EXCLUSIVE: Neil Cutler on promotion with Dean Smith; Steven Gerrard and leaving Aston Villa

Neil Cutler says he was “devastated” to leave Aston Villa last month. The highly-respected figure, labelled “the best English coach by miles” by Villa number one Emi Martinez, has admitted he didn’t want to become a spare part with Unai Emery appointing his own man, Javi Garcia, to head up the club’s goalkeeping department.
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[@leeevans1874]

Such a shame he had to leave but Unai has his guys . He's made his mark and won't be forgotten

[@MrMonkeyHat]

Possibly the best interview you guys have done. It gave a real insight to the club, managers and coaching staff. Not only does he come across as a good guy, the way he communicates it easy to understand why he is so highly regarded. I’m not sure if he has ambitions to be a manager but you can see he has the ingredients to be a success.

[@chriscorfield8673]

Fantastic interview guys, probably my favourite podcast so far 👍🏻 ⚽️ 🦁 sad to see Neil leave, seems like a great guy and no doubt he will reach the top in his profession! All the best, UTV!

[@jamesg324]

Really enjoyed that. Seemed like Ash really understood Cutler's momentum point by referring to 5-a-side at Perry Barr 😅.

[@Cashy__13]

Cuts is such a kind, genuine guy. I’ll never forget when he heard that I’m terminal ill…he turned up at my front door with Dean Smith for a chat & gave me a signed Emi Martinez match worn shirt & gloves. He still keeps in touch with me now. I’m honoured I can call him a friend.

[@ted8452]

Brilliant interview. Neil comes across so well and seems like a top professional

[@OpenDoorEnglish]

Great interview! He was also at Villa as a player - would have been nice to hear a bit more about that! All the best to Neil and he’ll always be welcomed back at VP.

[@theduftmeister]

Thanks for everything you did Cutts. Top man 🙌🙌

[@cheeef]

Really enjoyed that, chaps. Thanks for arranging the interview and posting this. Neil's a great guy, he certainly is a fan-favourite and I have a sneaky feeling he'll be back one day.

[@mikerotch4974]

Brilliant interview lads, really enjoyed it and very insightful. Wish Neil Cutler all the best for the future, I’m sure he won’t be out of work for to long.

[@paulcox6566]

Great interview guys I realy enjoyed it. So interesting to hear all those behind the scenes stories about the club. Devastated to hear the truth about the "Jed Steer stare", think i prefer to remember it as a tactical masterclass. UTV.

[@davemcgeown342]

Ash bless him ,5 a side at Perry Barr 9 nil up and the momentum turns 😂😂 made me laugh any way ! Great interview lads loved it

[@neilnightingale5127]

Fantastic interview. What a guy Cuts is! Omg Villa 4 eva Cuts!

[@kevinfowler7554]

Great interview, good to hear Neil Cutler's views and what goes on behind the scenes.

[@tomd2103]

Great interview. Was disappointed to see him leave, as he did a really good job with the keepers.

[@jawairiya257]

Martin O'Neill and now Big Cuts, can't wait to see whose next this is amazing🙏

[@coolzombie816]

Neil seems like a top bloke. Great interview.

[@jamiemckell34]

Thanks for everything Neil, sad to see you go

[@barrygribben2531]

Great interview guys. What a nice man and a quality coach. Wish him all the best for the future

[@BlackRuum]

Phenomenal Insight. Thanks guys. UTV!

[@stevepinder8596]

Great interview and very interesting big shout out to Neil for being so open 👍UTV

[@lloydgrose]

Brilliant interview

[@dalhatton7655]

phenomenal piece of work lads .. a fantastic communicator and great insight to stuff we never really hear about !! #vtid

[@stuartmcdonagh6831]

Brilliant insight from someone who’s been a big asset to the club in recent times. All the best in your future endeavours!

[@markjoyce1720]

Absolutely superb some great questions and you let Neil explain and do a lot of the talking. Some really great insight in what happens at the club, he comes across as very grounded and level headed.Neil has left a fantastic infrastructure at the club and his legacy is there for all to see. Just thanks for all you did for our club Neil.UTV

[@mattking241]

The club that gets Neil next will be truly blessed. What a lovely, talented guy.

[@powoliu4615]

Great chat. Love it👍🏻

[@joshuajones1793]

Just listened to this podcast straight after the latest one recorded with Alan Hutton, yet another great, informative interview with a VERY CLEVER, KNOWLEDGEABLE young coach! 💯 Your content is on a whole different level at the moment! Keep up the fantastic work you're all doing! 👏🏾 UTV! 🦁 🦁 🦁 💜 🩵 💜 🩵 💜 🩵

[@avfcstatto]

Loved this lads. Superb

[@colin8602]

Wish we could have more podcasts like this

[@samdixon8418]

Great interview. Thank you guys. Shattered Cuts has left as he seems like an incredible bloke.

[@peterharding2052]

I saw Neil the other day but he was with his family so I left him alone. He’s part of the local community so it was doubly gutting he lost his job. Eternally grateful, but I have chatted with him and his wife when I worked in a pub. Lovely people who gave me good stories from his time as a player with Villa.

[@johnburton8457]

Just watched this , absolutely loved it , what a top guy Neil is. Well done fellas 👏

[@fhg1066]

Great watch

[@jimtheophilou9872]

Great interview, but was interested what went wrong with Kallinic.

[@alexavfclineham7301]

I never had any doubt about Derby in the final after beating them well in the league twice, it actually made me angry when pundits would predict a Derby win. There was an arrogance but for a reason , we were invincible for a short while. Great interview, UTV

[@richburton4825]

Superb podcast, Big Cuts is a top man, love him to bits

[@ahmerazim3924]

Just watch this, big Cutts is a top guy, can't believe how humble and down to earth he is. I can see why he was so popular with players, our new goalkeeper coach will have to be a hell of a coach for Cutts not to be a huge loss.

[@waynedawkins7935]

Fantastic interview lads, and a very good insight to what happens behind the scenes at a football club maybe as fans we won't be so quick to judge.

[@Fletrasen]

Top class podcast these few days 👍 Sad Cutler had to leave.

[@michaelhuggins8513]

Great interview and like to thank Neil for his part in the club. Hearing what he said on the back room staff maybe a game towards the end of the season the club should get them all out on the pitch for us to say thank you???

[@Tboy-y6q]

What a guy. Get the impression this is all truth as well, Neil comes across so well and genuine. Best of luck, I'm sure you'll find something to get your juices flowing again soon.

[@Gawsh]

Amazing content just keeps coming

[@willpurvis9412]

Fantastic interview. What a top guy. Villa need him back asap 🤞🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@daviddwyer5568]

I think Emi is the best signing the club has made since McGrath. It was obvious from the reaction of the Arsenal fans that we had something special, and it has proved that way.

[@bertiew6771]

Top man. Nothing but respect for him. Wish him well wherever he ends up. Thanks, Neil.

[@summitismkarma7703]

Great interview awesome guy Neil

[@craignewton1874]

These are brilliant. 👍😃

[@garyedmonds8487]

a real shame he's had to leave, been a big part of our story. all the best Neil. UTV!

[@dh2838]

That was brilliant, NC will find the right spot and his new club will be lucky to have someone that will improve that clubs situation considerably. Top top man.

[@rickbarley3263]

Absolutely brilliant podcast... well done lads. Let's hope that Cuts get another job when he's ready. Thanks for everything Neil ..UTV 💜💙

[@thefilmandmusic]

Gréât interview ..i wonder if the new manager knew the relationship Neil had with EMI ,,,and how it was going with the goalkeeper dept ..

[@bludclartfury7383]

can't believe they let this top bloke go

[@petes8280]

What a guy. All good things just come to an end, I hope Neil finds something suitable soon.

[@markwilliams7223]

Great interview. Cuts is a top guy. Shame he had to go but will be someone else's gain. UTV

[@BlackRuum]

Its ashame he had to leave. Sounds like a brilliant world class coach. He should be in the England setup

[@colin8602]

After hearing what Neil said about the doc it would be great if you could interview him , just saying 😊

[@jason120870]

Top podcast guys more of the same please

[@jaym2062]

Can we organise a petition to get his job back. Gonna miss seeing him on the sideline.

[@wackywaa1458]

Cutler is the human embodiment of “Chad”

[@thefilmandmusic]

When Dean got fired, the Latins were at the Copa , Grealish gone and replacements injured

[@52hermitage]

Great scoop getting yesterday’s man. Typical Birmingham live tbh

[@ClaretBluePod]

Yeah cos he’s done loads of press since leaving 3 weeks ago 👏🏻

[@jimtheophilou9872]

It is a great scoop. An insight into the club that fans wouldn't have had without the interview. A perspective about first team players, 'background' and coaching staff from someone who has worked with them for a number of years. Grumpy s0d.

[@52hermitage]

@@jimtheophilou9872 please enlighten us as to what you’ve learnt from that interview that you didn’t know before watching it?

[@greasyboyangel1]

I wouldn't have guessed Ashley was a journalist from this. Great podcast