Second City Podcast

The Second City Catch-Up

Ahead of their full end-of-season review, Dan and Callum have a quick catch-up on all the goings on in the Second City's football scene, including Chris Davies' arrival at Blues, and Villa's latest transfer dealings. However, we begin with a brief tribute to former Villa and Blues goalkeeper Matija Sarkic, who tragically passed away this week aged just 26.TIMESTAMPS
01:22 - Matija Sarkic, Rest In Peace.
03:31 - Chris Davies: The New BCFC Manager
07:50 - Blues’ New Home Shirt
10:23 - Villa’s Transfer Business

UEFA Euro 2024 Preview

Someone get me a thermometer, I think I've got Euros fever! Callum and Dan temporarily detour away from Second City football as they look ahead to Euro 2024 in Germany, giving their thoughts and predictions on the runners and riders, whilst also looking back on some of their favourite memories from Euros of yesteryear.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Countdown To Euro 2024
02:54 - What We’re Wearing (Republic of Ireland)
07:40 - What We’re Wearing (England)
10:37 - Earliest Euros Memories
16:14 - Favourite Euros Memories
23:06 - Predictions For Euro 2024
35:32 - How Far Will England & Scotland Go?

Great Atmosphere, Awful Game

With the domestic season done and dusted, Dan and Callum react to the latest news going on in the Second City, including Blues' search for Tony Mowbray's successor, Unai Emery's new Villa contract, and, elsewhere, Wayne Rooney's return to management.
 
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Catch-Up
03:02 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa)
05:52 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City)
13:13 - Mowbray Steps Down As Blues Manager
24:51 - Unai Emery Signs New Contract
28:01 - Villa’s New Badge
29:36 - Blues: Released & Retained
34:08 - Villa’s Data Leak
35:59 - Rooney Returns To Management

I Got Tickets To The Bloody Final

This week on the SCP, Callum looks back on a huge week for Villa, which saw them both eliminated from this season's Europa Conference League, but also finally qualify for next season's UEFA Champions League. Meanwhile, Dan gives his thoughts on which players Blues should release and retain this summer following relegation, and elsewhere, the duo look at West Brom's fortunes in the play-offs and another Wembley loss for Solihull Moors.TIMESTAMPS
01:11 - Second City Teams Abroad
05:35 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa)
08:02 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City)
11:50 - Olympiacos vs. Villa, 2nd Leg Reaction
17:36 - Villa vs. Liverpool Reaction
28:08 - West Brom In The Play-Offs
34:52 - Solihull Moors In The FA Trophy
38:48 - Blues: The Gary Rowett Situation
43:36 - Blues: Release Or Retain?
50:03 - Aston Villa: Interview With Chris Heck
55:58 - Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa Preview

Why Is It Never Us?

It’s been a chastening week in the Second City. After 13 years in the Championship, Blues finally ran out of luck and are confirmed to play their football in the third tier next season for the first time in 30 years. Whilst Dan dissects where it all went wrong, Callum looks at Villa’s surprise 4-2 Europa Conference League Semi-Final defeat to Olympiacos, as well as their 1-0 loss at Brighton in the Premier League. The lads then take a look at the fortunes of West Brom and Solihull Moors, before previewing a huge week ahead for Villa.
 
02:11 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City)
05:53 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa)
09:38 - Blues Relegated: Our Reaction
23:48 - Villa vs. Olympiacos, 1st Leg Reaction
30:54 - Brighton vs. Villa Reaction
34:40 - Blues End Of Season Awards
36:38 - West Brom & Solihull Moors
39:43 - Olympiacos vs. Villa, 2nd Leg Preview
42:04 - Villa vs. Liverpool Preview

My Body Is A Temple

We’re well in to the home straight for 23/24 — as Villa prepare for a huge European Semi-Final against Olympiacos, Blues prepare for their biggest match in years as they face Norwich on Survival Saturday. As well as discussing the weekend’s results, Dan and Callum talk Dion Sanderson, Unai Emery’s contract extension, spending caps and the Blues Women’s team, before giving their predictions for a season-defining week.
 
02:12 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City)
09:01 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa)
14:34 - Reaction to Huddersfield vs. Blues
26:19 - Reaction to Villa vs. Chelsea
37:32 - The Dion Sanderson Situation
39:58 - Unai Emery’s New Contract
42:17 - Villa’s Stance On The Spending Cap
44:45 - Blues Women’s Season Concludes
46:16 - Villa vs. Olympiacos, 1st Leg Preview
48:47 - Blues vs. Norwich, Survival Saturday Preview
54:38 - Brighton vs. Villa Preview

I Walked Straight Out Of Work And Into The Pub

Morale could not be more different on each side of the podcast. Whilst Villa reach a European Semi-Final and continue their charge towards a Champions League place, yet another poor performance for Blues sees them on the brink of relegation to League One for the first time in 30 years. Callum also discusses a significant new sponsorship deal for Villa, before him and Dan preview this weekend’s matches.
Timestamps
03:06 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa)
09:42 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City)
15:56 - Reaction to Lille vs. Aston Villa, 2nd Leg
27:11 - Reaction to Rotherham vs. Blues
38:25 - Villa vs. Bournemouth Reaction
47:36 - Villa’s New Sponsorship Deal
49:29 - Huddersfield vs. Blues Preview
53:10 - Villa vs. Chelsea Preview

There Was Some Serious Movement In There

The Second City Podcast returns in high spirits, as both Blues and Villa post some of their best results of their respective seasons as we hit the run-in. As well as previewing this week's games, Callum and Dan also discuss new stadiums, Blues Women, Lille fans and Sunjic's tears.
 
01:35 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City)
06:35 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa)
11:40 - Blues vs. Cardiff Reaction
17:20 - Villa vs. Lille, 1st Leg Reaction
22:53 - Blues vs. Coventry Reaction
34:18 - Arsenal vs. Villa Reaction
41:40 - Villa’s Stadium Rumours
46:16 - Blues Formally Announce New Stadium Plans
52:31 - Changes At Blues Women
54:09 - Lille vs. Villa, 2nd Leg Preview
55:57 - Rotherham vs. Blues Preview
57:23 - Villa vs. Bournemouth Preview