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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
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Set piece danger, must win territory and the return of Doug & Tammy
Aston Villa return to Villa Park for Premier League action on Sunday to face a Brentford side that, let's face it, are doing far better than anyone would have…
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Harvey Elliott deal, Guessand to Palace & any more business?
Dan Rolinson and John Townley answer a round of your Aston Villa questions from the Mailbag - LIVE! 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼…
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Aston Villa's impressive comeback to secure Europa League top two!
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick were live after the final game of the Europa League league phase, Unai Emery's side completed a comeback from 0-2 down in the…
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15 Premier League games to go, what happens to Aston Villa from here?
Aston Villa in 2026 have Europa League and FA Cup ambitions but also a desire to return to Champions League action in 2027. Currently sat 3rd with a good…
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TRANSFER UPDATE: Douglas Luiz and Tammy Abraham
Claret & Brew is back! Our weekly show where Dan, John and Mat discuss Aston Villa for half an hour over a coffee, on today's agenda, there can be only one…
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Bailey’s future, February fixtures & what makes an Unai Emery player?
After a brilliant win against Newcastle United, we've opened the mailbag to find a ridiculous amount of questions, so let's try and wade through as many as we…
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SOB ON THE TYNE OLE OLEEEEE
Dan Rolinson is joined by For The Love of Paul McGrath Podcast 's Neil Dunworth to discuss Aston Villa's huge win against Newcastle United, ending a 21 year…
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Sancho's moment, Newcastle away & disagreeing about Pau Torres
Aston Villa face another tough away game with a trip to St. James' upcoming on Sunday to play Newcastle United. Who should start alongside Ezri Konsa? Is this…
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Tammy's medical, moving on Martinez & winning a trophy this season
24 hours after the win against Fenerbahce, it's time for another live episode of the Claret & Blue podcast, on the agenda for this one: We answer your…
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TURKISH DELIGHT for Aston Villa in Istanbul!
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick discuss Aston Villa's win against Fenerbahce in the penultimate Europa League match. 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼…
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Inside Emery's presser, McGinn update & Martinez missing Fenerbahçe
After fans raised concerns over Emery's mood in the pre-Fenerbahçe presser, John Townley and Dan Rolinson hop on for an impromptu pod to discuss. Plus…
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Mateta - Guessand swap, Tammy talks & Bailey returns from loan
Recorded early on Wednesday 21st January, Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick share their thoughts on all the latest transfer news surrounding Aston Villa. 🎙🎙…
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Villa dealt huge blow as Kamara ruled out for rest of the season
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Villa's transfer mistakes, injury woes & Watkins debate
On today's Mailbag Monday Q&A episode, we discuss Aston Villa's defeat at home to Everton. Jhon Duran's return with Fenerbache, Villa's mistakes in the…
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Everton end Aston Villa's winning run at Villa Park in dismal display
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick are live to react to Aston Villa's home defeat against Everton. 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try…
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Everton record, booing Jack Grealish & striker debate
Aston Villa host Everton on Sunday at Fortress Villa Park, with a brilliant record against the Toffees since promotion in 2019. Returning of course, is Jack…
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TRANSFER UPDATE: Live Aston Villa Q&A with John Townley
Dan Rolinson and John Townley are LIVE to discuss the latest around Aston Villa's transfer business, plus answer your questions. 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼…
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A critical analysis of Unai Emery's Aston Villa transfer business
Aston Villa, under Unai Emery, have got plenty right in the transfer market. They've also got things wrong, Emery admits "mistakes" during the summer window…
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Spurs hijack Gallagher, Kamara injury update & Newcastle in the cup
It's been a busy 24 hours in the world of Aston Villa Football Club. From looking like Conor Gallagher may make the move from Atletico, in swoop Spurs to…
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Going for Gallagher, fighting on 3 fronts & Malen out, Tammy in?
On this Monday edition of the Claret & Blue podcast Q&A, things are heating up in the winter transfer window. Could Malen be on the way out and promotion hero…
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Brilliant Buendia, dirty Spurs & worried about Kamara's injury
Dan Rolinson and Neil Dunworth discuss Aston Villa's victory in the 3rd round of the FA Cup away at Tottenham. 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼…
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An honest conversation about Aston Villa and the FA Cup
Each year the 3rd round of the FA Cup crops up awkward conversations for the podcast as we know Emery's approach to the competition generally. So, without…
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Villa's transfer strategy, Onana’s personality & the madness of Man United and Chelsea
Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back with a second Q&A of the week as the Mailbag is bursting with Aston Villa questions. From Onana's big personality to…
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Fuming Unai Emery, missing Martinez & a STALEMATE away at Palace
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick discuss Aston Villa's 0-0 stalemate away at Crystal Palace, a good point? 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼…
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Watkins’ comments on atmosphere, the Emery discount & finishing 3rd
Dan Rolinson and John Townley sit down for a bumper Q&A session after Aston Villa returned to winning ways at a freezing Villa Park 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼…
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3 POINTS AGAIN OLE OLE
Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick to discuss a big three points for Aston Villa after a 11th straight home victory. 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼…
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Villa must bounce back after Arsenal defeat by beating Forest
Dan Rolinson and John Townley open up the mailbag for the first time in 2026 to discuss your talking points heading into the Nottingham Forest match. 🎙🎙…
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What next for Aston Villa? The state of play heading into 2026
Dan Rolinson and John Townley bring in the New Year by looking ahead to 2026 for Aston Villa. The transfer window is open, and with seven big games across…
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Arsenal's 2nd half demolition job brings Villa's winning run to an end
Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick as they discuss Aston Villa's defeat to Arsenal, bringing the 11 game winning run to an end. 🎙🎙 GET UP TO 60% OFF at FPRO…
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Resilience, recovery and the art of winning football matches
Dan Rolinson and John Townley take on a bumper batch of your Aston Villa questions as Unai Emery's side notched another win making it 11 across all…
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Watkins DOUBLE makes it ELEVEN WINS IN A ROW for Aston Villa
Join Dan Rolinson and Dan Bardell as they discuss Aston Villa's impressive win against Chelsea, their 11th in a row in all competitions! 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN…
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Dean Smith's FIRST EVER Aston Villa podcast
In a Claret & Blue exclusive, Dean Smith popped into our Poddymoor Heath HQ for his first ever Aston Villa podcast and, dare we say it, his best ever…
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Emery Christmas, January additions & the road to 70 points
Dan Rolinson and John Townley meet for the final time before Christmas to answer your Aston Villa questions after 10 wins on the spin! 🎙🎙 GET UP TO 60% OFF at…
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Rogers DOUBLE makes it TEN WINS IN A ROW for Aston Villa
Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick as they discuss Aston Villa's win against Manchester United, their 10th in a row in all competitions! 🎙🎙 GET UP TO 60% OFF…
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Can Aston Villa break the Manchester United curse?
Dan Rolinson and John Townley look ahead to Aston VIlla's upcoming home game against Manchester United. If Unai Emery's side can get all three points, it will…
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OUR FINAL LIVE SHOW AT HOCKLEY SOCIAL CLUB
Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick and John Townley were joined by Dan Bardell and Ty Bracey plus 170 Aston Villa fans at Hockley Social Club in Birmingham for a final…
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Villa's mentality shift, Champions League aim & are we title contenders?
Dan Rolinson is joined by Rob Warner for this Mailbag Monday as the pair attempt to answer your questions after yet another Aston Villa win. 🎙🎙 GET UP TO 60%…
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Rogers DOUBLE makes it 9 WINS IN A ROW for Aston Villa
Dan Rolinson is joined by Matt Lynch to discuss Aston Villa's away win against West Ham. 2 goals from Morgan Rogers, including a beauty to make it 2-3 pick up…
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Aston Villa MUST keep their winning streak going against West Ham
Dan Rolinson and John Townley catch up (from an airport) to briefly discuss Basel whilst looking ahead to Sunday's match against West Ham United. 🎙🎙 GET UP TO…
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Aston Villa's second half subs brush past Basel in Europa League
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick discuss Aston Villa's final Europa League game of 2025 after Unai Emery's side beat Basel away from home. Tickets to Claret &…
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Meet football's most loved physio: Aston Villa legend Jim Walker
Mat Kendrick caught up with Villa legend Jim Walker at Poddymoor Heath HQ to hear all about Jim's new book and to reminisce on a 16 year career with Aston…
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Reliving Arsenal, special Youri Tielemans & building an Unai Emery statue
After an incredible last minute winner against Arsenal, Dan Rolinson and John Townley meet up to relive the special moment, whilst answering another round of…
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Aston Villa beat Arsenal with 95TH MINUTE WINNER!
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick discuss a MASSIVE three points for Aston Villa at home to Arsenal. 🎙🎙 LIVE PODCAST…
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Unai Emery's in-form Aston Villa chase down title favourites Arsenal
Dan Rolinson and John Townley look ahead to a massive game at Villa Park on Saturday as Arsenal rock up to B6. 🎙🎙 GET 20% OFF at FPRO…
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Watkins scores TWICE against Brighton in 7 GOAL THRILLER
Dan Rolinson and Neil Dunworth discuss Aston Villa's fantastic 3-4 away win at Brighton. Join us at Hockley Social Club on 15.12 -…
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EXPLAINED: The real reason behind Ollie Watkins' terrible form
Unai Emery has revealed that Ollie Watkins is suffering from knee pain first felt over a year ago, and his training load is now being carefully managed. 🎙🎙 GET…
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Aston Villa: Unsustainably sustainable in their rise up the Premier League
After the victory against Wolves in the Premier League, Dan Rolinson and John Townley answer your Aston Villa questions. 🎙🎙 GET 20% OFF at FPRO…
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Aston Villa make hard work of BEATING Wolves
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick return home from Villa Park to deliver their thoughts on Villa's performance against Wolves in the 1-0 win. 🎙🎙 GET 20% OFF at…
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Starting Malen, beating Wolves & reassessing our season predictions
Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back for another Fanzone preview show where they look ahead to the next fixture using your comments and opinions to set the…
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Aston Villa WIN 7 IN A ROW at home after beating BSC Young Boys
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick are live after another home win, this time in the Europa League against BSC Young Boys. 🎙🎙 GET 20% OFF at FPRO…
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Celebrating offside goals, Villa Park's camera angle & can I have your shirt?
On this week's Claret & Brew: Dan Rolinson, John Townley and Mat Kendrick each bring three things about Aston Villa that they hate to the discussion. Subjects…
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Morgan Rogers double lifts Villa into TOP FOUR
Mat Kendrick and John Townley discuss Aston Villa's 2-1 win at Leeds United in the Premier League. 🎙🎙 GET 20% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue…
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Tielemans to unlock Leeds, hostile Elland Road & will McGinn be ready?
Aston Villa are back and so is our Fanzone show! Dan Rolinson and John Townley discuss Villa's upcoming trip to Leeds United with the help of the audience…
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Dean Saunders at his brilliant best in cracking Aston Villa interview
Dean Saunders is lovingly serenaded by Mat Kendrick as the bubbly fans’ favourite takes Claret & Blue on a brilliant ramble down memory lane. Saunders shares…
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Classy Ezri Konsa, Unai Emery's Christmas tree & shoutout to Gary Xylophone
In case the title didn't make it obvious enough, Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick are back in the Poddymoor Heath studio answering your questions - and as Villa…
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THE CLARET & BLUE PODCAST 1000TH EPISODE SPECIAL
6 years of the Claret & Blue podcast and 1000 episodes, from survival in the Premier League to experiencing European nights again. 3 different managers, plenty…
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Boots on wet turf, BBC WM's goal horn & the smell of matchday programmes
On this week's Claret & Brew: Dan Rolinson, John Townley and Mat Kendrick each bring three things about Aston Villa that they love to the discussion. Subjects…
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Beating Bournemouth, brilliant Buendia & fortress Villa Park
Dan Rolinson and John Townley are LIVE to answer all your Aston Villa questions after the brilliant win against Bournemouth on Sunday. 🎙🎙 GET 20% OFF at FPRO…
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Aston Villa return to winning ways in style against Bournemouth
Fresh after getting home from Villa Park, Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick jump online to discuss a fantastic win against Bournemouth. 🎙🎙 GET 20% OFF at FPRO…
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What do Aston Villa need to do to BEAT Bournemouth?
Dan Rolinson and John Townley discuss your Aston Villa opinions on the upcoming Bournemouth game in the Premier League this Sunday. 🎙🎙 GET 20% OFF at FPRO…