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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 PodcastPOST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 1-2 Manchester City
A first defeat for Steven Gerrard as Aston Villa Head Coach but there are plenty of encouraging signs in that second half in particular against Man City…
Claret & Blue PodcastRevealing Aston Villa's nominees for the Fans' Footballer of the Year award
It's time for the annual Reach Fans' Footballer of the Year award in which a selection of Premier League players battle it out for the best player in 2021…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #90 | JUST WHAT HAS STEVEN GERRARD CHANGED AT ASTON VILLA?
Steven Gerrard has won his first two games in charge as Aston Villa Head Coach, so what exactly has he changed to turn Aston Villa's fortunes around? 🎙🎙 Keep…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH DEBRIEF | Crystal Palace 1-2 Aston Villa
That's a really good win for Aston Villa on the road against Crystal Palace. Steven Gerrard won't be pleased with losing the clean sheet in the final minutes…
Claret & Blue PodcastMATCH PREVIEW | Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
It's game number two for Steven Gerrard as stand in host Matt Davies is joined by Ashley Preece and John Townley to discuss Aston Villa's trip to Crystal…
Claret & Blue PodcastHOW STEVEN GERRARD MASTERMINDED ASTON VILLA'S VICTORY AGAINST BRIGHTON
On today's episode of AVFC Extra (it's been a while huh) we assess how Steven Gerrard changed things in his first game at Aston Villa to beat Brighton. Joining…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 2-0 Brighton
A HUGE three points for Steven Gerrard and Aston Villa as they beat Brighton 2-0 at Villa Park... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Claret & Blue PodcastPREVIEWING STEVEN GERRARD'S FIRST ASTON VILLA GAME
Steven Gerrard will take to the Aston Villa dugout as Head Coach for the very first time this Saturday as Graham Potter's 7th placed Brighton side head to B6…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #89 | REACTION TO STEVEN GERRARD'S FIRST ASTON VILLA INTERVIEW
Steven Gerrard has done his first interview as Aston Villa Head Coach today, so we watched it and gave you our thoughts on what was a very classy and…
Claret & Blue PodcastBREAKING NEWS: STEVEN GERRARD APPOINTED AS NEW ASTON VILLA HEAD COACH
BREAKING: Steven Gerrard is the new Aston Villa Head Coach. Join Dan Rolinson, Ashley Preece and Mat Kendrick as they react to the news and look ahead to the…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #88 | THE CRUCIAL MANAGERIAL APPOINTMENT FACING ASTON VILLA
Dean Smith has lost his job as Aston Villa head coach, so where do Villa go from here? It's absolutely crucial Christian Purslow and co. get this next…
Claret & Blue PodcastBREAKING NEWS: DEAN SMITH SACKED AS VILLA BOSS
Join us for a breaking news episode as Dean Smith has been relieved of his duties as Aston Villa boss after 5 straight defeats. Learn more about your ad…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH DEBRIEF | Southampton 1-0 Aston Villa
LLLLL 10 points in 11 games for Aston Villa, 5 defeats on the spin. 🎙🎙 Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletter Follow…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #87 | HOW DO VILLA STOP THE ROT AGAINST SOUTHAMPTON?
The pressure is mounting and we've got a BIG game on our hands this Friday away at Southampton... Join James Rushton and Pat Rowe to discuss all things Aston…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 1-4 West Ham United
Let's talk about Villa's horrific run of form... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #86 | WHAT ASTON VILLA MUST DO TO BEAT WEST HAM
Ashley Preece and Pat Rowe sit down to discuss Aston Villa's recent slide and look at how they can get back on track against West Ham. Learn more about your ad…
Claret & Blue PodcastEXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH FORMER VILLAN GARRY THOMPSON
The brilliant Garry Thompson joined the Claret & Blue podcast for a chat... 😖 How joining Villa spiralled into a disaster 👏🏻 Graham Taylor was 'perfect' for…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH DEBRIEF | Arsenal 3-1 Aston Villa
An utterly embarrassing performance from Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium! Join Mat Kendrick & Dan Rolinson for their instant thoughts in the Claret & Blue…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #85 | HOW DO VILLA BOUNCE BACK FROM WOLVES AGAINST ARSENAL?
Fresh from Dean Smith's press conference, Ashley Preece caught up with Pat Rowe for a chat on all things Aston Villa. 🦁 Leon Bailey is set for a return 🤞🏻…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH DEBRIEF | Aston Villa 2-3 Wolves
A bitterly disappointing one for us to take at Villa Park 😖😖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #84 | SON INSPIRES SPURS TO EXPLOIT SLOPPY ASTON VILLA
A defeat for a 'sloppy' Aston Villa side at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium yesterday as we now head into the International break. 🤷♂️ The 433/352 debate 😖 Son…
Claret & Blue PodcastMATCH PREVIEW | Tottenham vs Aston Villa
Ashley Preece is joined by Football London's lead Tottenham correspondent Alasdair Gold to preview Aston Villa's trip to face Spurs... 🎙🎙 Keep up to date with…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #83 | VICTORY FOR VILLA AT OLD TRAFFORD
With 48 hours to reflect on Aston Villa's away win at Old Trafford, we're still buzzing! So join Dan Rolinson, Pat Rowe & John Townley to look back at the…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH REFLECTIONS: Man United 0-1 Aston Villa
Kortney Hause's bullet-header seals all three points for Aston Villa after Bruno Fernandes absolutely skies his penalty in the 92nd minute... 🎙🎙 Keep up to…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #82 | CHELSEA CUP EXIT BEFORE VILLA'S OLD TRAFFORD VISIT
Join Ashley Preece for a fan-led Q&A recorded live on our Facebook page. Ash answered questions about the side that faced Chelsea, the squad depth heading into…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #81 | THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT EVERTON UNDER THE LIGHTS
James Rushton is joined by Ashley Preece & John Townley to look back on Aston Villa's emphatic 3-0 victory over Everton. The trio address the 3-at-the-back…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH REFLECTIONS: Aston Villa 3-0 Everton
What a brilliant night at Villa Park, Aston Villa put on a show for the fans as Leon Bailey announced himself to the Premier League with an explosive 20 minute…
Claret & Blue PodcastMATCH PREVIEW | Aston Villa vs Everton
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #80 | ENCOURAGING SIGNS FOR VILLA DESPITE LUKAKU INSPIRED CHELSEA VICTORY
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 🔵…
Claret & Blue PodcastMATCH PREVIEW | Chelsea vs Aston Villa
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #79 | ASSESSING VILLA'S 2021 TRANSFER WINDOW
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #78 | A SLOW START FOR VILLA HEADING INTO THE INTERNATIONAL BREAK
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH REFLECTIONS: Aston Villa 1-1 Brentford
All square at Villa Park this afternoon as Villa draw 1-1 with Brentford... 🤝 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Keep up to date…
Claret & Blue PodcastMATCH PREVIEW | Aston Villa vs Brentford
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #77 | TWO FOR JOY AGAINST THE MAGPIES
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH REFLECTIONS: Aston Villa 2-0 Newcastle United
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastMATCH PREVIEW | Aston Villa vs Newcastle United
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastTHE HOLTE END | Villa Park's Famous Stand
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #76 | HORNETS STING VILLA'S SOFT UNDERBELLY
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH REFLECTIONS: Watford 3-2 Aston Villa
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastTHE ASTON VILLA 2021/22 PREDICTIONS SHOW ft. Dan Bardell, Villa On Tour, Villa Talks Podcast & more
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastOUR BUMPER CLARET & BLUE ASTON VILLA SEASON PREVIEW
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastAVFC Extra | WHY THERE'S SO MUCH MORE TO DANNY INGS THAN YOU THINK
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastAVFC Extra | WHY ASTON VILLA FANS ARE POSITIVE ABOUT A NEW ERA
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastBREAKING: JACK GREALISH COMPLETES £100M MOVE TO MAN CITY
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Claret & Blue PodcastBREAKING: Danny Ings joins Villa from Southampton
Well, who saw that one coming?! ----------------------------------------------------------------- Keep up to date with our latest episodes…
Claret & Blue PodcastA Claret & Blue Therapy Session... Grealish trains, Bailey signs & social media meltdowns
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastIT'S TIME TO TALK ABOUT JACK GREALISH & MANCHESTER CITY
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastAVFC Extra | THE LOWDOWN ON VILLA'S NEW SIGNING LEON BAILEY
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastYOUR VILLA QUESTIONS ANSWERED | The Leon Bailey move, Wesley's return & Man City's Grealish 'offer'
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Pre-Season Podcast | WALSALL 0-4 ASTON VILLA
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastFormer Aston Villa midfielder Ray Houghton in conversation with Claret & Blue
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastEVERY ASTON VILLA PLAYER RANKED | Squad Depth Tier List
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastYOUR VILLA QUESTIONS ANSWERED | Grealish's future, assessing Euro 2020 and Julian Alvarez rumours
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastOUR CASE FOR WHY JACK GREALISH SHOULD STAY AT ASTON VILLA | Claret & Blue Community Comments
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastAVFC Extra | ADDRESSING THE FALSE NARRATIVES HARMING JACK GREALISH'S ENGLAND CAREER
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastGREALISH RUMOURS, OVERPRICED DEALS & LIVERPOOL's MCGINN INTEREST | Claret & Blue Community Comments
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastAston Villa icon Tommy Johnson shares all with the Claret & Blue podcast
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #75 | ASHLEY YOUNG SET FOR ASTON VILLA REUNION
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastAVFC Extra | UNLOCKING THE TRUTH BEHIND VILLA'S INTEREST IN JAMES WARD-PROWSE
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…