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Mat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes: An important message to all you optimists!

Mat Kendrick returns for another edition of Villa Voicenotes, his <10 minute solo podcast chatting whatever Villa topic he chooses. This week, it's the unfamiliar feeling of hope and optimism amongst the Villa fanbase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 29, 202411 min

Why we're more excited about Morgan Rogers than any other Villa player this season

Morgan Rogers is bloody good isn't he? That's the main takeaway from this podcast. We get asked so often in our Q&A episodes about Morgan Rogers, but rather than give him a 5 minute answer and move on, we've dedicated a whole 20 minute chat about him. This kid is special, and Unai Emery is only going to make him even better. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 27, 202425 min

Get to know Amadou Onana: The "PERFECT" Aston Villa transfer

On the podcast today, Dan Rolinson is joined by Joe Thomas from the 'Royal Blue' Everton podcast from the Liverpool Echo. Aston Villa completed the signing of Amadou Onana earlier in the window and as he's set to play his first minutes in claret & blue in the US this weekend, we wanted to get to know a little more about our Belgian midfielder. 00:00 - Intro 01:25 - 1. Natural ball-winner 06:13 - 2. Big game player 11:09 - 3. Aerial ability 13:26 - 4. Not fitting Dyche's system 24:22 - 5. Infectious personality 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Joe Thomas: https://twitter.com/joe_thomas18 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 26, 202432 min

Meet the 'Mystery Man' from the brilliant Aston Villa's adidas advert

Aston Villa fans were left confused by a random cameo in the brilliant adidas advert that launched the new home shirt this week. So Mat Kendrick did some proper work, and found out who it was. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 25, 202422 min

Aston Villa Q&A | Joao Felix rumour, Jacob Ramsey linked with Spurs & Trophy dream

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back for their weekly Aston Villa Q&A and there's loads to discuss. Could a move for Joao Felix actually happen, why Jacob Ramsey won't join Spurs and the quest for silverware next season. 🎙🎙🎙 00:00 - Intro 00:41 - John's Philogene stat 03:13 - More signings? 5:58 - The Joao Felix rumour 10:01 - Archer and Duran 16:03 - Is winning a trophy a priority? 23:34 - Jacob Ramsey linked with Spurs 29:11 - Why are some transfers more secret than others 31:38 - Podcast housekeeping 33:49 - "Bad take of the week" 35:37 - Selling Kamara This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 24, 202444 min

Kit expert on Aston Villa's adidas 2024/25 home kit

Rob Warner joins us on the podcast to share his industry verdict into Aston Villa's adidas deal and offers some key insights into shirt production. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Rob Warner: twitter.com/Real_Rob_Warner CALM - The Campaign Against Living Miserably - https://www.thecalmzone.net/ Mind, Body and Sole - https://www.mindbodysole.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 23, 202440 min

What happened the last time Aston Villa played in the European Cup? - A TRIP DOWN WITTON LANE

Welcome to a new series on Claret & Blue called A Trip Down Witton Lane - a play on a trip down memory lane, of course. On each episode, we'll take you back through the Villa archives and discuss moments from the club's illustrious history. On episode one, we're joined by Aston Villa historian, author and claret & blue fanatic Colin Abbott as we take a look at what happened the last time Aston Villa played in the European Cup. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Colin: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Colin-J.-Abbott/author/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 22, 202441 min

Mat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes: This grumpy old man's in a friendly mood

Mat Kendrick is back with another of his bitesize Aston Villa Voicenotes and this week he's in a friendly mood! No, he's still a grumpy old man, we mean pre-season friendlies. Mat recalls his top 3 favourite Aston Villa moments from pre-season of years gone by. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 20, 202413 min

8 things we learned after Aston Villa beat Walsall in pre-season

Dan Rolinson is joined by Mat Kendrick and John Townley to talk about Aston Villa's 3-0 win against Walsall in pre-season, and whilst the result absolutely doesn't matter, here are 8 things we learned during the win. 🎙🎙🎙 00:00 - Intro 01:53 - Nice to have Villa back 04:26 - Special one-off kit 06:57 - Buendia, Ramsey & Mings 09:31 - Moussa Diaby exit 18:04 - Morgan Rogers is bloody good 23:09 - Boot tracking 26:01 - It's only pre-season 28:42 - New signings scouted This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 18, 202437 min

Aston Villa Transfers - Let’s talk about Moussa Diaby, Philogene and Duran

Aston Villa's Moussa Diaby is being linked with a move away to Al-Ittihad and could become the second most expensive sale in Villa history if the deal goes ahead. Villa are also set to complete the signing of Jaden Philogene after activating a clause with Hull City, and Jhon Duran is still attracting interest from West Ham. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 16, 202441 min

How could Aston Villa line up in the 2024/25 season?

On today's episode of the Claret & Blue podcast, Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back to answer all your Aston Villa questions, all the topics covered are listed below with handy time-codes if you want to jump around to different sections. 🎙🎙 00:00 - England disappointment 02:20 - Need another striker? 05:15 - When international players return 07:04 - Starting XI for Walsall 08:37 - Are we making too many changes? 11:32 - Will we need to replace Diaby? 14:46 - Cliques in the squad 17:04 - The end of McGinn?! 20:50 - Midfield options 26:37 - Friendly in Argentina 30:31 - Cash or Konsa at RB 37:42 - Off the pitch concerns 42:56 - Would Emery have won Euros with England? This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 15, 202453 min

Amadou Onana heading to Aston Villa in club record transfer fee

Aston Villa are set to sign Everton's Amadou Onana in a potential club record fee. The 22 year old Belgian midfielder will be a fantastic addition to Unai Emery's side. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 13, 202436 min

The 'OUTRAGEOUS' cost of tickets pricing fans out of Premier League football

During a recent Q&A podcast, Dan Rolinson and John Townley were asked about Aston Villa's matchday ticket prices, with some fans feeling they're now being 'priced out' of supporting their club in the flesh. That topic went on for fifteen minutes so we wanted to give it its own spot on the channel as we believe it's important to highlight these fan issues. 🎙🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 13, 202419 min

Mat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes - What THAT Ollie Watkins goal really meant to us all

Mat Kendrick is back with another Villa Voicenotes time and on this episode, what else was going to be the main topic? Let's talk about THAT Ollie Watkins last-minute winner against the Netherlands to secure a spot in the Euro 2024 Final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 12, 202412 min

Aston Villa's early season opponents assessed and starting XI prediction

On today's Claret & Blue Podcast episode, Dan Rolinson and John Townley get their heads together to look ahead to Aston Villa's first three months of Premier League and Champions League action. Yes, we're fashionably late to the season fixtures announcement, but better late than never. We also attempt to predict a starting XI for the West Ham opener from the current squad Unai Emery has to be pick from. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 11, 202429 min

Aston Villa Q&A - Martinez denied Olympics glory, Replacing Douglas Luiz & Heck's revenue plans

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back for another Aston Villa Q&A episode as the squad starts to return to Bodymoor Heath for pre-season testing. 0:00 - Intro 01:12 - 5 things Villa can learn 04:23 - Chris Heck's revenue plans 09:22 - Grealish sell-on clause? 11:01 - Enzo's role and impact 14:11 - Martinez denied Olympics glory 20:25 - How do you replace Luiz? 22:59 - Free kick success 24:38 - Silly questions 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 9, 202434 min

Aston Villa's Ian Maatsen - Made in Coventry, Burnley and Dortmund

Dan Rolinson has done some 'proper journalism' for today's podcast lining up perspectives on new Villa signing Ian Maatsen from Coventry City, Burnley and Borussia Dortmund. These three loan spells ultimately earned him a move to B6, so what exactly are Villa getting? 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Andy Turner - Coventry Telegraph https://x.com/AndyTurnerccfc Joe Redmond - The TurfCast https://x.com/joetomred Carver - The BVB Podcast https://x.com/thebvbpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 6, 202431 min

Mat Kendrick’s Villa Voicenotes - Just another reason to love Morgan Rogers

Mat Kendrick returns with another Villa Voicenotes after a short hiatus. On today's episode, Mat raves about Halesowen boy Morgan Rogers after a trip to the Halas Hawks awards evening with his daughter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 4, 202411 min

All you need to know about Aston Villa's Ross Barkley in 2024

Aston Villa have re-signed Ross Barkley, after a loan spell under Dean Smith in 2021, the midfielder joins from Luton Town after an impressive spell. Unai Emery has been really keen on Ross Barkley for some time, and this is now a very different to the one that signed three years ago. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Kev: https://twitter.com/lutontownst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 2, 202418 min

ASTON VILLA Q&A - Conor Gallagher, Centre-back conundrum and Midfield make up

On today's podcast Dan Rolinson and John Townley take on your Aston Villa questions on Conor Gallagher, how Villa can line up their midfield options, does the club need another centre back and should Watkins & Konsa be getting more game-time at the Euros? 🎙🎙 00:00 - Intro 01:40 - Ramsey in midfield 05:20 - Conor Gallagher 08:45 - Losing Luiz 16:43 - Centre back discussion 22:13 - Too much business? 25:38 - Set pieces and penalty takers 26:23 - Morgan Rogers role 29:58 - Number of games next season 31:33 - Spending money 33:03 - Jhon Duran 36:41 - Silly section 39:28 - Euros chat 44:48 - Southgate vs Emery lol This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 1, 202453 min

How the Champions League squads work and which Villa player might miss out

Aston Villa will be hit by squad registration rules for the UEFA Champions League this season which may see a key player or two miss out from Villa's UCL campaign. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 30, 202426 min

How Aston Villa won the 'unofficial' Transfer Deadline Day

Football finance guru Dave Powell joins us on the podcast once again to discuss how Aston Villa became compliant with PSR rules ahead of the June 30th 'Deadline Day'. Read more from Dave: https://thebottomlinesport.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 28, 202440 min

The DEFINITIVE guide to Villa’s transfer business so far: Maatsen, Barkley, Iroegbunam

On today's episode of the Claret & Blue podcast, Dan Rolinson and John Townley defend Aston Villa's transfer activity as the wider Premier League fanbases accuse Villa of cheating the system with their dealings with Everton and 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 John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 27, 202434 min

Aston Villa Transfer State of Play | Douglas Luiz, Enzo Barrenechea & Samuel Iling Junior

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back to discuss all things Aston Villa transfers! On today's episode, we take a look at the Douglas Luiz, Enzo Barrenchea and Samuel Iling-Junior transfers between Aston Villa and Juventus. 🎙🎙 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 26, 202436 min

Inside the match-day life of an Aston Villa commentator

Mat Kendrick chats to radio commentator Mick McGough about the pressure and privilege of reporting on Aston Villa for hospital radio. 🎙🎙🎙 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 23, 202422 min

Marc Albrighton: From Aston Villa Outcast to Premier League Winner

We've delved into the Claret & Blue archives to republish one of our earliest interviews, recorded in June 2020: Marc Albrighton opens up to Claret & Blue about how he recovered from Aston Villa rejection to lift the Premier League title with Leicester City in 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 21, 20241h 25m

Aston Villa transfer updates as Monchi kick-starts busy summer window

Mat Kendrick and John Townley bring you the latest Aston Villa transfer updates as Douglas Luiz closes in on a move to Juventus and Chelsea agree to Ian Maatsen sale. 🎙🎙 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 20, 202448 min

Aston Villa Q&A - Champions League nights, Best Kits & Special Villa Park memories

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back to answer all your Aston Villa questions on a whole range of topics. Please note, this was filmed a few weeks ago. 🎙🎙 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 18, 202447 min

6 things Aston Villa can learn from Newcastle United's Champions League campaign

Newcastle United podcaster Andrew Musgrove joins Dan Rolinson to share 6 things that Aston Villa can learn from Newcastle's Champions League campaign. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Andrew Musgrove: https://twitter.com/ADMusgrove Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 16, 202432 min

Ranking the BEST & WORST Aston Villa results under Unai Emery so far

Dan Rolinson and John Townley have compiled Unai Emery's 10 best and 10 worst results during his tenure as Aston Villa manager. 🎙🎙 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 14, 202439 min

Mat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes - Oh what a night! Claret & Blue Live love-in

On today's episode of Villa Voicenotes, after the conclusion of our Claret & Blue LIVE event at Hockley Social Club, Mat Kendrick pays tribute and gives thanks to all those who made it happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 12, 202415 min

The new crest debate | Champions League prediction | Improving the Villa squad

In the final part of our Claret & Blue LIVE podcast show at Hockley Social Club, Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick and John Townley are joined by Dan Bardell and Matt Lynch to answer even more of your Aston Villa questions. 🎙🎙🎙 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 10, 202445 min

Mings & Buendia "new signings" | Buying Conor Gallagher | Grealish to return to Villa?!

In the second instalment of our Claret & Blue LIVE podcast show at Hockley Social Club, Ashley Preece and James Rushton joined the lads on stage to take questions from a room of 300 Villa fans. 🎙🎙🎙 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 8, 202449 min

Selling Douglas Luiz, Champions League dreams and the Season Ticket farce | Claret & Blue LIVE

Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick and John Townley discuss the latest stories in the world of Aston Villa in part one from our live event at Hockley Social Club. In this episode, the trio discuss Douglas Luiz's future, the arrival of Ross Barkley, aims for next season, and the farce surrounding the season tickets. 🎙🎙🎙 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 6, 202434 min

The Aston Villa board additions pointing to an exciting Villa Park future

John Townley shares more details on Aston Villa's partnership with Atairos and the four members appointed to the Aston Villa board: Atairos chairman and chief executive, Michael Angelakis; managing director of Atairos, Chester Hall, Canadian Bashir Lebada and American Sarah Waterson. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonzza John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 3, 202427 min

EXPLAINED: How much money Villa will make in the Champions League

Football business expert Dave Powell joins us on the podcast once again, this time to share just how much revenue Villa will make from their upcoming Champions League campaign. 🎙🎙🎙 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 Dave Powell: https://twitter.com/_DavePowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 31, 202430 min

Aston Villa Q&A - Tyrone Mings' role, Kamara 2.0 & Hypothetical transfers

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 30, 20241h 3m

What Aston Villa need to do to IMPROVE next season

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 28, 202458 min

Mat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes - Talking Absolute Kit

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 27, 202411 min

FIVE YEARS ON | Aston Villa enter the Champions League

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 25, 202422 min

How the new Champions League format will work for Aston Villa

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 23, 202421 min

KEEP, SELL, LOAN | Assessing Aston Villa's First Team Squad

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 22, 202445 min

The ALTERNATIVE Aston Villa End of Season Awards

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 20, 202451 min

Our Aston Villa 2023/24 End of Season REVIEW!

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 19, 202444 min

Our final Aston Villa Preview of the 2023/24 Premier League season

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 18, 202432 min

Mat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes - I wish John McGinn was my best mate

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 17, 202412 min

One DREAM or REALISTIC Aston Villa signing from the other 19 Premier League clubs

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 16, 202450 min

Unai Emery's genius is what elevates Aston Villa above their rivals

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 15, 202447 min

ASTON VILLA HAVE QUALIFIED FOR THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 14, 20241h 3m

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 3-3 Liverpool

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 13, 202441 min