Claret & Blue Podcast

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

Join Dan Rolinson and Ashley Preece as our viewers quiz our Villa writer on all things claret & blue. Do Villa need to do any business in January? Is a move for Dele Alli possible? What are Jack Grealish's Aston Villa ambitions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andreas Weimann joins the Claret & Blue podcast for an in depth interview on his Aston Villa career including that night away at Rapid Vienna, the Peace Cup, blossoming under Paul Lambert in that partnership with Gabriel Agbonlahor and Christian Benteke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Rushton sat down with the co-author of 'Football's Black Pioneers' Bill Hern to learn more about a genuine Aston Villa history maker, Willie Clarke. He was Aston Villa's first black footballer and also secured the record of the first black player to score a goal in the English Football League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Dan Rolinson & Mat Kendrick to reflect on another defeat for Aston Villa at Villa Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gareth Barry joins Mat Kendrick on a very special Claret & Blue podcast as we quiz Gareth on his 12 years spent at Aston Villa, his affection for the club, 'that' News of the World interview, the Liverpool transfer saga and his favourite footballing memories in this hour-long interview. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a new AVFC Extra James Rushton and David Hughes discuss Aston Villa's triumph over Arsenal, potential European football for the Villa, the magic of Jack Grealish and the numbers behind Ollie Watkins' success... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and James Rushton join Ashley Preece to catch up about Aston Villa's start in a special Q&A edition of Claret & Blue.Where can Villa finish? What should they do in January? Which Villan is next for an England call-up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson reflect on a cracking win for Aston Villa away at the Emirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of AVFC Extra we're joined by injury expert Ben Dinnery to take an in-depth look at the injuries sustained by Wesley and Tom Heaton on New Year's Day against Burnley.Topics covered:03:21 - What exactly was the injury Wesley got?05:17 - How a player returns from such a serious problem07:04 - Why do you some players take longer to recover?10:35 - The pressure of setting a return date20:09 - The psychological impact of a long term injury24:12 - Difference in recovery between professionals and the general public27:14 - Tom Heaton's injury32:19 - Weirdest injury stories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A strange game of two halves at Villa Park this afternoon. -----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretBlueNewsletterFollow 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

Kerry Lenihan of the Aston & Nechells Food Bank joins James Rushton for an #AVFC Extra that focuses on how the good a club like Aston Villa can do for its community - as well as the direct fan action that leads to results and why it is needed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another week, another AVFC Extra - this time, James Rushton is joined by Jon Mackenzie of All Stats Aren't We to take a look at how Leeds United were able to hand Aston Villa their first loss of the season.Topics covered:02:12 - A great start to the season for both clubs05:52 - Explaining Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds United style08:57 - Trying to stop Jack Grealish13:10 - Was that a typical Leeds United performance?16:08 - Bielsa's pre match preparations20:47 - Leeds' decision making27:32 - Leeds were well prepared to stop Grealish30:42 - Assessing the three goals33:57 - Did anyone catch the eye in a Villa shirt?35:42 - It's just one game... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson to reflect on Aston Villa's first loss in the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ashley Preece is joined by LeedsLive editor Joe Mewis to look ahead to Friday night's game as Dean Smith and Aston Villa host Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're delighted to be joined by former Villa winger and fitness expert Tony Daley on today's episode of AVFC Extra.Topics covered:01:35 - Does Tony Daley miss coaching?03:12 - The differences between training athletes and the general public04:30 - Wanting to be the fittest at the football club06:14 - The genuine advantages of being the fitter side07:58 - What is '100% fitness'? 12:31 - How do squad players keep their fitness levels up?14:42 - How footballers kept fit during lockdown18:30 - Could the tighter football schedule produce more injuries?20:15 - What happens during a football medical?22:44 - How football got 'more serious' in the 90s29:30 - How training methods have developed31:50 - The match-day routine for footballers35:10 - Mental health problems as a footballer41:14 - How frustrating is it to sustain injuries?47:45 - On Jack Grealish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Dan Rolinson, James Rushton and Mat Kendrick for some instant reaction to Aston Villa's victory away at Leicester City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick sit down for a bonus podcast episode on transfer deadline day to assess Aston Villa's summer transfer business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Rushton is joined by Josh Williams, Reach PLC's football scouting writer - to dissect how Aston Villa and Dean Smith masterminded a famous 7-2 victory over the current Premier League champions, Liverpool.Topics covered:02:16 - Could Liverpool see this result coming?05:02 - Villa's gameplan execution11:24 - Jack Grealish's influence on the game16:42 - Villa's defensive display18:50 - Is Ollie Watkins the real deal?21:05 - Dean Smith's master plan24:04 - How do Liverpool bounce back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today marks the 2nd anniversary of Dean Smith's appointment as Aston Villa head coach. Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson sat down to discuss an eventful couple of years for one of our own... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We joined up with David Hughes, a scouting and analysis writer from Reach and big Evertonian to get an insight into Ross Barkley's strengths and weaknesses.Topics covered:01:26 - How Everton fans perceive him02:13 - What kind of player was he at Everton?04:29 - Ross Barkley departure from Merseyside07:53 - Discussing his lack of Chelsea minutes10:43 - Why Chelsea wasn't a good fit for Barkley14:05 - Villa's incredible transfer window14:56 - Ross Barkley's physicality 17:17 - What are Barkley's strengths?19:00 - What are Barkley's weaknesses?21:00 - Busting the 'Barkley is greedy' myth22:32 - Where Ross Barkley fits into the Villa XI24:16 - Jack Grealish x Ross Barkley25:54 - How Aston Villa will do this season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Things you don't see every day: Aston Villa 7-2 Liverpool-----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretBlueNewsletterFollow 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

Aston Villa this morning announced the season long loan signing of Ross Barkley from Chelsea, so we're joined by Football London writer Oliver Harbord for the lowdown on our new midfielder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of AVFC Extra, Dan Rolinson and James Rushton discuss some of the more confusing abbreviations in football. What's an xG? Does possession even mean anything? Should we use stats for transfers? 01:15 - xG (Expected Goals)08:27 - Team xG vs Player xG09:43 - xA (Expected Assists)11:47 - Key passes & chances created13:45 - Pre-assists 15:02 - How to judge a goalkeeper16:55 - How to judge a defender20:09 - Game states24:31 - PPG (Points per game)30:03 - xPTS (Expected Points)33:15 - How can we use stats?35:36 - Audience questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson to reflect on Aston Villa's 2nd win of the Premier League season against Fulham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Claret & Blue is adding a second series - AVFC Extra! You won't have to do anything else but stay subscribed to get it - but what is it? Dan Rolinson and James Rushton are here to tell you more about a series that will take a closer look at everything Aston Villa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson LIVE for their instant reaction to Aston Villa's win against Sheffield United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices