Villa Podcast: The Official Aston Villa Podcast

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 stayed with him long after leaving the dugout. He discusses his relationship with Ron Saunders, his admiration for Brian Little, and shares legendary stories about managing David Ginola and building his side around Dwight Yorke. He also looks at the current Villa squad, whether he’d like to manage them, and explains why the “Villa family” is a bond that never truly leaves you. 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

John McGinn joins Kate and the panel after his brace helped Villa beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 in the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. All the featured episodes are available now and thanks for listening throughout 2025. Don’t forget to follow, subscribe and join us again in the new year on the Villa Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, getting kicked around in street games, and the moment he refused to join Birmingham because Villa was his “be all and end all.” He talks pre-season obsession, why he always wanted to be the fittest in the squad, the surprising reason his mum pulled him out of football, and the driving force behind his return to the club as an ex-pro. From his debut against Southampton to taking the bus with Villa fans for his second game, runners-up medals, Inter Milan memories, failed transfers, Graham Taylor’s influence and the camaraderie that defined Villa’s success. There’s the master’s degree in Sports Science, the unique insight it gave him inside elite dressing rooms, cup finals, favourite goals, and the pride of representing England. 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