Pundit and Media Watch on Aston Villa 24/25

[astonvilla82]

For anyone who hasn't seen it, check out Paul Merson on Wednesday night's live football show after Duran's goal.  Sorry I can't link but it's brilliant.

Definitely worth a look if anyone can download the full version of it

[Footy-Vill]

For anyone who hasn't seen it, check out Paul Merson on Wednesday night's live football show after Duran's goal.  Sorry I can't link but it's brilliant.

Definitely worth a look if anyone can download the full version of it

Is this it ?

[Footy-Vill]

Brilliant!

[dave shelley]

Thanks for posting that for us Footy.

[Footy-Vill]

Enjoy these fan reactions v Bayern Munich.

[FrankyH]

Enjoy these fan reactions v Bayern Munich.

I’d rather stick my dick in a food blender , all the same.

[Footy-Vill]

Tom Ross the voice of midlands sport providing insights in a Q&A
Date: Tuesday Oct 15th

Time: 19:30 - 21:30
Location: Temper and Brown

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tom-ross-tickets-1041159394777?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

[Footy-Vill]

Ross did some podcasts a few years ago.
The Games Gone.
Several episodes featured Ex Villa Players and I imagine he'll reel off some info from some of those!

The Aston Villa ones are:
Alex McLeish, Brian Little and Ian Taylor did one together, John Gregorys, Andy Gray, Kenny Swains, Toney Morley, Toney Daly, Sean Teale.

Worth a listen though!

[eamonn]

Can you collate some Gary Shaw pods for us, FV? I'm struggling to find media of our hero from his post-playing days.

[Footy-Vill]

Can you collate some Gary Shaw pods for us, FV? I'm struggling to find media of our hero from his post-playing days.

I couldn't find any past interviews with Gary Shaw other than the recent tributes that have been made.
Doesn't seem to have much media out there of him in same way there are other players

[eamonn]

Cheers for searching.

Does anyone know why Gary Shaw wasn't roped into media or interminable Villa podcast content? Was he too shy, modest or just couldn't be arsed?

[Footy-Vill]

Tim Vickery South American football expert:

'How Duran is fulfilling his potential for Villa and Colombia'
https://www.premierleague.com/news/4146182

Tim Vickery on Jhon Duran

[jon collett]

Can this one go here?

[Footy-Vill]

The Premier League is on the brink of introducing not one, not two, but THREE significant changes to its broadcasting format, promising to transform the viewing experience for fans nationwide.

Among the proposed additions is the introduction of half-time interviews with players or coaches. This marks a radical shift from the tradition of post-match media access, as fans will now have the opportunity to hear directly from those involved in the action during the game.

In a further twist, clubs will be tasked with selecting one of three broadcast options for each Premier League fixture. This could involve insights from players who have been substituted or even a glimpse into the dressing room as the drama unfolds.

According to reports, the current media access rules, which confine interviews to after the match, are set for a shake-up. Traditionally, broadcasters like Sky Sports and TNT Sport manage to interview one or two standout players live, alongside the beloved Match of the Day. Premier League Productions requires at least one player from each club to engage with the media after the final whistle.

For print journalists, however, the access to players has always been a mixed bag, with no guarantees, despite the obligation for players to navigate through the mixed zone following matches. Managers, on the other hand, have a firm requirement to address both television and written press, often engaging with pundits and presenters ahead of kick-off.


If approved, these unprecedented changes promise to enrich the viewing experience by providing unique insights during live matches. Other sports, such as rugby and the NFL, routinely offer cameras access to changing rooms and sidelines, interviewing stars and coaches in real-time. The engagement from football viewers is palpable, with many expressing excitement over the potential changes.

[Footy-Vill]

Can this one go here?

It recorded under-fire manager Erik ten Hag’s team talks for the crunch Premier League game.

A source said: “This is a shocking breach of security and some serious questions will be asked as to how this was allowed to happen. Fortunately, there was nothing sinister to this incident.

“It was just a prankster, who’s actually a United fan, being silly and wanting to hear what was said inside those four walls. But it will definitely be a cause for concern about how they managed to get inside a changing room at one of the Premier League’s biggest clubs just days before a match.”

The Sun has heard the recordings but is choosing not to publish details of them

However, we can reveal Ten Hag’s instructions to the team and individual players can clearly be heard.

The Sun understands the prankster used a phone from China that has a setting where a microphone can be activated by calling it from another device.

He had sticky-taped the handset somewhere out of sight in the United dressing room and only rang it when he knew the manager would be in there.

High alert
Sources claimed the culprit responsible even had the nerve to collect the device on Monday.