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With high-profile transfers being increasingly scrutinised by the football media machine, we wonder why it's so difficult to properly assess new arrivals to the Premier League without allowing them time to bed in. I mean, remember Dennis Bergkamp's first season at Arsenal?!Marcus, Vish and Jim get stuck into that. Plus: what should Aston Villa realistically expect from Unai Emery and this team? Who's had the most fairytale-tinged ending to their career? And, after Neil Warnock parachutes in at Torquay, what other managerial comebacks would we like to see?Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back to answer your Aston Villa questions from the Mailbag, it's a fresh week with a huge fixture coming up on Wednesday.

Dan Bardell and Sky Sports News' Dave Reed are back to preview arguably the biggest game for Villa under Unai Emery. It's Aston Villa v Chelsea.

Chelsea's nightmare run continued at the Emirates as Arsenal inflicted yet another defeat on a Chelsea side that simply cannot stop self-destructing. Two set piece goals conceded, another red card, and a performance that raised deeply uncomfortable questions about where this club is truly heading under new ownership.Simon flies solo this week and pulls absolutely no punches in a raw, honest rant about Chelsea's latest humiliation. The discipline is non-existent, the defensive organisation is a embarrassment, and the same mistakes are being repeated week after week with zero accountability. This is not a blip. This is a pattern.Simon digs deep into what has gone wrong structurally at Chelsea since the ownership change — the standards, the culture, the identity — and whether the project is genuinely moving forward or simply masking deeper problems with noise and transfer spend. When did Chelsea stop being Chelsea?With Champions League qualification now hanging by a thread, Wednesday's home game against Aston Villa has taken on enormous significance. Top five is still possible, but this squad needs to find something — fast — because the window is closing with every passing week.

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe discuss Arsenal hard fought win against Chelsea and recap match week 28 of the Premier League. 0:50 - Arsenal relies on set pieces once again to get past Chelsea 19:43 - Manchester City continue to put pressure on title race 26:09 - Tudor and Tottenham Hotspur continue to struggle 34:10 - Round up of remaining results; Manchester United 2-1 Crystal Palace, Wolves 2-0 Aston Villa, Liverpool 5-2 West Ham United, Burnley 3-4 Brentford, Newcastle United 2-3 Everton, Brighton 2-1 Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth 1-1 SunderlandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are live to debrief the Wolves defeat and get the game out of their system.

This is not about one result. It is about direction.Aston Villa remain in a strong league position, but the performances beneath it are raising legitimate questions. The defensive numbers are impressive. Only five goals conceded in 2026. Structure is there. Organisation is there.Fluency is not.Across recent weeks, Villa's open-play chance creation has dipped sharply. The xG numbers now align with what the eye test has been saying for some time. Games at Villa Park have become tight, tense, and dependent on moments rather than patterns.There is also context. The midfield spine has been disrupted. Kamara, Tielemans and McGinn missing together strips out control and tempo. Yet Unai Emery has left Pau Torres benched, a player whose progressive passing underpinned last season's best performances.But every contender has injuries.This episode asks the harder question: is this a temporary grind phase, or are we watching a team slowly stalling?The Wolves fixture looms large. Win it, and momentum returns. Lose it, and doubt spreads quickly into the Champions League race and beyond.This is the stage of the season where narratives harden.Momentum or meltdown? The next few weeks will tell us everything.UTVGet a Great NordVPN DealGet a cracking deal on NordVPN with four months FREE & a 30 days money-back guarantee here: nordvpn.com/momsGET AD-FREE SHOWS and JOIN MATCH CLUBGet ad-free shows and extra shows, and join My Old Man Said's 24/7 Villa community, Match Club.For more details and to become a member, click here: Become a MOMS MemberJoin the show's listener facebook group The Mad Few.Credits:David Michael - @myoldmansaid Chris Budd - @BUDD_musicPhillip Shaw - @prsgameMy Old Man Said - https://www.myoldmansaid.comThis Podcast has been created and uploaded by My Old Man Said. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa are third.Six points clear of the Champions League trapdoor and yet it doesn't feel comfortable.This episode digs into the strange duality of Villa's current position. On paper, the table looks strong. After 27 games, Villa sit on 51 points, three clear of Manchester United and six ahead of the Champions League drop line. Historically, that buffer matters.But performances tell a different story. The attack has stalled. The midfield spine is missing. The Molineux record is grim.Kamara, Tielemans and McGinn absent has stripped control from the centre of the pitch. Pau Torres' progressive passing is badly missed. Villa are defensively solid, conceding just five goals in 2026, but they are not imposing themselves. Games are tight, tense and reliant on moments rather than dominance.And now comes Wolves away.Four games without a win at Molineux. The last victory came in lockdown. No witnesses. It barely counts .Wolves may be near the bottom, but they have athletes, a back three Villa struggle against, and nothing to lose. For them, it is a free hit. For Villa, it is a pressure point.Lose, and doubt creeps in fast with Chelsea and Manchester United next. Win, and the fear flips into leverage.Because here is the opportunity: Villa only need to finish above one of Liverpool, Chelsea or United to achieve their objective .That is the equation.Fear factor or opportunity?The next two weeks will decide the narrative of the season.UTVGet a Great NordVPN DealGet a cracking deal on NordVPN with four months FREE & a 30 days money-back guarantee here: nordvpn.com/momsGET AD-FREE SHOWS and JOIN MATCH CLUBGet ad-free shows and extra shows, and join My Old Man Said's 24/7 Villa community, Match Club.For more details and to become a member, click here: Become a MOMS MemberJoin the show's listener facebook group The Mad Few.Credits:David Michael - @myoldmansaid Chris Budd - @BUDD_musicPhillip Shaw - @prsgameMy Old Man Said - https://www.myoldmansaid.comThis Podcast has been created and uploaded by My Old Man Said. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pien Meulensteen is joined by Lee Hendrie and Izzy Christiansen to reflect on Wolverhampton Wanderers' impressive 2-0 victory over third-placed Aston Villa.Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcastYou can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by asking it to play "Sky Sports Premier League Podcast".For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-leagueFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick discuss Aston Villa's embarrassing defeat to Wolves.

Dan Bardell is live after the final whistle as Villa slump to their annual defeat at Wolves. Sponsored by: Nord VPN- Get your exclusive deal at nordvpn.com/1874

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has news of the Premier League, the Champions and the League of Ireland.Dublin derby preview as Bohemians host fierce rivals Shamrock Rovers at Dalymount Park, with live commentary coverage.Full breakdown of tonight's crucial fixtures across the League of Ireland Premier and First Divisions.Major sanctions handed to Drogheda United following supporter damage to facilities during their clash with Dundalk.Government update as Patrick O'Donovan confirms funding pause on artificial pitches has been lifted.Key early-season pressure building on several clubs as title hopefuls look to find form.Connacht derby preview and squad updates as western rivals prepare for a crucial showdown.Six English clubs discover their knockout path in the UEFA Champions League last-16 draw.Injury concerns grow around Evan Ferguson ahead of Ireland's vital World Cup playoff against Czechia.Contract boost for Brentford as head coach Keith Andrews commits his long-term future.European roundup as Celtic secure a historic win in Germany but exit Europe on aggregate.Progress in continental competition for Nottingham Forest despite a nervy second-leg defeat to Fenerbahce.Team news concerns for Liverpool as Florian Wirtz faces time on the sidelines.Relegation fears intensify for Wolves as they prepare for a must-win clash.Top-four ambitions continue for Aston Villa as they aim to strengthen their Premier League position.Expert analysis, manager reactions, and everything you need ahead of a packed weekend of football at home and abroad.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Mikey Burrows, Andy Thompson and Lee Naylor are somewhat delirious as Wolves beat Aston Villa 2-0 to move past Derby's points record and secure midlands bragging rights again. There's special praise for Adam Armstrong, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and great delight at all 4 Gomes being on the pitch alongside both Buenos in what the pundits call the best game of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob Edwards and Adam Amstrong have been speaking ahead of Wolves' Premier League game with Aston Villa at Molineux on Friday evening. Plus, Wolves Women head coach Dan McNamara looks ahead to the long trip to Middlesbrough on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ste is here with the latest Redmen Bitesize to discuss Liverpool's reported interest in Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, plus much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa have granted the 1897 Group space inside Villa Park to help boost the atmosphere for the remainder of the league season. The fan group will be visible inside Villa Park with flags and banners during the final five home league games of the campaign, after the club's football staff - including Unai Emery and Damian Vidagany - encouraged efforts to enhance the matchday atmosphere.

As we begin our build up to Friday Night Football at Molineux, Dan Rolinson and John Townley listen to your thoughts and opinions on Wolves - and share their own too.

Dan Bardell and Sky Sports News' Dave Reed are back to preview the Midlands derby between Wolves and Aston Villa.

Arsenal's financial results are in — and the numbers tell a story.In Episode 174, we break down the club's 2025 revenue surge, Champions League impact, sponsorship growth and wage structure, asking what it really means for Arsenal's trajectory. Is this sustainable growth? How does the new financial model affect future transfer windows? And with PSR gone and a new system incoming, what does the summer actually look like?We also debate the controversial 3.9% ticket price rise and the introduction of the A+ category for Champions League knockout games. With merchandise flying off the shelves and revenues climbing, is this smart business — or bad faith? Where should the balance sit between global growth and protecting match-going fans?From there, attention turns to Europe. The Champions League draw looms, with Arsenal facing either Atalanta or Bayer Leverkusen. We react to a chaotic knockout night, assess the possible paths ahead, and discuss what really matters at this stage of the competition — league phase fatigue or knockout mentality?Part two shifts to football matters on the pitch.We analyse squad dynamics ahead of Chelsea:– The left wing debate and whether Saka moves wide again– Ødegaard's role and match sharpness– Hincapié vs Calafiori at left-back– Defensive structure and late-game control– What Chelsea might change after recent stumblesIs this a statement opportunity? Or a potential banana skin?Plus, this week's Who Am I? takes us through one of the strangest transfers in Arsenal history — a story involving QPR, Palace, Spurs, Chelsea… and even NFL Europe.Financial growth. European tension. Chelsea at the Emirates.Arsenal move into the decisive stretch of the season — and the margins are tightening.Chapters:(00:00) – Arteta's Non-Negotiables Intro(00:57) – Revenue Surge: Champions League Impact & Sponsorship Growth(02:02) – Adidas Deal, Merchandise Boom & “Waitrose FC”(04:54) – Wage Structure & Contract Renewals(06:12) – Transfer Spending, PSR Changes & Summer Outlook(07:47) – Potential Sales Debate: Martinelli, White & Squad Balance(10:42) – 50 Merchandise Drops & Commercial Strategy(13:22) – Ticket Price Rise, A+ Category & Fan Debate(21:42) – Champions League Draw Preview(23:41) – Knockout Chaos & European Night Reactions(28:05) – New League Phase vs Knockout Debate(30:57) – PT.2 Who Am I? (Game)(32:29) – Prediction Game: Brighton vs Nottingham Forest(36:11) – Wolves vs Aston Villa & Palace Discussion(44:05) – Chelsea Preview(49:06) – Left Wing Debate, Ødegaard & Squad Decisions(55:53) – Defensive Structure & Closing the Game(01:04:28) – Who Am I? (Game) Answer & Transfer Story(01:08:26) – Closing Thoughts & Sign-Off

Dan Bardell is joined by Conor O'Neill, The Athletic's data analyst, to talk Harry Wilson. Available on a free in the summer, does the data show him as a good fit for Aston Villa and Emery? Sponsored by: Nord VPN- Get your exclusive deal at nordvpn.com/1874

It's a game of fine margins and, where Wolves are, we have to take chances when they come our way. But, the racial abuse aimed at Tolu after his penalty miss in the loss to Palace is completely unacceptable. We also chat the next game, at home to Aston Villa and which returning loan players should stay or go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Luke and  @LMETV  on LU2 Locker Room as we take a tactical look ahead of Wolves v Aston Villa in the Premier League. On the show we take a look at the following -  - What MUST Aston Villa do against Wolves - Predicting the Aston Villa XI - Wolves System - Importance of Jadon Sancho - Tactical MashUp Massive thanks again to  @LMETV  for joining me you can follow his socials here -  Instagram -   / luismechega.  . Substack - https://lmeavfc.substack.com/ Youtube -    / @lmetv      #astonvilla #avfc #premierleague #wolves

On today's Claret & Brew episode, we're going serious. It's time to address Aston Villa's lack of creativity up front and Ollie Watkins' form. Is it as simple to say the midfield injuries have hampered us, or should the remaining players raise their game to get the club over the line?

Dan and Flex discuss the battle for Champions League football on "The Social".

In Episode 27 of Season 6, we look back at one of the more exciting results of the season - a 2-2 comeback against Arsenal- and a loss to Crystal Palace. Can Wolves provide another improbable joyful moment against Aston Villa come Friday evening? --- Follow the show on X @wlwpod, on YouTube @WholeLottaWolves and on Facebook. E-mail us at wholelottawolves@gmail.com

Leeds United moved one point closer to safety at Aston Villa, but should it have been three? In this week's Inside Elland Road Podcast, Graham Smyth and Chris O'Connor react to Leeds' draw with the Premier League's third best team, give Anton Stach the flowers he should have had on Match of the Day, and pick out the top performers at Villa Park.The pair also preview Leeds' clash with Manchester City, and make their score predictions for the Elland Road game.

Welcome back to The Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet.Football finance expert Kieran Maguire returns for another Price of Football special, joining Jamie Carragher, Wayne Rooney and some of the biggest fan channels in the country to break down one of the most controversial areas of the modern game.We begin with an update on Manchester City's 115 charges, as Kieran explains where things stand and what could happen next, while City fan Luke shares his frustration at how long the case has dragged on.The focus then shifts to supporters, with rising ticket prices and concerns around the matchday experience. Are clubs turning their backs on fans? Kieran also highlights Aston Villa as the next club potentially at financial risk, and we discuss what that could mean. The debate extends to soaring World Cup ticket prices and the introduction of SCR rules, which could reshape how Premier League clubs operate.Has money taken over football, and where does the game go from here? Let us know your thoughts in the comments and don't forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Overlap.00:00 Intro01:31 Man City's 115 Charges10:43 PSR to SCR Explained15:39 Man United's Champions League Money Problem20:09 Shot On Target30:18 The ‘Big Six' & Do the Rules Favour the Established Clubs36:09 World Cup Ticket Prices41:34 Are Clubs Exploiting Loyalty50:46 Matchday Culture Under Threat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With only 1 win in the last 4 Premier League fixtures at Villa Park, it feels as though there are more questions than answers surrounding Aston Villa these days. With that in mind, Join Seb, Simon and Cole as the lads return to discuss salvaging a late point against Leeds United, our current best Villa XI and Friday's trip to Wolverhampton.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?How concerned should we be about Villa's recent run of form at Villa Park?Have recent Villa starting XI's been too slow?Ross Barkley's impact and best position.Abraham versus Watkins or both strikers together, perhaps?Expectations versus reality heading into Friday's trip to Molineux.STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comX: @HoltecastPodThreads: HoltecastBluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socialCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaSimon O'Regan: @SiOReganSebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8EPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children's Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, Craig and Dan reflect on the 2-0 defeat against Brighton at the Gtech. Following three outstanding performances in the league against Aston Villa, Newcastle and league-leaders Arsenal, Brentford were due the kind of performance they served up on Saturday.  We chat about Nathan Collins' form, lost ground in the race for European football, and a trip to Turf Moor and Burnley up next. Download Fanalysis now! https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/fanalysis/id6749045838 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jhon Durán has already played in five different countries, spanning from the bright lights of the Premier League to the high-stakes Saudi Pro League and the physical theaters of Turkey and Russia. Once hailed as the next big thing at Aston Villa, the Colombian powerhouse has become football's ultimate wanderer. We trace his rapid rise from Chicago Fire, his struggles to step out of Ollie Watkins' shadow, and whether his latest move to Zenit St. Petersburg is a fresh start or another detour. Is Durán a victim of modern football's chaos, or can he finally find the stability his massive talent deserves? Jhon Durán transfer history, Aston Villa wonderkids, Colombian players in Europe, Zenit St Petersburg strikers, Goalya daily soccer podcast

A Sky News exclusive has found that at least 21 police forces in England are still using Microsoft Copilot, despite it being at the centre of the Maccabi Tel Aviv incident last year.In November, football fans of the Israeli team were banned from attending an away match against Aston Villa in Birmingham.West Midlands Police had determined the risk was too high. The resulting outcry – including from the UK Prime Minister – led to the force's Chief Constable standing down.The force eventually admitted it had included false information provided by artificial intelligence software in justifying the decision.So why are many other constabularies still using the same platform?Niall speaks to Sky News Sports Correspondent Rob Harris following his investigation.Microsoft has told Sky News it "continuously evaluates" Copilot and urges companies to review how they are using it.Producers: Paul Wilkinson and Sam GruetEditor: Mike Bovill

Join Luke and  @LMETV  for our Match Preview for Wolves v Aston Villa in the Premier League, oh and welcome to LU2 Locker Room. On the show we talk about -  - Villa playing at the Molineux - Wolves under Rob Edwards - Aston Villa's biggest problem - Racism in football and society Massive thanks again to  @LMETV  for joing me you can follow his socials here -  Instagram -   / luismechega.  . Substack - https://lmeavfc.substack.com/ Youtube -    / @lmetv    #astonvilla #avfc #wolves #premierleague

Dan Rolinson and John Townley answer your Aston Villa questions after the 1-1 draw against Leeds United.

Dan Bardell is joined by Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic's Aston Villa correspondent, to delve deeper into the problems Aston Villa and Unai Emery are facing right now. Sponsored by: Nord VPN- Get your exclusive deal at nordvpn.com/1874

Ander Iturralde da la bienvenida a Rafa Pastrana y Hugo Sancha para analizar todo lo ocurrido en un frenético fin de semana en la Premier League...Empezando por el por fin brillante triunfo del Arsenal, en el North London Derby, contra el Tottenham, para reafianzarse como el líder de la competición; pero cuya estela sigue el Manchester City tras derrotar como prácticamente siempre y últimamente más al Newcastle; como últimamente el Liverpool no ha podido dejar de sufrir contra el Nottingham Forest, indistintamente de su entrenador, pero que esta vez se resolvió con victoria del vigente campeón de la Premier League; de la cual se convirtió, en solitario, en el jugador con más partidos jugados de su historia James Milner en la victoria del Brighton contra el Brentford; mientras que otra de las sorpresas fue el Burnley rescatando un corajudo punto de Stamford Bridge contra el inevitablemente serpenteante Chelsea; cosa que también pudo hacer el Aston Villa, pese a que hubiese esperado ganar, pero así es la vida con tantos lesionados claves y más todavía cuando te visita el actual Leeds United; mientras que el actual West Ham es capaz de hacer partidazos contra el Bournemouth pero, si bien no perdió, sin lograr de rematarlo en victoria; algo que sí pudo hacer el Crystal Palace, envuelto en su presente crisis existencial, contra el Wolverhampton; pero no el Sunderland, atrevesando un camino bacheado que ya ha comenzado a bajarle de su pedestal, perdiendo contra el Fulham; en Championship, mientras tanto, tuvimos de todo un poco y un poco de todo con el Coventry y el Middlesbrough todavía en ascenso, la victoria del Wrexham, el descenso confirmado del Sheffield Wednesday, la llegada de Gary Rowett al Leicester; antes de terminar con una nueva víctima que se ha cobrado la Superliga Europea de fútbol y mucho más.Apoya que Alineación Indebida pueda prosperar, accede a todo nuestro contenido premium y a nuestro server de Discord suscribiéndote por tan sólo 1.00$/1.00€ en: https://www.patreon.com/posts/151425089Además... Ahora, al suscribirte en nuestra página de Patreon, puedes escuchar todo nuestro contenido de Alineación Indebida Premium a través del siguiente link de Spotify. Sólo tienes que vincular la cuenta que abras en Patreon y, a partir de ahí, tendrás desbloqueado todo el contenido premium que producimos: https://open.spotify.com/show/6WeulpfbWFjVtLlpovTmPv¡Volvemos el Jueves!Sigue a Ander: https://x.com/andershoffmanSigue a Rafa: https://x.com/RafaPastrana7Sigue a Hugo: https://x.com/premierluckSigue al programa en Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastIndebidoSigue al programa en Instagram: instagram.com/podcastindebidoContacto: anderpodcast@gmail.com // alineacionindebidapodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anton Stach scores a 35-yard free-kick stunner - his third of the season - but Tammy Abraham's 88th-minute equaliser denies Leeds all three points at Villa Park. We react to Aston Villa 1-1 Leeds United, discuss Karl Darlow's incredible triple save, Farke's counter-attacking masterclass with just 33% possession, and ask whether two points were dropped or one gained. Plus, we preview Saturday's huge clash against Man City at Elland Road (5:30pm, Sky Sports). City are on a five-game winning streak and chasing Arsenal for the title - but Leeds showed in the 3-2 reverse fixture they can compete. Can Elland Road under the lights make the difference? We discuss team news, Stach's fitness, the goalkeeper dilemma and how to stop Erling Haaland. Leeds sit 15th with 31 points, six clear of the drop zone, with a massive run of home games coming up. Marching On Together.

Join Adam Elliott and Martin Riley for our review of the 1-1 draw against Aston Villa. Did we get the gameplan right in our trip to Birmingham? Was Anton Stach's free kick the best the pod boys have seen? Find the answers to these questions, as well as some thoughts on what is causing late goals.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegameoftheirlives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle break down a massive North London Derby win for Arsenal and recap a lively Matchweek 27 in the Premier League 0:48 - Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres spur the Gunners to a 4-1 victory in the North London Derby by each bagging a brace 14:22 - Manchester City dig deep to defeat Newcastle 2-1, cueing big celebrations from Pep Guardiola at the final whistle 26:17 - Liverpool close ground in the race for the top 4 with a late win over Nottingham Forest despite a lackluster performance 30:37 - Chelsea capitulate from a winning position against Burnley, leaving Liam Rosenior spikey in his post-match interview 39:01 - Aston Villa rescue a point against Leeds United thanks to a late equalizer from new signing Tammy Abraham 42:52 - A roundup of remaining results: Brentford 0-2 Brighton, Crystal Palace 1-0 Wolves, Sunderland 1-3 Fulham, West Ham 0-0 BournemouthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reaction to another hard fought point at Champions League contenders Villa for Farke's free kick faves.

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick give their post-match verdict on Aston Villa's 1-1 draw with Leeds United.

Dan Bardell is live after Villa struggle to a 1-1 draw with Leeds United at Villa Park. Sponsored by: Nord VPN- Get your exclusive deal at nordvpn.com/1874

Big Weekend Preview returns as Rog and Rory Smith look ahead to another pivotal Premier League weekend. They start with the North London Derby, Arsenal wobbling but still five points clear, and Spurs entering a new era under Igor Tudor with nothing to lose. Then attention turns to Manchester City, five points back with a game in hand, who can cut the gap at the top when they host a travel weary Newcastle. Finally, they look at Nottingham Forest vs. Liverpool, with Forest on their fourth manager of the season and Vítor Pereira tasked with sparking a survival push. Plus, Aston Villa's top four opportunity, Everton vs. Manchester United, and score predictions.Football is better with Friends. Join our Discord Community for conversation with fellow GFOPs, live match day chat, and to speak with Rog directly: https://discord.gg/DDDUcNWFHEPre-order Rog's new book "We Are the World (Cup)" now!: https://mibcourage.co/4brQpgGWatch latest episode of The Craft with Eberechi Eze: https://youtu.be/SFwKMKugnzUWatch Shoot For The Moon with Diego Luna: https://youtu.be/ezCattvUcvo See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Conor McNamara joins John Murray & Ian Dennis to talk football, travel & language. John reflects on his trip to Baku in Azerbaijan. There's a railway reunion of sorts and ‘sleepgate' continues. The guys look ahead to the Premier League weekend, including Tottenham-Arsenal. Plus unintended pub and film names, Clash of the Commentators and the Great Glossary of Football Commentary. Messages and voicenotes welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk01:10 John back from Baku! 07:10 John overcomes a bad cold! 10:45 A railway reunion… 13:00 Update from the sleeping listeners… 14:50 5 Live commentaries this weekend, 16:55 Tottenham-Arsenal preview, 23:00 Bodø in strong position to progress, 24:50 Music in commentary… 26:20 Unintended pub names, 33:55 Clash of the Commentators, 43:00 Great Glossary of Football Commentary.5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Sat 1500 Aston Villa v Leeds with Ian & Leon Osman (starts on Sports Extra), Sat 1500 Chelsea v Burnley on Sports Extra 2 with Mike Minay & Rachel Corsie, Sat 1730 West Ham v Bournemouth with Conor McNamara & Rob Green, Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Liverpool with Vicki Sparks & Pat Nevin, Sun 1400 Sunderland v Fulham on Sports Extra 2 with Lee Blakeman & Danny Collins, Sun 1400 Crystal Palace v Wolves on Sports Extra 3 with Chris Coles & Matt Jarvis, Sun 1630 Tottenham v Arsenal with John Murray & Clinton Morrison.Great Glossary of Football Commentary: DIVISION ONE Agricultural challenge, Back of the net, Back to square one, Bosman, Bullet header, Coupon buster, Cruyff Turn, Cultured/educated left foot, Dead-ball specialist, Draught excluder, Elastico/flip-flap, False nine, Fox in the box, Giving the goalkeeper the eyes, Grub hunter, Head tennis, Hibs it, In a good moment, In behind, Magic of the FA Cup, The Maradona, Off their line, Olimpico, Onion bag, Panenka, Park the bus, Perfect hat-trick, Rabona, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Schmeichel-style, Scorpion kick, Spursy, Stick it in the mixer, Target man, Tiki-taka, Towering header, Trivela, Where the kookaburra sleeps, Where the owl sleeps, Where the spiders sleep.DIVISION TWO 2-0 can be a dangerous score, Back on the grass, Ball stays hit, Beaten all ends up, Blaze over the bar, Business end, Came down with snow on it, Catching practice, Camped in the opposition half, Cauldron atmosphere Coat is on a shoogly peg, Come back to haunt them, Corridor of uncertainty, Couldn't sort their feet out, Easy tap-in, Daisy-cutter, First cab off the rank, Giant-killing, Good leave, Good touch for a big man, Half-turn, Has that in his locker, High wide and not very handsome, Hospital pass, Howler, In the dugout, In the hat, In their pocket, Johnny on the spot, Leading the line, Leather a shot, Middle of the park, Needed no second invitation, Nice headache to have, Nutmeg, On their bike, One for the cameras, One for the purists, Played us off the park, Points to the spot, Prawn sandwich brigade, Purple patch, Put their laces through it, Reaches for their pocket, Rolls Royce, Root and branch review, Row Z, Screamer, Seats on the plane, Show across the bows, Slide-rule pass, Steal a march, Straight in the bread basket, Stramash, Taking one for the team, Telegraphed that pass, Tired legs, That's great… (football), Thunderous strike, Turns on a sixpence, Walk it in, We've got a cup tie on our hands.UNSORTED After you Claude, All-Premier League affair, Aplomb, Bag/box of tricks, Brace, Brandished, Bread and butter, Breaking the deadlock, Bundled over the line, Champions elect / champions apparent, Clinical finish, Commentator's curse, Denied by the woodwork, Draught excluder, Elimination line, Fellow countryman, Foot race, Formerly of this parish, Free hit, Goalkeepers' Union, Goalmouth scramble, Honeymoon Period, In and around, In the shop window, Keeping ball under their spell, Keystone Cops defending, Languishing, Loitering with intent, Marching orders, Nestle in the bottom corner, Numbered derbies, Opposite number, PK for penalty-kick, Postage stamp, Rasping shot, Red wine not white wine, Relegation six-pointer, Rooted at the bottom, Route One, Sending the goalkeeper the wrong way, Shooting boots, Sleeping giants, Slide rule pass, Small matter of, Spiders web, Stayed hit, Steepling, Stinging the palms, Stonewall penalty, Straight off the training ground, Taking one for the team, Team that likes to play football, Throw their cap on it, Thruppenny bit head / 50p head, Two good feet, Turning into a basketball match, Turning into a cricket score, Usher/Shepherd the ball out of play, Walking a disciplinary tightrope, Wand of a left foot, Wrap foot around it, Your De Bruynes, your Gundogans etc.

In this week's edition of the Football Interview, Mark Chapman speaks to Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick. He talks about how it felt right when he was offered the job, how he chose his backroom staff, and how they challenge him to be his best. He speaks about the importance of the academy and what young players mean to him at the club which leads into a discussion about Kobbie Mainoo's resurgence and how he's proved he can play in any position in midfield. Timecodes 0'30 - Has doing punditry helped him as a manager? 1'53 - How it felt right when he got the Man Utd job. 4'00 - How he chose his backroom staff and were Man Utd underachieving as group? 5'40 - Did it help that the first two games were Man City and Arsenal? 7'52 - Does he encourage people to get carried away? 8'52 - How he works with his backroom staff and how they challenge him. 11'00 - What the academy and young players mean to him at the club. 13'14 - Man Utd academy is what the club is built upon. 15'43 - Kobbie Mainoo's resurgence and how he can play any position in midfield. 18'40 - How he felt leaving Middlesbrough. 20'10 - Can you manage/coach the same way whatever club you're at? 23'10 - Could he replicate the hair dryer treatment and how Sir Alex was the best. 23'50 - Does he have to accept that pundits now are players from his era and how players cope with them. 25'00 - How the job is the ultimate role for him.5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Sat 1500 Aston Villa v Leeds on Sports Extra, Sat 1500 Chelsea v Burnley on Sports Extra, Sat 1730 West Ham v Bournemouth, Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Liverpool, Sun 1400 Sunderland v Fulham on Sports Extra 2, Sun 1400 Crystal Palace v Wolves on Sports Extra 3, Sun 1630 Tottenham v Arsenal.

After a quick look ahead to the game against an improving Leeds United team, the MOMS team takes a belated look back on the solid year of progress that was the year 2025. They profile the top five Aston Villa players of the year, look back at the year's high's and low's, as well as the surprises from the year and how Emery's Villa year rated compared to his others.UTVGet a Great NordVPN DealGet a cracking deal on NordVPN with four months FREE & a 30 days money-back guarantee here: nordvpn.com/momsGET AD-FREE SHOWS and JOIN MATCH CLUBGet ad-free shows and extra shows, and join My Old Man Said's 24/7 Villa community, Match Club.For more details and to become a member, click here: Become a MOMS MemberJoin the show's listener facebook group The Mad Few.Credits:David Michael - @myoldmansaid Chris Budd - @BUDD_musicPhillip Shaw - @prsgameMy Old Man Said - https://www.myoldmansaid.comThis Podcast has been created and uploaded by My Old Man Said. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It can be revealed that the appearance-based trigger which would see Villa buy Harvey Elliott permanently from Liverpool applies only to Premier League matches. Elliott can, therefore, feature freely in Europa League fixtures if selected by Unai Emery.

Dan Bardell and Sky Sports' Dave Reed are back to give you an extensive preview Aston Villa v Leeds United.

After an eventful Wednesday night in the title race, Mark O'Haire and Adrian Clarke join Daniel Hussey to look ahead to the North London Derby and the rest of this weekend's Premier League action. Time Stamps: 01:11 - Spurs vs Arsenal 11:50 - Aston Villa vs Leeds 18:18 - Man City vs Newcastle 25:55 - Forest vs Liverpool 32:30 - Any Other Bets 41:30 - Long-Shots 46:00 - Best Bets Subscribe for free to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3TpGzk1 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3Trz7Fb Facebook: https://bit.ly/3cqQlC4 Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Aq7qE0 Search Matchbook Insights for our latest written previews. 18+ | BeGambleAware

Dan Rolinson and John Townley preview Aston Villa's home match against Leeds United, massive opportunity for three points in the race for Champions League football.

Aaron Paul, Middlesbrough loans manager Tommy Smith & Bromley boss Andy Woodman discuss the top stories from the EFL. They react to Coventry going back above Boro at the top of the Championship. How does Michael O'Neill balance his new Blackburn job with trying to get Northern Ireland to the World Cup? Wigan appoint Gary Caldwell to replace Ryan Lowe, and what's the secret to success for League Two leaders Bromley? Messages and voicenotes always welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.00:35 Pre-match rituals, 03:25 Andy loving life at top of League Two, 08:40 Andy banned beer on the coach! 11:30 Andy on taking things from Arsenal, 14:15 Coventry go back above Middlesbrough, 19:00 Important to avoid the play-offs! 23:25 Andy reveals his penalty theory… 24:40 How does Michael O'Neill balance Blackburn with Northern Ireland? 27:40 Does it matter if you don't play ‘sexy' football? 31:55 Wigan appoint Gary Caldwell to replace Ryan Lowe 34:30 What's the Bromley secret to success? 37:30 Michael Cheek an old-school throwback5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Wed 1745 Qarabağ v Newcastle, Sat 1500 Aston Villa v Leeds on Sports Extra, Sat 1500 Chelsea v Burnley on Sports Extra, Sat 1730 West Ham v Bournemouth, Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Liverpool, Sun 1400 Sunderland v Fulham on Sports Extra 2, Sun 1400 Crystal Palace v Wolves on Sports Extra 3, Sun 1630 Tottenham v Arsenal.