{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/8d9a3cfe-9fbf-4fba-a5df-90859f80e19e/69feb439c117aa79bfca22a1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Villa Park at Its Absolute Best. Istanbul Europa League Final Awaits","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/60ee25127b57990bc2e77e0a/1778299061781-440885c1-3ec8-4f3b-9964-1f6f85b8e653.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><em>Villa beat Nottingham Forest 4-0 at Villa Park to reach the Europa League final in Istanbul. Freiburg await. One more job to do to end 30-years of hurt.</em></p><p><br></p><p>Some nights you have a feeling about before a ball is kicked. On a European night, not many English grounds can hold a candle to Villa Park on a European night. The atmosphere was electric and the players on the pitch also made sure they made it an unforgettable night, as well — four goals, a complete performance, and a European final earned in the most emphatic fashion possible.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode the show breaks down a night that had everything. Buendia's unpredictability unlocking the tightest defence in the Premier League's last six games. Watkins aggressive, physical, the version of himself that makes Villa a different team. McGinn having the time of his life, as the autumn of his career is hitting its highest notes. And the Victor Lindelöf decision, questioned beforehand, vindicated completely.</p><p><br></p><p>There is also a broader conversation about what this moment means. Also, we look at Freiburg, Villa's silverware drought, and the prospect of a Super Cup, if all goes to plan.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.</em></p>","author_name":"myoldmansaid.com"}