Claret & Blue Podcast

Aston Villa women have climbed to fifth place in the Women’s Super League less than three years after gaining promotion out of the Championship in 2020. It’s been an incredible rise for the women’s team, fans can be excited for the future, and proud of the achievement so far. We caught up with our Villa Women’s reporter, Hannah Pinnock, to discuss the club’s ascent under Carla Ward and the prospec...

Jude Aston is an 18 year old Aston Villa fan. He’s dealt with the challenges of Cerebral Palsy for as long as he can remember. After developing complications after an operation, his right leg was fused in an upright position towards his chest, causing severe pain. In December 2022, he made the decision to have his leg amputated in the search for a new life of independence. Less than 4 weeks later...

Aston Villa's Brazilian dynamic midfielder Douglas Luiz signed a new deal in October 2022 after interest from Arsenal in the summer transfer window. Since then, Unai Emery's transformed Douglas Luiz into a player most would consider one of the first names on the team sheet. Long term, if Aston Villa want to reach the heights of European football, players like Douglas Luiz will be a key component i...

Ollie Watkins has been putting in the hard yards at Bodymoor Heath, staying behind for extra training sessions and working on his finishing. Scoring 6 goals in 8 games in 2023, Watkins' hard-work is paying off. Despite an England snub by Gareth Southgate recently (more time on the training field with Unai Emery!) - we firmly believe Ollie Watkins should receive a brand new Aston Villa contract. 🎙🎙...

After dominating most of the game, Aston Villa ran out 3-0 winners at Villa Park this afternoon against relegation threatened Bournemouth. Goals from Douglas Luiz, Jacob Ramsey and Emi Buendia sealed all three points which saw Villa edge ever closer to the top half of the Premier League table. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep...

"It's not as good as it used to be" and "It's trendy to have a moan about Villa Park" are two contrasting opinions you'll see amongst the Aston Villa fanbase in regards to the atmosphere at Villa Park. Can the club itself do anything differently? Do the players have to inspire the crowd, or do the crowd inspire the players? What about Project B6 and their efforts? There's lots to discuss when it c...

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery insists a draw was the fair result against West Ham at the London Stadium, but has questioned the referee's decision to award the hosts a penalty. Ollie Watkins broke the deadlock as he scored his 9th goal of the season by heading in Alex Moreno's cross, but just nine minutes later, Said Benrahma levelled from the penalty spot. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT:...

Aston Villa travel to the London Stadium this weekend to face a West Ham United side sat just 1 point above the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Unai Emery's men will hope to climb out of 11th place (at last) with another win on the road. Fresh from Bodymoor Heath, Ashley Preece chats with John Townley about Emery's latest presser, injury updates and a predicted XI for Sunday's match. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR...

As Manchester United were humiliated 7-0 by their rivals Liverpool, it got us thinking, so here are the 7 times Aston Villa gave their opponents a good hiding. 🎙🎙 Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John T...

A comical own goal from Joachim Andersen is enough for Aston Villa to claim all three points, a clean sheet and back-to-back victories after the win at Everton last weekend. 🎙🎙 Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatK...

The Claret & Blue Q&A is back! In the hot-seat this time is John Townley who sat down with Dan Rolinson to answer YOUR Aston Villa questions. Cameron Archer's Villa future, playing out from the back, signings to improve the side, and favourite snacks at the cinema... it wouldn't be Claret & Blue without a silly question or two, would it? 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme....

Aston Villa win on the road against Everton where Ollie Watkins scored his 5th goal in 5 consecutive Premier League fixtures. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit...

John Townley and Mat Kendrick review Aston Villa's 4-2 home defeat to Arsenal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ashley Preece and John Townley break down Aston Villa's trip to the Etihad Stadium as they talk Jack Grealish, Jhon Duran and Ollie Watkins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mat Kendrick and John Townley look back on a frustrating afternoon for Aston Villa as they twice led against Leicester City Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ashley Preece and John Townley break down Aston Villa's transfer deadline day and assess the squad heading into the rest of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ollie Watkins' header from a Douglas Luiz free-kick is enough to seal all three points for Aston Villa. That's Unai Emery's third consecutive away win for Villa, the first manager to do so since John Gregory. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: htt...

Danny Ings joins West Ham in a £15m deal, Cameron Archer has already been loaned out to Middlesbrough. Villa have signed 19 year old Jhon Duran, but are still light in the forward areas. What master plan does Unai Emery have hiding up his sleeves? 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://b...

A big win at Villa Park against Leeds United sees Unai Emery take 13 points from 18 available - that's more points than Steven Gerrard amassed this season, whilst playing 7 games more than Emery... 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitte...

It’s bitterly disappointing for Aston Villa as they exit the FA Cup in the third round thanks to two late goals from Stevenage. Aston Villa haven’t won an FA Cup tie since 2016… 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod...

If only Leon Bailey had slotted that ball away in the final minute! 😩😩 A dismal first half showing saw changes at half-time and a triple substitution in the second half which did turn the tide, however, only enough for Villa and Wolves to share the points. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes...

What a way to bring in the New Year! A HUGE 3 points for Unai Emery's Aston Villa! 😍😍 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Dan Rolinson: https://twit...

Aston Villa's return to Premier League action on Boxing Day ends in defeat to Liverpool... 🎙🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8u Mat Kendrick: https://...

Aston Villa return to Premier League action on Boxing Day against Liverpool. Welcome back, Aston Villa. We've missed you... 😍 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Send a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bi...

Our Claret & Blue Christmas Special is here, as it's time for 𝘆𝗼𝘂 to test your Aston Villa knowledge. For the first time, our 'Not in the Pub, Pub Quiz' is LIVE so you can play along at home! Join us from 7pm for a big Claret & Blue quiz to round off 2022. 🥰🍾 🎙🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest epis...