Best Rupert And Verna Podcasts (2025)

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Villa beat seat chucking male children 24:56

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6h ago24:56

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The husband flies solo.... Emery's genius continues as he rotates 9 and still progresses to 3rd in the Europa league - what a coach! Subjects discussed with himself Donny Maalen masterclass Superbly dominant first half Woefully casual second Status in Europa league Remaining fixtures The crowd violence Some very strong performances - Maalen, Youri,…

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3 points, 4th place, Villa the form team in Prem? 36:42

6h ago36:42

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Villa beat Leeds in a typical wind and rain lashed Elland Road Talking points: The win 4th place Dirty Leeds Typical first half, the subs changed the game Rogers and Maalen Watkins - what next? Hosted by Audiomeans. Visit audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite for more information.By Rupert & Verna

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Villa hit 4 - Buendia in football heaven 35:25

21d ago35:25

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Husband Rupert flies solo on his match report on Villa best performance of the season match - tale of the tape Buendia reclamation project The redemption men - joined by Martinez Best midfield in the Prem? 4th best defence Watkins And of course I’m right on Harvey Nicolls Hosted by Audiomeans. Visit audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite for mo…

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Villa beat Maccabi and go 6th 20:07

24d ago20:07

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Villa win 2 nil and the husband Rupert goes solo for an immediate post match review He really liked the result was the only thing that mattered we go 6th and closer qualification to the knockouts Rogers/Maalen/Maatsen/Bogarde played well Martinez - good recovery game Youri's return and what a reverse pass! and thank god Buendia is fine I didn't lik…

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10 reasons why we lost at Anfield 27:29

17d ago27:29

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Rupert is joined by Cousin Nick to discuss (sadly) the loss at Anfield. After the huge wins against Spurs and City we lived in hope, so why didn't it happen? Here are some reason why: When on top in first 25 minutes we didn't score Gravenberch being fit was a huge blow - he gells it together Back to the future for Liverpool - only one new player in…

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Impeccable Villa beat City - Match Report 31:29

1M ago31:29

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Husband and wife team Rupert and Verna discuss their trip to Villa Park What game, what a performance by the lads and what a tremendous atmosphere in the Holte. They discuss: the goal the redemption arc of Mathew Cash Other recovery projects - Buendia, Pau Torres, Onana Unai The formation What's up with Watkins Hosted by Audiomeans. Visit audiomean…

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Steal that 2nd goal from the Louvre!! 1:07:32

1M ago1:07:32

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The cousins Jo and Nick join husband Rupert to share the joy of Villa's 3rd win in row in the EPL and 5 on the bounce in all comps. Villa score two outstanding goals, buts it's the performance which was more thrilling - control, control, control! They discuss the goal the performance the towels the wet message on paper the formation the players sco…

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"LAZY" - EMERY BLAMES THE PLAYERS 40:06

2M ago40:06

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Wife Verna joins husband Rupert in an incredible night - which will probably define Unai's Emery tenure as Aston Villa - where in a 10 minutes post match Interview Unai blames HIS players for being not committed to his philosophy, not playing how he wants and most dramatically that some are LAZY! Verna and Rupert discuss this shocking development -…

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WOEFUL VILLA - AGAIN!!! 14:59

2M ago14:59

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Final whistle - the husband Rupert gives an immediate 15 mins on another awful performance Dreadful cowardly line up by Emery Transfer business sitting on the bench Wasteful first half again Bloody walking football again Maatsen, Sancho, Guessand, Elliot all useful when they came No leadership from the old guard No leadership from Emery who stormed…

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Possession obsession - questions over tactics remain after cup exit 17:11

3M ago17:11

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Immediate post match reaction as Villa exit the Caraboa cup in their first match. Another frustrating night of slow, turgid, ponderous football. Pedestrian, walking football meets 3 dimensional chess. Dull, dull, dull and Emery has a lot to figure out and decisions to make. Different team, same coach and his obsession with anti football style tacti…

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Are Villa better now the window has closed? 58:48

3M ago58:48

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The high line returns for another episode. Husband Rupert tries to get Cousins Nick and jo to focus on the Transfer window: Are Villa stronger? Do we feel better after the dreadful Crystal palace debacle, but have new arrivals changed the mood? UEFA SCR and PSR - totally screwed the Villa in its domestic league? Martinez saga - what's the truth? Mo…

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Crisis what crisis - time to stop feeling sorry for ourselves 32:56

3M ago32:56

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The High Line - a weekly Villa discussion Husband Rupert and cousin Jo discuss a week of tremendous depression and disappointment Why is this happening - one incident or all of them combined? How do we stop? and can we hope for better? Hosted by Audiomeans. Visit audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite for more information.…

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GREAT POINT, POOR PERFORMANCE 30:22

4M ago30:22

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Husband and wife Team Rupert and Verna discuss the borefest at VP. Was it Emery's tactics or the players very off colour performance? SCR and PSR fucking suck. Hosted by Audiomeans. Visit audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite for more information.By Rupert & Verna

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PREDICTION POD 25/26 45:24

4M ago45:24

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Husband Rupert and wife Verna are joined by their 2 cousins Nick and Jo to share their thoughts/dreams/fears for Villa going into the new season starting this Saturday. Questions discussed: What position will Villa finish? Will they top their own mini league? Does last season give any clues to this? What one thing would they like the Villa to chang…

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Bienvenue Evann Guessand 41:41

4M ago41:41

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Husband Rupert and Cousin Nick discuss the perfectly timed arrival of Evann Guessand As its been a while they of course end up discussing lots of other things, but they do agree on Guessand, his impressive stats last year at Nice and his potential. Plus Rupert slags off another friendly Thumbnail designed by another family member Soren Dani Hosted …

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Emi "Dibu" Martinez - what are you thinking? 39:09

5M ago39:09

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Husband Rupert from Married to Claret and Blue is joined by his cousin to discuss why Dibu is considering leaving 6th placed Aston Villa for 16th place Man Utd? What on earth is he thinking? Money? A new project? Villa's poor defence? Emery boring him with videos? Hosted by Audiomeans. Visit audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite for more infor…

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PSR Deadline looms - how much trouble are Villa in? 38:33

6M ago38:33

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Wife Verna Interviews husband Rupert on Villa's finances How much shit are Villa actually in? How much do we think they need to avoid a breach and points deduction Will they have to sell someone? What are the options available to Monchi and team? What is PSR/FFP/? How much can you lose? What is the UEFA rules on players salaries to revenue? Who mig…

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DISASTEROUS - EMERY/MARTINEZ/PLAYERS/ REF/ - WHO IS TO BLAME? 44:12

6M ago44:12

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THE COUSINS AND HUSBAND TURN ON THIS CALAMITIOUS PERFORMANCE Hosted by Audiomeans. Visit audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite for more information.By Rupert & Verna

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CL so close now - Villa move into 6th! 35:37

7M ago35:37

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Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert discuss the game and the huge implications for Villa's chances of Champions League qualification for the second year running The toughest of the remaining games complete and that's 21 points from 24 and fast finishing Villa seem calmer than some very nervous teams above. A very measured performance, full of ex…

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A vital win - could it mean CL in 3 weeks time? 33:29

7M ago33:29

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Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert discuss their trip to the Villa and their vital win in the chase for champions league qualification. Topics discussed: The safe standing area in the Holte End Overall thoughts on the performance - professional while also being sloppy Team selection Scoring the players and MOM The weird substitutions Hosted by …

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Semi final shitshow - 5 reasons why? 34:39

7M ago34:39

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Rupert of the Husband and wife team bravely flies solo to try and find reasons why yesterdays FA cup semi final turned into such a horror, nightmare shit-show. He boils it down to 5 reasons Emery's conservative nature on team selection The teams awful soporific walking football start Special section on Pau Torres (with a few others) The treatment o…

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Emery confuses team/supporters and himself 35:43

7M ago35:43

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Emery treats an ageing Man City like PSG and sacrifices momentum and in the end crucial points. CL qualification seems to have gone. Husband Rupert's attacks: Emery's strange tactics Emerys subs Playing Rogers on the right Martinez season turning into a nightmare Pau Torres contributing to this mess Cousins Nick and Jo try and bring some reason to …

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Villa destroy the Toon 43:15

8M ago43:15

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Husband is joined by Cous Jo to do a quick final whistle chat after Villa's incredibly comprehensive victory over media darlings and previous team most likely to achieve UCL qualification Newcastle. No need to type further on what's on the pod - LISTEN TO HOW BRILLIANT VILLA WERE Hosted by Audiomeans. Visit audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialit…

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For 25 mins everyone believed we would score again..... 49:04

8M ago49:04

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Verna hosts Europe's leading Husband and wife podcast on all things Aston Villa. How do you summarise one of the greatest nights in Aston Villa's history - ever? Nick apologises to Mcginn, Verna thinks Rashford lifted the whole team to new levels, Jo and Rupert bang heads again about Rashford and Watkins. They discuss all the goals, all the misses,…

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Valiant Villa finally cave to impressive PSG 55:39

8M ago55:39

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The Cousins Nick and Jo join husband Rupert to discuss the Villa's impressive structure and defence against a superb PSG. Does having only 25% possession mean you played poorly? What a wonderful team goal for Rogers. PSG score 2.5 worldies to beat us. Villa still very much in this tie - believe! Hosted by Audiomeans. Visit audiomeans.fr/politique-d…

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It's all about the 3 points - Villa enhance CL qualification 26:08

8M ago26:08

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Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert discuss Villa's excellent and vital win against Nottingham Forest. The married couple are in ClubMed in Marbella but took time out from crappy Pina Colodas to cheer on this fabulous 3 points. Talking points 8 changes by Emery, now he looks like a genius fast start The game seemed over at 15 mins Garcia and par…

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Statement away win, limbs and revenge for Bobblehatgate 37:03

8M ago37:03

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A full family pod, first ever!! Europe's leading husband and wife podcast on all things Aston Villa are joined by both cousins - yes the wife, the husband and both Cousins: Rupert so excited he forgets to press record and misses some great stuff We discuss Nicks trip with his kids in the away end - Limbs, Asensio, Rashford, the singing all game and…

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WEMBLEEEEEEEEE - VILLA REACH FA SEMI FINAL 37:07

8M ago37:07

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Immediate full time whistle discussion with the Cousins and the Husband. from Married to Claret and Blue, Jo discusses what its like to support a team where you are so confident that they will find a way to win. The husband Rupert admits to still remaining nervous at the end of the first half and Jo asks him to stop scapegoating. I cant help it - D…

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Paris here we come - Villa in CL quarters 26:45

9M ago26:45

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Rupert is joined by his cousins Nick and Jo to discuss the comfortable 3 nil win over FC Bruges PSG up next Brilliant Emery engineers a masterclass Rashford superb Assensio superb Maaatsen superb Hosted by Audiomeans. Visit audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite for more information.By Rupert & Verna

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Huge old skool away win for Viila 35:17

9M ago35:17

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Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert are reunited to discuss Villa dogged, resolute, heroric, bodies on line defending that was an Emery team from 18 months ago, Big talking points: Disasi MOTM and what a fun defender - head it, kick it, fuck it Mings and Konsa - the band back together and weird that then clean sheets return. Watch out Pau Robin …

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One foot in the CL last 8 27:28

9M ago27:28

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Married to Claret and Blue discuss last nights glorious victory and try and understand how Villa took a game that was drifting to a draw and turned it into such a convincing victory. Key points Early goal for Bailey Rashford half chance Bruges equalise great save from Martinez Second half the incredible clearance/save by Mings Emery changes the gam…

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Villa cruise into quarter finals 39:48

9M ago39:48

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Europe's leading Husband and wife team on AVFC Rupert and Verna visit their beloved Villa and stand outside the Trinity entrance A for 25 minutes, missing 12 mins of the match. Villa cruise into last 8 Garcia/Bogarde/Assensio the stand out players. Rashford also does well - created 6 chances Watkins played to get his scoring touch back - hmmmm! Eme…

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Palace punish pathetic Villa 30:03

9M ago30:03

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Husband Rupert begs his cousins Nick and Jo to come on to a final whistle pod to try and understand what on earth happened in that second half collapse against Crystal Palace. Emery's formation and team selection seemed to completely undermine all that excellent work in the second half against Chelsea. Villa, the show pony, pass the ball around a b…

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Crystal Palace preview with Mark King 27:57

9M ago27:57

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Mark discusses........ The fabulous end of to last season The sale of Olisse and buying of the 3 replacement players How do they play? Glasner and his attributes plus his Austrian maxim Ismaila Sarr - he was nearly a Villan. Wharton Thank god that Mathew Turner isnt playing Hosted by Audiomeans. Visit audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite for …

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Marcus and Marco Magic a win 31:38

9M ago31:38

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Verna returns to join husband Rupert to discuss the pulsating, riveting, nerve shredding victory over CL qualification rivals Chelsea. Rashford arrives at half time and with Mcginn, Youri, Maalen and Assensio somehow get Villa over the line to a win with 2 goals in the second half , Another slow start, another goal given to the opposition, another …

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Valiant Villa hold Worlds best 39:28

9M ago39:28

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Husband is joined by the cousins Nick and Jo, as its a midweek game and Verna the wife is only contractually obliged to appear at weekend premiership games, The cousins discuss the pulsating, heart aching nature of the game could have won and could have lost it the villa midfield dominant Martinez saves wow Garcia recovery was superb form after thi…

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Rashford is indeed Marcus Rashford - but Villa blow another opportunity 22:03

10M ago22:03

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Husband - of European's leading podcast on Aston Villa by a married couple - does a solo, final whistle pod on the very disappointing result against a team with only10 men for over 50 minutes. Same old, same old Lazy, casual and complacent defending Poor finishing from Watkins and now too consistently... Dreadful corners Not capitalising on other t…

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Final whistle - quick view on the FA cup win 25:05

10M ago25:05

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Husband and wife team get together (virtually) from the Midlands and Paris to give an enthusiastic thumbs up to Villa's win against Spurs. Close to the best performance of the season. Emery surprises with leaving the new stars on the bench. But Garcia and Maalen both do exceptionally well. Garcia goes from Spanish second division to playing against…

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The transfer window - Strategic Planning or Scramble Gamble 33:38

10M ago33:38

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Husband from Europe's leading Husband and wife podcast on all things Aston Villa discusses the Villa's hectic transfer window with Cousin Jo Harper. They discuss in detail the departures of Billy Jean Bidace, Human Statue Carlos, the Skittle Buendia, Kosta N , who is Joe Gaucia? and finally the big transfer of the window the departure of Jhon Duran…

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FA Cup preview with spurs fan Gary Collins 25:15

10M ago25:15

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LIfe-long Spurs fan Gary Collins bravely joins the Husband, Rupert to discuss Spur's season - the injuries, Ang ball, levy, the signings and the kids keeping it going. They also discuss the history between the clubs in the cup and parallels in their recent poor trophy haul Gary gives a view on whether Ange will survive a defeat at Villa and go out …

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Emery has no plan after CL games 24:51

10M ago24:51

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Rupert - the husband- does a quick final whistle view of the very disappointing 2 nil loss at Wolves What's Emery's plan after a mid week game, continue to play a tired team? The injuries are not helping Wolves should have been 4 nil up at HT Villa make 4 subs - 3 make a difference the Ref and Var deliver another awful performance That's probably i…

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Mediocre Villa are a mid table team, but Mings walks 25:19

10M ago25:19

25:19

Husband and wife Verna and Rupert have an immediate reaction to more dropped points against West Ham. Villa's position as the 8th be team feels right as they are now adrift from better teams above No doubt more excuses of tiredness to follow Great start and lovely one touch football, great finish from Ramsey Ming's injury definitely impacted the Vi…

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Monaco misery - was is that bad? 43:14

10M ago43:14

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The family get together - the cousins Nick and Jo join Rupert; (the husband) while Verna continues her slow journey back from Nice/Monaco. We discuss in detail what went wrong: Was it the substitutions that stopped any momentum why didn't they hit the ball longer down the channels? to 2 strikers? What is plan A and B for Emery? Emery looks pissed o…

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Villa stop Arsenal's title challenge (again) 16:36

11M ago16:36

16:36

Husband manages the pod on his own as V watches the Villa in bed with flu. Rupert discusses the brave comeback, the courage to fightback after looking dead and buried A great game for Sky - goals galore, lots of woodwork and a VAR handball goal ruled out Kamara/Martinez, Mings, Konsa, Youri all herioc Neither team could defence crosses Villa still …

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Turkeys on Tyneside - Taylor, Tindall and the Amazon Tossers 33:29

11M ago33:29

33:29

Husband and wife team Rupert and Verna chop up up Newcastle 3 Villa 0. Villa lose a game that was spoilt by referee Anthony Taylor, who sent off Jhon Duran far too quickly for most supporters, managers and pundits. Except the perfect idiots commentating and reviewing on Amazon Prime who all agreed Duran deserved it and then seemed thoroughly disapp…

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Storm Jhon blows away Saints 29:51

12M ago29:51

29:51

Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert discuss Villa moving back to 6th from 12th after 2 home victories. Duran's excellent 2 performances and a goal, Mcginn much better in the 10 role, Rodgers playing better (rampant against Brentford. But what in sweet jesus is going on upfront - Watkins in 12 minds dithering, Bailey with cheese string hammys and…

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Fans losing their shit after 4 losses 38:34

1y ago38:34

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Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert discuss the worst period during the Sultan of Unai's amazing reign. No notes just freedom to express the struggles in the league cup, Europe and twice in the League We will get better Hosted by Audiomeans. Visit audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite for more information.…

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Elation, Admiration and finally Frustration 39:48

1y ago39:48

39:48

Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert discuss the week when Villa finally find full match form and deliver 3 complete performances, except the final kick of the 3rd match. They start with Bournmouth and their trip to Villa Park - watching from The Cells and being pitch level and the perspective that gives Then a view of the comprehensive Bologne p…

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A review of the season so far...... 1:00:25

1y ago1:00:25

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Europe's leading Husband and wife podcast team on Aston Villa invite Cousin Nick to join in a conversation with Rupert on the season so far. The Boys discuss Has it been a successful start so far? Has the Bayern result papered over a few crack? Have we not played that well yet? Have we lost to the only good team we have played in the league so far?…

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Newsflash - Duran signs until 2030!! 20:07

1y ago20:07

20:07

Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert jump onto a pod to discuss Jhon Duran slightly surprising decision to increase his deal with Villa. Verna not that surprised. Rupert impressed by the Villa's decision and protecting their newly prized, priced asset. Crazy horse's value skyrocketing, from zero to cult hero and now on some serious wedge! Oh and …