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Ollie Watkins is the PERFECT striker for Unai Emery's Aston Villa

Ollie Watkins has 30 goal contributions - 20 goals and 10 assists - in 37 Premier League games under Emery. (Correct as of 29.11/23) Ollie Watkins is that guy. He's a 20 goal a season striker, essentially. Yet there's still elements of the Villa fanbase that suggest he needs to be sold and improved upon, why!? 🎙🎙 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

Nov 29, 202321 min

Why Aston Villa don't need to make ANY signings in January

Dan Bardell joins us on the podcast as he wants to chat about the January transfer window, and why Unai Emery shouldn't sign ANYONE to bolster his options for the second half of the season. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Dan Bardell: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 28, 202321 min

Aston Villa MUST qualify for the Champions League NEXT season

Dan Rolinson and John Townley reflect on Villa's Champions League credentials after a brilliant win away at Spurs. They answer your questions about Villa's long term ambitions and whether Aston Villa are actually in a title race?! (Surely not...) 🎙🎙 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

Nov 27, 202359 min

POST MATCH REACTION: Tottenham 1-2 Aston Villa

What a fantastic win that is for Unai Emery's Aston Villa who leap frog Spurs and sit 4th in the Premier League table! 🎙🎙 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 26, 202331 min

INSIDE BODYMOOR | Can Villa EXPLOIT Spurs' injury woes this weekend?!

INSIDE BODYMOOR | Can Villa EXPLOIT Spurs' injury woes this weekend?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 25, 202335 min

How many Spurs players ACTUALLY get into an Aston Villa XI?

We're trying something new on Claret & Blue as we attempt to build a 'Combined XI' between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur. The two sides have got off to a great start in the 23/24 Premier League campaign, but who actually makes it into our side? Get involved with your thoughts in the comments below. 🎙🎙 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

Nov 23, 202317 min

6 reasons why the 'Top 6' clubs should be TERRIFIED of Aston Villa

Dan Rolinson and John Townley discuss why Aston Villa should be taken seriously by the so-called Big 6. Now, this isn't us saying "Yes, Villa ARE going to finish in the Top 5" but, we're saying "Villa SHOULD be taken seriously in the conversation" at the very least. 🎙🎙 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

Nov 22, 202326 min

Aston Villa are GENUINE contenders for the Top 4

Tactical analyst Jon Mackenzie (Tifo Football) joins us once again on the podcast to digest the brilliance of Unai Emery. We chat through Villa's decision to play a high line, John McGinn's resurgance and whether Villa can genuinely compete for the top four. (Spoiler, yes they can.) 🎙🎙 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

Nov 20, 20231h 4m

Building the ULTIMATE Aston Villa footballer

Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick and John Townley have all been tasked with building the ultimate Aston Villa footballer. Using various body parts assigned to footballing attributes, the trio share their football Frankenstein monsters on today's show. Heading ability (head) - Vision (eyes) - Leadership (mouth) - Footballing brain (brain) - Torso/arms (strength) - Right leg - Left leg - Dribbling - Finishing - Heart - 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

Nov 17, 202332 min

I was WRONG to write off Leon Bailey's Aston Villa career

After what was a stop-start two years for Leon Bailey at Aston Villa, it seems he's finally found his place under Unai Emery. Working in a system that suits him, being impactful off the bench and playing with a smile on his face, Leon Bailey is in top form right now. 🎙🎙 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

Nov 15, 202324 min

John McGinn UNPLAYABLE in Villa's win against Fulham

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are here to chat all things Aston Villa after yet another victory at Villa Park. Aston Villa beat Fulham on Sunday to make it 13 in the Premier League on the spin, the pair also answer your questions. We also take a look at Ezri Konsa's inclusion in the England squad, and chat about Birmingham City too... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 13, 20231h 1m

INSIDE BODYMOOR | Villa can match 13-game winning streak if they beat Fulham at Villa Park

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back with another episode of Inside Bodymoor where Aston Villa can match their 13-game streak of home wins should they beat Fulham this Sunday. 🎙🎙 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

Nov 11, 202324 min

THE BREAKDOWN | How Aston Villa found a way to beat AZ Alkmaar

Dan Rolinson and John Townley take a deeper look at the win over AZ Alkmaar in this handy 20 minute video, to further elaborate on some of the finer points we overlooked on our Post Match Reaction. 🎙🎙 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

Nov 10, 202322 min

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 2-1 AZ Alkmaar

Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick as they share their immediate post match thoughts on the win over AZ Alkmaar 10 minutes after getting home from Villa Park. We also discuss our football pet peeves, and THAT dog costume... 🎙🎙 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

Nov 10, 202327 min

Aston Villa need to start WINNING again AWAY from home

It's another bumper Monday show for you this week as Dan Rolinson and John Townley look back on the defeat to Forest whilst looking ahead to the UECL game against AZ Alkmaar. We also answer your Aston Villa questions across a whole range of topics... 🎙🎙 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

Nov 6, 20231h 2m

POST MATCH REACTION: Nottingham Forest 2-0 Aston Villa

Dan Rolinson and Frankie Maguire discuss Aston Villa's frustrating defeat to Nottingham Forest at The City Ground. 🎙🎙 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

Nov 5, 202325 min

Why Jamie Carragher is WRONG about Unai Emery

Jamie Carragher: "Villa should cherish Unai Emery while they can. It is a matter of time before an established Champions League club makes him an offer he can’t refuse." Dan Rolinson and John Townley are not happy with Carra's latest quotes (though most of his article is very good), this attitude that Villa should just 'accept their place' and Emery will 'jump ship' is just nonsense stuff. 🎙🎙 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

Nov 4, 202316 min

INSIDE BODYMOOR | Away at Nottingham Forest & a tribute to Charlie Aitken

We've a jam packed Inside Bodymoor show for you this week as John Townley reports back from Unai Emery's latest press conference. Dan and John look ahead to Villa's trip to Nottingham Forest, whilst John shares a tribute to the late Charlie Aitken. Matt Davies of the Garibaldi Red podcast also offers his verdict in the Opposition View. Charlie Aitken story: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/tribute-charlie-aitken-aston-villa-28027401 Jhon Duran story: 🎙🎙 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

Nov 4, 202331 min

Aston Villa have the BEST goalkeeper in the WORLD

Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez was revealed as this year's Yashin Trophy winner this week, the best goalkeeper in the world in 2023. On today's podcast, Dan Rolinson and John Townley answer all your Aston Villa questions. 🎙🎙 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

Oct 31, 202346 min

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 3-1 Luton Town

Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick as they discuss Aston Villa's win against Luton Town, their 12th consecutive win at home in the Premier League. 🎙🎙 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

Oct 29, 202333 min

INSIDE BODYMOOR | Aston Villa face Luton Town on hot home form streak

Dan Rolinson and John Townley catch up for a very quick Inside Bodymoor show ahead of the Luton game, Dan's been unwell whilst John has been travelling so apologies for the shorter show this week. 🎙🎙 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

Oct 28, 202321 min

POST MATCH REACTION: AZ Alkmaar 1-4 Aston Villa

It's lift-off for Aston Villa in the Europa Conference League with an emphatic win over AZ Alkmaar in Group E. Goals from Leon Bailey, Youri Tielemans, Ollie Watkins and John McGinn sealed all three points in a brilliant away day. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Dan Bardell: https://twitter.com/danbardell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 26, 202339 min

ONE YEAR OF UNAI EMERY AT ASTON VILLA | The Story So Far...

Loads to discuss this week as we mark Unai Emery's one year as head coach at Aston Villa - we've already come a long way and the future is most certainly bright. Dan Rolinson and John Townley look through the best bits of the West Ham win, whilst looking ahead to AZ Alkmaar and Luton Town. 🎙🎙🎙 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

Oct 24, 20231h 2m

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 4-1 West Ham

Unai Emery's Aston Villa side run riot against West Ham at Villa Park to make it their 11th consecutive home win in the Premier League. Goals from Douglas Luiz, Ollie Watkins and Leon Bailey sealed all three points. 🎙🎙 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

Oct 22, 202327 min

INSIDE BODYMOOR | West Ham Preview, Nicolo Zaniolo and Vissel Kobe

There's loads to cover on today's Inside Bodymoor preview show as Dan Rolinson and John Townley look ahead to Villa's home clash against West Ham. Also on the agenda, the latest on Nicolo Zaniolo and the investigation surrounding betting allegations in Italy, and a look at Aston Villa's new parternship with J-League side Vissel Kobe. John's Vissel Kobe story: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/im-excited-aston-villas-vissel-27940162 🎙🎙 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

Oct 21, 202329 min

Building an Aston Villa XI using 11 DIFFERENT nationalities

When we talk about these 'all-time' Aston Villa sides, often of the Premier League era, the same 15-20 names crop up every time. To prevent that, Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick attempted to build an Aston Villa XI using players from 11 different nations. In a draft style format, the pair took turns to make their selections, with the rules that once a player was taken, they couldn't feature in the opposition team. So that's 11 different nationalities, and two totally different XIs - 22 different players. 🎙🎙 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

Oct 19, 202350 min

Why it's more EXCITING than ever to be an Aston Villa fan right now

Dan Bardell joins us on the podcast this week to answer your questions. Why Ollie Watkins is the BEST striker Villa could currently have, who are the most important players to Unai Emery, and when will our next silverware come? 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Dan Bardell: https://twitter.com/danbardell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 16, 202353 min

'Would I Lie To You?' - ASTON VILLA EDITION

Claret & Blue's Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick are joined by Ty Bracey and For The Love of Paul McGrath's Neil Dunworth to take on the hit BBC One comedy game show 'Would I Lie To You?' The players each came with 3 stories with a Villa theme, some were true and some were lies. Play along and let us know how you got on in the comments down below. 🎙🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Neil Dunworth: https://twitter.com/LoveMcGrathPod Ty Bracey: https://twitter.com/TyBracey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 12, 202335 min

IMPRESSIVE Aston Villa continue their quest for the CHAMPIONS LEAGUE under Unai Emery

Aston Villa sit 5th in the Premier League heading into the international break with a 2 points per game average under Unai Emery. We use the break to take stock of where Villa are at so far, rating the players throughout the start of the season, including Villa's objectives in the Premier League and the Europa Conference League. 🎙🎙 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

Oct 9, 202348 min

POST MATCH REACTION: Wolves 1-1 Aston Villa

Unai Emery's Aston Villa side pick up a point on the road at Molineux after Pau Torres scored his first goal in claret & blue. 🎙🎙 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 8, 202336 min

INSIDE BODYMOOR: Wolves away at Molineux & Ollie Watkins signs a new contract!

Ahead of Aston Villa's trip to Molineux this weekend to face Wolves, Dan Rolinson and John Townley sat down to look back on the win in the Europa Conference League and ahead to their final Premier League fixture before another international break. 🎙🎙 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

Oct 7, 202333 min

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 1-0 Zrinjski Mostar

Who doesn't love a last minute winner? John McGinn's header in the 94th minute seals a big three points for Aston Villa in Group E of the Europa Conference League. 🎙🎙 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

Oct 5, 202335 min

An HONEST discussion about Aston Villa 'Off The Pitch' matters

We all know Unai Emery is a world class coach and Aston Villa are building a very exciting team on the pitch. Off it, however, fans have some concerns about some decisions regarding the kit, the crest, hospitality offerings - and that's okay. Let's open a conversation. If you'd like to raise an issue with the club, email: [email protected] Opinions in this podcast do not necessarily represent the Claret & Blue Podcast or BirminghamLive/Reach PLC. 🎙🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Max Stokes: https://twitter.com/Villaontour_ James Rushton: https://twitter.com/jamorushton Simon Lines: https://twitter.com/simonline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 4, 20231h 28m

10 WINS on the spin at FORTRESS Villa Park! | Claret & Blue Podcast

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back with 'The Monday Show' to discuss all the latest Aston Villa talking points. 🔘 Aston Villa's emphatic win over Brighton 🔘 Douglas Luiz one booking away from suspension 🔘 HŠK Zrinjski Mostar preview 🔘 Premier League ambitions 🔘 Answering fans' questions 🎙🎙 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

Oct 2, 202354 min

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 6-1 Brighton

What an afternoon at Villa Park that was! Unai Emery's Villa side beat Brighton 6-1 to make it a record-breaking 10 wins in the Premier League at home in a row. Ollie Watkins bagged a hat trick to follow on from his winner against Chelsea, and Jacob Ramsey returned from injury and bagged a goal too, you absolutely love to see it. 🎙🎙 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

Sep 30, 202342 min

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 1-2 Everton

Aston Villa fell to defeat in the Carabao Cup to fellow Premier League side Everton last night at Villa Park. As the draw looks pretty favourable with lots of big sides heading out of the competition, it really stings to see Emery's side not take advantage in a competition they could have genuinely gone far in. 00:00 - 21:25 - Everton reaction 21:27 - 28:40 - Brighton preview 🎙🎙 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

Sep 28, 202333 min

EXPERT insight into the QUALITY of Aston Villa's sweat-soaked Castore shirts

Note: BirminghamLive have approached Castore for comment Football shirt designer and all round kit expert Rob Warner joins us on the podcast to discuss the quality of Aston Villa's shirts which we've seen dripping with sweat in matches so far. The Aston Villa players are reported to be unhappy with the quality of the kits with the club approaching Castore for a solution. 🎙🎙 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 27, 202333 min

THE VILLA BULLETIN: Taking the Carabao Cup seriously & the end of the round badge?!

John Townley is back with another Aston Villa bulletin as they look to kick off their Carabao Cup campaign tonight at Villa Park against Everton. There's also an update on the club crest as they look to change from the round badge next season for a 'permanent new-look' identity for Aston Villa. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 27, 202314 min

Aston Villa's route to Carabao Cup SUCCESS under Unai Emery | Claret & Blue Podcast

Unai Emery's side will look to take advantage of a positive win at Stamford Bridge when they face a struggling Everton side at Villa Park in the Carabao Cup this week. Dan, John and Mat all discuss the cup fixture and the competition's importance to Aston Villa this season. 🎙🎙🎙 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

Sep 25, 20231h 8m

POST MATCH REACTION: Chelsea 0-1 Aston Villa

Dan Rolinson is joined by Frankie Maguire from the 'All Villa No Filler' podcast to discuss Aston Villa's 1-0 win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, as Ollie Watkins finally gets off the mark in the Premier League. 🎙🎙 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

Sep 24, 202339 min

INSIDE BODYMOOR: Chelsea away, Legia Warsaw impact and winning on the road

Aston Villa will be looking to bounce back from Europa Conference League disappointment by heading to Stamford Bridge and hoping to take all three points back to B6 and Chelsea struggle in the opening weeks of the new season. 🎙🎙 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

Sep 22, 202336 min

POST MATCH REACTION: Legia Warsaw 3-2 Aston Villa

Aston Villa have been beaten by Legia Warsaw in Poland 3-2 in their opening group stage game of the Europa Conference League. Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson give their live reaction to the defeat straight after the full-time whistle. 🎙🎙 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

Sep 21, 202330 min

THE VILLA BULLETIN: Unai Emery's pre-Warsaw presser | Villa remove free access to the Holte Suite

John Townley talks through all the latest Aston Villa headlines as Unai Emery gave his pre-match press conference at the Legia Warsaw stadium alongside Matty Cash. Ezri Konsa signs a bumper Aston Villa deal and John comments on 'The Lower Grounds' as Villa remove free access for Season Ticket Holders to the Holte Suite. 🎙🎙 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

Sep 21, 202313 min

THE VILLA BULLETIN: Ezri Konsa contract | Monchi's interview | Poland preview

John Townley talks through all the latest Aston Villa headlines as Ezri Konsa looks set for talks on a new Aston Villa deal, thoroughly well deserved by the way. Monchi gave an in-house interview with the club about the summer window and FFP, and John shares some plans of what to expect from Villa's trip to Poland. 🎙🎙 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

Sep 20, 202314 min

Why we must KEEP THE FAITH in Ollie Watkins & Pau Torres

Aston Villa are showing real tactical flexibility under Unai Emery this season, as Dan Rolinson and John Townley assess Villa's shape and Kamara & Cash's roles against Crystal Palace. Why we must keep the faith in Pau Torres & Ollie Watkins - Pau's defending will improve and Ollie WILL start scoring goals. We also look at Tielemans' impact, Villa's home form, a trip to Poland and Jhon Duran's wondergoal. 🎙🎙 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

Sep 18, 20231h 5m

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 3-1 Crystal Palace

Late drama at Villa Park with goals from Duran, Luiz and Bailey seal a big three points for Unai Emery's Aston Villa against Crystal Palace. 🎙🎙 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

Sep 16, 202336 min

INSIDE BODYMOOR: Aston Villa return to Premier League action against Crystal Palace

John Townley reports back from Bodymoor Heath after Unai Emery's pre-Crystal Palace press conference with all you need to know ahead of Villa's home match this Saturday. Get the Europe Special: shorturl.at/imCJ3 Get our Claret & Blue email newsletter: https://shorturl.at/dnOX3 Listen to The Villa Bulletin: https://shorturl.at/egDQT 🎙🎙🎙 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

Sep 15, 202335 min

THE VILLA BULLETIN: Emery's Villa theory | Diaby's high standards | North Stand redevelopment update

We're trying something new on the podcast feed titled 'The Villa Bulletin' - for 10 minutes or so, our Aston Villa reporter John Townley will talk you through some of the biggest talking points in an easy to digest audio show to listen to at the gym, on your commute or tidying up around the house. On the first edition, John talks through both Unai Emery and Moussa Diaby's in-house VillaTV interviews to pick out the key talking points, whilst also delivering an update on the redevelopment of the North Stand and Witton train station. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 15, 202315 min

FAN PHONE IN: Ollie Watkins debate, farewell Coutinho and ticket prices | Claret & Blue Podcast

On today's Monday show, Dan Rolinson and John Townley discuss a wide range of topics including Youri Tielemans comments during the international break, whether Ollie Watkins is good enough to be the 'main man', a farewell to Philippe Coutinho and the ticket prices for Everton/Europa Conference League group stages. 🎙🎙 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

Sep 11, 202358 min

Who is Aston Villa's MOST IMPORTANT player in 2023? | The Villa Ladder

We've taken all 24* Aston Villa players available to Unai Emery this season and ranked them from first to last in order of importance. It's a difficult debate with so many players key to the way Emery wants to play football with Aston Villa.🎙🎙 * Listed on the first-team section of the Villa website Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Alex Berwick: https://twitter.com/Alex_Berwick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 8, 202346 min