Claret & Blue - An Aston Villa Podcast

Welcome to Claret & Blue - An Aston Villa Podcast. Hosted by Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick & John Townley. On this podcast feed, we'll be posting a minimum of three new episodes per week throughout the 2025/26 Premier League season.

We look forward to talking all things Aston Villa with you as Unai Emery takes us on a Europa League Tour. Please follow the feed and get involved with the show. UTV!

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BEYOND THE PODCAST | What was Martin O'Neill re...
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick reflect on their exclusive interview with former Villa boss Martin O'Neill
28 min
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POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Brighton 1-2 Aston Villa
Aston Villa win on the road for first time this season, buzzing!
48 min
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POST CARABAO CUP DEBRIEF: Manchester United 4-2...
Live reaction to Aston Villa's third round cup exit to the hands of Manchester United
45 min
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EXCLUSIVE: Martin O'Neill in his most honest As...
Former Villa manager Martin O'Neill chats with Mat Kendrick about his time in claret & blue
42 min
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POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 3-1 Manchester ...
Aston Villa beat Manchester United at Villa Park for the first time since 1995
61 min
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MATCH PREVIEW: Aston Villa vs Manchester United
We look ahead to Unai Emery's first game as Aston Villa boss
23 min
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Claret & Blue Podcast #126 | THE 13 TASKS ON UN...
We delve into Unai Emery's Aston Villa to-do-list to work out what the Spaniard must get right at Villa
41 min
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POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Newcastle United 4-0 Aston ...
We react to Aston Villa's terrible defeat to Newcastle United
31 min
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MATCH PREVIEW: Newcastle United vs Aston Villa
MATCH PREVIEW: Newcastle United vs Aston Villa
29 min
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Claret & Blue Podcast #125 | GUILLEM BALAGUE EX...
Spanish football expert Guillem Balague explains exactly what Unai Emery offers Aston Villa
20 min
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BREAKING: Aston Villa confirm Unai Emery will b...
Aston Villa confirm the appointment of Unai Emery as head coach
39 min
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POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 4-0 Brentford
Reflecting on Aston Villa's impressive 4-0 win over Brentfordยง
53 min
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Claret & Blue Podcast #124 | STEVEN GERRARD SAC...
Breaking news from Aston Villa as Steven Gerrard is sacked as Head Coach
76 min
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MATCH PREVIEW: Fulham vs Aston Villa
We look ahead to Villa's big game against Fulham
37 min
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POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 0-2 Chelsea
The unbeaten streak is over as Villa fail to capitalise on first-half-chances in 0-2 defeat to Chelsea. ๐ŸŽ™๐ŸŽ™ DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest...
37 min
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MATCH PREVIEW: Aston Villa vs Chelsea
Steven Gerrard is a 100% win rate against Graham Potter (as Brighton boss) but will face his new Chelsea side this Sunday. ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป The Presser ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป Team News ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป Predicted XI ๐ŸŽ™๐ŸŽ™ DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT:...
29 min
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POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Aston...
Aston Villa fail to beat Nottingham Forest and miss the opportunity to venture into the top half... ๐Ÿ˜” ๐ŸŽ™๐ŸŽ™ DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest...
44 min
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The Villa Fan Phone In Show #1 | GERRARD, 4-3-3...
For the first time, we've compiled ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ opinions 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! ๐Ÿ‘€ ๐ŸŽ™๐ŸŽ™ DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT:...
109 min
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MATCH PREVIEW: Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa
Aston Villa head to the City Ground on ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ก๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜ ๐—™๐—ผ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น to face rock-bottom Nottingham Forest. The Reds are without a win in 6 games, and have conceded 18 goals in the last 5... ๐Ÿ‘€ ๐ŸŽ™๐ŸŽ™ DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT:...
41 min
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Claret & Blue Podcast #123 | WHAT IS HAPPENING ...
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? ๐Ÿค” ๐ŸŽ™๐ŸŽ™ DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT:...
48 min
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POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Leeds United 0-0 Aston Villa
Villa struggle to break down 10-man Leeds United after Luis Sinisterra was sent off early in the second half. ๐ŸŽ™๐ŸŽ™ DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest...
22 min
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Claret & Blue Podcast #122 | RATING ASTON VILLA...
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... ๐Ÿ‘€ ๐ŸŽ™๐ŸŽ™ DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT:...
47 min
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Claret & Blue Podcast #121 | GERRARDโ€™S SYSTEM, ...
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 recruitment and the long-term plans for NSWE all feature. ๐ŸŽ™๐ŸŽ™...
48 min
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POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 1-0 Southampton
It may not have been the best game for the neutral, but a much needed 3 points for Aston Villa... ๐Ÿ˜ ๐ŸŽ™๐ŸŽ™ DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date with our latest episodes:...
45 min
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MATCH PREVIEW: Aston Villa vs Southampton
Friday night football under the lights at Villa Park ๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ—ฃ Gerrard's Southampton presser ๐Ÿš‘ Injury updates โœ๐Ÿป Predicted XI ๐ŸŽ™๐ŸŽ™ DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claret-blue-x-great-birmingham-run Keep up to date...
27 min