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Nervous or confident? Aston Villa’s UCL 2nd leg with Brugge awaits

Aston Villa take a two-goal advantage into the Champions League R16 2nd leg against Club Brugge after victory in the Jan Breydel stadium last week. Unai Emery's side have one eye on the Quarter Finals, but must not underestimate Brugge's threat - a game in which the first goal, for either side, would be absolutely crucial. 🎙🎙 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

Mar 11, 202523 min

Aston Villa's best defence, Enzo impressing & understated Ramsey

On the latest Claret & Blue podcast Q&A, we answer your questions around Jacob Ramsey's role, who makes up Villa's best defence and who might 'do a Bogarde' in the summer? 🎙🎙 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 10, 202550 min

Unai Emery's Claret & Blue army win away at Brentford

Dan Rolinson is joined by Matt Lynch to react to Aston Villa's 0-1 away win at Brentford. Ollie Watkins' goal at the start of the second half was enough to seal all three points and move Villa to 7th in the Premier 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 Matt Lynch: https://bsky.app/profile/mattlyynch.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 8, 202556 min

Villa have to end 'post-Europe-slump' with result away at Brentford

Aston Villa will hope to build on a win in Europe on Wednesday by heading to Brentford on Saturday evening and bringing a positive result back to B6. 🎙🎙 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

Mar 7, 202547 min

Mat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes: I can't stop thinking about the FA Cup

Aston Villa are heading into March still in the Champions League and in contention to finish in a European place in the Premier League. But there's one competition that Mat Kendrick just cannot stop thinking about: The FA Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 6, 20259 min

Mings’ touch, late goals & advantage AVFC - The story of Villa in Brugge

Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick to dissect Aston Villa's first-leg clash away at Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Unai Emery's side ran out 1-3 winners Jan Breydel Stadium with goals from Marco Asensio and Leon Bailey. 🎙🎙 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

Mar 4, 202554 min

Villa have their greatest chance of FA Cup glory in years

Dan Rolinson and John Townley react to Aston Villa's FA Cup Quarter Final match up with Preston North End, whilst also looking ahead to Brugge in 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 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

Mar 2, 20251h 18m

Predicting the rest of the Champions League & how far Aston Villa will go

Dan Rolinson and John Townley share their predictions for the remainder of the Champions League, but not just for Aston Villa. They predict every single game remaining, all the way to the final in Munich. How far will Villa go in that? Well, stick around and find out. 🎙🎙 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

Mar 1, 202526 min

Marco Asensio fires Aston Villa to the FA Cup Quarter Final

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick share their immediate post match thoughts after Aston Villa's FA Cup 5th round victory against Cardiff City. 🎙🎙 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

Mar 1, 202556 min

Aston Villa have to go all out for the FA Cup against Cardiff

Dan Rolinson and John Townley discuss Aston Villa's home match against Cardiff City in the 5th Round of the FA Cup, potentially Villa's best bet in 'salvaging' anything from this 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

Feb 26, 202555 min

Mat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes - An away day to forget but with moments to remember

Mat Kendrick is back for another Villa Voicenotes after *checks notes* at rubbish defeat away at Crystal Palace? Fear not, it's not about the match, but on Robin Olsen's weird half-time warm up, celebrating with Morgan Rogers and some father-son bonding time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 26, 202513 min

Aston Villa's embarrassing performance away at Palace...

Dan Rolinson and Neil Dunworth share their instant reaction to Aston Villa's embarrassing defeat against Crystal Palace. After gaining 4 points against Liverpool and Chelsea, Villa fail to capitalise and are humiliated away at Selhurst Park. 🎙🎙 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

Feb 25, 202541 min

Rotating Rogers, the Villa legend criteria & tales from the press box

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick head to Poddymoor Heath HQ to tackle another batch of your Aston Villa questions after the win against Chelsea. 🎙🎙 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

Feb 24, 202552 min

Asensio and Rashford sink stumbling Chelsea

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick return home from Villa Park to share their thoughts on Villa's 2-1 win against Chelsea in the Premier 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

Feb 22, 20251h 6m

Konsa and Bailey boosts, must win vs Chelsea & Champions League draw reaction

Dan Rolinson is joined by John Townley after Unai Emery's pre-Chelsea press conference at Bodymoor Heath. If Ezri Konsa and Leon Bailey complete Friday's training session without issue they will return to the squad to face Chelsea on Saturday evening. Dan and John also share their thoughts on the UEFA Champions League draw. 🎙🎙 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

Feb 21, 202547 min

Aston Villa absolutely deserved more against Liverpool in 2-2 draw

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick return home from Villa Park to share their immediate thoughts on Aston Villa's performance against Liverpool during the 2-2 draw. 🎙🎙 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 20, 202552 min

UCL qualification slips away, missing chances & Rashford to punish Liverpool

Dan Rolinson and John Townley answer another round of your Aston Villa questions after the draw against Ipswich. Is it time to prioritise the cup competitions? How do we stop missing chances? How can we hurt Liverpool? 🎙🎙 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 17, 20251h 26m

Dreadful result for Villa against 10-man Ipswich

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick return from Villa Park to share their thoughts on Aston Villa's terrible result against Ipswich Town. 🎙🎙 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 15, 202547 min

Watkins and Mings return, McKenna on Rashford & getting the job done

Dan Rolinson is joined by John Townley after Unai Emery's pre Ipswich Town press conference. Ollie Watkins and Tyrone Mings return to the first team squad, whilst 5 others remain sidelined. 🎙🎙 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, 202542 min

Rashford and Asensio's futures, winning the FA Cup & Kamara's contract

Dan Rolinson and John Townley answer another round of your Aston Villa questions, after Unai Emery's side progressed to the FA Cup 5th round for the first time in a decade. 🎙🎙 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 11, 202557 min

Aston Villa comfortably beat Spurs to progress in FA Cup

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick go LIVE straight after Aston Villa's win against Tottenham in the FA Cup Fourth Round. 🎙🎙 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 9, 202550 min

Malen to miss UCL, Spurs on Sunday & Rashford to start?

Dan Rolinson and John Townley react to Unai Emery's pre-Spurs press conference, discuss Donyell Malen missing out on the Champions League squad and whether Marcus Rashford could start for Aston Villa on Sunday. 🎙🎙 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 8, 202539 min

Aston Villa 2024/25 - The story so far & the final chapters to come...

Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick and John Townley are in the new Poddymoor Heath studio for the first time together to take a step back and assess Villa's season so far whilst looking ahead to the final four months of the campaign. Reflecting upon the summer business six months on, the January business a few days on & how we feel about Villa's performances whilst looking ahead to the FA Cup, Champions League knockouts and 14 Premier League matches. 🎙🎙 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 6, 20251h 6m

TRANSFER WINDOW ROUND UP: Unpacking Aston Villa's 2025 business

Dan Rolinson and John Townley discuss the end of the winter transfer window and reflect on Aston Villa's business. Axel Disasi, Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio signed on Deadline Day to join Donyell Malen and Andres Garcia. 🎙🎙 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 3, 20251h 8m

DONE DEAL: Aston Villa sign Marco Asensio on loan from PSG

Dan Rolinson and John Townley share their thoughts on Aston Villa signing Marco Asensio on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. 🎙🎙 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 3, 202543 min

DONE DEAL: Aston Villa sign Marcus Rashford on loan with an option to buy

Dan Rolinson and John Townley share their thoughts on Aston Villa signing Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United. 🎙🎙 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 2, 20251h 2m

Inside Aston Villa's miserable night at Molineux

Dan Rolinson and Rob Warner share their views on Aston Villa's terrible performance against Wolves, as Unai Emery's side suffer a 2-0 defeat at Molineux. 🎙🎙 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 1, 20251h 0m

Villa's plans ahead of Deadline Day, Watkins to stay & Wolves away

Dan Rolinson and John Townley preview Aston Villa's trip to Molineux to face Wolves & also discuss Villa's plans for the remaining days of the transfer window. 🎙🎙 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 31, 20251h 13m

Aston Villa in the UCL: Next stages, potential opponents & beyond the R16

Dan Rolinson and John Townley break down Aston Villa's next steps in the UEFA Champions League, after beating Celtic on Matchday 8 at Villa Park, Unai Emery's side bypassed the Play-Off Knockout Round and head straight for the Round of 16. UEFA: https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/draws/ 🎙🎙 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30, 202524 min

Morgan Rogers hat-trick sends Villa to the Champions League Last 16

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick return from Villa Park to share their thoughts on Villa's massive win against Celtic in the Champions League. Victory at Villa Park sealed a space in the Top 8 of the League Phase and direct progression through to the Round of 16. 🎙🎙 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30, 20251h 10m

Aston Villa's must win Champions League clash with Celtic

Dan Rolinson and John Townley preview Aston Villa's final Champions League match of the league phase and it's a big one: Celtic at Villa Park. Aston Villa have to win. It's as simple as that. 🎙🎙 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 28, 202526 min

Villa's centre back crisis, Monchi's recruitment & "solving" PSR problems

Dan Rolinson and John Townley answer your Aston Villa questions after the 1-1 draw to West Ham, and prior to Villa's Champions League clash with Celtic. 🎙🎙 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 27, 20251h 5m

Aston Villa's post-Champions League hangover strikes again

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick share their verdicts on Aston Villa's home Premier League match against West Ham, Unai Emery's side took the lead in an encouraging start but quickly tailed away after the opening 15 minutes. 🎙🎙 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 26, 202551 min

West Ham again, Unai Emery on Jhon Duran & Matheus Cunha links...

Dan Rolinson and John Townley preview Aston Villa's home match against West Ham United whilst also share their thoughts on Unai Emery's comments on Jhon Duran's Villa future. 🎙🎙 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 25, 202533 min

Aston Villa in the Champions League: Do you want to bet against them?

Dan Rolinson and Rob Warner answer your Aston Villa questions after the Monaco disappointment, but it's a big week ahead with West Ham and Celtic on the horizon. 🎙🎙 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 23, 20251h 20m

Aston Villa really poor in defeat away in the Champions League at Monaco

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick share their thoughts on Aston Villa's defeat against Monaco, their final Champions League away match in the League Phase. 🎙🎙 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 21, 202539 min

Villa are within touching distance of the Champions League last 16

Dan Rolinson is joined by John Townley from his hotel room in Nice ahead of Aston Villa's final Champions League away match of the group phase. Unai Emery's side will look to build on the positive result against Arsenal, as they face Ligue 1 side Monaco. 🎙🎙 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 20, 202545 min

Aston Villa come from behind to spoil Mikel Arteta's title charge... again

Join Dan Rolinson and Rob Warner to reflect on Aston Villa's 2-2 draw against Arsenal in the Premier League. Unai Emery's side came from behind to get a point to keep the unbeaten run in 2025 going. 🎙🎙 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 18, 202553 min

Aston Villa have nothing to fear away against Arsenal

Dan Rolinson and John Townley preview Aston Villa's trip to the Emirates to face Arsenal on Saturday evening. Villa have steadily picked up results in the league, losing just 3 of the last 10 matches but winning all three games in 2025 so far in all competitions. 🎙🎙 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 17, 202534 min

Ollie Watkins' goal secures all 3 points for Villa away at Everton

Rob Warner joins Dan Rolinson on the Claret & Blue podcast as they give their instant reaction to Aston Villa's 0-1 win against Everton at Goodison Park. 🎙🎙 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 15, 202552 min

What Aston Villa can expect from new signing Donyell Malen

Dan Rolinson is joined by Carver and Jacob from the BVB Podcast to discuss what new Aston Villa signing Donyell Malen will bring to Unai Emery's side in 2025 and beyond. Big thanks to the BVB Podcast for joining us on this one: https://x.com/thebvbpod 🎙🎙 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 14, 202528 min

Aston Villa must put Moyes' Everton to the sword at Goodison Park

Dan Rolinson and John Townley preview Aston Villa's trip to Everton to face David Moyes' side for the final time at Goodison Park. 🎙🎙 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 14, 202529 min

Aston Villa's playing style, right-back-rotation & Watkins to Arsenal

Mat Kendrick joins Dan Rolinson for this week's edition of the Q&A as they tackle your Aston Villa questions after the win against West Ham in the FA Cup. 🎙🎙 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 13, 202550 min

Aston Villa stumble into the FA Cup 4th round after win against West Ham

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick share their thoughts on Aston Villa's win against West Ham in the FA Cup 3rd round. 🎙🎙 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 11, 202543 min

Aston Villa's January Transfers | Malen, Mingueza and Philogene

Aston Villa are expected to be busier than the end of the summer transfer window this January as Unai Emery looks to recruit a couple of players for a push into the European places. Dortmund's Donyell Malen and Celta Vigo's Mingueza have both been linked with a move to B6, whilst summer signing Jaden Philogene may leave for Everton. 🎙🎙 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 8, 20251h 22m

Digne or Maatsen, Duran's suspension & how Villa will approach the FA Cup

After a break over the Christmas period, our weekly Aston Villa Q&A sessions are back! Loads to discuss on this one, including Villa's approach to the FA Cup, chasing down a European place, Maatsen vs Lucas Digne and how critical can we be of the club in our job roles. 🎙🎙 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 7, 202550 min

Exactly what Aston Villa need to do to qualify for Europe again

Dan Rolinson and John Townley assess Aston Villa's first half of the Premier League season and the task ahead of them to finish in the European places for the third consecutive 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 6, 202530 min

Aston Villa start 2025 with "ugly win" against Leicester

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick share their thoughts on Aston Villa's first Premier League win of 2025, as Unai Emery's side beat relegation candidates Leicester City at Villa Park. 🎙🎙 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 4, 202534 min

The 8 New Year's Resolutions for Aston Villa in 2025

Dan Rolinson and Rob Warner identify 8 New Year's Resolutions Aston Villa can make in 2025 and it could have been a lot more. Villa have a lot to work on in the new year. 🎙🎙 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 1, 202549 min

Aston Villa's 2024 fizzles out with a draw at home to Brighton

Dan Rolinson and Neil Dunworth react to Aston Villa's 2-2 draw against Brighton, the final fixture of 2024. 🎙🎙 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 30, 202445 min