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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 PodcastEXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH IAN TAYLOR | A Career in Claret & Blue
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #39 | FEELING DOWN...
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #38 | RUNNING OUT OF TYNE
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'…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #37 | THE CHELSEA CAPITULATION
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #36 | ASTON VILLA RETURN TO PREMIER LEAGUE ACTION
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastTHE CONFESSIONS OF AN ASTON VILLA ACADEMY GRADUATE
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #35 | ANSWERING QUESTIONS ABOUT PROJECT RESTART
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastTHE SECRETS OF A VILLA PARK CEO | PAUL FAULKNER EXCLUSIVE
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastAN INSIGHT INTO VILLA FAN MEDIA #3 | UNDER A GASLIT LAMP
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastTHE DRAMATIC STORY OF ASTON VILLA'S PROMOTION BACK TO THE PREMIER LEAGUE
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastALEX MCLEISH IN HIS MOST HONEST ASTON VILLA INTERVIEW EVER
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastLEE HENDRIE EXCLUSIVE | The Untold Secrets of an Aston Villa Hero
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #34 | THE 'NOT IN THE PUB' ASTON VILLA PUB QUIZ #2
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…
Claret & Blue Podcast45 MINUTES OF FAME | What Became of an Aston Villa Wonderkid?
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #33 | THE WORLD CUP OF BEST ASTON VILLA SHIRTS
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastGABBY AGBONLAHOR IN HIS MOST HONEST ASTON VILLA INTERVIEW EVER
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 &…
Claret & Blue PodcastIn Conversation with Barry Bannan | ASTON VILLA EXCLUSIVE
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastAston Villa hero Martin Laursen in conversation with Claret & Blue
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #32 | Aston Villa Unpopular Opinions
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #31 | ASTON VILLA TIER LIST - MIDFIELDERS & STRIKERS
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #30 | ASTON VILLA TIER LIST - GOALKEEPERS & DEFENDERS
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 -…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #29 | WHAT DO WE MISS MOST ABOUT VILLA PARK?
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #28 | THE WORLD CUP OF WORST VILLA PLAYERS (2010-2020)
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #27 | THE NOT IN THE PUB ASTON VILLA PUB QUIZ
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #26 | MY OLD MAN SAID BE A VILLA FAN
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #25 | PLAY, VOID, DELAY - THE BIG QUESTION FOR THE FA
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastThe Future of the Claret & Blue Podcast | CHANNEL UPDATE
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastHOW THE FOOTBALL SEASON SHOULD BE CONCLUDED (ft. The Blood Red Podcast)
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #24 | HOW WILL CORONAVIRUS EFFECT ASTON VILLA?
Football is officially cancelled, for now... What does the coronavirus outbreak mean for Aston Villa? For information regarding your data privacy, visit…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #23 | WHEN IT REINAS, IT POURS FOR VILLA
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #22 | OUR WEMBLEY DEBRIEF
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #21 | THE CARABAO CUP PREVIEW SHOW
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastBig Ron Atkinson & Tony Daley | Tales of League Cup Glory
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #20 | A NOSTALGIC TRIP DOWN WEMBLEY WAY
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #19 | EVEN SUPER JACK CAN'T SAVE THE DAY
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #18 | BJÖRN YESTERDAY...
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #17 | MOURINHO RETURNS TO VILLA PARK
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastDAN BARDELL | Leaving 'The Villa View' & The pressures of creating fan media
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #16 | WEMBLEY SUPERSTITIONS
On this week's Claret & Blue podcast episode we discuss purchasing Wembley tickets, match day superstitions and our first Aston Villa memories…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #15 | WHAT SAMATTA WITH ASTON VILLA?
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #14 | DAWN OF THE DEADLINE DAY
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #13 | THE ROAD TO WEMBLEY (AGAIN)
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #12 | THE HIGHS & LOWS OF VILLA'S JANUARY SIGNINGS
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #11 | ABSOLUTE SCENES
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastMBWANA ALLY SAMATTA signs for Aston Villa Football Club | Transfer Reaction
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #10 | CAPTAIN FANTASTIC LEADS THE WAY
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue #9 | YOUR WEEKLY ASTON VILLA THERAPY SESSION
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastCLARET & BLUE PODCAST | Leicester City vs Aston Villa | Carabao Cup Semi Final Preview
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #8 | NEW YEAR, NEW VILLA?
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastAN INSIGHT INTO VILLA FAN MEDIA | VILLA ON TOUR PODCAST
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #7 | SO POOR THEY HAVE BEEN
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastTHE ORIGIN STORY OF SUPER JACK GREALISH | 2019 Documentary
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #6 | JIMMY IS A DANCER, KODJIA BE THE ANSWER?
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #5 | TRUST THE SYSTEM
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…
Claret & Blue Podcast10 MOMENTS THAT TELL THE STORY OF ASTON VILLA'S DECADE (2010-2020)
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #4 | OUTFOXED
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastJACK GREALISH vs JAMES MADDISON | Our Scouts Settle The Debate
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #3 | WESLEY SNIPES
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #2 | GREALISH MASTERCLASS IN MANCHESTER
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…
Claret & Blue PodcastClaret & Blue Podcast #1 | DEANO, DEANO GIVE US A WAVE!
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…