Best Liam Doherty Podcasts (2026)

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Knuckleball MacPhee, stag do Martinez and Watkins resolution 50:11

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7h ago50:11

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A win that wasn't priced in. Villa go to Chelsea, a direct rival for the top five, and instead they stay in the hunt for top 1. A huge three points, another turnaround for this team full of character and this entire squad that's pulling together in the same direction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Morgan free man-on-man, Lindelof's left foot and DOMINANT United 47:16

3d ago47:16

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Gary Neville thinks Manchester United were by far the better team. Ruben Amorim thinks the better team lost. Both don't seem to tally that Morgan Rogers plays for Aston Villa. And they're both missing A LOT about their own points. We discuss a SECOND victory over Man United in Unai Emery's tenure.å Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…

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Aston Villa and the war on XG 36:38

8d ago36:38

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Nine wins in a row for Aston Villa and the noise is loud. They're talking about the title race in one room and they're scratching their heads in the numbers room, needing to believe that this won't keep going. We talk about the West Ham game, the mistakes, the goals and, yes, the EXPECTED goals - and how Villa are actually USING the data in their f…

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Mad man Emery, Arsenal take it personally & a team to be proud of 43:52

18d ago43:52

43:52

Unai Emery haunts Arsenal again. Aston Villa arrive in the title race and we dedicate the WhatsApp Whinges to Arsenal fans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Spirit of Sherwood, cooking Rogers, fearless Ollie & ego van Hecke 49:19

28d ago49:19

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Is Maatsen good? Do Villa have any respect for Brighton? Is the seagull the most annoying of all the animals? We have a lot to talk about after Aston Villa make it 8 from 9 and beat Brighton again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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McGinn the legend, Chris Kavanagh and Emery's mean 35:21

24d ago35:21

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Maybe teams should start doing something about Villa's outside of the box goals? Rob Edwards and Wolves taken care of at Villa Park but it wasn't for the want of Chris Kavanagh's whistle and lack thereof. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Malen mania, Cup Champion Sancho and Rogers revival 46:36

1M ago46:36

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What a win after a great turnaround after a terrible first half - podcasting wise, this is nearly a perfect game! Is there a more likeable player than John McGinn during our time watching? What has happened to Ollie Watkins? Emery, with a fresh haircut, is gaslighting Liam about Morgan Rogers too. McGinn trigger Morgan Rogers loves MacPhee Cup Cham…

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Matrix Martinez, scrappy Buendia and The Legs Explorer 41:49

2M ago41:49

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Aston Villa destroy Bournemouth - not on your little XG sheet, in reality. Unai Emery dishes out a timely reminder of the Basque Country hierarchy to Iraola and a lot of people are moving on the Weimann Meter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Emi Martinez CPD, tippy-tappy Villa and the nutmeg trophy 38:17

2M ago38:17

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The usual loss at Anfield, the now-too-usual Emi Martinez clanger. We talk Christmas, education and Aston Villa's decision to ignore Arne Slot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Erling Balaban, honest Malen & Pep's respect 48:31

2M ago48:31

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Villa beat Man City again. Matt Cash stars again and this time he's only the bloody match-winner. We discuss Emery waiting on Guardiola, Onana's defensive nous and Jadon Sancho's reaction to being brought off. And of course, again, who will take the next penalty? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The anti-Targett, Gerrard's moments and Pau's inspiration 34:52

3M ago34:52

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We're back and Villa are well and truly back now as Unai Emery fixes the mini crisis. A lot of players going up on the Weimann Meter after that Spurs performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Brave Bizot, bullish Buendia and Bravearse's battlecry 31:56

3M ago31:56

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It's a process but Aston Villa are finding the man they use to be. They're finding their way home. Their fans are helping. Their write-offs are stepping up. And suddenly we have three wins in one week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Fulham Grace, Buendia character and United obsession 44:34

3M ago44:34

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Three goals in one game and our first three points of the season. Say thank you, Fulham. So much content outside of SO MANY goals. WTF award is back. Say thank you, Martinez. Rogers goes back to back on the Leon Bailey award. And Elmo is back to win one too. All that, and Liam takes us on a brief tour of Irish history and song. Hosted on Acast. See…

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Pau Lines, MacPhee steps up, Rogers liability 42:11

3M ago42:11

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Who will take Aston Villa's next penalty? I'm actually asking. We don't know. But we go through the thin options. A good win to finally get our season started and get the European campaign up and running nicely. And some competition is emergine. We discuss Malen or Watkins. Maatsen or Digne. Elliott or Rogers. And Monchi leaving. Hosted on Acast. S…

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Emery leaves early, Watkins howler(s), Elliott and 'identity' 53:37

4M ago53:37

53:37

Unai Emery leaves his Aston Villa team to fend for themselves in Sunderland as he heads off the pitch before full time. Ollie Watkins sitters are back but whilst Jadon Sancho should've had an assist, Emery was critical of Harvey Elliott and we're not sure he's right to be. A terrible start to the season so some broader questions being discussed ton…

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Grealish v Cash, Lindelof the midfielder and Michael Owen the anorak 48:20

4M ago48:20

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Aston Villa still can't score and don't look like they can create a chance. Emery has been looking for signings but the players were the same and it was even more narrow and more slow. Michael Keane cements his place in the top 5 of our favourite non Villa entities. Jack Grealish asks for a second yellow for Cash again and Damian Vidagany takes to …

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Martinez letdown, old man Rogers, and Cash drying the ball 44:38

4M ago44:38

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An embarrassing 24 hours all told and we have a lot of things to talk about. Emi Martinez is a no show whilst Marc Guehi gives a man of the match display for his team. Matt Cash features in two opposition goals and Guessand or Malen don't make much difference to this stale team right now. Happy international break. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr…

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What Amorim is saying, Sean Dyche logic and dream job at the club 23:41

4M ago23:41

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Tyrone's clock, new corner routine and Emery's excuse 46:48

4M ago46:48

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A terrible result, horrific performance. Aston Villa firing a warning shot at their own fans who were thinking they might enjoy this season. What happened at Brentford was sobering. Some players are playing well below the standard and some of the coaching ideas aren't working right now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Mings on Ramsey, Lampard or Solskjaer, and FPL gameweek 1 28:30

5M ago28:30

28:30

Fallout from the weekend, fashion segment latest, FPL update and your mails - what's not to love? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rogers tumbles, Cash's fist, JJ leaves and Drury's Corner 47:21

5M ago47:21

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An underwhelming start to the season but it's a start and we're podcasting! Liam got overexcited at a wedding last week, Konsa got overexcited at the sight of Gordon and Marco Bizot impresses. Jacob Ramsey bids his farewells to join Newcastle. We debut a new segment called Drury's Corner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Things we need to bin for the new season | Set piece coaches taking over and Tom Brady 32:47

5M ago32:47

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Hello! Sorry we went dark on you but that United game did things to us that required a lot of healing - but we're OVER IT. We're back! 2025/26 Aston Villa, hello. We have plenty to talk about, plenty to put in the BIN and we need you to join our Fantasy Football league: https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/y2iar8 Hosted on Acast. See…

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Master Bramall, Maatsen balloon, Martinez buffoon 1:04:43

7M ago1:04:43

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Arguments, regrets, and Europa League. Fitting to have an explosive last game of the season podcast. There was too much to talk about to make this our final pod of the season so there'll be a season review separately. Right now, it's all Man United v Aston Villa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Martinez the embodiment, Onana the unsung & the chances of UCL 43:00

8M ago43:00

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Post Spurs pod is late but it's up-to-date with talking points, I promise! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Europe, Watkins does it and Scott's foul on Mings 38:29

8M ago38:29

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Three qualifications for Europe in three seasons. Emery keeps doing it. The only question is, which European competition will it be? Fulham couldn't do it again for us... could they? We have the Rosenthal winner of the season and we have to stop and celebrate the club record Premier League goalscorer, Ollie Watkins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…

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Carragher's consistency, Vidagany's tweet and Watkins' cup finals 32:31

8M ago32:31

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Villa beat Fulham of course but there's a lot happening. The Spurs fixture has been rescheduled, Jamie Carragher has been contradicting himself over Trent Alexander Arnold coverage and Watkins has been missing chances whilst Tielemans does everything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Murder mystery special - who is to blame? 49:08

8M ago49:08

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I know what you did last April. Crystal Palace toy with Aston Villa again. Ismaila Sarr proves he's the best player on earth again. Fingers are being pointed and we've narrowed it down to TEN prime suspects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Disasi's throw, MacPhee's media tour and the Watkins/Rashford conundrum 49:26

9M ago49:26

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A gut punch in the 94th minute brings Villa's winning streak and unbeaten run to an end and puts Man City in a great spot for Champions League - and us in a tough spot. We talk about another Emi Martinez mistake, leaving ourselves with too much to do and some of the tired decisions that cost us in this game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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Emiliano Pirlo, Chesire Tindall and above-the-law Youri 56:57

9M ago56:57

56:57

Aston Villa dismantle Suadi Arabia to make it five Premier League wins in a row. Like Rory McIlroy, we're better when we're hunting and by God we're hunting. Modern Villa do clutch run-ins well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This is what football is all about 1:02:11

9M ago1:02:11

1:02:11

Proud. Sad. Hurt. Content. Aston Villa are out of the Champions League after beating PSG 3-2 under the magic of Villa Park. You can win while losing. We won. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Pool cue Marco, penalty argument, and Malen numbers 37:14

9M ago37:14

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Villa overcome Southampton but Ollie Watkins passes up two penalties that would've tied him as the club all-time Premier League top scorer... if he scored, which not everyone on the podcast thinks he would have. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Emi's portal, Kamara's position, Enrique's celebrations 56:03

9M ago56:03

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Is this tie over? PSG celebrations would make you think so. Unai Emery doesn't think that. A gut-punch of a late goal gives Paris a 3-1 win after Morgan Rogers put Aston Villa ahead briefly. A big game and outplayed, we're going to have plenty of podcast material. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Humble Malen, timeless Tielemans and unhappy Unai 43:49

9M ago43:49

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Villa beat Nottingham Forest to keep this spectacular run going and the squad is as healthy as it has ever been at the best possible time. We talk about the 2-1 win and look ahead to who next? Paris Saint Germain in the Champions League quarter finals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Matrix Watkins, Monster Emery, Marco numbers 53:13

9M ago53:13

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Villa destroy Brighton away from home and there is a feeling that we're in the kitchen at the right time. The Stuart Atwell circus did roll into town though so there's a lot to discuss on top of Rashford's pace, Kamara's class and Pau's return. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Rashford's cool, The Digne Meter, season-defining week 31:58

9M ago31:58

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Aston Villa are back in the FA Cup semi-final and Marcus Rashford is up and running on the goalscoring front. Lucas Digne provides two assists after making every case to be brought off and Unai Emery has come back looking slick from his break away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Look me in the eye, clever Rashford, classic McGinn 55:02

10M ago55:02

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Aston Villa are in the Champions League quarter finals. Club Brugge are wiped aside - eventually! That means there were enough groans for good WhatsApp Whinges and we even have two new award categories! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Olsen's feet, Disasi loves it and Villa won't let us give up 48:58

10M ago48:58

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An away win! A post-European win! Another win in March. Villa will not let us give up on our hope and a big win at Brentford keeps the league front still interesting with Champions League and FA Cup action to come this month. Tonight we ask the question, "are we good or are we shite?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Spider Mings, Youri's arc, era-fusing Villa 44:39

10M ago44:39

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Villa beat Club Brugge away from home in the Champions League and we put the ball into the mixer, we put the ball into the corridor of uncertainty and we have a penalty taker! This was fun. Please become a member (for free) on our Patreon channel at www.patreon.com/TheVillaPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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El Cabbagico, dangerous Rashford and poet Unai 34:27

10M ago34:27

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Aston Villa draw Preston North End in the FA Cup quarter final. We talk about the significance of the tie, the opportunities this season still holds and, of course, the 2015 run of the great Tim Sherwood. We dissect the Cardiff game and marvel at the effect Rashford and Asensio are having on the team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

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Konsa forgets, McGinn oversees, Emery freaks out 54:11

10M ago54:11

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Ooof. A bad night, weird decisions by Emery in terms of shape, players, mindset. Disappointing traits from players. But I promise the podcast is fun! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Konsa's boot, Rashford's pace, Sky 6 beating 46:06

11M ago46:06

46:06

A come-from-behind last minute winner against Chelsea. It doesn't get much better! What a night at Villa Park and what a story this is becoming for Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Disasi adventure, Darwin data and roundabout McGinn 50:43

11M ago50:43

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A good game with Liverpool at Villa Park. A good point despite losing the lead. Youri Tielemans and Ollie Watkins score but there's a lot to talk about including Mings coming back onto the WTF radar, Disasi coming into the filth category and Lucas Digne starring in his own horror movie. Glenn Whelan tweets and McGinn's fashion takes also on the men…

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Ankles-Up Ollie, Close Your Legs Rashford and Villa Park form 41:34

11M ago41:34

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The only thing to make a home draw with Ipswich entertaining is Liam giving his thoughts, five beers deep. Ollie Watkins is a record breaker and Marcus Rashford will start on Wednesday. James Maddison hitting out at critics too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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X-Rated Asensio, Ange's trenches, Marcus Rashford MBE 42:55

11M ago42:55

42:55

Well that was fun! Aston Villa turned on the style in a demolition of Spurs. The only caution is they'll rarely get to play against a team as open and clueless as that - but by God they looked good. Ramsey makes a lot of chances, and misses them. Asensio and Rashford treated the crowd but Donyell Malen was excellent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…

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Rashford reaction, Emi inaction, VAR faction 42:38

11M ago42:38

42:38

Death, taxes, and Wolves away. Another bad peformance at Molineux and a bad defeat as Villa's injury list growns. Marcus Rashford is announced mid-record. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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JJ pace, Watkins rollercoaster and Duran is gone 54:01

11M ago54:01

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Aston Villa are through to the last 16 of the Champions League! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Lucas Digne: Centre Back | Watkins 100 | Onana 3310 46:50

11M ago46:50

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Oh, that was a weird one. Aston Villa were phenomenal for a little bit. Then they weren't Then Lucas Digne got moved to centre back. Then our set piece routines got worse. Then we conceded. Then Martinez spilled the ball and we conceded again. But took a point. Let's talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Emery expectation, Watkins/Duran link, Celtic in the way 43:34

12M ago43:34

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Aston Villa put on a very disappointing performance and Unai Emery feels let down. The players seem to be not doing what he's asking when up against it and we look at the thread of boys who have come through the doldrums and how that affects them now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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T1000 Villa, Captain Youri, and rude Arteta 54:44

12M ago54:44

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A brilliant comeback from Villa earns a draw at the Emirates against Arsenal. Unai Emery keeps getting results against his old clubs. Tielemans and Kamara keep getting big performances from themselves. Aston Villa's 2025 continues in fine form and we discuss the game, the Sky coverage, the referee and Mikel Arteta. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr…

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Ollie's fight, Digne's revenge, 2025 Villa 54:22

12M ago54:22

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Villa make it three from three for the new year after an away win at Everton. We discuss the winner, the litany of fines and Boubacar Kamara. Arsenal's Gabriel and Forest's wrestling are both on the menu too as David Moyes makes a return to Goodison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…