Claret & Blue Podcast

We're back to Villa Park tomorrow to face newly promoted Brentford - Ashley Preece was today joined by Beesotted podcast host Billy Grant to preview the game 🦁🐝🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserverBilly Grant: https://twitter.com/billythebee99 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's bumper Claret & Blue podcast James Rushton is joined by John Towley and Patrick Rowe (PGR Analytics) to analyse Villa's performance against Newcastle in detail.🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/JamorushtonJohn Towley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11Patrick Rowe: https://twitter.com/pgr_analytics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson fresh from Villa Park to share their instant reactions to Aston Villa's 2-0 win over Newcastle United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Ashley Preece & Andrew Musgrove, Newcastle United reporter, as they look ahead to Aston Villa's return to Villa Park with a sold-out home crowd.Can Dean Smith's side bounce back after that Watford display, or will Steve Bruce come back to haunt the boys in claret & blue🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserverAndrew Musgrove: https://twitter.com/ADMusgrove Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A lot stands out about the Holte End - and especially it's name. Stands are usually named after players, sponsors and club legends - and no ‘Holte’ has ever stood out for the Villa over the years. Allow Rob Bishop to explain where the Holte got it’s name, before we speak to a handful of former Villa heroes to find out what it’s like to play in front of...🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserverJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/JamorushtonMusic: L9PK3NMEQY4NKJJS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's reflect on Aston Villa's opening day defeat, whilst looking ahead to a return to Villa Park this Saturday with Newcastle United heading to B6🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Ashley Preece before he heads on a train back to Birmingham to discuss Aston Villa's opening day defeat to Watford 🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As is the new normal for this time of year, just before the season kicks off we sit down to share our views and predictions of the year ahead. But today's episode of the Claret & Blue podcast, is not the Claret & Blue podcast at all...With huge thanks to:Max Stokes - Villa on TourDan Bardell - The AthleticOmar Iqbal - The Villa Talks PodcastNeil - For The Love of Paul McGrath Villa PodcastRegan Foy & Mark Jirobe - Under A Gaslit LampLiam Bryan - VitalVillaAdam Wright & Ty Bracey - Friends of the channelLuke Robinson - UTV PodcastPete the Canadian Villa - Holy Trinity Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mat Kendrick, James Rushton, Dan Rolinson and Ashley Preece dropped by The Aston Inn to answer your pressing #AVFC questions in our bumper season preview.Who's the young player to watch? What do the owners want to see? And what is Mat's Carney Chukwuemeka song?Enjoy all that and more on the latest episode of Claret and Blue, the first in-person chat for over 500 days.One more thing...Regular scouting contributor David Hughes is raising money in memory of his mother who sadly passed away a few weeks ago. Please donate what you can to support the cause.https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/dahughes59-----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserverJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/JamorushtonMusic: B1BKSOED4WQF63PO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny Ings was the shock deal of the summer for Villa - and James Rushton is joined by Josh Williams to go over the deal - and see why Ings could be such a difference maker for the claret and blue-----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/JamorushtonJosh Williams: https://twitter.com/DistanceCovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Rushton and Martin Laurence from WhoScored.com met up to talk about the opportunity that now faces Aston Villa in the aftermath of Jack Grealish's departure, and why there are so many reasons to be positive for fans...-----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodMartin Laurence: https://twitter.com/martinlaurence7James Rushton: https://twitter.com/Jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's finally official. Let's have a chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well, who saw that one coming?!-----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and James Rushton are here to rummage through the latest Aston Villa transfer hints as Jack Grealish returns to training. Will he stay or go? Only time will tell!The pair talk about a new West Midlands transfer controversy, the social media abuse received by Tyrone Mings, and the incoming signing of Leon Bailey... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well, news of an official bid from Man City for Jack Grealish was always expected, but today the Manchester club officially launched a £100m bid for the Villa star. Here's Mat Kendrick, Dan Rolinson & James Rushton trying to put an honest, open spin on today's news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Williams joins AVFC Extra to discuss Leon Bailey, his recent history, the stats behind the player and what he'll bring to Villa Park. It's an exciting time to be a Villa fan!-----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodJosh Williams: https://twitter.com/DistanceCoveredJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/JamorushtonCode: IMOIQR3XXJIMWXCZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for another round of our quick-fire Q&A (spoiler alert, we head into extra time to take all your Aston Villa questions) - we discuss Leon Bailey, Grealish's future, Wesley's comeback and how the rest of pre-season will play out.-----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest episode of the Claret & Blue podcast we look at:🔍 Emi Buendia scouting report👕 Ashley Young looks at home in claret & blue📝 How much can we read into pre-season💵 The signings Villa need to make to push on-----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Villa midfielder Ray Houghton sat down with Ashley Preece to reflect on a three year period with Aston Villa in the early 90s.Ray shared how his move to Villa came about after interest from Chelsea. Tales of Doug Ellis, and his time under Big Ron. As well as lifting the lid on his breakdown in relationship with former boss Brian Little.Bumper pre-season guide: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-ashley-preece-new-21019037-----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserverJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/Jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aston Villa are due back in pre-season just a week away at Walsall, before then we decided to look at every Aston Villa player to see where they fit in the squad hierarchy. 🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/Jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our man at the Villa, Ashley Preece sat down for a 30 minute Facebook Live chat with supporters to answer all the big questions around Aston Villa🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserverJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/Jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We asked for your Aston Villa questions once again and as expected the general conversation was full of Jack Grealish debate, so allow us to present the reasons why he should stay at Aston Villa.SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS: https://data.reachplc.com/211783614195863🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/Jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time to speak about Jack Grealish - but don't worry. This is mostly a transfer-talk safespace!James Rushton is joining by Pat of PGR Analytics to talk about Grealish's role for England, his new-found backing and some of the awful criticisms directed at Grealish.-----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/JamorushtonPGR Analytics: https://twitter.com/pgr_analytics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and James Rushton are back in the podcasting hot-seat to chat all things Aston Villa, the agenda of the show chosen by you, the viewers. We took a selection of comments and questions to dissect including Jack Grealish's future, what Villa need to do during the summer, and the reported interest from Liverpool in John McGinn.🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/Jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tommy Johnson may only have been with Aston Villa for a couple of years in the mid-nineties but a League Cup win and blossoming friendship with the likes of Ian Taylor & Mark Draper, makes Tommy Johnson a cult hero amongst the Aston Villa fan base.Mat Kendrick caught up with him for an hour to explore his 2 years at Villa and hear his stories.🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aston Villa have moved forward in the transfer window by looking backwards! The soon-to-be-announced return of Ashley Young is another highlight in a fairly busy start to the summer for Villa.Here, Dan Rolinson & James Rushton breakdown Villa's latest move, and address some recent rumours.🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/Jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nobody is sure what to make of Aston Villa's bonafide interest in Southampton hotshot James Ward-Prowse, so AVFC Extra is here to get to the bottom of it.James Rushton caught up with Tom Leach, the man on the Saints beat, to have a closer look at the situation. Is there any possibility Saints will sell? How much would we cost? More importantly, what type of player is he and what could he bring to Villa's midfield?🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/JamorushtonTom Leach: https://twitter.com/TomLeachHL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Named 'Football Heaven' by Norwich fans, Emi Buendia has become Aston Villa's latest record-breaking signing. The Argentine playmaker arrives at Villa Park ready to shine, but what can fans expect of the new man?In an all-new AVFC Extra, James Rushton catches up with Reach Scouting Writer David Hughes to talk Villa's new star, his talents, where he fits in and what he could achieve at Villa.🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/JamorushtonDavid Hughes: https://twitter.com/DAHughes_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The time an Aston Villa youth player did a poo in a football boot, Lee Hendrie didn't crash a golf buggy, Steve Froggatt dressed as a lion and John Gregory bought a second fridge for his complimentary Muller yoghurts...Here's a compilation of the Top 10 funniest moments from our Claret & Blue interviews... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a storyteller former Aston Villa player, coach and manager John Gregory is.From his route into football, wearing every outfield shirt, discovering coaching, flogging Muller yoghurts to FA Cup Final regrets, developing players and his love of Aston Villa - this podcast covers everything.It's a long one, it's full of stories and detail, it's well worth the 2 and a half hours of your time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the 2020/21 season over, we sat down together to answer some of your Aston Villa questions from social media.Transfers, Tammy Abraham, aims for next season, Europa League, dream podcast guest - absolutely loads covered in this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been a fun journey over the past 38 games that sees Aston Villa finish on 55 points in 11th place, a season that ultimately petered out but offered many moments of magic along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fans are back, Villa win, what a day. 😍😍 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

That was more like it Villa! After a poor performance against Palace, Dean Smith's team bounced back with a big win away at Tottenham.🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/Jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can we just end the season now, please? 😖Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aston Villa play out a goalless draw with Everton at Villa Park, but the biggest news of the night is the return of Jack Grealish...-----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Rolinson put your questions to our Villa reporter Ashley Preece.Douglas Luiz's role and Man City buy-back clauseThe Villa players with expiring contractsWhat is Jack Grealish's injury?The new Bodymoor Heath training centreWhen are the new kits out?So, so much covered in this latest podcast-----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 26 (twenty-six) year wait for a league win against Man United at Villa Park goes on... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anwar El Ghazi netted the winner for Villa at Goodison Park on Saturday to keep a faint, faint hope of Europa League qualification alive. 5 games to go...🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is it last chance saloon for Keinan Davis? The Villa squad welcome back Wesley. Ross Barkley starts his first game since Grealish got injured. Where do Aston Villa need to strengthen in the summer?🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserverJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/Jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A late, late draw for Aston Villa against West Bromwich Albion at Villa Park.🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterTwitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodInstagram: https://instagram.com/claretbluepodcastDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Villa reporter Ashley Preece is joined by Dan Rolinson and Joe Chapman to look ahead to Villa's game against West Bromwich Albion. Giving the lowdown on all Dean Smith had to say at his press conference, on Wesley's return, and how we handle the future of making football more sustainable. Take part in the survey here: https://data.reachplc.com/211104471696857 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick are back together to discuss Aston Villa's defeat to Premier League leaders Man City after an eventful evening at Villa Park.🎙🎙🎙 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🗣 Mat Kendrick and Ashley Preece discuss the greed driven “Super League” plans and what it means for Aston Villa... 🤷🏻‍♂️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Froggatt joins Mat Kendrick on this week's Claret & Blue podcast interview to reflect on his time with Aston Villa, this episode is jam packed full of funny stories so we hope you enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ashley Preece talks through Aston Villa's latest injury news with reports of Trezeguet missing the remainder of the season. Also on the agenda are how Villa should handle the summer transfer window, Louie Barry & Tom Heaton's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aston Villa fall to a late defeat at Anfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ashley Preece is joined by Matt Addison of the Liverpool Echo to preview Villa's clash with Liverpool at Anfield this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Little walks on water, and joins us on the Claret & Blue podcast to chat through his lengthy Villa career! From the 15 year old who joined the club to the manager who took us to League Cup glory... enjoy a whopping 100 minutes with Brian Little🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterTwitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodInstagram: https://instagram.com/claretbluepodcastMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A game of 77 minutes and 13 minutes 😂😂😂Villa a LOT better after a pretty awful performance up until Trezeguet's first goal... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices