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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 REACTION: Aston Villa 3-0 Crystal Palace
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastA Very Claret & Blue Christmas: Gold, frank nonsense and meh
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastWest Bromwich Albion 0-3 Aston Villa | EL GHAZI AT THE HAWTHORNS AGAIN...
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastCLARET & BLUE MATCH PREVIEW: West Brom vs Aston Villa
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastAston Villa 0-0 Burnley | 27 SHOTS, 0 GOALS...
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastElephant pitch invader and letter from the trenches - the untold Aston Villa stories
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastMat Kendrick's tribute to the late Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastWolves 0-1 Aston Villa | EL GHAZI PENALTY EARNS VILLA 3 POINTS AT MOLINEUX
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastCLARET & BLUE MATCH PREVIEW: Wolves vs Aston Villa
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…
Claret & Blue Podcast19 QUESTIONS WITH ASTON VILLA HERO STILIYAN PETROV | Claret & Blue Podcast
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #64 | WHO SHOULD BE CROWNED ASTON VILLA PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2020?
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastVAR, That Headbutt & Reviewing Villa's biggest officiating errors | MARK HALSEY INTERVIEW
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH REACTION: West Ham United 2-1 Aston Villa
Mat Kendrick, James Rushton & Dan Rolinson reflect on a defeat for Aston Villa against West Ham United…
Claret & Blue PodcastASK ASH PREECE ANYTHING | West Ham, Dele Alli, Barkley's replacement & Grealish's ambitions
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastANDI WEIMANN'S BEST EVER ASTON VILLA INTERVIEW | Claret & Blue Podcast
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastAVFC Extra | Meet Willie Clarke, Aston Villa's first black footballer
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 1-2 Brighton
Join Dan Rolinson & Mat Kendrick to reflect on another defeat for Aston Villa at Villa Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Claret & Blue PodcastGareth Barry's most revealing interview since leaving Aston Villa | Claret & Blue Podcast
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastAVFC Extra #8 | How Aston Villa tore apart Arsenal, the magic of Jack Grealish & Villa's true unsung hero
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #63 | WHERE CAN ASTON VILLA REALISTICALLY FINISH THIS SEASON?
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH REACTION: Arsenal 0-3 Aston Villa
Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson reflect on a cracking win for Aston Villa away at the Emirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Claret & Blue PodcastAVFC Extra #7 | The impact on footballers who suffer serious long term injuries
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 3-4 Southampton
A strange game of two halves at Villa Park this afternoon. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Keep up to date with our latest…
Claret & Blue PodcastAVFC Extra #6 | How Aston Villa fans and Marcus Rashford are making a difference #CharityNotPPV
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastAVFC Extra #5 | How Leeds United put an end to Aston Villa's unbeaten start
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 0-3 Leeds United
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastMATCH PREVIEW: Aston Villa vs Leeds United
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastAVFC Extra #4 ft. Tony Daley - The secrets of football fitness
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH REACTION: Leicester City 0-1 Aston Villa
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #62 | ASSESSING ASTON VILLA'S TRANSFER BUSINESS
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastAVFC Extra #3 | How Dean Smith masterminded a famous victory over Liverpool
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastONE OF OUR OWN, TWO YEARS ON | The Dean Smith Podcast Special
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastAVFC Extra #2 | Assessing Ross Barkley's strengths and weaknesses
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #61 | ASTON VILLA PUT 7 PAST THE CHAMPIONS LIVERPOOL
Things you don't see every day: Aston Villa 7-2 Liverpool ----------------------------------------------------------------- Keep up to date with our latest…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #60 | THE LOWDOWN ON ROSS BARKLEY
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastAVFC Extra #1 - xG, xA & PPG - The abbreviations of modern football explained
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH REACTION: Fulham 0-3 Aston Villa
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastAVFC EXTRA | An introduction to our new weekly podcast show
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #58 | Aston Villa 1-0 Sheffield United
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #57 | THE BIG ASTON VILLA SEASON PREVIEW PODCAST
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #56 | THE LOWDOWN ON NEW ASTON VILLA GOALKEEPER EMILIANO MARTINEZ
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #55 | CAPTAIN JACK GREALISH SIGNS NEW 5 YEAR DEAL
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #54 | WATKINS ANNOUNCED
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #53 | OLLIE WATKINS SET TO SMASH ASTON VILLA'S TRANSFER RECORD
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #52 | MATTY CASH BECOMES ASTON VILLA'S FIRST SUMMER SIGNING
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #51 | JACK GREALISH CALLED UP BY GARETH SOUTHGATE
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #50 | JACK GREALISH SNUBBED BY GARETH SOUTHGATE
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 -…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #49 | ASTON VILLA'S PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURES REVEALED
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #48 | RASHICA BID? LUIZ TO STAY? THE SILLY SEASON QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #47 | WHAT WOULD A SUCCESSFUL SEASON FOR ASTON VILLA LOOK LIKE?
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastTHE MARTIN O'NEILL WALKOUT | An Aston Villa story where nobody wins...
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #46 | 30 PLAYERS WHO SHOULD BE ON VILLA'S TRANSFER WISHLIST
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #45 | WHY JACK GREALISH SHOULD STAY AT ASTON VILLA
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #44 | THE ASTON VILLA SURVIVAL SEASON DEBRIEF
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastASTON VILLA SURVIVE ON THE FINAL DAY OF THE PREMIER LEAGUE
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastFULL TIME REACTION: Aston Villa 1-0 Arsenal
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastFULL TIME REACTION: Everton 1-1 Aston Villa
Join us to debate all the talking points from that bitterly disappointing draw at Goodison. #avfc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #42 | THAT WINNING FEELING!
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #41 | THE MANCHESTER UNITED DEBRIEF
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #40 | LIVERPOOL DENT ASTON VILLA'S SURVIVAL HOPES
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…