Second City Podcast

Fresh Off The Plane

Dan and a jetlagged Callum give their takes on Gary Rowett's first two games since returning as Interim Manager at Blues, as well as Villa's welcoming of Wolves to Villa Park. They also discuss UB40, Ezri Konsa's Euros chances, a prospective new stadium and the games coming up this week.
 
02:39 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa)
04:58 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City)
08:29 - QPR vs. Blues Reaction
12:31 - Villa vs. Wolves Reaction
22:45 - Blues vs. Preston North End
28:55 - UB40 @ St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park
30:23 - Ezri Konsa’s Euros Chances
32:41 - Blues’ Prospective Stadium Move
39:45 - Man City vs. Villa Preview
45:12 - Leicester vs. Blues Preview
48:29 - Villa vs. Brentford Preview
 
 

Gary Rowett To Return: Our Reaction

Just when you thought life at Birmingham City couldn't get any crazier, Dan and Callum react to the remarkable, hot off the press news that Gary Rowett is set to return to the club as their 87th manager of the season, in a last ditch attempt to fend off relegation. On the Villa front, Callum breaks down their triumphant night against Ajax and their Premier League tie against West Ham, and in recognition of St. Patrick's Day, the duo discuss their top 5 Irish players to grace each side of the Second City.
Timestamps
02:08 - What We’re Wearing (Callum)
05:55 - What We’re Wearing (Daniel)
13:44 - Blues Discussion: Rowett To Return
26:35 - Villa vs. Ajax Reaction
34:25 - West Ham vs. Villa Reaction
40:19 - Blues & Villa’s Best Irish Players
1:00:07 - Best Irish Players: Honourable Mentions

Diadora Gang

Times are tough and morale is low at Second City Towers as Callum and Dan react to a humbling week for both Blues and Villa. Midweek draws kept things somewhat positive before a disastrous weekend in the League for both sides. The duo then look ahead to the week coming up, as Blues look to secure their Championship future and as Villa look to progress in Europe.
 
TIMESTAMPS
02:02 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City)
08:21 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa)
10:49 - Hull vs. Blues Reaction
17:25 - Ajax vs. Villa Reaction
21:41 - Millwall vs. Blues Reaction
27:38 - Villa vs. Spurs Reaction
39:11 - Blues: Middlesbrough & Watford Preview
43:35 - Villa: Ajax & West Ham Preview
 

It Was Like He Turned Into Ronaldo Or Messi

Callum and Dan return to react to two breathless games involving the Second City clubs over the weekend, before previewing the huge double game week ahead, as Blues travel to Hull before a six-pointer against Millwall, and Villa return to Europe with their highly anticipated trip to Ajax, as well as welcoming Spurs to Villa Park in the race for the top four. In a wider football discussion, the duo also take a moment to give their thoughts on the recent Blue Card and Sin Bin proposals dominating the game of late.TIMESTAMP
01:39 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa)
06:38 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City)
11:06 - Blues vs. Southampton Reaction
17:24 - Luton Town vs. Villa Reaction
26:27 - The Blue Card: Would It Work?
36:52 - Hull City vs. Blues Preview
39:38 - Ajax vs. Aston Villa Preview
42:05 - Millwall vs. Blues Preview
46:21 - Villa vs. Spurs Preview
 

I May Have Nodded Off During The Second Half

Callum and Dan see out February by reflecting on Villa's thumping home win over Nottingham Forest, as well as Blues' trip to Ipswich, which marked the beginning of Mark Venus' time as interim manager.Callum also reacts to the news that Villa's next tie in the Europa Conference League will be a mouthwatering match-up against Ajax, and as the 23/24 League Cup draws to a close, the duo examine the future of the competition and what can be done to boost it's standing in the modern game.
TIMESTAMPS
01:14 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City)
03:30 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa)
06:10 - Ipswich vs. Blues Reaction
11:27 - Villa vs. Nottingham Forest Reaction
17:36 - Villa’s Europa Conference League Draw
20:24 - The Future Of The League Cup
41:57 - Blues vs. Southampton Preview
44:08 - Luton vs. Villa Preview

We Were Doing Shots After Every Goal

Following a Blues club announcement this week, the Second City Podcast sends their best wishes to Tony Mowbray as he temporarily takes a step back from management for medical reasons. Following this, the duo reflect on Beirne's Austrian Alps survival story, numerous games gone-by in recent weeks for both Villa and Blues, Kevin Long's Blues exit, and some concerning rumours coming out of Villa, before looking ahead to this weekend's matches.

Second City Stories: Steve Bruce

Steve Bruce is a figure well-known on both sides of the Second City, having played for Birmingham City in the 90s and later managed the club from 2001 to 2007, before managing Aston Villa from 2016 to 2018. His time at Blues saw two promotions and some of the most iconic top-flight memories in the club's history, and his time in B6 saw him guide Villa in to the Championship play-off final. Before a short unsuccessful stint at West Bromwich Albion. So why is there debate as to whether Bruce has been a success or a failure in his management career, and what is his legacy in the Second City?

One Of The Highlights Of My Supporting Career

As well as dissecting the FA Cup Fourth Round just gone, this week on the Second City Podcast, Callum and Dan discuss transfers, a very exciting new commercial agreement announcement at Blues, and the most famous former players and managers they've met in-person. The guys also look ahead to Villa's trip to Sheffield United and Blues' upcoming derby against the Baggies.
00:00 - An Evening With Stephen Carr
05:40 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa)
10:00 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City)
13:56 - Chelsea vs. Aston Villa FA Cup Reaction
17:18 - Leicester vs. Blues FA Cup Reaction
22:14 - Villa Transfer News & FA Cup Draw
24:00 - Blues Sign Paik Seung-ho
26:05 - St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park Announcement
31:05 - Sheffield United vs. Aston Villa Preview
33:40 - West Brom vs. Blues Preview