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Villa Podcast: The Official Aston Villa Podcast

Villa Podcast: The Official Aston Villa Podcast

By: Aston Villa FC
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 VillaTV’s Kate Tracey and former Villa big man Alan McInally take you behind the scenes at Villa Park, Bodymoor Heath and beyond. Kate and Rambo will be bringing you exclusive, deep dive interviews with some of your favourite players from the clubs past and present, getting the inside scoop on the latest club news and taking you on the road as Villa embark on their Champions League adventure. Make sure you are following this podcast so you never miss an episode and keep up to date with the latest club news via www.avfc.co.uk. Up the Villa! Villa Podcast: The Official Aston Villa Podcast is a Sport Social Podcast Network production for Aston Villa FC. Football (Soccer)
Episodes
  • Brian Little: “Nothing could have stopped me managing Villa” (Part Two)

    Brian Little: “Nothing could have stopped me managing Villa” (Part Two)
    Jul 23 2025
    In Part Two of our chat with Brian Little, the Villa legend tells Kate Tracey and Alan McInally how he made his emotional return to Villa Park, this time as manager. Brian reveals how nothing was going to stop him taking the job, telling Leicester City he’d walk away from management altogether if they blocked the move. He recalls his first days with the squad, walking into the dressing room after his first game and declaring: “You’re going to be a Brian Little team starting tomorrow.” The conversation also touches on his sharp eye for talent, from quickly scouting a young Gareth Southgate to making sure he signed the player who would become a key figure for club and country. Missed Part One? Go back to hear Brian’s rise through the Villa ranks, the 1977 League Cup Final, and the injury that ended his playing career far too soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Brian Little: “I achieved far more than I could ever have imagined”

    Brian Little: “I achieved far more than I could ever have imagined”
    Jul 8 2025
    What was it really like to be Aston Villa’s rising star in the 1970s? In this special two-part interview, Villa legend Brian Little sits down with hosts Kate Tracey and Alan McInally to reflect on the highs and heartbreaks of his unforgettable playing career at Villa Park. In Part One, Brian opens up about his early life and journey to becoming one of Aston Villa’s most exciting attacking talents. He relives the glory of the 1974/75 season, and that iconic League Cup Final replay against Everton, scoring the winner in the dying seconds. The conversation also turns to the cruel injury that brought his playing days to a premature end, and the deep bond he formed with the club that would define his football life. This is a must-listen for Aston Villa fans who want to hear the inside story from one of the club’s most influential figures. From boyhood dreams to Wembley glory, Brian Little’s Villa story is as emotional as it is inspiring. Subscribe now and stay tuned for Part Two, where we dive into Brian’s time in the dugout and the managerial legacy he left behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Andy Townsend: A True Villa Captain

    Andy Townsend: A True Villa Captain
    Jun 4 2025
    Andy Townsend, the last Aston Villa captain to lift a major trophy for the club, joins Kate Tracey and Alan McInally for a deep-dive into his journey from non-league football to cup-winning captain. Andy reflects on those iconic League Cup triumphs in 1994 and 1996, reliving the legendary battles with Tranmere Rovers and Manchester United, and sharing what it truly meant to lift silverware in claret and blue. He also opens up on how Ron Atkinson brought him to Villa, unforgettable calls with Terry Venables and Sir Alex Ferguson, and how it felt living next door to Doug Ellis. In a wide-ranging conversation, Andy shares his honest view on modern-day punditry, his non-league beginnings, and the journey into the media world. He draws comparisons between the side he played in and the current Unai Emery team, highlighting the balance of the Brian Little era and why today’s Villa squad reminds him of his time playing alongside the likes of Savo Milosevic. An episode full of insight, pride, and nostalgia, from a true Villa captain. Subscribe now to the Official Aston Villa Podcast and never miss an episode and to check out a full video version of this podcast head to: https://www.avfc.co.uk/video/ Up The Villa! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 9 mins
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It was really good and factual and stories . I also love the talking of the players. Great book. Highly recommended!!!

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