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

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

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

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

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

After a discussion on the Second City Podcast's trip to Wembley over the weekend, Dan and Callum react to a harrowing week for their respective teams, including Man City's demolition job on Villa and Blues' late heartbreak at Leicester & Villa's capitulation against Brentford. They then preview the upcoming double game week, including Villa's huge European quarter final against Lille.   00:00 - SCP At The EFL Trophy 06:20 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City) 11:03 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa) 16:03 - Man City vs. Aston Villa Reaction 20:15 - Leicester vs. Blues Reaction 27:45 - Aston Villa vs. Brentford Reaction 34:19 - Jacob Ramsey’s Injury 36:35 - Blues’ New Academy Appointment 38:28 - Blues’ 2nd Open House 39:54 - Blues vs. Cardiff Preview 42:05 - Aston Villa vs. Lille Preview 44:23 - Blues vs. Coventry Preview 46:25 - Arsenal vs. Aston Villa Preview

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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?

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

Dan revels in a wonderful start to life for Tony Mowbray at Blues, giving his reaction to the FA Cup win against Hull and the victory in the Championship against Leicester. Following on from this and What We're Wearing, amidst a relatively quiet January transfer window, the duo brave the depths of footballing awfulness, the worst of the worst, and put together their worst January transfer XI for each club.

The Mowbray era has officially begun as Blues faced off against Swansea on Saturday. As well as giving their reaction to this, Callum and Dan take a look at Villa's frustrating away draw at Goodison Park, along with Villa's supposed new badge and upcoming Adidas kits, and the possible departure of Jordan James and the definite departure of John O'Shea from Blues, as well as an exciting new official partnership announced by the club   01:45 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa) 05:50 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City) 11:51 - Blues vs. Swansea Reaction 17:16 - Everton vs. Villa Reaction 23:35 - Villa: New Badge, Potential Behind The Scenes Documentary & Adidas Kits 26:10 - Blues: Jordan James Discussion & John O’Shea Departs 29:43 - Blues Partner With Oak View Group 33:09 - Upcoming Games Preview

Callum and Dan are kept on their toes with the announcement this week that former West Brom, Celtic and Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray is the man to replace Wayne Rooney in B9. As well as reacting to this big news, they also discuss Villa's questionable new club badge, and react to the FA Cup 3rd Round just gone, as well as discussing some of their personal favourite FA Cup memories from years gone by.   02:43 - A Special Christmas Message 04:42 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa) 07:58 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City) 12:24 - Mowbray Is Our Man 21:19 - Villa’s New Badge? 26:34 - FA Cup Memories 29:43 - Middlesbrough vs. Aston Villa Reaction 33:29 - Hull City vs. Birmingham City Reaction 38:31 - Everton vs. Villa Preview 41:28 - Blues vs. Swansea City Preview

83 days, 15 games and just 2 wins later, Wayne Rooney has left Birmingham City. The Emergency Podcast button is hit as Dan and Callum react to the huge news bringing in the New Year, as one of England’s all-time greatest players leaves as Birmingham’s shortest ever serving manager.

Dan and Callum close out 2023 in style with the first ever in-person edition of the Second City Podcast. As well as 'What We're Wearing' and a quick look back on recent results, the duo reflect on 2023 for both Blues and Villa, and discuss their hopes and dreams for 2024. 03:30 - What We're Wearing 09:00 - Villa's Recent Results 13:19 - Recent Blues Games 16:45 - Summary of the year as a whole 22:02 - Best Game 26:42 - Best Goal 29:14 - Best Signing 33:01 - Worst Game/Low Point 36:54 - Most Improved Player 39:20 - Most Shocking Moment 41:54 - Callum's Villa XI and Best Player of 2023 44:48 - Dan's Blues XI and Best Player of 2023 48:11 - Hopes For 2024

Christmas cheer is in full swing at Second City Towers. As Villa continue their formidable run, Callum looks at the very real prospect that they could be top of the table by Christmas. Meanwhile at Blues, Dan has more reason to be positive after a better week for Wayne Rooney's men.    Timestamps: 03:22 - What We're Wearing 13:02 - Reaction to Blues' Win Against Cardiff 15:37 - Callum Reacts to Villa vs. Mostar 21:03 - Brentford vs. Villa Reaction 36:06 - Blues' Near Miss Against Leicester 47:23 - Housekeeping 54:08 - Preview Of Christmas Week Games