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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…
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Claret & Blue PodcastJOHN GREGORY TELLS HIS BEST STORIES FROM OUR IN DEPTH CHAT | Claret & Blue
Back in June 2021 we spoke to the brilliant John Gregory on the podcast, and he gave us almost 3 hours of his time which we cut into an episode lasting over 2…
Claret & Blue PodcastAston Villa Q&A | TRANSFER WINDOW, EMERY'S PLANS, EUROPE | Claret & Blue
Dan Rolinson and John Townley sat down for the latest Aston Villa Q&A to answer YOUR questions. On today's show, they look at the Aston Villa loanees to…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH DEBRIEF: Wolves 1-0 Aston Villa
Unai Emery's side fell to successive Premier League defeats and their hopes of qualifying for European football this season are hanging by a thread. We discuss…
Claret & Blue PodcastWHO IS MATEU ALEMANY AND WHAT COULD HE BRING TO ASTON VILLA? | Claret & Blue
Barcelona's football director Mateu Alemany looks set to join Aston Villa this summer after deciding to leave the Spanish giants this week. BirminghamLive…
Claret & Blue PodcastUNAI EMERY HAS TRANSFORMED THE FORTUNES OF ASTON VILLA'S FUTURE | Claret & Blue
It's the start of May now and we still can't quite believe what we're seeing from Unai Emery's Aston Villa. The transformation in the fortunes of the club from…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH DEBRIEF: Manchester United 1-0 Aston Villa
Unai Emery's 10 match unbeaten streak with Aston Villa comes to an end away at Old Trafford. A first half goal from Bruno Fernandes was enough to seal all…
Claret & Blue PodcastMAX STOKES: MY TOP THREE ASTON VLLA AWAY DAYS | Claret & Blue
Max Stokes of the Villa on Tour YouTube channel joins us for a special video about his Top 3 Aston Villa away days. There was plenty to pick from with big wins…
Claret & Blue PodcastMATCH PREVIEW: Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Unai Emery's Aston Villa side are currently on a 10 game unbeaten streak and will travel to Old Trafford this Sunday to face Manchester United. United head…
Claret & Blue PodcastLET'S TALK ABOUT THE ASTON VILLA SEASON TICKET PRICES | Claret & Blue
Aston Villa have announced their Season Ticket prices will face rise of 15% for the 'majority of adults' due to rising costs and the club's ambition to fund a…
Claret & Blue PodcastALEX MORENO IS THE PERFECT EXAMPLE OF UNAI EMERY'S TRANSFER STRATEGY | Claret & Blue
The impact Alex Moreno has had at Aston Villa cannot be overstated. When the Spaniard became Emery's first signing in January, eyebrows may have been raised at…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 1-0 Fulham
Aston Villa have come a long way since that dreadful night at Craven Cottage this season that saw Steven Gerrard lose his job. That's now 5 straight home wins…
Claret & Blue PodcastWE PREDICTED ASTON VILLA’S REMAINING PREMIER LEAGUE GAMES | Claret & Blue
Aston Villa’s race for European football is well and truly on, and with just six games to go, we decided to nail down our predictions for how the season will…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH DEBRIEF: Brentford 1-1 Aston Villa
Douglas Luiz's goal rescues a point for Aston Villa away at Brentford. Unai Emery's side have scored in every game since he took charge of the club, and, are…
Claret & Blue PodcastMATCH PREVIEW: Brentford vs Aston Villa
Unai Emery's men will look to make it 6 wins on the bounce as they face Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium🎙🎙🎙 Aston Villa haven't beat Brentford away…
Claret & Blue PodcastTHE CREATOR BEHIND THE BRILLIANT ASTON VILLA 'MISHMASH' | Claret & Blue
Alex Bennett is the creator of the brilliant Footy Mishmash and his latest project is capturing Aston Villa's 150 year history in one iconic image. Speaking to…
Claret & Blue PodcastINSIDE THE MAKING OF 'JUST 14' - AN ASTON VILLA MOVIE | Claret & Blue
Andy Dale is the author of best-seller 'Just 14' - A coming of age story with the backdrop of Aston Villa’s 1980/81 rollercoaster football season. Andy is…
Claret & Blue PodcastWE VISITED PORTUGAL TO LEARN ABOUT VILLA'S PARTNERSHIP WITH VITORIA | Claret & Blue
John Townley recently went on holiday to Portugal and whilst there stopped by Guimarães, the home of Nassef Sawiris & Wes Eden's new partner club - Vitória…
Claret & Blue PodcastASTON VILLA WOMEN FALL SHORT IN FA CUP SEMI FINAL AGAINST CHELSEA | Claret & Blue
Aston Villa Women's FA Cup run came to a heartbreaking end against Chelsea, but Villa gave it absolutely everything and proved they can go toe-to-toe with the…
Claret & Blue PodcastALAN HUTTON TALKS THROUGH HIS ICONIC GOAL AGAINST BIRMINGHAM CITY | Claret & Blue
Alan Hutton scored just three goals in his time at Aston Villa, but one will be forever remembered in claret & blue folklore. 🎙🎙 Missed the full podcast with…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 3-0 Newcastle United
A truly incredible result at Villa Park this afternoon as Unai Emery's side beat an in-form Newcastle United in the race for European qualification. 🎙🎙🎙 DONATE…
Claret & Blue PodcastMATCH PREVIEW: Aston Villa vs Newcastle United
A huge game in the Premier League tomorrow for Aston Villa as 3rd place Newcastle United head to B6. Both sides, buoyed by brilliant new managers, have seen…
Claret & Blue PodcastALAN HUTTON IN HIS MOST HONEST ASTON VILLA INTERVIEW EVER | Claret & Blue
Alan Hutton spent 8 years on Aston Villa's books making 185 appearances in claret & blue and scoring 3 goals - one of which would certainly fall into the…
Claret & Blue PodcastASTON VILLA'S EUROPA CONFERENCE LEAGUE CHALLENGE | Claret & Blue
During our recent Q&A episode, debate sparked over the Europa Conference League that was so good, we had to highlight it as it’s own clip. We agree that Villa…
Claret & Blue PodcastEMERY'S END GOAL, BAILEY'S FUTURE & NEW CONTRACTS | Claret & Blue
We answer your Aston Villa questions on today's episode, including our favourite member of the current Villa squad, the end game under Unai Emery and whether…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 2-0 Nottingham Forest
Aston Villa made it six wins out of seven in the Premier League after beating Nottingham Forest 2-0. Unai Emery's men are now in the top six and absolutely…
Claret & Blue PodcastTHE FIVE ASTON VILLA PLAYERS WHO HAVE IMPROVED THE MOST | Claret & Blue
It'd probably be easier to make a list of players who haven't improved under Emery than those that have, because the truth is, almost every Villa player is…
Claret & Blue PodcastUNAI EMERY'S 5 STEP PLAN TO BRING EUROPEAN FOOTBALL TO ASTON VILLA | Claret & Blue
Unai Emery is a European football specialist and he wants to get Aston Villa back into European competition for the first time since 2010. So, we're looking at…
Claret & Blue PodcastUNAU EMERY HAS GIVEN ASTON VILLA FANS REASON TO DREAM | Claret & Blue
Aston Villa can genuinely challenge for a place in European football this season with a strong end to the campaign. Since Emery's arrival in November, only…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH DEBRIEF: Leicester City 1-2 Aston Villa
Aston Villa are 7th in the Premier League after a 5th win in 6 games. It took a VAR decision and a late goal from Bertrand Traore - Bertrand Traore of all…
Claret & Blue PodcastA TACTICAL BREAKDOWN OF UNAI EMERY'S ASTON VILLA | Claret & Blue
Unai Emery has transformed Aston Villa in 15 Premier League matches. He inherited a squad bereft of confidence under Steven Gerrard and has collected the…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH DEBRIEF: Chelsea 0-2 Aston VIlla
Goals from Ollie Watkins and John McGinn seal a BIG 3 points on the road away at Chelsea! 🥳🤩 Only Arsenal and the two Manchester clubs have now won more PL…
Claret & Blue PodcastHOW ASTON VILLA BECAME EUROPEAN YOUTH CHAMPIONS - AND WHAT HAPPENED NEXT | Claret & Blue
It has been ten years since Aston Villa lifted the NextGen Series trophy by beating Chelsea at Lake Como. That saw them following in the footsteps of Inter…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #134 | ASTON VILLA FANS SHOULD BE EXCITED ABOUT THEIR WOMEN'S SIDE
Aston Villa women have climbed to fifth place in the Women’s Super League less than three years after gaining promotion out of the Championship in 2020. It’s…
Claret & Blue PodcastI HAD MY LEG AMPUTATED TO GET TO VILLA PARK | An inspirational Aston Villa story
Jude Aston is an 18 year old Aston Villa fan. He’s dealt with the challenges of Cerebral Palsy for as long as he can remember. After developing complications…
Claret & Blue PodcastWHY ASTON VILLA SHOULD BUILD THEIR SIDE AROUND DOUGLAS LUIZ | Claret & Blue
Aston Villa's Brazilian dynamic midfielder Douglas Luiz signed a new deal in October 2022 after interest from Arsenal in the summer transfer window. Since…
Claret & Blue PodcastWHY OLLIE WATKINS DESERVES A NEW ASTON VILLA CONTRACT | Claret & Blue
Ollie Watkins has been putting in the hard yards at Bodymoor Heath, staying behind for extra training sessions and working on his finishing. Scoring 6 goals in…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 3-0 Bournemouth
After dominating most of the game, Aston Villa ran out 3-0 winners at Villa Park this afternoon against relegation threatened Bournemouth. Goals from Douglas…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #133 | LET'S TALK ABOUT THE VILLA PARK ATMOSPHERE
"It's not as good as it used to be" and "It's trendy to have a moan about Villa Park" are two contrasting opinions you'll see amongst the Aston Villa fanbase…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH DEBRIEF: West Ham United 1-1 Aston Villa
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery insists a draw was the fair result against West Ham at the London Stadium, but has questioned the referee's decision to award…
Claret & Blue PodcastMATCH PREVIEW: West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Aston Villa travel to the London Stadium this weekend to face a West Ham United side sat just 1 point above the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Unai Emery's men…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #132 | 7 TIMES ASTON VILLA SMASHED THEIR OPPONENTS
As Manchester United were humiliated 7-0 by their rivals Liverpool, it got us thinking, so here are the 7 times Aston Villa gave their opponents a good hiding…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 1-0 Crystal Palace
A comical own goal from Joachim Andersen is enough for Aston Villa to claim all three points, a clean sheet and back-to-back victories after the win at Everton…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #131 | ARCHER'S FUTURE, VAR & EUROPEAN FOOTBALL
The Claret & Blue Q&A is back! In the hot-seat this time is John Townley who sat down with Dan Rolinson to answer YOUR Aston Villa questions. Cameron Archer's…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH DEBRIEF: Everton 0-2 Aston Villa
Aston Villa win on the road against Everton where Ollie Watkins scored his 5th goal in 5 consecutive Premier League fixtures. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 2 Arsenal 4
John Townley and Mat Kendrick review Aston Villa's 4-2 home defeat to Arsenal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH DEBRIEF: Man City 3-1 Aston Villa
Ashley Preece and John Townley break down Aston Villa's trip to the Etihad Stadium as they talk Jack Grealish, Jhon Duran and Ollie Watkins. Learn more about…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 2-4 Leicester City
Mat Kendrick and John Townley look back on a frustrating afternoon for Aston Villa as they twice led against Leicester City Learn more about your ad choices…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #130 | TRANSFER DEADLINE VERDICT FOR ASTON VILLA
Ashley Preece and John Townley break down Aston Villa's transfer deadline day and assess the squad heading into the rest of the season. Learn more about your…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH DEBRIEF: Southampton 0-1 Aston Villa
Ollie Watkins' header from a Douglas Luiz free-kick is enough to seal all three points for Aston Villa. That's Unai Emery's third consecutive away win for…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #129 | DANNY INGS SWITCHES VILLA FOR WEST HAM IN £15M MOVE
Danny Ings joins West Ham in a £15m deal, Cameron Archer has already been loaned out to Middlesbrough. Villa have signed 19 year old Jhon Duran, but are still…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 2-1 Leeds United
A big win at Villa Park against Leeds United sees Unai Emery take 13 points from 18 available - that's more points than Steven Gerrard amassed this season…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 1-2 Stevenage [FA Cup]
It’s bitterly disappointing for Aston Villa as they exit the FA Cup in the third round thanks to two late goals from Stevenage. Aston Villa haven’t won an FA…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 1-1 Wolves
If only Leon Bailey had slotted that ball away in the final minute! 😩😩 A dismal first half showing saw changes at half-time and a triple substitution in the…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH DEBRIEF: Tottenham 0-2 Aston Villa
What a way to bring in the New Year! A HUGE 3 points for Unai Emery's Aston Villa! 😍😍 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 1-3 Liverpool
Aston Villa's return to Premier League action on Boxing Day ends in defeat to Liverpool... 🎙🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #128 | WELCOME BACK, ASTON VILLA
Aston Villa return to Premier League action on Boxing Day against Liverpool. Welcome back, Aston Villa. We've missed you... 😍 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON…
Claret & Blue PodcastTHE BIG ASTON VILLA QUIZ | Claret & Blue Christmas Special 2022
Our Claret & Blue Christmas Special is here, as it's time for 𝘆𝗼𝘂 to test your Aston Villa knowledge. For the first time, our 'Not in the Pub, Pub Quiz' is…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #127 | THE BEST AND WORST OF ASTON VILLA IN THE 1980s
Villa fanatic, historian and author Colin Abbott shares his views on the most eventful decade in the club’s history. Garry Thompson, Kevin Gage, Mark Burke and…
Claret & Blue PodcastBEYOND THE PODCAST | When will the next Claret & Blue LIVE event happen?
Time for another 'Beyond the Podcast' episode, as this time, we reflect on our Claret and Blue LIVE podcast event. What worked, what didn't and would we do…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue LIVE | EMERY-BALL, KENDRICK STORIES & DREAM PODCAST GUESTS | FAN Q&A
It's time for Part 2 of our #ClaretAndBlueLIVE event, filmed in front of a 'live studio audience' at the new Aston Inn. In this episode, we're answering fans'…