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Ollie Watkins is the PERFECT striker for Unai Emery's Aston Villa from 2023-11-29T16:00
Ollie Watkins has 30 goal contributions - 20 goals and 10 assists - in 37 Premier League games under Emery. (Correct as of 29.11/23) Ollie Watkins is that guy. He's a 20 goal a season striker, ess...
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Why Aston Villa don't need to make ANY signings in January from 2023-11-28T19:09:10
Dan Bardell joins us on the podcast as he wants to chat about the January transfer window, and why Unai Emery shouldn't sign ANYONE to bolster his options for the second half of the season.🎙🎙Foll...
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Aston Villa MUST qualify for the Champions League NEXT season from 2023-11-27T18:26:34
Dan Rolinson and John Townley reflect on Villa's Champions League credentials after a brilliant win away at Spurs. They answer your questions about Villa's long term ambitions and whether Aston Vi...
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POST MATCH REACTION: Tottenham 1-2 Aston Villa from 2023-11-26T17:49:54
What a fantastic win that is for Unai Emery's Aston Villa who leap frog Spurs and sit 4th in the Premier League table!🎙🎙Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https...
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INSIDE BODYMOOR | Can Villa EXPLOIT Spurs' injury woes this weekend?! from 2023-11-25T09:40
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How many Spurs players ACTUALLY get into an Aston Villa XI? from 2023-11-23T13:11:26
We're trying something new on Claret&Blue as we attempt to build a 'Combined XI' between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur. The two sides have got off to a great start in the 23/24 Premier League c...
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6 reasons why the 'Top 6' clubs should be TERRIFIED of Aston Villa from 2023-11-22T09:58:04
Dan Rolinson and John Townley discuss why Aston Villa should be taken seriously by the so-called Big 6. Now, this isn't us saying "Yes, Villa ARE going to finish in the Top 5" but, we're saying "Vi...
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Aston Villa are GENUINE contenders for the Top 4 from 2023-11-20T10:25:23
Tactical analyst Jon Mackenzie (Tifo Football) joins us once again on the podcast to digest the brilliance of Unai Emery. We chat through Villa's decision to play a high line, John McGinn's resurg...
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Building the ULTIMATE Aston Villa footballer from 2023-11-17T12:53:55
Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick and John Townley have all been tasked with building the ultimate Aston Villa footballer. Using various body parts assigned to footballing attributes, the trio share their...
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I was WRONG to write off Leon Bailey's Aston Villa career from 2023-11-15T12:37:47
After what was a stop-start two years for Leon Bailey at Aston Villa, it seems he's finally found his place under Unai Emery. Working in a system that suits him, being impactful off the bench and p...
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John McGinn UNPLAYABLE in Villa's win against Fulham from 2023-11-13T19:42:34
Dan Rolinson and John Townley are here to chat all things Aston Villa after yet another victory at Villa Park. Aston Villa beat Fulham on Sunday to make it 13 in the Premier League on the spin, the...
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INSIDE BODYMOOR | Villa can match 13-game winning streak if they beat Fulham at Villa Park from 2023-11-11T11:00
Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back with another episode of Inside Bodymoor where Aston Villa can match their 13-game streak of home wins should they beat Fulham this Sunday.🎙🎙Follow us on Twi...
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THE BREAKDOWN | How Aston Villa found a way to beat AZ Alkmaar from 2023-11-10T18:10:37
Dan Rolinson and John Townley take a deeper look at the win over AZ Alkmaar in this handy 20 minute video, to further elaborate on some of the finer points we overlooked on our Post Match Reaction....
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POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 2-1 AZ Alkmaar from 2023-11-10T07:00
Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick as they share their immediate post match thoughts on the win over AZ Alkmaar 10 minutes after getting home from Villa Park. We also discuss our football pet peev...
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Aston Villa need to start WINNING again AWAY from home from 2023-11-06T16:20
It's another bumper Monday show for you this week as Dan Rolinson and John Townley look back on the defeat to Forest whilst looking ahead to the UECL game against AZ Alkmaar. We also answer your A...
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POST MATCH REACTION: Nottingham Forest 2-0 Aston Villa from 2023-11-05T17:47:36
Dan Rolinson and Frankie Maguire discuss Aston Villa's frustrating defeat to Nottingham Forest at The City Ground.🎙🎙Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://t...
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Why Jamie Carragher is WRONG about Unai Emery from 2023-11-04T12:00
Jamie Carragher: "Villa should cherish Unai Emery while they can. It is a matter of time before an established Champions League club makes him an offer he can’t refuse." Dan Rolinson and John Town...
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INSIDE BODYMOOR | Away at Nottingham Forest&a tribute to Charlie Aitken from 2023-11-04T09:00
We've a jam packed Inside Bodymoor show for you this week as John Townley reports back from Unai Emery's latest press conference. Dan and John look ahead to Villa's trip to Nottingham Forest, whils...
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Aston Villa have the BEST goalkeeper in the WORLD from 2023-10-31T17:54
Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez was revealed as this year's Yashin Trophy winner this week, the best goalkeeper in the world in 2023. On today's podcast, Dan Rolinson and John Townley answer all y...
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POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 3-1 Luton Town from 2023-10-29T19:08:22
Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick as they discuss Aston Villa's win against Luton Town, their 12th consecutive win at home in the Premier League.🎙🎙Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Clare...
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INSIDE BODYMOOR | Aston Villa face Luton Town on hot home form streak from 2023-10-28T13:50
Dan Rolinson and John Townley catch up for a very quick Inside Bodymoor show ahead of the Luton game, Dan's been unwell whilst John has been travelling so apologies for the shorter show this week.?...
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POST MATCH REACTION: AZ Alkmaar 1-4 Aston Villa from 2023-10-26T22:02:52
It's lift-off for Aston Villa in the Europa Conference League with an emphatic win over AZ Alkmaar in Group E. Goals from Leon Bailey, Youri Tielemans, Ollie Watkins and John McGinn sealed all thre...
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ONE YEAR OF UNAI EMERY AT ASTON VILLA | The Story So Far... from 2023-10-24T06:00
Loads to discuss this week as we mark Unai Emery's one year as head coach at Aston Villa - we've already come a long way and the future is most certainly bright. Dan Rolinson and John Townley look...
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POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 4-1 West Ham from 2023-10-22T21:11:59
Unai Emery's Aston Villa side run riot against West Ham at Villa Park to make it their 11th consecutive home win in the Premier League. Goals from Douglas Luiz, Ollie Watkins and Leon Bailey sealed...
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INSIDE BODYMOOR | West Ham Preview, Nicolo Zaniolo and Vissel Kobe from 2023-10-21T07:00
There's loads to cover on today's Inside Bodymoor preview show as Dan Rolinson and John Townley look ahead to Villa's home clash against West Ham. Also on the agenda, the latest on Nicolo Zaniolo ...
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Building an Aston Villa XI using 11 DIFFERENT nationalities from 2023-10-19T07:00
When we talk about these 'all-time' Aston Villa sides, often of the Premier League era, the same 15-20 names crop up every time. To prevent that, Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick attempted to build an...
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Why it's more EXCITING than ever to be an Aston Villa fan right now from 2023-10-16T07:00
Dan Bardell joins us on the podcast this week to answer your questions. Why Ollie Watkins is the BEST striker Villa could currently have, who are the most important players to Unai Emery, and when ...
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'Would I Lie To You?' - ASTON VILLA EDITION from 2023-10-12T06:00
Claret&Blue's Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick are joined by Ty Bracey and For The Love of Paul McGrath's Neil Dunworth to take on the hit BBC One comedy game show 'Would I Lie To You?' The players e...
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IMPRESSIVE Aston Villa continue their quest for the CHAMPIONS LEAGUE under Unai Emery from 2023-10-09T15:00
Aston Villa sit 5th in the Premier League heading into the international break with a 2 points per game average under Unai Emery. We use the break to take stock of where Villa are at so far, ratin...
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POST MATCH REACTION: Wolves 1-1 Aston Villa from 2023-10-08T16:27:09
Unai Emery's Aston Villa side pick up a point on the road at Molineux after Pau Torres scored his first goal in claret&blue.🎙🎙Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson:...
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INSIDE BODYMOOR: Wolves away at Molineux&Ollie Watkins signs a new contract! from 2023-10-07T10:59:18
Ahead of Aston Villa's trip to Molineux this weekend to face Wolves, Dan Rolinson and John Townley sat down to look back on the win in the Europa Conference League and ahead to their final Premier ...
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POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 1-0 Zrinjski Mostar from 2023-10-05T23:14:37
Who doesn't love a last minute winner? John McGinn's header in the 94th minute seals a big three points for Aston Villa in Group E of the Europa Conference League.🎙🎙Follow us on Twitter: https://...
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An HONEST discussion about Aston Villa 'Off The Pitch' matters from 2023-10-04T14:08:11
We all know Unai Emery is a world class coach and Aston Villa are building a very exciting team on the pitch. Off it, however, fans have some concerns about some decisions regarding the kit, the cr...
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POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 6-1 Brighton from 2023-09-30T20:04
What an afternoon at Villa Park that was! Unai Emery's Villa side beat Brighton 6-1 to make it a record-breaking 10 wins in the Premier League at home in a row. Ollie Watkins bagged a hat trick to...
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POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 1-2 Everton from 2023-09-28T13:59:56
Aston Villa fell to defeat in the Carabao Cup to fellow Premier League side Everton last night at Villa Park. As the draw looks pretty favourable with lots of big sides heading out of the competiti...
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EXPERT insight into the QUALITY of Aston Villa's sweat-soaked Castore shirts from 2023-09-27T13:05
Note: BirminghamLive have approached Castore for comment Football shirt designer and all round kit expert Rob Warner joins us on the podcast to discuss the quality of Aston Villa's shirts which we...
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THE VILLA BULLETIN: Taking the Carabao Cup seriously&the end of the round badge?! from 2023-09-27T07:15:14
John Townley is back with another Aston Villa bulletin as they look to kick off their Carabao Cup campaign tonight at Villa Park against Everton. There's also an update on the club crest as they lo...
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Aston Villa's route to Carabao Cup SUCCESS under Unai Emery | Claret&Blue Podcast from 2023-09-25T18:40:28
Unai Emery's side will look to take advantage of a positive win at Stamford Bridge when they face a struggling Everton side at Villa Park in the Carabao Cup this week. Dan, John and Mat all discuss...
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POST MATCH REACTION: Chelsea 0-1 Aston Villa from 2023-09-24T17:06:15
Dan Rolinson is joined by Frankie Maguire from the 'All Villa No Filler' podcast to discuss Aston Villa's 1-0 win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, as Ollie Watkins finally gets off the mark in t...
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INSIDE BODYMOOR: Chelsea away, Legia Warsaw impact and winning on the road from 2023-09-22T19:15:04
Aston Villa will be looking to bounce back from Europa Conference League disappointment by heading to Stamford Bridge and hoping to take all three points back to B6 and Chelsea struggle in the open...
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POST MATCH REACTION: Legia Warsaw 3-2 Aston Villa from 2023-09-21T20:33:14
Aston Villa have been beaten by Legia Warsaw in Poland 3-2 in their opening group stage game of the Europa Conference League. Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson give their live reaction to the defeat st...
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THE VILLA BULLETIN: Unai Emery's pre-Warsaw presser | Villa remove free access to the Holte Suite from 2023-09-21T07:21:24
John Townley talks through all the latest Aston Villa headlines as Unai Emery gave his pre-match press conference at the Legia Warsaw stadium alongside Matty Cash. Ezri Konsa signs a bumper Aston V...
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THE VILLA BULLETIN: Ezri Konsa contract | Monchi's interview | Poland preview from 2023-09-20T06:28
John Townley talks through all the latest Aston Villa headlines as Ezri Konsa looks set for talks on a new Aston Villa deal, thoroughly well deserved by the way. Monchi gave an in-house interview w...
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Why we must KEEP THE FAITH in Ollie Watkins&Pau Torres from 2023-09-18T17:05:09
Aston Villa are showing real tactical flexibility under Unai Emery this season, as Dan Rolinson and John Townley assess Villa's shape and Kamara&Cash's roles against Crystal Palace. Why we must ke...
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POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 3-1 Crystal Palace from 2023-09-16T20:29:13
Late drama at Villa Park with goals from Duran, Luiz and Bailey seal a big three points for Unai Emery's Aston Villa against Crystal Palace.🎙🎙Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBlueP...
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INSIDE BODYMOOR: Aston Villa return to Premier League action against Crystal Palace from 2023-09-15T19:06:17
John Townley reports back from Bodymoor Heath after Unai Emery's pre-Crystal Palace press conference with all you need to know ahead of Villa's home match this Saturday. Get the Europe Special: sh...
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THE VILLA BULLETIN: Emery's Villa theory | Diaby's high standards | North Stand redevelopment update from 2023-09-15T06:56:07
We're trying something new on the podcast feed titled 'The Villa Bulletin' - for 10 minutes or so, our Aston Villa reporter John Townley will talk you through some of the biggest talking points in ...
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FAN PHONE IN: Ollie Watkins debate, farewell Coutinho and ticket prices | Claret&Blue Podcast from 2023-09-11T15:45:25
On today's Monday show, Dan Rolinson and John Townley discuss a wide range of topics including Youri Tielemans comments during the international break, whether Ollie Watkins is good enough to be th...
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Who is Aston Villa's MOST IMPORTANT player in 2023? | The Villa Ladder from 2023-09-08T13:37:13
We've taken all 24* Aston Villa players available to Unai Emery this season and ranked them from first to last in order of importance. It's a difficult debate with so many players key to the way E...
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Every one of Aston Villa's summer transfers graded in ONE WORD from 2023-09-06T17:33:49
Dan Rolinson and James Rushton sat down to review Aston Villa's summer business, 5 incomings and 8 notable outgoings all rated and graded in just one word.🎙🎙Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter....
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Aston Villa's Merseyside MISERY is no reason for a MELTDOWN from 2023-09-04T12:21:56
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick share their thoughts on the away trip to Anfield with a full night's sleep to digest the events against Jurgen Klopp's side. On today's agenda - driven by your YouTub...
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POST MATCH REACTION: Liverpool 3-0 Aston Villa from 2023-09-03T18:00
Jurgen Klopp's Reds run riot at Anfield with goals from Szoboszlai, Salah and a Matty Cash own goal. Unai Emery's side looked off the pace and head into the international break with plenty to ponde...
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INSIDE BODYMOOR: Liverpool away, Europa Conference League draw and Deadline Day! from 2023-09-01T20:02:15
Join Dan Rolinson and John Townley to discuss all things Aston Villa. Unai Emery held his final press conference before the international break at Bodymoor as Villa prepare to play Liverpool this w...
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What more does Ezri Konsa have to do for an England call up? from 2023-08-31T15:40:55
Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa has once again been overlooked for England selection by Gareth Southgate, despite Harry Maguire's inclusion in the squad having played 0 minutes this season. Why?🎙🎙Follow...
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How Aston Villa used the Newcastle United defeat to their ADVANTAGE from 2023-08-28T15:50:03
Since the opening day defeat to Newcastle United, Aston Villa have won all three games, scoring 12 goals and conceding just once. Unai Emery has drilled his side, got them scoring goals and used th...
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POST MATCH REACTION: Burnley 1-3 Aston Villa from 2023-08-27T16:41:22
A brace from Matty Cash in the first half and then a goal from Moussa Diaby sealed all three points for Unai Emery's side on the road at Turf Moor.🎙🎙Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Clar...
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INSIDE BODYMOOR: Turf Moor test, Kompany's tactics and Ollie Watkins' contract from 2023-08-25T18:33:03
John Townley reports back from Bodymoor Heath after Unai Emery's press conference ahead of the Burnley game. John answers questions on the Hibs performance, whether Zaniolo could feature against Bu...
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POST MATCH REACTION: Hibernian 0-5 Aston Villa from 2023-08-23T19:44:47
Dan Rolinson is joined by Dan Bardell and Matt Lynch to discuss Aston Villa's 5-0 win away against Hibernian in the Europa Conference League. Villa take the 5 goal advantage into the second leg of...
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ASTON VILLA'S EUROPEAN TOUR KICKS OFF THIS WEEK | Claret&Blue Podcast from 2023-08-21T14:02:21
Dan, Mat and John are back for another Monday show podcast with loads on the Aston Villa agenda. Jaden Philogene's exit to Hull City, Pau Torres' impact, fortress Villa Park and a look ahead to Hi...
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POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 4-0 Everton from 2023-08-20T20:11:14
Mat Kendrick is back from his summer podcast break to discuss a brilliant afternoon at Villa Park as Aston Villa breezed past Everton with a 4-0 win with goals from McGinn, Bailey, Douglas Luiz and...
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INSIDE BODYMOOR: Nicolo Zaniolo, Everton&Villa Park return from 2023-08-18T18:56:31
John Townley reports back from Unai Emery's press conference ahead of the Everton game. John shares what Emery said about Sunday's opponents, Ashley Young's return to Villa Park and the latest on N...
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THE PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF LOSING TYRONE MINGS | The Claret&Blue Podcast from 2023-08-14T18:02:06
Every single Monday throughout the season, we'll be posting a long form podcast show going through all the biggest Aston Villa talking points. On today's episode we look back at the Newcastle defe...
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POST MATCH REACTION: Newcastle United 5-1 Aston Villa from 2023-08-12T20:05:02
A bitterly disappointing day up in Newcastle, 5 goals conceded and a serious looking injury for Tyrone Mings...🎙🎙Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twit...
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INSIDE BODYMOOR: Emi Buendia's injury, Newcastle United&Transfers from 2023-08-10T18:32:32
John Townley reports back from Unai Emery's first press conference of the season after being 'inside Bodymoor' this afternoon ahead of the Newcastle United game. John shares what Emery said about S...
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We make our BIG Aston Villa PREDICTIONS for the 2023/24 season | Claret&Blue from 2023-08-09T09:00
Dan Rolinson, John Townley and James Rushton sit down together to preview Aston Villa's season ahead of the 2023/24 campaign. Unai Emery's squad depth is assessed as well as Villa's business in the...
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REACTION TO ASTON VILLA'S EUROPA CONFERENCE LEAGUE DRAW | Claret&Blue from 2023-08-07T14:31:30
Aston Villa have been drawn against Hibernian/FC Luzern in the Europa Conference League Play Off Round. Villa will face either Hibernian or Luzern in a 2 legged game to be played on August 24th and...
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ARE ASTON VILLA READY FOR THE NEW SEASON? | Claret&Blue from 2023-08-04T15:10:05
As we look to round up our pre-season coverage, we take a look back at the Lazio game and the wider talking points surrounding Aston Villa. With the new Premier League season kicking off in just 8 ...
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REACTING TO YOUR ANONYMOUS ASTON VILLA CONFESSIONS | Claret&Blue from 2023-08-02T12:04:12
We asked for your anonymous confessions about anything Aston Villa a few weeks back and we had over 100 responses... from the controversial to the ridiculous on various managers, players and matchd...
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POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 3-3 Brentford from 2023-07-30T21:36
Aston Villa ended their tour of the USA with a 3-3 draw with Brentford at FedExField in Maryland. Villa ended the tournament with an unbeaten record having drawn with Brentford after a win over Fu...
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EXCLUSIVE | Ahmed Elmohamady on Nassef Sawiris' Aston Villa "dream", Unai Emery&Promotion from 2023-07-28T10:00
John Townley sat down with Aston Villa club ambassador and former right-back Ahmed Elmohamady for an exclusive interview out in the USA.🎙🎙Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod D...
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POST MATCH REACTION: Fulham 0-2 Aston Villa from 2023-07-27T16:24:19
Aston Villa defeated Fulham 2-0 in their latest Premier League Summer Series friendly at the Exploria Stadium in Orlando. Moussa Diaby doubled Villa's advantage after Jaden Philogene opened the sco...
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POST MATCH REACTION: Newcastle United 3-3 Aston Villa from 2023-07-24T16:13:16
John Townley reports back from Philadelphia at Aston Villa draw with Newcastle United in the Premier League Summer Series. Ollie Watkins opened the scoring whilst Emi Buendia netted the other 2 goa...
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VILLA IN THE USA | John Townley on Emery's presser, Moussa Diaby and The White House from 2023-07-22T18:12:14
John Townley checks in live from Philadelphia ahead of the Premier League Summer Series kicking off for Aston Villa with an opening game against Newcastle United.🎙🎙Follow us on Twitter: https://t...
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WHAT ASTON VILLA COULD EXPECT FROM MOUSSA DIABY | Claret&Blue from 2023-07-21T16:29:09
Bayer Leverkusen have accepted Aston Villa’s offer and Moussa Diaby has accepted terms too. The deal should be finalised in a matter of days, pending a medical and signing the contracts. We caught...
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Dan Bardell on Unai Emery, Transfers&his Media Career | Claret&Blue from 2023-07-20T15:58:12
Dan Bardell joins us for an in-depth conversation about Unai Emery and all things Aston Villa, including the madness of the transfer window! 3 and a half years on from his last Claret&Blue appeara...
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EXCLUSIVE | Matty Cash on Emery's meetings, Aston Villa ambitions and Europe | Claret&Blue from 2023-07-18T06:54:20
We spoke exclusively to Aston Villa right-back Matty Cash as he prepares for his fourth season with the club. Cash discussed how detailed Unai Emery's tactical meetings are, his own desire to impro...
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POST MATCH REACTION: Walsall 1-1 Aston Villa from 2023-07-15T18:55:19
Aston Villa returned for pre-season action this afternoon in a 1-1 draw away at Walsall. It's wise to never read too much into a pre-season result, even more so - the first, however we take a look ...
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WHAT ASTON VILLA CAN EXPECT FROM PAU TORRES | Claret&Blue from 2023-07-12T14:01:21
Aston Villa make Pau Torres their second signing of the window, the centre half will be reunited with former boss Unai Emery. We caught up with Villarreal fan Jamie Kemble to get the lowdown on To...
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9 TIMES ASTON VILLA HISTORY COULD HAVE BEEN REWRITTEN | Claret&Blue from 2023-07-10T15:00
The term 'Sliding Doors' was popularise in the late 90s after the film of the same name, a seemingly insignificant moment leading to a series of events. We identified 9 times Aston Villa faced a Sl...
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EXPLAINED: Villa Park development plans and transport details | Claret&Blue from 2023-07-07T12:22:24
Aston Villa plan to demolish the North Stand in 12 months' time and complete building the new stand by the end of the 2025/26 season. The club are working tirelessly to improve transport links aro...
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FOOTBALL MANAGER PREDICTS SILVERWARE FOR VILLA IN 2024 | Claret&Blue from 2023-07-05T17:06:45
We recently posted a video of our 'dream signings' in the hypothetical scenario that we had £150 million to spend at Aston Villa. To see who had the best window, we put those signings into Footbal...
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ASTON VILLA Q&A | Villa Park, FFP&Emery's Europe plan | Claret&Blue from 2023-07-04T18:22:08
On today's Claret&Blue episode we attempt to answer some of your Aston Villa questions... We take a look at Villa Park and whether building an entirely new stadium would appeal, how Unai Emery wil...
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CONCEPT CRESTS | WE CREATED A NEW ASTON VILLA CLUB BADGE | Claret&Blue from 2023-07-03T08:46:35
A few weeks ago, before the new kit was launched with the round badge, we put our creative skills to the test to create a Villa crest of our own! Dan, John and Mat displayed their crests to kit ex...
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PAU TORRES IS A SYMBOL OF ASTON VILLA'S AMBITIONS | Claret&Blue from 2023-06-30T07:00
Aston Villa's second signing of the window is set to be confirmed as Villarreal defender Pau Torres is to be reunited with his former boss Unai Emery in B6. The 26 year old Spanish international wi...
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INSIDE "THE CAVE" - WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE PART OF ASTON VILLA'S BACKROOM TEAM | Claret&Blue from 2023-06-29T08:00
Alex 'Big Al' Butler was a masseur at Aston Villa between 2007 and 2020 - a 13 year career spanning 9 permanent managers, 1 relegation, 1 promotion and a load of stories to share with us. From joi...
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WE GAVE OURSELVES A £150 MILLION BUDGET TO SPEND ON ASTON VILLA | Claret&Blue from 2023-06-27T20:01:31
On today's video we venture into the realms of the hypothetical. Let's say we woke up tomorrow in charge of Aston Villa's recruitment strategy armed with a whopping £150 million to spend. Who would...
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BUILDING ASTON VILLA'S BEST EVER PREMIER LEAGUE XI | Claret&Blue from 2023-06-24T18:53:19
On today's episode of Claret&Blue - we're attempting to build the best Aston Villa XI from the Premier League era. We absolutely anticipate this to open a can of worms, so share your XIs with us on...
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ASTON VILLA LAUNCH NEW HOME KIT WITH ROUND BADGE | Claret&Blue from 2023-06-22T16:30:30
Aston Villa have unveiled their new home kit for the 2023/24 campaign. Dan Rolinson and John Townley discuss the new home shirt, its design - featuring a new sponsor and the round badge! Villa have...
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THE 7 TASKS ON MONCH'S ASTON VILLA TO-DO-LIST | Claret&Blue from 2023-06-21T10:30:21
Aston Villa have appointed Monchi as their new president of football operations following a review of the club’s structure. He will report directly to Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens after starting wo...
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UNAI EMERY: AN OBSESSION WITH ASTON VILLA | Claret&Blue from 2023-06-20T07:34
We just can't get enough of Unai Emery. This is probably our 543rd podcast about the Villa head coach since his arrival last November, but, he's brilliant and we love talking about him. This podcas...
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KEEP OR SELL? OUR VERDICT ON THE VILLA SQUAD | Claret&Blue from 2023-06-16T16:46:04
We take a look through the 33 players listed on the Villa website as 'First-team' players and decide whether they'll be part of Unai Emery's plans or if they'll be shipped out on loan - or even sol...
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ASTON VILLA'S 2023/24 PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURES REVEALED from 2023-06-15T09:34:14
It's that time of year again - the new Premier League fixtures are out! Join John Townley and Dan Rolinson to look at the key dates and assess how Villa's fixture list will handle the added Europa ...
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ASTON VILLA Q&A | Christian Purslow leaves Aston Villa | Claret&Blue from 2023-06-13T16:34:09
On today's Claret&Blue episode we attempt to answer some of your burning Aston Villa questions. The biggest talking point of the week is Christian Purslow's 5 year stint as CEO coming to an end and...
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WHAT ASTON VILLA CAN EXPECT FROM YOURI TIELEMANS | Claret&Blue from 2023-06-12T14:19:43
Aston Villa make Youri Tielemans their first signing of the window, the midfielder will join Villa on July 1st when his Leicester City contract expires. We caught up with Leicester City corresponde...
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5 POSITIONS ASTON VILLA COULD TARGET THIS SUMMER | Claret&Blue from 2023-06-09T10:58:25
Dan Rolinson&John Townley sat down to discuss Aston Villa's current squad depth and the positions they could look to improve this summer. Villa have already been linked with a wide range of differe...
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ASTON VILLA Q&A | TRUSTING EMERY, TRANSFER TARGETS&A DESERT ISLAND from 2023-06-08T08:01:39
In the final part of our #ClaretAndBlueLIVE show, we answered questions from the 300 Villa fans in the audience at Hockley Social Club. Ashley Young's expiring contract, trusting Emery to get thing...
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THE ASTON VILLA AWARDS | Best Player, Best Goal&Surprise of the Season | Claret&Blue LIVE from 2023-06-05T16:00
As the 2022/23 Premier League season draws to a close, it's time for us to dish out our End Of Season Awards. Live from Hockley Social Club, we chose our Best Player, Best Goal, Favourite Game and ...
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THE BIG ASTON VILLA 22/23 SEASON REVIEW | Claret&Blue LIVE from 2023-06-03T09:27:26
It's been an incredible season for Aston Villa, from relegation candidates under Steven Gerrard to European contenders under Unai Emery, what a journey. We look back on the last 9 months as Unai Em...
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THE FUTURE OF THE CLARET&BLUE PODCAST NEXT SEASON from 2023-06-02T12:59:18
As Aston Villa head into European qualification and a new era, we'd like to welcome in a new era of Claret&Blue. Don't worry, we're not going anywhere. We just want to make a few changes. Your feed...
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FAREWELL TO ASHLEY YOUNG, AN ASTON VILLA LEGEND | Claret&Blue from 2023-05-31T20:39:46
Ashley Young started the last game Aston Villa played in Europe nearly 13 years ago, so it’s fitting that his final contributions in claret and blue were to restore the club back where he insists i...
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VILLA IN THE EUROPA CONFERENCE LEAGUE | Claret&Blue from 2023-05-29T15:12:24
On today's video Dan Rolinson and John Townley try to provide some clarity on the various permeations surrounding Aston Villa's qualification for the Europa Conference League. Will Villa be seeded ...
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ASTON VILLA QUALIFY FOR EUROPE! - Aston Villa 2-1 Brighton from 2023-05-28T21:06:27
Aston Villa have beaten a very good Brighton side to finish 7th in the Premier League and qualify for the Europa Conference League!!🎙🎙Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Mat K...
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ASHLEY PREECE'S FINAL MATCH PREVIEW: Aston Villa vs Brighton from 2023-05-26T17:55:36
It's time for Ashley Preece's final Match Preview as we look ahead to the final game of the season as Aston Villa take on Brighton. The task for Villa is simple: Beat Brighton and qualify for the E...
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OUR 4 NOMINEES FOR VILLA'S PLAYER OF THE SEASON | Claret&Blue from 2023-05-24T09:11:19
Whilst Douglas Luiz won both the Players' Player and Supporter's Player of the Season in the official Aston Villa club awards, we'd like to put forward another three names into the hat, to crown th...
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POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Liverpool 1-1 Aston Villa from 2023-05-20T21:29:56
Aston Villa came oh so close to all three points at Anfield, but they now know that a win against Brighton on the final day of the season would guarantee a Europa Conference League spot (at least!)...
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MATCH PREVIEW | Liverpool vs Aston Villa from 2023-05-18T16:07:55
Unai Emery's Aston Villa travel to Anfield this Saturday and can do their European push a huge favour by taking points from Liverpool. They'll also be looking for Spurs to drop points against Brent...
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PLOTTING ASTON VILLA'S "UNLIKELY" ROUTE TO EUROPE | Claret&Blue from 2023-05-16T14:37:38
It's predictions time again, we took a look at the run in with 6 games to go for Aston Villa, now we're back to look at the final two - Liverpool and Brighton. Unai Emery's Aston Villa face an uph...
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ASHLEY PREECE: LEAVING THE PRESS BOX FOR THE HOLTE END | Claret&Blue from 2023-05-15T18:06:23
A very different video from us today as our Aston Villa reporter Ashley Preece reveals he is leaving his role to return to a local news role. Ash shares his favourite moments covering Villa, the m...
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POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 2-1 Tottenham from 2023-05-13T20:42:53
Aston Villa continue their quest for European qualification after a massive 2-1 win against Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park.🎙🎙TICKETS TO CLARET&BLUE LIVE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2223-season...
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MATCH PREVIEW: Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur from 2023-05-12T11:17:09
All set for a huge game at Villa Park this weekend as European qualification chasing rivals Tottenham visit B6. It feels like a winner-takes-all match, a game that Villa simply have to win to stand...
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JOHN GREGORY TELLS HIS BEST STORIES FROM OUR IN DEPTH CHAT | Claret&Blue from 2023-05-11T17:00:02
Back in June 2021 we spoke to the brilliant John Gregory on the podcast, and he gave us almost 3 hours of his time which we cut into an episode lasting over 2 and a half hours. We decided, for tho...
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Aston Villa Q&A | TRANSFER WINDOW, EMERY'S PLANS, EUROPE | Claret&Blue from 2023-05-11T08:02:45
Dan Rolinson and John Townley sat down for the latest Aston Villa Q&A to answer YOUR questions. On today's show, they look at the Aston Villa loanees to discuss whether any have a first-team-future...
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POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Wolves 1-0 Aston Villa from 2023-05-06T19:54:39
Unai Emery's side fell to successive Premier League defeats and their hopes of qualifying for European football this season are hanging by a thread. We discuss how the loss at Wolves impacts the fi...
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WHO IS MATEU ALEMANY AND WHAT COULD HE BRING TO ASTON VILLA? | Claret&Blue from 2023-05-04T18:42:35
Barcelona's football director Mateu Alemany looks set to join Aston Villa this summer after deciding to leave the Spanish giants this week. BirminghamLive understands that Villa have opened negoti...
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UNAI EMERY HAS TRANSFORMED THE FORTUNES OF ASTON VILLA'S FUTURE | Claret&Blue from 2023-05-03T11:51
It's the start of May now and we still can't quite believe what we're seeing from Unai Emery's Aston Villa. The transformation in the fortunes of the club from November to now cannot be understated...
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MATCH PREVIEW: Fulham vs Aston Villa from 2022-10-19T16:43
Steven Gerrard and Aston Villa face a crunch game on Thursday night against Fulham. It's the most critical week in Gerrard's short career at Villa Park as he hopes to scrap his way out of trouble. ...
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POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 0-2 Chelsea from 2022-10-16T18:21:03
The unbeaten streak is over as Villa fail to capitalise on first-half-chances in 0-2 defeat to Chelsea.🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birming...
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MATCH PREVIEW: Aston Villa vs Chelsea from 2022-10-14T14:55:09
Steven Gerrard is a 100% win rate against Graham Potter (as Brighton boss) but will face his new Chelsea side this Sunday. 👉🏻The Presser👉🏻Team News👉🏻Predicted XI🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHO...
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POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Aston Villa from 2022-10-10T22:14:41
Aston Villa fail to beat Nottingham Forest and miss the opportunity to venture into the top half... 😔🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingh...
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The Villa Fan Phone In Show #1 | GERRARD, 4-3-3&THE WORLD CUP BREAK from 2022-10-07T18:18:06
For the first time, we've compiled 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫opinions and questions in a football phone-in show. A big thanks to all those fans who sent in their videos or voice notes - there's plenty to discuss! 👀...
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MATCH PREVIEW: Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa from 2022-10-06T16:32:27
Aston Villa head to the City Ground on 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹to face rock-bottom Nottingham Forest.The Reds are without a win in 6 games, and have conceded 18 goals in the last 5......
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Claret&Blue Podcast #123 | WHAT IS HAPPENING AT ASTON VILLA FOOTBALL CLUB? from 2022-10-04T13:28:41
8 games played, 8 points earned. It's been a slower start to the season that fans would have hoped for, so just where are Aston Villa heading this season? 🤔🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: ...
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POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Leeds United 0-0 Aston Villa from 2022-10-02T19:19:48
Villa struggle to break down 10-man Leeds United after Luis Sinisterra was sent off early in the second half.🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-b...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #122 | RATING ASTON VILLA'S PLAYERS SO FAR THIS SEASON from 2022-09-23T14:47:53
We dish out player ratings every single game, so we thought we'd take chance in his break to rate the Aston Villa squad so far.Tyrone Mings is the standout performer, with an 8/10 rating... 👀🎙🎙D...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #121 | GERRARD’S SYSTEM, RECRUITMENT&THE 5 YEAR PLAN from 2022-09-19T18:00:02
As we settle in for an International break, we decided it'd be best to take stock of the season so far, and try and answer some of your questions. Gerrard's system and tactics, the summer recruitme...
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POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 1-0 Southampton from 2022-09-16T23:32:43
It may not have been the best game for the neutral, but a much needed 3 points for Aston Villa... 😍🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham...
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MATCH PREVIEW: Aston Villa vs Southampton from 2022-09-15T15:13:16
Friday night football under the lights at Villa Park 😍🗣Gerrard's Southampton presser🚑Injury updates✍🏻Predicted XI🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #120 | VILLA RETURN TO ACTION AGAINST SAINTS from 2022-09-13T12:34:02
After a 13 day break, Aston Villa will return to action this Friday to face Southampton at Villa Park.🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingh...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #119 | MAX STOKES ON VILLA'S START TO THE SEASON [Villa On Tour] from 2022-09-07T09:30:30
It's been a "bumpy" start to Aston Villa's 2022/23 season, with just 4 points taken from a possible 18. On today's show, Max Stokes from Villa On Tour answers YOUR questions on form, Gerrard, Buend...
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POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 1-1 Man City from 2022-09-03T21:26:56
A really well earned point at Villa Park!Well in, lads! 😍🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-runEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordv...
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MATCH PREVIEW: Aston Villa vs Manchester City from 2022-09-02T13:17:08
Erling Haaland heads to Villa Park on the back of consecutive hat-tricks... 😩🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-runEXCLUSIVE NordVPN ...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #118 | Aston Villa's Summer Transfer Window Assessed from 2022-09-01T23:22:30
There we go then, the transfer window has officially 'slammed shut' as Aston Villa confirm the signings of Leander Dendoncker and Jan Bednarek.🎙🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www....
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POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Arsenal 2-1 Aston Villa from 2022-08-31T21:59:58
Aston Villa are beginning to develop a worrying habit, conceding straight after scoring themselves. Douglas Luiz gets Villa back level direct from a corner, only to blow it with Martinelli scoring ...
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POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 0-1 West Ham from 2022-08-29T11:36:20
Sunday's defeat at Villa Park makes it 3 losses from 4 games this season, and just three points from a possible 12. 🤦🏻♂️Aston Villa's points return in the calendar year of 2022, is a concern tho...
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MATCH PREVIEW: Aston Villa vs West Ham United from 2022-08-26T15:46:47
✍🏻Gerrard's presser🚑Injury updates🔮Predicted XIAll you need to know ahead of Aston Villa vs West Ham🎙🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmi...
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POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Bolton 1-4 Aston Villa from 2022-08-23T22:19:51
Aston Villa are through to the next round of the Carabao Cup thanks to a 1-4 away win at Bolton tonight. 🟣🔵🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-b...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #117 | ASTON VILLA'S IDENTITY CRISIS from 2022-08-22T11:17:22
Welcome to your weekly Aston Villa therapy session with the Claret&Blue podcast team.On today's agenda: Aston Villa's identity crisis and Sarr's on and then off Aston Villa deal...🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR...
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POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Crystal Palace 3-1 Aston Villa from 2022-08-21T09:18:30
Join Dan Rolinson, John Townley&Ashley Preece LIVE from Selhurst Park for another post match debrief. Today's game? Simply nowhere near good enough.🎙🎙🎙DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https:/...
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PETER WITHE x CLARET&BLUE | How It Feels To Score Aston Villa's Most Famous Goal from 2022-04-14T09:30:02
Mat Kendrick caught up with Aston Villa legend Peter Withe to discuss his career in Claret & Blue.
Dealing with Ron Saunders, winning the league and scoring Aston Villa's most important ...
Claret&Blue Podcast #99 | VILLA PLAYERS FUTURE QUESTIONED AHEAD OF BIG SUMMER WINDOW from 2022-04-12T14:46:08
Dan Rolinson sat down with Pat Rowe to answer a whole host of Aston Villa questions in a live session with supporters.
How to get the best from Danny Ings? What to do with Leon Bailey? H...
POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 0-4 Tottenham from 2022-04-09T21:45:50
One of the better performances of the season in the first half...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #98 | MATTY CASH SIGNS NEW VILLA CONTRACT from 2022-04-05T15:15:39
😍 Matty Cash signs a new Aston Villa despite Atletico Madrid interest.
⏭ Looking ahead to Tottenham later in the week.
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POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Wolves 2-1 Aston Villa from 2022-04-02T20:38:45
A scoreline which doesn't really reflect the manner of the performance today. A real poor showing from Aston Villa on the road who have now lost three games on the spin.
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Claret&Blue Podcast #97 | REVIEWING OUR PRE-SEASON PREDICTIONS from 2022-03-24T07:56:58
Danny Ings and Ollie Watkins to score 35 goals... fast-forward seven months and that certainly seems unlikely to say the least.
Dan Rolinson sat down with Ashley Preece to go over the te...
POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal from 2022-03-19T18:38:06
Aston Villa fall to a 0-1 home defeat to Champions League hopefuls Arsenal. Just the one goal to split the two sides, but a poor showing from Villa.
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Claret&Blue Podcast #96 | WEST HAM BURST GERRARD'S WINNING VILLA BUBBLE from 2022-03-16T16:32:23
Prior to their trip to the London Stadium, Villa had won three Premier League games in a row. West Ham burst Gerrard's bubble with a 2-1 defeat which also saw new signing Lucas Digne leave the pitc...
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POST MATCH DEBRIEF: West Ham 2-1 Aston Villa from 2022-03-14T09:17:58
Jacob Ramsey's stunning late effort was sadly too little too late as Aston Villa's winning streak comes to an abrupt end at the London Stadium
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POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Leeds United 0-3 Aston Villa from 2022-03-10T22:39:57
3 wins, 3 clean sheets, 9 goals scored.
Aston Villa are flying, right now!
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POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 4-0 Southampton from 2022-03-05T19:42:08
What a brilliant afternoon at Villa Park 😍
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Claret&Blue Podcast #95 | WHAT ASTON VILLA MUST DO TO BURST SAINTS' BUBBLE from 2022-03-02T14:01:14
Dan Rolinson was joined by Pat Rowe and John Townley to reflect on what worked against Brighton and how they can build on that against Southampton this weekend.
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POST MATCH DEBRIEF | Brighton 0-2 Aston Villa from 2022-02-26T19:21:56
3 points on the road, a clean sheet, Watkins breaks his goal drought!
The perfect away day. 😍😍
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THE FIVE THINGS STEVEN GERRARD MUST ADDRESS TO STOP ASTON VILLA'S DECLINING FORM from 2022-02-23T08:29:24
A new, short-form style of video from Dan Rolinson and Pat Rowe sees them discuss the 5 things Steven Gerrard needs to fix at Aston Villa. Frankly, it could have been "the 10, 20, or 30 things" but...
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POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 0-1 Watford from 2022-02-19T21:06:12
A really, really disappointing afternoon at Villa Park...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #94 | WATFORD TEAM NEWS, GERRARD'S CHANGES&INGS DEBATE from 2022-02-18T16:14:25
Ashley Preece, Pat Rowe and Dan Rolinson sit down together to look ahead to Aston Villa's upcoming game against Watford.
Discussing Steven Gerrard's latest press conference, a starting X...
POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Newcastle United 1-0 Aston Villa from 2022-02-13T17:20:20
Defeat for Villa at St. James' Park...
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POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 3-3 Leeds United from 2022-02-10T12:27:17
Join Mat Kendrick & Ashley Preece to reflect on last night's game at Villa Park which was equal parts frustrating and entertaining!
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Aston Villa's 2022 January Deadline Day | MATT TARGETT JOINS NEWCASTLE ON LOAN from 2022-01-31T21:39:59
Dan Rolinson and John Townley reflect on a busy day (of outgoings) at Villa Park on January Deadline Day.
They also cast an eye on the one to watch out on loan, whilst assessing Villa's ...
Claret&Blue Podcast #93 | CALUM CHAMBERS JOINS GERRARD'S VILLA from 2022-01-28T11:00:46
One from the Danny Ings handbook here as Calum Chambers joins Aston Villa on a 3 year deal straight out of nowhere!
We also discuss the latest on Matty Cash's link to Atletico Madrid, Do...
Claret&Blue Podcast #92 | THE BEST&WORST OF GERRARD'S ASTON VILLA ASSESSED from 2022-01-26T15:06:40
❌ 11 games under Dean Smith
✅ 10 games under Steven Gerrard
👀 11th place, 26 points
The mini Winter break allows us to assess Aston Villa's season so far...
POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Everton 0-1 Aston Villa from 2022-01-22T15:51:09
Steven Gerrard leaves Goodison Park with a smirk on his face and a big three points for Aston Villa 👀🤩
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POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 2-2 Manchester United from 2022-01-15T23:34:24
Jacob Ramsey and Phillipe Coutinho inspire a brilliant comeback against Manchester United 😍😍
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DONE DEAL | Lucas Digne signs for Aston Villa! from 2022-01-13T13:29
Another BIG deal through the door at Villa Park as Lucas Digne joins Aston Villa from Everton for a reported £25m. Ashley Preece & Pat Rowe discuss the deal and what Digne will bring to Villa.
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POST MATCH DEBRIEF | Manchester United 1-0 Aston Villa from 2022-01-11T12:44:09
Aston Villa exit the FA Cup at the 3rd Round stage after defeat at Old Trafford to Manchester United. Plus it wouldn't be an Aston Villa vs Manchester United fixture without a controversial decisio...
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AVFC Extra | IF YOU WEREN'T ALREADY EXCITED BY COUTINHO'S VILLA MOVE, YOU WILL BE AFTER THIS from 2022-01-07T15:00:02
Just what can "football icon" Phillipe Coutinho bring to Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa side?
James Rushton caught up with Reach's football scouting expert (and thankfully Liverpool fan) J...
Coutinho, Digne,&Romeu | The State Of Play At Aston Villa In The January Transfer Window from 2022-01-06T17:58:28
It's silly season and a whole host of names have been linked with a move to Villa Park, we look at the Top 3 rumours in Phillipe Coutinho, Lucas Digne and Oriol Romeu.
We also reflect on...
POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Brentford 2-1 Aston Villa from 2022-01-03T13:54:47
Absolutely not the start any of us wanted to 2022 as Villa take the lead in a game only to throw away all three points (again) - this time down in West London against Brentford. The very definition...
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POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 1-3 Chelsea from 2021-12-27T12:36:13
James Rushton & Dan Rolinson sit down to reflect on the Boxing Day defeat at Villa Park as Chelsea dish Villa a knockout blow to take all three points...
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Emiliano Martinez crowned Aston Villa's best player in 2021 by Villa fans from 2021-12-20T13:05:35
Aston Villa fans choose Emiliano Martinez as the club's best performer in 2021 thanks to the annual Reach Fans' Footballer of the Year award, over 4000 votes in the Aston Villa category!
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POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Norwich City 0-2 Aston Villa from 2021-12-15T13:09:12
James Rushton is joined by the returning Ty Bracey, as well as debutant Stephen (who runs VillaAnalytics) to talk over Villa's win over Norwich.
- How will Villa deal with Nakamba's bad ...
POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Liverpool 1-0 Aston Villa from 2021-12-13T11:50:53
A LOT has been made about Steven Gerrard's return to Anfield this week, and frankly, he handled it pretty well. Only Mo Salah's penalty the difference as Liverpool beat Gerrard's Villa 1-0 - here's...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #91 | WHAT'S NEW FOR VILLA UNDER GERRARD AS LEGEND TACKLES ANFIELD RETURN from 2021-12-07T13:40:54
John Townley, Pat Rowe and James Rushton caught up to break down Villa's win over Leicester, the performance of Marvelous Nakamba and how much they are looking forward to Gerrard's Anfield homecomi...
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POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 2-1 Leicester City from 2021-12-05T21:16:44
A huge win for Aston Villa at Villa Park as Gerrard makes it 9 points from 12! 😍😍
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POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 1-2 Manchester City from 2021-12-02T12:44:13
A first defeat for Steven Gerrard as Aston Villa Head Coach but there are plenty of encouraging signs in that second half in particular against Man City.
Gerrard will learn more about th...
Revealing Aston Villa's nominees for the Fans' Footballer of the Year award from 2021-12-02T11:51:28
It's time for the annual Reach Fans' Footballer of the Year award in which a selection of Premier League players battle it out for the best player in 2021.
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Claret&Blue Podcast #90 | JUST WHAT HAS STEVEN GERRARD CHANGED AT ASTON VILLA? from 2021-11-29T14:12:42
Steven Gerrard has won his first two games in charge as Aston Villa Head Coach, so what exactly has he changed to turn Aston Villa's fortunes around?
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POST MATCH DEBRIEF | Crystal Palace 1-2 Aston Villa from 2021-11-27T18:37:30
That's a really good win for Aston Villa on the road against Crystal Palace. Steven Gerrard won't be pleased with losing the clean sheet in the final minutes of the game but 6 points from an availa...
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MATCH PREVIEW | Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa from 2021-11-26T12:56:08
It's game number two for Steven Gerrard as stand in host Matt Davies is joined by Ashley Preece and John Townley to discuss Aston Villa's trip to Crystal Palace.
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HOW STEVEN GERRARD MASTERMINDED ASTON VILLA'S VICTORY AGAINST BRIGHTON from 2021-11-23T16:27:46
On today's episode of AVFC Extra (it's been a while huh) we assess how Steven Gerrard changed things in his first game at Aston Villa to beat Brighton.
Joining Dan Rolinson and Pat Rowe...
POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 2-0 Brighton from 2021-11-20T19:54:03
A HUGE three points for Steven Gerrard and Aston Villa as they beat Brighton 2-0 at Villa Park...
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PREVIEWING STEVEN GERRARD'S FIRST ASTON VILLA GAME from 2021-11-18T16:06:54
Steven Gerrard will take to the Aston Villa dugout as Head Coach for the very first time this Saturday as Graham Potter's 7th placed Brighton side head to B6.
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Claret&Blue Podcast #89 | REACTION TO STEVEN GERRARD'S FIRST ASTON VILLA INTERVIEW from 2021-11-15T13:38:15
Steven Gerrard has done his first interview as Aston Villa Head Coach today, so we watched it and gave you our thoughts on what was a very classy and professional showing from the new boss.
BREAKING NEWS: STEVEN GERRARD APPOINTED AS NEW ASTON VILLA HEAD COACH from 2021-11-11T12:16:12
BREAKING: Steven Gerrard is the new Aston Villa Head Coach.
Join Dan Rolinson, Ashley Preece and Mat Kendrick as they react to the news and look ahead to the job Steven Gerrard has on hi...
Claret&Blue Podcast #88 | THE CRUCIAL MANAGERIAL APPOINTMENT FACING ASTON VILLA from 2021-11-08T14:38:02
Dean Smith has lost his job as Aston Villa head coach, so where do Villa go from here?
It's absolutely crucial Christian Purslow and co. get this next appointment spot on... 😬
BREAKING NEWS: DEAN SMITH SACKED AS VILLA BOSS from 2021-11-07T14:39:13
Join us for a breaking news episode as Dean Smith has been relieved of his duties as Aston Villa boss after 5 straight defeats.
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POST MATCH DEBRIEF | Southampton 1-0 Aston Villa from 2021-11-05T22:58:19
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10 points in 11 games for Aston Villa, 5 defeats on the spin.
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Claret&Blue Podcast #87 | HOW DO VILLA STOP THE ROT AGAINST SOUTHAMPTON? from 2021-11-03T13:13:42
The pressure is mounting and we've got a BIG game on our hands this Friday away at Southampton...
Join James Rushton and Pat Rowe to discuss all things Aston Villa...
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POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 1-4 West Ham United from 2021-11-01T08:27:10
Let's talk about Villa's horrific run of form...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #86 | WHAT ASTON VILLA MUST DO TO BEAT WEST HAM from 2021-10-27T15:26:26
Ashley Preece and Pat Rowe sit down to discuss Aston Villa's recent slide and look at how they can get back on track against West Ham.
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH FORMER VILLAN GARRY THOMPSON from 2021-10-25T13:16:27
The brilliant Garry Thompson joined the Claret & Blue podcast for a chat...
😖 How joining Villa spiralled into a disaster
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POST MATCH DEBRIEF | Arsenal 3-1 Aston Villa from 2021-10-22T22:09:19
An utterly embarrassing performance from Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium!
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Claret&Blue Podcast #85 | HOW DO VILLA BOUNCE BACK FROM WOLVES AGAINST ARSENAL? from 2021-10-21T13:07:31
Fresh from Dean Smith's press conference, Ashley Preece caught up with Pat Rowe for a chat on all things Aston Villa.
🦁 Leon Bailey is set for a return
🤞🏻 Smith assured Villa are...
POST MATCH DEBRIEF | Aston Villa 2-3 Wolves from 2021-10-16T19:35:03
A bitterly disappointing one for us to take at Villa Park 😖😖
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Claret&Blue Podcast #84 | SON INSPIRES SPURS TO EXPLOIT SLOPPY ASTON VILLA from 2021-10-04T12:48:56
A defeat for a 'sloppy' Aston Villa side at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium yesterday as we now head into the International break.
🤷♂️ The 433/352 debate
😖 Son inspires Spurs
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MATCH PREVIEW | Tottenham vs Aston Villa from 2021-10-01T11:59:50
Ashley Preece is joined by Football London's lead Tottenham correspondent Alasdair Gold to preview Aston Villa's trip to face Spurs...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #83 | VICTORY FOR VILLA AT OLD TRAFFORD from 2021-09-27T13:41:45
With 48 hours to reflect on Aston Villa's away win at Old Trafford, we're still buzzing! So join Dan Rolinson, Pat Rowe & John Townley to look back at the performance, whilst taking a sneaky look f...
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POST MATCH REFLECTIONS: Man United 0-1 Aston Villa from 2021-09-25T15:06:08
Kortney Hause's bullet-header seals all three points for Aston Villa after Bruno Fernandes absolutely skies his penalty in the 92nd minute...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #82 | CHELSEA CUP EXIT BEFORE VILLA'S OLD TRAFFORD VISIT from 2021-09-23T13:00:27
Join Ashley Preece for a fan-led Q&A recorded live on our Facebook page. Ash answered questions about the side that faced Chelsea, the squad depth heading into Man United away, and clarified Leon B...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #81 | THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT EVERTON UNDER THE LIGHTS from 2021-09-20T12:32:59
James Rushton is joined by Ashley Preece & John Townley to look back on Aston Villa's emphatic 3-0 victory over Everton.
The trio address the 3-at-the-back formation, Tyrone Mings' colos...
POST MATCH REFLECTIONS: Aston Villa 3-0 Everton from 2021-09-18T21:00
What a brilliant night at Villa Park, Aston Villa put on a show for the fans as Leon Bailey announced himself to the Premier League with an explosive 20 minute cameo...
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MATCH PREVIEW | Aston Villa vs Everton from 2021-09-17T13:43:02
Dan Rolinson is joined by scouting experts David Hughes of the Liverpool Echo and Patrick Rowe to preview Aston Villa's game against Everton
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Claret&Blue Podcast #80 | ENCOURAGING SIGNS FOR VILLA DESPITE LUKAKU INSPIRED CHELSEA VICTORY from 2021-09-13T11:30:08
Join Ashley Preece, James Rushton and Dan Rolinson to assess Aston Villa's defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
✍🏻 The 3-5-2 system
🥴 Tyrone Mings' error
🔵 How to bounce ba...
MATCH PREVIEW | Chelsea vs Aston Villa from 2021-09-10T16:30:52
Aston Villa are back in Premier League action, so we sat down to look ahead to the trip to London to face Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea side - with the help of football.london reporter, Adam Newson
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Claret&Blue Podcast #79 | ASSESSING VILLA'S 2021 TRANSFER WINDOW from 2021-09-01T11:57:59
Dan Rolinson, Ashley Preece & James Rushton sit down after Deadline Day to assess Aston Villa's 2021 summer transfer window after the club made 5 additions to their squad following the sale of Jack...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #78 | A SLOW START FOR VILLA HEADING INTO THE INTERNATIONAL BREAK from 2021-08-30T13:28:24
Join James Rushton & John Townley to take a deeper look at Aston Villa's 1-1 draw with Brentford at Villa Park.
The duo also look at Villa's need for a midfield recruit, the developing y...
POST MATCH REFLECTIONS: Aston Villa 1-1 Brentford from 2021-08-28T18:53:43
All square at Villa Park this afternoon as Villa draw 1-1 with Brentford... 🤝
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MATCH PREVIEW | Aston Villa vs Brentford from 2021-08-27T12:14:58
We're back to Villa Park tomorrow to face newly promoted Brentford - Ashley Preece was today joined by Beesotted podcast host Billy Grant to preview the game 🦁🐝
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Claret&Blue Podcast #77 | TWO FOR JOY AGAINST THE MAGPIES from 2021-08-23T11:45:06
On today's bumper Claret & Blue podcast James Rushton is joined by John Towley and Patrick Rowe (PGR Analytics) to analyse Villa's performance against Newcastle in detail.
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POST MATCH REFLECTIONS: Aston Villa 2-0 Newcastle United from 2021-08-21T18:49:06
Join Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson fresh from Villa Park to share their instant reactions to Aston Villa's 2-0 win over Newcastle United.
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MATCH PREVIEW | Aston Villa vs Newcastle United from 2021-08-20T10:46:23
Join Ashley Preece & Andrew Musgrove, Newcastle United reporter, as they look ahead to Aston Villa's return to Villa Park with a sold-out home crowd.
Can Dean Smith's side bounce back af...
MATCH PREVIEW | Aston Villa vs Newcastle United from 2021-08-20T10:46:23
Join Ashley Preece & Andrew Musgrove, Newcastle United reporter, as they look ahead to Aston Villa's return to Villa Park with a sold-out home crowd.
Can Dean Smith's side bounce back af...
THE HOLTE END | Villa Park's Famous Stand from 2021-08-17T12:15:16
A lot stands out about the Holte End - and especially it's name. Stands are usually named after players, sponsors and club legends - and no ‘Holte’ has ever stood out for the Villa over the years.<...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #76 | HORNETS STING VILLA'S SOFT UNDERBELLY from 2021-08-16T11:36:03
Let's reflect on Aston Villa's opening day defeat, whilst looking ahead to a return to Villa Park this Saturday with Newcastle United heading to B6
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POST MATCH REFLECTIONS: Watford 3-2 Aston Villa from 2021-08-14T18:10:34
Join Ashley Preece before he heads on a train back to Birmingham to discuss Aston Villa's opening day defeat to Watford
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THE ASTON VILLA 2021/22 PREDICTIONS SHOW ft. Dan Bardell, Villa On Tour, Villa Talks Podcast&more from 2021-08-13T11:00:19
As is the new normal for this time of year, just before the season kicks off we sit down to share our views and predictions of the year ahead. But today's episode of the Claret & Blue podcast, is n...
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OUR BUMPER CLARET&BLUE ASTON VILLA SEASON PREVIEW from 2021-08-12T09:30:32
Mat Kendrick, James Rushton, Dan Rolinson and Ashley Preece dropped by The Aston Inn to answer your pressing #AVFC questions in our bumper season preview.
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AVFC Extra | WHY THERE'S SO MUCH MORE TO DANNY INGS THAN YOU THINK from 2021-08-07T11:00:15
Danny Ings was the shock deal of the summer for Villa - and James Rushton is joined by Josh Williams to go over the deal - and see why Ings could be such a difference maker for the claret and blue<...
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AVFC Extra | WHY ASTON VILLA FANS ARE POSITIVE ABOUT A NEW ERA from 2021-08-06T14:30:40
James Rushton and Martin Laurence from WhoScored.com met up to talk about the opportunity that now faces Aston Villa in the aftermath of Jack Grealish's departure, and why there are so many reasons...
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BREAKING: JACK GREALISH COMPLETES £100M MOVE TO MAN CITY from 2021-08-05T20:04:35
It's finally official. Let's have a chat.
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BREAKING: Danny Ings joins Villa from Southampton from 2021-08-04T19:07:29
Well, who saw that one coming?!
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A Claret&Blue Therapy Session... Grealish trains, Bailey signs&social media meltdowns from 2021-08-02T15:49:25
Dan Rolinson and James Rushton are here to rummage through the latest Aston Villa transfer hints as Jack Grealish returns to training. Will he stay or go? Only time will tell!
The pair t...
IT'S TIME TO TALK ABOUT JACK GREALISH&MANCHESTER CITY from 2021-07-30T15:13:35
Well, news of an official bid from Man City for Jack Grealish was always expected, but today the Manchester club officially launched a £100m bid for the Villa star. Here's Mat Kendrick, Dan Rolinso...
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AVFC Extra | THE LOWDOWN ON VILLA'S NEW SIGNING LEON BAILEY from 2021-07-29T12:00:07
Josh Williams joins AVFC Extra to discuss Leon Bailey, his recent history, the stats behind the player and what he'll bring to Villa Park. It's an exciting time to be a Villa fan!
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YOUR VILLA QUESTIONS ANSWERED | The Leon Bailey move, Wesley's return&Man City's Grealish 'offer' from 2021-07-28T14:07:55
It's time for another round of our quick-fire Q&A (spoiler alert, we head into extra time to take all your Aston Villa questions) - we discuss Leon Bailey, Grealish's future, Wesley's comeback and ...
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Claret&Blue Pre-Season Podcast | WALSALL 0-4 ASTON VILLA from 2021-07-22T11:15:08
On the latest episode of the Claret & Blue podcast we look at:
🔍 Emi Buendia scouting report
👕 Ashley Young looks at home in claret & blue
📝 How much can we read into pre-season
Former Aston Villa midfielder Ray Houghton in conversation with Claret&Blue from 2021-07-15T10:44:12
Former Villa midfielder Ray Houghton sat down with Ashley Preece to reflect on a three year period with Aston Villa in the early 90s.
Ray shared how his move to Villa came about after in...
EVERY ASTON VILLA PLAYER RANKED | Squad Depth Tier List from 2021-07-14T14:48:56
Aston Villa are due back in pre-season just a week away at Walsall, before then we decided to look at every Aston Villa player to see where they fit in the squad hierarchy.
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YOUR VILLA QUESTIONS ANSWERED | Grealish's future, assessing Euro 2020 and Julian Alvarez rumours from 2021-07-13T11:42:09
Our man at the Villa, Ashley Preece sat down for a 30 minute Facebook Live chat with supporters to answer all the big questions around Aston Villa
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OUR CASE FOR WHY JACK GREALISH SHOULD STAY AT ASTON VILLA | Claret&Blue Community Comments from 2021-07-01T09:50:07
We asked for your Aston Villa questions once again and as expected the general conversation was full of Jack Grealish debate, so allow us to present the reasons why he should stay at Aston Villa.
AVFC Extra | ADDRESSING THE FALSE NARRATIVES HARMING JACK GREALISH'S ENGLAND CAREER from 2021-06-25T13:03
It's time to speak about Jack Grealish - but don't worry. This is mostly a transfer-talk safespace!
James Rushton is joining by Pat of PGR Analytics to talk about Grealish's role for Eng...
GREALISH RUMOURS, OVERPRICED DEALS&LIVERPOOL's MCGINN INTEREST | Claret&Blue Community Comments from 2021-06-23T13:14:27
Dan Rolinson and James Rushton are back in the podcasting hot-seat to chat all things Aston Villa, the agenda of the show chosen by you, the viewers. We took a selection of comments and questions t...
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Aston Villa icon Tommy Johnson shares all with the Claret&Blue podcast from 2021-06-19T11:00:14
Tommy Johnson may only have been with Aston Villa for a couple of years in the mid-nineties but a League Cup win and blossoming friendship with the likes of Ian Taylor & Mark Draper, makes Tommy Jo...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #75 | ASHLEY YOUNG SET FOR ASTON VILLA REUNION from 2021-06-17T14:11:34
Aston Villa have moved forward in the transfer window by looking backwards! The soon-to-be-announced return of Ashley Young is another highlight in a fairly busy start to the summer for Villa.
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AVFC Extra | UNLOCKING THE TRUTH BEHIND VILLA'S INTEREST IN JAMES WARD-PROWSE from 2021-06-14T07:55:49
Nobody is sure what to make of Aston Villa's bonafide interest in Southampton hotshot James Ward-Prowse, so AVFC Extra is here to get to the bottom of it.
James Rushton caught up with To...
AVFC Extra | CAN EMI BUENDIA TAKE ASTON VILLA INTO THE ELITE? from 2021-06-11T14:49:10
Named 'Football Heaven' by Norwich fans, Emi Buendia has become Aston Villa's latest record-breaking signing. The Argentine playmaker arrives at Villa Park ready to shine, but what can fans expect ...
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The FUNNIEST moments from our Claret&Blue podcast interviews from 2021-06-05T11:00:11
The time an Aston Villa youth player did a poo in a football boot, Lee Hendrie didn't crash a golf buggy, Steve Froggatt dressed as a lion and John Gregory bought a second fridge for his compliment...
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John Gregory in his brilliant and most in-depth Aston Villa interview ever from 2021-06-02T10:00:09
What a storyteller former Aston Villa player, coach and manager John Gregory is.
From his route into football, wearing every outfield shirt, discovering coaching, flogging Muller yoghurt...
Claret&Blue Podcast #74 | THE SUMMER ASTON VILLA NEED FOR EUROPA LEAGUE SUCCESS NEXT SEASON... from 2021-05-29T11:00:14
With the 2020/21 season over, we sat down together to answer some of your Aston Villa questions from social media.
Transfers, Tammy Abraham, aims for next season, Europa League, dream po...
Claret&Blue Podcast #73 | THE ASTON VILLA END OF SEASON DEBRIEF from 2021-05-25T09:30:12
It's been a fun journey over the past 38 games that sees Aston Villa finish on 55 points in 11th place, a season that ultimately petered out but offered many moments of magic along the way.
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POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 2-1 Chelsea from 2021-05-23T18:20:19
Fans are back, Villa win, what a day. 😍😍
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POST MATCH REACTION: Spurs 1-2 Aston Villa from 2021-05-19T21:05:16
That was more like it Villa! After a poor performance against Palace, Dean Smith's team bounced back with a big win away at Tottenham.
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POST MATCH REACTION: Crystal Palace 3-2 Aston Villa from 2021-05-16T14:18:03
Can we just end the season now, please? 😖
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POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 0-0 Everton from 2021-05-13T20:08:59
Aston Villa play out a goalless draw with Everton at Villa Park, but the biggest news of the night is the return of Jack Grealish...
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PRE SEASON, NEW KITS, TRANSFERS, GREALISH | Answering Your Aston Villa Questions from 2021-05-11T14:59:20
Dan Rolinson put your questions to our Villa reporter Ashley Preece.
Douglas Luiz's role and Man City buy-back clause
The Villa players with expiring contracts
What is Jack Gre...
POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 1-3 Manchester United from 2021-05-09T15:57:48
The 26 (twenty-six) year wait for a league win against Man United at Villa Park goes on...
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POST MATCH REACTION: Everton 1-2 Aston Villa from 2021-05-04T11:27:28
Anwar El Ghazi netted the winner for Villa at Goodison Park on Saturday to keep a faint, faint hope of Europa League qualification alive. 5 games to go...
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WHAT ASTON VILLA LEARNED FROM WEST BROM DRAW | Preece's Press Pass from 2021-04-27T08:30:05
Is it last chance saloon for Keinan Davis? The Villa squad welcome back Wesley. Ross Barkley starts his first game since Grealish got injured. Where do Aston Villa need to strengthen in the summer?...
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POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 2-2 West Brom from 2021-04-25T20:41:03
A late, late draw for Aston Villa against West Bromwich Albion at Villa Park.
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WEST BROM PREVIEW, WESLEY'S PROGRESS&PUNISHING THE GREEDY SIX | Preece's Press Pass from 2021-04-23T13:56:31
Villa reporter Ashley Preece is joined by Dan Rolinson and Joe Chapman to look ahead to Villa's game against West Bromwich Albion. Giving the lowdown on all Dean Smith had to say at his press confe...
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POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 1-2 Manchester City from 2021-04-21T22:39:07
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick are back together to discuss Aston Villa's defeat to Premier League leaders Man City after an eventful evening at Villa Park.
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Claret&Blue Podcast #72 | LET'S TALK ABOUT THE EUROPEAN SUPER LEAGUE from 2021-04-20T12:47:35
🗣 Mat Kendrick and Ashley Preece discuss the greed driven “Super League” plans and what it means for Aston Villa... 🤷🏻♂️
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STEVE FROGGATT IN HIS BEST ASTON VILLA INTERVIEW EVER from 2021-04-13T09:29:57
Steve Froggatt joins Mat Kendrick on this week's Claret & Blue podcast interview to reflect on his time with Aston Villa, this episode is jam packed full of funny stories so we hope you enjoy!
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Claret&Blue Podcast #71 | ASTON VILLA'S SUMMER TRANSFER WINDOW WISHLIST from 2021-04-12T12:14:52
Ashley Preece talks through Aston Villa's latest injury news with reports of Trezeguet missing the remainder of the season. Also on the agenda are how Villa should handle the summer transfer window...
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POST MATCH REACTION: Liverpool 2-1 Aston Villa from 2021-04-10T17:19:48
Aston Villa fall to a late defeat at Anfield.
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Claret&Blue Podcast #70 | JACK GREALISH TO MISS LIVERPOOL CLASH AT ANFIELD from 2021-04-09T15:37:52
Ashley Preece is joined by Matt Addison of the Liverpool Echo to preview Villa's clash with Liverpool at Anfield this weekend.
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BRIAN LITTLE WALKS ON WATER | An unmissable chat with an Aston Villa legend from 2021-04-06T09:30:03
Brian Little walks on water, and joins us on the Claret & Blue podcast to chat through his lengthy Villa career! From the 15 year old who joined the club to the manager who took us to League Cup gl...
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POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 3-1 Fulham from 2021-04-04T18:28:29
A game of 77 minutes and 13 minutes 😂😂😂
Villa a LOT better after a pretty awful performance up until Trezeguet's first goal...
VILLA'S "PERFECT OWNERS"&APPROACHING THE SUMMER WINDOW | Claret&Blue Community Comments from 2021-04-01T14:05:33
Dan Rolinson and James Rushton are back to discuss YOUR talking points in the latest community comments episode of Claret and Blue. In this, we discuss... Aston Villa's 'perfect owners' and how the...
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RATING ASTON VILLA'S SQUAD ON THE SEASON SO FAR | Preece's Press Pass #2 from 2021-03-30T10:39:52
Join Ashley Preece & Dan Rolinson as they assess Aston Villa's squad on the season so far, ranking each player out of 10.
They also look ahead to the summer transfer window and how Villa...
AVFC Extra | IS DEAN SMITH A VICTIM OF HIS OWN SUCCESS? from 2021-03-29T10:40:50
Join us for a catch-up on AVFC Extra as James Rushton asks Villa writer John Townley some key questions about Dean Smith's role at Villa.
How does Villa's current slump match up with the...
CURTIS DAVIES | The fascinating inside story of an Aston Villa career cut short from 2021-03-26T12:00:09
We caught up with Curtis Davies to hear his compelling account of an eventful three-a-half-year spell at Aston Villa.
From that 'pub player debut' to scoring at Anfield, and untimely inj...
POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 0-2 Spurs from 2021-03-22T11:14:45
Join Mat Kendrick, Dan Rolinson & James Rushton for their reaction to another defeat for a Villa side continuing to struggled without their talisman...
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THE INSIDE STORY OF HOW ASTON VILLA WON THE LEAGUE CUP WIN IN 1996 from 2021-03-20T09:49:58
Aston Villa last won a trophy 25 years ago, here's the inside story of how they did it, featuring tales from manager Brian Little, goalscorer Ian Taylor and first team coach John Gregory.
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Preece's Press Pass | SPURS PREVIEW, GREALISH'S INJURY&WATKINS' ENGLAND CALL UP from 2021-03-19T12:27:59
Join our Aston Villa reporter Ashley Preece for his weekly podcast trying to answer your Villa questions. On this week's agenda we preview the Spurs game, look at Jack Grealish's shin injury and pr...
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POST MATCH REACTION: Newcastle United 1-1 Aston Villa from 2021-03-12T23:21:28
All square at St James' Park after all the action came in the final 10 minutes...
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SEASON EXPECTATIONS, OLLIE WATKINS & HITTING THE WOODWORK | Claret & Blue Community Comments #1 from 2021-03-09T16:21:20
It's not just the podcast that's at the centre of Claret & Blue - it's you. Join Dan Rolinson & James Rushton as they discuss the comments of the week to catch up with the C&B community.
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SEASON EXPECTATIONS, OLLIE WATKINS&HITTING THE WOODWORK | Claret&Blue Community Comments #1 from 2021-03-09T16:21:20
It's not just the podcast that's at the centre of Claret & Blue - it's you. Join Dan Rolinson & James Rushton as they discuss the comments of the week to catch up with the C&B community.
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"I'M WITH THE COSMOS" | The bitter-sweet story of the boyhood fan who played for Aston Villa from 2021-03-08T18:26:02
Steve Hunt found himself transferred to the New York Cosmos, playing alongside footballing royalty including Pele, at the age of 20 after just 7 first team appearances for Aston Villa. This is the ...
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POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 0-0 Wolves from 2021-03-06T20:39:01
Stalemate at Villa Park in which a draw between Villa and Wolves is probably the right result for both.
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POST MATCH REACTION: Sheffield United 1-0 Aston Villa from 2021-03-03T21:28:09
Defeat for Villa at Bramall Lane. Dreadful.
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POST MATCH REACTION: Leeds United 0-1 Aston Villa from 2021-02-27T20:32:18
Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson discuss a big three points for Aston Villa against Leeds United at Elland Road.
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Claret&Blue Preview | LEEDS UNITED vs ASTON VILLA from 2021-02-26T15:19:08
🗣 Villa writer Ashley Preece is joined by Leeds United reporter Conor McGiligan to look ahead to Aston Villa's trip to Elland Road this weekend
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Andy Gray joins the Claret&Blue Podcast | The untold stories of an Aston Villa legend | EXCLUSIVE from 2021-02-24T13:00:05
Let's start with a question: 'Where the f*****g hell is Aston Villa?'
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It's not often a guest on our Claret & Blue podcast can get away with such a blunt enquiry about our ...
POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 1-2 Leicester City from 2021-02-21T17:21:17
A game of two halves, but Villa fail to earn themselves any points after a poor first half.
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AVFC Extra | Emiliano Martinez In Focus | The best goalkeeper in the Premier League? from 2021-02-19T14:24:30
James Rushton is joined by John Townley to focus on Villa's Emi Martinez.
How did he get started? What was early life like for Martinez? How has he mastered the mental side of the game? ...
Claret&Blue Catch-Up | Would Europa League qualification be too soon for Aston Villa? from 2021-02-18T09:37:51
James Rushton and Dan Rolinson catch up with a quick Villa discussion as they try and move on from the Brighton draw and solve Villa's Ross Barkley dilemma. They also look at whether qualifying for...
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Claret&Blue Q&A | McGinn's role, Barkley conundrum, Missing Cash, and Pancakes from 2021-02-16T16:56:09
Join Ashley Preece and Dan Rolinson for an Aston Villa Q&A session thanks to our viewers on Facebook Live!
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POST MATCH REACTION: Brighton 0-0 Aston Villa from 2021-02-13T23:11:50
Mat Kendrick, Dan Rolinson and James Rushton sit down to reflect on a comfortable 3 points for Aston Villa against Brighton at the AMEX Stadium.
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AVFC Extra #12 | Aston Villa from the commentator's gantry | BT Sport's Darren Fletcher reveals all from 2021-02-11T09:30:15
'Fletch' was at the London Stadium as Villa completed their great escape with a dramatic draw at West Ham last summer and commentated on the 1-0 win over Arsenal on Saturday just gone.
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Aston Villa 1-0 Arsenal | VILLA COMPLETE THE DOUBLE OVER THE GUNNERS from 2021-02-06T15:35:22
A big win for Aston Villa as they hold out for a 1-0 victory over Arsenal thanks to Ollie Watkins' 10th Premier League goal which saw Villa go ahead after 2 minutes.
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POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 1-3 West Ham from 2021-02-03T22:54:21
A Jesse Lingard double on his West Ham debut helps secure all 3 points for the Hammers on a very frustrating night at Villa Park.
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"Why I never came back to Aston Villa" | A chat with Gareth Barry from 2021-02-02T15:00:06
Thanks to BT Sport for giving us a 10 minute slot with Villa legend Gareth Barry ahead of Villa's upcoming game against West Ham. We quizzed him on whether he could have returned to Villa, his pund...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #69 | ASTON VILLA'S JANUARY TRANSFER WINDOW ROUND UP from 2021-02-02T08:30:21
Dan Rolinson is joined by Aston Villa club writer Ashley Preece to assess Aston Villa's January transfer business (or lack of) in this latest Claret & Blue podcast episode.
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POST MATCH REACTION: Southampton 0-1 Aston Villa from 2021-01-31T20:58:37
Join Mat Kendrick & James Rushton sit down together as Aston Villa recorded their first Premier League win over Southampton since 2013 thanks to a thumping Ross Barkley header.
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POST MATCH REACTION: Burnley 3-2 Aston Villa from 2021-01-27T21:40:26
Genuinely, cannot believe what I've just seen in that second half...
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AVFC Extra #11 | THE LOWDOWN ON MORGAN SANSON from 2021-01-26T18:42:33
James Rushton sat down with Reach PLC's scouting expert Josh Williams to review the signing of Morgan Sanson and what he can bring to Aston Villa.
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POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 2-0 Newcastle from 2021-01-23T23:08:45
Former Villa boss Steve Bruce and his struggling Newcastle United side leave the Midlands with 0 points after Aston Villa beat them comfortably at Villa Park.
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"SOB ON THE TYNE" | The inside story of the Aston Villa banner that riled Newcastle United from 2021-01-22T11:16:54
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 b...
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POST MATCH REACTION: Manchester City 2-0 Aston Villa from 2021-01-20T21:10:06
Aston Villa return to action after a 19 day enforced break and after a decent performance come away from the Etihad with 0 points...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #68 | THE STEPS VILLA MUST TAKE TO REACH THE NEXT LEVEL from 2021-01-19T17:00:21
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 Vi...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #67 | JANUARY TRANSFER WINDOW Q&A from 2021-01-16T12:06:33
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 the...
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AVFC Extra #10 | WHAT HAPPENS WHEN COVID STRIKES AT A FOOTBALL CLUB? from 2021-01-12T09:00:16
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'...
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THE BOYS AGAINST MEN DID US PROUD | Aston Villa 1-4 Liverpool from 2021-01-08T22:44:14
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...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #66 | LIVERPOOL FA CUP PREVIEW&APPROACHING THE JANUARY WINDOW from 2021-01-07T08:27:38
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 - Vil...
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AVFC Extra #9 | Making a stronger Aston Villa fan experience with Villans Together from 2021-01-04T13:43:56
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 ...
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POST MATCH REACTION: Manchester United 2-1 Aston Villa from 2021-01-01T22:55:17
A really frustrating evening at Old Trafford as Manchester United take all three points thanks to a questionable penalty decision.
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Claret&Blue Podcast #65 | THE END OF 2020 ASTON VILLA AWARDS from 2020-12-31T12:19:59
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 an...
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POST MATCH REACTION: Chelsea 1-1 Aston Villa from 2020-12-28T20:23:36
A decent point on the road for Villa against Chelsea 💪
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POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 3-0 Crystal Palace from 2020-12-26T18:45:18
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.
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A Very Claret&Blue Christmas: Gold, frank nonsense and meh from 2020-12-24T16:47:23
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 repo...
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West Bromwich Albion 0-3 Aston Villa | EL GHAZI AT THE HAWTHORNS AGAIN... from 2020-12-20T22:10:38
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.
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CLARET&BLUE MATCH PREVIEW: West Brom vs Aston Villa from 2020-12-20T09:20:06
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.
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Aston Villa 0-0 Burnley | 27 SHOTS, 0 GOALS... from 2020-12-17T21:01:55
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... 🤨🤨
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Elephant pitch invader and letter from the trenches - the untold Aston Villa stories from 2020-12-16T18:30:12
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...
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Mat Kendrick's tribute to the late Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier from 2020-12-15T09:42:59
Claret and Blue pays tribute to Gerard Houllier after the death of the former Aston Villa manager at the age of 73.
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Wolves 0-1 Aston Villa | EL GHAZI PENALTY EARNS VILLA 3 POINTS AT MOLINEUX from 2020-12-12T16:13:05
It's a late win for Villa at Molineux against Wolves!! Join Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson for their post match thoughts.
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CLARET&BLUE MATCH PREVIEW: Wolves vs Aston Villa from 2020-12-11T14:02:07
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.
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19 QUESTIONS WITH ASTON VILLA HERO STILIYAN PETROV | Claret&Blue Podcast from 2020-12-10T15:00:06
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 gam...
Claret&Blue Podcast #64 | WHO SHOULD BE CROWNED ASTON VILLA PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2020? from 2020-12-07T14:10:51
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?
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VAR, That Headbutt&Reviewing Villa's biggest officiating errors | MARK HALSEY INTERVIEW from 2020-12-04T12:00:41
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...
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POST MATCH REACTION: West Ham United 2-1 Aston Villa from 2020-11-30T23:10:02
Mat Kendrick, James Rushton & Dan Rolinson reflect on a defeat for Aston Villa against West Ham United
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ASK ASH PREECE ANYTHING | West Ham, Dele Alli, Barkley's replacement&Grealish's ambitions from 2020-11-28T09:30:14
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 Gr...
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ANDI WEIMANN'S BEST EVER ASTON VILLA INTERVIEW | Claret&Blue Podcast from 2020-11-27T11:59:30
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 p...
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AVFC Extra | Meet Willie Clarke, Aston Villa's first black footballer from 2020-11-25T11:11:59
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 footballe...
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POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 1-2 Brighton from 2020-11-21T20:41:31
Join Dan Rolinson & Mat Kendrick to reflect on another defeat for Aston Villa at Villa Park.
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Gareth Barry's most revealing interview since leaving Aston Villa | Claret&Blue Podcast from 2020-11-14T12:00:05
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 L...
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AVFC Extra #8 | How Aston Villa tore apart Arsenal, the magic of Jack Grealish&Villa's true unsung hero from 2020-11-12T13:33:55
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 Wat...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #63 | WHERE CAN ASTON VILLA REALISTICALLY FINISH THIS SEASON? from 2020-11-10T16:32:50
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?...
POST MATCH REACTION: Arsenal 0-3 Aston Villa from 2020-11-08T22:53:01
Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson reflect on a cracking win for Aston Villa away at the Emirates.
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AVFC Extra #7 | The impact on footballers who suffer serious long term injuries from 2020-11-04T17:00:14
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.
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POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 3-4 Southampton from 2020-11-01T15:18:23
A strange game of two halves at Villa Park this afternoon.
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AVFC Extra #6 | How Aston Villa fans and Marcus Rashford are making a difference #CharityNotPPV from 2020-10-29T16:38:51
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 acti...
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AVFC Extra #5 | How Leeds United put an end to Aston Villa's unbeaten start from 2020-10-27T17:00:17
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 th...
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POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 0-3 Leeds United from 2020-10-23T21:36:46
Join Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson to reflect on Aston Villa's first loss in the Premier League.
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MATCH PREVIEW: Aston Villa vs Leeds United from 2020-10-22T12:25:54
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.
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AVFC Extra #4 ft. Tony Daley - The secrets of football fitness from 2020-10-21T09:30:13
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?
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POST MATCH REACTION: Leicester City 0-1 Aston Villa from 2020-10-18T21:35:06
Join Dan Rolinson, James Rushton and Mat Kendrick for some instant reaction to Aston Villa's victory away at Leicester City.
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Claret&Blue Podcast #62 | ASSESSING ASTON VILLA'S TRANSFER BUSINESS from 2020-10-17T11:01:04
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick sit down for a bonus podcast episode on transfer deadline day to assess Aston Villa's summer transfer business.
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AVFC Extra #3 | How Dean Smith masterminded a famous victory over Liverpool from 2020-10-13T16:00:13
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 champion...
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ONE OF OUR OWN, TWO YEARS ON | The Dean Smith Podcast Special from 2020-10-10T18:00
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...
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AVFC Extra #2 | Assessing Ross Barkley's strengths and weaknesses from 2020-10-06T14:45:05
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.
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Claret&Blue Podcast #61 | ASTON VILLA PUT 7 PAST THE CHAMPIONS LIVERPOOL from 2020-10-04T22:21:03
Things you don't see every day: Aston Villa 7-2 Liverpool
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Claret&Blue Podcast #60 | THE LOWDOWN ON ROSS BARKLEY from 2020-09-30T15:30:18
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.
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AVFC Extra #1 - xG, xA&PPG - The abbreviations of modern football explained from 2020-09-30T07:00:18
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 stat...
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POST MATCH REACTION: Fulham 0-3 Aston Villa from 2020-09-28T20:49:15
Join Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson to reflect on Aston Villa's 2nd win of the Premier League season against Fulham.
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AVFC EXTRA | An introduction to our new weekly podcast show from 2020-09-25T13:53:27
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 abo...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #58 | Aston Villa 1-0 Sheffield United from 2020-09-21T20:16:56
Join Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson LIVE for their instant reaction to Aston Villa's win against Sheffield United.
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Claret&Blue Podcast #57 | THE BIG ASTON VILLA SEASON PREVIEW PODCAST from 2020-09-18T08:00:08
On todays' episode of Claret & Blue we discuss: Emi Martinez's arrival at the club, Jack Grealish's new contract and how that can help Villa attract signings, should Jack be played centrally or out...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #56 | THE LOWDOWN ON NEW ASTON VILLA GOALKEEPER EMILIANO MARTINEZ from 2020-09-16T12:12:09
Aston Villa have this morning announced the signing of Emiliano Martinez, so we're joined by Football London writer Art de Roche for the lowdown on the new goalkeeper.
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Claret&Blue Podcast #55 | CAPTAIN JACK GREALISH SIGNS NEW 5 YEAR DEAL from 2020-09-15T12:26:06
The best signing Aston Villa could have made this transfer window: Jack Grealish signs a new 5 year deal with the club.
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Claret&Blue Podcast #54 | WATKINS ANNOUNCED from 2020-09-09T14:10:26
Join us on today's episode to get the lowdown on Aston Villa's new record signing Ollie Watkins, thanks to the help of Billy Grant from the Beesotted Podcast.
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Claret&Blue Podcast #53 | OLLIE WATKINS SET TO SMASH ASTON VILLA'S TRANSFER RECORD from 2020-09-08T13:53:33
According to reports Aston Villa are set to sign Brentford striker Ollie Watkins for a fee of £28 million - it seems like Dean Smith is getting his No.1 target and that can only be a good thing, ri...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #52 | MATTY CASH BECOMES ASTON VILLA'S FIRST SUMMER SIGNING from 2020-09-03T11:15:11
FINALLY! Aston Villa have made their first summer transfer window signing in the shape of Nottingham Forest full-back Matty Cash. We're joined by Nottingham Post writer Matt Davies to give us the l...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #51 | JACK GREALISH CALLED UP BY GARETH SOUTHGATE from 2020-08-31T15:24:09
Erm, scrap that previous episode, erase it from your memory. The Grealish outrage is over, Rashford and Winks drop out due to injury so up steps Super Jack to the England squad for the very first t...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #50 | JACK GREALISH SNUBBED BY GARETH SOUTHGATE from 2020-08-25T15:12:20
We weren't expecting that! Jack Grealish felt like a certainty to be in the latest England squad but Gareth Southgate has left the Villa skipper out - genuinely unbelievable at this stage...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #49 | ASTON VILLA'S PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURES REVEALED from 2020-08-20T10:18:58
We assess Aston Villa's Premier League fixture list where - spoiler alert - they'll play every club twice, whilst also offering some early season predictions and information on how you can join our...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #48 | RASHICA BID? LUIZ TO STAY? THE SILLY SEASON QUESTIONS, ANSWERED from 2020-08-18T13:25:31
We sat down to record a live episode based around your Aston Villa questions for us as the madness of the transfer window rumours continue, have Villa had a bid accepted for Milot Rashica? Is Dougl...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #47 | WHAT WOULD A SUCCESSFUL SEASON FOR ASTON VILLA LOOK LIKE? from 2020-08-12T15:35:01
As we move ever closer to the new Premier League season, we discuss what would be considered a successful season next season. We also take a look at the latest transfers rumours including Ollie Wat...
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THE MARTIN O'NEILL WALKOUT | An Aston Villa story where nobody wins... from 2020-08-09T09:00:07
It's been 10 years since Martin O'Neill abruptly resigned from his role as Aston Villa manager just 5 days before the start of the 2010/11 Premier League season.
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Claret&Blue Podcast #46 | 30 PLAYERS WHO SHOULD BE ON VILLA'S TRANSFER WISHLIST from 2020-08-05T11:21:45
Aston Villa have been linked with a lot of players already this window and after asking you for your suggestions of who you'd like to see in a claret & blue shirt, we looked to compile a list of th...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #45 | WHY JACK GREALISH SHOULD STAY AT ASTON VILLA from 2020-07-30T07:00:16
Preparation for another season in the Premier League is underway! Will Jack Grealish stay or leave? Who replaces Suso as sporting director? How many signings will Villa need to make? So many questi...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #44 | THE ASTON VILLA SURVIVAL SEASON DEBRIEF from 2020-07-28T15:30:16
Aston Villa survive in the Premier League on the final day but it's been one long rollercoaster season with many ups and downs along the way, so we sat down to look back on the 19/20 Premier League...
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ASTON VILLA SURVIVE ON THE FINAL DAY OF THE PREMIER LEAGUE from 2020-07-26T18:39:52
It all came down to the final day and with results going in their favour, Aston Villa have survived in the Premier League!
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FULL TIME REACTION: Aston Villa 1-0 Arsenal from 2020-07-21T22:25:41
Aston Villa take their destiny into their own hands after a MASSIVE win against Arsenal which sees them rise to 17th in the Premier League table with one game to go.
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FULL TIME REACTION: Everton 1-1 Aston Villa from 2020-07-16T20:09:10
Join us to debate all the talking points from that bitterly disappointing draw at Goodison. #avfc
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Claret&Blue Podcast #42 | THAT WINNING FEELING! from 2020-07-12T16:36:06
How much better does everything seem when Aston Villa win a football game! They've still a lot of work to do, but there's signs of life in the old dog yet...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #41 | THE MANCHESTER UNITED DEBRIEF from 2020-07-09T22:41:47
Yet another defeat for Aston Villa and a sense of hopelessness and resignation to the fanbase that this might spell the end for Villa in the Premier League. Recorded on our Facebook Live show.
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Claret&Blue Podcast #40 | LIVERPOOL DENT ASTON VILLA'S SURVIVAL HOPES from 2020-07-05T21:01:08
Aston Villa put in a valiant performance at Anfield against newly crowned Premier League champions Liverpool. However, 2 goals from Jurgen Klopp's side was enough to see Villa fall to defeat once a...
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH IAN TAYLOR | A Career in Claret&Blue from 2020-06-29T08:15:21
DISCLAIMER: This podcast will be a more enjoyable experience watched on our YouTube channel: 'Claret & Blue'
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Claret&Blue Podcast #39 | FEELING DOWN... from 2020-06-27T16:51:31
Four games, two points, two draws, two losses and no wins. While Villa have shown signs of life, they are still close to comatose.
The latest result? A one-nil loss to Wolves that will c...
Claret&Blue Podcast #38 | RUNNING OUT OF TYNE from 2020-06-25T06:45:11
Can another draw and 1 point be considered good enough for Aston Villa in a must win game against Newcastle United? The league table says 'Probably not', however, Villa aren't cut adrift just yet. ...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #37 | THE CHELSEA CAPITULATION from 2020-06-22T09:30:12
Aston Villa went 1-0 up against the run of play against Chelsea at Villa Park yesterday, but a quick fire 2 minute double from Pulisic and Giroud was enough for Chelsea to see Villa off comfortably...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #36 | ASTON VILLA RETURN TO PREMIER LEAGUE ACTION from 2020-06-18T07:00:18
After 100 days since their last Premier League outing, Aston Villa were back behind closed doors to host Sheffield United at Villa Park. Orjan Nyland and Villa can thank their lucky stars that goal...
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THE CONFESSIONS OF AN ASTON VILLA ACADEMY GRADUATE from 2020-06-15T07:00:21
The Academy, bench spots, cup glory and the first team. It's safe to say Lewis Kinsella went through it all at Aston Villa!
Now, the academy graduate catches up with Claret & Blue's Mat ...
Claret&Blue Podcast #35 | ANSWERING QUESTIONS ABOUT PROJECT RESTART from 2020-06-12T12:16:27
The Claret & Blue podcast team look ahead to Aston Villa's return to Premier League action next week and answer all the questions surrounding Project Restart, including formations, team selection a...
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THE SECRETS OF A VILLA PARK CEO | PAUL FAULKNER EXCLUSIVE from 2020-06-08T06:45:17
It's a dream job for many Aston Villa fans, but what does it mean to be the boss at Villa Park? The real boss, that is?
Meet Paul Faulkner - Villa's CEO during one of the strangest times...
AN INSIGHT INTO VILLA FAN MEDIA #3 | UNDER A GASLIT LAMP from 2020-06-05T09:30:10
On today's episode we take a look at Aston Villa blog & podcast 'Under A Gaslit Lamp' with Regan Foy as he explains how the blog started and evolved.
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MARC ALBRIGHTON EXCLUSIVE | From Aston Villa Outcast to Premier League Winner from 2020-06-01T07:00:10
Marc Albrighton opens up to Claret & Blue about how he recovered from Aston Villa rejection to lift the Premier League title with Leicester City in 2016.
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THE DRAMATIC STORY OF ASTON VILLA'S PROMOTION BACK TO THE PREMIER LEAGUE from 2020-05-27T07:15:20
A year on since Aston Villa clinched promotion glory, we take a look back at Villa's record breaking winning streak and that special day at Wembley.
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ALEX MCLEISH IN HIS MOST HONEST ASTON VILLA INTERVIEW EVER from 2020-05-25T07:00:18
Looking back, success was going to be hard to find for Alex McLeish at Aston Villa. Despite any plans, efforts or goodwill, he crossed a divide that was never going to be forgotten - by either side...
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LEE HENDRIE EXCLUSIVE | The Untold Secrets of an Aston Villa Hero from 2020-05-18T08:45:03
Everyone thinks they know the full story when it comes to former Aston Villa star Lee Hendrie. The facts are simple, though. They don't.
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Claret&Blue Podcast #34 | THE 'NOT IN THE PUB' ASTON VILLA PUB QUIZ #2 from 2020-05-15T18:00:21
We're back for the second episode of our Aston Villa Pub Quiz - importantly - not held at the pub. We jumped on a phone call together to have a drink and test our Aston Villa knowledge once again. ...
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45 MINUTES OF FAME | What Became of an Aston Villa Wonderkid? from 2020-05-11T09:00:10
Hailed as one of England's top 16 teenagers, snapped up by Manchester United and rated as the best young player Gordon Cowans has ever coached,Stephen Cooke went on to play just 45 minutes of first...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #33 | THE WORLD CUP OF BEST ASTON VILLA SHIRTS from 2020-05-08T11:00:19
Aston Villa have a glorious history when it comes to shirt designs - it's rare you see a bad shirt. However, there are some gems over the years that stand out to define an era.
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GABBY AGBONLAHOR IN HIS MOST HONEST ASTON VILLA INTERVIEW EVER from 2020-05-04T09:00:02
Aston Villa record breaker Gabby Agbonlahor has had a lot to say since retiring from football, but he's never been as open and honest as this.
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In Conversation with Barry Bannan | ASTON VILLA EXCLUSIVE from 2020-04-27T08:59:15
Aston Villa academy graduate Barry Bannan rang up Claret & Blue's Mat Kendrick to talk about growing up in Scotland, training on his boyhood estate, his time at Villa and his career so far.
Aston Villa hero Martin Laursen in conversation with Claret&Blue from 2020-04-22T09:30:10
Aston Villa hero Martin Laursen sat down with Claret & Blue's Mat Kendrick to discuss life lived as a Villan. How did his childhood influence his career? How did a Villa encounter set him up with t...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #32 | Aston Villa Unpopular Opinions from 2020-04-17T10:47:39
On today's episode of the Claret & Blue podcast we confess to our Aston Villa unpopular opinions. Let us know your thoughts by getting in touch with us and sharing your own unpopular opinions!
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Claret&Blue Podcast #31 | ASTON VILLA TIER LIST - MIDFIELDERS&STRIKERS from 2020-04-13T12:30:37
After last week's episode where we ranked the Aston Villa first team goalkeepers and defenders, on today's podcast we assess the midfielders and strikers. For information regarding your data priva...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #30 | ASTON VILLA TIER LIST - GOALKEEPERS&DEFENDERS from 2020-04-04T11:14:52
With time to reflect on the current Premier League season, we've decided to get on board with the Tier List trend and rank the Aston Villa first team squad - on today's podcast we assess the goalke...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #29 | WHAT DO WE MISS MOST ABOUT VILLA PARK? from 2020-04-01T15:50:16
It's been a while since Aston Villa last played a game at Villa Park, so we sat down to reflect on the things we miss the most about match day at our famous home stadium. For information regarding...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #28 | THE WORLD CUP OF WORST VILLA PLAYERS (2010-2020) from 2020-03-30T18:00:16
Aston Villa have signed some horrendous footballers in the past decade, so we picked 20 with the help of our audience and pitted them against each other in a World Cup style knockout tournament. F...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #27 | THE NOT IN THE PUB ASTON VILLA PUB QUIZ from 2020-03-27T11:00:46
We've created an Aston Villa Pub Quiz - importantly - not held at the pub at this time. We jumped on a phone call together to have a drink and test our Aston Villa knowledge. You can join in too! ...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #26 | MY OLD MAN SAID BE A VILLA FAN from 2020-03-23T18:51:22
Mat Kendrick brings his 12 year old son into the podcast to chat about their match day routines, favourite memories and the bond they share through Aston Villa. For information regarding your data...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #25 | PLAY, VOID, DELAY - THE BIG QUESTION FOR THE FA from 2020-03-20T14:25:41
The FA have announced that the football season at all levels will continue to be postponed until April 30th. However this announcement brings with it a whole host of fresh questions and queries. We...
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The Future of the Claret&Blue Podcast | CHANNEL UPDATE from 2020-03-19T19:55:37
Join us as we reveal our plans for the immediate future of the continuation of Claret & Blue - An Aston Villa Podcast For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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HOW THE FOOTBALL SEASON SHOULD BE CONCLUDED (ft. The Blood Red Podcast) from 2020-03-18T17:15:45
Dan Rolinson joined forces with The Blood Red Podcast from the Liverpool Echo to look at how the football season should be concluded and what that will mean for the top and bottom of the Premier Le...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #24 | HOW WILL CORONAVIRUS EFFECT ASTON VILLA? from 2020-03-16T17:26:30
Football is officially cancelled, for now... What does the coronavirus outbreak mean for Aston Villa? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Claret&Blue Podcast #23 | WHEN IT REINAS, IT POURS FOR VILLA from 2020-03-10T13:13:25
Aston Villa suffered their fifth consecutive defeat as they were battered 4-0 by Leicester City. Dean Smith's side remain in the bottom three with a game against Chelsea next up in the league. For...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #22 | OUR WEMBLEY DEBRIEF from 2020-03-02T16:13:40
Aston Villa fall to defeat at Wembley as Manchester City win their 3rd consecutive League Cup trophy. We share our thoughts on the match and our experiences of the day. For information regarding y...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #21 | THE CARABAO CUP PREVIEW SHOW from 2020-02-29T09:27:05
Aston Villa and Manchester City go head to head in the Carabao Cup Final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, we look ahead to the final in the latest episode of our podcast. For information regarding yo...
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Big Ron Atkinson&Tony Daley | Tales of League Cup Glory from 2020-02-27T20:00:34
We caught up with ex Aston Villa manager Ron Atkinson and former winger Tony Daley this week to ask them of their memories of the 1994 League Cup Final victory for Aston Villa over Manchester Unite...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #20 | A NOSTALGIC TRIP DOWN WEMBLEY WAY from 2020-02-26T19:52:29
Dan Rolinson is joined by Mat Kendrick and Adam Wright to look back on Aston Villa's League Cup success of the 90's with a nostalgic trip down Wembley Way. For information regarding your data priv...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #19 | EVEN SUPER JACK CAN'T SAVE THE DAY from 2020-02-24T17:49:55
Dan Rolinson and Ashley Preece sit to discuss yet another defeat for Aston Villa as things really start to look bleak. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Claret&Blue Podcast #18 | BJÖRN YESTERDAY... from 2020-02-17T14:10:47
Dan Rolinson is joined by Ashley Preece and James Rushton to reflect on a last minute defeat for Aston Villa thanks to Heung-Min Son and Tottenham Hotspur... For information regarding your data pr...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #17 | MOURINHO RETURNS TO VILLA PARK from 2020-02-14T14:57:59
Dan Rolinson and James Rushton sit down to discuss the latest Aston Villa news including a look at the players out on loan, the Jack Grealish to Man United rumours and a preview of Jose Mourinho's ...
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DAN BARDELL | Leaving 'The Villa View'&The pressures of creating fan media from 2020-02-12T07:00
With the news that The Villa View will stop producing podcasts after the League Cup Final, we sat down with Dan Bardell to discuss the highs and lows of the popular fan channel. The pressures and h...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #16 | WEMBLEY SUPERSTITIONS from 2020-02-10T14:36:53
On this week's Claret & Blue podcast episode we discuss purchasing Wembley tickets, match day superstitions and our first Aston Villa memories.
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Claret&Blue Podcast #15 | WHAT SAMATTA WITH ASTON VILLA? from 2020-02-03T15:18:10
Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick and Ashley Preece sit down to discuss the Bournemouth defeat after a week of positivity, they also answer your Villa related questions. For information regarding your d...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #14 | DAWN OF THE DEADLINE DAY from 2020-02-01T00:30:30
It's 11:25, we've all had a long day, we're deliriously tired. But Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick and Ash Preece are about to sit down for a 20 minute chat about the silliness of Transfer Deadline Day....
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Claret&Blue Podcast #13 | THE ROAD TO WEMBLEY (AGAIN) from 2020-01-29T13:30:22
Aston Villa are headed to Wembley Stadium for the 3rd time in as many seasons after beating Leicester City in the Carabao Cup Semi Final. They will face Manchester City or Manchester United in the ...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #12 | THE HIGHS&LOWS OF VILLA'S JANUARY SIGNINGS from 2020-01-27T16:00:12
As no matches have been played since our last podcast episode, we decided to play a little game and take a stroll down transfer window memory lane, and look back at some of the highs and lows of ye...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #11 | ABSOLUTE SCENES from 2020-01-22T17:29:40
After a massive three points against Watford for Villa on Tuesday night in last minute goal, limbs all over the shop fashion, Dan Rolinson and Villa club writer, Ashley Preece sit down for half an ...
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MBWANA ALLY SAMATTA signs for Aston Villa Football Club | Transfer Reaction from 2020-01-20T22:09:43
Aston Villa have tonight announced the transfer of Mbwana Ally Samatta from Belgian side Genk. The striker who captains his home nation Tanzania has put pen to paper on a four year deal. The Claret...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #10 | CAPTAIN FANTASTIC LEADS THE WAY from 2020-01-20T14:55:03
Dan Rolinson, Ashley Preece and James Rushton sit down to discuss a big point for the Villa away at Brighton, whilst answering all your #AVFC related questions! For information regarding your data...
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Claret&Blue #9 | YOUR WEEKLY ASTON VILLA THERAPY SESSION from 2020-01-13T14:16:38
Mat Kendrick, Dan Rolinson & Ashley Preece are back to discuss Aston Villa's 1-6 defeat to Manchester City, strap yourselves in for another Villa therapy session. For information regarding your d...
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CLARET&BLUE PODCAST | Leicester City vs Aston Villa | Carabao Cup Semi Final Preview from 2020-01-07T14:45:46
Dan Rolinson is joined by LCFC Live reporter Jordan Blackwell to look ahead to Aston Villa's Carabao Cup Semi Final against Leicester City on Wednesday. For information regarding your data privac...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #8 | NEW YEAR, NEW VILLA? from 2020-01-06T15:44:22
Mat Kendrick, Dan Rolinson & Ty Bracey sit down to the discuss the latest Aston Villa talking points including the switch to a 3 man defence against Burnley and a big three points to start 2020. F...
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AN INSIGHT INTO VILLA FAN MEDIA | VILLA ON TOUR PODCAST from 2020-01-03T09:30
On today's episode we take a look at the largest YouTube channel 'Villa On Tour' with Max Stokes as he explains how the channel started, what it's like to be a recognisable face around Villa Park a...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #7 | SO POOR THEY HAVE BEEN from 2019-12-30T14:15:15
To bring 2019 to a close, Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson sat down for an Aston Villa related therapy session, it's been a long Christmas...
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THE ORIGIN STORY OF SUPER JACK GREALISH | 2019 Documentary from 2019-12-23T09:00
For a special 'Claret & Blue' documentary episode, we spoke to the people who watched Jack Grealish grow up and develop into the person, footballer and Aston Villa captain we see today in 2019.
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Claret&Blue Podcast #6 | JIMMY IS A DANCER, KODJIA BE THE ANSWER? from 2019-12-19T19:00:47
On today's episode of Claret & Blue: Mat Kendrick, Ashley Preece & Dan Rolinson look back on the Liverpool win, whether Kodjia deserves his start in the Premier League, and, what's the best thing a...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #5 | TRUST THE SYSTEM from 2019-12-16T14:30:34
After another defeat for Aston Villa - this time away at Sheffield United - Dan Rolinson, Ashley Preece and Ty Bracey sit down to reflect on the defeat and where it's going wrong for Villa at the m...
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10 MOMENTS THAT TELL THE STORY OF ASTON VILLA'S DECADE (2010-2020) from 2019-12-13T14:00:30
Mat Kendrick breaks down the ten most significant moments from the past decade that help tell the story of a pretty miserable ten years for Aston Villa. For information regarding your data privacy...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #4 | OUTFOXED from 2019-12-09T15:00:40
Mat Kendrick, Ashley Preece & Dan Rolinson sit down to reflect on the home defeat against Leicester whilst also paying tribute to the late Ron Saunders. For information regarding your data privacy...
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JACK GREALISH vs JAMES MADDISON | Our Scouts Settle The Debate from 2019-12-07T10:00
As Villa's performances continue to balance out and the form of Jack Grealish rises - a debate has emerged. Jack is being compared to other English playmakers on a consistent basis, and the argumen...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #3 | WESLEY SNIPES from 2019-12-05T14:20:57
Mat Kendrick, Ashley Preece & Dan Rolinson sit down together to talk about Aston Villa's defeat to Chelsea including the ongoing Wesley debate. They also look ahead to Sunday's big game against Lei...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #2 | GREALISH MASTERCLASS IN MANCHESTER from 2019-12-02T14:00:18
Mat Kendrick and Ashley Preece are here to dissect Aston Villa holding Manchester United to a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford. The boy Jack Grealish continues to impress, but who's surprised by that at th...
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Claret&Blue Podcast #1 | DEANO, DEANO GIVE US A WAVE! from 2019-11-26T16:00
Mat Kendrick and Ashley Preece sit down together the morning after the night before as Aston Villa secured a massive three points against Newcastle United. For information regarding your data priv...
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"GET UP, GET OUT AND LIVE" | The Inspirational Story of Aston Villa Fan Jonathan Fear from 2019-11-25T15:44:44
Jonathan Fear may be an Aston Villa fan but his personal story transcends football.
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Welcome to 'Claret&Blue' | PODCAST ANNOUNCEMENT from 2019-11-24T14:25:43
Mat Kendrick and Ashley Preece of Birmingham Live are bringing you a new Aston Villa podcast every week on YouTube and all podcast audio platforms. For information regarding your data privacy, vis...
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