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Claret & Blue - An Aston Villa Podcast

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Welcome to Claret & Blue - An Aston Villa Podcast. Hosted by Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick & John Townley. On this podcast feed, we'll be posting a minimum of three 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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Episodes

Villa smash & grab their way to 3 massive points against Brighton

Dan Rolinson is joined by Matt Lynch to discuss Aston Villa's smash and grab win away at Brighton which sees them pick up a massive three points in the hunt for European football. Job done! πŸŽ™πŸŽ™ 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 BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson...

Apr 02, 2025β€’1 hr 3 min

Aston Villa are primed and ready for the run in

Dan Rolinson and John Townley answer your Aston Villa questions after Unai Emery's side booked their place at Wembley ahead of a crucial month ahead. πŸŽ™πŸŽ™ 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 BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.b...

Mar 31, 2025β€’1 hr 24 min

Rashford & Ramsey fire Aston Villa to Wembley Semi-Final

Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick as they share their instant reaction to Aston Villa's FA Cup Quarter Final victory over Preston North End, as Marcus Rashford and Jacob Ramsey fire Unai Emery's side to Wembley to face Crystal Palace πŸŽ™πŸŽ™ 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 BlueSky: https://bsky.app/p...

Mar 30, 2025β€’52 min

Aston Villa must beat Preston... there can be NO excuses

You might think it's arrogance or over confident to suggest Villa HAVE to beat Preston, but we've got an FA Cup semi-final at stake, we want to win the whole competition! There can be no excuses for Villa failing to beat Preston this Sunday. πŸŽ™πŸŽ™ 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 BlueSky: https://bsk...

Mar 29, 2025β€’39 min

Aston Villa & The FA Cup: This is what it means

Mat Kendrick loves the FA Cup. It's no secret. A pre-season predictions podcast doesn't exist without Mat Kendrick predicting Aston Villa will win the thing and so far in the five years the podcast has been going, his prediction has failed to come true. Until, we hope, this season - where Aston Villa have a chance, a real chance. πŸŽ™πŸŽ™ 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: ...

Mar 27, 2025β€’26 min

Answering Rashford's critics, a rest for Tielemans and talking double Dutch...

Aston Villa have had 15 senior players out representing their countries during this international break, but what exactly have each of them got up to? Here's our Aston Villa players on international duty round up for you! πŸŽ™πŸŽ™ 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 BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claret...

Mar 26, 2025β€’42 min

Ticket troubles, PSR frustration & Aston Villa's succession plans

Despite Villa not playing this weekend there's still absolutely loads to discuss on the latest Q&A episode, from PSG ticket troubles to PSR frustrations, there's never a quiet moment when it comes to Aston Villa. πŸŽ™πŸŽ™ 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 BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluep...

Mar 24, 2025β€’52 min

Mat Kendrick’s Villa Voicenotes: What I really think about that David Platt podcast

No journalist likes to be scooped on a big interview, especially when your own cowardice is the main thing that stopped you landing the exclusive in the first place. For the past five years or more I've been banging on to anyone who'd listen about wanting to get David Platt on the podcast, alas, while I've spent half a decade failing to pluck up the courage to contact him, Villa's presenting duo of Alan McInally and Kate Tracey beat me to it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

Mar 22, 2025β€’28 min

Empty stadiums, a row with Deano & the three months that saved Villa

Ashley Preece returns to the Claret & Blue podcast studio for the first time since leaving his role as Aston Villa correspondent in May 2023. Five years ago the world was thrown into chaos as the pandemic brought normal life to a halt. When the Premier League kicked back into gear during 'Project Restart' Ash was there to cover it every step of the way. πŸŽ™πŸŽ™ This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your ...

Mar 22, 2025β€’1 hr 2 min

What next for Aston Villa's 11 expiring contracts?

Aston Villa have 11 first-team players with contracts coming to an end in the summer transfer windows of 2025, 2026 and 2027. For a select few, their futures are firmly away from Villa Park, for others it's absolutely crucial to Villa's success under Unai Emery that they sign on renewed deals for their long-term futures. πŸŽ™πŸŽ™ 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://p...

Mar 20, 2025β€’39 min

The need to win trophies, Watkins in Dubai & breaking PSR rules

Aston Villa haven't played a match since Club Brugge and won't again till Preston in the FA Cup - but that won't stop us taking on another set of your Aston Villa questions. From breaking PSR rules (on purpose) to the envy of winning silverware, we've got your covered. πŸŽ™πŸŽ™ 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 Follo...

Mar 18, 2025β€’52 min

The Aston Villa Draft: Our controversial picks for best Villa XI

The Villa Social returns but with a man down... Dan Rolinson, James Rushton, Dan Bardell and Max Stokes head in to the Poddymoor Heath studio to take part in an Aston Villa draft challenge. Taking it in turns, the lads will pick an Aston Villa XI based off players from the beginning of the Premier League (1992) to today. πŸŽ™πŸŽ™ 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://p...

Mar 16, 2025β€’1 hr 5 min

PSG may be dangerous but underestimate Emery's Villa at your peril

A lot has been said about PSG in the knockouts of the Champions League and whilst they might be dangerous and one of the favourites for the competition, do not underestimate Unai Emery's Aston Villa side in this tie. πŸŽ™πŸŽ™ 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 BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluep...

Mar 14, 2025β€’29 min

Aston Villa: Champions League Quarter Finalists!

Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick to discuss Aston Villa reaching the Champions League Quarter Finals after beating Club Brugge 3-0 at Villa Park. Unai Emery's side will face PSG in the next round and yes, Marco Asensio CAN play! πŸŽ™πŸŽ™ 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 BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profi...

Mar 13, 2025β€’1 hr 15 min

Nervous or confident? Aston Villa’s UCL 2nd leg with Brugge awaits

Aston Villa take a two-goal advantage into the Champions League R16 2nd leg against Club Brugge after victory in the Jan Breydel stadium last week. Unai Emery's side have one eye on the Quarter Finals, but must not underestimate Brugge's threat - a game in which the first goal, for either side, would be absolutely crucial. πŸŽ™πŸŽ™ 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:/...

Mar 11, 2025β€’31 min

Aston Villa's best defence, Enzo impressing & understated Ramsey

On the latest Claret & Blue podcast Q&A, we answer your questions around Jacob Ramsey's role, who makes up Villa's best defence and who might 'do a Bogarde' in the summer? πŸŽ™πŸŽ™ 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 BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://...

Mar 10, 2025β€’59 min

Unai Emery's Claret & Blue army win away at Brentford

Dan Rolinson is joined by Matt Lynch to react to Aston Villa's 0-1 away win at Brentford. Ollie Watkins' goal at the start of the second half was enough to seal all three points and move Villa to 7th in the Premier League. πŸŽ™πŸŽ™ 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 BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/clare...

Mar 08, 2025β€’1 hr 5 min

Villa have to end 'post-Europe-slump' with result away at Brentford

Aston Villa will hope to build on a win in Europe on Wednesday by heading to Brentford on Saturday evening and bringing a positive result back to B6. πŸŽ™πŸŽ™ 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 BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.b...

Mar 07, 2025β€’57 min

Mat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes: I can't stop thinking about the FA Cup

Aston Villa are heading into March still in the Champions League and in contention to finish in a European place in the Premier League. But there's one competition that Mat Kendrick just cannot stop thinking about: The FA Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 06, 2025β€’9 min

Mings’ touch, late goals & advantage AVFC - The story of Villa in Brugge

Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick to dissect Aston Villa's first-leg clash away at Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Unai Emery's side ran out 1-3 winners Jan Breydel Stadium with goals from Marco Asensio and Leon Bailey. πŸŽ™πŸŽ™ 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 BlueSky: https://bs...

Mar 04, 2025β€’1 hr 3 min

Villa have their greatest chance of FA Cup glory in years

Dan Rolinson and John Townley react to Aston Villa's FA Cup Quarter Final match up with Preston North End, whilst also looking ahead to Brugge in the Champions League. πŸŽ™πŸŽ™ 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 BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/pro...

Mar 02, 2025β€’1 hr 28 min

Predicting the rest of the Champions League & how far Aston Villa will go

Dan Rolinson and John Townley share their predictions for the remainder of the Champions League, but not just for Aston Villa. They predict every single game remaining, all the way to the final in Munich. How far will Villa go in that? Well, stick around and find out. πŸŽ™πŸŽ™ 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...

Mar 01, 2025β€’34 min

Marco Asensio fires Aston Villa to the FA Cup Quarter Final

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick share their immediate post match thoughts after Aston Villa's FA Cup 5th round victory against Cardiff City. πŸŽ™πŸŽ™ 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 BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social ...

Mar 01, 2025β€’1 hr 6 min

Aston Villa have to go all out for the FA Cup against Cardiff

Dan Rolinson and John Townley discuss Aston Villa's home match against Cardiff City in the 5th Round of the FA Cup, potentially Villa's best bet in 'salvaging' anything from this season. πŸŽ™πŸŽ™ 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 BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: h...

Feb 26, 2025β€’1 hr 5 min

Mat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes - An away day to forget but with moments to remember

Mat Kendrick is back for another Villa Voicenotes after *checks notes* at rubbish defeat away at Crystal Palace? Fear not, it's not about the match, but on Robin Olsen's weird half-time warm up, celebrating with Morgan Rogers and some father-son bonding time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 26, 2025β€’18 min

Aston Villa's embarrassing performance away at Palace...

Dan Rolinson and Neil Dunworth share their instant reaction to Aston Villa's embarrassing defeat against Crystal Palace. After gaining 4 points against Liverpool and Chelsea, Villa fail to capitalise and are humiliated away at Selhurst Park. πŸŽ™πŸŽ™ 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 BlueSky: https://bsk...

Feb 25, 2025β€’51 min

Rotating Rogers, the Villa legend criteria & tales from the press box

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick head to Poddymoor Heath HQ to tackle another batch of your Aston Villa questions after the win against Chelsea. πŸŽ™πŸŽ™ 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 BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.soci...

Feb 24, 2025β€’1 hr 1 min

Asensio and Rashford sink stumbling Chelsea

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick return home from Villa Park to share their thoughts on Villa's 2-1 win against Chelsea in the Premier League. πŸŽ™πŸŽ™ 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 BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social...

Feb 22, 2025β€’1 hr 15 min

Konsa and Bailey boosts, must win vs Chelsea & Champions League draw reaction

Dan Rolinson is joined by John Townley after Unai Emery's pre-Chelsea press conference at Bodymoor Heath. If Ezri Konsa and Leon Bailey complete Friday's training session without issue they will return to the squad to face Chelsea on Saturday evening. Dan and John also share their thoughts on the UEFA Champions League draw. πŸŽ™πŸŽ™ 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:...

Feb 21, 2025β€’57 min

Aston Villa absolutely deserved more against Liverpool in 2-2 draw

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick return home from Villa Park to share their immediate thoughts on Aston Villa's performance against Liverpool during the 2-2 draw. πŸŽ™πŸŽ™ 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 BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/dan...

Feb 20, 2025β€’1 hr 2 min
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