The Villa Podcast

Some really good Aston Villa performances in a not so brilliant overall display. Missed chances and some tactical bits to discuss as well as Manager of the Season. Matt Targett has been sniffing around Jack Grealish's instagram replies and faces a backlash. Just one fashion item to talk about.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liverpool take all three points at Villa Park as Aston Villa lose 2-1 to Jurgen Klopp's side. A lovely header from Sadio Mane wins it for LFC but we discuss the mistakes that led to both Liverpool goals.Jon Moss' referee performance gets discussed (15:44) as well as a host of missed chances and the awards to hand out at 27:52 before we get to Coutinho and Pep Guardiola in Questions We Can't Answer (57:45).

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two wins in a row for Aston Villa after dispensing of Burnley 3-1 at Turf Moor. Steven Gerrard’s men looked excellent as they kept the ball better and opened up the defence more in a heartening performance ahead of Liverpool on Tuesday. Conán and Liam discuss the match, Emi Buendia and, of course, Orjan Nyland.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liam returns from 9 days away and, well, a lot has happened since he's been gone. Man United fans have a new chant, talkSport is buzzing, Sam Allardyce rocks up at Old Trafford and Jake Humphrey does it again. And Aston Villa win!Some great individual performances at Villa Park as Norwich are relegated. We're back!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa draw 0-0 away to Leicester. Steven Gerrard picks up his first point in five games but some fans have started criticising Coutinho. Leon Bailey’s inclusion over Buendia continues to frustrate whilst Tim Iroegbunam really impresses. There’s time for Pickford and Thiago talk in Questions We Can’t Answer.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steven Gerrard oversees four successive defeats for Aston Villa as the manager’s record now sits at nine losses in the last 15 games. Antonio Conte’s Spurs team rock up at Villa Park to cruise to a 4-0 win with a hat-trick from Son but, once again, Villa were treated to a “good 45 minutes”.17:58 starts a longer WhatsApp Whinges than usual.37:25 kicks off the awards categories with the You Let Glenn Whelan Take a 90th Minute Penalty chat at 50:40.Questions We Can't Answer features United and Lampard at 1:04:48.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa go down to Wolves - we talk wasted time, tame fight back and terrible goals at the top of the show.WhatsApp Whinges at 16:15.Harry Maguire (23:53).WTF Awards (27:23).Tactical discussion (43:25).

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal outplay Aston Villa again and beat Aston Villa again as Steven Gerrard's men once again approach a big game with fear first. Bukayo Saka's uncle refereed proceedings at Villa Park but the team selection to go with two 10s didn't work again and Villa were slow to react.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was all going so well! Back down to earth for Villa as David Moyes' West Ham take a 2-1 victory in London.The Villa Podcast discusses the goals and the kick to Douglas Luiz's face at the top of the show before WhatsApp Whinges gets straight into Ashley Young's injury time cross (15:49). The awards begin at 23:38 with some annoying diving habits from Villa brought up before the lack of a striker on the bench (40:22). Cristiano Ronaldo and the media coverage around his effect is on the menu (51:11) as well as VAR and the non-red card during Brighton v Liverpool (56:25).

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steven Gerrard has Aston Villa absolutely motoring. Fantastic football, solid as you like and really strong results. Three wins in a row in the Premier League now and Matty Cash continues his unbelievable form.Danny Ings is proving his worth whilst Emi Martinez's YouTube interview with Ben Foster is heavily discussed.WhatsApp Whinges dissects Douglas Luiz getting back involved in the set piece routines (17:30), the award categories begin at 29:10 with the booing Leeds fans on the menu (37:15), Ezri Konsa on the bench (40:34) before Questions We Can't Answer featuring Coutinho's wages and PSG (56:00).

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.