# Aston Villa’s European Glory and Championship Spygate Chaos

An episode of [Hawksbee and Jacobs Daily](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/348889102), 21 May 2026, 1 h 02 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/hawksbeeandjacobs/e/6a0f2083163f100183e2ff46/media.mp3

Paul Hawksbee is joined by Charlie Baker for a packed podcast of football chat, starting with a look back at an unforgettable night for Aston Villa. Broadcaster and big Villa fan Rupert Bell joins the show to reflect on the immense pride and pure joy of watching his side lift the Europa League trophy. Shifting from triumph to the tragic realities of a footballing icon, author David Arrowsmith comes into the studio to discuss his gripping new book, 'Killing Maradona.' David digs deep into the legendary Argentine's harrowing struggles with drug addiction, the grip of organized crime, and the forces that ultimately tore his life apart outside the stadium walls. Former FA Chief and Middlesbrough Head of Recruitment Adrian Bevington also weighs in on one of the most explosive scandals in modern English football. He breaks down the massive fallout after Southampton lost their appeal against being expelled from the Championship play-off final following the sensational 'spygate' revelations. Finally, the guys cap off the show in classic fashion with another fiercely competitive and unpredictable edition of the Birthday Spread. Additionally, You can find more from us here: Instagram: @tSHandJ Twitter: @tSHandJ YouTube: talkSPORT Website: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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