Claret & Blue Podcast
Welcome to Claret & Blue - a podcast about all things Aston Villa. Hosted by Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick & John Townley. On this podcast feed, we'll be posting a minimum of four 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 #42 | THAT WINNING FEELING!
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...
35 min
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Claret & Blue Podcast #41 | THE MANCHESTER UNIT...
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 ASTO...
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 again.
22 min
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH IAN TAYLOR | A Career ...
DISCLAIMER: This podcast will be a more enjoyable experience watched on our YouTube channel: 'Claret & Blue'
How can we tell Ian Taylor’s brilliant story in a fresh new way? By flicking through the legend’s claret and blue photos and getting Tayls...
57 min
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Claret & Blue Podcast #39 | FEELING DOWN...
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 cause Dean Smith even more headaches.
In the latest episode...
21 min
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Claret & Blue Podcast #38 | RUNNING OUT OF TYNE
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. Next up, Wolverhampton Wanderers.
21 min
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Claret & Blue Podcast #37 | THE CHELSEA CAPITUL...
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 in the end.
20 min
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Claret & Blue Podcast #36 | ASTON VILLA RETURN ...
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 line technology controversy intervened to see the...
24 min
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THE CONFESSIONS OF AN ASTON VILLA ACADEMY GRADUATE
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 Kendrick to reflect on his time at Villa as part of a gifted...
44 min
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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.
37 min
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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...
77 min
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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.
22 min
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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...
12 min
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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...
53 min
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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...
77 min
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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!
30 min
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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...
40 min
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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...
40 min
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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...
69 min
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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...
55 min
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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...
60 min
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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!
29 min
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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
38 min
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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...
38 min
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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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