it's standing in the modern game.

TIMESTAMPS

01:14 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City)

03:30 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa)

06:10 - Ipswich vs. Blues Reaction

11:27 - Villa vs. Nottingham Forest Reaction

17:36 - Villa’s Europa Conference League Draw

20:24 - The Future Of The League Cup

41:57 - Blues vs. Southampton Preview

44:08 - Luton vs. Villa Preview

Following a Blues club announcement this week, the Second City Podcast sends their best wishes to Tony Mowbray as he temporarily takes a step back from management for medical reasons. Following this, the duo reflect on Beirne's Austrian Alps survival story, numerous games gone-by in recent weeks for both Villa and Blues, Kevin Long's Blues exit, and some concerning rumours coming out of Villa, before looking ahead to this weekend's matches.