Claret & Blue - An Aston Villa Podcast

Claret & Blue - An Aston Villa Podcast

By Reach Podcasts

Welcome to Claret & Blue - An Aston Villa Podcast. Hosted by Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick & John Townley of Birmingham Live. On this podcast feed, we'll be posting a minimum of three new episodes per week throughout the 2023/24 Premier League season. We look forward to talking all things Aston Villa with you as Unai Emery takes us on a European Tour. Please follow the feed and get involved with the show. UTV!

Episodes

Introducing the Claret & Blue Aston Villa Hall of Fame [Episode One]

On today's episode of the Claret & Blue podcast, Dan Rolinson and John Townley bring you the Aston Villa Hall of Fame. In each episode, we'll nominate four new players into the Hall of Fame to celebrate the very best of Aston Villa players and staff from down the years. 🎙🎙🎙 Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PR0jOlGTN-w Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/03/2422m 21s

Forget the international break, Aston Villa are back with their eyes set on the Champions League

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back to answer all your Aston Villa questions during the international break with Wolves on the horizon this weekend. Ezri Konsa and Ollie Watkins' England performances, to sponsorship and FFP, to *that* Leon Bailey article... 🎙🎙 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/B3fwvbR--Wk Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25/03/241h

THE INSIDE STORY OF HOW ASTON VILLA WON THE LEAGUE CUP WIN IN 1996

Aston Villa last won a trophy 28 years ago, here's the inside story of how they did it, featuring tales from manager Brian Little, goalscorer Ian Taylor and first team coach John Gregory. 🏆 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24/03/2439m 51s

EXPLAINED: How Aston Villa COULD reach the Champions League - and what is the new format?

Dan Rolinson explains how fifth place in the Premier League could secure Champions League football next season. The format for European competition next season is changing, so whether Villa make it into the Champions League, Europa League or Conference League, it will be a different system to the one we're all used to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/03/2410m 49s

Mat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes: Euston, we have a problem

Enjoy the mayhem as Mat Kendrick and his son feast on a free lunch, waste a fortune on trains and argue about his classic shirt collection away at West Ham United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/03/2415m 13s

Wanting Villa to LOSE, Juan Pablo Valentine's & booing Grealish

We're back with our third episode of Aston Villa confessions! This time, John Townley and Dan Rolinson react to the weird and wonderful of your anonymous Villa confessions. From actively wanting Aston Villa to lose matches, to sending Juan Pablo Angel a Valentine's Day card (and getting a reply) and why booing Jack Grealish is wrong. 🎙🎙 Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Gu5qyIPdGx8 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/03/2447m 37s

Is Champions League qualification in Aston Villa's hands?

Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick and John Townley are in the Poddymoor Heath studio - for the first time as a trio - to answer all your Aston Villa related questions. Villa head in to the international break off the back of a 1-1 draw away at West Ham, so, is Champions League qualification for next season "in their hands"? 🎙🎙🎙 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19/03/2453m 2s

POST MATCH REACTION: West Ham 1-1 Aston Villa

Dan Rolinson and Matt Lynch dissect Aston Villa's 1-1 against West Ham after late drama at the London Stadium. 🎙🎙 Watch the podcast on our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/H4FdloRsfhI Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Matt Lynch: https://twitter.com/mattlyynch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17/03/2435m 41s

INSIDE BODYMOOR: West Ham Preview & The Europa Conference League draw

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are reunited for their usual Inside Bodymoor show after Mat Kendrick stepped in last week. The two react to Villa's draw in the UECL draw, whilst looking ahead to the West Ham match. 🎙🎙 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16/03/2434m 34s

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 4-0 Ajax

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick react to a BIG win at Villa Park against Ajax in the Europa Conference League. 🎙🎙 Watch the podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0HU93XwfC9phXsLEpOl0Vg Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/03/2436m 34s

Mat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes - Heroes & Villains fanzine gave me my voice...

After opening a mystery box of Aston Villa relics on the podcast this week, Mat Kendrick wanders down memory lane to discuss the Heroes & Villains fanzine and his fond memories of writing for the publication 'back in the day' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14/03/2413m 18s

We opened an Aston Villa TIME CAPSULE on the podcast

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick were sent two heavy boxes of Aston Villa programmes, books and video tapes dating back to the early 1980s. So, they decided to open the box, for the first time, on the podcast. 🎙🎙 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13/03/2418m 34s

How Unai Emery will fill a John McGinn shaped hole in the Villa XI

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick are back once again and this time they're answering all your Aston Villa questions. How will Unai Emery cope without captain John McGinn? Are we concered by Diaby and Zaniolo's form? Can Villa still make it into the Champions League places? All that, and loads more on this week's Claret & Blue podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/03/2452m 57s

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 0-4 Tottenham Hotspur

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick react to a terrible afternoon at Villa Park. 🎙🎙🎙 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/03/2441m 23s

John Townley on Ajax, Spurs & the Champions League

Eager and enthusiastic as he is, John Townley has recorded his own post Ajax - pre Spurs video from an airport in Amsterdam. John gives his verdict on Villa's draw away at Ajax whilst looking ahead to the massive game against Spurs on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09/03/2418m 17s

Aston Villa vs Tottenham: The biggest game of the season so far?

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick reflect on Aston Villa's 0-0 away draw against Ajax whilst building up to a huge game in the race for the Champions League, as Tottenham travel to Villa Park this Sunday. 🎙🎙 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09/03/2424m 55s

POST MATCH REACTION: Ajax 0-0 Aston Villa

Dan Rolinson and Frankie Maguire discuss the first leg action from Ajax vs Aston Villa, as it's all to play for heading into the second leg this time next week. 🎙🎙 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Frankie Maguire: https://twitter.com/FrankieMaguire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07/03/2426m 5s

Mat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes - All aboard the record chasing Ollie Watkins goal bus

Step aside all of Mat Kendrick's former favourite Villa centre forwards and make room for a Mr Ollie Watkins. In the form of his life and set to break Gabby Agbonlahor's Premier League goal record for Villa (one day) it's time for ten minutes of chat around just how good Ollie Watkins is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07/03/2412m 14s

All you need to know about Villa's £120m FFP losses

Dave Powell, our business and finance expert here at Reach PLC, joins us on the Claret & Blue podcast this week to discuss FFP, or PSR as it's now more commonly known. After Villa posted losses for the 2022-23 season of £120 million, we take a look at what that *actually* means for the club. 🎙🎙 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06/03/2451m 6s

MATCH PREVIEW: Ajax vs Aston Villa

Dan Rolinson and John Townley look ahead to Aston Villa's trip to Ajax in the Europa Conference League round of 16 match. b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/03/2419m 5s

Aston Villa march on towards Champions League qualification

It's Q&A time on the Claret and Blue podcast, brought to you from our studio space: Poddymoor Heath. On today's show, Dan Rolinson and John Townley discuss the win against Luton, POTY contender Ollie Watkins, the race for the top four and much more. 🎙🎙 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04/03/2455m 36s

POST MATCH REACTION: Luton Town 2-3 Aston Villa

John Townley is here today with a solo impromptu podcast as Dan is still without wi-fi after his house move! So, John's had a go at breaking down the game at Kenilworth Road and offering his thoughts on Villa's late win against Luton Town. 🎙 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03/03/2433m 14s

Mat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes - Behind the scenes at Big Ron's house...

Mat Kendrick shares some behind the scenes details from our big sit down exclusive with Big Ron Atkinson. Snoring dogs, to dodgy phone signal and a logistical headache to organise, but we got there, and we got some brilliant stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01/03/2417m 52s

Big Ron Atkinson at his brilliant best in Aston Villa interview

Big Ron Atkinson is 85 this week and is still as sharp as a tack when it comes to recalling his memories as Aston Villa manager from 30 years ago. In this exclusive interview, he shares brilliant anecdotes from his swaggering 1991-1994 reign, including funny stories about Sir Doug Ellis, Paul McGrath and other famous claret and blue names from the past. 🎙🎙 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29/02/241h 8m

Big Ron Atkinson shares fond memories of Aston Villa's 1994 Coca Cola Cup victory

In the first part of our exclusive interview with big Ron Atkinson, Mat Kendrick takes him on a trip down memory lane, 30 years back to the 1994 Coca Cola League Cup final, where Aston Villa beat Manchester United at Wembley. 🎙🎙 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/02/2413m 57s

Dean Smith in the USA: The lowdown on how Deano is getting on at Charlotte FC

Dean Smith raised a few eyebrows when he crossed the pond to tackle his next managerial challenge - despite having offers from around the Championship - but as 62,000 fans roared Charlotte FC on to their first win of the new MLS season on Saturday night, the former Aston Villa boss has turned over an exciting chapter in his career. 🎙🎙🎙 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/02/2424m 44s

Why Aston Villa do not fear Man United in the race for Champions League

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back with another episode of answering your Aston Villa questions. This week, we look back on a relatively comfortable win against Forest, how brilliant Leon Bailey is, and why Manchester United are nothing to fear. 🎙🎙🎙 Join the WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EX0z3LCooZLITPpeTdStXn Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26/02/241h 1m

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 4-2 Nottingham Forest

Aston Villa win, Manchester United lose. It's a good weekend init? 🎙🎙 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24/02/2456m 1s

INSIDE BODYMOOR: Aston Villa take on Nottingham Forest at Villa Park

It's a big one at Villa Park this weekend as Nuno's Nottingham Forest visit B6 in their bid to avoid relegation from the Premier League, meanwhile, Unai Emery's side will be looking to cement their place in the top four with victory. 🎙🎙 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/02/2443m 7s

Aston Villa Fan Show - Champions League, summer transfers & global expansion

Dan Rolinson and John Townley host the first ever Aston Villa Fan Show on Claret & Blue where we took your calls on all things Villa. Get involved with future episodes by emailing dan.rolinson@reachplc.com Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/02/2442m 24s

Mat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes: Please Villa, never, ever leave Villa Park

On this week's Villa Voicenotes, Mat Kendrick takes to the microphone to discuss why a move away from Villa Park for Aston Villa simply isn't an option Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/02/2411m 48s

Why I was WRONG about Youri Tielemans

Dan Rolinson and John Townley have a unscripted chat about Youri Tielemans' role in this Aston Villa side. This video was filmed prior to Boubacar Kamara's ACL injury, so keep that in mind. 🎙🎙 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/02/2419m 3s

The return of Pau Torres - Villa's most IMPORTANT player

Pau Torres returned to Unai Emery's Aston Villa starting line up this weekend, and Villa beat Fulham pretty comfortably. Coincidence? We think not. 🎙🎙 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19/02/241h 4m

POST MATCH REACTION: Fulham 1-2 Aston Villa

Aston Villa return to winning ways and make it back to back away wins! With Tottenham losing at home to Wolves, Villa head back into the top four... 🎙🎙🎙 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Rob Warner: https://twitter.com/Real_Rob_Warner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17/02/2450m 40s

INSIDE BODYMOOR: Aston Villa have to bounce back against Fulham

John Townley reports back from the latest Unai Emery press conference at Villa Park to discuss: ➕ Torres & Digne ➕ Iroegbunam's mission ➕ Bouncing back from defeat 🎙🎙 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16/02/2442m 35s

6 reasons why Aston Villa fans should remain positive

Whilst the Man United defeat and the Boubacar Kamara injury double whammy hurt like hell, there's still plenty of reasons for Aston Villa fans to remain positive, in fact, here's six of them! 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Neil Dunworth: https://twitter.com/LoveMcGrathPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/02/2429m 2s

Mat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes - Euphoric Agbonlahor, Heskey's phone call and Ron Atkinson's pronunciations

Mat Kendrick is back for another Villa Voicenotes and this week he's taking a look at some Aston Villa urban myths and whether they can be debunked or not. A euphoric Gabby Agbonlahor, Mita Copiers confusion and Emile Heskey's embarrassing phone call all feature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14/02/2411m 36s

Can Aston Villa still qualify for the Champions League?!

Aston Villa have suffered yet another injury setback with Boubacar Kamara picking up a significant knee ligament injury in the defeat to Man United at Villa Park. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/02/241h 14m

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 1-2 Man United

Aston Villa lose a third successive game at Villa Park at the hands of Manchester United. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/02/2430m 57s

INSIDE BODYMOOR: Aston Villa face huge 6-pointer against Man United

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back to preview a huge game for Aston Villa, probably the biggest of the season so far, it's Manchester United at Villa Park. A win would see Villa open up an 11 point gap to 6th place, whilst defeat to United on Sunday would bring the points gap to just five points... 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/02/2424m 55s

Picking an Aston Villa and Man United COMBINED XI!

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back with another Premier League combined XI as the two look to pick a side made up of Aston Villa and Manchester United players... 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09/02/2413m 19s

Mat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes | "Bring back the Sports Argus!"

Mat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes are back and this time it's a trip down memory lane to discuss the Sports Argus... for those of a certain generation you'll remember the 'pink paper' well, but to the "younger dudes" listening (Kendrick's words) then come along and learn a little about a footballing tradition. Features rough impression of Doug Ellis. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08/02/2412m 7s

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 1-3 Chelsea

Aston Villa exit the FA Cup in the fourth round after defeat at Villa Park to Chelsea. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Frankie Maguire: https://twitter.com/FrankieMaguire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07/02/2432m 12s

THE DEBATE: Is it time for Aston Villa to consider leaving Villa Park?

Welcome to The Debate, a new show brought to you by Claret & Blue. Each episode, we'll be presented by an Aston Villa topic to debate, where our hosts will have to argue for or against regardless of their own personal beliefs. On today's show, Dan Rolinson is tasked with making the argument FOR Aston Villa leaving Villa Park, whilst John Townley argues AGAINST and that we must stay at Villa Park. Let us know, which side of the debate you fall on. 🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07/02/2436m 59s

Champions League qualification OR winning the Conference League?

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back at Poddymoor Heath HQ to answer all your Aston Villa questions on: Bertrand Traore's contract, Ollie Watkins' improvement, qualifying for the Champions League and looking ahead to Chelsea and Man United. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/02/2458m 57s

POST MATCH REACTION: Sheffield United 0-5 Aston Villa

Aston Villa put on a five star display with five goals away at Sheffield United with a big three points to go fourth in the Premier League. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Matt Lynch: https://twitter.com/mattlyynch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03/02/2435m 21s

INSIDE BODYMOOR: Sheffield United vs Aston Villa

Dan Rolinson and John Townley look ahead to Villa's trip to Sheffield United on Saturday evening as they hope to bounce back from defeat to Newcastle United in midweek. 🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02/02/2437m 16s

Mat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes | A love letter to my hero...

Each week, Mat Kendrick will return with an unscripted, unedited flow of Aston Villa consciousness, maybe sharing a favourite memory, a story from his reporting days or just how he found a box of Villa matchday programmes in his loft and just wanted to share that with you. So, for the first ever Villa Voicenotes, here is Mat Kendrick - and he's already an emotional wreck! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02/02/2412m 23s

Aston Villa's 2024 January transfer window RATED

Aston Villa have completed four signings this window in Kosta Nedeljkovic, Morgan Rogers, Lino Sousa and Joe Gauci 👀 More on Rogers: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/morgan-rogers-aston-villa-transfer-28539616 More on Nedeljkovic: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-transfer-kosta-nedeljkovic-28454321 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01/02/2452m 47s

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 1-3 Newcastle United

Fortress Villa Park falls to defeat at the hands of the Toon Army, who complete the double over Aston Villa this season with arguably their best home and away performances of the season. The run is over. Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick share their verdicts on Aston Villa's home defeat to Newcastle United. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
31/01/2439m 57s

Aston Villa Q&A | Transfers, Jacob Ramsey and FFP

Dan Rolinson and John Townley answer all your Aston Villa questions ahead of a big week for Aston Villa with games against Newcastle United and Sheffield United. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29/01/241h 3m

Reacting to more of your ANONYMOUS Aston Villa CONFESSIONS

We asked for your anonymous confessions about anything Aston Villa and had over 100 responses... from the controversial to the ridiculous. On today's episode, Dan Rolinson is joined by Frankie Maguire and Rob Warner to go through them all! 🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Rob Warner: https://twitter.com/Real_Rob_Warner Frankie Maguire: https://twitter.com/FrankieMaguire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/01/2447m 25s

POST MATCH REACTION: Chelsea 0-0 Aston Villa

The two sides will meet again at Villa Park for a replay in the 4th round of the FA Cup... 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Neil Dunworth: https://twitter.com/LoveMcGrathPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/01/2435m 34s

Would ANY Chelsea players make it into Aston Villa's XI?!

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back with a Combined XI video powered by the ratings at WhoScored.com - this time, it's Chelsea and Aston Villa.. would ANY Chelsea players actually make it into Aston Villa's XI?! Share your teams in the comments down below. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24/01/2422m 54s

HIT or MISS | Every Aston Villa January transfer assessed

The January transfer window is the window for the opportunists, if the right deal is available, you act. Many of Aston Villa's signings of the last ten years have not been the right deal, so we gave each one the 'hit' or 'miss' tag - every Aston Villa January transfer from 2013 to 2023. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/01/2426m 22s

The VR technology making Premier League footballers BETTER

After Aston Villa's Emi Buendia and Tyrone Mings were pictured using VR in their recovery from ACL injury, we sent a speculative email to BeYourBest to find out more. One week later, John Townley and Dan Rolinson were going head to head on the virtual football pitch to test their 'skills' For more information about BeYourBest. visit their website: https://www.beyourbest.com/ 🎙🎙 Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19/01/2422m 11s

Duran’s future, signing a RB and changing formation | Claret & Blue Q&A

Dan Rolinson and John Townley answer all your Aston Villa questions in a bonus Q&A episode, looking at Jhon Duran's future, whether Unai Emery will change his formation next season, and if the club will make any signings in January. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17/01/2434m 41s

Every Aston Villa transfer since promotion RANKED

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick head into the new Claret & Blue studio space for the very first time to chat about Aston Villa's transfers since promotion back in 2019 - Villa have signed over 40 players in that time! 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/01/2459m 33s

POST MATCH REACTION: Everton 0-0 Aston Villa

The first 0-0 for Unai Emery in 97 games in the Premier League as Aston Villa share the points with Everton at Goodison Park in a stop-start match. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Neil Dunworth: https://twitter.com/LoveMcGrathPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14/01/2437m 36s

INSIDE BODYMOOR: Everton (A) and a realistic discussion about FFP

Dan Rolinson and John Townley look ahead to Everton vs Aston Villa on today's episode of Inside Bodymoor. They also take a look at Villa's situation with Financial Fair Play and how that may impact their future transfer business. 🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13/01/2442m 57s

Aston Villa’s to-do-list in the January Transfer Window

Dan Rolinson and John Townley look at 9 jobs on Unai Emery's Aston Villa to-do-list in the January Transfer Window. 🎙🎙 Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/01/2438m 54s

Why the FA Cup IS important to Aston Villa

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick answer all your Aston Villa questions on today's episode of the Claret & Blue podcast including the importance of the FA Cup, the quest for the Top Four, VAR woes and the transfer window. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08/01/2455m 18s

POST MATCH REACTION: Middlesbrough 0-1 Aston Villa

Dan Rolinson is joined by Frankie Maguire to react to Aston Villa's late win against Middlesbrough thanks to a deflected Matty Cash goal! 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Frankie Maguire: https://twitter.com/FrankieMaguire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06/01/2436m 19s

How SERIOUSLY will Unai Emery take the FA CUP?!

Dan Rolinson and John Townley have a debate over the importance of the FA Cup to Unai Emery's Aston Villa this season. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/01/2415m 43s

Unai Emery's Aston Villa CONTINUE to fly under the radar...

In our first episode of 2024, Dan Rolinson and John Townley answer loads of your Aston Villa questions. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03/01/241h 12m

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 3-2 Burnley

Aston Villa go 2nd in the Premier League after a late Douglas Luiz penalty seals all three points for Villa against Burnley at Villa Park. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30/12/2358m 15s

POST MATCH REACTION: Man United 3-2 Aston Villa

Aston Villa fail to pick up points after leading for the first time, as they blew a 0-2 goal lead at Old Trafford to lose 3-2 to Erik Ten Hag's struggling Man United side. 🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Rob Warner: https://twitter.com/Real_Rob_Warner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26/12/2338m 35s

THE BIG ASTON VILLA QUIZ | Claret & Blue Christmas Special 2023

Our Claret & Blue Christmas Special is here, as it's time for 𝘆𝗼𝘂 to test your Aston Villa knowledge. For the first time, Dan Rolinson takes over quizmaster duties whilst Mat Kendrick, John Townley, Max Stokes and Simon Lines all fight it out for top spot. General knowledge, to picture rounds, to career paths, anagrams and loads more - share your scores with us in the comments section below. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Max Stokes: https://twitter.com/villaontour_ Simon Lines: https://twitter.com/simonlines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24/12/2353m 21s

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 1-1 Sheffield United

Aston Villa miss out on the opportunity to go top of the Premier League after failing to beat Sheffield United at home, however, it's a late equaliser to rescue a point so - could have been worse! 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/12/2350m 28s

Inside Unai Emery's SPECIAL 2023 at Aston Villa

What a year 2023 has been for Unai Emery's Aston Villa side. 81 Premier League points. 25 Premier League wins. 15 consecutive wins at Villa Park - and counting. Truly in contention for a Champions League spot and at Christmas, in a title race. What a year! 🎙🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Rob Warner: https://twitter.com/Real_Rob_Warner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18/12/231h 43m

POST MATCH REACTION: Brentford 1-2 Aston Villa

Aston Villa come from behind to win away at Brentford in a game that escalated into madness in the final 15 minutes, however - whilst maybe Villa are not Premier League title contenders just yet - that win was the stuff of Champions. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Neil Dunworth: https://twitter.com/LoveMcGrathPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17/12/2354m 22s

INSIDE BODYMOOR: Aston Villa head to Brentford on Sunday

Aston Villa will face Brentford on Sunday at a stadium they rarely do well in, however, after topping Group E in the Europa Conference League on Thursday, Unai Emery's side can now focus fully on the Premier League for the next few months. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/12/2356m 12s

Why Ollie Watkins is the 2nd BEST striker in the Premier League

There's a lot of great forwards in the Premier League, but in terms of out and out strikers, Ollie Watkins is second only to the unstoppable Erling Haaland. John Townley joins Dan Rolinson to argue his case why Ollie Watkins is the Premier League's second best striker... 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13/12/2321m 52s

Aston Villa are in the title race whether you like it or not

Dan Rolinson and James Rushton reflect on a brilliant week for Aston Villa - 2 impressive wins at Villa Park at Manchester City and Arsenal have put Unai Emery's side well and truly in the title race - for now. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson James Rushton: https://twitter.com/jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/12/231h 6m

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 1-0 Arsenal

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick share their instant reaction to Aston Villa's 1-0 win over Arsenal at Villa Park - Villa's 15th Premier League win in a row - as they fully enter the title race. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09/12/231h

INSIDE BODYMOOR: Aston Villa face top of the table clash with Arsenal

Fresh back from Unai Emery's press conference, John Townley joins Dan Rolinson to look ahead to a massive game at Villa Park this Saturday as Arsenal head to B6. (Streamed live.) Villa will be hoping to capitalise on the momentum of the victory against Man City and send out another statement to the rest of the league by beating Arsenal - which would make it fifteen Premier League home wins in a row. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08/12/231h

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 1-0 Man City

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick react to an incredible win for Aston Villa against the treble winners Man City. What an unbelievable game of footballl, what a special night at Villa Park! 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07/12/2358m 40s

COMBINED XI | How many Villa players get into the Man City team?

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back with a Combined XI video powered by the ratings at WhoScored.com - this time, it's Aston Villa and Manchester City... do any Villa players actually make the cut?! Share your teams in the comments down below. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06/12/2315m 46s

A HUGE week ahead for Unai Emery's Aston Villa

Aston Villa face Manchester City and Arsenal this week in huge games at Villa Park with Unai Emery's side currently boasting a 100% win record at home. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/12/2343m 22s

POST MATCH REACTION: Bournemouth 2-2 Aston Villa

Join Dan Rolinson and Frankie Maguire as we look at Aston Villa's 2-2 draw with Bournemouth, a chaotic game in many respects finished with a stunning header by Ollie Watkins to secure a point on the south coast. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Frankie Maguire: https://twitter.com/FrankieMaguire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03/12/2332m 21s

INSIDE BODYMOOR: Legia trouble, Watkins' fitness & Bournemouth away

Dan Rolinson and John Townley look back on Villa's win against Legia Warsaw whilst looking ahead to a trip to Bournemouth in a big opportunity to gain some breathing room on teams around them in the top four race. 🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02/12/2327m 22s

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 2-1 Legia Warsaw

A strange evening at Villa Park tainted by the crowd trouble from the travelling Legia Warsaw supporters saw a strange atmosphere inside the ground. Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick share their initial thoughts on the night's events. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01/12/2323m 5s

Ollie Watkins is the PERFECT striker for Unai Emery's Aston Villa

Ollie Watkins has 30 goal contributions - 20 goals and 10 assists - in 37 Premier League games under Emery. (Correct as of 29.11/23) Ollie Watkins is that guy. He's a 20 goal a season striker, essentially. Yet there's still elements of the Villa fanbase that suggest he needs to be sold and improved upon, why!? 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29/11/2321m 22s

Why Aston Villa don't need to make ANY signings in January

Dan Bardell joins us on the podcast as he wants to chat about the January transfer window, and why Unai Emery shouldn't sign ANYONE to bolster his options for the second half of the season. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Dan Bardell: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/11/2321m 0s

Aston Villa MUST qualify for the Champions League NEXT season

Dan Rolinson and John Townley reflect on Villa's Champions League credentials after a brilliant win away at Spurs. They answer your questions about Villa's long term ambitions and whether Aston Villa are actually in a title race?! (Surely not...) 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/11/2359m 23s

POST MATCH REACTION: Tottenham 1-2 Aston Villa

What a fantastic win that is for Unai Emery's Aston Villa who leap frog Spurs and sit 4th in the Premier League table! 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Neil Dunworth: https://twitter.com/LoveMcGrathpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26/11/2331m 19s

INSIDE BODYMOOR | Can Villa EXPLOIT Spurs' injury woes this weekend?!

INSIDE BODYMOOR | Can Villa EXPLOIT Spurs' injury woes this weekend?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25/11/2335m 39s

How many Spurs players ACTUALLY get into an Aston Villa XI?

We're trying something new on Claret & Blue as we attempt to build a 'Combined XI' between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur. The two sides have got off to a great start in the 23/24 Premier League campaign, but who actually makes it into our side? Get involved with your thoughts in the comments below. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/11/2317m 50s

6 reasons why the 'Top 6' clubs should be TERRIFIED of Aston Villa

Dan Rolinson and John Townley discuss why Aston Villa should be taken seriously by the so-called Big 6. Now, this isn't us saying "Yes, Villa ARE going to finish in the Top 5" but, we're saying "Villa SHOULD be taken seriously in the conversation" at the very least. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/11/2326m 21s

Aston Villa are GENUINE contenders for the Top 4

Tactical analyst Jon Mackenzie (Tifo Football) joins us once again on the podcast to digest the brilliance of Unai Emery. We chat through Villa's decision to play a high line, John McGinn's resurgance and whether Villa can genuinely compete for the top four. (Spoiler, yes they can.) 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/11/231h 4m

Building the ULTIMATE Aston Villa footballer

Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick and John Townley have all been tasked with building the ultimate Aston Villa footballer. Using various body parts assigned to footballing attributes, the trio share their football Frankenstein monsters on today's show. Heading ability (head) - Vision (eyes) - Leadership (mouth) - Footballing brain (brain) - Torso/arms (strength) - Right leg - Left leg - Dribbling - Finishing - Heart - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17/11/2332m 37s

I was WRONG to write off Leon Bailey's Aston Villa career

After what was a stop-start two years for Leon Bailey at Aston Villa, it seems he's finally found his place under Unai Emery. Working in a system that suits him, being impactful off the bench and playing with a smile on his face, Leon Bailey is in top form right now. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/11/2324m 40s

John McGinn UNPLAYABLE in Villa's win against Fulham

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are here to chat all things Aston Villa after yet another victory at Villa Park. Aston Villa beat Fulham on Sunday to make it 13 in the Premier League on the spin, the pair also answer your questions. We also take a look at Ezri Konsa's inclusion in the England squad, and chat about Birmingham City too... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13/11/231h 1m

INSIDE BODYMOOR | Villa can match 13-game winning streak if they beat Fulham at Villa Park

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back with another episode of Inside Bodymoor where Aston Villa can match their 13-game streak of home wins should they beat Fulham this Sunday. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/11/2324m 36s

THE BREAKDOWN | How Aston Villa found a way to beat AZ Alkmaar

Dan Rolinson and John Townley take a deeper look at the win over AZ Alkmaar in this handy 20 minute video, to further elaborate on some of the finer points we overlooked on our Post Match Reaction. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/11/2322m 59s

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 2-1 AZ Alkmaar

Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick as they share their immediate post match thoughts on the win over AZ Alkmaar 10 minutes after getting home from Villa Park. We also discuss our football pet peeves, and THAT dog costume... 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/11/2327m 25s

Aston Villa need to start WINNING again AWAY from home

It's another bumper Monday show for you this week as Dan Rolinson and John Townley look back on the defeat to Forest whilst looking ahead to the UECL game against AZ Alkmaar. We also answer your Aston Villa questions across a whole range of topics... 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06/11/231h 2m

POST MATCH REACTION: Nottingham Forest 2-0 Aston Villa

Dan Rolinson and Frankie Maguire discuss Aston Villa's frustrating defeat to Nottingham Forest at The City Ground. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Frankie Maguire: https://twitter.com/FrankieMaguire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/11/2325m 22s

Why Jamie Carragher is WRONG about Unai Emery

Jamie Carragher: "Villa should cherish Unai Emery while they can. It is a matter of time before an established Champions League club makes him an offer he can’t refuse." Dan Rolinson and John Townley are not happy with Carra's latest quotes (though most of his article is very good), this attitude that Villa should just 'accept their place' and Emery will 'jump ship' is just nonsense stuff. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04/11/2316m 45s

INSIDE BODYMOOR | Away at Nottingham Forest & a tribute to Charlie Aitken

We've a jam packed Inside Bodymoor show for you this week as John Townley reports back from Unai Emery's latest press conference. Dan and John look ahead to Villa's trip to Nottingham Forest, whilst John shares a tribute to the late Charlie Aitken. Matt Davies of the Garibaldi Red podcast also offers his verdict in the Opposition View. Charlie Aitken story: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/tribute-charlie-aitken-aston-villa-28027401 Jhon Duran story: 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04/11/2331m 40s

Aston Villa have the BEST goalkeeper in the WORLD

Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez was revealed as this year's Yashin Trophy winner this week, the best goalkeeper in the world in 2023. On today's podcast, Dan Rolinson and John Townley answer all your Aston Villa questions. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
31/10/2346m 20s

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 3-1 Luton Town

Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick as they discuss Aston Villa's win against Luton Town, their 12th consecutive win at home in the Premier League. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29/10/2333m 31s

INSIDE BODYMOOR | Aston Villa face Luton Town on hot home form streak

Dan Rolinson and John Townley catch up for a very quick Inside Bodymoor show ahead of the Luton game, Dan's been unwell whilst John has been travelling so apologies for the shorter show this week. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/10/2321m 52s

POST MATCH REACTION: AZ Alkmaar 1-4 Aston Villa

It's lift-off for Aston Villa in the Europa Conference League with an emphatic win over AZ Alkmaar in Group E. Goals from Leon Bailey, Youri Tielemans, Ollie Watkins and John McGinn sealed all three points in a brilliant away day. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Dan Bardell: https://twitter.com/danbardell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26/10/2339m 5s

ONE YEAR OF UNAI EMERY AT ASTON VILLA | The Story So Far...

Loads to discuss this week as we mark Unai Emery's one year as head coach at Aston Villa - we've already come a long way and the future is most certainly bright. Dan Rolinson and John Townley look through the best bits of the West Ham win, whilst looking ahead to AZ Alkmaar and Luton Town. 🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24/10/231h 2m

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 4-1 West Ham

Unai Emery's Aston Villa side run riot against West Ham at Villa Park to make it their 11th consecutive home win in the Premier League. Goals from Douglas Luiz, Ollie Watkins and Leon Bailey sealed all three points. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/10/2327m 44s

INSIDE BODYMOOR | West Ham Preview, Nicolo Zaniolo and Vissel Kobe

There's loads to cover on today's Inside Bodymoor preview show as Dan Rolinson and John Townley look ahead to Villa's home clash against West Ham. Also on the agenda, the latest on Nicolo Zaniolo and the investigation surrounding betting allegations in Italy, and a look at Aston Villa's new parternship with J-League side Vissel Kobe. John's Vissel Kobe story: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/im-excited-aston-villas-vissel-27940162 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/10/2329m 29s

Building an Aston Villa XI using 11 DIFFERENT nationalities

When we talk about these 'all-time' Aston Villa sides, often of the Premier League era, the same 15-20 names crop up every time. To prevent that, Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick attempted to build an Aston Villa XI using players from 11 different nations. In a draft style format, the pair took turns to make their selections, with the rules that once a player was taken, they couldn't feature in the opposition team. So that's 11 different nationalities, and two totally different XIs - 22 different players. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19/10/2350m 23s

Why it's more EXCITING than ever to be an Aston Villa fan right now

Dan Bardell joins us on the podcast this week to answer your questions. Why Ollie Watkins is the BEST striker Villa could currently have, who are the most important players to Unai Emery, and when will our next silverware come? 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Dan Bardell: https://twitter.com/danbardell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16/10/2353m 46s

'Would I Lie To You?' - ASTON VILLA EDITION

Claret & Blue's Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick are joined by Ty Bracey and For The Love of Paul McGrath's Neil Dunworth to take on the hit BBC One comedy game show 'Would I Lie To You?' The players each came with 3 stories with a Villa theme, some were true and some were lies. Play along and let us know how you got on in the comments down below. 🎙🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Neil Dunworth: https://twitter.com/LoveMcGrathPod Ty Bracey: https://twitter.com/TyBracey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/10/2335m 38s

IMPRESSIVE Aston Villa continue their quest for the CHAMPIONS LEAGUE under Unai Emery

Aston Villa sit 5th in the Premier League heading into the international break with a 2 points per game average under Unai Emery. We use the break to take stock of where Villa are at so far, rating the players throughout the start of the season, including Villa's objectives in the Premier League and the Europa Conference League. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09/10/2348m 41s

POST MATCH REACTION: Wolves 1-1 Aston Villa

Unai Emery's Aston Villa side pick up a point on the road at Molineux after Pau Torres scored his first goal in claret & blue. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Neil Dunworth: https://twitter.com/LoveMcGrathPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08/10/2336m 7s

INSIDE BODYMOOR: Wolves away at Molineux & Ollie Watkins signs a new contract!

Ahead of Aston Villa's trip to Molineux this weekend to face Wolves, Dan Rolinson and John Townley sat down to look back on the win in the Europa Conference League and ahead to their final Premier League fixture before another international break. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07/10/2333m 46s

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 1-0 Zrinjski Mostar

Who doesn't love a last minute winner? John McGinn's header in the 94th minute seals a big three points for Aston Villa in Group E of the Europa Conference League. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/10/2335m 16s

An HONEST discussion about Aston Villa 'Off The Pitch' matters

We all know Unai Emery is a world class coach and Aston Villa are building a very exciting team on the pitch. Off it, however, fans have some concerns about some decisions regarding the kit, the crest, hospitality offerings - and that's okay. Let's open a conversation. If you'd like to raise an issue with the club, email: fancompaints@avfc.co.uk Opinions in this podcast do not necessarily represent the Claret & Blue Podcast or BirminghamLive/Reach PLC. 🎙🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Max Stokes: https://twitter.com/Villaontour_ James Rushton: https://twitter.com/jamorushton Simon Lines: https://twitter.com/simonline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04/10/231h 28m

10 WINS on the spin at FORTRESS Villa Park! | Claret & Blue Podcast

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back with 'The Monday Show' to discuss all the latest Aston Villa talking points. 🔘 Aston Villa's emphatic win over Brighton 🔘 Douglas Luiz one booking away from suspension 🔘 HŠK Zrinjski Mostar preview 🔘 Premier League ambitions 🔘 Answering fans' questions 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02/10/2354m 42s

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 6-1 Brighton

What an afternoon at Villa Park that was! Unai Emery's Villa side beat Brighton 6-1 to make it a record-breaking 10 wins in the Premier League at home in a row. Ollie Watkins bagged a hat trick to follow on from his winner against Chelsea, and Jacob Ramsey returned from injury and bagged a goal too, you absolutely love to see it. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30/09/2342m 5s

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 1-2 Everton

Aston Villa fell to defeat in the Carabao Cup to fellow Premier League side Everton last night at Villa Park. As the draw looks pretty favourable with lots of big sides heading out of the competition, it really stings to see Emery's side not take advantage in a competition they could have genuinely gone far in. 00:00 - 21:25 - Everton reaction 21:27 - 28:40 - Brighton preview 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/09/2333m 5s

EXPERT insight into the QUALITY of Aston Villa's sweat-soaked Castore shirts

Note: BirminghamLive have approached Castore for comment Football shirt designer and all round kit expert Rob Warner joins us on the podcast to discuss the quality of Aston Villa's shirts which we've seen dripping with sweat in matches so far. The Aston Villa players are reported to be unhappy with the quality of the kits with the club approaching Castore for a solution. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Rob Warner: https://twitter.com/Real_Rob_Warner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/09/2333m 55s

THE VILLA BULLETIN: Taking the Carabao Cup seriously & the end of the round badge?!

John Townley is back with another Aston Villa bulletin as they look to kick off their Carabao Cup campaign tonight at Villa Park against Everton. There's also an update on the club crest as they look to change from the round badge next season for a 'permanent new-look' identity for Aston Villa. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/09/2314m 32s

Aston Villa's route to Carabao Cup SUCCESS under Unai Emery | Claret & Blue Podcast

Unai Emery's side will look to take advantage of a positive win at Stamford Bridge when they face a struggling Everton side at Villa Park in the Carabao Cup this week. Dan, John and Mat all discuss the cup fixture and the competition's importance to Aston Villa this season. 🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25/09/231h 8m

POST MATCH REACTION: Chelsea 0-1 Aston Villa

Dan Rolinson is joined by Frankie Maguire from the 'All Villa No Filler' podcast to discuss Aston Villa's 1-0 win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, as Ollie Watkins finally gets off the mark in the Premier League. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Frankie Maguire: https://twitter.com/FrankieMaguire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24/09/2339m 41s

INSIDE BODYMOOR: Chelsea away, Legia Warsaw impact and winning on the road

Aston Villa will be looking to bounce back from Europa Conference League disappointment by heading to Stamford Bridge and hoping to take all three points back to B6 and Chelsea struggle in the opening weeks of the new season. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/09/2336m 41s

POST MATCH REACTION: Legia Warsaw 3-2 Aston Villa

Aston Villa have been beaten by Legia Warsaw in Poland 3-2 in their opening group stage game of the Europa Conference League. Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson give their live reaction to the defeat straight after the full-time whistle. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/09/2330m 37s

THE VILLA BULLETIN: Unai Emery's pre-Warsaw presser | Villa remove free access to the Holte Suite

John Townley talks through all the latest Aston Villa headlines as Unai Emery gave his pre-match press conference at the Legia Warsaw stadium alongside Matty Cash. Ezri Konsa signs a bumper Aston Villa deal and John comments on 'The Lower Grounds' as Villa remove free access for Season Ticket Holders to the Holte Suite. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/09/2313m 8s

THE VILLA BULLETIN: Ezri Konsa contract | Monchi's interview | Poland preview

John Townley talks through all the latest Aston Villa headlines as Ezri Konsa looks set for talks on a new Aston Villa deal, thoroughly well deserved by the way. Monchi gave an in-house interview with the club about the summer window and FFP, and John shares some plans of what to expect from Villa's trip to Poland. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/09/2314m 53s

Why we must KEEP THE FAITH in Ollie Watkins & Pau Torres

Aston Villa are showing real tactical flexibility under Unai Emery this season, as Dan Rolinson and John Townley assess Villa's shape and Kamara & Cash's roles against Crystal Palace. Why we must keep the faith in Pau Torres & Ollie Watkins - Pau's defending will improve and Ollie WILL start scoring goals. We also look at Tielemans' impact, Villa's home form, a trip to Poland and Jhon Duran's wondergoal. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18/09/231h 5m

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 3-1 Crystal Palace

Late drama at Villa Park with goals from Duran, Luiz and Bailey seal a big three points for Unai Emery's Aston Villa against Crystal Palace. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16/09/2336m 7s

INSIDE BODYMOOR: Aston Villa return to Premier League action against Crystal Palace

John Townley reports back from Bodymoor Heath after Unai Emery's pre-Crystal Palace press conference with all you need to know ahead of Villa's home match this Saturday. Get the Europe Special: shorturl.at/imCJ3 Get our Claret & Blue email newsletter: https://shorturl.at/dnOX3 Listen to The Villa Bulletin: https://shorturl.at/egDQT 🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/09/2335m 15s

THE VILLA BULLETIN: Emery's Villa theory | Diaby's high standards | North Stand redevelopment update

We're trying something new on the podcast feed titled 'The Villa Bulletin' - for 10 minutes or so, our Aston Villa reporter John Townley will talk you through some of the biggest talking points in an easy to digest audio show to listen to at the gym, on your commute or tidying up around the house. On the first edition, John talks through both Unai Emery and Moussa Diaby's in-house VillaTV interviews to pick out the key talking points, whilst also delivering an update on the redevelopment of the North Stand and Witton train station. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/09/2315m 43s

FAN PHONE IN: Ollie Watkins debate, farewell Coutinho and ticket prices | Claret & Blue Podcast

On today's Monday show, Dan Rolinson and John Townley discuss a wide range of topics including Youri Tielemans comments during the international break, whether Ollie Watkins is good enough to be the 'main man', a farewell to Philippe Coutinho and the ticket prices for Everton/Europa Conference League group stages. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/09/2358m 16s

Who is Aston Villa's MOST IMPORTANT player in 2023? | The Villa Ladder

We've taken all 24* Aston Villa players available to Unai Emery this season and ranked them from first to last in order of importance. It's a difficult debate with so many players key to the way Emery wants to play football with Aston Villa.🎙🎙 * Listed on the first-team section of the Villa website Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Alex Berwick: https://twitter.com/Alex_Berwick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08/09/2346m 3s

Every one of Aston Villa's summer transfers graded in ONE WORD

Dan Rolinson and James Rushton sat down to review Aston Villa's summer business, 5 incomings and 8 notable outgoings all rated and graded in just one word. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson James Rushton: https://twitter.com/jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06/09/2351m 36s

Aston Villa's Merseyside MISERY is no reason for a MELTDOWN

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick share their thoughts on the away trip to Anfield with a full night's sleep to digest the events against Jurgen Klopp's side. On today's agenda - driven by your YouTube comments - is: Trent Alexander Arnold's influence | Aston Villa's naivety and footballing basics | Transfer window ambitions | The impact of the UECL | Outdated 3pm blackout rules 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04/09/2352m 8s

POST MATCH REACTION: Liverpool 3-0 Aston Villa

Jurgen Klopp's Reds run riot at Anfield with goals from Szoboszlai, Salah and a Matty Cash own goal. Unai Emery's side looked off the pace and head into the international break with plenty to ponder. 🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Frankie Maguire: https://twitter.com/FrankieMaguire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03/09/2336m 39s

INSIDE BODYMOOR: Liverpool away, Europa Conference League draw and Deadline Day!

Join Dan Rolinson and John Townley to discuss all things Aston Villa. Unai Emery held his final press conference before the international break at Bodymoor as Villa prepare to play Liverpool this weekend. Recorded live at 6:15pm on 1st September 2023. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01/09/231h 8m

What more does Ezri Konsa have to do for an England call up?

Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa has once again been overlooked for England selection by Gareth Southgate, despite Harry Maguire's inclusion in the squad having played 0 minutes this season. Why? 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Neil Dunworth: https://twitter.com/LoveMcGrathpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
31/08/2321m 57s

How Aston Villa used the Newcastle United defeat to their ADVANTAGE

Since the opening day defeat to Newcastle United, Aston Villa have won all three games, scoring 12 goals and conceding just once. Unai Emery has drilled his side, got them scoring goals and used that defeat to Newcastle United as a kick up the backside. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/08/2351m 31s

POST MATCH REACTION: Burnley 1-3 Aston Villa

A brace from Matty Cash in the first half and then a goal from Moussa Diaby sealed all three points for Unai Emery's side on the road at Turf Moor. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Neil Dunworth: https://twitter.com/LoveMcGrathpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/08/2343m 27s

INSIDE BODYMOOR: Turf Moor test, Kompany's tactics and Ollie Watkins' contract

John Townley reports back from Bodymoor Heath after Unai Emery's press conference ahead of the Burnley game. John answers questions on the Hibs performance, whether Zaniolo could feature against Burnley and the latest on Ollie Watkins' contract. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25/08/2328m 42s

POST MATCH REACTION: Hibernian 0-5 Aston Villa

Dan Rolinson is joined by Dan Bardell and Matt Lynch to discuss Aston Villa's 5-0 win away against Hibernian in the Europa Conference League. Villa take the 5 goal advantage into the second leg of the Play Off round at Villa Park next Thursday. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Dan Bardell: https://twitter.com/danbardell Matt Lynch: https://twitter.com/mattlyynch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/08/2335m 6s

ASTON VILLA'S EUROPEAN TOUR KICKS OFF THIS WEEK | Claret & Blue Podcast

Dan, Mat and John are back for another Monday show podcast with loads on the Aston Villa agenda. Jaden Philogene's exit to Hull City, Pau Torres' impact, fortress Villa Park and a look ahead to Hibernian. 🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/08/2348m 7s

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 4-0 Everton

Mat Kendrick is back from his summer podcast break to discuss a brilliant afternoon at Villa Park as Aston Villa breezed past Everton with a 4-0 win with goals from McGinn, Bailey, Douglas Luiz and Duran. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/08/2333m 29s

INSIDE BODYMOOR: Nicolo Zaniolo, Everton & Villa Park return

John Townley reports back from Unai Emery's press conference ahead of the Everton game. John shares what Emery said about Sunday's opponents, Ashley Young's return to Villa Park and the latest on Nicolo Zaniolo. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18/08/2332m 27s

THE PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF LOSING TYRONE MINGS | The Claret & Blue Podcast

Every single Monday throughout the season, we'll be posting a long form podcast show going through all the biggest Aston Villa talking points. On today's episode we look back at the Newcastle defeat with more clarity that Saturday evening's raw post-match show. We also assess the loss of Tyrone Mings and the psychological impact it may have had on the Villa players at St. James' Park. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14/08/2352m 27s

POST MATCH REACTION: Newcastle United 5-1 Aston Villa

A bitterly disappointing day up in Newcastle, 5 goals conceded and a serious looking injury for Tyrone Mings... 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Dan Bardell: https://twitter.com/danbardell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/08/2342m 15s

INSIDE BODYMOOR: Emi Buendia's injury, Newcastle United & Transfers

John Townley reports back from Unai Emery's first press conference of the season after being 'inside Bodymoor' this afternoon ahead of the Newcastle United game. John shares what Emery said about Saturday's opponents, Emi Buendia's serious injury and Aaron Ramsey's future. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/08/2336m 16s

We make our BIG Aston Villa PREDICTIONS for the 2023/24 season | Claret & Blue

Dan Rolinson, John Townley and James Rushton sit down together to preview Aston Villa's season ahead of the 2023/24 campaign. Unai Emery's squad depth is assessed as well as Villa's business in the transfer window. We also make our bold predictions and map out Villa's Europa Conference League campaign. 🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson James Rushton: https://twitter.com/jamorushton John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09/08/231h 17m

REACTION TO ASTON VILLA'S EUROPA CONFERENCE LEAGUE DRAW | Claret & Blue

Aston Villa have been drawn against Hibernian/FC Luzern in the Europa Conference League Play Off Round. Villa will face either Hibernian or Luzern in a 2 legged game to be played on August 24th and 31st. Hibernan play FC Luzern over 2 legs on August 10th and 17th. The winner of the match will host Villa in the first leg. So it's a trip to Easter Road or Swissporarena on August 24th, before a Villa Park tie on August 31st. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07/08/2315m 12s

ARE ASTON VILLA READY FOR THE NEW SEASON? | Claret & Blue

As we look to round up our pre-season coverage, we take a look back at the Lazio game and the wider talking points surrounding Aston Villa. With the new Premier League season kicking off in just 8 days time, we ask: Are Villa ready? 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04/08/2344m 18s

REACTING TO YOUR ANONYMOUS ASTON VILLA CONFESSIONS | Claret & Blue

We asked for your anonymous confessions about anything Aston Villa a few weeks back and we had over 100 responses... from the controversial to the ridiculous on various managers, players and matchday routines. 🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 James Rushton: https://twitter.com/jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02/08/2344m 6s

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 3-3 Brentford

Aston Villa ended their tour of the USA with a 3-3 draw with Brentford at FedExField in Maryland. Villa ended the tournament with an unbeaten record having drawn with Brentford after a win over Fulham in Orlando in midweek which came following another thrilling 3-3 draw with Newcastle United in Philadelphia. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30/07/2333m 16s

EXCLUSIVE | Ahmed Elmohamady on Nassef Sawiris' Aston Villa "dream", Unai Emery & Promotion

John Townley sat down with Aston Villa club ambassador and former right-back Ahmed Elmohamady for an exclusive interview out in the USA. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/07/2320m 18s

POST MATCH REACTION: Fulham 0-2 Aston Villa

Aston Villa defeated Fulham 2-0 in their latest Premier League Summer Series friendly at the Exploria Stadium in Orlando. Moussa Diaby doubled Villa's advantage after Jaden Philogene opened the scoring. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/07/2331m 25s

POST MATCH REACTION: Newcastle United 3-3 Aston Villa

John Townley reports back from Philadelphia at Aston Villa draw with Newcastle United in the Premier League Summer Series. Ollie Watkins opened the scoring whilst Emi Buendia netted the other 2 goals for Emery's side. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24/07/2330m 52s

VILLA IN THE USA | John Townley on Emery's presser, Moussa Diaby and The White House

John Townley checks in live from Philadelphia ahead of the Premier League Summer Series kicking off for Aston Villa with an opening game against Newcastle United. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/07/2323m 36s

WHAT ASTON VILLA COULD EXPECT FROM MOUSSA DIABY | Claret & Blue

Bayer Leverkusen have accepted Aston Villa’s offer and Moussa Diaby has accepted terms too. The deal should be finalised in a matter of days, pending a medical and signing the contracts. We caught up with Bundesliga expert Chris Williams to get the lowdown on what Aston Villa fans can expect from Moussa Diaby. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Chris Williams: https://twitter.com/Chris78Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/07/2322m 57s

Dan Bardell on Unai Emery, Transfers & his Media Career | Claret & Blue

Dan Bardell joins us for an in-depth conversation about Unai Emery and all things Aston Villa, including the madness of the transfer window! 3 and a half years on from his last Claret & Blue appearance, Dan shares all on his work with The Athletic and some big changes coming to The Villa View. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Dan Bardell: https://twitter.com/danbardell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/07/231h 31m

EXCLUSIVE | Matty Cash on Emery's meetings, Aston Villa ambitions and Europe | Claret & Blue

We spoke exclusively to Aston Villa right-back Matty Cash as he prepares for his fourth season with the club. Cash discussed how detailed Unai Emery's tactical meetings are, his own desire to improve as a footballer and how Villa can push on in the years to come. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18/07/2317m 14s

POST MATCH REACTION: Walsall 1-1 Aston Villa

Aston Villa returned for pre-season action this afternoon in a 1-1 draw away at Walsall. It's wise to never read too much into a pre-season result, even more so - the first, however we take a look at the game and its key moments in our first Post Match Reaction of the season. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/07/2325m 44s

WHAT ASTON VILLA CAN EXPECT FROM PAU TORRES | Claret & Blue

Aston Villa make Pau Torres their second signing of the window, the centre half will be reunited with former boss Unai Emery. We caught up with Villarreal fan Jamie Kemble to get the lowdown on Torres, what he'll bring to Villa, his best attributes and loads more. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Jamie Kemble: https://twitter.com/JamieKemble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/07/2327m 37s

9 TIMES ASTON VILLA HISTORY COULD HAVE BEEN REWRITTEN | Claret & Blue

The term 'Sliding Doors' was popularise in the late 90s after the film of the same name, a seemingly insignificant moment leading to a series of events. We identified 9 times Aston Villa faced a Sliding Doors moment where the history of the club could have been vastly different. Let us know your Aston Villa 'Sliding Doors' moments in the comments below. 🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson James Rushton: https://twitter.com/jamoruston John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/07/2333m 21s

EXPLAINED: Villa Park development plans and transport details | Claret & Blue

Aston Villa plan to demolish the North Stand in 12 months' time and complete building the new stand by the end of the 2025/26 season. The club are working tirelessly to improve transport links around Villa Park, and have drawn up short-term and long-term solutions to combat issues. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07/07/2327m 41s

FOOTBALL MANAGER PREDICTS SILVERWARE FOR VILLA IN 2024 | Claret & Blue

We recently posted a video of our 'dream signings' in the hypothetical scenario that we had £150 million to spend at Aston Villa. To see who had the best window, we put those signings into Football Manager 2023 and allowed the game to simulate a full season. The results are... interesting! 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/07/2315m 6s

ASTON VILLA Q&A | Villa Park, FFP & Emery's Europe plan | Claret & Blue

On today's Claret & Blue episode we attempt to answer some of your Aston Villa questions... We take a look at Villa Park and whether building an entirely new stadium would appeal, how Unai Emery will manage the hectic Premier League & European football schedule and who will line up at centre back. Absolutely loads covered! 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04/07/2335m 39s

CONCEPT CRESTS | WE CREATED A NEW ASTON VILLA CLUB BADGE | Claret & Blue

A few weeks ago, before the new kit was launched with the round badge, we put our creative skills to the test to create a Villa crest of our own! Dan, John and Mat displayed their crests to kit expert Rob Warner for his brutally honest reviews… 🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Rob Warner: https://twitter.com/Real_Rob_Warner John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03/07/2319m 3s

PAU TORRES IS A SYMBOL OF ASTON VILLA'S AMBITIONS | Claret & Blue

Aston Villa's second signing of the window is set to be confirmed as Villarreal defender Pau Torres is to be reunited with his former boss Unai Emery in B6. The 26 year old Spanish international will cost Villa 'way less' than his rumoured release clause, with the deal expected to be around £31m. We gave our initial reaction to the move and where he fits into Aston Villa's already great defence. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30/06/2326m 20s

INSIDE "THE CAVE" - WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE PART OF ASTON VILLA'S BACKROOM TEAM | Claret & Blue

Alex 'Big Al' Butler was a masseur at Aston Villa between 2007 and 2020 - a 13 year career spanning 9 permanent managers, 1 relegation, 1 promotion and a load of stories to share with us. From joining the club at a time of Martin O'Neill's European tours to leaving Dean Smith's Villa side after staying up on the final day at West Ham. Alex shares his personal story about his near death experience with Covid 19 and his new-found career as an actor! 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29/06/231h 17m

WE GAVE OURSELVES A £150 MILLION BUDGET TO SPEND ON ASTON VILLA | Claret & Blue

On today's video we venture into the realms of the hypothetical. Let's say we woke up tomorrow in charge of Aston Villa's recruitment strategy armed with a whopping £150 million to spend. Who would we buy? Let us know who had the best transfer window, John or Dan - and, send us your suggestions of who YOU would sign. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/06/2340m 6s

BUILDING ASTON VILLA'S BEST EVER PREMIER LEAGUE XI | Claret & Blue

On today's episode of Claret & Blue - we're attempting to build the best Aston Villa XI from the Premier League era. We absolutely anticipate this to open a can of worms, so share your XIs with us on Twitter, our details are down below. Go easy on us! 🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24/06/2339m 5s

ASTON VILLA LAUNCH NEW HOME KIT WITH ROUND BADGE | Claret & Blue

Aston Villa have unveiled their new home kit for the 2023/24 campaign. Dan Rolinson and John Townley discuss the new home shirt, its design - featuring a new sponsor and the round badge! Villa have confirmed that current shield design will still have a place at Villa Park though... 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/06/2319m 34s

THE 7 TASKS ON MONCH'S ASTON VILLA TO-DO-LIST | Claret & Blue

Aston Villa have appointed Monchi as their new president of football operations following a review of the club’s structure. He will report directly to Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens after starting work at the start of July. Dan Rolinson and Villa reporter John Townley assessed the appointment and what tasks Monchi has in his in tray next month. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/06/2331m 58s

UNAI EMERY: AN OBSESSION WITH ASTON VILLA | Claret & Blue

We just can't get enough of Unai Emery. This is probably our 543rd podcast about the Villa head coach since his arrival last November, but, he's brilliant and we love talking about him. This podcast was recorded before the announcement of Monchi, but we take a look at Emery's long-term future at Aston Villa and the legacy he could build at B6. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/06/2325m 25s

KEEP OR SELL? OUR VERDICT ON THE VILLA SQUAD | Claret & Blue

We take a look through the 33 players listed on the Villa website as 'First-team' players and decide whether they'll be part of Unai Emery's plans or if they'll be shipped out on loan - or even sold. Let us know your thoughts in the comments. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16/06/2341m 21s

ASTON VILLA'S 2023/24 PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURES REVEALED

It's that time of year again - the new Premier League fixtures are out! Join John Townley and Dan Rolinson to look at the key dates and assess how Villa's fixture list will handle the added Europa Conference League matches. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/06/2327m 37s

ASTON VILLA Q&A | Christian Purslow leaves Aston Villa | Claret & Blue

On today's Claret & Blue episode we attempt to answer some of your burning Aston Villa questions. The biggest talking point of the week is Christian Purslow's 5 year stint as CEO coming to an end and what that means for the club going forward. We also take a look at Monchi, who could be joining Villa from Sevilla in a senior football role. Transfer activity and Unai Emery's best formation are also topics of discussion. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13/06/2327m 8s

WHAT ASTON VILLA CAN EXPECT FROM YOURI TIELEMANS | Claret & Blue

Aston Villa make Youri Tielemans their first signing of the window, the midfielder will join Villa on July 1st when his Leicester City contract expires. We caught up with Leicester City correspondent Jordan Blackwell to get the lowdown on Tielemans, what he'll bring to Villa, his best position and loads more. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Jordan Blackwell: https://twitter.com/JrdnBlackwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/06/2334m 2s

5 POSITIONS ASTON VILLA COULD TARGET THIS SUMMER | Claret & Blue

Dan Rolinson & John Townley sat down to discuss Aston Villa's current squad depth and the positions they could look to improve this summer. Villa have already been linked with a wide range of different positions and players including Youri Tielemans who is set to become a free agent. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09/06/2328m 46s

ASTON VILLA Q&A | TRUSTING EMERY, TRANSFER TARGETS & A DESERT ISLAND

In the final part of our #ClaretAndBlueLIVE show, we answered questions from the 300 Villa fans in the audience at Hockley Social Club. Ashley Young's expiring contract, trusting Emery to get things right, our transfer targets and which Villa player we'd like to be stuck on a desert island with... this episode had it all! 🎙🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 James Rushton: https://twitter.com/jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08/06/2340m 39s

THE ASTON VILLA AWARDS | Best Player, Best Goal & Surprise of the Season | Claret & Blue LIVE

As the 2022/23 Premier League season draws to a close, it's time for us to dish out our End Of Season Awards. Live from Hockley Social Club, we chose our Best Player, Best Goal, Favourite Game and loads more. 🎙🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 James Rushotn: https://twitter.com/jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/06/2319m 3s

THE BIG ASTON VILLA 22/23 SEASON REVIEW | Claret & Blue LIVE

It's been an incredible season for Aston Villa, from relegation candidates under Steven Gerrard to European contenders under Unai Emery, what a journey. We look back on the last 9 months as Unai Emery's Aston Villa propelled themselves into the Top 7 of the Premier League. A big thank you to the 300+ who turned out to Hockley Social Club on June 1st, there will be two more videos on the channel from the night - our Player Awards and a Q&A. 🎙🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 James Rushton: https://twitter.com/jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03/06/2341m 55s

THE FUTURE OF THE CLARET & BLUE PODCAST NEXT SEASON

As Aston Villa head into European qualification and a new era, we'd like to welcome in a new era of Claret & Blue. Don't worry, we're not going anywhere. We just want to make a few changes. Your feedback is welcome as ever, but if you're a fan of what we do, I think you'll be on board with what we're doing next season. Just don't come after me about the podcast music! 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02/06/2315m 19s

FAREWELL TO ASHLEY YOUNG, AN ASTON VILLA LEGEND | Claret & Blue

Ashley Young started the last game Aston Villa played in Europe nearly 13 years ago, so it’s fitting that his final contributions in claret and blue were to restore the club back where he insists it belongs. 🎙🎙 FREE TICKETS TO OUR END OF SEASON SHOW: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2223-season-review-qa-claret-blue-live-tickets-628396901047 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
31/05/2328m 42s

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VILLA IN THE EUROPA CONFERENCE LEAGUE | Claret & Blue

On today's video Dan Rolinson and John Townley try to provide some clarity on the various permeations surrounding Aston Villa's qualification for the Europa Conference League. Will Villa be seeded or unseeded? Is there a qualifying round? When does the competition start? 🎙🎙 FREE TICKETS TO OUR END OF SEASON SHOW: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2223-season-review-qa-claret-blue-live-tickets-628396901047 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29/05/2332m 0s

ASTON VILLA QUALIFY FOR EUROPE! - Aston Villa 2-1 Brighton

Aston Villa have beaten a very good Brighton side to finish 7th in the Premier League and qualify for the Europa Conference League!! 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/05/2351m 4s

ASHLEY PREECE'S FINAL MATCH PREVIEW: Aston Villa vs Brighton

It's time for Ashley Preece's final Match Preview as we look ahead to the final game of the season as Aston Villa take on Brighton. The task for Villa is simple: Beat Brighton and qualify for the Europa Conference League. 🎙🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Ashley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26/05/2327m 3s

OUR 4 NOMINEES FOR VILLA'S PLAYER OF THE SEASON | Claret & Blue

Whilst Douglas Luiz won both the Players' Player and Supporter's Player of the Season in the official Aston Villa club awards, we'd like to put forward another three names into the hat, to crown the Claret & Blue Aston Villa player of the season. Our nominees are: Douglas Luiz, Tyrone Mings, John McGinn and Ollie Watkins. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24/05/2325m 26s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Liverpool 1-1 Aston Villa

Aston Villa came oh so close to all three points at Anfield, but they now know that a win against Brighton on the final day of the season would guarantee a Europa Conference League spot (at least!) A HUGE week ahead... 🎙🎙 FREE TICKETS TO OUR END OF SEASON SHOW: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2223-season-review-qa-claret-blue-live-tickets-628396901047 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/05/2356m 49s

MATCH PREVIEW | Liverpool vs Aston Villa

Unai Emery's Aston Villa travel to Anfield this Saturday and can do their European push a huge favour by taking points from Liverpool. They'll also be looking for Spurs to drop points against Brentford. 🎙🎙 FREE TICKETS TO OUR LIVE SHOW: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/628396901047 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Ashley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18/05/2330m 22s

PLOTTING ASTON VILLA'S "UNLIKELY" ROUTE TO EUROPE | Claret & Blue

It's predictions time again, we took a look at the run in with 6 games to go for Aston Villa, now we're back to look at the final two - Liverpool and Brighton. Unai Emery's Aston Villa face an uphill task to secure a place in the Top 7 needing Brighton and/or Tottenham to drop points, whilst not impossible, it is probably unlikely. But, one can dream. 🎙🎙 COME TO OUR LIVE SHOW: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2223-season-review-qa-claret-blue-live-tickets-628396901047 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16/05/2316m 28s

ASHLEY PREECE: LEAVING THE PRESS BOX FOR THE HOLTE END | Claret & Blue

A very different video from us today as our Aston Villa reporter Ashley Preece reveals he is leaving his role to return to a local news role. Ash shares his favourite moments covering Villa, the manager he found a pleasure to work with, the pros and cons of the 'dream job' and why family is everything. 🎙🎙 GET YOUR FREE TICKETS HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2223-season-review-qa-claret-blue-live-tickets-628396901047 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Ashley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/05/2324m 2s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 2-1 Tottenham

Aston Villa continue their quest for European qualification after a massive 2-1 win against Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park. 🎙🎙 TICKETS TO CLARET & BLUE LIVE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2223-season-review-qa-claret-blue-live-tickets-628396901047 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13/05/231h

MATCH PREVIEW: Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur

All set for a huge game at Villa Park this weekend as European qualification chasing rivals Tottenham visit B6. It feels like a winner-takes-all match, a game that Villa simply have to win to stand any chance of finishing in a Top 7 place. 🎙🎙 FREE TICKETS TO CLARET & BLUE LIVE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2223-season-review-qa-claret-blue-live-tickets-628396901047 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Ashley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/05/2328m 44s

JOHN GREGORY TELLS HIS BEST STORIES FROM OUR IN DEPTH CHAT | Claret & Blue

Back in June 2021 we spoke to the brilliant John Gregory on the podcast, and he gave us almost 3 hours of his time which we cut into an episode lasting over 2 and a half hours. We decided, for those that might not have had chance to listen to the full thing, to share a few of our favourite stories. If you have heard these before, enjoy them for a second time, there's some absolute belters. 🎙🎙 GET YOUR FREE TICKETS TO CLARET & BLUE LIVE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/628396901047 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/05/2317m 7s

Aston Villa Q&A | TRANSFER WINDOW, EMERY'S PLANS, EUROPE | Claret & Blue

Dan Rolinson and John Townley sat down for the latest Aston Villa Q&A to answer YOUR questions. On today's show, they look at the Aston Villa loanees to discuss whether any have a first-team-future at Villa Park. The impending arrival of Mateu Alemany and Chris Heck spark conversations about the structure behind the scenes at the club, whilst they also assess Villa's chances of European qualification this season... 🎙🎙 GET FREE TICKETS TO OUR LIVE SHOW: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/628396901047 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/05/2350m 58s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Wolves 1-0 Aston Villa

Unai Emery's side fell to successive Premier League defeats and their hopes of qualifying for European football this season are hanging by a thread. We discuss how the loss at Wolves impacts the final three games of the campaign and whether Villa can stir up an unlikely final push for a top seven finish. CLARET & BLUE LIVE TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2223-season-review-qa-claret-blue-live-tickets-628396901047 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06/05/2358m 48s

WHO IS MATEU ALEMANY AND WHAT COULD HE BRING TO ASTON VILLA? | Claret & Blue

Barcelona's football director Mateu Alemany looks set to join Aston Villa this summer after deciding to leave the Spanish giants this week. BirminghamLive understands that Villa have opened negotiations to appoint Alemany in a key role within the club. Villa are hopeful a deal can be struck and the 60-year-old can begin working at Bodymoor Heath in time for the summer window to open. 🎙🎙 Read Luis' brilliant Twitter thread: https://twitter.com/lmechegaray/status/1653732776556781568?s=20 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04/05/2332m 9s

UNAI EMERY HAS TRANSFORMED THE FORTUNES OF ASTON VILLA'S FUTURE | Claret & Blue

It's the start of May now and we still can't quite believe what we're seeing from Unai Emery's Aston Villa. The transformation in the fortunes of the club from November to now cannot be understated, and whatever happens in the final games of the 22/23 season, Villa fans have a team they can be proud of. There were a handful of players at the end of the Steven Gerrard era that you may have thought weren't good enough to mount a charge on the Top 6 and needed shipping out. Six months later, not only has Unai Emery got those players ticking again, they've arguably all doubled in value and become even better footballers. 🎙🎙 GET TICKETS TO CLARET & BLUE LIVE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2223-season-review-qa-claret-blue-live-tickets-628396901047 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03/05/2315m 13s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Manchester United 1-0 Aston Villa

Unai Emery's 10 match unbeaten streak with Aston Villa comes to an end away at Old Trafford. A first half goal from Bruno Fernandes was enough to seal all three points for the home side, and Villa failed to score in a match under Emery for the first time. Villa's quest for European qualification is not yet over though, with 4 games still to go, there's plenty to play for. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30/04/2359m 46s

MAX STOKES: MY TOP THREE ASTON VLLA AWAY DAYS | Claret & Blue

Max Stokes of the Villa on Tour YouTube channel joins us for a special video about his Top 3 Aston Villa away days. There was plenty to pick from with big wins in the Championship, pre-season tours, last minute winners and super Unai Emery's class away form. Big thanks to Max for joining us on this one, you can subscribe to his channel below. Subscribe to Villa on Tour: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsmMoJWRUvORmLnhOcOZpvw 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Ashley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29/04/236m 58s

MATCH PREVIEW: Manchester United vs Aston Villa

Unai Emery's Aston Villa side are currently on a 10 game unbeaten streak and will travel to Old Trafford this Sunday to face Manchester United. United head into this game off the back of a 2-2 draw with Tottenham, despite leading two-nil. Whilst Villa have had a full week to recover and prepare for this game after a relatively easy run out against Fulham, despite the fact it was only 1-0. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Ashley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/04/2324m 26s

LET'S TALK ABOUT THE ASTON VILLA SEASON TICKET PRICES | Claret & Blue

Aston Villa have announced their Season Ticket prices will face rise of 15% for the 'majority of adults' due to rising costs and the club's ambition to fund a winning team for boss Unai Emery. We discuss the latest price hike and how it effects the wider fanbase, those who may be priced out of a season ticket, and the huge waiting list hoping for their shot at a seat inside Villa Park. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Ashley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/04/2339m 27s

ALEX MORENO IS THE PERFECT EXAMPLE OF UNAI EMERY'S TRANSFER STRATEGY | Claret & Blue

The impact Alex Moreno has had at Aston Villa cannot be overstated. When the Spaniard became Emery's first signing in January, eyebrows may have been raised at the 'lesser' transfer fee, and whether he'd displace Lucas Digne from the side. Fast forward a couple of months and Alex Moreno is so important to Aston Villa's style of play under Emery, and has been a vital cog in Villa's charge up the table. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26/04/2313m 23s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 1-0 Fulham

Aston Villa have come a long way since that dreadful night at Craven Cottage this season that saw Steven Gerrard lose his job. That's now 5 straight home wins, 5 clean sheets, unbeaten in ten in the Premier League and sat in 5th in the league. The dream is on. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25/04/2337m 53s

WE PREDICTED ASTON VILLA’S REMAINING PREMIER LEAGUE GAMES | Claret & Blue

Aston Villa’s race for European football is well and truly on, and with just six games to go, we decided to nail down our predictions for how the season will end. We also compared Villa’s fixture list with that of their Top 6 rivals, including Brighton, Liverpool and Spurs. Let us know how you think the season will end in the comments below. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24/04/2349m 14s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Brentford 1-1 Aston Villa

Douglas Luiz's goal rescues a point for Aston Villa away at Brentford. Unai Emery's side have scored in every game since he took charge of the club, and, are now unbeaten in 9 Premier League matches. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run CONFESS YOUR VILLA SINS: https://forms.gle/WBHa3E5Cc1xyiqbU6 Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Neil Dunworth: https://twitter.com/LoveMcGrathpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/04/2340m 2s

MATCH PREVIEW: Brentford vs Aston Villa

Unai Emery's men will look to make it 6 wins on the bounce as they face Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium🎙🎙🎙 Aston Villa haven't beat Brentford away from home in the league since 1947. Granted we've only played them away four times since then, but still, Unai Emery loves breaking a record... 🙌🏻 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/04/2331m 48s

THE CREATOR BEHIND THE BRILLIANT ASTON VILLA 'MISHMASH' | Claret & Blue

Alex Bennett is the creator of the brilliant Footy Mishmash and his latest project is capturing Aston Villa's 150 year history in one iconic image. Speaking to Claret & Blue, Alex shares his creative process, his thanks to Villa fans for getting involved, and his favourite images throughout the 1000 hour design stage. For those listening, it's worth heading to our YouTube channel to get a look at the image we're talking about. 🎙🎙 BUY THE MISHMASH: https://www.roundheadillustration.com/product/aston-villa-mishmash-pre-order-for-april-2023/ DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Alex Bennett: https://twitter.com/footymishmash Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/04/2323m 59s

INSIDE THE MAKING OF 'JUST 14' - AN ASTON VILLA MOVIE | Claret & Blue

Andy Dale is the author of best-seller 'Just 14' - A coming of age story with the backdrop of Aston Villa’s 1980/81 rollercoaster football season. Andy is hoping to turn his book into a film with the help of crowdfunding, they've already raised £20,000 to make an 8 minute trailer, but need your help to get the full film funded. WATCH THE TRAILER: https://youtu.be/WOV9lHGQli8 FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE FILM: https://just14themovie.com/ 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19/04/2318m 38s

WE VISITED PORTUGAL TO LEARN ABOUT VILLA'S PARTNERSHIP WITH VITORIA | Claret & Blue

John Townley recently went on holiday to Portugal and whilst there stopped by Guimarães, the home of Nassef Sawiris & Wes Eden's new partner club - Vitória Sport Clube. John explains how the move will benefit Aston Villa Football Club and shares the best places to visit around the local area, with input from two Vitoria fans. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18/04/2319m 54s

ASTON VILLA WOMEN FALL SHORT IN FA CUP SEMI FINAL AGAINST CHELSEA | Claret & Blue

Aston Villa Women's FA Cup run came to a heartbreaking end against Chelsea, but Villa gave it absolutely everything and proved they can go toe-to-toe with the best in the country. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Hannah Pinnock: https://twitter.com/hannah_pinnock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17/04/2324m 10s

ALAN HUTTON TALKS THROUGH HIS ICONIC GOAL AGAINST BIRMINGHAM CITY | Claret & Blue

Alan Hutton scored just three goals in his time at Aston Villa, but one will be forever remembered in claret & blue folklore. 🎙🎙 Missed the full podcast with Hutton? See it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghaFe3eDwsE DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Ashley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16/04/237m 2s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 3-0 Newcastle United

A truly incredible result at Villa Park this afternoon as Unai Emery's side beat an in-form Newcastle United in the race for European qualification. 🎙🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/04/231h 22m

MATCH PREVIEW: Aston Villa vs Newcastle United

A huge game in the Premier League tomorrow for Aston Villa as 3rd place Newcastle United head to B6. Both sides, buoyed by brilliant new managers, have seen their fortunes improve over the last 6-12 months. It's 6th vs 3rd in the Premier League at Villa Park. What a time to be alive. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Ashley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14/04/2321m 2s

ALAN HUTTON IN HIS MOST HONEST ASTON VILLA INTERVIEW EVER | Claret & Blue

Alan Hutton spent 8 years on Aston Villa's books making 185 appearances in claret & blue and scoring 3 goals - one of which would certainly fall into the 'iconic' category! Hutton describes his time at Aston Villa as a 'rollercoaster' and says that a difficult spell under Paul Lambert was the 'hardest 2 years' of his career. Spells on loan at Mallorca and Nottingham Forest finally lead to the redemption story that peaks in a promotion to the Premier League. This, is Alan Hutton's Aston Villa story, in his own words. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Ashley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13/04/231h 28m

ASTON VILLA'S EUROPA CONFERENCE LEAGUE CHALLENGE | Claret & Blue

During our recent Q&A episode, debate sparked over the Europa Conference League that was so good, we had to highlight it as it’s own clip. We agree that Villa qualifying and winning the thing would be a fantastic, of course, but for different reasons. Who’s side are you on? Let us know in the comments below… 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/04/2310m 34s

EMERY'S END GOAL, BAILEY'S FUTURE & NEW CONTRACTS | Claret & Blue

We answer your Aston Villa questions on today's episode, including our favourite member of the current Villa squad, the end game under Unai Emery and whether it's "too soon" to qualify for European football. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/04/2325m 45s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 2-0 Nottingham Forest

Aston Villa made it six wins out of seven in the Premier League after beating Nottingham Forest 2-0. Unai Emery's men are now in the top six and absolutely flying! 9 points in a week... Villa are back! 🎙🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08/04/231h 21m

THE FIVE ASTON VILLA PLAYERS WHO HAVE IMPROVED THE MOST | Claret & Blue

It'd probably be easier to make a list of players who haven't improved under Emery than those that have, because the truth is, almost every Villa player is better now than they were six months ago. However, we tried to identify just 5 players who have benefitted the most from Unai Emery's appointment. CONFESSIONS: https://forms.gle/PHi9y9CX5ZZSeWQW8 🎙🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Ashley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07/04/2314m 10s

UNAI EMERY'S 5 STEP PLAN TO BRING EUROPEAN FOOTBALL TO ASTON VILLA | Claret & Blue

Unai Emery is a European football specialist and he wants to get Aston Villa back into European competition for the first time since 2010. So, we're looking at the 5 things Unai Emery can do to get Aston Villa back where they belong and maybe on their way to silverware. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06/04/2322m 15s

UNAU EMERY HAS GIVEN ASTON VILLA FANS REASON TO DREAM | Claret & Blue

Aston Villa can genuinely challenge for a place in European football this season with a strong end to the campaign. Since Emery's arrival in November, only Arsenal have picked up more points than Villa, with Emery now averaging 2 points per game. 🎙🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Ashley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/04/2344m 32s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Leicester City 1-2 Aston Villa

Aston Villa are 7th in the Premier League after a 5th win in 6 games. It took a VAR decision and a late goal from Bertrand Traore - Bertrand Traore of all people! - to seal the win and pick up a HUGE three points on the road. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04/04/2335m 11s

A TACTICAL BREAKDOWN OF UNAI EMERY'S ASTON VILLA | Claret & Blue

Unai Emery has transformed Aston Villa in 15 Premier League matches. He inherited a squad bereft of confidence under Steven Gerrard and has collected the third-most points of all clubs in the divison since his return to the Premier League. It hasn’t been plain sailing, though. Some supporters still need some convincing that Emery’s brand of football will continue to get results, so we spoke to Tifo Football host and tactics expert Jon MacKenzie to analyse the key themes of Emery’s Aston Villa system. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Jon Mackenzie: https://twitter.com/Jon_Mackenzie 🎙🎙 *Advertising feature from our sponsor Nord VPN - Grab your exclusive Nord VPN deal on https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Nord VPN terms and conditions apply.* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03/04/2329m 29s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Chelsea 0-2 Aston VIlla

Goals from Ollie Watkins and John McGinn seal a BIG 3 points on the road away at Chelsea! 🥳🤩 Only Arsenal and the two Manchester clubs have now won more PL games away from home than #AVFC ALL season, with every one of their victories coming under Unai Emery, who has taken charge of just seven matches on the road. Villa have come a long, long way in five months... 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson 🎙🎙 *Advertising feature from our sponsor Nord VPN - Grab your exclusive Nord VPN deal on https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Nord VPN terms and conditions apply.* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01/04/231h 10m

HOW ASTON VILLA BECAME EUROPEAN YOUTH CHAMPIONS - AND WHAT HAPPENED NEXT | Claret & Blue

It has been ten years since Aston Villa lifted the NextGen Series trophy by beating Chelsea at Lake Como. That saw them following in the footsteps of Inter Milan's age-group side, who defeated Ajax in the 2012 competition. But what has become of the claret and blue hopefuls who lifted the trophy against Chelsea in April 2013? 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 🎙🎙 *Advertising feature from our sponsor Nord VPN - Grab your exclusive Nord VPN deal on https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Nord VPN terms and conditions apply.* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30/03/2328m 56s

Claret & Blue Podcast #134 | ASTON VILLA FANS SHOULD BE EXCITED ABOUT THEIR WOMEN'S SIDE

Aston Villa women have climbed to fifth place in the Women’s Super League less than three years after gaining promotion out of the Championship in 2020. It’s been an incredible rise for the women’s team, fans can be excited for the future, and proud of the achievement so far. We caught up with our Villa Women’s reporter, Hannah Pinnock, to discuss the club’s ascent under Carla Ward and the prospect of an FA Cup final at Wembley this May. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Hannah Pinnock: https://twitter.com/hannah_pinnock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/03/2332m 6s

I HAD MY LEG AMPUTATED TO GET TO VILLA PARK | An inspirational Aston Villa story

Jude Aston is an 18 year old Aston Villa fan. He’s dealt with the challenges of Cerebral Palsy for as long as he can remember. After developing complications after an operation, his right leg was fused in an upright position towards his chest, causing severe pain. In December 2022, he made the decision to have his leg amputated in the search for a new life of independence. Less than 4 weeks later he was back at Villa Park to watch his beloved AVFC. This, is his story. Follow Jude's Journey: https://twitter.com/Judes_Journey 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/03/2318m 14s

WHY ASTON VILLA SHOULD BUILD THEIR SIDE AROUND DOUGLAS LUIZ | Claret & Blue

Aston Villa's Brazilian dynamic midfielder Douglas Luiz signed a new deal in October 2022 after interest from Arsenal in the summer transfer window. Since then, Unai Emery's transformed Douglas Luiz into a player most would consider one of the first names on the team sheet. Long term, if Aston Villa want to reach the heights of European football, players like Douglas Luiz will be a key component in the Unai Emery journey. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/03/2322m 36s

WHY OLLIE WATKINS DESERVES A NEW ASTON VILLA CONTRACT | Claret & Blue

Ollie Watkins has been putting in the hard yards at Bodymoor Heath, staying behind for extra training sessions and working on his finishing. Scoring 6 goals in 8 games in 2023, Watkins' hard-work is paying off. Despite an England snub by Gareth Southgate recently (more time on the training field with Unai Emery!) - we firmly believe Ollie Watkins should receive a brand new Aston Villa contract. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Ashley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver #avfc #astonvilla #premierleague Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/03/2317m 55s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 3-0 Bournemouth

After dominating most of the game, Aston Villa ran out 3-0 winners at Villa Park this afternoon against relegation threatened Bournemouth. Goals from Douglas Luiz, Jacob Ramsey and Emi Buendia sealed all three points which saw Villa edge ever closer to the top half of the Premier League table. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18/03/231h 4m

Claret & Blue Podcast #133 | LET'S TALK ABOUT THE VILLA PARK ATMOSPHERE

"It's not as good as it used to be" and "It's trendy to have a moan about Villa Park" are two contrasting opinions you'll see amongst the Aston Villa fanbase in regards to the atmosphere at Villa Park. Can the club itself do anything differently? Do the players have to inspire the crowd, or do the crowd inspire the players? What about Project B6 and their efforts? There's lots to discuss when it comes to the Villa Park atmosphere, so let's do just that. #AVFC #UTV Follow Project B6 on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ProjectB6_ Daniel Storey's article: https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/west-ham-aston-villa-moyes-emery-mediocre-2203710 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run 🎙🎙 Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson #premierleague Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14/03/2334m 35s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: West Ham United 1-1 Aston Villa

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery insists a draw was the fair result against West Ham at the London Stadium, but has questioned the referee's decision to award the hosts a penalty. Ollie Watkins broke the deadlock as he scored his 9th goal of the season by heading in Alex Moreno's cross, but just nine minutes later, Said Benrahma levelled from the penalty spot. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/03/2349m 17s

MATCH PREVIEW: West Ham United vs Aston Villa

Aston Villa travel to the London Stadium this weekend to face a West Ham United side sat just 1 point above the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Unai Emery's men will hope to climb out of 11th place (at last) with another win on the road. Fresh from Bodymoor Heath, Ashley Preece chats with John Townley about Emery's latest presser, injury updates and a predicted XI for Sunday's match. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Ashley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/03/2319m 58s

Claret & Blue Podcast #132 | 7 TIMES ASTON VILLA SMASHED THEIR OPPONENTS

As Manchester United were humiliated 7-0 by their rivals Liverpool, it got us thinking, so here are the 7 times Aston Villa gave their opponents a good hiding. 🎙🎙 Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07/03/2339m 24s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 1-0 Crystal Palace

A comical own goal from Joachim Andersen is enough for Aston Villa to claim all three points, a clean sheet and back-to-back victories after the win at Everton last weekend. 🎙🎙 Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04/03/231h 1m

Claret & Blue Podcast #131 | ARCHER'S FUTURE, VAR & EUROPEAN FOOTBALL

The Claret & Blue Q&A is back! In the hot-seat this time is John Townley who sat down with Dan Rolinson to answer YOUR Aston Villa questions. Cameron Archer's Villa future, playing out from the back, signings to improve the side, and favourite snacks at the cinema... it wouldn't be Claret & Blue without a silly question or two, would it? 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02/03/2345m 25s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Everton 0-2 Aston Villa

Aston Villa win on the road against Everton where Ollie Watkins scored his 5th goal in 5 consecutive Premier League fixtures. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25/02/2348m 29s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 2 Arsenal 4

John Townley and Mat Kendrick review Aston Villa's 4-2 home defeat to Arsenal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19/02/2349m 0s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Man City 3-1 Aston Villa

Ashley Preece and John Townley break down Aston Villa's trip to the Etihad Stadium as they talk Jack Grealish, Jhon Duran and Ollie Watkins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14/02/2334m 17s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 2-4 Leicester City

Mat Kendrick and John Townley look back on a frustrating afternoon for Aston Villa as they twice led against Leicester City Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04/02/2337m 27s

Claret & Blue Podcast #130 | TRANSFER DEADLINE VERDICT FOR ASTON VILLA

Ashley Preece and John Townley break down Aston Villa's transfer deadline day and assess the squad heading into the rest of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01/02/2321m 55s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Southampton 0-1 Aston Villa

Ollie Watkins' header from a Douglas Luiz free-kick is enough to seal all three points for Aston Villa. That's Unai Emery's third consecutive away win for Villa, the first manager to do so since John Gregory. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/01/2359m 13s

Claret & Blue Podcast #129 | DANNY INGS SWITCHES VILLA FOR WEST HAM IN £15M MOVE

Danny Ings joins West Ham in a £15m deal, Cameron Archer has already been loaned out to Middlesbrough. Villa have signed 19 year old Jhon Duran, but are still light in the forward areas. What master plan does Unai Emery have hiding up his sleeves? 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Neil Dunworth: https://twitter.com/LoveMcGrathpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19/01/231h 7m

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 2-1 Leeds United

A big win at Villa Park against Leeds United sees Unai Emery take 13 points from 18 available - that's more points than Steven Gerrard amassed this season, whilst playing 7 games more than Emery... 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14/01/2342m 6s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 1-2 Stevenage [FA Cup]

It’s bitterly disappointing for Aston Villa as they exit the FA Cup in the third round thanks to two late goals from Stevenage. Aston Villa haven’t won an FA Cup tie since 2016… 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Ashley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09/01/2336m 39s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 1-1 Wolves

If only Leon Bailey had slotted that ball away in the final minute! 😩😩 A dismal first half showing saw changes at half-time and a triple substitution in the second half which did turn the tide, however, only enough for Villa and Wolves to share the points. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/01/2340m 23s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Tottenham 0-2 Aston Villa

What a way to bring in the New Year! A HUGE 3 points for Unai Emery's Aston Villa! 😍😍 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01/01/2345m 55s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 1-3 Liverpool

Aston Villa's return to Premier League action on Boxing Day ends in defeat to Liverpool... 🎙🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26/12/2237m 12s

Claret & Blue Podcast #128 | WELCOME BACK, ASTON VILLA

Aston Villa return to Premier League action on Boxing Day against Liverpool. Welcome back, Aston Villa. We've missed you... 😍 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Pat Rowe: https://twitter.com/pgr_analytics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/12/2235m 24s

THE BIG ASTON VILLA QUIZ | Claret & Blue Christmas Special 2022

Our Claret & Blue Christmas Special is here, as it's time for 𝘆𝗼𝘂 to test your Aston Villa knowledge. For the first time, our 'Not in the Pub, Pub Quiz' is LIVE so you can play along at home! Join us from 7pm for a big Claret & Blue quiz to round off 2022. 🥰🍾 🎙🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson James Rushton: https://twitter.com/Jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/12/221h 30m

Claret & Blue Podcast #127 | THE BEST AND WORST OF ASTON VILLA IN THE 1980s

Villa fanatic, historian and author Colin Abbott shares his views on the most eventful decade in the club’s history. Garry Thompson, Kevin Gage, Mark Burke and the "other" Andy Gray also share their stories, while there are lowdowns on managerial saviour Graham Taylor and other less affectionately remembered dugout protagonists Graham Turner and Billy McNeill. The Big Aston Villa Book Of The Eighties , published by Legends Publishing, is now on sale: https://www.legendspublishing.net/product/the-big-aston-villa-book-of-the-eighties/ 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17/12/2234m 51s

BEYOND THE PODCAST | When will the next Claret & Blue LIVE event happen?

Time for another 'Beyond the Podcast' episode, as this time, we reflect on our Claret and Blue LIVE podcast event. What worked, what didn't and would we do another one? Spoiler alert - the answer to that last question is a big YES. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO ACORNS/AV FOUNDATION: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Our generous raffle donors: Luke Roper, Rob Bishop, Tony Daley, Art of Football, HR Designs, Art of Villa, Football Manager, Aston Brewing Co. and Sporting Icons. Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06/12/2222m 32s

Claret & Blue LIVE | EMERY-BALL, KENDRICK STORIES & DREAM PODCAST GUESTS | FAN Q&A

It's time for Part 2 of our #ClaretAndBlueLIVE event, filmed in front of a 'live studio audience' at the new Aston Inn. In this episode, we're answering fans' questions on all things Aston Villa. There's questions about Steven Gerrard (of course), Unai Emery's tactics going forward, Emi Buendia, the youth academy, some classic Kendrick stories inclung *that* one about Paul Lambert, and our dream guests for the podcast. It's packed full this one, so enjoy! 🎙🎙🎙🎙 DONATE TO ACORNS / VILLA FOUNDATION: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Ashley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01/12/2251m 37s

Claret & Blue Podcast #127 | THE FIVE PLAYERS WHO SHONE FOR VILLA IN 2022

As we approach the end of 2022, it’s time for you to have your say on just who has been the Villa player to which all his teammates should aspire. This year marks the third edition of the Fans’ Footballer of the Year award, with fans choosing from five nominees - selected by our Aston Villa correspondent Ashley Preece - to crown Villa’s best footballer. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30/11/2233m 16s

BEYOND THE PODCAST | Why Neil Cutler is the nicest bloke in football

Almost a week on from our exclusive in-depth sit-down interview with former Villa goalkeeper coach Neil Cutler... Dan Rolinson and Ashley Preece reflect on Cutler's 4 years at the club and the insight he gave into the Bodymoor Heath dressing room. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue - Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Ashley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29/11/2232m 46s

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. 🎙🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue - Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Ashley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26/11/221h 35m

15 QUICK-FIRE QUESTIONS WITH FORMER VILLA COACH NEIL CUTLER

We sat down with the brilliant Neil Cutler for an in-depth podcast about his time at Aston Villa. But, before that, let's fire 15 quick-fire questions at 'Big Cuts' to find out a bit more about the man behind the goalkeeper gloves... 🎙🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue - Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Ashley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24/11/2214m 21s

Claret & Blue LIVE | ASTON VILLA MID-SEASON REVIEW | GERRARD OUT, EMERY IN

🎙🎙🎙🎙 DONATE TO ACORNS / VILLA FOUNDATION: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue - Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Ashley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver James Rushton: https://twitter.com/Jamorushton Pat Rowe: https://twitter.com/pgr_analytics John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Music: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/11/2242m 17s

BEYOND THE PODCAST | What was Martin O'Neill really like?!

The response to our Martin O'Neill interview has been fantastic, but there have been some questions in regards to the questions asked, the 40 minute run time and what was O'Neill *really* like... So, let's share. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue - Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17/11/2229m 52s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Brighton 1-2 Aston Villa

It's back to back league wins for Aston Vila and a 100% Premier League record for new boss, Unai Emery! 😍😍 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue - Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13/11/2251m 11s

POST CARABAO CUP DEBRIEF: Manchester United 4-2 Aston Villa

Villa really shot themselves in the foot at times in the second half, poor defending and a disappointing performance from Robin Olsen. 🎙🎙 MARTIN O'NEILL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BROj1IeXmU THE STORY BEHIND THE PODCAST: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/i-wont-take-question-you-25481510 CLARET & BLUE LIVE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/claret-blue-live-tickets-449548400367 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/11/2247m 3s

EXCLUSIVE: Martin O'Neill in his most honest Aston Villa interview ever

Martin O'Neill has finally lifted the lid on his controversial Aston Villa exit during his most honest interview since he quit the club. In an exclusive chat with Mat Kendrick, O'Neill revealed he regrets leaving Villa - and the manner of his departure - in the summer of 2010. Frustration around the League Cup Final, Phil Dowd and not reaching the Top 4 are all covered - including *that* night in Moscow in the UEFA Cup. Grab the popcorn, and enjoy. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue - Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/11/2247m 11s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 3-1 Manchester United

For the first time since 1995, Aston Villa have beaten Manchester United at Villa Park. 😍😍 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06/11/221h 4m

MATCH PREVIEW: Aston Villa vs Manchester United

Fresh from Unai Emery's first press conference, we sit down to look ahead to his first game in the dugout: Manchester United (H) 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue - Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Ashley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04/11/2225m 4s

Claret & Blue Podcast #126 | THE 13 TASKS ON UNAI EMERY'S ASTON VILLA TO-DO-LIST

New Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery begins work from November 1st 2022 - so we decided to create a to-do-list for the incoming 4-time Europa League winning coach. With tasks ranging from the captaincy dilemma, to Philippe Coutinho's form, to instilling an identity upon the club - we think we've covered the lot! Claret & Blue Live: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/claret-blue-live-tickets-449548400367 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
31/10/2244m 35s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Newcastle United 4-0 Aston Villa

A bad, 𝐛𝐚𝐝 day at the office for Aston Villa. 😣😣 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue - Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29/10/2233m 8s

MATCH PREVIEW: Newcastle United vs Aston Villa

Aaron Danks' took the pre-Newcastle press conference this morning as he spoke of Unai Emery's appointment, Lucas Digne's return and entertaining the fans. Want to contribute a prize for our charity raffle at #ClaretAndBlueLive? Email: dan.rolinson@reachplc.com 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue - Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Ashley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/10/2231m 26s

Claret & Blue Podcast #125 | GUILLEM BALAGUE EXPLAINS EXACTLY WHAT UNAI EMERY BRINGS TO ASTON VILLA

The brilliant Guillem Balague joins us on the Claret and Blue Podcast to discuss all things Unai Emery. Balague waxes lyrical over 'world class' Emery in the show and in a bite-size 20 minute episode shares so much insight into Villa's new Head Coach. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue - Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Guillem Balague: https://twitter.com/GuillemBalague Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25/10/2222m 11s

BREAKING: Aston Villa confirm Unai Emery will be club's next manager

Aston Villa move quickly to appoint Unai Emery as new Head Coach. Emery joins from a successful spell in Spain and returns to the Premier League with a point to prove. Here we go! 🇪🇸😍 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24/10/2242m 41s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 4-0 Brentford

What a brilliant way to spend a Sunday afternoon, and a huge three points for Aaron Danks' Claret & Blue Army! 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/10/2257m 13s

Claret & Blue Podcast #124 | STEVEN GERRARD SACKED BY ASTON VILLA

Aston Villa suffer a terrible defeat to newly-promoted Fulham. A defeat poor enough for Steven Gerrard to be sacked. Villa are now 17th in the Premier League table, just goal difference prevents them slipping into the bottom 3... 😖 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/10/221h 19m

MATCH PREVIEW: Fulham vs Aston Villa

Steven Gerrard and Aston Villa face a crunch game on Thursday night against Fulham. It's the most critical week in Gerrard's short career at Villa Park as he hopes to scrap his way out of trouble. DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Ashley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19/10/2239m 3s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 0-2 Chelsea

The unbeaten streak is over as Villa fail to capitalise on first-half-chances in 0-2 defeat to Chelsea.🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-runKeep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16/10/2238m 41s

MATCH PREVIEW: Aston Villa vs Chelsea

Steven Gerrard is a 100% win rate against Graham Potter (as Brighton boss) but will face his new Chelsea side this Sunday. 👉🏻 The Presser👉🏻 Team News👉🏻 Predicted XI🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-runKeep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14/10/2230m 25s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Aston Villa

Aston Villa fail to beat Nottingham Forest and miss the opportunity to venture into the top half... 😔🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-runKeep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/10/2244m 56s

The Villa Fan Phone In Show #1 | GERRARD, 4-3-3 & THE WORLD CUP BREAK

For the first time, we've compiled 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 opinions and questions in a football phone-in show. A big thanks to all those fans who sent in their videos or voice notes - there's plenty to discuss! 👀🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-runKeep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07/10/221h 49m

MATCH PREVIEW: Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa

Aston Villa head to the City Ground on 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 to face rock-bottom Nottingham Forest.The Reds are without a win in 6 games, and have conceded 18 goals in the last 5... 👀🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-runKeep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonJohn Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06/10/2242m 2s

Claret & Blue Podcast #123 | WHAT IS HAPPENING AT ASTON VILLA FOOTBALL CLUB?

8 games played, 8 points earned. It's been a slower start to the season that fans would have hoped for, so just where are Aston Villa heading this season? 🤔🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-runKeep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonJohn Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04/10/2248m 48s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Leeds United 0-0 Aston Villa

Villa struggle to break down 10-man Leeds United after Luis Sinisterra was sent off early in the second half.🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-runKeep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02/10/2222m 55s

Claret & Blue Podcast #122 | RATING ASTON VILLA'S PLAYERS SO FAR THIS SEASON

We dish out player ratings every single game, so we thought we'd take chance in his break to rate the Aston Villa squad so far.Tyrone Mings is the standout performer, with an 8/10 rating... 👀🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-runKeep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserverJohn Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/09/2248m 33s

Claret & Blue Podcast #121 | GERRARD’S SYSTEM, RECRUITMENT & THE 5 YEAR PLAN

As we settle in for an International break, we decided it'd be best to take stock of the season so far, and try and answer some of your questions. Gerrard's system and tactics, the summer recruitment and the long-term plans for NSWE all feature.🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-runKeep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonPat Rowe: https://twitter.com/pgr_analytics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19/09/2249m 9s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 1-0 Southampton

It may not have been the best game for the neutral, but a much needed 3 points for Aston Villa... 😍🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-runKeep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16/09/2246m 22s

MATCH PREVIEW: Aston Villa vs Southampton

Friday night football under the lights at Villa Park 😍🗣 Gerrard's Southampton presser🚑 Injury updates✍🏻 Predicted XI🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-runKeep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/09/2227m 48s

Claret & Blue Podcast #120 | VILLA RETURN TO ACTION AGAINST SAINTS

After a 13 day break, Aston Villa will return to action this Friday to face Southampton at Villa Park.🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-runEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue - Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13/09/2220m 12s

Claret & Blue Podcast #119 | MAX STOKES ON VILLA'S START TO THE SEASON [Villa On Tour]

It's been a "bumpy" start to Aston Villa's 2022/23 season, with just 4 points taken from a possible 18. On today's show, Max Stokes from Villa On Tour answers YOUR questions on form, Gerrard, Buendia and loads more.🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-runKeep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonMax Stokes: https://twitter.com/villaontour_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07/09/2237m 44s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 1-1 Man City

A really well earned point at Villa Park!Well in, lads! 😍🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-runEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue - Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03/09/2257m 0s

MATCH PREVIEW: Aston Villa vs Manchester City

Erling Haaland heads to Villa Park on the back of consecutive hat-tricks... 😩🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-runEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue - Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02/09/2221m 8s

Claret & Blue Podcast #118 | Aston Villa's Summer Transfer Window Assessed

There we go then, the transfer window has officially 'slammed shut' as Aston Villa confirm the signings of Leander Dendoncker and Jan Bednarek.🎙🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-runEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue - Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserverJohn Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01/09/2252m 48s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Arsenal 2-1 Aston Villa

Aston Villa are beginning to develop a worrying habit, conceding straight after scoring themselves. Douglas Luiz gets Villa back level direct from a corner, only to blow it with Martinelli scoring Arsenal's 2nd 60 seconds later.🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-runEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue - Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
31/08/2252m 15s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 0-1 West Ham

Sunday's defeat at Villa Park makes it 3 losses from 4 games this season, and just three points from a possible 12. 🤦🏻‍♂️Aston Villa's points return in the calendar year of 2022, is a concern though. 😩🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-runKeep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickJohn Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29/08/221h 16m

MATCH PREVIEW: Aston Villa vs West Ham United

✍🏻 Gerrard's presser🚑 Injury updates🔮 Predicted XIAll you need to know ahead of Aston Villa vs West Ham🎙🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-runEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue - Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonJohn Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26/08/2233m 31s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Bolton 1-4 Aston Villa

Aston Villa are through to the next round of the Carabao Cup thanks to a 1-4 away win at Bolton tonight. 🟣🔵🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-runKeep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonJohn Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/08/2255m 16s

Claret & Blue Podcast #117 | ASTON VILLA'S IDENTITY CRISIS

Welcome to your weekly Aston Villa therapy session with the Claret & Blue podcast team.On today's agenda: Aston Villa's identity crisis and Sarr's on and then off Aston Villa deal...🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonPat Rowe: https://twitter.com/pgr_analytics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/08/2231m 10s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Crystal Palace 3-1 Aston Villa

Join Dan Rolinson, John Townley & Ashley Preece LIVE from Selhurst Park for another post match debrief. Today's game? Simply nowhere near good enough.🎙🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-runEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue - Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserverJohn Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/08/2254m 46s

MATCH PREVIEW: Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa

Join Ashley Preece live after Steven Gerrard's latest press conference, for an update on today's presser, the injury news, Ash's Predicted XI and run-down of what to expect from Crystal Palace.🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-runEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue - Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19/08/2230m 12s

Claret & Blue Podcast #116 | EVERY ASTON VILLA SIGNING UNDER NSWE GRADED

It's been a quiet week at Aston Villa since the news broke of Diego Carlos' serious injury. So Dan Rolinson and Ashley Preece sat down to discuss the transfer window so far, whilst rating all 43 of Aston Villa's transfers since Wes Edens and Nassef Sawiris bought the club.🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-runKeep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17/08/2238m 3s

Claret & Blue Podcast #115 | WHAT NEXT FOR VILLA AFTER DIEGO CARLOS INJURY?

Just one regular day of Aston Villa, that's all I ask.🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-runKeep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/08/2234m 42s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 2-1 Everton

Fresh back from a boiling Villa Park, Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick sit down together for the first time this season to discuss Aston Villa's first three points of the new season.🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-runKeep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13/08/2255m 17s

MATCH PREVIEW: Aston Villa vs Everton

Our first home game of the season is fast approaching, it'll be so good to be back at Villa Park.Join Ashley Preece live after the Aston Villa press conference for some Toffees chat.Today's podcast is sponsored by NordVPN: https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-runKeep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/08/2233m 21s

Claret & Blue Podcast #114 | REASONS FOR OPTIMISM AGAINST EVERTON

Aston Villa face Everton this weekend in their first home game of the new Premier League season. It already feels like the pressure is on after a drab performance against Bournemouth on the opening day. Here's our reasons for optimism, heading into the 12:30pm kick off on Saturday.Support our half-marathon attempt: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/08/2239m 56s

Claret & Blue Podcast #113 | VILLA BELLAS, BEDFORD LIONS & RUNNING A HALF-MARATHON

Dani from Bedford Lions admits herself she has 'fingers in a lot of pies' when it comes to Aston Villa. Whether it be working towards an improved environment for women in football via Villa Bellas, heading off on away days with Bedford Lions, or supporting Villans' physical & mental health with Villa Running Club.A keen runner, Dani also shares her tips for running the Great Birmingham Run - Dan, Ash, John and Pat will all be taking part, NEXT YEAR.DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonDani: https://twitter.com/beds_villafan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08/08/2255m 53s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Bournemouth 2-0 Aston Villa

Ashley Preece joins us live from the Vitality Stadium after opening-day-defeat for Aston Villa.🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRHalf-marathon: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-runSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06/08/2228m 35s

MATCH PREVIEW: Bournemouth vs Aston Villa

The brand new Premier League season is BACK and we are excited. It's Bournemouth up first for Steven Gerrard's Villa side.Straight back from the Villa press conference, Ashley Preece sits down to discuss Gerrard's comments, look at a predicted line-up and preview the Bournemouth clash.🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRHalf-marathon: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-runSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/08/2223m 17s

Claret & Blue Podcast #112 | PREMIER LEAGUE FOOTBALL IS BACK

Aston Villa return to Premier League action THIS weekend, and we're excited. We've talked a lot about formations, manager, midfield issues, transfers - but what about the *feeling* of it all? A new season brings hope, optimism, passion and we just cannot wait to get going.Fill in our fan-feeling survey here: https://data.reachplc.com/222092671503349🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02/08/2230m 44s

Claret & Blue Podcast #111 | VILLA AND PROUD

Villa and Proud's mission is to empower, support and build LGBTQ+ inclusion for fans, players and staff at Aston Villa Football Club.In today's podcast, Mat Kendrick finds out more, and how we can all do more to create a positive environment for ALL at Villa Park.🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickMike: https://twitter.com/_SymmoFor more info: https://www.villaandproud.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01/08/2239m 8s

PRE-SEASON DEBRIEF: Stade Rennais 1-2 Aston Villa

Goals for Leon Bailey and Diego Carlos see Aston Villa come from behind to beat Stade Rennais in France.Aston Villa are unbeaten in their pre-season across 5 games as they face Bournemouth in the Premier League opener, next weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30/07/2228m 0s

THE BIG ASTON VILLA 2022/23 SEASON PREVIEW | Claret & Blue Podcast

It's that time of year once again, as we sit down at the Aston Inn to look ahead to a brand new season for Aston Villa.Do Villa need another striker? Assessing the transfer window. How much pressure is on Steven Gerrard, and loads, loads more.🎙🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserverJohn Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/07/221h 8m

VILLA REWIND | Stiliyan Petrov's Inspiring Villa Return in 2016

In July 2016, Stiliyan Petrov returned to pre-season testing with Aston Villa and played in a friendly match against Worcester City. Petrov wanted to play 'just one minute' to give people going through difficult times hope that recovery is possible.On today's episode, Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick sit down to reflect on Petrov's attempted comeback, and whether Roberto Di Matteo was right to not give Petrov a playing contract.🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25/07/2254m 3s

PRE SEASON DEBRIEF: Man United 2-2 Aston Villa

illa's final game of their Australian Pre Season Tour ends in a 2-2 draw with Man United.🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/07/2233m 14s

PRE SEASON DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 1-0 Brisbane Roar

3 wins in pre-season for Aston Villa. 6 scored, 0 conceded. 👏🏻Ashley Preece checks in live from the stadium in Australia, to report on another Villa win in pre-season.🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/07/2228m 9s

Claret & Blue Podcast #110 | I PICKED MY FPL TEAM IN 9 MINUTES

Each year Fantasy Premier League rolls round and I'm always well up for it. Come September, an international break takes place and I end up with playing an injured captain and I'm miles behind.This year will be different. I enlisted the help of FPL expert Tom Freeman from Fantasy Football Scout to help me get better at being a Fantasy Manager.Join our league: https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/st1y5a🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonTom Freeman: https://twitter.com/fplcruyff74More from Tom: https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19/07/2241m 4s

Claret & Blue Podcast #109 | ASH DOWN UNDER | ARRIVING IN TOWNSVILLE AHEAD OF BRISBANE ROAR

Ashley Preece has touched-down in Townsville ahead of Aston Villa's 2nd pre-season tour game Down Under. Following on from victory against Leeds United on Sunday morning, Villa will play A-League side Brisbane Roar on Wednesday morning (UK Time)🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19/07/2219m 20s

PRE SEASON DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 1-0 Leeds United

🚨 LIVE from Australia, Ashley Preece reflects on Aston Villa's first victory Down Under. 🇦🇺Keep up to date with Ash's daily diary: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17/07/2230m 30s

Claret & Blue Podcast #108 | ASH DOWN UNDER | WHAT TO EXPECT FROM VILLA'S AUSTRALIAN TOUR

It's been a busy few days for Aston Villa as pre-season life has ramped up. Victory at Walsall was followed by loan moves for Azaz and Sinisalo, whilst Gerrard bolstered his squad depth with left-back Augustinsson joining on loan.Up next, Leeds United, Brisbane Roar and Manchester United down in Australia! And our man at the Villa, Ash Preece, will be heading Down Under.🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/07/2224m 11s

PRE-SEASON DEBRIEF: Walsall 0-4 Aston Villa

Ashley Preece checks in from Walsall after Villa win their first pre-season run out 💪🏻🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09/07/2211m 42s

Claret & Blue Podcast #107 | ASTON VILLA RETURN TO PRE-SEASON TRAINING

Steven Gerrard and his Aston Villa squad returned to Bodymoor Heath this week to begin their pre-season testing and training ahead of the new Premier League season.Moments missed in pre-season so far 🕵🏻‍♂️Diego Carlos' first day 🇧🇷Rory Wilson's move officially done 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Who is Aston Villa's most important player? 🤔🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06/07/2232m 21s

VILLA REWIND | David Unsworth's Aston Villa transfer u-turn

David Unsworth completed his £4 million move to Aston Villao n Thursday, July 23 1998. By the Saturday morning, Unsworth, now fully aware of the drudgery of an M6 commute, wanted to speak urgently to boss John Gregory at the training ground. “I think I’ve made an unbelievable mistake.”Here, we recall the bizarre story of David Unsworth's transfer u-turn.🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04/07/2221m 22s

Aston Villa's grand designs - and the fans the Villa Park expansion really must help

Aston Villa fan Jamie Green has cerebral palsy. Whilst the plans revealed by Aston Villa to revamp the North Stand have been greeted by excitement amongst supporters, there's also a demand from fans like Jamie to see Villa increase their number of wheelchair spaces, and accessibility options for disabled supporters.🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickJamie Green: https://twitter.com/Jamie_Green94 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30/06/2234m 57s

Rob Bishop and the making of the 'Aston Villa Bible'

What Rob Bishop doesn't know about Aston Villa isn't worth knowing. Fact fans like us will probably already be in possession of the previous copy of Aston Villa: The Complete Record, which was published in 2010. Bish and his fellow statman Frank Holt have been grafting away to update the Complete Record with a new version that brings us bang up to date. There's so much tireless work that goes into producing a tome that has season-by-season accounts of the club's illustrious history, as Bish explains. Fans pre-ordering the book by July 1st will be able to have their names included in the book. For more details, visit: www.avfcthecompleterecord.co.uk🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickRob Bishop: https://twitter.com/robbishopavfc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/06/2226m 28s

ALL 36 ASTON VILLA FIRST TEAM PLAYERS RANKED | Claret & Blue Podcast #106

Aston Villa have 36 players listed on their 'First Team' tab on the club website. So we sat down to assess them all, how they fit into Aston Villa's first team plans, or don't, for that matter! 🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonJake Bayliss: https://twitter.com/jbayliss94 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/06/2245m 19s

THE A-Z OF ALL THINGS ASTON VILLA | Claret & Blue Podcast #105

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick caught up to list the definitive A-Z of all things Aston Villa. From shirts, to chants, to players, and moments in history, the two put together a list of 26 Aston Villa items, one for each letter of the alphabet.This was harder than you'd think, especially some of the problem letters, so send us your lists!🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/06/2248m 28s

WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE RELEASED BY ASTON VILLA | Claret & Blue

Josh Webb was a Next-Gen winner with Aston Villa in 2012-13 but was released by the club just three years later in July 2016. The 21 year old found himself at Kilmarnock and then back closer to home with Kidderminster Harriers and Coleshill Town.Josh's passion is coaching, now working with the U9's group at Aston Villa, and working as a PE teacher in a secondary school near his hometown. But what actually happens when a player is released? What's the after-care like, from the club?Josh explains all.🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17/06/2228m 46s

Claret & Blue Podcast #104 | ASTON VILLA'S TRANSITION INTO A EUROPEAN CHASING SIDE

Aston Villa have been on quite the journey in the last few years...Build a side to get promoted ✅Build a side to stay in the Premier League ✅Build a side to reach European football ⏳ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14/06/2222m 20s

CLARET & BLUE DEBATE: Trophy success with Villa or your National team?

A successful club side or national side... the sweet spot is both, of course! But the long running Club vs Country debate rolls on... Villa winning a trophy or England winning a tournament?🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08/06/2225m 32s

Claret & Blue Podcast #103 | WHAT CAN VILLA EXPECT FROM NEIL CRITCHLEY

Matt Davies caught up with LancashireLive's Blackpool FC correspondent to get the quick lowdown on what former Blackpool Head Coach Neil Critchley will bring to Aston Villa and Steven Gerrard's coaching team.🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uMatt Davies: https://twitter.com/MattDavies_NPSean McGinlay: https://twitter.com/seanmcsport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06/06/2214m 47s

Claret & Blue Podcast #102 | BEALE LEAVES, CARLOS JOINS

Michael Beale leaves Steven Gerrard's coaching team at Aston Villa to take up the QPR Head Coach position, we wish him all the best. But what does this mean for Villa? Gerrard must now make sure his next coaching appointment is spot on.Aston Villa also confirmed the signing of Diego Carlos on Wednesday with the Brazilian defender delighted to be testing himself in the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02/06/2235m 32s

BREAKING: Diego Carlos joins Aston Villa from Sevilla

Another Aston Villa signing through the doors at Bodymoor Heath, the season only ended 4 days ago! Welcome to Aston Villa, Diego Carlos! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26/05/2223m 46s

Claret & Blue Podcast #101 | THE ASTON VILLA 2021/22 END OF SEASON REVIEW

It's that time again as we sit down at the Aston Inn to review Aston Villa's 2021/22 Premier League season. Dan Rolinson was joined by Pat Rowe, Ashley Preece and Mat Kendrick to look back on the league campaign, cup exits and managerial changes.We also hand out our end of season awards including Unsung Hero and Biggest Disappointment plus the standard Goal, Player and Young Player of the season.Introduction: 0:00 - 04:05Season Review: 04:06 - 35:04Audience Questions: 35:05 - 1:04:03End of Season Awards: 1:04:04 - 1:24:10Outro: 1:24:11 - 1:26:05🎙🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserverJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/JamorushtonPat Rowe: https://twitter.com/pgr_analytics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26/05/221h 26m

AVFC EXTRA | Aston Villa confirm signing of Boubacar Kamara

A proper defensive midfielder, at last! Aston Villa confirm the signing of free agent Boubacar Kamara who joins the club from Marseille. Steven Gerrard was a key figure in Kamara's move to B6.Let's take a look at his strengths and weaknesses in a signing that the football world "wipe their brow and say wow, how have Villa done that?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/05/2255m 52s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Manchester City 3-2 Aston Villa

Manchester City are Premier League champions after a crazy, crazy game at the Etihad this afternoon.🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/05/2220m 3s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 1-1 Burnley

That's that then! Aston Villa's 19th and final home game of the season ended in a 1-1 draw with relegation threatened Burnley. After the 1-1 draw with Palace at home on the weekend, it all feels a bit flat with Villa likely to finish 14th in the Premier League.Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick live this morning as they chat through Thursday night's game and all the latest Aston Villa talking points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/05/221h 1m

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 1-1 Crystal Palace

Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson jump on the podcast as Aston Villa's penultimate home game of the season ends in a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace.🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16/05/2240m 46s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 1-2 Liverpool

Aston Villa fell to a 2-1 defeat at home to Premier League title-chasing Liverpool on Tuesday night after going ahead through Douglas Luiz.Villa played well, it was a really good performance going "toe to toe with one of the best teams in the world" according to boss Steven Gerrard.🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/05/2250m 53s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Burnley 1-3 Aston Villa

That back-to-back winning feeling! 😍😍🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07/05/2226m 1s

Claret & Blue Podcast #100 | Q&A WITH VILLA ON TOUR

Dan Rolinson was joined by Villa On Tour's Max Stokes for a fan-led Q&A session. Hypothetical transfers, favourite kits, Coutinho deal and summer signings - plenty covered on today's podcast!You can also answer the questions posed by the Claret & Blue community in the comments box below.Villa on Tour: https://www.youtube.com/c/VillaOnTour🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonMax Stokes: https://twitter.com/villaontour_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04/05/2234m 16s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 2-0 Norwich City

Join Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson for the Post Match Debrief. Aston Villa's 2-0 victory over Dean Smith's (now relegated) Norwich City side takes the boys in Claret & Blue to that magic 40 point mark in the Premier League.David's fundraiser: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/katie-david31982 Podcast special: https://youtu.be/HI-vtBLHuVcBuy the anniversary pull-out: https://shop.regionalnewspapers.co.uk/aston-villa-40th-anniversary-european-cup-1840-p.asp🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30/04/2248m 46s

BEYOND THE PODCAST | 25 hours in Cornwall amongst Villa Legends

Why did we travel 500 miles to Cornwall and back? Well, to capture an hour of fascinating conversation amongst genuine Villa royalty. In this video, Dan Rolinson & Mat Kendrick sit down to reflect on a whirlwind 25 hours in Cornwall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/04/2214m 54s

WE EVEN CONQUERED EUROPE | IN THE COMPANY OF VILLA LEGENDS | Claret & Blue Podcast

We had the opportunity - via the Cornwall Lions - to speak to 4 genuine Aston Villa legends for an hour, about Aston Villa's finest hour, winning the European Cup.Welcome... Sid Cowans, Allan Evans, Tony Morley and Dennis Mortimer, to the Claret & Blue podcast.🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/04/221h

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Leicester City 0-0 Aston Villa

A point on the road to stop the rot, and a clean sheet to boot too. Not a bad result for Villa in the end.🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/04/2223m 6s

PETER WITHE x CLARET & BLUE | How It Feels To Score Aston Villa's Most Famous Goal

Mat Kendrick caught up with Aston Villa legend Peter Withe to discuss his career in Claret & Blue.Dealing with Ron Saunders, winning the league and scoring Aston Villa's most important goal in their history. 🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14/04/221h 9m

Claret & Blue Podcast #99 | VILLA PLAYERS FUTURE QUESTIONED AHEAD OF BIG SUMMER WINDOW

Dan Rolinson sat down with Pat Rowe to answer a whole host of Aston Villa questions in a live session with supporters.How to get the best from Danny Ings? What to do with Leon Bailey? How many players could leave in the summer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/04/2249m 38s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 0-4 Tottenham

One of the better performances of the season in the first half...One of the worst performances of the season in the second half...🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09/04/2251m 34s

Claret & Blue Podcast #98 | MATTY CASH SIGNS NEW VILLA CONTRACT

😍 Matty Cash signs a new Aston Villa despite Atletico Madrid interest.⏭ Looking ahead to Tottenham later in the week.🇦🇷 Buendia vs Coutinho 🇧🇷🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonPat Rowe: https://twitter.com/pgr_analytics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/04/2235m 42s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Wolves 2-1 Aston Villa

A scoreline which doesn't really reflect the manner of the performance today. A real poor showing from Aston Villa on the road who have now lost three games on the spin.Up next, Tottenham Hotspur... 🙃 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02/04/2222m 21s

Claret & Blue Podcast #97 | REVIEWING OUR PRE-SEASON PREDICTIONS

Danny Ings and Ollie Watkins to score 35 goals... fast-forward seven months and that certainly seems unlikely to say the least.Dan Rolinson sat down with Ashley Preece to go over the team's pre-season predictions. 🎙🎙 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24/03/2235m 46s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal

Aston Villa fall to a 0-1 home defeat to Champions League hopefuls Arsenal. Just the one goal to split the two sides, but a poor showing from Villa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19/03/2249m 52s

Claret & Blue Podcast #96 | WEST HAM BURST GERRARD'S WINNING VILLA BUBBLE

Prior to their trip to the London Stadium, Villa had won three Premier League games in a row. West Ham burst Gerrard's bubble with a 2-1 defeat which also saw new signing Lucas Digne leave the pitch injured. Not a good day for Villa! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16/03/2226m 41s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: West Ham 2-1 Aston Villa

Jacob Ramsey's stunning late effort was sadly too little too late as Aston Villa's winning streak comes to an abrupt end at the London Stadium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14/03/2214m 0s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Leeds United 0-3 Aston Villa

3 wins, 3 clean sheets, 9 goals scored.Aston Villa are flying, right now!🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/03/2237m 41s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 4-0 Southampton

What a brilliant afternoon at Villa Park 😍🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/03/2239m 22s

Claret & Blue Podcast #95 | WHAT ASTON VILLA MUST DO TO BURST SAINTS' BUBBLE

Dan Rolinson was joined by Pat Rowe and John Townley to reflect on what worked against Brighton and how they can build on that against Southampton this weekend.🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonPat Rowe: https://twitter.com/pgr_analyticsJohn Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02/03/2227m 28s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF | Brighton 0-2 Aston Villa

3 points on the road, a clean sheet, Watkins breaks his goal drought!The perfect away day. 😍😍🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26/02/2229m 22s

THE FIVE THINGS STEVEN GERRARD MUST ADDRESS TO STOP ASTON VILLA'S DECLINING FORM

A new, short-form style of video from Dan Rolinson and Pat Rowe sees them discuss the 5 things Steven Gerrard needs to fix at Aston Villa. Frankly, it could have been "the 10, 20, or 30 things" but we tried to narrow it down the best we could.🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonPat Rowe: https://twitter.com/pgr_analytics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/02/2221m 0s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 0-1 Watford

A really, really disappointing afternoon at Villa Park... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19/02/2243m 58s

Claret & Blue Podcast #94 | WATFORD TEAM NEWS, GERRARD'S CHANGES & INGS DEBATE

Ashley Preece, Pat Rowe and Dan Rolinson sit down together to look ahead to Aston Villa's upcoming game against Watford.Discussing Steven Gerrard's latest press conference, a starting XI selection, and whether Danny Ings should start ahead of Ollie Watkins.🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserverPat Rowe: https://twitter.com/pgr_analytics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18/02/2226m 20s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Newcastle United 1-0 Aston Villa

Defeat for Villa at St. James' Park...🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13/02/2241m 34s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 3-3 Leeds United

Join Mat Kendrick & Ashley Preece to reflect on last night's game at Villa Park which was equal parts frustrating and entertaining! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/02/2234m 7s

Aston Villa's 2022 January Deadline Day | MATT TARGETT JOINS NEWCASTLE ON LOAN

Dan Rolinson and John Townley reflect on a busy day (of outgoings) at Villa Park on January Deadline Day.They also cast an eye on the one to watch out on loan, whilst assessing Villa's 4 incomings in Coutinho, Digne, Olsen & Chambers.🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonJohn Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
31/01/2228m 13s

Claret & Blue Podcast #93 | CALUM CHAMBERS JOINS GERRARD'S VILLA

One from the Danny Ings handbook here as Calum Chambers joins Aston Villa on a 3 year deal straight out of nowhere!We also discuss the latest on Matty Cash's link to Atletico Madrid, Douglas Luiz to Arsenal and of course Rodrigo Bentancur to Villa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/01/2233m 15s

Claret & Blue Podcast #92 | THE BEST & WORST OF GERRARD'S ASTON VILLA ASSESSED

❌ 11 games under Dean Smith✅ 10 games under Steven Gerrard👀 11th place, 26 pointsThe mini Winter break allows us to assess Aston Villa's season so far... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26/01/2242m 13s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Everton 0-1 Aston Villa

Steven Gerrard leaves Goodison Park with a smirk on his face and a big three points for Aston Villa 👀🤩 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/01/2235m 31s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 2-2 Manchester United

Jacob Ramsey and Phillipe Coutinho inspire a brilliant comeback against Manchester United 😍😍🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/01/2247m 27s

DONE DEAL | Lucas Digne signs for Aston Villa!

Another BIG deal through the door at Villa Park as Lucas Digne joins Aston Villa from Everton for a reported £25m. Ashley Preece & Pat Rowe discuss the deal and what Digne will bring to Villa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13/01/2225m 15s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF | Manchester United 1-0 Aston Villa

Aston Villa exit the FA Cup at the 3rd Round stage after defeat at Old Trafford to Manchester United. Plus it wouldn't be an Aston Villa vs Manchester United fixture without a controversial decision, this time = VAR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/01/2233m 29s

AVFC Extra | IF YOU WEREN'T ALREADY EXCITED BY COUTINHO'S VILLA MOVE, YOU WILL BE AFTER THIS

Just what can "football icon" Phillipe Coutinho bring to Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa side?James Rushton caught up with Reach's football scouting expert (and thankfully Liverpool fan) Josh Williams to chat all things Coutinho. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07/01/2232m 16s

Coutinho, Digne, & Romeu | The State Of Play At Aston Villa In The January Transfer Window

It's silly season and a whole host of names have been linked with a move to Villa Park, we look at the Top 3 rumours in Phillipe Coutinho, Lucas Digne and Oriol Romeu.We also reflect on Steven Gerrard's comments in the build up to Villa's trip to Manchester United in the FA Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06/01/2239m 10s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Brentford 2-1 Aston Villa

Absolutely not the start any of us wanted to 2022 as Villa take the lead in a game only to throw away all three points (again) - this time down in West London against Brentford. The very definition of "a game of two halves" and there's lots to work on for Steven Gerrard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03/01/2231m 56s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 1-3 Chelsea

James Rushton & Dan Rolinson sit down to reflect on the Boxing Day defeat at Villa Park as Chelsea dish Villa a knockout blow to take all three points...🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/JamorushtonDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/12/2124m 5s

Emiliano Martinez crowned Aston Villa's best player in 2021 by Villa fans

Aston Villa fans choose Emiliano Martinez as the club's best performer in 2021 thanks to the annual Reach Fans' Footballer of the Year award, over 4000 votes in the Aston Villa category! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/12/2119m 12s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Norwich City 0-2 Aston Villa

James Rushton is joined by the returning Ty Bracey, as well as debutant Stephen (who runs VillaAnalytics) to talk over Villa's win over Norwich.- How will Villa deal with Nakamba's bad injury news?- What did they make of Deano's reception?- Are Villa doing the right thing with Chukwuemeka?- What are we learning about Jacob Ramsey?🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/JamorushtonTy Bracey: https://twitter.com/TyBraceyVilla Analytics: https://twitter.com/VillaAnalytics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/12/2142m 43s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Liverpool 1-0 Aston Villa

A LOT has been made about Steven Gerrard's return to Anfield this week, and frankly, he handled it pretty well. Only Mo Salah's penalty the difference as Liverpool beat Gerrard's Villa 1-0 - here's our Villa reporter Ashley Preece with the post-match debrief...Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13/12/2119m 57s

Claret & Blue Podcast #91 | WHAT'S NEW FOR VILLA UNDER GERRARD AS LEGEND TACKLES ANFIELD RETURN

John Townley, Pat Rowe and James Rushton caught up to break down Villa's win over Leicester, the performance of Marvelous Nakamba and how much they are looking forward to Gerrard's Anfield homecoming...🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserverJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/JamorushtonPat Rowe: https://twitter.com/pgr_analyticsJohn Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07/12/2132m 2s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 2-1 Leicester City

A huge win for Aston Villa at Villa Park as Gerrard makes it 9 points from 12! 😍😍🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/12/2135m 22s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 1-2 Manchester City

A first defeat for Steven Gerrard as Aston Villa Head Coach but there are plenty of encouraging signs in that second half in particular against Man City.Gerrard will learn more about this Aston Villa squad from that defeat than the previous two wins.🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodPat Rowe: https://twitter.com/pgr_analyticsJohn Townley: https://twitter.com/johntownley11Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02/12/2127m 22s

Revealing Aston Villa's nominees for the Fans' Footballer of the Year award

It's time for the annual Reach Fans' Footballer of the Year award in which a selection of Premier League players battle it out for the best player in 2021. VOTE HERE: https://www.mirror.co.uk/fans-footballer-of-the-year/The award also has a bonus winner per club round so we're here today to bring you the nominees for Aston Villa! 🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserverJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/JamorushtonPat Rowe: https://twitter.com/pgr_analytics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02/12/2127m 10s

Claret & Blue Podcast #90 | JUST WHAT HAS STEVEN GERRARD CHANGED AT ASTON VILLA?

Steven Gerrard has won his first two games in charge as Aston Villa Head Coach, so what exactly has he changed to turn Aston Villa's fortunes around?🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodPat Rowe: https://twitter.com/pgr_analyticsJohn Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29/11/2128m 22s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF | Crystal Palace 1-2 Aston Villa

That's a really good win for Aston Villa on the road against Crystal Palace. Steven Gerrard won't be pleased with losing the clean sheet in the final minutes of the game but 6 points from an available 6 in his first two games is fantastic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/11/2119m 6s

MATCH PREVIEW | Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa

It's game number two for Steven Gerrard as stand in host Matt Davies is joined by Ashley Preece and John Townley to discuss Aston Villa's trip to Crystal Palace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26/11/2127m 17s

HOW STEVEN GERRARD MASTERMINDED ASTON VILLA'S VICTORY AGAINST BRIGHTON

On today's episode of AVFC Extra (it's been a while huh) we assess how Steven Gerrard changed things in his first game at Aston Villa to beat Brighton. Joining Dan Rolinson and Pat Rowe is friend of the channel and scouting expert, Josh Williams. They discuss Watkins out wide, Buendia's struggles and how long it'll take for Gerrard to fully implement his methods.🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodJosh Williams: https://twitter.com/DistanceCoveredDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonPat Rowe: https://twitter.com/pgr_analyticsMusic: 7VFDB0LKF7LDIU47 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/11/2144m 22s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 2-0 Brighton

A HUGE three points for Steven Gerrard and Aston Villa as they beat Brighton 2-0 at Villa Park... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/11/2150m 28s

PREVIEWING STEVEN GERRARD'S FIRST ASTON VILLA GAME

Steven Gerrard will take to the Aston Villa dugout as Head Coach for the very first time this Saturday as Graham Potter's 7th placed Brighton side head to B6.🎤 First press conference🤔 Expected line up💥 Big atmosphereKeep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserverPat Rowe: https://twitter.com/pgr_analytics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18/11/2128m 13s

Claret & Blue Podcast #89 | REACTION TO STEVEN GERRARD'S FIRST ASTON VILLA INTERVIEW

Steven Gerrard has done his first interview as Aston Villa Head Coach today, so we watched it and gave you our thoughts on what was a very classy and professional showing from the new boss.🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserverPat Rowe: https://twitter.com/pgr_analytics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/11/2133m 16s

BREAKING NEWS: STEVEN GERRARD APPOINTED AS NEW ASTON VILLA HEAD COACH

BREAKING: Steven Gerrard is the new Aston Villa Head Coach.Join Dan Rolinson, Ashley Preece and Mat Kendrick as they react to the news and look ahead to the job Steven Gerrard has on his hands to turn Aston Villa around.🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/11/2131m 6s

Claret & Blue Podcast #88 | THE CRUCIAL MANAGERIAL APPOINTMENT FACING ASTON VILLA

Dean Smith has lost his job as Aston Villa head coach, so where do Villa go from here?It's absolutely crucial Christian Purslow and co. get this next appointment spot on... 😬 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08/11/2152m 1s

BREAKING NEWS: DEAN SMITH SACKED AS VILLA BOSS

Join us for a breaking news episode as Dean Smith has been relieved of his duties as Aston Villa boss after 5 straight defeats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07/11/2129m 25s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF | Southampton 1-0 Aston Villa

LLLLL10 points in 11 games for Aston Villa, 5 defeats on the spin.🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/11/2134m 56s

Claret & Blue Podcast #87 | HOW DO VILLA STOP THE ROT AGAINST SOUTHAMPTON?

The pressure is mounting and we've got a BIG game on our hands this Friday away at Southampton...Join James Rushton and Pat Rowe to discuss all things Aston Villa...🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/jamorushtonPat Rowe: https://twitter.com/pgr_analytics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03/11/2139m 43s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 1-4 West Ham United

Let's talk about Villa's horrific run of form... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01/11/2135m 7s

Claret & Blue Podcast #86 | WHAT ASTON VILLA MUST DO TO BEAT WEST HAM

Ashley Preece and Pat Rowe sit down to discuss Aston Villa's recent slide and look at how they can get back on track against West Ham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/10/2119m 47s

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH FORMER VILLAN GARRY THOMPSON

The brilliant Garry Thompson joined the Claret & Blue podcast for a chat...😖 How joining Villa spiralled into a disaster👏🏻 Graham Taylor was 'perfect' for Aston Villa😂 Classic Doug Ellis talesBUY GARRY'S BOOK HERE: https://www.curtis-sport.com/online-store/Dont-Believe-A-Word-p261651726Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25/10/211h 1m

POST MATCH DEBRIEF | Arsenal 3-1 Aston Villa

An utterly embarrassing performance from Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium!Join Mat Kendrick & Dan Rolinson for their instant thoughts in the Claret & Blue podcast post match debrief. 🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickMusic: 2EAUHIMXUD5L331C Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/10/2140m 15s

Claret & Blue Podcast #85 | HOW DO VILLA BOUNCE BACK FROM WOLVES AGAINST ARSENAL?

Fresh from Dean Smith's press conference, Ashley Preece caught up with Pat Rowe for a chat on all things Aston Villa.🦁 Leon Bailey is set for a return🤞🏻 Smith assured Villa are better than results suggest🔜 The inner city Academy plans🤔 Time to abandon the 352?Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserverPat Rowe: https://twitter.com/pgr_analyticsMusic: EFST7MLHDS7BS1LV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/10/2126m 7s

POST MATCH DEBRIEF | Aston Villa 2-3 Wolves

A bitterly disappointing one for us to take at Villa Park 😖😖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16/10/2123m 52s

Claret & Blue Podcast #84 | SON INSPIRES SPURS TO EXPLOIT SLOPPY ASTON VILLA

A defeat for a 'sloppy' Aston Villa side at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium yesterday as we now head into the International break.🤷‍♂️ The 433/352 debate😖 Son inspires Spurs🤔 Ings & Watkins partnershipKeep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserverDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonPat Rowe: https://twitter.com/pgr_analytics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04/10/2143m 32s

MATCH PREVIEW | Tottenham vs Aston Villa

Ashley Preece is joined by Football London's lead Tottenham correspondent Alasdair Gold to preview Aston Villa's trip to face Spurs...🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserverAlasdair Gold: https://twitter.com/AlasdairGold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01/10/2119m 46s

Claret & Blue Podcast #83 | VICTORY FOR VILLA AT OLD TRAFFORD

With 48 hours to reflect on Aston Villa's away win at Old Trafford, we're still buzzing! So join Dan Rolinson, Pat Rowe & John Townley to look back at the performance, whilst taking a sneaky look forward to Spurs on Sunday. 🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonPat Rowe: https://twitter.com/pgr_analyticsJohn Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11Music: Z46JLOPKBXUKYE42 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/09/2145m 15s

POST MATCH REFLECTIONS: Man United 0-1 Aston Villa

Kortney Hause's bullet-header seals all three points for Aston Villa after Bruno Fernandes absolutely skies his penalty in the 92nd minute...🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25/09/2117m 57s

Claret & Blue Podcast #82 | CHELSEA CUP EXIT BEFORE VILLA'S OLD TRAFFORD VISIT

Join Ashley Preece for a fan-led Q&A recorded live on our Facebook page. Ash answered questions about the side that faced Chelsea, the squad depth heading into Man United away, and clarified Leon Bailey's quad injury...🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserverPat Rowe: https://twitter.com/pgr_analytics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/09/2133m 39s

Claret & Blue Podcast #81 | THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT EVERTON UNDER THE LIGHTS

James Rushton is joined by Ashley Preece & John Townley to look back on Aston Villa's emphatic 3-0 victory over Everton.The trio address the 3-at-the-back formation, Tyrone Mings' colossal performance, Leon Bailey's explosive impact - all before looking ahead to Chelsea & Manchester United.🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserverJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/JamorushtonJohn Townley: https://twitter.com/johntownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/09/2158m 17s

POST MATCH REFLECTIONS: Aston Villa 3-0 Everton

What a brilliant night at Villa Park, Aston Villa put on a show for the fans as Leon Bailey announced himself to the Premier League with an explosive 20 minute cameo... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18/09/2138m 54s
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