More Than a Shirt: Joey D’Urso on Villa, Football & the Game Beyond the Pitch

In this International Week Special of Beyond the South Stand, we’re joined by journalist Joey D’Urso for a conversation that blends fandom, football culture, and the future of the game.

We discuss:
⚽ Joey’s earliest memories of following Aston Villa
⬇️ The 2015/16 relegation, the Dr Xia takeover & Villa’s Premier League return
📰 Life as an Investigations Writer at The Athletic
📖 His new book More Than a Shirt 👉 https://amzn.eu/d/eSENzPk
🌍 How football can protect its pyramid, support lower leagues & strengthen grassroots

If you’re passionate about football culture, the meaning behind the shirt, and how the game can change for the better — this episode is for you.

🎧 Available now on all major podcast platforms.

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