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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

🎙🎙🎙🎙 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

✍🏻 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

🚨 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

😍 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A really, really disappointing afternoon at Villa Park... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

❌ 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dan Rolinson is joined by scouting experts David Hughes of the Liverpool Echo and Patrick Rowe to preview Aston Villa's game against Everton🎙🎙🎙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/DanRolinsonDavid Hughes: https://twitter.com/DAHughes_Pat Rowe: https://twitter.com/pgr_analytics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Ashley Preece, James Rushton and Dan Rolinson to assess Aston Villa's defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.✍🏻 The 3-5-2 system🥴 Tyrone Mings' error🔵 How to bounce back vs Everton🎙🎙🎙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/PreeceObserverJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/Jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aston Villa are back in Premier League action, so we sat down to look ahead to the trip to London to face Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea side - with the help of football.london reporter, Adam Newson🎙🎙🎙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_analyticsAdam Newson: https://twitter.com/AdamNewson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson, Ashley Preece & James Rushton sit down after Deadline Day to assess Aston Villa's 2021 summer transfer window after the club made 5 additions to their squad following the sale of Jack Grealish.🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/JamorushtonMusic: QTEXZVDUCBK2IXWM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join James Rushton & John Townley to take a deeper look at Aston Villa's 1-1 draw with Brentford at Villa Park.The duo also look at Villa's need for a midfield recruit, the developing youngsters & the decision for the 2 Emi's to head out to Argentina... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All square at Villa Park this afternoon as Villa draw 1-1 with Brentford... 🤝----------------------------------------------------------------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

We're back to Villa Park tomorrow to face newly promoted Brentford - Ashley Preece was today joined by Beesotted podcast host Billy Grant to preview the game 🦁🐝🎙🎙🎙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/PreeceObserverBilly Grant: https://twitter.com/billythebee99 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's bumper Claret & Blue podcast James Rushton is joined by John Towley and Patrick Rowe (PGR Analytics) to analyse Villa's performance against Newcastle in detail.🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/JamorushtonJohn Towley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11Patrick Rowe: https://twitter.com/pgr_analytics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson fresh from Villa Park to share their instant reactions to Aston Villa's 2-0 win over Newcastle United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Ashley Preece & Andrew Musgrove, Newcastle United reporter, as they look ahead to Aston Villa's return to Villa Park with a sold-out home crowd.Can Dean Smith's side bounce back after that Watford display, or will Steve Bruce come back to haunt the boys in claret & blue🎙🎙🎙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/PreeceObserverAndrew Musgrove: https://twitter.com/ADMusgrove Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A lot stands out about the Holte End - and especially it's name. Stands are usually named after players, sponsors and club legends - and no ‘Holte’ has ever stood out for the Villa over the years. Allow Rob Bishop to explain where the Holte got it’s name, before we speak to a handful of former Villa heroes to find out what it’s like to play in front of...🎙🎙🎙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/JamorushtonMusic: L9PK3NMEQY4NKJJS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's reflect on Aston Villa's opening day defeat, whilst looking ahead to a return to Villa Park this Saturday with Newcastle United heading to B6🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Ashley Preece before he heads on a train back to Birmingham to discuss Aston Villa's opening day defeat to Watford 🎙🎙🎙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

As is the new normal for this time of year, just before the season kicks off we sit down to share our views and predictions of the year ahead. But today's episode of the Claret & Blue podcast, is not the Claret & Blue podcast at all...With huge thanks to:Max Stokes - Villa on TourDan Bardell - The AthleticOmar Iqbal - The Villa Talks PodcastNeil - For The Love of Paul McGrath Villa PodcastRegan Foy & Mark Jirobe - Under A Gaslit LampLiam Bryan - VitalVillaAdam Wright & Ty Bracey - Friends of the channelLuke Robinson - UTV PodcastPete the Canadian Villa - Holy Trinity Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mat Kendrick, James Rushton, Dan Rolinson and Ashley Preece dropped by The Aston Inn to answer your pressing #AVFC questions in our bumper season preview.Who's the young player to watch? What do the owners want to see? And what is Mat's Carney Chukwuemeka song?Enjoy all that and more on the latest episode of Claret and Blue, the first in-person chat for over 500 days.One more thing...Regular scouting contributor David Hughes is raising money in memory of his mother who sadly passed away a few weeks ago. Please donate what you can to support the cause.https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/dahughes59-----------------------------------------------------------------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/JamorushtonMusic: B1BKSOED4WQF63PO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny Ings was the shock deal of the summer for Villa - and James Rushton is joined by Josh Williams to go over the deal - and see why Ings could be such a difference maker for the claret and blue-----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/JamorushtonJosh Williams: https://twitter.com/DistanceCovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Rushton and Martin Laurence from WhoScored.com met up to talk about the opportunity that now faces Aston Villa in the aftermath of Jack Grealish's departure, and why there are so many reasons to be positive for fans...-----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodMartin Laurence: https://twitter.com/martinlaurence7James Rushton: https://twitter.com/Jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's finally official. Let's have a chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, who saw that one coming?!-----------------------------------------------------------------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

Dan Rolinson and James Rushton are here to rummage through the latest Aston Villa transfer hints as Jack Grealish returns to training. Will he stay or go? Only time will tell!The pair talk about a new West Midlands transfer controversy, the social media abuse received by Tyrone Mings, and the incoming signing of Leon Bailey... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, news of an official bid from Man City for Jack Grealish was always expected, but today the Manchester club officially launched a £100m bid for the Villa star. Here's Mat Kendrick, Dan Rolinson & James Rushton trying to put an honest, open spin on today's news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Williams joins AVFC Extra to discuss Leon Bailey, his recent history, the stats behind the player and what he'll bring to Villa Park. It's an exciting time to be a Villa fan!-----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodJosh Williams: https://twitter.com/DistanceCoveredJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/JamorushtonCode: IMOIQR3XXJIMWXCZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for another round of our quick-fire Q&A (spoiler alert, we head into extra time to take all your Aston Villa questions) - we discuss Leon Bailey, Grealish's future, Wesley's comeback and how the rest of pre-season will play out.-----------------------------------------------------------------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

On the latest episode of the Claret & Blue podcast we look at:🔍 Emi Buendia scouting report👕 Ashley Young looks at home in claret & blue📝 How much can we read into pre-season💵 The signings Villa need to make to push on-----------------------------------------------------------------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

Former Villa midfielder Ray Houghton sat down with Ashley Preece to reflect on a three year period with Aston Villa in the early 90s.Ray shared how his move to Villa came about after interest from Chelsea. Tales of Doug Ellis, and his time under Big Ron. As well as lifting the lid on his breakdown in relationship with former boss Brian Little.Bumper pre-season guide: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-ashley-preece-new-21019037-----------------------------------------------------------------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/Jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aston Villa are due back in pre-season just a week away at Walsall, before then we decided to look at every Aston Villa player to see where they fit in the squad hierarchy. 🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/Jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our man at the Villa, Ashley Preece sat down for a 30 minute Facebook Live chat with supporters to answer all the big questions around Aston Villa🎙🎙🎙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/Jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We asked for your Aston Villa questions once again and as expected the general conversation was full of Jack Grealish debate, so allow us to present the reasons why he should stay at Aston Villa.SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS: https://data.reachplc.com/211783614195863🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/Jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time to speak about Jack Grealish - but don't worry. This is mostly a transfer-talk safespace!James Rushton is joining by Pat of PGR Analytics to talk about Grealish's role for England, his new-found backing and some of the awful criticisms directed at Grealish.-----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/JamorushtonPGR Analytics: https://twitter.com/pgr_analytics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and James Rushton are back in the podcasting hot-seat to chat all things Aston Villa, the agenda of the show chosen by you, the viewers. We took a selection of comments and questions to dissect including Jack Grealish's future, what Villa need to do during the summer, and the reported interest from Liverpool in John McGinn.🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/Jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tommy Johnson may only have been with Aston Villa for a couple of years in the mid-nineties but a League Cup win and blossoming friendship with the likes of Ian Taylor & Mark Draper, makes Tommy Johnson a cult hero amongst the Aston Villa fan base.Mat Kendrick caught up with him for an hour to explore his 2 years at Villa and hear his stories.🎙🎙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

Aston Villa have moved forward in the transfer window by looking backwards! The soon-to-be-announced return of Ashley Young is another highlight in a fairly busy start to the summer for Villa.Here, Dan Rolinson & James Rushton breakdown Villa's latest move, and address some recent rumours.🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/Jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nobody is sure what to make of Aston Villa's bonafide interest in Southampton hotshot James Ward-Prowse, so AVFC Extra is here to get to the bottom of it.James Rushton caught up with Tom Leach, the man on the Saints beat, to have a closer look at the situation. Is there any possibility Saints will sell? How much would we cost? More importantly, what type of player is he and what could he bring to Villa's midfield?🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/JamorushtonTom Leach: https://twitter.com/TomLeachHL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Named 'Football Heaven' by Norwich fans, Emi Buendia has become Aston Villa's latest record-breaking signing. The Argentine playmaker arrives at Villa Park ready to shine, but what can fans expect of the new man?In an all-new AVFC Extra, James Rushton catches up with Reach Scouting Writer David Hughes to talk Villa's new star, his talents, where he fits in and what he could achieve at Villa.🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/JamorushtonDavid Hughes: https://twitter.com/DAHughes_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The time an Aston Villa youth player did a poo in a football boot, Lee Hendrie didn't crash a golf buggy, Steve Froggatt dressed as a lion and John Gregory bought a second fridge for his complimentary Muller yoghurts...Here's a compilation of the Top 10 funniest moments from our Claret & Blue interviews... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a storyteller former Aston Villa player, coach and manager John Gregory is.From his route into football, wearing every outfield shirt, discovering coaching, flogging Muller yoghurts to FA Cup Final regrets, developing players and his love of Aston Villa - this podcast covers everything.It's a long one, it's full of stories and detail, it's well worth the 2 and a half hours of your time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the 2020/21 season over, we sat down together to answer some of your Aston Villa questions from social media.Transfers, Tammy Abraham, aims for next season, Europa League, dream podcast guest - absolutely loads covered in this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a fun journey over the past 38 games that sees Aston Villa finish on 55 points in 11th place, a season that ultimately petered out but offered many moments of magic along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fans are back, Villa win, what a day. 😍😍 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That was more like it Villa! After a poor performance against Palace, Dean Smith's team bounced back with a big win away at Tottenham.🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/Jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can we just end the season now, please? 😖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

Aston Villa play out a goalless draw with Everton at Villa Park, but the biggest news of the night is the return of Jack Grealish...-----------------------------------------------------------------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

Dan Rolinson put your questions to our Villa reporter Ashley Preece.Douglas Luiz's role and Man City buy-back clauseThe Villa players with expiring contractsWhat is Jack Grealish's injury?The new Bodymoor Heath training centreWhen are the new kits out?So, so much covered in this latest podcast-----------------------------------------------------------------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

The 26 (twenty-six) year wait for a league win against Man United at Villa Park goes on... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anwar El Ghazi netted the winner for Villa at Goodison Park on Saturday to keep a faint, faint hope of Europa League qualification alive. 5 games to go...🎙🎙🎙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/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it last chance saloon for Keinan Davis? The Villa squad welcome back Wesley. Ross Barkley starts his first game since Grealish got injured. Where do Aston Villa need to strengthen in the summer?🎙🎙🎙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/Jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A late, late draw for Aston Villa against West Bromwich Albion at Villa Park.🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterTwitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodInstagram: https://instagram.com/claretbluepodcastDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Villa reporter Ashley Preece is joined by Dan Rolinson and Joe Chapman to look ahead to Villa's game against West Bromwich Albion. Giving the lowdown on all Dean Smith had to say at his press conference, on Wesley's return, and how we handle the future of making football more sustainable. Take part in the survey here: https://data.reachplc.com/211104471696857 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick are back together to discuss Aston Villa's defeat to Premier League leaders Man City after an eventful evening at Villa Park.🎙🎙🎙 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🗣 Mat Kendrick and Ashley Preece discuss the greed driven “Super League” plans and what it means for Aston Villa... 🤷🏻‍♂️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Froggatt joins Mat Kendrick on this week's Claret & Blue podcast interview to reflect on his time with Aston Villa, this episode is jam packed full of funny stories so we hope you enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley Preece talks through Aston Villa's latest injury news with reports of Trezeguet missing the remainder of the season. Also on the agenda are how Villa should handle the summer transfer window, Louie Barry & Tom Heaton's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aston Villa fall to a late defeat at Anfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley Preece is joined by Matt Addison of the Liverpool Echo to preview Villa's clash with Liverpool at Anfield this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Little walks on water, and joins us on the Claret & Blue podcast to chat through his lengthy Villa career! From the 15 year old who joined the club to the manager who took us to League Cup glory... enjoy a whopping 100 minutes with Brian Little🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterTwitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodInstagram: https://instagram.com/claretbluepodcastMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A game of 77 minutes and 13 minutes 😂😂😂Villa a LOT better after a pretty awful performance up until Trezeguet's first goal... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and James Rushton are back to discuss YOUR talking points in the latest community comments episode of Claret and Blue. In this, we discuss... Aston Villa's 'perfect owners' and how they should approach the summer transfer window. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Ashley Preece & Dan Rolinson as they assess Aston Villa's squad on the season so far, ranking each player out of 10.They also look ahead to the summer transfer window and how Villa should handle their business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for a catch-up on AVFC Extra as James Rushton asks Villa writer John Townley some key questions about Dean Smith's role at Villa.How does Villa's current slump match up with their bad run of 2019? Does it define their season? And is the current gaffer the right man for the job? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We caught up with Curtis Davies to hear his compelling account of an eventful three-a-half-year spell at Aston Villa.From that 'pub player debut' to scoring at Anfield, and untimely injuries to pre-season partying, this is a brutally honest, must-watch interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Mat Kendrick, Dan Rolinson & James Rushton for their reaction to another defeat for a Villa side continuing to struggled without their talisman... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aston Villa last won a trophy 25 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.🏆Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join our Aston Villa reporter Ashley Preece for his weekly podcast trying to answer your Villa questions. On this week's agenda we preview the Spurs game, look at Jack Grealish's shin injury and praise Ollie Watkins for his first England Call Up.🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All square at St James' Park after all the action came in the final 10 minutes... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's not just the podcast that's at the centre of Claret & Blue - it's you. Join Dan Rolinson & James Rushton as they discuss the comments of the week to catch up with the C&B community.Can we put to bed the 'woodwork/off target' conversation, and will we ever stop discussing Ross Barkley? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Hunt found himself transferred to the New York Cosmos, playing alongside footballing royalty including Pele, at the age of 20 after just 7 first team appearances for Aston Villa. This is the story of the boyhood fan who traded Villa Park for New York.Buy Steve's book "I'm with the Cosmos" here: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/im-cosmos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stalemate at Villa Park in which a draw between Villa and Wolves is probably the right result for both. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Defeat for Villa at Bramall Lane. Dreadful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson discuss a big three points for Aston Villa against Leeds United at Elland Road.🎙🎙🎙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

🗣 Villa writer Ashley Preece is joined by Leeds United reporter Conor McGiligan to look ahead to Aston Villa's trip to Elland Road this weekend-----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserverConor McGiligan: https://twitter.com/ConorJHMcG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's start with a question: 'Where the f*****g hell is Aston Villa?'Pardon!?It's not often a guest on our Claret & Blue podcast can get away with such a blunt enquiry about our beloved football club, but we'll make an exception for Andy Gray. That was a genuine question the former claret and blue hero asked himself when he found out he was joining Villa as a teenager way back in 1975.To a generation or more Andy Gray is renowned for his football punditry, but before dominating the airwaves he was dominant in the air as Ron Saunders' 70s revival took flight. For all his analysis of the Premier League era, he hasn't spoken much about his playing (and coaching) career at Villa - until now.🎙🎙🎙 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A game of two halves, but Villa fail to earn themselves any points after a poor first half. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Rushton is joined by John Townley to focus on Villa's Emi Martinez.How did he get started? What was early life like for Martinez? How has he mastered the mental side of the game? Is he the best in the top tier? And why have Villa got Reading to thank for Martinez's success?There's plenty of that, and more, in this episode - and the pair could've spent hours speaking about Villa's superstar goalkeeper.Graham Hunter podcast: https://grahamhunter.tv/emiliano-martinez-the-tale-behind-the-tears/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Rushton and Dan Rolinson catch up with a quick Villa discussion as they try and move on from the Brighton draw and solve Villa's Ross Barkley dilemma. They also look at whether qualifying for the Europa League would be a 'bad' thing for Villa. Recorded LIVE on Stereo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Ashley Preece and Dan Rolinson for an Aston Villa Q&A session thanks to our viewers on Facebook Live!-----------------------------------------------------------------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

Mat Kendrick, Dan Rolinson and James Rushton sit down to reflect on a comfortable 3 points for Aston Villa against Brighton at the AMEX Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Fletch' was at the London Stadium as Villa completed their great escape with a dramatic draw at West Ham last summer and commentated on the 1-0 win over Arsenal on Saturday just gone.When Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson caught up with him earlier his week he spoke glowingly about Dean Smith's squad and how the absence of fans feels even more acute in a famously vibrant venue like Villa Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A big win for Aston Villa as they hold out for a 1-0 victory over Arsenal thanks to Ollie Watkins' 10th Premier League goal which saw Villa go ahead after 2 minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Jesse Lingard double on his West Ham debut helps secure all 3 points for the Hammers on a very frustrating night at Villa Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to BT Sport for giving us a 10 minute slot with Villa legend Gareth Barry ahead of Villa's upcoming game against West Ham. We quizzed him on whether he could have returned to Villa, his punditry, Ross Barkley and Villa's European aspirations.BT Sport is broadcasting every mid-week fixture in the Premier League this week. With the BT Sport Monthly Pass fans will be able to catch all the action on BT Sport for the next 30 days for just £25 contract free. Visit www.bt.com/monthlypass for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson is joined by Aston Villa club writer Ashley Preece to assess Aston Villa's January transfer business (or lack of) in this latest Claret & Blue podcast episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Mat Kendrick & James Rushton sit down together as Aston Villa recorded their first Premier League win over Southampton since 2013 thanks to a thumping Ross Barkley header. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Genuinely, cannot believe what I've just seen in that second half...-----------------------------------------------------------------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/DanRolinsonJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/Jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Rushton sat down with Reach PLC's scouting expert Josh Williams to review the signing of Morgan Sanson and what he can bring to Aston Villa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Villa boss Steve Bruce and his struggling Newcastle United side leave the Midlands with 0 points after Aston Villa beat them comfortably at Villa Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember the banner draped from the Holte End back in 2009, 'Sob on the Tyne', then followed up again 7 years later with another piece of cloth stating 'Again'? Of course you do. Here's the story behind that infamous banner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aston Villa return to action after a 19 day enforced break and after a decent performance come away from the Etihad with 0 points... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the Claret & Blue podcast we're joined by Max Stokes from Villa On Tour. We discuss Villa's Covid-19 outbreak, Morgan Sanson, Conor Hourihane, Manchester City and the steps Villa must take to reach the next level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick pulled out the Random Questions Mug of Destiny on the latest episode of the Claret & Blue podcast to tackle where Villa need to improve in January, how many points they'll earn in their next 5 games, how Covid will affect the squad, and, the big question - what's your favourite chocolate bar? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Rushton and Dan Rolinson speak to Professor Keith Neal about the coronavirus outbreak at Aston Villa, how it could've occurred, what can be done to stop it and why playing the blame game won't help... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Villa's youngsters put in an exceptional performance for an hour to keep Liverpool at bay but in the end they just couldn't hold out any longer... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're joined by Theo Squires from the Liverpool Echo's Blood Red podcast to look ahead to Aston Villa's Friday night FA Cup tie against Liverpool, as well as discussing what business - if any - Villa need to do in January. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Rushton is joined by Nilesh Chauhan from Villans Together to discuss how the group are attracting new fans to the Villa cause, why diversity is more than a buzzword, how discrimination hurts and why gestures are more than just tokens in 2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A really frustrating evening at Old Trafford as Manchester United take all three points thanks to a questionable penalty decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the final time in 2020, we bring to you the Claret & Blue podcast, on today's episode we dish out our 2020 awards including the Best Player (that isn't Jack Grealish), Best Goal, Best Moment and more. It's a great episode to round off an amazing year for the podcast, despite the difficulties in the rest of our lives. Thank you for your amazing support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A decent point on the road for Villa against Chelsea 💪-----------------------------------------------------------------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

Something special about Boxing Day football, even more so when Villa pick up the 3 points. Mat Kendrick, James Rushton & Dan Rolinson sit down to discuss Villa's win over Crystal Palace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to everybody who has supported the podcast over the past 12 months, as we can't be together this Christmas, allow Mat Kendrick to share his best Aston Villa tales of his time as a Villa reporter.-----------------------------------------------------------------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/DanRolinsonJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/Jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mat Kendrick & Dan Rolinson sit down to discuss Aston Villa's victory against West Bromwich Albion thanks to Anwar El Ghazi and Bertrand Traore sinking Sam Allardyce's side.-----------------------------------------------------------------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

James Rushton is joined by West Bromwich Albion correspondent Joe Chapman to look ahead to Sunday evening's game as Aston Villa face Sam Allardyce's Albion side.-----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/JamorushtonJoe Chapman: https://twitter.com/ChapmanJ92 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Dan Rolinson and Max Stokes as Aston Villa just couldn't find a way past Nick Pope and Burnley after really struggling with their finishing in front of goal... 🤨🤨-----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow 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

The large format 400-plus-page coffee table book tells the remarkable story of Aston Villa’s first 75 years. An era when the club dominated football… the Kings of Birmingham and renowned across the globe.Written by respected club authors and historians – Colin Abbott, John Russell and Jon Farrelly – the books contain stunning photographs, illustrations, stories, fascinating press cuttings, as well as precious memorabillia that will be treasured by every Aston Villa supporterBUY IT HERE: https://www.legendspublishing.net/product/av1501/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Claret and Blue pays tribute to Gerard Houllier after the death of the former Aston Villa manager at the age of 73. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a late win for Villa at Molineux against Wolves!! Join Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson for their post match thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley Preece is joined by Wolverhampton Wanderers correspondent Alex Dicken to look ahead to Saturday lunchtime's game as Dean Smith and Aston Villa travel to Nuno Espirito Santo's Wolves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plenty of people have talked to Villa icon Stiliyan Petrov before, but we can guarantee you something a little bit different...Mat Kendrick was able to keep Stan hooked with our new game of, well, it doesn't really have a name, but we just pick questions from a mug now. For Villa's famous 19, we had 19 questions and through a marathon sitting, Stan answered them all, and seemingly with glee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've chosen 4 nominees for Aston Villa's best player of 2020. There's a standout name, of course, but can a case be made for the 3 others to take home the crown?CAST YOUR VOTE: https://www.fansfootballeroftheyear.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's AVFC Extra we caught up with former Premier League referee Mark Halsey, the man in the middle when Thierry Henry scored *that* quick free kick and Dion Dublin dropped *that* headbutt on Robbie Savage.We also quizzed him on his thoughts on officiating in 2020, the state of VAR and if it can be improved, as well as reviewing some key decisions Aston Villa have suffered in the last 18 months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mat Kendrick, James Rushton & Dan Rolinson reflect on a defeat for Aston Villa against West Ham United-----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretBlueNewsletterFollow 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

Join Dan Rolinson and Ashley Preece as our viewers quiz our Villa writer on all things claret & blue. Do Villa need to do any business in January? Is a move for Dele Alli possible? What are Jack Grealish's Aston Villa ambitions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andreas Weimann joins the Claret & Blue podcast for an in depth interview on his Aston Villa career including that night away at Rapid Vienna, the Peace Cup, blossoming under Paul Lambert in that partnership with Gabriel Agbonlahor and Christian Benteke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Rushton sat down with the co-author of 'Football's Black Pioneers' Bill Hern to learn more about a genuine Aston Villa history maker, Willie Clarke. He was Aston Villa's first black footballer and also secured the record of the first black player to score a goal in the English Football League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Dan Rolinson & Mat Kendrick to reflect on another defeat for Aston Villa at Villa Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gareth Barry joins Mat Kendrick on a very special Claret & Blue podcast as we quiz Gareth on his 12 years spent at Aston Villa, his affection for the club, 'that' News of the World interview, the Liverpool transfer saga and his favourite footballing memories in this hour-long interview.-----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new AVFC Extra James Rushton and David Hughes discuss Aston Villa's triumph over Arsenal, potential European football for the Villa, the magic of Jack Grealish and the numbers behind Ollie Watkins' success... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and James Rushton join Ashley Preece to catch up about Aston Villa's start in a special Q&A edition of Claret & Blue.Where can Villa finish? What should they do in January? Which Villan is next for an England call-up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson reflect on a cracking win for Aston Villa away at the Emirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of AVFC Extra we're joined by injury expert Ben Dinnery to take an in-depth look at the injuries sustained by Wesley and Tom Heaton on New Year's Day against Burnley.Topics covered:03:21 - What exactly was the injury Wesley got?05:17 - How a player returns from such a serious problem07:04 - Why do you some players take longer to recover?10:35 - The pressure of setting a return date20:09 - The psychological impact of a long term injury24:12 - Difference in recovery between professionals and the general public27:14 - Tom Heaton's injury32:19 - Weirdest injury stories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A strange game of two halves at Villa Park this afternoon. -----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/Jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kerry Lenihan of the Aston & Nechells Food Bank joins James Rushton for an #AVFC Extra that focuses on how the good a club like Aston Villa can do for its community - as well as the direct fan action that leads to results and why it is needed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another week, another AVFC Extra - this time, James Rushton is joined by Jon Mackenzie of All Stats Aren't We to take a look at how Leeds United were able to hand Aston Villa their first loss of the season.Topics covered:02:12 - A great start to the season for both clubs05:52 - Explaining Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds United style08:57 - Trying to stop Jack Grealish13:10 - Was that a typical Leeds United performance?16:08 - Bielsa's pre match preparations20:47 - Leeds' decision making27:32 - Leeds were well prepared to stop Grealish30:42 - Assessing the three goals33:57 - Did anyone catch the eye in a Villa shirt?35:42 - It's just one game... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson to reflect on Aston Villa's first loss in the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley Preece is joined by LeedsLive editor Joe Mewis to look ahead to Friday night's game as Dean Smith and Aston Villa host Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're delighted to be joined by former Villa winger and fitness expert Tony Daley on today's episode of AVFC Extra.Topics covered:01:35 - Does Tony Daley miss coaching?03:12 - The differences between training athletes and the general public04:30 - Wanting to be the fittest at the football club06:14 - The genuine advantages of being the fitter side07:58 - What is '100% fitness'? 12:31 - How do squad players keep their fitness levels up?14:42 - How footballers kept fit during lockdown18:30 - Could the tighter football schedule produce more injuries?20:15 - What happens during a football medical?22:44 - How football got 'more serious' in the 90s29:30 - How training methods have developed31:50 - The match-day routine for footballers35:10 - Mental health problems as a footballer41:14 - How frustrating is it to sustain injuries?47:45 - On Jack Grealish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Dan Rolinson, James Rushton and Mat Kendrick for some instant reaction to Aston Villa's victory away at Leicester City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick sit down for a bonus podcast episode on transfer deadline day to assess Aston Villa's summer transfer business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Rushton is joined by Josh Williams, Reach PLC's football scouting writer - to dissect how Aston Villa and Dean Smith masterminded a famous 7-2 victory over the current Premier League champions, Liverpool.Topics covered:02:16 - Could Liverpool see this result coming?05:02 - Villa's gameplan execution11:24 - Jack Grealish's influence on the game16:42 - Villa's defensive display18:50 - Is Ollie Watkins the real deal?21:05 - Dean Smith's master plan24:04 - How do Liverpool bounce back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today marks the 2nd anniversary of Dean Smith's appointment as Aston Villa head coach. Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson sat down to discuss an eventful couple of years for one of our own... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We joined up with David Hughes, a scouting and analysis writer from Reach and big Evertonian to get an insight into Ross Barkley's strengths and weaknesses.Topics covered:01:26 - How Everton fans perceive him02:13 - What kind of player was he at Everton?04:29 - Ross Barkley departure from Merseyside07:53 - Discussing his lack of Chelsea minutes10:43 - Why Chelsea wasn't a good fit for Barkley14:05 - Villa's incredible transfer window14:56 - Ross Barkley's physicality 17:17 - What are Barkley's strengths?19:00 - What are Barkley's weaknesses?21:00 - Busting the 'Barkley is greedy' myth22:32 - Where Ross Barkley fits into the Villa XI24:16 - Jack Grealish x Ross Barkley25:54 - How Aston Villa will do this season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Things you don't see every day: Aston Villa 7-2 Liverpool-----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretBlueNewsletterFollow 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

Aston Villa this morning announced the season long loan signing of Ross Barkley from Chelsea, so we're joined by Football London writer Oliver Harbord for the lowdown on our new midfielder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first episode of AVFC Extra, Dan Rolinson and James Rushton discuss some of the more confusing abbreviations in football. What's an xG? Does possession even mean anything? Should we use stats for transfers? 01:15 - xG (Expected Goals)08:27 - Team xG vs Player xG09:43 - xA (Expected Assists)11:47 - Key passes & chances created13:45 - Pre-assists 15:02 - How to judge a goalkeeper16:55 - How to judge a defender20:09 - Game states24:31 - PPG (Points per game)30:03 - xPTS (Expected Points)33:15 - How can we use stats?35:36 - Audience questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson to reflect on Aston Villa's 2nd win of the Premier League season against Fulham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Claret & Blue is adding a second series - AVFC Extra! You won't have to do anything else but stay subscribed to get it - but what is it? Dan Rolinson and James Rushton are here to tell you more about a series that will take a closer look at everything Aston Villa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson LIVE for their instant reaction to Aston Villa's win against Sheffield United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On todays' episode of Claret & Blue we discuss: Emi Martinez's arrival at the club, Jack Grealish's new contract and how that can help Villa attract signings, should Jack be played centrally or out wide and we try to nail down Villa's strongest starting XIThanks to @designsbyhr on Instagram for providing us with the prize, go over to our Twitter page: @ClaretBluePod to enter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aston Villa have this morning announced the signing of Emiliano Martinez, so we're joined by Football London writer Art de Roche for the lowdown on the new goalkeeper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The best signing Aston Villa could have made this transfer window: Jack Grealish signs a new 5 year deal with the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us on today's episode to get the lowdown on Aston Villa's new record signing Ollie Watkins, thanks to the help of Billy Grant from the Beesotted Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to reports Aston Villa are set to sign Brentford striker Ollie Watkins for a fee of £28 million - it seems like Dean Smith is getting his No.1 target and that can only be a good thing, right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FINALLY! Aston Villa have made their first summer transfer window signing in the shape of Nottingham Forest full-back Matty Cash. We're joined by Nottingham Post writer Matt Davies to give us the lowdown on Villa's newest recruit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erm, scrap that previous episode, erase it from your memory. The Grealish outrage is over, Rashford and Winks drop out due to injury so up steps Super Jack to the England squad for the very first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We weren't expecting that! Jack Grealish felt like a certainty to be in the latest England squad but Gareth Southgate has left the Villa skipper out - genuinely unbelievable at this stage... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We assess Aston Villa's Premier League fixture list where - spoiler alert - they'll play every club twice, whilst also offering some early season predictions and information on how you can join our Fantasy Premier League tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We sat down to record a live episode based around your Aston Villa questions for us as the madness of the transfer window rumours continue, have Villa had a bid accepted for Milot Rashica? Is Douglas Luiz staying or going? We do our best to answer them all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we move ever closer to the new Premier League season, we discuss what would be considered a successful season next season. We also take a look at the latest transfers rumours including Ollie Watkins' potential move from Brentford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been 10 years since Martin O'Neill abruptly resigned from his role as Aston Villa manager just 5 days before the start of the 2010/11 Premier League season. We looked back at that flashpoint in Villa's history to decide whether that moment sparked a period of decline for the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aston Villa have been linked with a lot of players already this window and after asking you for your suggestions of who you'd like to see in a claret & blue shirt, we looked to compile a list of the 30 players who should be on Aston Villa's transfer radar.00:53 - 5:18 - Tammy Abraham05:19 - 08:34 - Said Benrahma / Ollie Watkins08:35 - 11:19 - A lot depends on Jack Grealish11:20 - 14:19 - Eberechi Eze14:20 - 17:20 - James McCarthy17:21 - 20:28 - Divock Origi20:29 - 22:11 Aleksandar Mitrovic22:12 - 22:54 - Kelechi Iheanacho22:55 - 26:09 - Odsonne Edouard26:10 - 29:49 Rhian Brewster29:50 - 31:48 - Pepe Reina31:49 - 34:03 - Hakan Calhanogu34:04 - 38:04 - Aaron Hickey & Rico Henry38:05 - 39:50 - Milot Rashica39:51 - 41:56 - Marc Albrighton41:57 - 43:48 - Jan Vertonghen 43:49 - 45:24 - Ruben Loftus-Cheek45:25 - 46:58 - Ryan Fraser46:59 - 48:50 - Ryan Sessegnon48:51 - 49:54 - Dwight McNeil49:55 - Bournemouth51:13 - Watford53:50 - Norwich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Preparation for another season in the Premier League is underway! Will Jack Grealish stay or leave? Who replaces Suso as sporting director? How many signings will Villa need to make? So many questions with such little time to find answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aston Villa survive in the Premier League on the final day but it's been one long rollercoaster season with many ups and downs along the way, so we sat down to look back on the 19/20 Premier League season in its entirety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It all came down to the final day and with results going in their favour, Aston Villa have survived in the Premier League! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aston Villa take their destiny into their own hands after a MASSIVE win against Arsenal which sees them rise to 17th in the Premier League table with one game to go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us to debate all the talking points from that bitterly disappointing draw at Goodison. #avfc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How much better does everything seem when Aston Villa win a football game! They've still a lot of work to do, but there's signs of life in the old dog yet... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yet another defeat for Aston Villa and a sense of hopelessness and resignation to the fanbase that this might spell the end for Villa in the Premier League. Recorded on our Facebook Live show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aston Villa put in a valiant performance at Anfield against newly crowned Premier League champions Liverpool. However, 2 goals from Jurgen Klopp's side was enough to see Villa fall to defeat once again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DISCLAIMER: This podcast will be a more enjoyable experience watched on our YouTube channel: 'Claret & Blue'How can we tell Ian Taylor’s brilliant story in a fresh new way? By flicking through the legend’s claret and blue photos and getting Tayls to explain each and every picture. That’s how! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Four games, two points, two draws, two losses and no wins. While Villa have shown signs of life, they are still close to comatose.The latest result? A one-nil loss to Wolves that will cause Dean Smith even more headaches.In the latest episode of Claret & Blue, Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson take a look back over the latest, as Villa now look ahead to a game against league champions Liverpool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can another draw and 1 point be considered good enough for Aston Villa in a must win game against Newcastle United? The league table says 'Probably not', however, Villa aren't cut adrift just yet. Next up, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aston Villa went 1-0 up against the run of play against Chelsea at Villa Park yesterday, but a quick fire 2 minute double from Pulisic and Giroud was enough for Chelsea to see Villa off comfortably in the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After 100 days since their last Premier League outing, Aston Villa were back behind closed doors to host Sheffield United at Villa Park. Orjan Nyland and Villa can thank their lucky stars that goal line technology controversy intervened to see the game end 0-0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Academy, bench spots, cup glory and the first team. It's safe to say Lewis Kinsella went through it all at Aston Villa!Now, the academy graduate catches up with Claret & Blue's Mat Kendrick to reflect on his time at Villa as part of a gifted academy side that included Jack Grealish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Claret & Blue podcast team look ahead to Aston Villa's return to Premier League action next week and answer all the questions surrounding Project Restart, including formations, team selection and the impact of playing games behind closed doors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a dream job for many Aston Villa fans, but what does it mean to be the boss at Villa Park? The real boss, that is?Meet Paul Faulkner - Villa's CEO during one of the strangest times in recent years at the club, who spoke to Claret & Blue's Mat Kendrick about what it's like to run the Villa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode we take a look at Aston Villa blog & podcast 'Under A Gaslit Lamp' with Regan Foy as he explains how the blog started and evolved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marc Albrighton opens up to Claret & Blue about how he recovered from Aston Villa rejection to lift the Premier League title with Leicester City in 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A year on since Aston Villa clinched promotion glory, we take a look back at Villa's record breaking winning streak and that special day at Wembley. Join the team in this special edition of Claret & Blue, and let Ashley Preece, James Rushton, Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick take you on a special stroll down memory lane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking back, success was going to be hard to find for Alex McLeish at Aston Villa. Despite any plans, efforts or goodwill, he crossed a divide that was never going to be forgotten - by either side!Speaking exclusively to Claret & Blue's Mat Kendrick, the ex-Villa boss opens up his role in a schism that threatened to tear a club apart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone thinks they know the full story when it comes to former Aston Villa star Lee Hendrie. The facts are simple, though. They don't.Hear the truth from Hendrie as he speaks exclusively & candidly on his Villa career to BirminghamLive's AVFC Podcast: Claret and Blue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back for the second episode of our Aston Villa Pub Quiz - importantly - not held at the pub. We jumped on a phone call together to have a drink and test our Aston Villa knowledge once again. You can join in too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hailed as one of England's top 16 teenagers, snapped up by Manchester United and rated as the best young player Gordon Cowans has ever coached,Stephen Cooke went on to play just 45 minutes of first team action at Aston Villa. He explains all in a Conversation with Claret & Blue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aston Villa have a glorious history when it comes to shirt designs - it's rare you see a bad shirt. However, there are some gems over the years that stand out to define an era.In this, our second 'World Cup' we oversee a true clash of the titans as the best Villa shirts of years gone by go head to head. Only one shirt can come out on top... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aston Villa record breaker Gabby Agbonlahor has had a lot to say since retiring from football, but he's never been as open and honest as this.Join Claret & Blue's Ashley Preece in an exclusive deep dive on the forward's career. How did he break in? What manager inspired him into a run of iconic form? What does he think about his Villa Park career after retiring as a one-club man? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aston Villa academy graduate Barry Bannan rang up Claret & Blue's Mat Kendrick to talk about growing up in Scotland, training on his boyhood estate, his time at Villa and his career so far.Find out more as our series of exclusive interviews continues with the Scottish midfielder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aston Villa hero Martin Laursen sat down with Claret & Blue's Mat Kendrick to discuss life lived as a Villan. How did his childhood influence his career? How did a Villa encounter set him up with the love of his life? Did he regret his decision to retire in 2009? Find out more in the very first of our interview series, where we catch up with Villa stars the tales of their time at Villa Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the Claret & Blue podcast we confess to our Aston Villa unpopular opinions. Let us know your thoughts by getting in touch with us and sharing your own unpopular opinions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After last week's episode where we ranked the Aston Villa first team goalkeepers and defenders, on today's podcast we assess the midfielders and strikers. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With time to reflect on the current Premier League season, we've decided to get on board with the Tier List trend and rank the Aston Villa first team squad - on today's podcast we assess the goalkeepers and defenders. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a while since Aston Villa last played a game at Villa Park, so we sat down to reflect on the things we miss the most about match day at our famous home stadium. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aston Villa have signed some horrendous footballers in the past decade, so we picked 20 with the help of our audience and pitted them against each other in a World Cup style knockout tournament. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've created an Aston Villa Pub Quiz - importantly - not held at the pub at this time. We jumped on a phone call together to have a drink and test our Aston Villa knowledge. You can join in too! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mat Kendrick brings his 12 year old son into the podcast to chat about their match day routines, favourite memories and the bond they share through Aston Villa. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FA have announced that the football season at all levels will continue to be postponed until April 30th. However this announcement brings with it a whole host of fresh questions and queries. We attempt to answer a few of them. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us as we reveal our plans for the immediate future of the continuation of Claret & Blue - An Aston Villa Podcast For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson joined forces with The Blood Red Podcast from the Liverpool Echo to look at how the football season should be concluded and what that will mean for the top and bottom of the Premier League. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Football is officially cancelled, for now... What does the coronavirus outbreak mean for Aston Villa? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aston Villa suffered their fifth consecutive defeat as they were battered 4-0 by Leicester City. Dean Smith's side remain in the bottom three with a game against Chelsea next up in the league. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aston Villa fall to defeat at Wembley as Manchester City win their 3rd consecutive League Cup trophy. We share our thoughts on the match and our experiences of the day. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aston Villa and Manchester City go head to head in the Carabao Cup Final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, we look ahead to the final in the latest episode of our podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We caught up with ex Aston Villa manager Ron Atkinson and former winger Tony Daley this week to ask them of their memories of the 1994 League Cup Final victory for Aston Villa over Manchester United. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson is joined by Mat Kendrick and Adam Wright to look back on Aston Villa's League Cup success of the 90's with a nostalgic trip down Wembley Way. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and Ashley Preece sit to discuss yet another defeat for Aston Villa as things really start to look bleak. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson is joined by Ashley Preece and James Rushton to reflect on a last minute defeat for Aston Villa thanks to Heung-Min Son and Tottenham Hotspur... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and James Rushton sit down to discuss the latest Aston Villa news including a look at the players out on loan, the Jack Grealish to Man United rumours and a preview of Jose Mourinho's Spurs heading to Villa Park this Sunday.-----------------------------------------------------------------Read more: http://birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/aston-villa-fcDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserverJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/Jamorushton For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the news that The Villa View will stop producing podcasts after the League Cup Final, we sat down with Dan Bardell to discuss the highs and lows of the popular fan channel. The pressures and hours that go into producing fan led media content and his aims to break into the media industry. Dan has recently joined up with The Athletic to host their new Aston Villa podcast, 1874. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Claret & Blue podcast episode we discuss purchasing Wembley tickets, match day superstitions and our first Aston Villa memories.-----------------------------------------------------------------Read more: http://birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/aston-villa-fcDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick and Ashley Preece sit down to discuss the Bournemouth defeat after a week of positivity, they also answer your Villa related questions.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's 11:25, we've all had a long day, we're deliriously tired. But Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick and Ash Preece are about to sit down for a 20 minute chat about the silliness of Transfer Deadline Day. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aston Villa are headed to Wembley Stadium for the 3rd time in as many seasons after beating Leicester City in the Carabao Cup Semi Final. They will face Manchester City or Manchester United in the final on Sunday 3rd March 2020. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As no matches have been played since our last podcast episode, we decided to play a little game and take a stroll down transfer window memory lane, and look back at some of the highs and lows of years gone by. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a massive three points against Watford for Villa on Tuesday night in last minute goal, limbs all over the shop fashion, Dan Rolinson and Villa club writer, Ashley Preece sit down for half an hour to bask in the glory of such a lovely victory.James' article: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/not-time-how-aston-villa-17609206 For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aston Villa have tonight announced the transfer of Mbwana Ally Samatta from Belgian side Genk. The striker who captains his home nation Tanzania has put pen to paper on a four year deal. The Claret & Blue podcast team settle down to take a look at the incoming front man. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson, Ashley Preece and James Rushton sit down to discuss a big point for the Villa away at Brighton, whilst answering all your #AVFC related questions! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mat Kendrick, Dan Rolinson & Ashley Preece are back to discuss Aston Villa's 1-6 defeat to Manchester City, strap yourselves in for another Villa therapy session.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson is joined by LCFC Live reporter Jordan Blackwell to look ahead to Aston Villa's Carabao Cup Semi Final against Leicester City on Wednesday.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mat Kendrick, Dan Rolinson & Ty Bracey sit down to the discuss the latest Aston Villa talking points including the switch to a 3 man defence against Burnley and a big three points to start 2020. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode we take a look at the largest YouTube channel 'Villa On Tour' with Max Stokes as he explains how the channel started, what it's like to be a recognisable face around Villa Park and comments on the correlation between social media and mental health. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To bring 2019 to a close, Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson sat down for an Aston Villa related therapy session, it's been a long Christmas...---Catch up with our Jack Grealish podcast here on the audio feed or on our dedicated YouTube channel 'Claret & Blue' For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For a special 'Claret & Blue' documentary episode, we spoke to the people who watched Jack Grealish grow up and develop into the person, footballer and Aston Villa captain we see today in 2019.With special thanks to Bryan Jones, Chris Bentley and Leigh Curtis.Produced by Dan RolinsonYou can also watch this content on our YouTube channel: 'Claret & Blue - An Aston Villa Podcast' For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Claret & Blue: Mat Kendrick, Ashley Preece & Dan Rolinson look back on the Liverpool win, whether Kodjia deserves his start in the Premier League, and, what's the best thing about Christmas? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After another defeat for Aston Villa - this time away at Sheffield United - Dan Rolinson, Ashley Preece and Ty Bracey sit down to reflect on the defeat and where it's going wrong for Villa at the moment. Is it time for a change in formation, or should we trust the system? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mat Kendrick breaks down the ten most significant moments from the past decade that help tell the story of a pretty miserable ten years for Aston Villa. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mat Kendrick, Ashley Preece & Dan Rolinson sit down to reflect on the home defeat against Leicester whilst also paying tribute to the late Ron Saunders. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Villa's performances continue to balance out and the form of Jack Grealish rises - a debate has emerged. Jack is being compared to other English playmakers on a consistent basis, and the argument over 'who is better' continues to rage on. With James Maddison and Leicester City heading to Villa Park on Sunday, we look at the pair from a statistical viewpoint. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mat Kendrick, Ashley Preece & Dan Rolinson sit down together to talk about Aston Villa's defeat to Chelsea including the ongoing Wesley debate. They also look ahead to Sunday's big game against Leicester City. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mat Kendrick and Ashley Preece are here to dissect Aston Villa holding Manchester United to a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford. The boy Jack Grealish continues to impress, but who's surprised by that at this stage? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mat Kendrick and Ashley Preece sit down together the morning after the night before as Aston Villa secured a massive three points against Newcastle United. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Fear may be an Aston Villa fan but his personal story transcends football.This is a remarkable tale of human resilience and the will to fight back against all the odds. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mat Kendrick and Ashley Preece of Birmingham Live are bringing you a new Aston Villa podcast every week on YouTube and all podcast audio platforms. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices