Claret & Blue Podcast

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 enquiry about our beloved football club, but we'll make an exception for Andy Gray. That was a genuine question the former claret and blue hero asked himself when he found out he was joining Villa as a teenager way back in 1975. To a generation or...

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 Poddymoor Heath HQ to answer another batch of your Aston Villa questions. 🎙🎙 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: h...

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 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 Threads: https://www.threa...

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 reaction to the news. 🎙🎙 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-podc...

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. 🎙🎙 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 Threads...

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 Munich midweek. 🎙🎙 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...

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 night. The best ever at Villa Park...? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 1-0 win over Bayern Munich (again) 🎙🎙 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-ast...

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 clash, how Aston Villa could come away winners on the night, working alongside Ally McCoist and just how brilliant Unai Emery is. 🎙🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Liste...

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 Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday and Villa are looking shaky at the back... 🎙🎙🎙 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...

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 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 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@claretbluepodcast...

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 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 Threads: https://www.th...

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 Mick down to Poddymoor Heath to do his stories justice. 🎙🎙 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/...

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, 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 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@claretbluepod...

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 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 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@clar...

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 Wolves. 🎙🎙 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...

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 life in these audio exclusive podcasts. First up, here’s James’ tale of a trip to Switzerland and back. Read James' written work in the House of V newsletter: https://houseofv.ghost.io/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

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 - Philogene's role 16:53 - How good is Tielemans 23:56 - Hotel at Bodymoor 26:44 - Kamara's haircut 28:09 - Season ambitions 30:04 - Offending Unai 37:06 - Defending issues 39:24 - Watkins sale scenario 43:36 - Silly questions 46:42 - Comme...

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 emphatic win, should have been more - what a start to our Champions League campaign! 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast prov...

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 before Unai Emery's press conference, but here are our thoughts on the tie, artificial pitches and who should start for Villa. BUY THE PREVIEW SPECIAL: https://shop.regionalnewspapers.co.uk/aston-villa-were-back---champions-league-guide-3727-p.as...

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... wow! 🎙🎙 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 T...

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 want to come bouncing out of the international break with a big three points. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provide...

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 much. So, in usual Mat Kendrick fashion, here's a short bit of light relief, with ten things all Aston Villa fans will agree on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Skip the first 14 minutes or so if you don't want to hear a word on off-the pitch matters like revenue, ticket prices and ground redevelopment plans. 00:00 - Intro 01:18 - John's take on off-pitch matters 13:30 - Football chat starts here 1...