Claret & Blue Podcast

John Townley talks through all the latest Aston Villa headlines as Ezri Konsa looks set for talks on a new Aston Villa deal, thoroughly well deserved by the way. Monchi gave an in-house interview with the club about the summer window and FFP, and John shares some plans of what to expect from Villa's trip to Poland. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://tw...

Aston Villa are showing real tactical flexibility under Unai Emery this season, as Dan Rolinson and John Townley assess Villa's shape and Kamara & Cash's roles against Crystal Palace. Why we must keep the faith in Pau Torres & Ollie Watkins - Pau's defending will improve and Ollie WILL start scoring goals. We also look at Tielemans' impact, Villa's home form, a trip to Poland and Jhon Duran's wond...

Late drama at Villa Park with goals from Duran, Luiz and Bailey seal a big three points for Unai Emery's Aston Villa against Crystal Palace. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Townley reports back from Bodymoor Heath after Unai Emery's pre-Crystal Palace press conference with all you need to know ahead of Villa's home match this Saturday. Get the Europe Special: shorturl.at/imCJ3 Get our Claret & Blue email newsletter: https://shorturl.at/dnOX3 Listen to The Villa Bulletin: https://shorturl.at/egDQT 🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Ro...

We're trying something new on the podcast feed titled 'The Villa Bulletin' - for 10 minutes or so, our Aston Villa reporter John Townley will talk you through some of the biggest talking points in an easy to digest audio show to listen to at the gym, on your commute or tidying up around the house. On the first edition, John talks through both Unai Emery and Moussa Diaby's in-house VillaTV intervie...

On today's Monday show, Dan Rolinson and John Townley discuss a wide range of topics including Youri Tielemans comments during the international break, whether Ollie Watkins is good enough to be the 'main man', a farewell to Philippe Coutinho and the ticket prices for Everton/Europa Conference League group stages. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twi...

We've taken all 24* Aston Villa players available to Unai Emery this season and ranked them from first to last in order of importance. It's a difficult debate with so many players key to the way Emery wants to play football with Aston Villa.🎙🎙 * Listed on the first-team section of the Villa website Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinso...

Dan Rolinson and James Rushton sat down to review Aston Villa's summer business, 5 incomings and 8 notable outgoings all rated and graded in just one word. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson James Rushton: https://twitter.com/jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick share their thoughts on the away trip to Anfield with a full night's sleep to digest the events against Jurgen Klopp's side. On today's agenda - driven by your YouTube comments - is: Trent Alexander Arnold's influence | Aston Villa's naivety and footballing basics | Transfer window ambitions | The impact of the UECL | Outdated 3pm blackout rules 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitte...

Jurgen Klopp's Reds run riot at Anfield with goals from Szoboszlai, Salah and a Matty Cash own goal. Unai Emery's side looked off the pace and head into the international break with plenty to ponder. 🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Frankie Maguire: https://twitter.com/FrankieMaguire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

Join Dan Rolinson and John Townley to discuss all things Aston Villa. Unai Emery held his final press conference before the international break at Bodymoor as Villa prepare to play Liverpool this weekend. Recorded live at 6:15pm on 1st September 2023. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownl...

Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa has once again been overlooked for England selection by Gareth Southgate, despite Harry Maguire's inclusion in the squad having played 0 minutes this season. Why? 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Neil Dunworth: https://twitter.com/LoveMcGrathpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

Since the opening day defeat to Newcastle United, Aston Villa have won all three games, scoring 12 goals and conceding just once. Unai Emery has drilled his side, got them scoring goals and used that defeat to Newcastle United as a kick up the backside. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTow...

A brace from Matty Cash in the first half and then a goal from Moussa Diaby sealed all three points for Unai Emery's side on the road at Turf Moor. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Neil Dunworth: https://twitter.com/LoveMcGrathpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Townley reports back from Bodymoor Heath after Unai Emery's press conference ahead of the Burnley game. John answers questions on the Hibs performance, whether Zaniolo could feature against Burnley and the latest on Ollie Watkins' contract. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 L...

Dan Rolinson is joined by Dan Bardell and Matt Lynch to discuss Aston Villa's 5-0 win away against Hibernian in the Europa Conference League. Villa take the 5 goal advantage into the second leg of the Play Off round at Villa Park next Thursday. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Dan Bardell: https://twitter.com/danbardell Matt L...

Dan, Mat and John are back for another Monday show podcast with loads on the Aston Villa agenda. Jaden Philogene's exit to Hull City, Pau Torres' impact, fortress Villa Park and a look ahead to Hibernian. 🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownl...

Mat Kendrick is back from his summer podcast break to discuss a brilliant afternoon at Villa Park as Aston Villa breezed past Everton with a 4-0 win with goals from McGinn, Bailey, Douglas Luiz and Duran. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

John Townley reports back from Unai Emery's press conference ahead of the Everton game. John shares what Emery said about Sunday's opponents, Ashley Young's return to Villa Park and the latest on Nicolo Zaniolo. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Every single Monday throughout the season, we'll be posting a long form podcast show going through all the biggest Aston Villa talking points. On today's episode we look back at the Newcastle defeat with more clarity that Saturday evening's raw post-match show. We also assess the loss of Tyrone Mings and the psychological impact it may have had on the Villa players at St. James' Park. 🎙🎙 Follow us...

A bitterly disappointing day up in Newcastle, 5 goals conceded and a serious looking injury for Tyrone Mings... 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Dan Bardell: https://twitter.com/danbardell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Townley reports back from Unai Emery's first press conference of the season after being 'inside Bodymoor' this afternoon ahead of the Newcastle United game. John shares what Emery said about Saturday's opponents, Emi Buendia's serious injury and Aaron Ramsey's future. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https:/...

Dan Rolinson, John Townley and James Rushton sit down together to preview Aston Villa's season ahead of the 2023/24 campaign. Unai Emery's squad depth is assessed as well as Villa's business in the transfer window. We also make our bold predictions and map out Villa's Europa Conference League campaign. 🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/Da...

Aston Villa have been drawn against Hibernian/FC Luzern in the Europa Conference League Play Off Round. Villa will face either Hibernian or Luzern in a 2 legged game to be played on August 24th and 31st. Hibernan play FC Luzern over 2 legs on August 10th and 17th. The winner of the match will host Villa in the first leg. So it's a trip to Easter Road or Swissporarena on August 24th, before a Villa...

As we look to round up our pre-season coverage, we take a look back at the Lazio game and the wider talking points surrounding Aston Villa. With the new Premier League season kicking off in just 8 days time, we ask: Are Villa ready? 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more abo...