Villa Podcast: The Official Aston Villa Podcast

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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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 through the game.

Lucy discusses growing up in a footballing family, supporting Newcastle United, and how the loss of her brother at a young age became a driving force in her career. She also reflects on growing up alongside Lucy Bronze, from living on the same estate as children to forging remarkably similar paths in football.

The conversation covers overcoming two ACL injuries, evolving into a deeper midfield role at Aston Villa, embracing her role as one of the senior figures in the dressing room, and why she still cherishes the feeling of matchdays after nearly two decades in the sport.

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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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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, coming through alongside talents such as Joe Gomez and Ademola Lookman, and whether he ever imagined himself playing anywhere other than centre-back.

Konsa also discusses the influence of Unai Emery on his development, not just tactically, but in terms of maturity and stepping up on the international stage with England.

He shares memories of signing for Aston Villa, his dad proudly taking photos on the day he joined, and the togetherness that defined the promotion season. Now vice-captain, Ezri opens up about responsibility, setting standards, and the importance of a tight-knit dressing room.

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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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