Lions Ready or too Raw?
The form's not great but, with Spring approaching, Villa are safe in mid-table and Dan Bardell is a happy fan as he sits down with The Athletic's Gregg Evans.Perhaps more than any other Premier League club, Villa will be keen to hear about Gareth Southgate's next selection announcement. Might we see Ezri Konsa partner Tyrone Mings for the Three Lions?Plenty of chat about that, Jack Grealish, Dean Smith's best midfield, and Dan's top three Villa books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Mars 202134min
More Wednesday Woe
Dan Bardells hosts The Athletic's Aston Villa podcast with correspondent Gregg Evans.Another midweek defeat, this time to the Premier League's basement dwellers Sheffield United. Are Villa doomed to defeat every time they go behind?With that in mind, it's a good thing the Emi Martinez has been in such good form, but will the Argentinian make it into Dan's Top 3 custodians? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4 Mars 202135min
Outfoxed: Time for a Change?
Superfan Dan Bardell grills The Athletic's Aston Villa correspondent Gregg Evans after another disappointing result against Leicester City.Will Dean Smith respond to that defeat by rotating the squad against Leeds? We take a look back at his selection policy so far this season.Dan picks out his top three graduates from the Villa academy and there are mixed emotions for both our hosts as we relive The Athletic's Villa quiz night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 Feb 202135min
Lockdown in Brighton
The Athletic's Gregg Evans reports on the weekend's South Coast stalemate in conversation with Dan Bardell.Has Ross Barkley been unfairly singled out in what was an uninspiring performance from the whole team?Dan takes on his toughest top 3 yet; who are his best Villa strikers? And, we mark a year of football without fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 Feb 202141min
Watkins for England
The Athletic's Gregg Evans joins Dan Bardell to debate with Ollie Watkins is ready for an England call-up.They also look back on another victory over Arsenal and Gregg discusses his interview with Emi Martinez.Dan also lists his Top 3 Villa Hard-men Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11 Feb 202125min
Defeat to West Ham & Top 5 Villa Kits
The Athletic's Gregg Evans joins Dan Bardell to reflect on Aston Villa's defeat to West Ham.They debate where Ross Barkley and Jack Grealish should be lining up in the Villa midfield. And they encourage fans to not over-react to the defeat.They look ahead to the Arsenal game and discuss how Villa can secure the three points on Saturday lunchtime. Plus...Dan reveals his top 5 Villa kits of all time.SPECIAL OFFER!Right now you can subscribe to The Athletic for a special price.Enjoy great analysis and in-depth features from the very best football writers around, as well as ad-free versions of all our podcasts for less than £1 a week.Just go to www.theathletic.com/villapod to sign up and enjoy The Athletic throughout 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4 Feb 202133min
The Entertainers
The Athletic's Gregg Evans joins Dan Bardell to reflect on Aston Villa's 3-2 defeat to Burnley. They look for the positives from a game which proves Villa are fast-becoming one of the Premier League's most entertaining teams.They discuss the remaining few days of the transfer window. Can Dean Smith make a move for a forward before the deadline? And if not, what are their attacking options moving forward?SPECIAL JANUARY OFFER!Throughout January you can subscribe to The Athletic for a special price.Enjoy great analysis and in-depth features from the very best football writers around, as well as ad-free versions of all our podcasts for less than £1 a week.Just go to www.theathletic.com/villapod to sign up and enjoy The Athletic throughout 2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28 Jan 202131min
Man City Defeat & Closing In On A New Signing
The Athletic's Gregg Evans joins Dan Bardell to reflect on another controversial defeat for the Villa, as Dean Smith's side found themselves, yet again, on the receiving end of some questionable officiating. They also debate whether Tyrone Mings was partly to blame for City's opener, and whether Ollie Watkins' lack of goals is starting to become a concern.They discuss the ever-changing role of John McGinn, and Gregg updates us on the latest transfer news. He tells us about the player Villa should be signing this month, and their long-term plans for attacking reinforcements.Plus...Dan lists his top 3 Villa away days.SPECIAL JANUARY OFFER!Throughout January you can subscribe to The Athletic for a special price.Enjoy great analysis and in-depth features from the very best football writers around, as well as ad-free versions of all our podcasts for less than a pound a weekJust go to www.theathletic.com/villapod to sign up, and enjoy The Athletic throughout 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 Jan 202131min
