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From Witton to Rotterdam: An AVFC Podcast::From Witton to Rotterdam:: Episode 23 feat. Derek Chandler of Houston, TX!Likes, comments, subscriptions, and shares are all appreciated! #UTV #AVFC
This week, we're joined by Derek Chandler, Chairman of Houston, TX's supporters club, the Space City Lions (@AVSC_SpaceCity)! We're hearing all about Derek's long-time love affair with Villa, falling into Lion's Club leadership by happenstance, good days at the Minnesota preseason tour, and plenty more about his supporting the Claret & Blue from the Lonestar State!!
We're ALSO breaking down our disheartening 0-2 defeat to an uninspiring Spurs side, trying to assess what we can realistically expect from this last stretch of the season, and...
2021-03-2349 min
From Witton to Rotterdam: An AVFC Podcast::From Witton to Rotterdam:: Episode 22 feat. Naboth Mavu of AVFC Zimbabwe!!Likes, comments, subscriptions, and shares are all appreciated! #UTV #AVFC
This week, we're joined by Naboth Mavu (@AvfcZim), a recent but dedicated Villa convert hailing from Zimbabwe! We're hearing all about the Villa phenomenon that Marvelous Nakamba has started in the landlocked southern African nation, how the pandemic has slowed Naboth's efforts to organize an official Lions Club and group meetups, AND his best sales pitch for Villa to sign his countryman, Lyon striker Tino Kadewere!!🇿🇼
We're ALSO breaking down our drab 0-0 draw to Wolves & previewing/predicting what will hopefully be a strong bounceback perfor...
2021-03-0753 min
From Witton to Rotterdam: An AVFC Podcast::From Witton to Rotterdam:: Episode 21 feat. Samuel Timms, Proud Brummie & Founder of Villa and Proud!!Likes, comments, subscriptions, and shares are all appreciated! #UTV #AVFC
This week, we're joined by Samuel Timms (@SamuelTimms3), a proud Brummie, season ticket holder, and the Founder & Chair of Villa & Proud (@VillaAndProud), the club's official LGBTQI+ Supporters Network! We're hearing all about Sam's motivation to found the network in coordination with the club, the importance of allyship in creating a safe, inclusive, and inviting atmosphere at Villa Park, the size and reach of the global V&P network, areas of growth football needs to address in regards to active allyship and inclusivity efforts (domestically and around the...
2021-02-231h 16
From Witton to Rotterdam: An AVFC Podcast::From Witton to Rotterdam:: Episode 20 feat. Espen Strand of Norway!!Likes, comments, subscriptions, and shares are all appreciated! #UTV #AVFC
This week, we're joined by Espen Strand, fixture of the Aston Villa Twitter community (@EspenStrand) and proud Norwegian! We're hearing about how Espen followed in the footsteps of his mate in following the Villa, plans to storm Villa Park soon with the rest of the Norwegian Lions, and both cultivating and maintaining a positive community of Villa fans in the digital sphere centered around diversity of opinion and experience (and telling the haters where to shove their negativity, of course!🤘🏽)!!
We’re ALSO recapping Villa rescuing...
2021-02-161h 03
From Witton to Rotterdam: An AVFC Podcast::From Witton to Rotterdam:: Episode 19 feat. Rick Leong of the California Lions Club!!Likes, comments, subscriptions, and shares are all appreciated! #UTV #AVFC
This week, we're joined by Rick Leong of the California Lions Club (@AVFCCalifornia & http://avfccalifornia.com)! We're hearing about how Rick chose Aston Villa (or rather, how it chose him!), the origins of the multiple West Coast Lions Clubs that have popped up down the America's Golden Coast, where Villa ranks in Rick's sports pantheon, and much much more!
We’re ALSO recapping Villa's flat loss to the Hammers, our nervy weekend win against Arsenal, and provide our previews and predictions against Brighton and Hove Alb...
2021-02-071h 11
From Witton to Rotterdam: An AVFC Podcast::From Witton to Rotterdam:: Episode 18 feat. Sujan Maharjan & Bidhan Bhattarai from the Himalayan Lions of Nepal!Likes, comments, subscriptions, and shares are all appreciated! #UTV #AVFC
This week, we're joined by Sujan Maharjan (@footysm10) & Bidhan Bhattarai (@_bidhan) from the Himalayan Lions of Nepal (@villayans)!
We're hearing about how Sujan & Bidhan came together over a mutual love of the Villa spawned from similarly serendipitous beginnings, the troubles of a steep time difference for the match-day experience, the small but mighty Himalayan Lions, and grass roots football in Nepal (including Sujan's own playing career and Bidhan's love for local side, Khwopa Kings)!!! We’re ALSO recapping Villa's comfortable 2 nil win to Newcastle, a gut-wrenching 3-2 defeat to Burnley, and...
2021-02-011h 02
From Witton to Rotterdam: An AVFC Podcast::From Witton to Rotterdam:: Episode 17 feat. Owusu Boakye Amando of the Ghana Lions!!Likes, comments, subscriptions, and shares are all appreciated! #UTV #AVFC
This week, we're joined by Owusu Boakye Amando (@AvfcGhana) of the famous Ghana Lions!!
We're hearing about how Owusu inherited the Villa from his grandfather and how he's taken the reigns and using it as a force for good in his hometown! We’re ALSO recapping Villa's tough 2 nil defeat to Jon Moss...erm...Manchester City, reviewing our loan movement and January transfer needs, and wrapping up with previews and predictions of our upcoming matches against Newcastle, Burnley, and Southampton!
And of cou...
2021-01-231h 02
From Witton to Rotterdam: An AVFC Podcast::From Witton to Rotterdam:: Episode 16 feat. Teemu Itkonen of Finland!!Likes, comments, subscriptions, and shares are all appreciated! #UTV #AVFC
This week, we're joined by Teemu Itkonen (@Karhu1991) of Helsinki, Finland!
We're hearing about how Teemu inherited the Villa from his father and how he's carried the torch through the Finnish Lions! We’re ALSO recapping Villa's festive period fixtures including a BRUTAL defeat at the hands of Manchester United, going through our January wishlists, and previewing our FA Cup tie with Liverpool!
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2021-01-0448 min
From Witton to Rotterdam: An AVFC Podcast::From Witton to Rotterdam:: Episode 15 feat. Thomas Eghave of Denmark!!Likes, comments, subscriptions, and shares are all appreciated! #UTV #AVFC
This week, we're joined by Thomas Eghave (@Eghave86) of Roskilde, Denmark!
We're hearing about how Thomas found the Villa through his older brother and engineered a Claret and Blue community for himself despite not having many other Villa fans around his neck of the woods!
We’re ALSO recapping Villa spoiling Big Sam’s maiden game this season with a huge triumph over the Baggies, talking about yet another VAR snafu, and giving our previews and predictions for Villa's Boxing Day tilt against Crys...
2020-12-2448 min
From Witton to Rotterdam: An AVFC Podcast::From Witton to Rotterdam:: Episode 14 feat. Ebrima Sonko of The Gambia!!Likes, comments, subscriptions, and shares are all appreciated! #UTV #AVFC
This week, we're joined by Ebrima Sonko (@avfcthegambia), Villa fan from sunny The Gambia, a small coastal country in sunny West Africa!
We're hearing about how Ebrima found the Villa through some wonderful traveling Brummies (shout out Andrew and Helen Wright!), his journey walking to the next village over just to catch games, and his inspiring an Aston Villa revolution through word of mouth and vocal pride! We're also learning about Ebrima's new youth football academy, which he started for the children of his village...
2020-12-1438 min
From Witton to Rotterdam: An AVFC Podcast::From Witton to Rotterdam:: Episode 13 feat. Dustin Beck of Oklahoma, USA!!!Likes, comments, subscriptions, and shares are all appreciated! #UTV #AVFC
This week, we're joined by Dustin Beck (@Da_Cubbies), Villa fan in the heart of Sooner Country IE Oklahoma, USA!!!
We're hearing about how Dustin found the Villa through some non-traditional means at a young age, and his experience being a one man Villa band in a rural, American-Football-Crazy part of the country!
We're also chatting about our frustrating defeat to the Seagulls, looking ahead to the Hammers Clash, and lamenting the sham that is VAR!
Dustin ALSO teased his upcoming...
2020-11-2557 min
From Witton to Rotterdam: An AVFC Podcast::From Witton to Rotterdam:: Episode 12 feat. Al Noonan of the Benidorm Villans!!Likes, comments, subscriptions, and shares are all appreciated! #UTV #AVFC
This week, we're joined by Al Noonan, chairman of the Benidorm Villans of Spain's Costa Blanca (@AstonBenidorm)!
We're discussing Al supporting the Villa from a popular UK resort town, including a nervy semifinal that also marked the birth of his son, and the lively atmosphere his crew is creating down at the Rovers Return!
We're also covering the international fixtures so far (including another Jack masterclass and a dramatic win for McGinn's Tartan Army), our BIG win over Arsenal, and another set of...
2020-11-151h 03
Villa TogetherVilla Together Podcast - The Debate - Aston Villa All Time PL XIIn this episode hosted by Chris Ellis, a group of amazing Villa fans and Podcast hosts vote to decide on their All Time Premier League Best XI that played for Aston Villa. The guests were:
- Luke Robinson (UTV Podcast) @lukerobinson89 @utvpodcast_
- Neil Dunworth (For the Love of McGrath Pod) @LoveMcGrathpod
- James Hanrahan (From Witton to Rotterdam) @james_hanrahan @WittonPodAVFC
- Omar Iqbal (Villa Talks Podcast) @Omar_AVFC @VillaPodcast
- Dan Morgan (Heart of the Holte) @danmorgi34 @HeartOfTheHolte
2020-11-1100 min
From Witton to Rotterdam: An AVFC Podcast::From Witton to Rotterdam:: Episode 11 feat. Christian Glowatzki, Chairman of the German Villans!Likes, comments, subscriptions, and shares are all appreciated! #UTV #AVFC
This week, we're joined by Christian Glowatzki, chairman of Aston Villa's German supporters club!
We're discussing Chris' uncle introducing him to the Villa, running a country-wide Lions Club, following the EPL AND Bundesliga simultaneously, and getting Chris' OFFICIAL 2024 Champions League prediction when Villa square off against his beloved FC Köln.
We're also covering the tale of two halves at Southampton this past Sunday, and previewing our big clash against the Gunners of Arsenal
To find and connect with the German V...
2020-11-0243 min
From Witton to Rotterdam: An AVFC Podcast::From Witton to Rotterdam:: Episode 10 feat. Gogulan Dorairajoo of the Malaysia Lions AND the 'Off the Ball' Podcast!Likes, comments, subscriptions, and shares are all appreciated! #UTV #AVFC
This week, we're joined by Gogulan Dorairajoo of the Malaysia Lions Club and the 'Off the Ball' Podcast!!
We're discussing Gogz' foray into the Villa including pretending to be Peter Withe as a boy, and creating a Lion's club in Southeast Asia! We're ALSO recapping a dreadful evening against Leeds last week, and previewing our bounceback clash with Southampton!
To find Gogulan, his podcast, OR the Malaysia Lions:
Twitter: @gogzta
Off the Ball Pod: Here
Facebook: AVFC Malaysia
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2020-10-2929 min
From Witton to Rotterdam: An AVFC Podcast::From Witton to Rotterdam:: Episode 9 feat. Chris Fetters of the Seattle Lions Club!Likes, comments, subscriptions, and shares are all appreciated! #UTV #AVFC
This week, we're joined by Chris Fetters of the Seattle Lions Club!!
We're discussing Chris' foray into the Villa including away days in Stoke, creating a Lions Club in the Emerald City, one surprisingly amiable Bluenose in Seattle, and connecting with expats and new fans alike in the soccer crazed Pacific Northwest! We're ALSO recapping our recent triumph over Leicester, and previewing our HIGHLY anticipated clash with Premier League "new boys", Leeds United!
To find Chris OR the Seattle Lions:
Twitter...
2020-10-211h 08
From Witton to Rotterdam: An AVFC Podcast::From Witton to Rotterdam:: Episode 8 feat. Paul Maynard & Charles Reading of the Prague Lions!!Likes, comments, subscriptions, and shares are all appreciated! #UTV #AVFC
This week, we're joined by Paul Maynard and Charles Reading, the Chairmen of the Prague Lions Club!!
We're discussing creating a supporters in the Czech Republic (with expats and locals alike), recapping the most recent international break for the Villa boys, and previewing our upcoming Premier League tilt with the Foxes of Leicester City
Also, a special shoutout to Charles, who has developed the AVFC Lions Club App, the best resource for connecting with supporter clubs on your travels and in your...
2020-10-1756 min
From Witton to Rotterdam: An AVFC Podcast::From Witton to Rotterdam:: Episode 7 feat. Liam of the Qatar Lions!!Likes, comments, subscriptions, and shares are all appreciated! #UTV #AVFC
This week, we're joined by Liam Meirtneach, Doha local and chairman of the Qatar Lions!!
We're discussing creating a supporters culture in the Middle East, grading Villa's transfer business, recapping our famous win over the Reds, and discussing exactly what we can expect from this surprising Villa side with a treble of games under our belt! Good news doesn't come by this often for Villa fans, so please join in our jubilance, yeah?!
PLEASE go and support Liam at:
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2020-10-111h 03
From Witton to Rotterdam: An AVFC Podcast::From Witton to Rotterdam:: Episode 6 feat. Canada's own Cole Pettem!This week, we're joined by Cole Pettem, Ontario, Canada native AND host of the Holtecast/ contributor to 7500 to Holte!
We're discussing finding the Villa in the land of the Canucks, creating fan content, the Fulham and Stoke results, England call-ups, the Barkley loan and other transfer dealings, and wrapping things up with our previews & predictions for Villa’s upcoming Premier League match against the Reds of Liverpool.
PLEASE go and support Cole at:
Twitter: @7500toHolte
Twitter: @TalkAstonVilla
OR
HERE
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2020-10-0255 min
From Witton to Rotterdam: An AVFC Podcast::From Witton to Rotterdam:: Episode 5 feat. Russell Homer of the Cayman Islands!This week, we're joined by Russell Homer, Chairman of the Cayman Island Villans!
We're discussing supporting Villa from the West Indies, the Sheffield United and Bristol results, new contracts and kits, and our previews & predictions for Villa’s upcoming Premier League match against the Cottagers of Fulham.
.To listeners, interested collaborators, or potential guests who want to connect with us:
Twitter:
@WittonPodAVFC
OR
WittonPodcast@gmail.com .
...and to visit our sponsor, Hammerhead DFS (Daily Fantasy Sports):
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2020-09-2552 min
From Witton to Rotterdam: An AVFC Podcast::From Witton to Rotterdam:: Episode 4 feat. Mike H from Denver, Colorado!This week, we're joined by Mike H of Denver, Colorado, USA! We're discussing Mike's experience supporting Villa from the USA, Jack's new deal, the Emi Martinez signing, the Burton result, AND previewing our Premier League opener against Sheffield United.
Likes, comments, subscriptions, and retweets are all appreciated! #UTV #AVFC
To contribute to James' Encephalitis Charity Walk HERE !
To listeners, interested collaborators, or potential guests who want to connect with us:
Twitter: @WittonPodAVFC OR WittonPodcast@gmail.com
...and to visit our sponsor, Hammerhead DFS (Daily Fantasy Sports):
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2020-09-191h 08
From Witton to Rotterdam: An AVFC Podcast::From Witton to Rotterdam:: Episode 3 feat. Galway's own Neil Dunworth!This week, we're joined by Neil Dunworth (@LoveMcGrathpod) of Galway, Ireland AND host of the "For The Love of Paul McGrath" Podcast! We'll be discussing the 'underground' Villa supporters community in Galway, Jack's England debut, Ollie Watkins signing on the dotted line, and wrapping up with our season predictions for both Villa and the League.
Likes, comments, subscriptions, and retweets are all appreciated! #UTV #AVFC
To contribute to James' Encephalitis Charity Walk HERE !
To support Neil's podcast:
Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2Z5aRiH
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KxEzoC
Twitter: @Lov...
2020-09-111h 05
From Witton to Rotterdam: An AVFC Podcast::From Witton to Rotterdam:: Episode 2 feat. Kristoffer Freiding of the Arctic Lions!This week, we're joined by Kristoffer Freiding (@KristofferF) of the Arctic Lions (@ArcticLions) of Norway! We're discussing our preseason so far, Grealish's England call-up, the Matty Cash signing, our big transfer rumours, and what supporter culture is like in and around the Arctic Circle! Likes, comments, subscriptions, and retweets are all appreciated! #UTV #AVFC
To contribute to James' Encephalitis Charity Walk HERE !
To listeners, interested collaborators, or potential guests who want to connect with us:
Twitter: @WittonPodAVFC
OR
WittonPodcast@gmail.com
...and to visit our sponsor...
2020-09-061h 09
From Witton to Rotterdam: An AVFC Podcast::From Witton to Rotterdam: EPISODE 1:: Introductions and a BIG Old News Roundup!Note: We recorded this on Friday, 8/28 before the Cash and Martinez news broke. Talk about good timing, but more to discuss next time! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
::Episode 1 has arrived!::
A little rough around the edges, but a ton of fun and lots of good Villa conversation had. This week, we're discussing the kit release, transfer rumors, the international call-ups (or lack thereof!), and introducing our Global Villans segment. Bear with us as we navigate this platform and our own format...everyone starts somewhere!
To contribute to James' Ence...
2020-08-291h 16