Episodes

  • Chris Woakes: Villa, The Ashes & A Lesson in Cricket

    Chris Woakes: Villa, The Ashes & A Lesson in Cricket
    Nov 21 2025
    Chris Woakes joins Villa Podcast ahead of a huge Ashes series in Australia. With the Ashes in Australia just weeks away, former England all-rounder and lifelong Aston Villa fan Chris Woakes joins Kate Tracey and Alan McInally for a brilliant chat that blends cricketing insight with claret-and-blue passion. Chris opens up about what Villa means to him, growing up in Birmingham with a family steeped in the club, and the biggest highs (and toughest lows) from his England career, including that shoulder injury. He also breaks down how he sees this Ashes series playing out… and even gives Alan and Kate a few cricket lessons along the way. Plus, his honest thoughts on the current Villa side under Unai Emery. 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 1 min
  • Match Reaction: Amadou Onana gives his verdict on Bournemouth win

    Match Reaction: Amadou Onana gives his verdict on Bournemouth win
    Nov 9 2025
    Join Kate Tracey, Alan McInally and Garry Thompson as they were joined by goalscorer Amadou Onana after Villa beat Bournemouth 4-0 at Villa Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Gabby Agbonlahor: “My father-son relationship with Martin O’Neill”

    Gabby Agbonlahor: “My father-son relationship with Martin O’Neill”
    Oct 29 2025
    What were Gabby Agbonlahor’s most influential moments and his biggest regrets? In this revealing episode, the Aston Villa legend sits down with Kate Tracey and Alan McInally to reflect on the highs, lows, and defining memories from his unforgettable career in claret and blue. Gabby opens up about his rise through the Villa Academy, the tough loan spells that built his character, and the “father-son” relationship he shared with manager Martin O’Neill. He relives his favourite moments at Villa Park including his incredible record against bitter rivals Birmingham, and explains how he used the hatred from opposition fans as motivation to perform. It’s a raw and unfiltered look at the pride, passion, and lessons learned from one of Aston Villa’s most iconic modern players. 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 29 mins
  • Match Reaction: Man City win delights Matty Cash

    Match Reaction: Man City win delights Matty Cash
    Oct 26 2025
    Matchwinner, Matty Cash joined Kate Tracey, Alan McInally and Garry Thompson for post-match reaction after Villa beat Manchester City in the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • Jed Steer: Life Between the Sticks and Villa’s Road Back to the Premier League

    Jed Steer: Life Between the Sticks and Villa’s Road Back to the Premier League
    Oct 8 2025
    Jed Steer cemented his place in Aston Villa folklore with that penalty shootout against West Brom and he finally tells the story. In this episode of The Villa Podcast, Kate Tracey and Lee Hendrie are joined by Jed Steer as he opens up about his unforgettable role in Villa’s 2019 promotion push: the play-off heroics, the truth behind the Jedi mind-games with Mason Holgate, and what it meant to step onto the Wembley pitch in the final against Derby County. He also reflects on his journey to becoming Villa’s number one, his bond with the fans, the highs and lows of life as a goalkeeper, and how it felt to be part of the club’s rise back to the Premier League. With honesty and humour, Jed shares stories that will bring back the goosebumps for every Villan. 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Match Reaction: Donyell Malen reacts to Villa's win over Burnley

    Match Reaction: Donyell Malen reacts to Villa's win over Burnley
    Oct 5 2025
    Match reaction as Kate Tracey, Alan McInally and Andy Townsend were joined by matchwinner Donyell Malen pitchside at Villa Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Match Reaction: Villa put three past Fulham at Villa Park

    Match Reaction: Villa put three past Fulham at Villa Park
    Sep 28 2025
    Join VillaTV pitchside as Kate Tracey, Jed Steer & Lee Hendrie are joined by Villa skipper John McGinn for post-match reaction to Villa's 3-1 win over Fulham in the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • Match Reaction: John McGinn "The important thing was to get the win"

    Match Reaction: John McGinn "The important thing was to get the win"
    Sep 26 2025
    Join VillaTV pitchside as Michelle Owen, Alan McInally and Andy Townsend are joined by match-winner John McGinn for post-match reaction to Villa's UEFA Europa League win against Bologna FC 1909. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    12 mins