Best MyOldManSaid Podcasts (2025)

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Sleepwalking to Screamer: Villa Wake Up Just in Time to Beat Wolves 23:53

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1h ago23:53

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Aston Villa’s derby win over Wolves was a tale of two halves. The first was everything you expect in this fixture. Wolves flying into tackles, Larsen bullying the back line, and Villa drifting through the opening forty minutes with an air of casualness. The turning point arrived when Emi Martinez produced a double save to keep the game level and st…

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Emery’s Long Range Lions: xG Wars, Young Boys and Wolves European Hangover Test 40:26

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Aston Villa return from a Europa League win against Young Boys with plenty to argue about. The xG police have spent the week sounding alarms, but MOMS explains why the conversation around underperformance is nonsense. Villa are evolving, not chancing their luck. Emery has shifted his side toward controlled mid-range and long-range shooting patterns…

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Grit in Yorkshire: Villa Survive VAR Madness and Find a Matchwinner 28:13

2h ago28:13

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Aston Villa went to Elland Road expecting a fight, and that is exactly what they got. Leeds were physical and up for it, and the game swung on two long VAR checks that are worth discussion. Unai Emery made the decisive halftime changes, flipping the pace and shape of the attack with Donyell Marlen and Ian Maatsen. Rogers took over from there - a sh…

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Buendia’s Back, Martinez Saves the Day: Villa Batter Bournemouth 36:25

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Aston Villa entered the latest international break in style, smashing Bournemouth 4-0 at Villa Park. In this week’s My Old Man Said podcast, David Michael, Chris Budd and Phil Shaw unpack a dominant display built on Buendia’s brilliance, Martinez’s penalty heroics, and Emery’s evolving system finally clicking again. From Cash’s Plan B assist to Bar…

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Unai Emery Attempts Final Boss Mission After Player Reboot Miracles 19:58

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After a wild week that swung from European frustration to domestic delight, Aston Villa head to Anfield to face Liverpool in what feels like the “final boss” test, after beating Spurs and Manchester City in recent weeks. In this episode, we look at Villa’s evolving mentality under Unai Emery, the re-engineering of Matty Cash into a right-back goal …

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No Fear Football: How Unai Emery Outsmarted Pep Guardiola 39:28

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Villa Park witnessed another Unai Emery masterclass as Aston Villa produced a performance of tactical brilliance to beat Manchester City for the third consecutive time at Villa Park. In this week’s My Old Man Said, David Michael, Chris Budd and Phil Shaw break down how Villa controlled the champions, ghosted Haaland, and played out from the back wi…

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Villa Half-Arsed in Holland, Fired-Up for City 24:07

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After five straight wins, Aston Villa’s European dream hit turbulence in Deventer - as Go Ahead Eagles clipped the Villans’ wings. In this Something for the Weekend edition of My Old Man Said, David Michael and Chris Budd dissect how Villa managed to make a mess of a winnable tie and what it tells us ahead of Manchester City’s visit to Villa Park. …

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Emery’s Harlem Globetrotters: Buendía’s Redemption to Mr Plan B 34:19

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After a fifth straight win, the My Old Man Said crew bask in the glory of Villa’s gritty away triumph at Spurs - or as one listener put it, “Stoke City in a spaceship.” We dissect the new blue-collar Spurs, Buendía’s resurrection arc, and Emery’s latest tactical masterclass - while also diving headfirst into the off-pitch chaos that’s gripped Villa…

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Emery’s Reset and Villa’s Best European Away Days 52:22

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From Warsaw to Rotterdam, and every airport bar in between - Aston Villa’s European adventures have reignited something special among the fanbase. Unai Emery is currently enjoying his eighteenth consecutive season in European competition, but is he likely to continue the run at Villa? In this episode of the My Old Man Said podcast , David Michael a…

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Being Unai Emery: Guillem Balagué on Villa’s Spanish Revolution 1:15:39

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When journalist and author Guillem Balagué arrived in England in 1991, there were only 13 foreign players in the Premier League. Three decades later, Spanish minds are shaping its future — and none more intriguingly than Unai Emery at Aston Villa. In this face-to-face interview recorded inside the changing rooms of Biggleswade United, the ninth-tie…

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Villa Back on Track: Rotterdam Highs and Burnley Business 41:00

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After a winning week that took Aston Villa from the chaos of Rotterdam to the comfort of Villa Park, My Old Man Said returns to make sense of it all. From the surreal experience of being herded behind Perspex to watch Villa play Feyenoord to the sight of Napalm Death on the flight home, the European trip had everything - but most importantly, it re…

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Villa Crisis Over? Watkins Strikes and Buendia Breaks Record 45:16

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Aston Villa finally got their first league win of the season with a 3-1 victory over Fulham at Villa Park - but is this the turning point or just a temporary lift? In this week’s My Old Man Said podcast, we break down a game that went from frustration to relief. From Watkins snapping his seven-hour league goal drought, to Buendia’s record-breaking …

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Watkins Wastefulness, Europa League Reality & Why Villa Can’t Afford to Slip vs Fulham 27:11

2M ago27:11

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Aston Villa might have beaten Bologna in Europe, but the cracks are still showing. In this Something for the Weekend edition of the My Old Man Said podcast, we break down the limp Europa League performance, the flat atmosphere at Villa Park, and why ticket prices are killing the buzz. We dive into Unai Emery’s squad choices, the ongoing questions a…

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Lazy Villa Create Identity Crisis for Emery 41:37

2M ago41:37

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Two games unbeaten, but it hardly feels like a run worth celebrating. Against ten-man Sunderland, Aston Villa had over an hour to assert themselves and still contrived to look second best. Unai Emery called it “lazy” - and for once, the word fits. From powder-puff defending that gifted the Black Cats an equaliser, to attacking play that never once …

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Villa Reality Check: Meltdowns & Black Cats 18:38

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The weekend brings a trip to the Stadium of Light and with it, plenty for Villa fans to chew over. In this Something for the Weekend edition of the My Old Man Said podcast, we tackle the mini-meltdown around Aston Villa’s start to the season and ask whether patience is already in short supply. From the Carabao Cup exit to questions over Emery’s squ…

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Deadlock at the Dock: Villa Reset or Flatline 37:52

3M ago37:52

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In this latest post-match show, the My Old Man Said team reflect on the 0-0 draw at Everton and the growing sense that Villa’s early-season struggles are less about bad luck - and more about a tactical identity crisis. We also catch up with the latest Villa news, including the League Cup defeat against Brentford and beers at Villa Park while watchi…

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Sancho, Martinez & a Right-Side Reckoning: Villa’s Litmus Test? 26:47

3M ago26:47

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As the dust settles on the international break, Villa are back in action - but are they back in business? This episode of Something for the Weekend dives deep into an important clash at Everton’s new home, with plenty to prove and plenty to fix. With the Grealish narrative dominating the headlines, Villa fans will be more interested in what new loa…

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A Look at Approved Villa Park North Stand Plans and Europa League Draw 19:27

3M ago19:27

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With Birmingham Council recently approving plans for the latest North Stand redevelopment at Villa Park, we take a look at the documentation and discuss the details. Also, we look back at Aston Villa's Europa League draw. UTV GET AD-FREE SHOWS and JOIN MATCH CLUB If you want ad-free advance versions of the shows and extra exclusive shows during the…

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The Big Aston Villa Summer Transfer Verdict 45:48

3M ago45:48

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After a chaotic start to the season and a quiet transfer window (until the very last day), have Villa done enough to keep pace with their ambitions? In this episode, we go deep on: Why the club’s PSR situation made bold moves nearly impossible The truth behind the Martínez drama — and why keeping him might define our season Deadline day surprises: …

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Villa’s Sluggish Start: Predictability, PSR Excuses & Expensive Benchwarmers 36:47

3M ago36:47

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The new Premier League season promised a fresh push for Champions League places, but two games in and Villa are yet to score. In the latest episode of the My Old Man Said podcast, we dive into the concerning signs already emerging. Villa’s limp 1-0 defeat at Brentford felt all too familiar — predictability in attack, questionable tactical tweaks, a…

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Clean Sheets & Cutbacks: Villa Continue Unbeaten Home Record but Have Concerns 37:39

3M ago37:39

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Aston Villa kicked off their season with a goalless draw against Newcastle, but behind the clean sheet lies a more intriguing story - one of financial recalibration, tactical caution, and squad transition. In this episode, we dive into the key takeaways from the Villa Park stalemate, including: The £40m Jacob Ramsey sale - smart business or soul-sa…

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Mings Unites Football as Villa Find Their Pulse Before Newcastle Showdown 48:49

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As Aston Villa gear up for the 2025/26 Premier League opener against Newcastle, the latest My Old Man Said podcast dives into everything that’s gone down in a spicy pre-season finale. From the emergence of summer signing Guessand and the Buendia conundrum, to the practical madness of DNA sprays and rule tweaks that’ll reshape the season—David, Phil…

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Villa’s Crazy Train Rolls On – But Are They on Track? 43:05

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The My Old Man Said crew dissect Villa’s pre-season US tour and ask some uncomfortable questions: Have we seen this defensive script before? Is Buendía fading into the background? And just how worried should we be about what’s brewing down the road at St. Andrew’s (or whatever you call it nowadays)? Plus, lots, lots, more. UTV Super VPN Discounted …

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Villa’s Soul for Sale? UEFA Limits, Ozzy Tributes & Will Fans do Anything About Pricing? 26:42

4M ago26:42

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From the emotional tributes to Birmingham's own Ozzy Osbourne to the pressing concerns over rising ticket prices, this episode unpacks the complex dynamics shaping Aston Villa's current quiet summer. The arrival of goalkeeper Bizot is a plus, while Kamara's new contract, after a period of uncertainty, is a big step in the right direction. Key highl…

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Emery’s Budget Balancing Act – Can Villa Still Level Up Despite UEFA Restraints? 47:34

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As Aston Villa got wrapped over the knuckles by UEFA, after a gamble on high wages led to mixed success. All eyes are on how Unai Emery can take this team to the next level, while working within the financial restrictions that the club now face. We look at the avenues available to Villa in terms of players to be offloaded to ease the financial hand…

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Emery’s Next Move – Squad Evolution & the Silverware Question 46:39

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In this deep-dive episode of the My Old Man Said podcast, David Michael is joined by Chris Budd and Phil Shaw to assess what’s next for Aston Villa as they gear up for a new season. With questions from listeners providing the spark, the hosts cover everything from summer transfer rumblings to squad ambitions and potential silverware. There’s a humo…

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You Asked, We Answered - Villa Park Identity and How do Villa get to the Next Level? 41:48

6M ago41:48

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It's time for long awaited Mad Few (remember Steve Bruce's quote?) question and answers session. From Villa Park Identity and the next steps for the club, to recent goings on's - we answer My Old Man Said listener questions. UTV Super VPN Discounted Offer with Extra Four Months Free & 30-Day Money Back Guarantee This episode of the My Old Man Said …

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Goals, Goodbyes & Transfer Clues - What Villa Must Fix This Summer 36:32

6M ago36:32

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The dust has barely settled on another rollercoaster Villa season, but the My Old Man Said podcast crew aren’t retreating to their deck chairs just yet. In this first Post-Season Main Show, David, Chris, and Phil take stock of what truly defined Villa's 2024/25 campaign - from the heartache of Old Trafford to Europa League qualification… and the go…

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Spineless at the Theatre of Nightmares – Villa’s Big Stage Flop & What Comes Next 32:12

6M ago32:12

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Another Old Trafford nightmare. Another high-stakes moment squandered. In this brutally honest My Old Man Said Podcast reaction episode, David, Chris and Phil try to make sense of Aston Villa’s limp final-day showing against Manchester United. With Champions League hopes dashed and only themselves to blame, it’s time for a hard look at mentality, E…

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Old Trafford or Bust – Villa’s Final Push for the Champions League 19:33

6M ago19:33

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This is it. Villa’s season-defining finale. One last game at the 'Theatre of Nightmares' stands between Unai Emery’s side and Champions League football. In this Something For The Weekend episode of the My Old Man Said Podcast, David and Chris look ahead to the trip to Old Trafford, where the stakes couldn’t be higher. Can Villa take care of busines…

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Villa’s Final Test – One Game from the Champions League Dream 38:32

7M ago38:32

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After an 18-game unbeaten home run and a tactical dismantling of Spurs, Aston Villa now stand 90 minutes from Champions League qualification. All eyes turn to Old Trafford - Villa's Theatre of Nightmares - for one last push to seal Unai Emery’s finest season at the club yet. In this episode of the My Old Man Said Podcast, David, Chris and Phil diss…

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Villa Park Finale – Spurs Showdown and Fight for Europe 19:37

7M ago19:37

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The stakes are clear. Two games to go. Villa don't hold their destiny in their hands, but their hopes start with finishing the job against Tottenham - a team they owe after recent hidings. In this Something for the Weekend episode of the My Old Man Said Podcast, David and Chris discuss the setup for a potentially weakened Spurs side, what Emery’s l…

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Still in the Race – Villa’s Bournemouth Breakthrough & Champions League Countdown 36:52

7M ago36:52

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Aston Villa’s narrow win over Bournemouth may not have been a classic, but it could prove crucial in the race for Champions League qualification. In this episode of the My Old Man Said Podcast, David, Chris and Phil reflect on a hard-fought three points and unpack what it all means for Villa’s top-four hopes — with just two games to go. UTV Super V…

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Cherry Pressure – Bournemouth Clash, Ticket Leaks & North Stand Redesign Insights 30:09

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It’s crunch time for Villa. Ahead of a potentially defining clash against Bournemouth, My Old Man Said's David and Chris break down why this is a must-win game to keep Champions League hopes alive - and why anything less than three points would make the remaining fixtures irrelevant. In this week’s Something for the Weekend, the MOMS duo also dive …

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Three Wins from Glory - But Can Wasteful Villa Finish the Job? 33:52

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Aston Villa got the job done against Fulham, but not without reigniting some familiar frustrations - missed chances, wasteful set pieces, and Ollie Watkins finding himself top of a list no striker wants to lead. In this episode of the My Old Man Said Podcast, David, Phil and Armen break down the Fulham win, the implications of Villa’s final three m…

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SFTW: Fulham or Bust – Villa’s Final Push for Top 5 21:56

7M ago21:56

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Aston Villa’s season comes down to this. After a nightmare week that saw them crash out of the FA Cup and fall further behind in the race for the Champions League, Unai Emery’s men return to Villa Park knowing that anything but a win over Fulham could end it all. In this episode of the My Old Man Said Podcast, David and Chris assess what went wrong…

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From Wembley Wreck to Must-Win Mission – Villa’s Champions League Dream Hangs in the Balance 36:32

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After one of the most deflating days in recent Villa memory at Wembley, Aston Villa have no time to sulk. With four Premier League games remaining, Unai Emery’s side must now win them all — starting with Fulham — if they want to avoid seeing their Champions League ambitions collapse. In this episode of the My Old Man Said Podcast, David and Chris d…

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SFTW: Villa's North Stand and Wembley Reality 31:46

7M ago31:46

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In the latest Something for the Weekend, we tackle the three main Aston Villa topics of the week. First of all, we look at the North Stand renovation at Villa Park, and then on the pitch, the loss at Manchester City and Villa's upcoming trip to Wembley. UTV Super VPN Discounted Offer with Extra Four Months Free & 30-Day Money Back Guarantee This ep…

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Villa's Champions League Hopes Hang in the Balance 37:48

7M ago37:48

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After the clashes with Newcastle and Manchester City, Aston Villa's end of season destiny remains uncertain. UTV Super VPN Discounted Offer with Extra Four Months Free & 30-Day Money Back Guarantee This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is sponsored by NordVPN. NordVPN allows you the opportunity to help get access to those 3pm Saturday or 2pm …

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Villa Park's Greatest Night… That Wasn’t - PSG, Pride & What Comes Next 36:03

8M ago36:03

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What a night. What a performance. What a heartbreak. Aston Villa are out of the Champions League, but after one of the most electric nights Villa Park has ever seen, Unai Emery’s side walk away with heads held high — and a new standard set. David and Chris unpack the full fallout of a wild, unforgettable night under the lights as Villa fought back …

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Villa Are In the Fight – Champions League Push & a Defining Week Ahead 19:16

8M ago19:16

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Aston Villa have done what few expected — four league wins on the bounce and back in the thick of the Champions League chase. After a composed win over Southampton and with huge clashes against PSG and Newcastle looming, this could be the most pivotal week in modern Villa history. In this episode of the My Old Man Said Podcast, we reflect on the si…

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Nothing to Lose – Villa’s Do-or-Die Night Against PSG 24:42

8M ago24:42

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With Villa Park set for a blockbuster European night, Aston Villa stare down the biggest challenge of their season: overturning a first-leg defeat to one of Europe’s most relentless teams, Paris Saint-Germain. In this episode of the My Old Man Said Podcast, David and Chris go full throttle into what Villa must do — tactically, mentally, and emotion…

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From Doubters to Believers – Can Villa Stun PSG and Keep the Champions League Dream Alive? 30:52

8M ago30:52

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It's time for Aston Villa's biggest game on the European stage for 42 years, as they begin their two-legged Champions League quarter-final clash against PSG in Paris. Unai Emery's men are certainly underdogs, but do they carry an element of surprise? Namely, they don't even know themselves how good they could potentially be. UTV Super VPN Discounte…

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Villa’s Forest Win Fuels Champions League Gatecrash & PSG Preparation 24:49

8M ago24:49

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After three back-to-back Premier League wins, Aston Villa fans can start looking at the league table again without wincing. A place in the Champions League next season isn't off the table anymore and the Europa League looks a potential back-up plan. While Villa will be challenged keeping the season going across three tournaments, they have a fully …

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Can Aston Villa Deliver in Death or Glory Stakes? 55:28

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After an international break, when Unai Emery took those who stayed behind to Dubai, came progress through to the FA Cup semi-final and a useful Premier League away win against Brighton. With a Champions League quarter-final on the horizon, we look ahead to PSG and look back at Preston and Brighton. With a fully fit squad at his disposal can Unai E…

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Villa’s Champions League Dream Lives On – Bruges Done, PSG Awaits! 30:00

9M ago30:00

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Aston Villa have done it! After 42 years, Villa are back in a Champions League quarter-final, securing their place with a controlled performance against Club Brugge to win 6-2 on aggregate over two legs.. But now, the stakes are even higher – PSG await in what promises to be a monumental clash and a real test of Unai Emery's European pedigree. We l…

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Villa's Defensive Grit, Watkins Debate & Champions League Focus After Brentford Win 31:34

9M ago31:34

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Unai Emery kept the same backline against Brentford, as he did in the first leg of Villa's Champions League against Brugge - has he finally found a settled line-up? Also, Ollie Watkins does his standard Dr Jekyll and Hyde routine - scoring and adding to his big chances missed. We discuss Emery's defensive evolution and a rare clean sheet. Plus, in …

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What Changed in Bruges? Villa’s Key Adjustments & Brentford Preview 16:56

9M ago16:56

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We look back at what was behind Aston Villa's improvement from November to March in Bruges, as they put one foot firmly into the Champions League quarter-finals. Plus, we look ahead to Villa's trip to Brentford. UTV Super VPN Discounted Offer with Extra Four Months Free & 30-Day Money Back Guarantee (Bonus 6 months free offer) This episode of the M…

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Aston Villa Sharpen Aim for Quarter-final Double 45:02

9M ago45:02

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After comfortably dispatching Cardiff City at Villa Park in the FA Cup, it's time for Villa's double Club Bruges date, to see if they can also get into the Champions League quarter-finals. We forget the Premier League to focus on two tournaments that Villa are still well-placed to achieve in. UTV Super VPN Discounted Offer with Extra Four Months Fr…

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Mixed Emotions Against London Teams Dent League Ambition 46:43

9M ago46:43

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After backing up a decent performance against Liverpool, with a win against Chelsea, Villa were looking like they were getting some momentum, until they turned up at Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace. We look back at Villa's two very different results against the London clubs. UTV Super VPN Discounted Offer with Extra Four Months Free & 30-Day M…