Claret & Blue Podcast

Dan Rolinson and James Rushton are back to discuss YOUR talking points in the latest community comments episode of Claret and Blue. In this, we discuss... Aston Villa's 'perfect owners' and how they should approach the summer transfer window. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Ashley Preece & Dan Rolinson as they assess Aston Villa's squad on the season so far, ranking each player out of 10.They also look ahead to the summer transfer window and how Villa should handle their business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us for a catch-up on AVFC Extra as James Rushton asks Villa writer John Townley some key questions about Dean Smith's role at Villa.How does Villa's current slump match up with their bad run of 2019? Does it define their season? And is the current gaffer the right man for the job? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Mat Kendrick, Dan Rolinson & James Rushton for their reaction to another defeat for a Villa side continuing to struggled without their talisman... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join our Aston Villa reporter Ashley Preece for his weekly podcast trying to answer your Villa questions. On this week's agenda we preview the Spurs game, look at Jack Grealish's shin injury and praise Ollie Watkins for his first England Call Up.🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All square at St James' Park after all the action came in the final 10 minutes... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's not just the podcast that's at the centre of Claret & Blue - it's you. Join Dan Rolinson & James Rushton as they discuss the comments of the week to catch up with the C&B community.Can we put to bed the 'woodwork/off target' conversation, and will we ever stop discussing Ross Barkley? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Hunt found himself transferred to the New York Cosmos, playing alongside footballing royalty including Pele, at the age of 20 after just 7 first team appearances for Aston Villa. This is the story of the boyhood fan who traded Villa Park for New York.Buy Steve's book "I'm with the Cosmos" here: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/im-cosmos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stalemate at Villa Park in which a draw between Villa and Wolves is probably the right result for both. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Defeat for Villa at Bramall Lane. Dreadful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson discuss a big three points for Aston Villa against Leeds United at Elland Road.🎙🎙🎙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/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🗣 Villa writer Ashley Preece is joined by Leeds United reporter Conor McGiligan to look ahead to Aston Villa's trip to Elland Road this weekend-----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserverConor McGiligan: https://twitter.com/ConorJHMcG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A game of two halves, but Villa fail to earn themselves any points after a poor first half. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Rushton is joined by John Townley to focus on Villa's Emi Martinez.How did he get started? What was early life like for Martinez? How has he mastered the mental side of the game? Is he the best in the top tier? And why have Villa got Reading to thank for Martinez's success?There's plenty of that, and more, in this episode - and the pair could've spent hours speaking about Villa's superstar goalkeeper.Graham Hunter podcast: https://grahamhunter.tv/emiliano-martinez-the-tale-behind-the-tears/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Rushton and Dan Rolinson catch up with a quick Villa discussion as they try and move on from the Brighton draw and solve Villa's Ross Barkley dilemma. They also look at whether qualifying for the Europa League would be a 'bad' thing for Villa. Recorded LIVE on Stereo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Ashley Preece and Dan Rolinson for an Aston Villa Q&A session thanks to our viewers on Facebook Live!-----------------------------------------------------------------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

Mat Kendrick, Dan Rolinson and James Rushton sit down to reflect on a comfortable 3 points for Aston Villa against Brighton at the AMEX Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Fletch' was at the London Stadium as Villa completed their great escape with a dramatic draw at West Ham last summer and commentated on the 1-0 win over Arsenal on Saturday just gone.When Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson caught up with him earlier his week he spoke glowingly about Dean Smith's squad and how the absence of fans feels even more acute in a famously vibrant venue like Villa Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A big win for Aston Villa as they hold out for a 1-0 victory over Arsenal thanks to Ollie Watkins' 10th Premier League goal which saw Villa go ahead after 2 minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Jesse Lingard double on his West Ham debut helps secure all 3 points for the Hammers on a very frustrating night at Villa Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to BT Sport for giving us a 10 minute slot with Villa legend Gareth Barry ahead of Villa's upcoming game against West Ham. We quizzed him on whether he could have returned to Villa, his punditry, Ross Barkley and Villa's European aspirations.BT Sport is broadcasting every mid-week fixture in the Premier League this week. With the BT Sport Monthly Pass fans will be able to catch all the action on BT Sport for the next 30 days for just £25 contract free. Visit www.bt.com/monthlypass for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Rolinson is joined by Aston Villa club writer Ashley Preece to assess Aston Villa's January transfer business (or lack of) in this latest Claret & Blue podcast episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Mat Kendrick & James Rushton sit down together as Aston Villa recorded their first Premier League win over Southampton since 2013 thanks to a thumping Ross Barkley header. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Genuinely, cannot believe what I've just seen in that second half...-----------------------------------------------------------------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/DanRolinsonJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/Jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Rushton sat down with Reach PLC's scouting expert Josh Williams to review the signing of Morgan Sanson and what he can bring to Aston Villa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Villa boss Steve Bruce and his struggling Newcastle United side leave the Midlands with 0 points after Aston Villa beat them comfortably at Villa Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Remember the banner draped from the Holte End back in 2009, 'Sob on the Tyne', then followed up again 7 years later with another piece of cloth stating 'Again'? Of course you do. Here's the story behind that infamous banner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aston Villa return to action after a 19 day enforced break and after a decent performance come away from the Etihad with 0 points... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of the Claret & Blue podcast we're joined by Max Stokes from Villa On Tour. We discuss Villa's Covid-19 outbreak, Morgan Sanson, Conor Hourihane, Manchester City and the steps Villa must take to reach the next level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick pulled out the Random Questions Mug of Destiny on the latest episode of the Claret & Blue podcast to tackle where Villa need to improve in January, how many points they'll earn in their next 5 games, how Covid will affect the squad, and, the big question - what's your favourite chocolate bar? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Rushton and Dan Rolinson speak to Professor Keith Neal about the coronavirus outbreak at Aston Villa, how it could've occurred, what can be done to stop it and why playing the blame game won't help... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Villa's youngsters put in an exceptional performance for an hour to keep Liverpool at bay but in the end they just couldn't hold out any longer... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're joined by Theo Squires from the Liverpool Echo's Blood Red podcast to look ahead to Aston Villa's Friday night FA Cup tie against Liverpool, as well as discussing what business - if any - Villa need to do in January. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Rushton is joined by Nilesh Chauhan from Villans Together to discuss how the group are attracting new fans to the Villa cause, why diversity is more than a buzzword, how discrimination hurts and why gestures are more than just tokens in 2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A really frustrating evening at Old Trafford as Manchester United take all three points thanks to a questionable penalty decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the final time in 2020, we bring to you the Claret & Blue podcast, on today's episode we dish out our 2020 awards including the Best Player (that isn't Jack Grealish), Best Goal, Best Moment and more. It's a great episode to round off an amazing year for the podcast, despite the difficulties in the rest of our lives. Thank you for your amazing support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A decent point on the road for Villa against Chelsea 💪-----------------------------------------------------------------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/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Something special about Boxing Day football, even more so when Villa pick up the 3 points. Mat Kendrick, James Rushton & Dan Rolinson sit down to discuss Villa's win over Crystal Palace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to everybody who has supported the podcast over the past 12 months, as we can't be together this Christmas, allow Mat Kendrick to share his best Aston Villa tales of his time as a Villa reporter.-----------------------------------------------------------------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/DanRolinsonJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/Jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mat Kendrick & Dan Rolinson sit down to discuss Aston Villa's victory against West Bromwich Albion thanks to Anwar El Ghazi and Bertrand Traore sinking Sam Allardyce's side.-----------------------------------------------------------------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/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Rushton is joined by West Bromwich Albion correspondent Joe Chapman to look ahead to Sunday evening's game as Aston Villa face Sam Allardyce's Albion side.-----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/JamorushtonJoe Chapman: https://twitter.com/ChapmanJ92 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Dan Rolinson and Max Stokes as Aston Villa just couldn't find a way past Nick Pope and Burnley after really struggling with their finishing in front of goal... 🤨🤨-----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonMax Stokes: https://twitter.com/villaontour_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The large format 400-plus-page coffee table book tells the remarkable story of Aston Villa’s first 75 years. An era when the club dominated football… the Kings of Birmingham and renowned across the globe.Written by respected club authors and historians – Colin Abbott, John Russell and Jon Farrelly – the books contain stunning photographs, illustrations, stories, fascinating press cuttings, as well as precious memorabillia that will be treasured by every Aston Villa supporterBUY IT HERE: https://www.legendspublishing.net/product/av1501/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Claret and Blue pays tribute to Gerard Houllier after the death of the former Aston Villa manager at the age of 73. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a late win for Villa at Molineux against Wolves!! Join Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson for their post match thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ashley Preece is joined by Wolverhampton Wanderers correspondent Alex Dicken to look ahead to Saturday lunchtime's game as Dean Smith and Aston Villa travel to Nuno Espirito Santo's Wolves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plenty of people have talked to Villa icon Stiliyan Petrov before, but we can guarantee you something a little bit different...Mat Kendrick was able to keep Stan hooked with our new game of, well, it doesn't really have a name, but we just pick questions from a mug now. For Villa's famous 19, we had 19 questions and through a marathon sitting, Stan answered them all, and seemingly with glee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've chosen 4 nominees for Aston Villa's best player of 2020. There's a standout name, of course, but can a case be made for the 3 others to take home the crown?CAST YOUR VOTE: https://www.fansfootballeroftheyear.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's AVFC Extra we caught up with former Premier League referee Mark Halsey, the man in the middle when Thierry Henry scored *that* quick free kick and Dion Dublin dropped *that* headbutt on Robbie Savage.We also quizzed him on his thoughts on officiating in 2020, the state of VAR and if it can be improved, as well as reviewing some key decisions Aston Villa have suffered in the last 18 months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mat Kendrick, James Rushton & Dan Rolinson reflect on a defeat for Aston Villa against West Ham United-----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretBlueNewsletterFollow 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