Villa Podcast: The Official Aston Villa Podcast
Get exclusive access to current Aston Villa players and behind-the-scenes content you won't find anywhere else. VillaTV's Kate Tracey and Villa legend Alan McInally deliver deep-dive interviews with your favourite stars from the current Men's & Women's Teams, and legendary tales from the players that laid the foundations at Villa Park before them. Kate and Rambo take you closer to Aston Villa than ever before. Follow now to never miss an episode and stay connected with all the latest Villa news at www.avfc.co.uk.
Episodes
Kenny Swaine: “I Did One Thing Right in That Cup Final”
From failing a football proficiency test at school to lifting the European Cup with Aston Villa, this is the remarkable story of club legend Kenny Swain.
In this episode, Kate Tracey and Lee Hendrie sit down with the former Villa defender to reflect on a career that took him from Birkenhead to the pinnacle of European football.
Kenny discusses the huge influence of legendary manager Ron Saunders
UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE WINNERS || ISTANBUL REACTION
Live pitchside reaction as Unai Emery and Matty Cash join the VillaTV panel after Villa were crowned UEFA Europa League Winners.
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VILLA QUALIFY FOR UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Match reaction as Villa secure their place in next season's UEFA Champions League as they beat Liverpool 4-2 in the final match at Villa Park this season.
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WE'RE OFF TO ISTANBUL | Villa 4-0 Nottingham Forest (Agg. 4-1)
Reaction to the scenes as Villa booked their place in the UEFA Europa League Final in Istanbul after a 4-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in the semi-final second-leg.
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Lucy Staniforth: 18 Years in the Game
From training on pitches with knee-high grass to becoming one of the most respected voices in the game, Lucy Staniforth reflects on a career shaped by resilience, sacrifice and a deep love for football.
In this episode, Kate Tracey and Alan McInally sit down with the Aston Villa Women midfielder for a thoughtful conversation about the experiences, people and moments that have defined her journey
Match Reaction: Watkins: "It's a great milestone to hit."
Ollie Watkins joins Michelle Owen and Alan McInally post-match after he netted his 100th Villa goal in Villa's 3-0 win over Bologna.
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Ezri Konsa: Stepping Up
In this episode of the Villa Podcast, Kate Tracey and Alan McInally sit down with Villa’s number four and vice-captain, Ezri Konsa, for an honest and reflective conversation about leadership, growth and staying grounded.
Ezri looks back at growing up in Newham, a football-mad part of London, and his early days at the legendary Senrab F.C. He reflects on being scouted by Charlton Athletic, comin
1996 League Cup Winners Roundtable | Townsend, Little, Draper and Wright ft. Mark Bosnich
To mark 30 years since lifting the Coca Cola Cup - manager, Brian Little, captain Andy Townsend, Mark Draper and Alan Wright sat down to share their memories of that day at Wembley.
Featuring a special appearance from a certain Australian goalkeeper.
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Match Reaction: Amadou Onana gives his reaction after a big win at Villa Park.
Amadou Onana joins the panel after Villa beat West Ham United 2-0 in the Premier League.
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Match Reaction: Jadon Sancho reflects on Lille win in Europa League
Jadon Sancho joined the panel after Villa booked their place in the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals setting up a tie with Bologna.
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Leon Bailey: “I Missed This Dressing Room”
In this episode, Kate Tracey and Alan McInally sit down with Leon Bailey for a relaxed and revealing conversation about his journey, his roots, and what Villa means to him.
Leon reflects on growing up in Kingston, where sport was everywhere, he explains how football ultimately found him. And despite becoming known for his explosive speed, Leon shares how he simply wasn’t the fastest by Jamaica’s
Match Reaction: Villa leave it late against Brighton
Leon Bailey joins the panel as Villa beat Brighton 1-0 in the Premier League.
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Match Reaction: Tyrone Mings: "One thing you can guarantee with this team, is that we won't quit."
Listen to the reaction as Tyrone Mings joins Post-Match Live after Villa come from behind to beat RB Salzburg.
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Matchday Mental Health & Wellbeing Support Hub
You can find the mental health and wellbeing hub on the first floor of the Holte pub at every Premier League home game, and you can Text AVFC to 85258 to be connected to SHOUT - anytime, day or night 24/7 for free confidential support.
For more information: https://www.avfc.co.uk/club/mental-health-wellbeing-support/
Supporting Supporters, Together Against Suicide.
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John Gregory: Regrets, Greats, and the Villa Family
John Gregory’s Aston Villa reign came close to greatness, but one regret still lingers.
Former Aston Villa manager John Gregory joins the Villa Podcast to reflect on his time at the club, the moments that shaped his legacy, and why Villa still feels like one big family.
John opens up about the frustration of never lifting a trophy, the pain of the 2000 FA Cup Final defeat, and the lessons that s
Match Reaction: John McGinn's reaction as Villa beat Forest 3-1
John McGinn joins Kate and the panel after his brace helped Villa beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 in the Premier League.
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Villa Podcast: The Best of 2025
In this special Best of 2025 episode, Alan McInally looks back on some of his favourite moments from the year. From an exclusive FA Cup semi-final interview with Tyrone Mings, to rare sit-downs with Villa legends David Platt and Andy Townsend, a standout chat with man-of-the-moment Morgan Rogers, and a brilliant change of pace with Cricketer and Villa fan, Chris Woakes.
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Match Reaction: Morgan Rogers: "It's a nice feeling to be in that dressing room at the moment."
Morgan Rogers joined Kate Tracey, Alan McInally and James Chester pitchside after his double secured the points against Manchester United in the Premier League to make it ten wins in a row.
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Tony Daley: “I was always going to play for Aston Villa”
He turned down Birmingham, took the bus with fans to his own game, and became one of Villa’s fittest ever players Tony Daley’s story has it all.
In this episode, Alan McInally and Kate Tracey sit down with Villa legend Tony Daley to relive the journey of a player who went from the Holte End to the pitch and lived every dream he had as a kid.
Dales opens up about being the youngest of seven, gett
Match Reaction: Reaction to Buendía's stoppage time winner v Arsenal
Emi Buendía joins the VillaTV panel after he netted a 95th minute winner against Premier League leaders Arsenal at Villa Park.
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Match Reaction: Boubacar Kamara screamer wins it against Wolves
Boubacar Kamara joined the VillaTV panel after his strike secured the points at Villa Park against Wolves.
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Match Reaction: Villa beat Young Boys thanks to Donyell Malen double
VillaTV were joined by Donyell Malen after Villa's 2-1 win over BSC Young Boys in the UEFA Europa League after the Dutchman's double sealed the win at Villa Park.
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Chris Woakes: Villa, The Ashes & A Lesson in Cricket
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 steep
Match Reaction: Amadou Onana gives his verdict on Bournemouth win
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.
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Gabby Agbonlahor: “My father-son relationship with Martin O’Neill”
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-s
Match Reaction: Man City win delights Matty Cash
Matchwinner, Matty Cash joined Kate Tracey, Alan McInally and Garry Thompson for post-match reaction after Villa beat Manchester City in the Premier League.
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Jed Steer: Life Between the Sticks and Villa’s Road Back to the Premier League
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 s
Match Reaction: Donyell Malen reacts to Villa's win over Burnley
Match reaction as Kate Tracey, Alan McInally and Andy Townsend were joined by matchwinner Donyell Malen pitchside at Villa Park.
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Match Reaction: Villa put three past Fulham at Villa Park
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.
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Match Reaction: John McGinn "The important thing was to get the win"
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.
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Inside Deadline Day with Sancho, Elliott & Lindelöf
In this episode of Villa Podcast, we rewind to a dramatic Deadline Day at Bodymoor Heath. Host Kate Tracey introduces Aston Villa’s latest arrivals, Harvey Elliott, Jadon Sancho and Victor Lindelöf, as they share their excitement about joining Unai Emery’s squad and beginning their new chapter at B6. From first impressions to their ambitions in claret and blue, hear directly from the players as Vi
Noelle Maritz: Cup Runs, Family Vibes & Villa’s WSL Ambition
The WSL season is here and Noelle Maritz says Aston Villa are ready to make a statement.
In this episode of The Villa Podcast, Noelle talks to Kate Tracey and Lee Hendrie about her winning mentality “on the pitch, I want to win”, and why she believes Villa can push for silverware this season. She shares how a call from Carla Ward convinced her to join, what gives this squad its “family vibes,” an
Dean Saunders: “Villa was the best move ever for my career”
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
Brian Little: “Nothing could have stopped me managing Villa” (Part Two)
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 aft
Brian Little: “I achieved far more than I could ever have imagined” (Part One)
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 talen
Andy Townsend: A True Villa Captain
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 c
Match Reaction: Amadou Onana “This Feels Like Home”
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.
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Match Reaction: Tielemans’ Fulham winner keeps Champions League hopes alive
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.
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Garry Thompson: “I Cried My Eyes Out When I Left Villa”
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
Tyrone Mings on FA Cup Semi Final: “There’s no getting away from how big this is”
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, t
Match Reaction: Rogers and Malen score to beat Forest
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.
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David Platt on Aston Villa, Italia 90, and Life in Italy
In this special episode of Villa Podcast: 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 care
Rachel Daly: “Prove People Wrong”
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
Morgan Rogers: "Unai Saw Something in Me"
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 U
James Chester: “I came to Aston Villa to get the club promoted”
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
Youri Tielemans - “I’ve always been a leader”
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 w
Darius Vassell - Boyhood Villa dreams, Sven-Göran Eriksson and a freak accident with a drill
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 incredib
Lee Hendrie - Living every Villa fan's dream, the nightmare debut, playing for England and a disaster in Indonesia
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.
W
Dennis Mortimer – “The best part of being the Captain is lifting trophies”
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, t
Stiliyan Petrov – “The decision you can’t prepare for”
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
“I want to fulfil my potential with Aston Villa” - Amadou Onana’s Champions League Reaction
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 dra
Coming Soon... Villa Podcast: The Official Podcast of Aston Villa
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 Vi
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