POST MATCH REACTION: West Ham United 2-1 Aston Villa

On today's episode of AVFC Extra we're joined by injury expert Ben Dinnery to take an in-depth look at the injuries sustained by Wesley and Tom Heaton on New Year's Day against Burnley.Topics covered:03:21 - What exactly was the injury Wesley got?05:17 - How a player returns from such a serious problem07:04 - Why do you some players take longer to recover?10:35 - The pressure of setting a return date20:09 - The psychological impact of a long term injury24:12 - Difference in recovery between professionals and the general public27:14 - Tom Heaton's injury32:19 - Weirdest injury stories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Nov 202038min

A strange game of two halves at Villa Park this afternoon. -----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/Jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Nov 202035min

Kerry Lenihan of the Aston & Nechells Food Bank joins James Rushton for an #AVFC Extra that focuses on how the good a club like Aston Villa can do for its community - as well as the direct fan action that leads to results and why it is needed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 Okt 202031min

Another week, another AVFC Extra - this time, James Rushton is joined by Jon Mackenzie of All Stats Aren't We to take a look at how Leeds United were able to hand Aston Villa their first loss of the season.Topics covered:02:12 - A great start to the season for both clubs05:52 - Explaining Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds United style08:57 - Trying to stop Jack Grealish13:10 - Was that a typical Leeds United performance?16:08 - Bielsa's pre match preparations20:47 - Leeds' decision making27:32 - Leeds were well prepared to stop Grealish30:42 - Assessing the three goals33:57 - Did anyone catch the eye in a Villa shirt?35:42 - It's just one game... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 Okt 202039min

Join Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson to reflect on Aston Villa's first loss in the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 Okt 202025min

Ashley Preece is joined by LeedsLive editor Joe Mewis to look ahead to Friday night's game as Dean Smith and Aston Villa host Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Okt 202023min

We're delighted to be joined by former Villa winger and fitness expert Tony Daley on today's episode of AVFC Extra.Topics covered:01:35 - Does Tony Daley miss coaching?03:12 - The differences between training athletes and the general public04:30 - Wanting to be the fittest at the football club06:14 - The genuine advantages of being the fitter side07:58 - What is '100% fitness'? 12:31 - How do squad players keep their fitness levels up?14:42 - How footballers kept fit during lockdown18:30 - Could the tighter football schedule produce more injuries?20:15 - What happens during a football medical?22:44 - How football got 'more serious' in the 90s29:30 - How training methods have developed31:50 - The match-day routine for footballers35:10 - Mental health problems as a footballer41:14 - How frustrating is it to sustain injuries?47:45 - On Jack Grealish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 Okt 202051min

Join Dan Rolinson, James Rushton and Mat Kendrick for some instant reaction to Aston Villa's victory away at Leicester City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Okt 202038min