Villa Podcast: The Official Aston Villa Podcast

• David Platt on Aston Villa, Italia 90, and Life in Italy

  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

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• 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 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

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• 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 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

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• 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 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

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• 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 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

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