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Claret & Blue Podcast
Welcome to Claret & Blue - a podcast about all things Aston Villa. Hosted by Dan Rolinson & John Townley, we'll be covering every step of the way as Unai Emery takes the club on another Champions League adventure. John Townley brings insight and opinion from the press box as he follows Aston Villa home, away and across Europe whilst also attending Unai Emery’s press conferences. Joined by Dan Rolinson, a Villa season ticket holder for almost 20 years, the duo breaks down every match, transfer…
Episodes
Claret & Blue PodcastA HUGE week ahead for Unai Emery's Aston Villa
Aston Villa face Manchester City and Arsenal this week in huge games at Villa Park with Unai Emery's side currently boasting a 100% win record at home. 🎙🎙…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH REACTION: Bournemouth 2-2 Aston Villa
Join Dan Rolinson and Frankie Maguire as we look at Aston Villa's 2-2 draw with Bournemouth, a chaotic game in many respects finished with a stunning header by…
Claret & Blue PodcastINSIDE BODYMOOR: Legia trouble, Watkins' fitness & Bournemouth away
Dan Rolinson and John Townley look back on Villa's win against Legia Warsaw whilst looking ahead to a trip to Bournemouth in a big opportunity to gain some…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 2-1 Legia Warsaw
A strange evening at Villa Park tainted by the crowd trouble from the travelling Legia Warsaw supporters saw a strange atmosphere inside the ground. Dan…
Claret & Blue PodcastOllie Watkins is the PERFECT striker for Unai Emery's Aston Villa
Ollie Watkins has 30 goal contributions - 20 goals and 10 assists - in 37 Premier League games under Emery. (Correct as of 29.11/23) Ollie Watkins is that guy…
Claret & Blue PodcastWhy Aston Villa don't need to make ANY signings in January
Dan Bardell joins us on the podcast as he wants to chat about the January transfer window, and why Unai Emery shouldn't sign ANYONE to bolster his options for…
Claret & Blue PodcastAston Villa MUST qualify for the Champions League NEXT season
Dan Rolinson and John Townley reflect on Villa's Champions League credentials after a brilliant win away at Spurs. They answer your questions about Villa's…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH REACTION: Tottenham 1-2 Aston Villa
What a fantastic win that is for Unai Emery's Aston Villa who leap frog Spurs and sit 4th in the Premier League table! 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter…
Claret & Blue PodcastINSIDE BODYMOOR | Can Villa EXPLOIT Spurs' injury woes this weekend?!
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Claret & Blue PodcastHow many Spurs players ACTUALLY get into an Aston Villa XI?
We're trying something new on Claret & Blue as we attempt to build a 'Combined XI' between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur. The two sides have got off to a…
Claret & Blue Podcast6 reasons why the 'Top 6' clubs should be TERRIFIED of Aston Villa
Dan Rolinson and John Townley discuss why Aston Villa should be taken seriously by the so-called Big 6. Now, this isn't us saying "Yes, Villa ARE going to…
Claret & Blue PodcastAston Villa are GENUINE contenders for the Top 4
Tactical analyst Jon Mackenzie (Tifo Football) joins us once again on the podcast to digest the brilliance of Unai Emery. We chat through Villa's decision to…
Claret & Blue PodcastBuilding the ULTIMATE Aston Villa footballer
Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick and John Townley have all been tasked with building the ultimate Aston Villa footballer. Using various body parts assigned to…
Claret & Blue PodcastI was WRONG to write off Leon Bailey's Aston Villa career
After what was a stop-start two years for Leon Bailey at Aston Villa, it seems he's finally found his place under Unai Emery. Working in a system that suits…
Claret & Blue PodcastJohn McGinn UNPLAYABLE in Villa's win against Fulham
Dan Rolinson and John Townley are here to chat all things Aston Villa after yet another victory at Villa Park. Aston Villa beat Fulham on Sunday to make it 13…
Claret & Blue PodcastINSIDE BODYMOOR | Villa can match 13-game winning streak if they beat Fulham at Villa Park
Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back with another episode of Inside Bodymoor where Aston Villa can match their 13-game streak of home wins should they beat…
Claret & Blue PodcastTHE BREAKDOWN | How Aston Villa found a way to beat AZ Alkmaar
Dan Rolinson and John Townley take a deeper look at the win over AZ Alkmaar in this handy 20 minute video, to further elaborate on some of the finer points we…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 2-1 AZ Alkmaar
Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick as they share their immediate post match thoughts on the win over AZ Alkmaar 10 minutes after getting home from Villa Park…
Claret & Blue PodcastAston Villa need to start WINNING again AWAY from home
It's another bumper Monday show for you this week as Dan Rolinson and John Townley look back on the defeat to Forest whilst looking ahead to the UECL game…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH REACTION: Nottingham Forest 2-0 Aston Villa
Dan Rolinson and Frankie Maguire discuss Aston Villa's frustrating defeat to Nottingham Forest at The City Ground. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter…
Claret & Blue PodcastWhy Jamie Carragher is WRONG about Unai Emery
Jamie Carragher: "Villa should cherish Unai Emery while they can. It is a matter of time before an established Champions League club makes him an offer he…
Claret & Blue PodcastINSIDE BODYMOOR | Away at Nottingham Forest & a tribute to Charlie Aitken
We've a jam packed Inside Bodymoor show for you this week as John Townley reports back from Unai Emery's latest press conference. Dan and John look ahead to…
Claret & Blue PodcastAston Villa have the BEST goalkeeper in the WORLD
Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez was revealed as this year's Yashin Trophy winner this week, the best goalkeeper in the world in 2023. On today's podcast, Dan…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 3-1 Luton Town
Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick as they discuss Aston Villa's win against Luton Town, their 12th consecutive win at home in the Premier League. 🎙🎙 Follow us…
Claret & Blue PodcastINSIDE BODYMOOR | Aston Villa face Luton Town on hot home form streak
Dan Rolinson and John Townley catch up for a very quick Inside Bodymoor show ahead of the Luton game, Dan's been unwell whilst John has been travelling so…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH REACTION: AZ Alkmaar 1-4 Aston Villa
It's lift-off for Aston Villa in the Europa Conference League with an emphatic win over AZ Alkmaar in Group E. Goals from Leon Bailey, Youri Tielemans, Ollie…
Claret & Blue PodcastONE YEAR OF UNAI EMERY AT ASTON VILLA | The Story So Far...
Loads to discuss this week as we mark Unai Emery's one year as head coach at Aston Villa - we've already come a long way and the future is most certainly…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 4-1 West Ham
Unai Emery's Aston Villa side run riot against West Ham at Villa Park to make it their 11th consecutive home win in the Premier League. Goals from Douglas…
Claret & Blue PodcastINSIDE BODYMOOR | West Ham Preview, Nicolo Zaniolo and Vissel Kobe
There's loads to cover on today's Inside Bodymoor preview show as Dan Rolinson and John Townley look ahead to Villa's home clash against West Ham. Also on the…
Claret & Blue PodcastBuilding an Aston Villa XI using 11 DIFFERENT nationalities
When we talk about these 'all-time' Aston Villa sides, often of the Premier League era, the same 15-20 names crop up every time. To prevent that, Dan Rolinson…
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Why it's more EXCITING than ever to be an Aston Villa fan right now
Dan Bardell joins us on the podcast this week to answer your questions. Why Ollie Watkins is the BEST striker Villa could currently have, who are the most…
Claret & Blue Podcast'Would I Lie To You?' - ASTON VILLA EDITION
Claret & Blue's Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick are joined by Ty Bracey and For The Love of Paul McGrath's Neil Dunworth to take on the hit BBC One comedy game…
Claret & Blue PodcastIMPRESSIVE Aston Villa continue their quest for the CHAMPIONS LEAGUE under Unai Emery
Aston Villa sit 5th in the Premier League heading into the international break with a 2 points per game average under Unai Emery. We use the break to take…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH REACTION: Wolves 1-1 Aston Villa
Unai Emery's Aston Villa side pick up a point on the road at Molineux after Pau Torres scored his first goal in claret & blue. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter…
Claret & Blue PodcastINSIDE BODYMOOR: Wolves away at Molineux & Ollie Watkins signs a new contract!
Ahead of Aston Villa's trip to Molineux this weekend to face Wolves, Dan Rolinson and John Townley sat down to look back on the win in the Europa Conference…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 1-0 Zrinjski Mostar
Who doesn't love a last minute winner? John McGinn's header in the 94th minute seals a big three points for Aston Villa in Group E of the Europa Conference…
Claret & Blue PodcastAn HONEST discussion about Aston Villa 'Off The Pitch' matters
We all know Unai Emery is a world class coach and Aston Villa are building a very exciting team on the pitch. Off it, however, fans have some concerns about…
Claret & Blue Podcast10 WINS on the spin at FORTRESS Villa Park! | Claret & Blue Podcast
Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back with 'The Monday Show' to discuss all the latest Aston Villa talking points. 🔘 Aston Villa's emphatic win over Brighton…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 6-1 Brighton
What an afternoon at Villa Park that was! Unai Emery's Villa side beat Brighton 6-1 to make it a record-breaking 10 wins in the Premier League at home in a…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 1-2 Everton
Aston Villa fell to defeat in the Carabao Cup to fellow Premier League side Everton last night at Villa Park. As the draw looks pretty favourable with lots of…
Claret & Blue PodcastEXPERT insight into the QUALITY of Aston Villa's sweat-soaked Castore shirts
Note: BirminghamLive have approached Castore for comment Football shirt designer and all round kit expert Rob Warner joins us on the podcast to discuss the…
Claret & Blue PodcastTHE VILLA BULLETIN: Taking the Carabao Cup seriously & the end of the round badge?!
John Townley is back with another Aston Villa bulletin as they look to kick off their Carabao Cup campaign tonight at Villa Park against Everton. There's also…
Claret & Blue PodcastAston Villa's route to Carabao Cup SUCCESS under Unai Emery | Claret & Blue Podcast
Unai Emery's side will look to take advantage of a positive win at Stamford Bridge when they face a struggling Everton side at Villa Park in the Carabao Cup…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH REACTION: Chelsea 0-1 Aston Villa
Dan Rolinson is joined by Frankie Maguire from the 'All Villa No Filler' podcast to discuss Aston Villa's 1-0 win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, as Ollie…
Claret & Blue PodcastINSIDE BODYMOOR: Chelsea away, Legia Warsaw impact and winning on the road
Aston Villa will be looking to bounce back from Europa Conference League disappointment by heading to Stamford Bridge and hoping to take all three points back…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH REACTION: Legia Warsaw 3-2 Aston Villa
Aston Villa have been beaten by Legia Warsaw in Poland 3-2 in their opening group stage game of the Europa Conference League. Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson…
Claret & Blue PodcastTHE VILLA BULLETIN: Unai Emery's pre-Warsaw presser | Villa remove free access to the Holte Suite
John Townley talks through all the latest Aston Villa headlines as Unai Emery gave his pre-match press conference at the Legia Warsaw stadium alongside Matty…
Claret & Blue PodcastTHE VILLA BULLETIN: Ezri Konsa contract | Monchi's interview | Poland preview
John Townley talks through all the latest Aston Villa headlines as Ezri Konsa looks set for talks on a new Aston Villa deal, thoroughly well deserved by the…
Claret & Blue PodcastWhy we must KEEP THE FAITH in Ollie Watkins & Pau Torres
Aston Villa are showing real tactical flexibility under Unai Emery this season, as Dan Rolinson and John Townley assess Villa's shape and Kamara & Cash's roles…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 3-1 Crystal Palace
Late drama at Villa Park with goals from Duran, Luiz and Bailey seal a big three points for Unai Emery's Aston Villa against Crystal Palace. 🎙🎙 Follow us on…
Claret & Blue PodcastINSIDE BODYMOOR: Aston Villa return to Premier League action against Crystal Palace
John Townley reports back from Bodymoor Heath after Unai Emery's pre-Crystal Palace press conference with all you need to know ahead of Villa's home match this…
Claret & Blue PodcastTHE VILLA BULLETIN: Emery's Villa theory | Diaby's high standards | North Stand redevelopment update
We're trying something new on the podcast feed titled 'The Villa Bulletin' - for 10 minutes or so, our Aston Villa reporter John Townley will talk you through…
Claret & Blue PodcastFAN PHONE IN: Ollie Watkins debate, farewell Coutinho and ticket prices | Claret & Blue Podcast
On today's Monday show, Dan Rolinson and John Townley discuss a wide range of topics including Youri Tielemans comments during the international break, whether…
Claret & Blue PodcastWho is Aston Villa's MOST IMPORTANT player in 2023? | The Villa Ladder
We've taken all 24* Aston Villa players available to Unai Emery this season and ranked them from first to last in order of importance. It's a difficult debate…
Claret & Blue PodcastEvery one of Aston Villa's summer transfers graded in ONE WORD
Dan Rolinson and James Rushton sat down to review Aston Villa's summer business, 5 incomings and 8 notable outgoings all rated and graded in just one word. 🎙🎙…
Claret & Blue PodcastAston Villa's Merseyside MISERY is no reason for a MELTDOWN
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick share their thoughts on the away trip to Anfield with a full night's sleep to digest the events against Jurgen Klopp's side. On…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH REACTION: Liverpool 3-0 Aston Villa
Jurgen Klopp's Reds run riot at Anfield with goals from Szoboszlai, Salah and a Matty Cash own goal. Unai Emery's side looked off the pace and head into the…
Claret & Blue PodcastINSIDE BODYMOOR: Liverpool away, Europa Conference League draw and Deadline Day!
Join Dan Rolinson and John Townley to discuss all things Aston Villa. Unai Emery held his final press conference before the international break at Bodymoor as…
Claret & Blue PodcastWhat more does Ezri Konsa have to do for an England call up?
Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa has once again been overlooked for England selection by Gareth Southgate, despite Harry Maguire's inclusion in the squad having played…
Claret & Blue PodcastHow Aston Villa used the Newcastle United defeat to their ADVANTAGE
Since the opening day defeat to Newcastle United, Aston Villa have won all three games, scoring 12 goals and conceding just once. Unai Emery has drilled his…