#84 - The Pre-Match Social - Burnley at Home

The Villa Talks - An Aston Villa Podcast

The Villa Talks - An Aston Villa Podcast

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il y a 3 ans 1:15:19

MP3•Maison d'episode

1. Socios/NFTs/Football Sponorship - Our special guest Joey D'Urso from The Athletic gave us an excellent insight into the issues surrounding Socios and how it impacts our club

2. Hero and Villain of the week - Jacob Ramsey - The Great Barr Gerrard

3. Vital Statistics - Preview of the Burnley game

4. Villa Vault - a look back at a previous meeting between the two sides with some trivia thrown in

Guests: Joey D'Urso, Sam, AJ and Carl

Host: Omar

Twitter: @villapodcast

Instagram: @thevillatalks

Youtube: /thevillatalkspodcast

#84 - The Pre-Match Social - Burnley at Home

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published il y a 3 ans

MP3•Maison d'episode

1. Socios/NFTs/Football Sponorship - Our special guest Joey D'Urso from The Athletic gave us an excellent insight into the issues surrounding Socios and how it impacts our club

2. Hero and Villain of the week - Jacob Ramsey - The Great Barr Gerrard

3. Vital Statistics - Preview of the Burnley game

4. Villa Vault - a look back at a previous meeting between the two sides with some trivia thrown in

Guests: Joey D'Urso, Sam, AJ and Carl

Host: Omar

Twitter: @villapodcast

Instagram: @thevillatalks

Youtube: /thevillatalkspodcast

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#117 | It's Happened Again! | Aston Villa 1 - 0 Bayern Munich | #AVFC #UCL 1:01:55

il y a 25 weeks1:01:55

1:01:55

The boys return to discuss the historic victory over Bayern Munich at Villa Park in the Champions League. Join us with your comments and questions as we go live! Please subscribe and like! Host: Omar Guests: AJ, Carl and Chadsy X: https://x.com/villapodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevillatalks/ Check out our previous audio episodes: https://podfhttps://podfollow.com/the-villa-talks-podcast #AVFC #PL #UTV #Podcast…

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#116 | The Pre-Match Social | The Comeback Kings on the Road | #AVFC 30:42

il y a 25 weeks30:42

30:42

Dan Bardell joins Omar to discuss the trip to Ipswich. Will Villa continue their good form ahead of the crucial clash against Bayern Munich? Host: Omar Guest: Dan Bardell X: https://x.com/villapodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevillatalks/ Check out our previous episodes: https://podfhttps://podfollow.com/the-villa-talks-podcast #AVFC #PL #UTV #Podcast…

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#115 | Aston Villa Run Riot On Return To Champions League | #AVFC #AstonVilla #UCL 39:00

il y a 27 weeks39:00

39:00

Rob Warner joins Omar to discuss last night's victory as Villa return to the elite of European Football. Host: Omar Guest: Rob X: https://twitter.com/villapodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevillatalks/ Check out our previous episodes: https://podfhttps://podfollow.com/the-villa-talks-podcast #AVFC #PL #UTV #Podcast…

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#114 | R.I.P Gary Shaw | Everton and BSC Young Boys #AVFC #AstonVilla #UCL 53:15

il y a 27 weeks53:15

53:15

The boys return to discuss the Everton result, the return to the Champions League/European Cup and the tragic news of Gary Shaw's passing. Host: Omar Guests: Sam and Alec X: https://twitter.com/villapodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevillatalks/ Check out our previous episodes: https://podfhttps://podfollow.com/the-villa-talks-podcast #AVFC #PL #UTV #Podcast…

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#113 | The Late Night Ramble | Everton Preview | #AVFC #AstonVilla #EFC 1:05:25

il y a 28 weeks1:05:25

1:05:25

Omar and the boys are back for the second week running to discuss all the happenings at Villa, on and off the pitch. We look forward to the return of Premier League football, post-international break. Will Ezri Konsa be fit? Will Watkins start? Can Villa continue their winning ways? Host: Omar Guests: Sam, Carl and Alec X: https://twitter.com/villapodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevillatalks/ Check out our previous episodes: https://podfhttps://podfollow.com/the-villa-talks-podcast #AVFC #PL #UTV #Podcast…

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#112 | The Late Night Ramble | Champions or Chumpions League | #AVFC #AstonVilla #UCL #ChampionsLeague 50:09

il y a 29 weeks50:09

50:09

A new season and a new fresh start for the pod. Some old and some new faces join Omar to discuss all things Villa, both on and off the pitch. With the ticket pricing details being released, the boys discuss their thoughts and the impact on the core fan base. Host: Omar Guests: Sam and Alec X: https://twitter.com/villapodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevillatalks/ Check out our previous episodes: https://podfhttps://podfollow.com/the-villa-talks-podcast #AVFC #PL #UTV #Podcast…

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#111 | Aston Villa Join The Elite | Champions League Baby! #AVFC #AstonVilla 53:03

il y a 45 weeks53:03

53:03

Aston Villa have finally done it...Top 4 secured. The boys discuss how it happened, the reaction, the social media posts, the awards dinner outfits and what happens next Host: Omar Guests: AJ, Carl and Jaro X: https://twitter.com/villapodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevillatalks/ Check out our previous episodes: https://podfhttps://podfollow.com/the-villa-talks-podcast #AVFC #PL #UTV #Podcast…

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#110 | The Post Match Rant | Brighton Review | Olympiacos and Liverpool #avfc #astonvilla 1:03:00

il y a 46 weeks1:03:00

1:03:00

From the Stands of Villa Park - Hermoso Linked Hero and Villain of the week - Brighton and Olympiacos Dissected Vital Statistics - Can Villa overturn a 2 goal deficit? Can Villa secure Champions League football on Monday night against Liverpool? The Villa Vault - a look back, trivia style Host: Omar Guests: Sam and Alec X: https://twitter.com/villapodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevillatalks/ Check out our previous episodes: https://podfhttps://podfollow.com/the-villa-talks-podcast #AVFC #PL #UTV #Podcast…

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#109 The Post-Match Rant | Chelsea Review | Olympiacos and Brighton Preview #avfc 1:15:00

il y a 47 weeks1:15:00

1:15:00

The boys are back with the usual format: - Point gained or two lost? - Can we wrap up top 4 this week? - Olympiacos and Brighton Preview - The Villa Vault returns Host: Omar Guests: AJ and Carl X: https://twitter.com/villapodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevillatalks/ Check out our previous episodes: https://podfhttps://podfollow.com/the-villa-talks-podcast #AVFC #PL #UTV #Podcast…

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#108 | We've got our Villa Talks back #AVFC #AstonVilla 1:10:00

il y a 48 weeks1:10:00

1:10:00

We are back on a short term basis to a job ala Robbie Keane. Join us as we discuss what's changed since we were last on, the week that was and the run-in! Host: Omar Guests: AJ, Sam, Carl and Jaro X: https://twitter.com/villapodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevillatalks/ Check out our previous episodes: https://podfhttps://podfollow.com/the-villa-talks-podcast #AVFC #PL #UTV #Podcast…

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#107 | Danny Ings to West Ham | Mid-Season Review | Saints Preview #AVFC #Southampton 45:16

il y a 2 years45:16

45:16

Chadsy joins me as we look forward to Southampton game and assess how the season has gone so far. Plus we look at the latest transfer rumours as the window is well underway. As we recorded the episode, Danny Ings finalised his move to West Ham! Host: Omar Guests: Chadsy Twitter: https://twitter.com/villapodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevillatalks/ Check out our previous episodes: https://podfhttps://podfollow.com/the-villa-talks-podcast Sponsored by Mibe Digital. Please subscribe and like this video #AVFC #Southampton #PL #UTV #Podcast…

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#106 | Ings at the Double | Post Match Rant | Brighton 1-2 Aston Villa #AVFC #BHAFC 58:17

il y a 2 years58:17

58:17

Aston Villa finally record their first away win in the Premier League this season as Unai Emery's men come from behind to win at Brighton. Plenty of talking points in this one! Host: Omar Guests: AJ and Sam Twitter: https://twitter.com/villapodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevillatalks/ Check out our previous episodes: https://podfhttps://podfollow.com/the-villa-talks-podcast Sponsored by Mibe Digital. Please subscribe and like this video #AVFC #BHAFC #PL #UTV #Podcast…

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#105 | 27 Years Later - Man Utd finally beaten at Villa Park | Post Match Rant 57:00

il y a 2 years57:00

57:00

A historic win 27 years in the making. Aston Villa have finally beaten Man Utd at home in the Premier League. Emery's men put in an excellent performance to put away an in-form Man Utd side. The boys join me to analyse the win and look forward to the League Cup match against the same opposition. Host: Omar Guests: AJ, Sam and Jaro Twitter: https://twitter.com/villapodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevillatalks/ Check out our previous episodes: https://podfhttps://podfollow.com/the-villa-talks-podcast Sponsored by Mibe Digital. Please subscribe and like this video #AVFC #MUFC #PL #UTV #Podcast…

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#104 - The Pre-Match Social - Man Utd at Home 1:13:44

il y a 2 years1:13:44

1:13:44

The Unai Emery era begins! First up for the new manager is Man Utd at home. No one said it would be easy. The boys join me to discuss Emery's first game and look back at the awful loss against Newcastle Utd. Host: Omar Guests: AJ and Jaro Twitter: https://twitter.com/villapodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevillatalks/ Check out our previous episodes: https://podfollow.com/the-villa-talks-podcast/view Sponsored by Mibe Digital. Please subscribe and follow…

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#103 - The Late Night Ramble - Unai Emery Is Villa Manager 1:10:00

il y a 2 years1:10:00