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Every one of Aston Villa's summer transfers graded in ONE WORD
Dan Rolinson and James Rushton sat down to review Aston Villa's summer business, 5 incomings and 8 notable outgoings all rated and graded in just one word. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson James Rushton: https://twitter.com/jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aston Villa's Merseyside MISERY is no reason for a MELTDOWN
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick share their thoughts on the away trip to Anfield with a full night's sleep to digest the events against Jurgen Klopp's side. On today's agenda - driven by your YouTube comments - is: Trent Alexander Arnold's influence | Aston Villa's naivety and footballing basics | Transfer window ambitions | The impact of the UECL | Outdated 3pm blackout rules 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: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

POST MATCH REACTION: Liverpool 3-0 Aston Villa
Jurgen Klopp's Reds run riot at Anfield with goals from Szoboszlai, Salah and a Matty Cash own goal. Unai Emery's side looked off the pace and head into the international break with plenty to ponder. 🎙🎙🎙 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

INSIDE BODYMOOR: Liverpool away, Europa Conference League draw and Deadline Day!
Join Dan Rolinson and John Townley to discuss all things Aston Villa. Unai Emery held his final press conference before the international break at Bodymoor as Villa prepare to play Liverpool this weekend. Recorded live at 6:15pm on 1st September 2023. 🎙🎙 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

What more does Ezri Konsa have to do for an England call up?
Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa has once again been overlooked for England selection by Gareth Southgate, despite Harry Maguire's inclusion in the squad having played 0 minutes this season. Why? 🎙🎙 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

How Aston Villa used the Newcastle United defeat to their ADVANTAGE
Since the opening day defeat to Newcastle United, Aston Villa have won all three games, scoring 12 goals and conceding just once. Unai Emery has drilled his side, got them scoring goals and used that defeat to Newcastle United as a kick up the backside. 🎙🎙 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

POST MATCH REACTION: Burnley 1-3 Aston Villa
A brace from Matty Cash in the first half and then a goal from Moussa Diaby sealed all three points for Unai Emery's side on the road at Turf Moor. 🎙🎙 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

INSIDE BODYMOOR: Turf Moor test, Kompany's tactics and Ollie Watkins' contract
John Townley reports back from Bodymoor Heath after Unai Emery's press conference ahead of the Burnley game. John answers questions on the Hibs performance, whether Zaniolo could feature against Burnley and the latest on Ollie Watkins' contract. 🎙🎙 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

POST MATCH REACTION: Hibernian 0-5 Aston Villa
Dan Rolinson is joined by Dan Bardell and Matt Lynch to discuss Aston Villa's 5-0 win away against Hibernian in the Europa Conference League. Villa take the 5 goal advantage into the second leg of the Play Off round at Villa Park next Thursday. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Dan Bardell: https://twitter.com/danbardell Matt Lynch: https://twitter.com/mattlyynch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ASTON VILLA'S EUROPEAN TOUR KICKS OFF THIS WEEK | Claret & Blue Podcast
Dan, Mat and John are back for another Monday show podcast with loads on the Aston Villa agenda. Jaden Philogene's exit to Hull City, Pau Torres' impact, fortress Villa Park and a look ahead to Hibernian. 🎙🎙🎙 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

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 4-0 Everton
Mat Kendrick is back from his summer podcast break to discuss a brilliant afternoon at Villa Park as Aston Villa breezed past Everton with a 4-0 win with goals from McGinn, Bailey, Douglas Luiz and Duran. 🎙🎙 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

INSIDE BODYMOOR: Nicolo Zaniolo, Everton & Villa Park return
John Townley reports back from Unai Emery's press conference ahead of the Everton game. John shares what Emery said about Sunday's opponents, Ashley Young's return to Villa Park and the latest on Nicolo Zaniolo. 🎙🎙 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

THE PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF LOSING TYRONE MINGS | The Claret & Blue Podcast
Every single Monday throughout the season, we'll be posting a long form podcast show going through all the biggest Aston Villa talking points. On today's episode we look back at the Newcastle defeat with more clarity that Saturday evening's raw post-match show. We also assess the loss of Tyrone Mings and the psychological impact it may have had on the Villa players at St. James' 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

POST MATCH REACTION: Newcastle United 5-1 Aston Villa
A bitterly disappointing day up in Newcastle, 5 goals conceded and a serious looking injury for Tyrone Mings... 🎙🎙 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

INSIDE BODYMOOR: Emi Buendia's injury, Newcastle United & Transfers
John Townley reports back from Unai Emery's first press conference of the season after being 'inside Bodymoor' this afternoon ahead of the Newcastle United game. John shares what Emery said about Saturday's opponents, Emi Buendia's serious injury and Aaron Ramsey's future. 🎙🎙 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

We make our BIG Aston Villa PREDICTIONS for the 2023/24 season | Claret & Blue
Dan Rolinson, John Townley and James Rushton sit down together to preview Aston Villa's season ahead of the 2023/24 campaign. Unai Emery's squad depth is assessed as well as Villa's business in the transfer window. We also make our bold predictions and map out Villa's Europa Conference League campaign. 🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson James Rushton: https://twitter.com/jamorushton John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

REACTION TO ASTON VILLA'S EUROPA CONFERENCE LEAGUE DRAW | Claret & Blue
Aston Villa have been drawn against Hibernian/FC Luzern in the Europa Conference League Play Off Round. Villa will face either Hibernian or Luzern in a 2 legged game to be played on August 24th and 31st. Hibernan play FC Luzern over 2 legs on August 10th and 17th. The winner of the match will host Villa in the first leg. So it's a trip to Easter Road or Swissporarena on August 24th, before a Villa Park tie on August 31st. 🎙🎙 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

ARE ASTON VILLA READY FOR THE NEW SEASON? | Claret & Blue
As we look to round up our pre-season coverage, we take a look back at the Lazio game and the wider talking points surrounding Aston Villa. With the new Premier League season kicking off in just 8 days time, we ask: Are Villa ready? 🎙🎙 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

REACTING TO YOUR ANONYMOUS ASTON VILLA CONFESSIONS | Claret & Blue
We asked for your anonymous confessions about anything Aston Villa a few weeks back and we had over 100 responses... from the controversial to the ridiculous on various managers, players and matchday routines. 🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 James Rushton: https://twitter.com/jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 3-3 Brentford
Aston Villa ended their tour of the USA with a 3-3 draw with Brentford at FedExField in Maryland. Villa ended the tournament with an unbeaten record having drawn with Brentford after a win over Fulham in Orlando in midweek which came following another thrilling 3-3 draw with Newcastle United in Philadelphia. 🎙🎙 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

EXCLUSIVE | Ahmed Elmohamady on Nassef Sawiris' Aston Villa "dream", Unai Emery & Promotion
John Townley sat down with Aston Villa club ambassador and former right-back Ahmed Elmohamady for an exclusive interview out in the USA. 🎙🎙 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

POST MATCH REACTION: Fulham 0-2 Aston Villa
Aston Villa defeated Fulham 2-0 in their latest Premier League Summer Series friendly at the Exploria Stadium in Orlando. Moussa Diaby doubled Villa's advantage after Jaden Philogene opened the scoring. 🎙🎙 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

POST MATCH REACTION: Newcastle United 3-3 Aston Villa
John Townley reports back from Philadelphia at Aston Villa draw with Newcastle United in the Premier League Summer Series. Ollie Watkins opened the scoring whilst Emi Buendia netted the other 2 goals for Emery's side. 🎙🎙 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

VILLA IN THE USA | John Townley on Emery's presser, Moussa Diaby and The White House
John Townley checks in live from Philadelphia ahead of the Premier League Summer Series kicking off for Aston Villa with an opening game against Newcastle United. 🎙🎙 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

WHAT ASTON VILLA COULD EXPECT FROM MOUSSA DIABY | Claret & Blue
Bayer Leverkusen have accepted Aston Villa’s offer and Moussa Diaby has accepted terms too. The deal should be finalised in a matter of days, pending a medical and signing the contracts. We caught up with Bundesliga expert Chris Williams to get the lowdown on what Aston Villa fans can expect from Moussa Diaby. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Chris Williams: https://twitter.com/Chris78Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Bardell on Unai Emery, Transfers & his Media Career | Claret & Blue
Dan Bardell joins us for an in-depth conversation about Unai Emery and all things Aston Villa, including the madness of the transfer window! 3 and a half years on from his last Claret & Blue appearance, Dan shares all on his work with The Athletic and some big changes coming to The Villa View. 🎙🎙 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

EXCLUSIVE | Matty Cash on Emery's meetings, Aston Villa ambitions and Europe | Claret & Blue
We spoke exclusively to Aston Villa right-back Matty Cash as he prepares for his fourth season with the club. Cash discussed how detailed Unai Emery's tactical meetings are, his own desire to improve as a footballer and how Villa can push on in the years to come. 🎙🎙 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

POST MATCH REACTION: Walsall 1-1 Aston Villa
Aston Villa returned for pre-season action this afternoon in a 1-1 draw away at Walsall. It's wise to never read too much into a pre-season result, even more so - the first, however we take a look at the game and its key moments in our first Post Match Reaction of the 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

WHAT ASTON VILLA CAN EXPECT FROM PAU TORRES | Claret & Blue
Aston Villa make Pau Torres their second signing of the window, the centre half will be reunited with former boss Unai Emery. We caught up with Villarreal fan Jamie Kemble to get the lowdown on Torres, what he'll bring to Villa, his best attributes and loads more. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Jamie Kemble: https://twitter.com/JamieKemble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 TIMES ASTON VILLA HISTORY COULD HAVE BEEN REWRITTEN | Claret & Blue
The term 'Sliding Doors' was popularise in the late 90s after the film of the same name, a seemingly insignificant moment leading to a series of events. We identified 9 times Aston Villa faced a Sliding Doors moment where the history of the club could have been vastly different. Let us know your Aston Villa 'Sliding Doors' moments in the comments below. 🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson James Rushton: https://twitter.com/jamoruston John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EXPLAINED: Villa Park development plans and transport details | Claret & Blue
Aston Villa plan to demolish the North Stand in 12 months' time and complete building the new stand by the end of the 2025/26 season. The club are working tirelessly to improve transport links around Villa Park, and have drawn up short-term and long-term solutions to combat issues. 🎙🎙 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

FOOTBALL MANAGER PREDICTS SILVERWARE FOR VILLA IN 2024 | Claret & Blue
We recently posted a video of our 'dream signings' in the hypothetical scenario that we had £150 million to spend at Aston Villa. To see who had the best window, we put those signings into Football Manager 2023 and allowed the game to simulate a full season. The results are... interesting! 🎙🎙 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

ASTON VILLA Q&A | Villa Park, FFP & Emery's Europe plan | Claret & Blue
On today's Claret & Blue episode we attempt to answer some of your Aston Villa questions... We take a look at Villa Park and whether building an entirely new stadium would appeal, how Unai Emery will manage the hectic Premier League & European football schedule and who will line up at centre back. Absolutely loads covered! 🎙🎙 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

CONCEPT CRESTS | WE CREATED A NEW ASTON VILLA CLUB BADGE | Claret & Blue
A few weeks ago, before the new kit was launched with the round badge, we put our creative skills to the test to create a Villa crest of our own! Dan, John and Mat displayed their crests to kit expert Rob Warner for his brutally honest reviews… 🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Rob Warner: https://twitter.com/Real_Rob_Warner John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PAU TORRES IS A SYMBOL OF ASTON VILLA'S AMBITIONS | Claret & Blue
Aston Villa's second signing of the window is set to be confirmed as Villarreal defender Pau Torres is to be reunited with his former boss Unai Emery in B6. The 26 year old Spanish international will cost Villa 'way less' than his rumoured release clause, with the deal expected to be around £31m. We gave our initial reaction to the move and where he fits into Aston Villa's already great defence. 🎙🎙 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

INSIDE "THE CAVE" - WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE PART OF ASTON VILLA'S BACKROOM TEAM | Claret & Blue
Alex 'Big Al' Butler was a masseur at Aston Villa between 2007 and 2020 - a 13 year career spanning 9 permanent managers, 1 relegation, 1 promotion and a load of stories to share with us. From joining the club at a time of Martin O'Neill's European tours to leaving Dean Smith's Villa side after staying up on the final day at West Ham. Alex shares his personal story about his near death experience with Covid 19 and his new-found career as an actor! 🎙🎙 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

WE GAVE OURSELVES A £150 MILLION BUDGET TO SPEND ON ASTON VILLA | Claret & Blue
On today's video we venture into the realms of the hypothetical. Let's say we woke up tomorrow in charge of Aston Villa's recruitment strategy armed with a whopping £150 million to spend. Who would we buy? Let us know who had the best transfer window, John or Dan - and, send us your suggestions of who YOU would sign. 🎙🎙 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

BUILDING ASTON VILLA'S BEST EVER PREMIER LEAGUE XI | Claret & Blue
On today's episode of Claret & Blue - we're attempting to build the best Aston Villa XI from the Premier League era. We absolutely anticipate this to open a can of worms, so share your XIs with us on Twitter, our details are down below. Go easy on us! 🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ASTON VILLA LAUNCH NEW HOME KIT WITH ROUND BADGE | Claret & Blue
Aston Villa have unveiled their new home kit for the 2023/24 campaign. Dan Rolinson and John Townley discuss the new home shirt, its design - featuring a new sponsor and the round badge! Villa have confirmed that current shield design will still have a place at Villa Park though... 🎙🎙 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

THE 7 TASKS ON MONCH'S ASTON VILLA TO-DO-LIST | Claret & Blue
Aston Villa have appointed Monchi as their new president of football operations following a review of the club’s structure. He will report directly to Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens after starting work at the start of July. Dan Rolinson and Villa reporter John Townley assessed the appointment and what tasks Monchi has in his in tray next month. 🎙🎙 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

UNAI EMERY: AN OBSESSION WITH ASTON VILLA | Claret & Blue
We just can't get enough of Unai Emery. This is probably our 543rd podcast about the Villa head coach since his arrival last November, but, he's brilliant and we love talking about him. This podcast was recorded before the announcement of Monchi, but we take a look at Emery's long-term future at Aston Villa and the legacy he could build at B6. 🎙🎙 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

KEEP OR SELL? OUR VERDICT ON THE VILLA SQUAD | Claret & Blue
We take a look through the 33 players listed on the Villa website as 'First-team' players and decide whether they'll be part of Unai Emery's plans or if they'll be shipped out on loan - or even sold. Let us know your thoughts in the comments. 🎙🎙 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

ASTON VILLA'S 2023/24 PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURES REVEALED
It's that time of year again - the new Premier League fixtures are out! Join John Townley and Dan Rolinson to look at the key dates and assess how Villa's fixture list will handle the added Europa Conference League matches. 🎙🎙 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

ASTON VILLA Q&A | Christian Purslow leaves Aston Villa | Claret & Blue
On today's Claret & Blue episode we attempt to answer some of your burning Aston Villa questions. The biggest talking point of the week is Christian Purslow's 5 year stint as CEO coming to an end and what that means for the club going forward. We also take a look at Monchi, who could be joining Villa from Sevilla in a senior football role. Transfer activity and Unai Emery's best formation are also topics of discussion. 🎙🎙 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

WHAT ASTON VILLA CAN EXPECT FROM YOURI TIELEMANS | Claret & Blue
Aston Villa make Youri Tielemans their first signing of the window, the midfielder will join Villa on July 1st when his Leicester City contract expires. We caught up with Leicester City correspondent Jordan Blackwell to get the lowdown on Tielemans, what he'll bring to Villa, his best position and loads more. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Jordan Blackwell: https://twitter.com/JrdnBlackwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 POSITIONS ASTON VILLA COULD TARGET THIS SUMMER | Claret & Blue
Dan Rolinson & John Townley sat down to discuss Aston Villa's current squad depth and the positions they could look to improve this summer. Villa have already been linked with a wide range of different positions and players including Youri Tielemans who is set to become a free agent. 🎙🎙 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

ASTON VILLA Q&A | TRUSTING EMERY, TRANSFER TARGETS & A DESERT ISLAND
In the final part of our #ClaretAndBlueLIVE show, we answered questions from the 300 Villa fans in the audience at Hockley Social Club. Ashley Young's expiring contract, trusting Emery to get things right, our transfer targets and which Villa player we'd like to be stuck on a desert island with... this episode had it all! 🎙🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 James Rushton: https://twitter.com/jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

THE ASTON VILLA AWARDS | Best Player, Best Goal & Surprise of the Season | Claret & Blue LIVE
As the 2022/23 Premier League season draws to a close, it's time for us to dish out our End Of Season Awards. Live from Hockley Social Club, we chose our Best Player, Best Goal, Favourite Game and loads more. 🎙🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 James Rushotn: https://twitter.com/jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

THE BIG ASTON VILLA 22/23 SEASON REVIEW | Claret & Blue LIVE
It's been an incredible season for Aston Villa, from relegation candidates under Steven Gerrard to European contenders under Unai Emery, what a journey. We look back on the last 9 months as Unai Emery's Aston Villa propelled themselves into the Top 7 of the Premier League. A big thank you to the 300+ who turned out to Hockley Social Club on June 1st, there will be two more videos on the channel from the night - our Player Awards and a Q&A. 🎙🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 James Rushton: https://twitter.com/jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

THE FUTURE OF THE CLARET & BLUE PODCAST NEXT SEASON
As Aston Villa head into European qualification and a new era, we'd like to welcome in a new era of Claret & Blue. Don't worry, we're not going anywhere. We just want to make a few changes. Your feedback is welcome as ever, but if you're a fan of what we do, I think you'll be on board with what we're doing next season. Just don't come after me about the podcast music! 🎙🎙 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