Married to Claret and Blue - an Aston Villa Podcast

Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert discuss Villa's courageous win against Arsenal after beating Citeee only 3 days before. Verna highlights how tired but valiant the team were. I think they agree that Arsenal are vey good but missed their chances. But also they agree this is something magical happening. It wasn't the same as against Man City, but we still win with grit and guts !! And hats off...

Husband and wife Verna and Rupert discuss Villa's domination of Pep's Triple winning Man City. On  an extraordinary night and performance the guys heap praise on the whole team and Emery's selection genius. The stats for the match completely ridiculous as Villa hound city players in 13 turnovers and rack up 22 shots against only 2 for City.  Records broken by Villa and Pep  Incredib...

Husband and wife Team Rupert and Verna discuss another point gained away from home, but another strange performance. Perhaps VaR and a definite sending off not going our way reduced our best spell. Martinez saves 3 times to keep Villa in the game. A  wonderful equaliser from the lethal Watkins (even Verna accepting he is now at a different level). Zaniolo now a real problem. The Battle of the...

Husband and wife Team Rupert and Verna discuss Villa remarkable break through into the CL top 4 places and the Euro elite . Villa ride their luck in the first half to win a very close game at the Tottenham stadium. Emery's first half team a disaster but he is genius and made changes at half time which won the game. Tielmans, Martinez and Watkins all brilliant  Villa's high line catches out So...

Husband and wife Rupert and Verna are stunned to talk about an incredibly underwhelming performance and loss against Nottingham Forest. The away day blues continue, with now our third loss and some very poor performances - Houston we have problem! Scores for the players historically low for an Emery team - some 1s and 2s dished out.  We are still brilliant, but we need Ramsey and Moreno back...

Husband and wife Rupert and Verna discuss the convincing win over limp Luton. Professional, convincing Villa make light work of the Hatters playing only in 3rd gear. Are Villa fans greedy, three goals not enough against woeful Luton? How can 3 or 4. 1 be a hammering when we have recently scored 6 against Brighton?  Verna notices the "tell" from Dougie Luiz for the Austin Mcfee masterclass fre...

Husband and wife Rupert and Verna share a Jalfrezi and champagne with friends Mark and Sally. Rupert and Mark discuss the incredible year the Villa have had under Emery. They discuss Gerrard's final moments, the rumours of Poch joining and how lucky we were to get Emery. What is it about Unai that is so good and why does it suit Villa and the players so much? What has happened in the last month to...

Husband and wife team Rupert and Verna struggle to come to terms with Villa's continued progress after swatting aside another media darling. Verna thinks no player below a 9. Rupert discusses Zaniolo's best game. The Villa midfield boss the game, the attackers destroy the Hammers between the lines and Konsa enjoys being fouled.  Are Villa playing 4.2.2.2 or a box midfield or is 4.1.1.1.1.1.1?...

Husband and wife Team Rupert and Verna mull over yesterdays game and whether Villa gained a very valuable point or missed out on going third.  Are Wolves the dirtiest team in the premiership? A weird game of disruption, time wasting and non footballing skills. Should Verna drink Chablis while watching the Villa? Must Rupert drop F bombs in front of the kids once Villa score? A few positives w...

Husband and wife Team Rupert and Verna love the Villa's superb demolition of the "best of the rest" team Brighton. So much to love - result, scoreline, hat tricks, League table and players scores in the 9 and 10s. Emery's best game?  Hosted by Audiomeans. Visit audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite for more information.

Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert discuss the Villa's away win against Chelsea. Rupert focusses on the positives of : 3 points, away win, clean sheet, Watkins off the mark. Verna takes an alternative view: loves the win, but disappointed in the pattern of play, another anonymous performance from Watkins, would Chelsea have won with 11 and why Villa didn't create many chances.   Hosted by...

Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert are joined by their Cousin Nick to discuss the remarkable turnaround in the Palace game. Verna opens with a moving tribute to Rupert's father who was buried today. Back to the football Nick and Rupert discuss this very strange game but hugely important result. Is Crazy Horse Jhon Duran officially VP's new cult hero? Why we are still weak at the back? Will Vil...

Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert start the podcast with a discussion on Villa's comfortable and at times superb performance against Burnley. As usual they get sidetracked with Verna sharing the problems of watching the VIlla when travelling and Rupert gets annoyed with the overuse of the word statement by football commentators. Returning to the match the couple love the 3 at the back, the pu...

While the hubby is away, wife Verna takes over the controls and discusses a convincing win over Everton.  An all round team performance with unlikely heroes in Digne, Bailey and Duran.  McGinn man of the match.   Hosted by Audiomeans. Visit audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite for more information.

Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert share the misery of the mauling by the Magpies, the seemingly awful injury to Tyrone Mings and the woeful performances of some senior players.  Its been a dreadful 4 days since the news of Buendia's injury and it just got much worse today.  Its first game you have to question Emery's judgment on team selection and some dreadful performances. But its...

Polish based Journalist Jo Harper discusses with his cousin Rupert  - the season finished  - Gerrard losing the dressing room  - Player of the season - Emery  - Matty Cash's TV advertising  Hosted by Audiomeans. Visit audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite for more information.

Married to Claret and Blue conduct live interviews at their own wedding. While family and guests party in the marque in the garden Rupert drags his close friends and Villa supporters into his studio to discuss; the season just finished, Emery, the best game, player of the season and looking forward to next season.  Lots of beer, champagne and wine consumed, quite a lot of shouting and Rupert...

One part of the matrimonial partnership (Rupert) considers the value of Villa's new record signing Moussa Diaby. Using a variety of data sources, interviews with ex coaches & sporting directors plus what EL Presidente Unai Emery thinks; the pod highlights where Diaby will excel and where he will need to improve for a successful Villa and premiership career. Another great week in the transfer w...

Newsflash - 15mins immediate reaction on Pau Torres signing. Rupert on his own as Verna tries to get the first interview with Pau  Hosted by Audiomeans. Visit audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite for more information.

Husband and wife Team Rupert and Verna are joined by their good friend Steve Rogers and say goodbye to their Villa supporting pal. Steve joins the married couple in discussions on the excellent signings of Pau Torres and Youri Tielemans, plus who might suffer and lose their starting spot. What next on these exciting upgrades to an already good team? The episode ends with an hilarious quiz from Ver...

Verna and Rupert rejoice with the tremendous news that Unai and his team of Lions qualify for Europa Conference League in an exhilarating but nerve shredding season ending game at VP. Rejoice, Rejoice the brave players handle the nerves and make us all proud  Hosted by Audiomeans. Visit audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite for more information.

Verna squeezes in a celebratory pod before going shopping to Carrefour.  Rupert and V congratulate Emery and the 10 superb Villa players and question whether Leon Player is in fact a wooden decoy duck They also discuss the slim chances of qualifying for the Europa league and the increasing possibility of a Europa Conference challenge. Up the Villa  Hosted by Audiomeans. Visit audiomeans....

Verna returns to join her loving relationship with Aston Villa (and her husband Rupert) and they adore the meal the Villains made of the Cockerels. Europe back on (ignore what we said last week). 2 games to go - come on! Hosted by Audiomeans. Visit audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite for more information.

Verna away in the UK so sad husband Rupert has to manage solo the the loss against the Poddleheads. We look and play like a big team with an identity, but don't yet have that killer touch. But keep the faith  Hosted by Audiomeans. Visit audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite for more information.

Immediate match reaction from Husband and Wife team Rupert and Verna after Villa suffocate Fulham to win at home for the 5th successive time and go 5th in the Premiership. Very poor fare, but who cares as Emery's incredible resurgence continues. Ming's scores to make Verna very happy and we score again in Emery's 20th match Hosted by Audiomeans. Visit audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite for...