New signing Ron Vlaar is among the star guests in this week's edition of the Villa podcast.

Produced in-house by Jack Woodward from the club's in-house communications team, the audio bulletin is a must-listen each week, with big names appearing regularly.

Vlaar is on hand to offer his thoughts on settling in at Villa, adapting to the Barclays Premier League, the prospect of playing at Villa Park for the first time and his claret and blue aspirations.

As a new defensive hero checks in at Bodymoor Heath, one of the club's greatest ever central defenders offers his expect analysis of the former Feyenoord man.

Ken McNaught, a member of the 1982 European Cup-winning side, backs Vlaar to make a significant impact on the Villa squad.

He reckons the Dutchman will play an important part in Paul Lambert's rebuilding process.

The Scotsman also offers his thoughts on compatriot Lambert, insisting his history of being a winner will stand the club in good stead.

Lambert praises the young players in is squad and how they've acquitted themselves in pre-season.

The manager discusses the signing of Vlaar, describing him as a great professional and an excellent leader.

Lambert also assesses the pre-season campaign so far.

Barry Bannan, Andreas Weimann and Daniel Johnson are on hand to tell us how pre-season is going for them.

Bannan and Johnson are both riding high after scoring goals against Nottingham Forest and Peterborough respectively.