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August 8, 2025 58 mins

There's been plenty of memorable players that have donned the famous Aston Villa shirt over the years, but what would a best XI look like from a tenured season ticket holder? Listen in as Cole and Simon run through Simon's best Villa XI from his time as a season ticket holder (beginning in the 1997/1998 season).

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

  • Is Emi Martinez truly the best Aston Villa goalkeeper of the last 28 seasons?
  • Have Villa lacked true quality in the full-back areas?
  • Just how good was Paul Merson?
  • Is Simon's front three spot on or are there any questionable omissions?

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