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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Claret & Blue Podcast #35 | ANSWERING QUESTIONS...
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 and the impact of playing games behind closed doors.
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THE SECRETS OF A VILLA PARK CEO | PAUL FAULKNER...
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 in recent years at the club, who spoke to Claret & Blue's Mat...
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AN INSIGHT INTO VILLA FAN MEDIA #3 | UNDER A GA...
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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THE DRAMATIC STORY OF ASTON VILLA'S PROMOTION B...
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.
Join the team in this special edition of Claret & Blue, and let Ashley Preece, James Rushton, Dan...
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ALEX MCLEISH IN HIS MOST HONEST ASTON VILLA INT...
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!
Speaking exclusively to Claret & Blue's Mat...
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LEE HENDRIE EXCLUSIVE | The Untold Secrets of a...
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.
Hear the truth from Hendrie as he speaks exclusively & candidly on his Villa career to BirminghamLive's AVFC...
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Claret & Blue Podcast #34 | THE 'NOT IN THE PUB...
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. You can join in too!
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45 MINUTES OF FAME | What Became of an Aston Vi...
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 team action at Aston Villa. He explains all in a...
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Claret & Blue Podcast #33 | THE WORLD CUP OF BE...
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.
In this, our second 'World Cup' we oversee a true clash of the titans...
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GABBY AGBONLAHOR IN HIS MOST HONEST ASTON VILLA...
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.
Join Claret & Blue's Ashley Preece in an exclusive deep dive on the forward's career. How did he break...
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In Conversation with Barry Bannan | ASTON VILLA...
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.
Find out more as our series of exclusive interviews...
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Aston Villa hero Martin Laursen in conversation...
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 the love of his life? Did he regret his decision to...
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Claret & Blue Podcast #32 | Aston Villa Unpopul...
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 LI...
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 privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Claret & Blue Podcast #30 | ASTON VILLA TIER LI...
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 goalkeepers and defenders. For information regarding your...
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Claret & Blue Podcast #29 | WHAT DO WE MISS MOS...
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 your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Claret & Blue Podcast #28 | THE WORLD CUP OF WO...
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. For information regarding your data privacy, visit...
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Claret & Blue Podcast #27 | THE NOT IN THE PUB ...
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! For information regarding your data privacy, visit...
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Claret & Blue Podcast #26 | MY OLD MAN SAID BE ...
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 privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Claret & Blue Podcast #25 | PLAY, VOID, DELAY -...
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 attempt to answer a few of them. For information...
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The Future of the Claret & Blue Podcast | CHANN...
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...
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 League. For information regarding your data privacy,...
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Claret & Blue Podcast #24 | HOW WILL CORONAVIRU...
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 ...
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 information regarding your data privacy, visit...
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Claret & Blue Podcast #22 | OUR WEMBLEY DEBRIEF
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 your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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