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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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Selling Martinez, absent Asensio & a tribute to Peter McParland
Dan Rolinson and John Townley are joined by Matt Lynch to take on a whole range of topics from your questions after Aston Villa beat Fulham 1-0 at Villa Park…
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Aston Villa beat Fulham 1-0 to keep UCL dreams alive
Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson share their post-match thoughts after Aston Villa's 1-0 win against Fulham in their penultimate home game at Villa Park. 🎙🎙 This…
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Aston Villa have to beat Fulham - it's as simple as that
Dan Rolinson and John Townley preview Aston Villa's penultimate home game of the season as Marco Silva's Fulham head to B6. Villa have to win. 🎙🎙 This podcast…
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The huge task facing Villa with four games left
Aston Villa find themselves three points outside the Top 5 - and with a worse goal difference - heading into the final four Premier League games. They must win…
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Pau problems, Martinez drop off & moving the goalposts of success
Dan Rolinson and John Townley are joined by Neil Dunworth to tackle your Aston Villa questions after the huge disappointment at Wembley against Crystal Palace…
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Aston Villa drop Wembley STINKER in humiliation against Palace
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick share their disappointment after Aston Villa's humiliating defeat to Crystal Palace at Wembley in the FA Cup Semi-Final. 🎙🎙 This…
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The Big Fat Crystal Palace Preview
Dan Rolinson and John Townley sit down at Poddymoor Heath HQ to discuss the big Semi-Final against Crystal Palace at Wembley Stadium. Which side will Unai…
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Our verdict on Aston Villa's exciting NEW North Stand plans
Dan Rolinson and John Townley share their instant reaction to Aston Villa's exciting new North Stand plans. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the…
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Man City deliver a swift kick to Aston Villa's Champions League plums
Join Dan Rolinson and Rob Warner as they share their instant reaction to Aston Villa's late heartbreak defeat against fellow Champions League rivals…
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Unprecedented winning run, Tielemans appreciation & a letter to Prince William
Aston Villa are absolutely flying and they'll need to continue to be if they're to achieve anything this season in regards a Top 5 finish and a couple of…
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Villa dominate Newcastle in massive Champions League six-pointer
Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick to get their instant reactions to Aston Villa's massive win against Newcastle United at Villa Park. 🎙🎙 This podcast is…
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Villa vs Newcastle: A vital match in race for Champions League finish
The big games just keep on coming for Unai Emery's Aston Villa! As the race for a Top 5 finish starts to heat up, 3rd place Newcastle United come to Villa Park…
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That night against Bayern, surprising Europe's elite & best Villa Park tifo...
Dan Rolinson and John Townley reflect on Aston Villa's Champions League campaign, after their incredible journey came to an end against PSG. 🎙🎙 This podcast is…
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The race for next year's Champions League - Villa's Top 5 Rivals assessed
Aston Villa enjoyed one hell of a journey in this year's Champions League, but now the aim will be getting back into it again by finishing in the Top 5 of the…
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Aston Villa beat PSG on the night but fall short of the semi-final
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick discuss Aston Villa's second leg match against PSG in the Quarter Final of the Champions League. Unai Emery's men almost…
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How to face PSG, life after Watkins & hunting down the Top 5
Dan Rolinson and John Townley are joined by Dan Bardell on this week's Q&A after Aston Villa beat Southampton comfortably at the weekend, they prepare for a…
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Villa's bench too hot to handle for Southampton
Join Dan Rolinson and Matt Lynch to reflect on Aston Villa's massive win against Southampton as the race for the Champions League continues. 🎙🎙 This podcast is…
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PSG to one side, beating Southampton and the pain of Wembley tickets
Aston Villa face already relegated Southampton at St. Mary's Stadium this weekend in a must-win match ahead of a vital couple of weeks for Aston Villa's…
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Late PSG "sucker-punch" gives Aston Villa big task in 2nd leg
Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick after the final whistle in the Parc de Princes to discuss Aston Villa's 1st leg defeat to PSG in the Champions League…
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PSG vs Aston Villa - An opportunity we've waited a generation for...
Dan Rolinson is joined by John Townley & Mat Kendrick to preview Aston Villa's trip to Paris Saint-Germain in the Quarter Final of the Champions League…
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Kamara’s "historic" contract, excited for PSG & Unai Emery’s statue
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick are back in the Poddymoor Heath studio to answer another round of your questions. After Emery's side beat Nottingham Forest at…
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Aston Villa's "second string" beats Forest in massive victory
Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick as they share their verdict on Aston Villa's massive win against Nottingham Forest. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN…
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Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest in the battle for European football
Aston Villa host Nottingham Forest at Villa Park this weekend, with Forest sat in the Top 4 nine points ahead of Unai Emery's side in 7th, this feels like a…
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Darren Fletcher: Aston Villa can dare to dream again
TNT Sports lead commentator Darren Fletcher joins us on the podcast for the first time since October to discuss Aston Villa's season so far, their Champions…
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Villa smash & grab their way to 3 massive points against Brighton
Dan Rolinson is joined by Matt Lynch to discuss Aston Villa's smash and grab win away at Brighton which sees them pick up a massive three points in the hunt…
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Aston Villa are primed and ready for the run in
Dan Rolinson and John Townley answer your Aston Villa questions after Unai Emery's side booked their place at Wembley ahead of a crucial month ahead. 🎙🎙 This…
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Rashford & Ramsey fire Aston Villa to Wembley Semi-Final
Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick as they share their instant reaction to Aston Villa's FA Cup Quarter Final victory over Preston North End, as Marcus…
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Aston Villa must beat Preston... there can be NO excuses
You might think it's arrogance or over confident to suggest Villa HAVE to beat Preston, but we've got an FA Cup semi-final at stake, we want to win the whole…
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Aston Villa & The FA Cup: This is what it means
Mat Kendrick loves the FA Cup. It's no secret. A pre-season predictions podcast doesn't exist without Mat Kendrick predicting Aston Villa will win the thing…
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Answering Rashford's critics, a rest for Tielemans and talking double Dutch...
Aston Villa have had 15 senior players out representing their countries during this international break, but what exactly have each of them got up to? Here's…
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Ticket troubles, PSR frustration & Aston Villa's succession plans
Despite Villa not playing this weekend there's still absolutely loads to discuss on the latest Q&A episode, from PSG ticket troubles to PSR frustrations…
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Mat Kendrick’s Villa Voicenotes: What I really think about that David Platt podcast
No journalist likes to be scooped on a big interview, especially when your own cowardice is the main thing that stopped you landing the exclusive in the first…
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Empty stadiums, a row with Deano & the three months that saved Villa
Ashley Preece returns to the Claret & Blue podcast studio for the first time since leaving his role as Aston Villa correspondent in May 2023. Five years ago…
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What next for Aston Villa's 11 expiring contracts?
Aston Villa have 11 first-team players with contracts coming to an end in the summer transfer windows of 2025, 2026 and 2027. For a select few, their futures…
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The need to win trophies, Watkins in Dubai & breaking PSR rules
Aston Villa haven't played a match since Club Brugge and won't again till Preston in the FA Cup - but that won't stop us taking on another set of your Aston…
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The Aston Villa Draft: Our controversial picks for best Villa XI
The Villa Social returns but with a man down... Dan Rolinson, James Rushton, Dan Bardell and Max Stokes head in to the Poddymoor Heath studio to take part in…
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PSG may be dangerous but underestimate Emery's Villa at your peril
A lot has been said about PSG in the knockouts of the Champions League and whilst they might be dangerous and one of the favourites for the competition, do not…
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Aston Villa: Champions League Quarter Finalists!
Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick to discuss Aston Villa reaching the Champions League Quarter Finals after beating Club Brugge 3-0 at Villa Park. Unai…
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Nervous or confident? Aston Villa’s UCL 2nd leg with Brugge awaits
Aston Villa take a two-goal advantage into the Champions League R16 2nd leg against Club Brugge after victory in the Jan Breydel stadium last week. Unai…
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Aston Villa's best defence, Enzo impressing & understated Ramsey
On the latest Claret & Blue podcast Q&A, we answer your questions around Jacob Ramsey's role, who makes up Villa's best defence and who might 'do a Bogarde' in…
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Unai Emery's Claret & Blue army win away at Brentford
Dan Rolinson is joined by Matt Lynch to react to Aston Villa's 0-1 away win at Brentford. Ollie Watkins' goal at the start of the second half was enough to…
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Villa have to end 'post-Europe-slump' with result away at Brentford
Aston Villa will hope to build on a win in Europe on Wednesday by heading to Brentford on Saturday evening and bringing a positive result back to B6. 🎙🎙 This…
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Mat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes: I can't stop thinking about the FA Cup
Aston Villa are heading into March still in the Champions League and in contention to finish in a European place in the Premier League. But there's one…
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Mings’ touch, late goals & advantage AVFC - The story of Villa in Brugge
Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick to dissect Aston Villa's first-leg clash away at Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Unai Emery's side ran…
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Villa have their greatest chance of FA Cup glory in years
Dan Rolinson and John Townley react to Aston Villa's FA Cup Quarter Final match up with Preston North End, whilst also looking ahead to Brugge in the Champions…
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Predicting the rest of the Champions League & how far Aston Villa will go
Dan Rolinson and John Townley share their predictions for the remainder of the Champions League, but not just for Aston Villa. They predict every single game…
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Marco Asensio fires Aston Villa to the FA Cup Quarter Final
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick share their immediate post match thoughts after Aston Villa's FA Cup 5th round victory against Cardiff City. 🎙🎙 This podcast is…
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Aston Villa have to go all out for the FA Cup against Cardiff
Dan Rolinson and John Townley discuss Aston Villa's home match against Cardiff City in the 5th Round of the FA Cup, potentially Villa's best bet in 'salvaging'…
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Mat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes - An away day to forget but with moments to remember
Mat Kendrick is back for another Villa Voicenotes after *checks notes* at rubbish defeat away at Crystal Palace? Fear not, it's not about the match, but on…
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Aston Villa's embarrassing performance away at Palace...
Dan Rolinson and Neil Dunworth share their instant reaction to Aston Villa's embarrassing defeat against Crystal Palace. After gaining 4 points against…
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Rotating Rogers, the Villa legend criteria & tales from the press box
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick head to Poddymoor Heath HQ to tackle another batch of your Aston Villa questions after the win against Chelsea. 🎙🎙 This podcast…
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Asensio and Rashford sink stumbling Chelsea
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick return home from Villa Park to share their thoughts on Villa's 2-1 win against Chelsea in the Premier League. 🎙🎙 This podcast is…
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Konsa and Bailey boosts, must win vs Chelsea & Champions League draw reaction
Dan Rolinson is joined by John Townley after Unai Emery's pre-Chelsea press conference at Bodymoor Heath. If Ezri Konsa and Leon Bailey complete Friday's…
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Aston Villa absolutely deserved more against Liverpool in 2-2 draw
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick return home from Villa Park to share their immediate thoughts on Aston Villa's performance against Liverpool during the 2-2 draw…
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UCL qualification slips away, missing chances & Rashford to punish Liverpool
Dan Rolinson and John Townley answer another round of your Aston Villa questions after the draw against Ipswich. Is it time to prioritise the cup competitions?…
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Dreadful result for Villa against 10-man Ipswich
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick return from Villa Park to share their thoughts on Aston Villa's terrible result against Ipswich Town. 🎙🎙 This podcast is…
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Watkins and Mings return, McKenna on Rashford & getting the job done
Dan Rolinson is joined by John Townley after Unai Emery's pre Ipswich Town press conference. Ollie Watkins and Tyrone Mings return to the first team squad…
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Rashford and Asensio's futures, winning the FA Cup & Kamara's contract
Dan Rolinson and John Townley answer another round of your Aston Villa questions, after Unai Emery's side progressed to the FA Cup 5th round for the first time…
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Aston Villa comfortably beat Spurs to progress in FA Cup
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick go LIVE straight after Aston Villa's win against Tottenham in the FA Cup Fourth Round. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN…
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Malen to miss UCL, Spurs on Sunday & Rashford to start?
Dan Rolinson and John Townley react to Unai Emery's pre-Spurs press conference, discuss Donyell Malen missing out on the Champions League squad and whether…