
Claret & Blue Podcast
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Frustrated Malen, priority signings & Tielemans' best role
Dan Rolinson and John Townley take the Q&A on the road for the first time to answer your Aston Villa questions after the opening weekend of the season. 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Blue MAILGAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10-man Villa hold on for point against Newcastle United
Dan Rolinson is joined by Mat Kendrick after Aston Villa's first game of the season against Newcastle United at Villa Park. Ezri Konsa was sent off in the second half of the match as Villa held on for the 0-0. 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Blue MAILGAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social Mat Kendrick: https://bsky.app/profile/matkendrick.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rogers FIT to face Newcastle, Martinez ban explained & ticketing 'madness'
Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back for the first preview show of the season as Aston Villa start their 25/26 season at home to Newcastle United. 🎙🎙 Sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Claret & Blue MAILGAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What Villa do next when Jacob Ramsey completes Newcastle move...
Dan Rolinson and John Townley discuss what happens next when Jacob Ramsey leaves for Newcastle, what does that mean for Villa's summer business? 🎙🎙 Sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Claret & Blue MAILGAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Predicting the ENTIRE 25/26 Premier League Table!
Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back with their annual season prediction video, trying to place exactly where each 20 Premier League sides will finish. What do you think? 🎙🎙 Sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Claret & Blue MAILGAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Villa's Jacob Ramsey heading to Newcastle for £40 MILLION
Newcastle United are progressing in their move for Aston Villa's Jacob Ramsey as Eddie Howe lines up a £40 million move for the Villa midfielder. Dan Rolinson and John Townley share their thoughts on the move. 🎙🎙 Sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Claret & Blue MAILGAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sharing our BOLD Aston Villa predictions for the new season
Dan Rolinson, John Townley and Mat Kendrick share their Aston Villa predictions for top scorer, player of the season, league position and success in the cup competitions. Plus, they all give their big Aston Villa prediction featuring silverware, mascots and the 100 club. 🎙🎙 Sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Mat Kendrick: https://bsky.app/profile/matkendrick.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Big Aston Villa 2025/26 SEASON PREVIEW
Dan Rolinson, John Townley and Mat Kendrick are back for their annual season preview show as Aston Villa get ready to return to action against Newcastle United on Saturday lunchtime. 🎙🎙🎙 Sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Mat Kendrick: https://bsky.app/profile/matkendrick.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jacob Ramsey offered NEW Aston Villa deal
The homegrown midfielder has 2 years remaining on his current deal, but news has broken this afternoon that Unai Emery wants to secure Jacob Ramsey's services to a longer term contract. 🎙🎙 Sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Guessand signs, McGinn's true value & what happens to Buendia?
Dan Rolinson and John Townley are live for a Q&A special. Loads to discuss as the new Premier League season approaches, can Buendia have an impact and have Villa had a 'good' window? 🎙🎙 Sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aston Villa complete signing of Nice forward Evann Guessand
Join Dan Rolinson and John Townley for a live episode of the podcast to discuss Aston Villa's new signing, Evann Guessand. 🎙🎙 Sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Everything you need to know about Evann Guessand
Evann Guessand is to join Aston Villa from Nice after a breakout season. The versatile forward will bolster Unai Emery's attacking options, but what exactly will he bring to the side? Alex's thread: https://x.com/AlexanderBrkr/status/1914297600716538178 🎙🎙 Sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Striker supplement, flipping PSR youngsters & setting season expectations
Dan Rolinson is joined by Neil Dunworth from the For the Love of Paul McGrath podcast to answer your Aston Villa questions as the start of a new Premier League season fast approaches. 🎙🎙 Sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Mat Kendrick: https://bsky.app/profile/matkendrick.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The unfair financial rules holding Aston Villa back
John McGinn spoke to John Townley in America earlier in the week, where he criticised the Premier League's spending rules, which he says hold Aston Villa back and provide the 'big six' an unfair advantage. Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Sponsored by Saily, for the more information: https://saily.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
McGinn x Townley: What it was like to interview Villa's captain
Dan Rolinson is joined by John Townley once again in the states after recording a sit-down interview with Villa club captain, John McGinn. 🎙🎙 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Sponsored by Saily, for the more information: https://saily.com/claretandblue Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Europa League arrogance, getting left behind in the window & John's USA surprises...
Dan Rolinson and John Townley link up again for another edition of the Claret & Blue mailbag to answer your questions on the latest Aston Villa subjects. 🎙🎙 Follow John on social media for more US tour updates: https://x.com/johntownley11 https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Sponsored by Saily, for the more information: https://saily.com/claretandblue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Watkins “not for sale”, Kamara’s bumper deal & opening the Villa mailbag
Dan Rolinson links up with John Townley for the first time on his tour of the US for catch up on all things Villa, most notably: Ollie Watkins isn't for sale and the importance of Kamara's new contract. 🎙🎙 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Sponsored by Saily, for the more information: https://saily.com/claretandblue Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kamara's new deal is absolutely massive for Aston Villa
John Townley offers his verdict on today's news that Boubacar Kamara has signed a new 5-year-deal with Aston Villa Football Club. 🎙🎙 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Sponsored by Saily, for the more information: https://saily.com/claretandblue Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Your UNPOPULAR Villa opinions: Jinxes, bad chants & rubbish rivalries
Dan Rolinson and Dan Bardell react to some of your very unpopular Aston Villa opinions. 🎙🎙 The Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Sponsored by Saily, for the more information: https://saily.com/claretandblue Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Our plans for Aston Villa's pre-season tour of the US
John Townley is off to the US this week to cover Aston Villa's pre season tour, so here are our plans... 🎙🎙 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Sponsored by Saily, for the more information: https://saily.com/claretandblue Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How Aston Villa unlock the next phase of the transfer window
Dan Rolinson and John Townley discuss the next phase of the summer transfer window, Aston Villa's pre-season match in Germany and take on your Aston Villa questions in the live chat. 🎙🎙 The Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Sponsored by Saily, for the more information: https://saily.com/claretandblue Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why you shouldn't read much into Aston Villa's pre-season
Dan Rolinson and John Townley discuss Aston Villa's start to pre-season against Walsall, plus any transfer questions you may have during the live episode. 🎙🎙 The Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Sponsored by Saily, for the more information: https://saily.com/claretandblue Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Marco Bizot joins, Enzo to Benfica and Forest's interest in Ramsey
John Townley discusses some of the transfer news surrounding Aston Villa from Bizot officially joining the club, to Nottingham Forest being interested in signing Jacob Ramsey. This podcast was cut together from a Facebook Live stream on Tuesday afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The transfer domino effect, reducing wages & rating Ezri Konsa
Dan Rolinson and Neil Dunworth open up the Claret & Blue mailbag to answer another batch of your Aston Villa questions. 🎙🎙 The Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Sponsored by Saily, for the more information: https://saily.com/claretandblue Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Mat Kendrick: https://bsky.app/profile/matkendrick.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The one key area Aston Villa must improve this season
Dan Rolinson is joined by Simon Lines, Max Stokes and Dan Bardell from Villa On Tour and 1874 for a quick catch up about Aston Villa's upcoming transfer business. 🎙🎙 The Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Sponsored by Saily, for the more information: https://saily.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Europa League incentive, Douglas Luiz return & season ticket waiting lists
Dan Rolinson and John Townley are LIVE to answer all your Aston Villa questions. 🎙🎙 The Mailbag: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Sponsored by Saily, for the more information: https://saily.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
John McGinn's Aston Villa story isn't over yet
According to reports in The Athletic, Everton hold an 'interest' in Aston Villa club captain John McGinn. So, Dan Rolinson and John Townley hopped on to the podcast to share their verdict. 🎙🎙 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Sponsored by Saily, for the more information: https://saily.com/claretandblue Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
UEFA fine clarity, new signings & the Aston Villa project
Dan Rolinson and John Townley open up the Claret & Blue Mailbag for a live Q&A special. 🎙🎙 The Mailbag: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Sponsored by Saily, for the more information: https://saily.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Instinct, goalscoring streaks & big chances missed... what to do with Ollie Watkins?
Dan Rolinson and John Townley address the always relevant Ollie Watkins debate. When is the right time to cash in? Can Villa improve on that postion? If not Watkins, who could play up front for Emery? It's not as easy to say you either love him or hate him, nor is he a brilliant footballer or a terrible one. Ollie Watkins is a great footballer who will reliably score goals and be available, but he is not without flaws. 🎙🎙 The Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Sponsored by Saily, for the more information: https://saily.com/claretandblue Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How we would spend £125 million on transfers at Aston Villa
It's that time of year again when we put ourselves into the shoes of the Aston Villa transfer committee to bring you the deals' WE would like to see happen at Villa Park. 🎙🎙 The Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Sponsored by Saily, for the more information: https://saily.com/claretandblue Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aston Villa COMPLIANT with PSR for 24/25
Dan Rolinson and John Townley are live for a chat about PSR as the 30th June deadline comes and goes with minimal fuss... however, is it time to celebrate? 🎙🎙 Claret & Blue Mailbag: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Sponsored by Saily, for the more information: https://saily.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Where are Aston Villa's points coming from in 25/26?
Dan Rolinson and John Townley have taken inspiration from the 'Back of the Net' podcast to predict Aston Villa's 2025/26 season - in a different way. 🎙🎙 Claret & Blue Mailbag: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Sponsored by Saily, for the more information: https://saily.com/claretandblue Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Villa's transfer strategy, Garnacho's Instagram & fighting a mascot
Dan Rolinson and Dan Bardell answer your Aston Villa questions as the end of June approaches and with it, that PSR deadline... 🎙🎙 The Claret & Blue Mailbag: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Sponsored by Saily, for the more information: https://saily.com/claretandblue Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Mat Kendrick: https://bsky.app/profile/matkendrick.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why Villa's trophy success in the 90s wasn't the start of something special
Ivan McDouall is the author of Only the Real Thing: Aston Villa and The Coca Cola Cup and a huge Aston Villa fan (obviously) So, we invited him in to the Poddymoor Heath studio to venture down memory lane to simpler times... Buy the book: https://amzn.eu/d/bX5ax42 🎙🎙 The Claret & Blue Mailbag: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Sponsored by Saily, for the more information: https://saily.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social Mat Kendrick: https://bsky.app/profile/matkendrick.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Explaining Pau Torres: Aston Villa’s most divisive footballer?
Aston Villa's Pau Torres may just be one of the most divisive players at the club. Fans seem to either "love" him or "hate" him. Dan Rolinson and John Townley get behind the microphone to discuss the Spaniard, his defending versus his passing ability. 🎙🎙 The Mailbag: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Sponsored by Saily, for the more information: https://saily.com/claretandblue Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Live reaction to Aston Villa's Premier League fixtures for 25/26
John Townley loves the day that sees the Premier League confirm the fixtures for a new season, Dan Rolinson on the other hand is just glad to see Aston Villa will face all other 19 Premier League clubs at home and away... 🎙🎙 Sponsored by Saily, for the more information: https://saily.com/claretandblue The Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Villa Park naming rights, summer transfers & fresh podcast plans…
Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back at Poddymoor Heath HQ to tackle another batch of your Aston Villa questions. 🎙🎙 Sponsored by Saily, for the more information: https://saily.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aston Villa Q&A: Transfers, Tielemans & leaving Villa Park
Dan Rolinson and John Townley recorded a special LIVE edition of the Claret & Blue podcast to answer your questions on the fly, if you enjoyed this let us know and we'll aim to do more. 🎙🎙 Sponsored by Saily, for the more information: https://saily.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jack Grealish back to Aston Villa? Our FINAL verdict...
Every time we do a new Q&A episode we're asked about Jack Grealish. So, to put a stop to that, we decided to do a whole episode on his 'potential' return to Villa. 🎙🎙 Sponsored by Saily, for the more information: https://saily.com/claretandblue Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Big name signings, Martinez to United & the point of winning trophies
Dan Rolinson is joined by Neil Dunworth from For the Love of Paul McGrath podcast to answer all your Aston Villa questions. 🎙🎙 Sponsored by Saily, for the more information: https://saily.com/claretandblue Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Mat Kendrick: https://bsky.app/profile/matkendrick.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11 tasks on Unai Emery’s to-do-list
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick outline 11 tasks facing Unai Emery this summer ahead of a big campaign for Aston Villa next season. This is Unai Emery's Aston Villa to-do-list... 🎙🎙 Sponsored by Saily, for the more information: https://saily.com/claretandblue Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social Mat Kendrick: https://bsky.app/profile/matkendrick.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The definitive guide to Aston Villa’s finances in 2025
Many questions surround Aston Villa's finances whether it be wages, PSR, UEFA squad cost rules, amortisation or contracts. We've invited business expert Dave Powell back onto the podcast to answer all of your questions. 🎙🎙 Sponsored by Saily, for the more information: https://saily.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Mat Kendrick: https://bsky.app/profile/matkendrick.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Emery's long-term goals, revamping PSR & a round up of transfer rumours
Dan Rolinson is joined by 1874's Dan Bardell and The Athletic's Jacob Tanswell (for his podcast debut) to tackle another batch of your questions. The season may be over, but there's talking points a plenty... 🎙🎙 Sponsored by Saily, for the more information: https://saily.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Mat Kendrick: https://bsky.app/profile/matkendrick.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The missing puzzle pieces of Aston Villa's 25/26 team
Dan Rolinson and John Townley identify the missing profiles or qualities from Aston Villa's current first-team squad and the priorities Unai Emery and Monchi must work on for the 2025/26 season. 🎙🎙 Sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Sponsored by Saily, for the more information: https://saily.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Making of Morgan Rogers
Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers has been propelled into Premier League stardom in what feels like a blink of an eye. From Halesowen in the West Midlands to West Bromwich Albion's academy to the Riverside Stadium (via Man City) Rogers now finds himself under the development of Unai Emery. 🎙🎙 Sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Sponsored by Saily, for the more information: https://saily.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Mat Kendrick: https://bsky.app/profile/matkendrick.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Europa League ambitions, replacing Martinez & 60 chicken nuggets
Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick and John Townley welcome Ty Bracey, Max Stokes, Dan Bardell and James Rushton to the Hockley Social Club stage to answer all your Aston Villa questions after an eventful end to the season. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Mat Kendrick: https://bsky.app/profile/matkendrick.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Appreciating the squad, looking forward & the necessity of winning trophies
Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick and John Townley took to the stage at Hockley Social Club this week to reflect on Aston Villa's season and look ahead to another European campaign next year, Due to a technical problem at the venue, our main audio files were corrupted. So, we’re using a back up feed, it’s not as high standard as we’d like to share with you, but needs must. Apologies for the mix up - we’ll be better next time. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Mat Kendrick: https://bsky.app/profile/matkendrick.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aston Villa's 2025 summer rebuild starts here
Dan Rolinson and John Townley assess Aston Villa's entire first team squad ahead of a massive summer for the club. Who stays and who goes as Unai Emery's side embark on a third successive European campaign. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Mat Kendrick: https://bsky.app/profile/matkendrick.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The ALTERNATIVE Aston Villa Awards 2025
Dan Rolinson is joined by Matt Lynch and Neil Dunworth to hand out the alternative Aston Villa End of Season awards - no best player or best goal here, we're after the more niche aspects of Villa's 2025 campaign. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Mat Kendrick: https://bsky.app/profile/matkendrick.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aston Villa miss out on Champions League on final day
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick discuss Aston Villa's terrible defeat to Manchester United which sees them play in the Europa League next season instead of the Champions League. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social Mat Kendrick: https://bsky.app/profile/matkendrick.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices