Dean Saunders, the Welsh striker who lit up Villa Park in the early 90s, joins Kate Tracey and Alan McInally for a captivating look back at his time in claret and blue. Dean reflects on playing alongside Villa legends Paul McGrath and Steve Staunton, sharing insights into what made those players so special and the camaraderie within the squad during his time at the club. He also reveals the story behind that famous umbrella photo with Dalian Atkinson, giving fans a glimpse into the personality and humour that made him such a popular figure among supporters and teammates alike. In a wide-ranging conversation, Dean opens up about his journey to Villa Park, the characters he played with, and his memories of representing one of English football's most historic clubs during a memorable period in the club's history. An episode full of personality, stories, and genuine affection for Aston Villa, from a striker who gave his all in claret and blue. 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

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

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

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

Kate Tracey is joined by Lee Hendrie and James Chester to break down Aston Villa’s season-defining 2-0 win over Spurs. They discuss Boubacar Kamara’s first Premier League goal, Villa’s impressive squad depth, and the electric atmosphere at Villa Park. Plus, Amadou Onana reveals his favourite Villa Park moment of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join VillaTV's Kate Tracey pitch-side at Villa Park with former Aston Villa players, Alan McInally and Garry Thompson, as they dissect Villa’s 1-0 victory against Fulham. Youri Tielemans’ bullet header, an assist on John McGinn’s 200th appearance, and a vital clean sheet are all discussed, as Villa’s Champions League hopes remain intact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Villa Podcast: The Official Aston Villa Podcast, hosts Kate Tracey and Alan McInally sit down with former Aston Villa forward Garry Thompson for a fascinating deep dive into his journey from Villa fan to Villa player.   Thompson shares heartfelt stories about growing up as a die-hard Aston Villa supporter, the unforgettable moment he first stepped into Villa Park, and the pride of signing for his boyhood club. He also opens up about his early career at Coventry City, his clash with Graham Taylor, and the legendary manager’s role in putting Aston Villa back on the map.   Expect never-heard-before tales, including a fiery bust-up at Sheffield Wednesday, how a meeting with Doug Ellis sealed his dream move to Villa, and the emotional farewell that left him in tears.   This is a must-listen for Aston Villa fans and football lovers alike—tune in now for an episode packed with passion, nostalgia, and insider stories from a true Villa man!   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

In this special episode of Villa Podcast, hosts, Kate Tracey and Alan McInally are joined by Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings, joins us ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup Semi Final clash with Crystal Palace, offering a brilliant insight into the mindset and preparation inside the camp.   In a refreshingly honest and thoughtful chat, Tyrone opens up about the pride he feels in his comeback this season, the importance of understanding his role in a strong squad, and how compartmentalising setbacks has been key to his journey post-injury. He reflects on Villa’s incredible run, how it’s met his expectations because of the sheer quality in the squad, and why Unai Emery keeps everyone on their toes.   We also dive into dressing room routines, the psychology of matchday, and why sometimes it’s easier to fire up Call of Duty than sit alone with your thoughts. Plus: what fans don’t see behind the scenes, clear roles and responsibilities, and a funny moment involving a pair of goalkeeper gloves you won’t want to miss.   “There’s no getting away from it” - a must-listen episode with one of Villa’s leaders. 🎧 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

VillaTV's Kate Tracey is joined pitch-side at Villa Park by Aston Villa legends Stiliyan Petrov and Lee Hendrie to react to Unai Emery's side's seventh consecutive win - three points in a 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest. We hear from one of the goalscorer's Donyell Malen who talks to us about his hand in tonight's win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special episode of Villa Podast: The Official Aston Villa Podcast, Kate Tracey and Alan McInally sit down with former England and Aston Villa legend David Platt for an exclusive deep dive into his incredible career. Platt takes us back to his early days at Manchester United’s Youth Team, his breakthrough move to Aston Villa, and the pivotal role Graham Taylor played in shaping his career. He reflects on the magic of Italia 90, that unforgettable volley against Belgium, and what it was like playing under the legendary Bobby Robson. We also explore his time in Italy, where he starred for clubs like Bari, Juventus, and Sampdoria, and his international experience, including a story about some mischief in Trinidad and Tobago. Plus, he reveals his favourite goal from an illustrious career that saw him become one of England’s finest midfielders. Don’t miss this must-listen episode filled with untold stories and Villa nostalgia! 🎧 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

Villa Podcast: The Official Aston Villa Podcast is back as Kate Tracey and Alan McInally welcome Aston Villa Women’s FC forward, Euro 2022 Winner and former Lioness, Rachel Daly onto the show. Villa’s number 9 joins us in a break from training at Bodymoor Heath to discuss her rise from playing football in a boy’s team in Harrogate to becoming the top scorer for Houston Dash, the pride she felt in representing England Women for the first time and winning the Lionesses’ first major honour at Euro 2022. Also, Rachel recalls a dream debut for Aston Villa and why her focus is now firmly on winning her first trophy for the club. 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

In this episode of Villa Podcast: The Official Aston Villa Podcast, Kate Tracey and Alan McInally are joined by one of Aston Villa and England’s most exciting prospects, Morgan Rogers. Villa’s number 27 discusses how spells at several clubs up and down the country have formed him into the player and person he has become today. He also touches on how he came to sign for the club after impressing Unai Emery in an FA Cup tie, an unexpected phone call from Jacob Ramsey and of course, that hat trick against Celtic in the Champions League. 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

James Chester returns to Bodymoor Heath to reflect on his career and time at the club in the sixth episode of Villa Podcast: The Official Aston Villa Podcast. Kate Tracey and Alan McInally sat down with James in a new location of the Boardroom at Bodymoor Heath where he spoke about coming through the Manchester United Academy, overcoming several severe knee injuries, and his fondest memories as a Villain. The former Wales international talks about learning from the likes of Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic and John Terry. Now playing for Salford City, he tells us how hard it is to give up on your playing career, despite injury setbacks. And we also hear how he is officially an Aston Villa fan after falling in love with the club during his time here. 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

Youri Tielemans joins Kate Tracey and Alan McInally in the players' lounge at Bodymoor Heath for episode six of Villa Podcast: The Official Aston Villa Podcast. The Belgian International opens up about the start of his Villa career, his respect for Unai Emery and who is the quickest player in the squad. Youri also touches on his beginnings at Anderlecht, a certain FA Cup Final winning goal and wearing a bodycam on his debut in a pre-season friendly against Newcastle United. 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

In the fifth episode of Villa Podcast: The Official Aston Villa Podcast, we speak to former striker for the Villa, Manchester City and England, Darius Vassell. Kate Tracey and Alan McInally sat down with Darius in the Players’ Lounge at Bodymoor Heath where he spoke about growing up within a stone's throw of Villa Park and fulfilling his dream of playing for the club. He spoke about the incredibly influential role the late Sven-Göran Eriksson played in his career; working with him at Manchester City, bringing Darius back from Turkey with Leicester City, and of course handing him his England debut. We also heard how he coped with the heartbreak and mental toll of missing a decisive penalty, sending England home from Euro 2004. We also busted some myths on this episode, as Darius told us the truth behind his injured toe and the Black+Decker drill... 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

In the fourth episode of Villa Podcast: The Official Aston Villa Podcast, we welcome local lad, childhood Villa fan and former midfielder for the club, Lee Hendrie. Lee sat down in the Players’ Lounge at Bodymoor Heath with Kate Tracey and Alan McInally to discuss his career and journey that lead him from Villa Park, to Indonesia, before settling down with a career in the media for Sky Sports. We hear about Lee’s nightmare debut and the advice he received from a footballing legend in the aftermath; the story of his call up to the England squad; and how a strange series of events lead him to a disastrous spell in Indonesia in the twilight of his career. 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

In the third episode of Villa Podcast: The Official Aston Villa Podcast, we welcome club legend and European Cup winner, Dennis Mortimer. Dennis sat down in the changing room of Villa Park with Kate Tracey, Alan McInally and the European Cup itself, to discuss his career and journey that lead him to captaining this magnificent club. Ahead of Villa’s huge European night against Bayern Munich, the former skipper recalls his memories from that famous night in Rotterdam in 1982, and what he makes of Unai Emery’s side’s chances in the Champions League this season. This episode was recorded on 11th September 2024. 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

In the second episode of Villa Podcast: The Official Aston Villa Podcast, we welcome club legend Stiliyan Petrov.   Stan sat down in the changing room of Villa Park with Kate Tracey and Alan McInally to discuss his life growing up in Bulgaria, his journey from Celtic to Aston Villa, and eventually receiving the Captain’s armband for the club. The Villa fan-favourite also opened up about his acute lymphoblastic leukaemia diagnosis; how he heard the news, how his family reacted, and coming to terms with walking away from his footballing career.   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

Here we go!!!   In the very first episode of Villa Podcast: The Official Aston Villa Podcast, we welcome superstar summer signing Amadou Onana to the podcast.   He sat down at Bodymoor Heath with Kate Tracey and Alan McInally to discuss all things Aston Villa including how he’s settling in at Villa Park, his footballing journey around Europe and his reaction to the club's UEFA Champions League draw! Plus, make sure you listen to the end of this episode to find out how you can WIN an exclusive signed Onana home shirt!   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

Coming soon! A new podcast for Aston Villa fans! 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices