”Scorpion kicks” (cringe) are less about technique and all about instinct. And most footballers instinctually flick out a heel behind their back when they realise the ball is beyond normal reach, and behind them. This was one of those. Less impressive than other acrobatic finishing techniques, IMO.
February 2, 2026 at 9:49 AM
”Scorpion kicks” (cringe) are less about technique and all about instinct. And most footballers instinctually flick out a heel behind their back when they realise the ball is beyond normal reach, and behind them. This was one of those. Less impressive than other acrobatic finishing techniques, IMO.
This fixture always feels like a gung-ho fest beforehand, let's hope we get more of Emery's ever present "structure" today than other times at St James' Park. Another thing, and this might be considered pedantic, but it's IN transition, not on.
January 25, 2026 at 1:48 PM
This fixture always feels like a gung-ho fest beforehand, let's hope we get more of Emery's ever present "structure" today than other times at St James' Park. Another thing, and this might be considered pedantic, but it's IN transition, not on.
No one outside the UK who reads this will be familiar with the *, for them that will mean that there is something iffy about the grade.
January 2, 2026 at 3:14 PM
No one outside the UK who reads this will be familiar with the *, for them that will mean that there is something iffy about the grade.
Ah, the old LIFTS THE LID again, never fails to underwhelm.
January 2, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Ah, the old LIFTS THE LID again, never fails to underwhelm.
Totally agree pundits don’t watch Villa like we do; we have superior knowledge. But why do fans crave outside validation so much? We know we’re good, what else do you need? Highlight of MacPhee’s booking was it being shown in the on screen graphics like a player yellow card, never seen that before.
December 29, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Totally agree pundits don’t watch Villa like we do; we have superior knowledge. But why do fans crave outside validation so much? We know we’re good, what else do you need? Highlight of MacPhee’s booking was it being shown in the on screen graphics like a player yellow card, never seen that before.
In contention of what? If you mean top-three, then it seems you need to win 13 out of 14, which maybe suggests that your ”it only takes a run of wins” is slightly underplaying what we are witnessing here.
December 28, 2025 at 6:35 AM
In contention of what? If you mean top-three, then it seems you need to win 13 out of 14, which maybe suggests that your ”it only takes a run of wins” is slightly underplaying what we are witnessing here.
It's my new favourite celebration! "Puta madre!".
December 21, 2025 at 8:05 PM
It's my new favourite celebration! "Puta madre!".
Do we get the background story on Aston Villa St.John's?
December 10, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Do we get the background story on Aston Villa St.John's?
Looking forward to it. While I'm waiting, a question for John: What’s his biceps exercises to all-other-muscle exercises ratio at the gym? I’m guessing about 9 to 1.
December 8, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Looking forward to it. While I'm waiting, a question for John: What’s his biceps exercises to all-other-muscle exercises ratio at the gym? I’m guessing about 9 to 1.
Do we know how much Villa contribute towards his wages during the loan period? He can't play for another club until the window after next, and LFC would add a larger sum to their wage bill if they take him back. Would he get minutes? Do you think there is even a slight possibility of this happening?
December 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Do we know how much Villa contribute towards his wages during the loan period? He can't play for another club until the window after next, and LFC would add a larger sum to their wage bill if they take him back. Would he get minutes? Do you think there is even a slight possibility of this happening?
"...there is no January recall clause for Liverpool to activate, even though Emery has not ruled out a cutting of ties". What does this mean exactly? If both clubs agree, Elliot can be back at Liverpool before the loan contract runs out?
December 2, 2025 at 9:56 AM
"...there is no January recall clause for Liverpool to activate, even though Emery has not ruled out a cutting of ties". What does this mean exactly? If both clubs agree, Elliot can be back at Liverpool before the loan contract runs out?
Well now... bsky.app/profile/clip...
Since how you say things on the pod seems to be on the agenda here: There are no silent e's in Dutch, the Dutch g-sound is probably not worth even trying, but Lamare Bogarde (simplified) = lah-MAA-rə bo-GAR-də. Lucas Digne = ly-ka deenʲ, the slight j-sound at the end makes all the difference.
December 1, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Well now... bsky.app/profile/clip...
Are you colour-blind by any chance?
November 30, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Are you colour-blind by any chance?
Agree with John on camera angles, important! But I feel his opinion is one of a person who watches the game back, or highlights, having been at the ground. Watching whole games with a lower camera position on TV is NOT good. You can't see the passing angles, or spaces, f's the whole experience up!
November 27, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Agree with John on camera angles, important! But I feel his opinion is one of a person who watches the game back, or highlights, having been at the ground. Watching whole games with a lower camera position on TV is NOT good. You can't see the passing angles, or spaces, f's the whole experience up!
In other words: yes, if we can convince them to take him off our hands.
November 26, 2025 at 6:38 PM
In other words: yes, if we can convince them to take him off our hands.
That hopeless come-down hit of absolute emptiness after a half decent Kendrick joke, we’ve all felt it.
November 16, 2025 at 6:06 PM
That hopeless come-down hit of absolute emptiness after a half decent Kendrick joke, we’ve all felt it.
Muscles IN the knee? I don't think so. But I do love it when football journos freestyle in articles about injuries, or fitness and health in general, very entertaining. Also, the Brazil statement says thigh.
November 16, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Muscles IN the knee? I don't think so. But I do love it when football journos freestyle in articles about injuries, or fitness and health in general, very entertaining. Also, the Brazil statement says thigh.
Funny you say that, because I was wondering who let the dogs out when I watched this clip.
October 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Funny you say that, because I was wondering who let the dogs out when I watched this clip.
I’ll settle for an honest attempt! If you get one half right it would be a slight improvement on an already great product. Also it would be more effort put in than some other podcast hosts. Bardell, for one, is absolutely shocking with his Youri ”TILLEMENS”.
October 18, 2025 at 1:51 PM
I’ll settle for an honest attempt! If you get one half right it would be a slight improvement on an already great product. Also it would be more effort put in than some other podcast hosts. Bardell, for one, is absolutely shocking with his Youri ”TILLEMENS”.
Since how you say things on the pod seems to be on the agenda here: There are no silent e's in Dutch, the Dutch g-sound is probably not worth even trying, but Lamare Bogarde (simplified) = lah-MAA-rə bo-GAR-də. Lucas Digne = ly-ka deenʲ, the slight j-sound at the end makes all the difference.
October 18, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Since how you say things on the pod seems to be on the agenda here: There are no silent e's in Dutch, the Dutch g-sound is probably not worth even trying, but Lamare Bogarde (simplified) = lah-MAA-rə bo-GAR-də. Lucas Digne = ly-ka deenʲ, the slight j-sound at the end makes all the difference.
I felt that message from Craig (I think his name was?). When you hear that your work means so much to someone, you know you've accomplished a lot, take that in, the both of you. I don't have his diagnosis, but your pod is the best way for me to be part of the Villa fandom, from Sweden. It's great!
September 29, 2025 at 4:33 PM
I felt that message from Craig (I think his name was?). When you hear that your work means so much to someone, you know you've accomplished a lot, take that in, the both of you. I don't have his diagnosis, but your pod is the best way for me to be part of the Villa fandom, from Sweden. It's great!
The camera work and editing on this was tremendous, John won't agree, ha. Did he ask you to blur the number plate in the background because it didn't contain the number 27?
September 26, 2025 at 4:45 AM
The camera work and editing on this was tremendous, John won't agree, ha. Did he ask you to blur the number plate in the background because it didn't contain the number 27?
Excellent piece. The real question is whether Emery is willing to be more flexible and evolve his core tactical principles. If he isn’t, simply refreshing the squad may not be enough. We dare not think about life at Villa after Emery, but too much autonomy can become dangerous in the long term.
September 19, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Excellent piece. The real question is whether Emery is willing to be more flexible and evolve his core tactical principles. If he isn’t, simply refreshing the squad may not be enough. We dare not think about life at Villa after Emery, but too much autonomy can become dangerous in the long term.
The ”useful” you are talking about equals money. Step away from the money, in doing so you stop indirectly enabling the vile and abusive crap, and you’ll feel great about taking an important stand. That’s how I’d carry it.
August 25, 2025 at 5:04 AM
The ”useful” you are talking about equals money. Step away from the money, in doing so you stop indirectly enabling the vile and abusive crap, and you’ll feel great about taking an important stand. That’s how I’d carry it.
The Redmond shout is shocking. He's not even in the first team squad. Pure PSR signing. Put your back into it, FFS.
August 15, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The Redmond shout is shocking. He's not even in the first team squad. Pure PSR signing. Put your back into it, FFS.