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Claret & Blue Podcast

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Welcome to Claret & Blue - a podcast about all things Aston Villa. Hosted by Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick & John Townley. On this podcast feed, we'll be posting a minimum of four new episodes per week throughout the 2025/26 Premier League season. We look forward to talking all things Aston Villa with you as Unai Emery takes us on a Europa League Tour. Please follow the feed and get involved with the show. UTV!

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Rogers DOUBLE makes it 9 WINS IN A ROW for Aston Villa 14.12.2025 38:51

Dan Rolinson is joined by Matt Lynch to discuss Aston Villa's away win against West Ham. 2 goals from Morgan Rogers, including a beauty to make it 2-3 pick up a huge 3 points for Aston Villa. Tickets to Claret & Blue LIVE: https://shorturl.at/gLh0e 🎙🎙 GET UP TO 60% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-...

Aston Villa MUST keep their winning streak going against West Ham 12.12.2025 27:28

Dan Rolinson and John Townley catch up (from an airport) to briefly discuss Basel whilst looking ahead to Sunday's match against West Ham United. 🎙🎙 GET UP TO 60% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Follow us on Blu...

Aston Villa's second half subs brush past Basel in Europa League 11.12.2025 39:55

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick discuss Aston Villa's final Europa League game of 2025 after Unai Emery's side beat Basel away from home. Tickets to Claret & Blue LIVE: https://shorturl.at/gLh0e 🎙🎙 GET UP TO 60% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https...

Meet football's most loved physio: Aston Villa legend Jim Walker 10.12.2025 38:15

Mat Kendrick caught up with Villa legend Jim Walker at Poddymoor Heath HQ to hear all about Jim's new book and to reminisce on a 16 year career with Aston Villa. Get Jim's book here: curtis-sport.com 🎙🎙 GET UP TO 60% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Blue MAILBAG...

Reliving Arsenal, special Youri Tielemans & building an Unai Emery statue 08.12.2025 1:19:28

After an incredible last minute winner against Arsenal, Dan Rolinson and John Townley meet up to relive the special moment, whilst answering another round of your Aston Villa questions. 🎙🎙 Hockley Live Show tickets: https://shorturl.at/gLh0e GET UP TO 60% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-...

Aston Villa beat Arsenal with 95TH MINUTE WINNER! 06.12.2025 56:40

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick discuss a MASSIVE three points for Aston Villa at home to Arsenal. 🎙🎙 LIVE PODCAST: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aston-villa-qa-claret-blue-live-december-2025-tickets-1976333431495 GET UP TO 60% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Bl...

Unai Emery's in-form Aston Villa chase down title favourites Arsenal 04.12.2025 1:02:34

Dan Rolinson and John Townley look ahead to a massive game at Villa Park on Saturday as Arsenal rock up to B6. 🎙🎙 GET 20% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider:...

Watkins scores TWICE against Brighton in 7 GOAL THRILLER 03.12.2025 56:29

Dan Rolinson and Neil Dunworth discuss Aston Villa's fantastic 3-4 away win at Brighton. Join us at Hockley Social Club on 15.12 - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1976333431495?aff=oddtdtcreator 🎙🎙 GET 20% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://fo...

EXPLAINED: The real reason behind Ollie Watkins' terrible form 02.12.2025 23:03

Unai Emery has revealed that Ollie Watkins is suffering from knee pain first felt over a year ago, and his training load is now being carefully managed. 🎙🎙 GET 20% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Listen to the p...

Aston Villa: Unsustainably sustainable in their rise up the Premier League 01.12.2025 1:03:15

After the victory against Wolves in the Premier League, Dan Rolinson and John Townley answer your Aston Villa questions. 🎙🎙 GET 20% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast...

Aston Villa make hard work of BEATING Wolves 30.11.2025 39:42

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick return home from Villa Park to deliver their thoughts on Villa's performance against Wolves in the 1-0 win. 🎙🎙 GET 20% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Listen to the podcast on your...

Starting Malen, beating Wolves & reassessing our season predictions 28.11.2025 49:38

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back for another Fanzone preview show where they look ahead to the next fixture using your comments and opinions to set the agenda. 🎙🎙 GET 20% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Li...

Aston Villa WIN 7 IN A ROW at home after beating BSC Young Boys 27.11.2025 42:33

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick are live after another home win, this time in the Europa League against BSC Young Boys. 🎙🎙 GET 20% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast pr...

Celebrating offside goals, Villa Park's camera angle & can I have your shirt? 26.11.2025 32:00

On this week's Claret & Brew: Dan Rolinson, John Townley and Mat Kendrick each bring three things about Aston Villa that they hate to the discussion. Subjects must be niche and detailed specifics that really highlight the worst of football in 2025. 🎙🎙 GET 20% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day mo...

Morgan Rogers double lifts Villa into TOP FOUR 24.11.2025 1:06:23

Mat Kendrick and John Townley discuss Aston Villa's 2-1 win at Leeds United in the Premier League. 🎙🎙 GET 20% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tielemans to unlock Leeds, hostile Elland Road & will McGinn be ready? 21.11.2025 42:35

Aston Villa are back and so is our Fanzone show! Dan Rolinson and John Townley discuss Villa's upcoming trip to Leeds United with the help of the audience setting the agenda... 🎙🎙 GET 20% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1F...

Dean Saunders at his brilliant best in cracking Aston Villa interview 19.11.2025 1:06:39

Dean Saunders is lovingly serenaded by Mat Kendrick as the bubbly fans’ favourite takes Claret & Blue on a brilliant ramble down memory lane. Saunders shares hilarious stories about Big Ron Atkinson and his 90s Villa team-mates in an exclusive interview that’s not to be missed! 🎙🎙 GET 20% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it...

Classy Ezri Konsa, Unai Emery's Christmas tree & shoutout to Gary Xylophone 17.11.2025 44:44

In case the title didn't make it obvious enough, Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick are back in the Poddymoor Heath studio answering your questions - and as Villa didn't play at the weekend - it quickly descended into the usual Claret & Blue nonsense. GET 20% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-b...

THE CLARET & BLUE PODCAST 1000TH EPISODE SPECIAL 16.11.2025 1:46:54

6 years of the Claret & Blue podcast and 1000 episodes, from survival in the Premier League to experiencing European nights again. 3 different managers, plenty of wins (and defeats before a certain Mr Emery) and we've been here to follow Aston Villa every step of the way. 🎙🎙 GET 20% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-f...

Boots on wet turf, BBC WM's goal horn & the smell of matchday programmes 12.11.2025 29:59

On this week's Claret & Brew: Dan Rolinson, John Townley and Mat Kendrick each bring three things about Aston Villa that they love to the discussion. Subjects must be niche and detailed specifics that really highlight the best of our great club. 🎙🎙 GET 20% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money...

Beating Bournemouth, brilliant Buendia & fortress Villa Park 10.11.2025 1:23:02

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are LIVE to answer all your Aston Villa questions after the brilliant win against Bournemouth on Sunday. 🎙🎙 GET 20% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Listen to the podcast on your fav...

Aston Villa return to winning ways in style against Bournemouth 09.11.2025 41:34

Fresh after getting home from Villa Park, Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick jump online to discuss a fantastic win against Bournemouth. 🎙🎙 GET 20% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Listen to the podcast on your favour...

What do Aston Villa need to do to BEAT Bournemouth? 07.11.2025 43:59

Dan Rolinson and John Townley discuss your Aston Villa opinions on the upcoming Bournemouth game in the Premier League this Sunday. 🎙🎙 GET 20% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Listen to the podcast on your favour...

Maatsen and Malen sink Maccabi at Villa Park 07.11.2025 38:49

Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick to discuss Villa's Europa League win against Macabbi Tel Aviv. 🎙🎙 GET 20% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podf...

Building an Aston Villa XI using 11 DIFFERENT managers! 05.11.2025 32:29

On this week's Claret & Brew, Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick and John Townley attempt to build their Aston Villa XIs using players from 11 different managers. In a draft style format, the trio took turns to make their selections, with the rules that once a player was taken, they couldn't feature in the opposition team. So that's 11 different managers, a pool of 190 players to choose from, and three to...