Claret & Blue - An Aston Villa Podcast

Aston Villa fan and broadcaster Sam Tighe joins us on the podcast this week to help answer all of your burning Aston Villa questions. From Tyrone Mings' role next season, to finding Kamara's understudy, to the usual Claret & Blue silliness. 🎙🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Sam Tighe: https://twitter.com/stighefootball John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's tactical analysts Jon Mackenzie joins us on the podcast to look at why Villa were so successful last season and what they must do to improve ahead of a tough campaign next season. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Jon Mackenzie: https://twitter.com/jon_mackenzie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mat Kendrick returns with another instalment of his rambling ten minute monologues; Villa Voicenotes. On this episode, Mat shares his love of the Adidas brand and his excitement about next season's Aston Villa kit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a wild ride during the last 5 years as an Aston Villa fan. From the Championship to the Champions League, Dan Bardell tells the story of Villa's incredible rise under Unai Emery. Original music composed by Jake Ryan. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Dan Bardell: https://twitter.com/danbardell Jake Ryan: https://twitter.com/jakeryancello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and John Townley explain how the new league phase system will work in next season's UEFA Champions League. 🎙🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; 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 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan and John go through each of Villa's first team players to assess their Aston Villa futures under Unai Emery heading in to next season's Champions League & Premier League campaign. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; 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 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's awards season on Claret & Blue, and you know how we like to do things differently. Presenting, the Aston Villa Alternative End of Season awards.🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; 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 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No, we're not talking about the 90 minutes against Crystal Palace, so here's to a brilliant season under Unai Emery, we're in the Champions League!! 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; 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 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Frankie Maguire: https://twitter.com/FrankieMaguire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and John Townley get together one more time for a final Premier League Match Preview of the season. A trip to Crystal Palace, nothing to play for, changes to make, and a Predictions League to settle... 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; 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 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mat Kendrick's latest Villa Voicenotes sees him discuss Super John McGinn and his love for the wee Scottish midfield maestro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and John Townley attempt to pick one player from each of the other 19 Premier League clubs to bring to Vill a (hypothetically) in a dream/realistic signing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick answer all your Aston Villa questions after Unai Emery secured Champions League qualification. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

They've done it. Unai Emery's Aston Villa will play in next year's Champions League! What an incredible season! 🎙🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; 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 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick to get their instant match reaction after Villa's final home game of the Premier League season. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and John Townley sit down together for a Liverpool "preview" whilst looking at the bigger picture with Spurs vs Man City on the horizon too. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Villa Voicenotes, Mat Kendrick shares with you everything he learned when Gabby Agbonlahor met with Chris Heck... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick after the final whistle in Greece as they share their instant reaction to Villa's away defeat at Olympiacos as they crash out of the Europa Conference League. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; 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 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Kountourou is back on the Claret & Blue podcast to preview the second leg with Dan Rolinson, and no, he's not as smug as you might expect after the first leg. This tie is not over. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Stephen Kountourou: https://twitter.com/SteveKountourou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aston Villa face Olympiacos on Thursday night needing the comeback of all comebacks to reach the Europa Conference League final. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's taken thirty years to set the record straight... but finally the man booed off Villa Park for singing You'll Never Walk Alone on the Holte's Last Stand against Liverpool, has the Dave Chance to explain why on Claret & Blue. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and John Townley reflect on Villa's defeat away at Brighton and answer your all your Villa questions ahead of a big week. 🎙🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Dan Rolinson and Neil Dunworth as they give their instant reaction to Aston Villa's defeat away at Brighton. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Villa Voicenotes, Mat Kendrick reflects emotionally on the 30th year anniversary of the Holte's Last Stand and, sadly, yes there is more singing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Dan Rolinson and John Townley for a preview for Aston Villa's big game against Brighton this Sunday, where a win COULD seal a top four finish for Villa. Learn more about CPR here: https://www.bhf.org.uk/revivr 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; 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 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson as they return from Villa Park to get their thoughts on the Europa Conference League semi-final first leg. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are joined by Greek Football Specialist Stephen Kountourou from the Hellas Football podcast to get a lowdown on our opposition Olympiacos. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; 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 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't go down to the comments yet, just hear us out. "What more can Emery achieve for Villa" I hear you cry. Well, a Premier League title? One day perhaps. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; 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 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So much to discuss in this week's Q&A as John Townley and Dan Rolinson do their very best to answer all your Aston Villa questions, mostly surrounding Villa's quest for the Top Four. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Dalian Atkinson’s family strive to honour his memory, Mat Kendrick and Dalian’s big brother Paul reminisce about the Villa legend’s lasting legacy. For more info visit: https://www.shropshirecommunityfoundation.org.uk/give/dalian-atkinson-legacy-fund 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick for their instant reaction after returning home from Villa Park after the 2-2 draw against Chelsea. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Townley reports back from Bodymoor Heath as Aston Villa gear up for a big game against Chelsea at Villa Park. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For a long time, most Aston Villa fans would automatically pick Mark Bosnich as their go-to-goalkeeper in a best Villa XI of the Premier League era. But, has a certain Argentine goalkeeper thrown his hat into the ring now? 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mat Kendrick is back again with a (topical) Villa Voicenotes, and this time it's a chat about Unai Emery's new contract. Buzzing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are here to tell you why Ollie Watkins deserves to win the Premier League's Player of the Year award. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unai Emery has committed his future to Aston Villa by agreeing terms on a new contract, so Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back for a bonus episode to react to the news, how could they not?! 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What an unbelievable week it's been for Aston Villa. Unai Emery does it again. On today's podcast, Dan and John answer a whole range of your Aston Villa questions, this episode is packed full of different topics. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick share their instant reaction to Aston Villa's impressive win against Bournemouth. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; 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 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aston Villa face Bournemouth after their Europa Conference League exploits on Thursday, where a win would see them firmly in the driving seat for the top four. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; 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 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Townley just couldn't resist having a chat about that night in Lille. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes returns and for once, it's a topical look at Aston Villa. Fresh after watching Emi Martinez's penalty saves in France, Mat shares his 10 minute (ish) glowing review of Unai Emery's Aston Villa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We share our instant reaction to Aston Villa's 2nd leg match away at Lille in the Europa Conference League quarter final. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue 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/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aston Villa's quest for Champions League qualification may require them to finish inside the top four, so how do they do that? On today's episode, we compare Villa's remaining Premier League games against Spurs' fixture list. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Townley has landed in France and jumped straight on a podcast with Dan Rolinson to give us a flavour into Lille and what Villa can expect this week in the Europa Conference League. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a bumper edition of the Claret & Blue podcast, both John Townley and Mat Kendrick join Dan Rolinson to discuss a brilliant weekend for Aston Villa. 🎙🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue 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/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Dan Rolinson and Matt Lynch as they share their instant post match reaction to Aston Villa's 0-2 win away at Arsenal. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Matt Lynch: https://twitter.com/mattlyynch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and John Townley get their heads together to preview Aston Villa's trip to the Emirates, and how Unai Emery's side could come away with points against Arteta's side. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount vist; www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick share their instant reaction to Aston Villa's 2-1 win against LOSC Lille at Villa Park. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount vist; 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 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mat Kendrick returns with another Villa Voicenotes episode, this time, an ode to 'good neighbours' both inside and outside of our beloved Villa Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aston Villa are back in Europa Conference League action this Thursday, so Dan Rolinson and John Townley discuss how Villa will approach the tie at Villa Park. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back at Poddymoor Heath HQ to answer all your questions ahead of a big week for Aston Villa. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount vist; www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick discuss their immediate post match thoughts after Villa threw away a 2-0 lead against Brentford to draw 3-3. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount vist; www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Townley discusses Aston's Villa performance, team selection and fitness concerns after the defeat at the Etihad. 🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discounts visit: www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mat Kendrick is back with another Villa Voicenotes and this time he's discussing some of the best and worst of Villa loanees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the Claret & Blue podcast, Dan and John take a look at building an Aston Villa XI based off some wild - but "true" transfer rumours from down the years. This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discounts visit: www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue 🎙🎙 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back to answer your Aston Villa questions after the win against Wolves and before Man City on Wednesday. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit; www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Read the Morgan Rogers quotes: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/unai-emery-calls-championship-player-28917743 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/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A really big three points for Aston Villa as they finally get one over local rivals Wolves. 🎙🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discounts visit: https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast 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/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mat Kendrick is back with another episode of Villa Voicenotes, for all you Villa Voicenotes fans. On this episode, Mat picks out five things that he's "seen this week" that he must simply share with you. From Dean Saunders, to Watkins' England exploits and an upcoming wedding... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back with another Inside Bodymoor preview show as the Premier League returns with Wolves visiting Villa Park this weekend. This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, to get the best discounts visit: https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue 🎙🎙 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the Claret & Blue podcast, Dan Rolinson and John Townley bring you the Aston Villa Hall of Fame. In each episode, we'll nominate four new players into the Hall of Fame to celebrate the very best of Aston Villa players and staff from down the years. 🎙🎙🎙 Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PR0jOlGTN-w 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back to answer all your Aston Villa questions during the international break with Wolves on the horizon this weekend. Ezri Konsa and Ollie Watkins' England performances, to sponsorship and FFP, to *that* Leon Bailey article... 🎙🎙 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/B3fwvbR--Wk 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson explains how fifth place in the Premier League could secure Champions League football next season. The format for European competition next season is changing, so whether Villa make it into the Champions League, Europa League or Conference League, it will be a different system to the one we're all used to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy the mayhem as Mat Kendrick and his son feast on a free lunch, waste a fortune on trains and argue about his classic shirt collection away at West Ham United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with our third episode of Aston Villa confessions! This time, John Townley and Dan Rolinson react to the weird and wonderful of your anonymous Villa confessions. From actively wanting Aston Villa to lose matches, to sending Juan Pablo Angel a Valentine's Day card (and getting a reply) and why booing Jack Grealish is wrong. 🎙🎙 Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Gu5qyIPdGx8 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick and John Townley are in the Poddymoor Heath studio - for the first time as a trio - to answer all your Aston Villa related questions. Villa head in to the international break off the back of a 1-1 draw away at West Ham, so, is Champions League qualification for next season "in their hands"? 🎙🎙🎙 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast 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/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and Matt Lynch dissect Aston Villa's 1-1 against West Ham after late drama at the London Stadium. 🎙🎙 Watch the podcast on our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/H4FdloRsfhI Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Matt Lynch: https://twitter.com/mattlyynch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are reunited for their usual Inside Bodymoor show after Mat Kendrick stepped in last week. The two react to Villa's draw in the UECL draw, whilst looking ahead to the West Ham match. 🎙🎙 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast 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/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick react to a BIG win at Villa Park against Ajax in the Europa Conference League. 🎙🎙 Watch the podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0HU93XwfC9phXsLEpOl0Vg 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

After opening a mystery box of Aston Villa relics on the podcast this week, Mat Kendrick wanders down memory lane to discuss the Heroes & Villains fanzine and his fond memories of writing for the publication 'back in the day' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick were sent two heavy boxes of Aston Villa programmes, books and video tapes dating back to the early 1980s. So, they decided to open the box, for the first time, on the podcast. 🎙🎙 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast 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/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick are back once again and this time they're answering all your Aston Villa questions. How will Unai Emery cope without captain John McGinn? Are we concered by Diaby and Zaniolo's form? Can Villa still make it into the Champions League places? All that, and loads more on this week's Claret & Blue podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick react to a terrible afternoon at Villa Park. 🎙🎙🎙 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eager and enthusiastic as he is, John Townley has recorded his own post Ajax - pre Spurs video from an airport in Amsterdam. John gives his verdict on Villa's draw away at Ajax whilst looking ahead to the massive game against Spurs on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick reflect on Aston Villa's 0-0 away draw against Ajax whilst building up to a huge game in the race for the Champions League, as Tottenham travel to Villa Park this Sunday. 🎙🎙 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast 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/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and Frankie Maguire discuss the first leg action from Ajax vs Aston Villa, as it's all to play for heading into the second leg this time next week. 🎙🎙 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Step aside all of Mat Kendrick's former favourite Villa centre forwards and make room for a Mr Ollie Watkins. In the form of his life and set to break Gabby Agbonlahor's Premier League goal record for Villa (one day) it's time for ten minutes of chat around just how good Ollie Watkins is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Powell, our business and finance expert here at Reach PLC, joins us on the Claret & Blue podcast this week to discuss FFP, or PSR as it's now more commonly known. After Villa posted losses for the 2022-23 season of £120 million, we take a look at what that *actually* means for the club. 🎙🎙 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and John Townley look ahead to Aston Villa's trip to Ajax in the Europa Conference League round of 16 match. b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Q&A time on the Claret and Blue podcast, brought to you from our studio space: Poddymoor Heath. On today's show, Dan Rolinson and John Townley discuss the win against Luton, POTY contender Ollie Watkins, the race for the top four and much more. 🎙🎙 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Townley is here today with a solo impromptu podcast as Dan is still without wi-fi after his house move! So, John's had a go at breaking down the game at Kenilworth Road and offering his thoughts on Villa's late win against Luton Town. 🎙 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mat Kendrick shares some behind the scenes details from our big sit down exclusive with Big Ron Atkinson. Snoring dogs, to dodgy phone signal and a logistical headache to organise, but we got there, and we got some brilliant stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Ron Atkinson is 85 this week and is still as sharp as a tack when it comes to recalling his memories as Aston Villa manager from 30 years ago. In this exclusive interview, he shares brilliant anecdotes from his swaggering 1991-1994 reign, including funny stories about Sir Doug Ellis, Paul McGrath and other famous claret and blue names from the past. 🎙🎙 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first part of our exclusive interview with big Ron Atkinson, Mat Kendrick takes him on a trip down memory lane, 30 years back to the 1994 Coca Cola League Cup final, where Aston Villa beat Manchester United at Wembley. 🎙🎙 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast 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/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dean Smith raised a few eyebrows when he crossed the pond to tackle his next managerial challenge - despite having offers from around the Championship - but as 62,000 fans roared Charlotte FC on to their first win of the new MLS season on Saturday night, the former Aston Villa boss has turned over an exciting chapter in his career. 🎙🎙🎙 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast 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/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back with another episode of answering your Aston Villa questions. This week, we look back on a relatively comfortable win against Forest, how brilliant Leon Bailey is, and why Manchester United are nothing to fear. 🎙🎙🎙 Join the WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EX0z3LCooZLITPpeTdStXn Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast 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/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aston Villa win, Manchester United lose. It's a good weekend init? 🎙🎙 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a big one at Villa Park this weekend as Nuno's Nottingham Forest visit B6 in their bid to avoid relegation from the Premier League, meanwhile, Unai Emery's side will be looking to cement their place in the top four with victory. 🎙🎙 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and John Townley host the first ever Aston Villa Fan Show on Claret & Blue where we took your calls on all things Villa. Get involved with future episodes by emailing dan.rolinson@reachplc.com Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Villa Voicenotes, Mat Kendrick takes to the microphone to discuss why a move away from Villa Park for Aston Villa simply isn't an option Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and John Townley have a unscripted chat about Youri Tielemans' role in this Aston Villa side. This video was filmed prior to Boubacar Kamara's ACL injury, so keep that in mind. 🎙🎙 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pau Torres returned to Unai Emery's Aston Villa starting line up this weekend, and Villa beat Fulham pretty comfortably. Coincidence? We think not. 🎙🎙 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aston Villa return to winning ways and make it back to back away wins! With Tottenham losing at home to Wolves, Villa head back into the top four... 🎙🎙🎙 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Rob Warner: https://twitter.com/Real_Rob_Warner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Townley reports back from the latest Unai Emery press conference at Villa Park to discuss: ➕ Torres & Digne ➕ Iroegbunam's mission ➕ Bouncing back from defeat 🎙🎙 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whilst the Man United defeat and the Boubacar Kamara injury double whammy hurt like hell, there's still plenty of reasons for Aston Villa fans to remain positive, in fact, here's six of them! 🎙🎙 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mat Kendrick is back for another Villa Voicenotes and this week he's taking a look at some Aston Villa urban myths and whether they can be debunked or not. A euphoric Gabby Agbonlahor, Mita Copiers confusion and Emile Heskey's embarrassing phone call all feature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aston Villa have suffered yet another injury setback with Boubacar Kamara picking up a significant knee ligament injury in the defeat to Man United at Villa Park. 🎙🎙 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aston Villa lose a third successive game at Villa Park at the hands of Manchester United. 🎙🎙 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back to preview a huge game for Aston Villa, probably the biggest of the season so far, it's Manchester United at Villa Park. A win would see Villa open up an 11 point gap to 6th place, whilst defeat to United on Sunday would bring the points gap to just five points... 🎙🎙 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/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back with another Premier League combined XI as the two look to pick a side made up of Aston Villa and Manchester United players... 🎙🎙 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes are back and this time it's a trip down memory lane to discuss the Sports Argus... for those of a certain generation you'll remember the 'pink paper' well, but to the "younger dudes" listening (Kendrick's words) then come along and learn a little about a footballing tradition. Features rough impression of Doug Ellis. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices