Gabby Agbonlahor: “I used rival fans' hatred as my motivation”

What were Gabby Agbonlahor’s most influential moments and his biggest regrets? In this revealing episode, the Aston Villa legend sits down with Kate Tracey and Alan McInally to reflect on the highs, lows, and defining memories from his unforgettable career in claret and blue. Gabby opens up about his rise through the Villa Academy, the tough loan spells that built his character, and the “father–son” relationship he shared with manager Martin O’Neill. He relives his favourite moments at Villa Park including his incredible record against bitter rivals Birmingham, and explains how he used the hatred from opposition fans as motivation to perform. In a candid and emotional conversation, Gabby also admits to “partying too much” in his later years, the toll it took on his form, and how he’s found a new focus and purpose in his post-football life at talkSPORT. It’s a raw and unfiltered look at the pride, passion, and lessons learned from one of Aston Villa’s most iconic modern players. Subscribe now to the Official Aston Villa Podcast and never miss an episode and to check out a full video version of this podcast head to: https://www.avfc.co.uk/video/ __ Stay ahead of the game and be the first to know when we release new videos by hitting the subscribe button For more Villa content head to the website 👉 https://video.avfc.co.uk/