Claret & Blue Podcast

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 the world was thrown into chaos as the pandemic brought normal life to a halt. When the Premier League kicked back into gear during 'Project Restart' Ash was there to cover it every step of the way. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for...

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 are firmly away from Villa Park, for others it's absolutely crucial to Villa's success under Unai Emery that they sign on renewed deals for their long-term futures. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https:/...

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 Villa questions. From breaking PSR rules (on purpose) to the envy of winning silverware, we've got your covered. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast...

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 an Aston Villa draft challenge. Taking it in turns, the lads will pick an Aston Villa XI based off players from the beginning of the Premier League (1992) to today. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https:/...

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 underestimate Unai Emery's Aston Villa side in this tie. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow...

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 Emery's side will face PSG in the next round and yes, Marco Asensio CAN play! 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: htt...

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 Emery's side have one eye on the Quarter Finals, but must not underestimate Brugge's threat - a game in which the first goal, for either side, would be absolutely crucial. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https...

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 the summer? 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follo...

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 seal all three points and move Villa to 7th in the Premier League. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://pod...

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 podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https...

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 competition that Mat Kendrick just cannot stop thinking about: The FA Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 out 1-3 winners Jan Breydel Stadium with goals from Marco Asensio and Leon Bailey. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast p...

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 League. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us...

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 remaining, all the way to the final in Munich. How far will Villa go in that? Well, stick around and find out. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast o...

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 sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app...

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' anything from this season. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-vill...

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 Robin Olsen's weird half-time warm up, celebrating with Morgan Rogers and some father-son bonding time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and Neil Dunworth share their instant reaction to Aston Villa's embarrassing defeat against Crystal Palace. After gaining 4 points against Liverpool and Chelsea, Villa fail to capitalise and are humiliated away at Selhurst Park. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast pr...

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 is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky....

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 sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.ap...

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 training session without issue they will return to the squad to face Chelsea on Saturday evening. Dan and John also share their thoughts on the UEFA Champions League draw. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: http...

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. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on Blue...

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? How do we stop missing chances? How can we hurt Liverpool? 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfoll...

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 sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profil...

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, whilst 5 others remain sidelined. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-v...