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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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Nigel Boyle: Falling in love with Villa, Super Unai Emery & finding Line of Duty fame
Mat Kendrick chats with actor and Aston Villa fan Nigel Boyle on today's episode of the Claret & Blue podcast. How we found his way to supporting Aston Villa…
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POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 1-2 Crystal Palace
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick discuss Aston Villa's exit from the Carabao Cup after defeat to Crystal Palace at Villa Park. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by…
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What we have learned about Aston Villa so far this season
Aston Villa haven't blown anyone away yet, nor have they 'really played anyone' according to some critics of Unai Emery's side. Well, here's everything we've…
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Cash competition, analysing Emery ball and winning a trophy by accident
Dan Rolinson and John Townley answer more of your Aston Villa questions after the side drew at home to Bournemouth at the weekend. Loads to get our teeth stuck…
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POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 1-1 Bournemouth
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick get behind the microphone after returning home from Villa Park to discuss the events of Aston Villa 1-1 Bournemouth. 🎙🎙 This…
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MATCH PREVIEW: Aston Villa vs Bournemouth
John Townley reports back from Bodymoor Heath as Aston Villa prepare to take on Bournemouth this weekend in the Premier League. Give us some feedback on the…
Claret & Blue PodcastHere's to you Unai Emery! Celebrating 2 years of pure Aston Villa joy
Episode 2 of The Villa Social enjoys a look back at a brilliant two years of Unai Emery. Since joining the club in October 2022, it's really only been one way…
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POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 2-0 Bologna
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick share their reactions to yet another win for Aston Villa in the Champions League. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for…
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Aston Villa's spine, Premier League title challengers & Leon Bailey's flask...
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick answer your questions on today's episode of Claret & Blue, after Aston Villa notched up another impressive win, this time against…
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POST MATCH REACTION: Fulham 1-3 Aston Villa
Join Dan Rolinson and Matt Lynch as their give their instant reaction after the final whistle at Craven Cottage as Unai Emery's Aston Villa beat Fulham. 🎙🎙…
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Aston Villa & Emery-ball are back! Fulham vs Aston Villa Match Preview
Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back with a shorter (sorry!) Match Preview than usual as they look ahead to Aston Villa's trip to Fulham this weekend. Club…
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Rating every Aston Villa player out of 10 so far
Dan Rolinson and John Townley dish out their player ratings (so far) for Unai Emery's Aston Villa squad. Losing just once in all competitions in the opening…
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Andy Gray: The untold stories of an Aston Villa legend
Let's start with a question: 'Where the f*****g hell is Aston Villa?' It's not often a guest on our Claret & Blue podcast can get away with such a blunt…
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Deano's legacy, Emery's time-wasting admirers and the Tyrone Mings conundrum
It's international break time once again so no Unai Emery ball for us to enjoy this weekend, but that's not stopped Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick getting into…
Claret & Blue PodcastUnai Emery's 2-points-per-game Villans roll on again
Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back for their weekly Q&A as they answer your Aston Villa questions after Bayern Munich and Man United. 🎙🎙 This podcast is…
Claret & Blue PodcastJhon Duran signs new contract at Aston Villa
Aston Villa's 20 year old Colombian wonderkid Jhon Duran has signed a new contract with the club. Here's Dan Rolinson and Jhon Townley sharing their immediate…
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POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 0-0 Man United
Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick after the full-time whistle at Villa Park to get their instant reaction to Aston Villa's 0-0 draw with Manchester United. 🎙🎙…
Claret & Blue PodcastAston Villa vs Manchester United: The one fixture I just can't stand losing
Dan Rolinson and John Townley preview Aston Villa's home game against Manchester United, such a big game in the Premier League after the madness of Bayern…
Claret & Blue PodcastMat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes - My best Villa Park night ever - and other random ramblings
With a couple of extra days to reflect, Mat Kendrick just couldn't resist jumping on a podcast recording to chat about Bayern Munich. What a moment, what a…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 1-0 Bayern Munich
Champions League football returns to Villa Park for the first time in 43 years and Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick share their instant reaction to Aston Villa's…
Claret & Blue PodcastFletch on Ally’s antics, beating Bayern and crashing the Champions League
Mat Kendrick is joined by the man behind the TNT Sports mic: Darren Fletcher. Fletch discusses his excitement for Villa fans ahead of the big Bayern Munich…
Claret & Blue PodcastAston Villa must fix their defensive issues and quickly
Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back for the weekly Q&A episode after Unai Emery's side could only draw away at Portman Road at the weekend. It's Bayern…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH REACTION: Ipswich Town 2-2 Aston Villa
Join Dan Rolinson and Frankie Maguire to discuss Aston Villa's 2-2 draw with Ipswich Town away at Portman Road. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for…
Claret & Blue PodcastAston Villa can't be distracted by bright lights of Bayern ahead of Ipswich clash
Reporting back from Bodymoor Heath (via his parent's new Wi-Fi) John Townley shares all from Unai Emery's pre-Ipswich Town press conference. 🎙🎙 This podcast is…
Claret & Blue PodcastMeet Mick Dale, Aston Villa's nicest ever man: Untold stories and classic tales
We've wanted Mick Dale on the Claret & Blue podcast for years. Back during the Alliv Notsa years, Mat Kendrick interviewed Mick Dale on a potato, so we got…
Claret & Blue PodcastIntroducing Aston Villa: The Comeback Kings
Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back at Poddymoor Heath HQ to take on another batch of your Aston Villa questions. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 3-1 Wolves
Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick fresh back from Villa Park to discuss the big three points for Aston Villa against Wolves. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by…
Claret & Blue PodcastUnai Emery's Aston Villa to pile more misery on Midlands 'rivals' Wolves
After Unai Emery's press conference, Villa reporter John Townley reports back from Bodymoor Heath to join Dan Rolinson and preview Villa's home game against…
Claret & Blue PodcastAston Villa vs Young Boys was more than 'just' a game - James Rushton's House of V
Some of you will be familiar with James Rushton’s House of V newsletter, some of you may not be. So, we're thrilled to bring James’ beautiful written work to…
Claret & Blue PodcastYouri Tielemans is a sensational footballer
Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back for another Q&A episode after the wins over Everton and Young Boys. 00:00 - Intro 04:20 - Villa's midfield options 11:59…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH REACTION: BSC Young Boys 0-3 Aston Villa
Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick for their instant live reaction to Aston Villa's Champions League opening league phase match against BSC Young Boys. An…
Claret & Blue PodcastMat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes: My tribute to Gary Shaw...
Mat Kendrick reflects on his own Gary Shaw memories as he joins the growing list of people wanting to pay tribute to an Aston Villa icon after his sad passing…
Claret & Blue PodcastAston Villa begin their Champions League campaign away at BSC Young Boys
John Townley is stuck at Birmingham Airport so Mat Kendrick joins the podcast to save the day and preview Villa's trip to BSC Young Boys. This was filmed…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 3-2 Everton
Join Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson for their instant reaction to Aston Villa's match against Everton this afternoon at Villa Park and THAT Jhon Duran goal…
Claret & Blue PodcastThe most played fixture in English football... | INSIDE BODYMOOR
Did anyone ever tell you this is the most played fixture in English football? It's Aston Villa vs Everton this weekend at Villa Park as Unai Emery's side will…
Claret & Blue PodcastMat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes: 10 things all Aston Villa fans can agree on
It's been a pretty full on international break hasn't it? Lots of division amongst supporters of the state of Villa Park, the ticket prices, it's all got a bit…
Claret & Blue PodcastASTON VILLA Q&A: Season success, Duran's potential and life after Unai...
Dan Rolinson and John Townley are reunited to take on another batch of your Aston Villa questions as we head ever closer to the end of the international break…
Claret & Blue PodcastThe Villa Social - Aston Villa's UCL ticket prices are 'disgusting'
The Villa Social is here! Dan Rolinson is joined by Ty Bracey, Dan Bardell, Max Stokes and James Rushton for the first of a new monthly series. Each episode…
Claret & Blue PodcastMat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes: What I really think about these Champions League ticket prices
Mat Kendrick is back with another Villa Voicenotes after a short break and there was only one topic that could be the focus of today's conversation: Those…
Claret & Blue PodcastVidagany's transfer boomerang - a breakdown of Villa's summer business
Aston Villa had to navigate a difficult summer with PSR and SCR restrictions hanging over their summer transfer business. From the sale of Douglas Luiz, to…
Claret & Blue PodcastASTON VILLA Q&A: Watkins vs Duran | Defensive depth | Big Club signs
Aston Villa weren't at their best against Leicester City but ultimately came away with the all important 3 points, is this a sign of a "big club"? Plus, the…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH REACTION: Leicester City 1-2 Aston Villa
Join Dan Rolinson and Matt Lynch after the full-time whistle blows at the King Power Stadium to discuss Aston Villa's final Premier League match before the…
Claret & Blue PodcastLeicester City away and a quiet Deadline Day | INSIDE BODYMOOR
Dan Rolinson and John Townley preview Aston Villa's trip to the East Midlands to face Leicester City, our first 3pm kick-off of the season. It's also Deadline…
Claret & Blue PodcastBayern, Juventus, Celtic - Reaction to Aston Villa's Champions League draw
The moment is finally here, Aston Villa's Champions League draw. It took a while didn't it?! Dan Rolinson and John Townley filmed their live reactions together…
Claret & Blue PodcastLet's not forget just how good Ollie Watkins is...
Ollie Watkins has looked "rusty" in the opening two games of the Premier League season, playing just 60 minutes each and missing two "sitters" against Arsenal…
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Aston Villa: Brilliant on the pitch, improvement needed off it...
It's Bank Holiday Monday in the UK after Aston Villa lost to Mikel Arteta's Arsenal at the weekend, but there's no room for rest at Poddymoor Heath towers as…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 0-2 Arsenal
Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick for the Post Match Reaction podcast after Aston Villa's first defeat of the season during the home game against Arsenal. 🎙🎙…
Claret & Blue PodcastUnai Emery vs Mikel Arteta at Villa Park | INSIDE BODYMOOR
Dan Rolinson chats with John Townley after Unai Emery's pre-Arsenal press conference, Aston Villa's first home game of 24/25 awaits... 🎙🎙 This podcast is…
Claret & Blue PodcastMat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes: My "Top of the Flops" chant chart countdown
Hello Villa Voicenoters, it's been a while hasn't it? Well, I'm back with a bang. Today's mini episode of Mat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes may contain traces of…
Claret & Blue Podcast8 Aston Villa photographs that define a historic season
Dan Rolinson is joined by Pete Hitchman on today's podcast to discuss photography. Pete has produced an Aston Villa photo book with over hundred images from…
Claret & Blue PodcastThe delicate art of building an Aston Villa squad
Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back ready to answer all your Aston Villa questions after an opening day win against West Ham! 00:00 - West Ham verdict 14:51…
Claret & Blue PodcastPOST MATCH REACTION: West Ham 1-2 Aston Villa
Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick for the first Post Match Reaction of the brand new Premier League season. A huge win for Aston Villa away at West Ham, get…
Claret & Blue PodcastAston Villa face West Ham in season opener | Inside Bodymoor
The excitement of a brand new season is upon us as Unai Emery's Aston Villa travel to West Ham on Saturday evening for their first competitive Premier League…
Claret & Blue PodcastOur 2024/25 Premier League predictions
Dan Rolinson and John Townley take time to build up to the Premier League season as a whole, away from Villa for just the moment, as they predict exactly where…
Claret & Blue PodcastThe BIG Aston Villa 24/25 Season Preview
It’s that time of year again as we share our feelings ahead of the new season and our predictions for how it’ll all unfold. On this year’s season preview, Dan…
Claret & Blue PodcastPicking Aston Villa's Starting XI against West Ham
Aston Villa play West Ham in their first game of the new season, and as change approaches at Aston Villa, Dan Rolinson and John Townley give their take on who…
Claret & Blue PodcastA new season of opportunity awaits for Aston Villa
Aston Villa return to Premier League action this weekend for another exciting season under Unai Emery. On today's episode, Dan Rolinson and John Townley answer…
Claret & Blue PodcastThe Kit Breakdown x Claret & Blue - Aston Villa Replica vs Pro Shirt
Rob Warner joins us on the podcast for an Aston Villa 'Kit Breakdown' as he compares the difference in production, quality and design in the Villa home replica…
Claret & Blue PodcastMat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes - Papa's Got A Brand New Bag
Mat Kendrick returns for another Villa Voicenotes and for the first time ever he's joined by a special guest. Mat's been on the hunt for an Aston Villa bag…
Claret & Blue PodcastHow Aston Villa and Unai Emery can surprise the Champions League elite
When Aston Villa won the European Cup in 1982 against Bayern Munich, nobody gave them a chance before the match. 42 years on, Aston Villa are back amongst the…