Claret & Blue Podcast

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 3-2 Burnley

30 Dec 2023

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Aston Villa go 2nd in the Premier League after a late Douglas Luiz penalty seals all three points for Villa against Burnley at Villa Park. 🎙🎙 ...

POST MATCH REACTION: Man United 3-2 Aston Villa

26 Dec 2023

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Aston Villa fail to pick up points after leading for the first time, as they blew a 0-2 goal lead at Old Trafford to lose 3-2 to Erik Ten Hag's strugg...

THE BIG ASTON VILLA QUIZ | Claret & Blue Christmas Special 2023

24 Dec 2023

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Our Claret & Blue Christmas Special is here, as it's time for 𝘆𝗼𝘂 to test your Aston Villa knowledge. For the first time, Dan Rolinson takes ...

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 1-1 Sheffield United

23 Dec 2023

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Aston Villa miss out on the opportunity to go top of the Premier League after failing to beat Sheffield United at home, however, it's a late equaliser...

Inside Unai Emery's SPECIAL 2023 at Aston Villa

18 Dec 2023

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What a year 2023 has been for Unai Emery's Aston Villa side. 81 Premier League points. 25 Premier League wins. 15 consecutive wins at Villa Park - and...

POST MATCH REACTION: Brentford 1-2 Aston Villa

17 Dec 2023

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Aston Villa come from behind to win away at Brentford in a game that escalated into madness in the final 15 minutes, however - whilst maybe Villa are ...

INSIDE BODYMOOR: Aston Villa head to Brentford on Sunday

15 Dec 2023

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Aston Villa will face Brentford on Sunday at a stadium they rarely do well in, however, after topping Group E in the Europa Conference League on Thurs...

Why Ollie Watkins is the 2nd BEST striker in the Premier League

13 Dec 2023

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There's a lot of great forwards in the Premier League, but in terms of out and out strikers, Ollie Watkins is second only to the unstoppable Erling Ha...

Aston Villa are in the title race whether you like it or not

11 Dec 2023

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Dan Rolinson and James Rushton reflect on a brilliant week for Aston Villa - 2 impressive wins at Villa Park at Manchester City and Arsenal have put U...

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 1-0 Arsenal

09 Dec 2023

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Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick share their instant reaction to Aston Villa's 1-0 win over Arsenal at Villa Park - Villa's 15th Premier League win in a ...

INSIDE BODYMOOR: Aston Villa face top of the table clash with Arsenal

08 Dec 2023

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Fresh back from Unai Emery's press conference, John Townley joins Dan Rolinson to look ahead to a massive game at Villa Park this Saturday as Arsenal ...

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 1-0 Man City

07 Dec 2023

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Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick react to an incredible win for Aston Villa against the treble winners Man City. What an unbelievable game of footballl, ...

COMBINED XI | How many Villa players get into the Man City team?

06 Dec 2023

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Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back with a Combined XI video powered by the ratings at WhoScored.com - this time, it's Aston Villa and Manchester C...

A HUGE week ahead for Unai Emery's Aston Villa

05 Dec 2023

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Aston Villa face Manchester City and Arsenal this week in huge games at Villa Park with Unai Emery's side currently boasting a 100% win record at home...

POST MATCH REACTION: Bournemouth 2-2 Aston Villa

03 Dec 2023

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Join Dan Rolinson and Frankie Maguire as we look at Aston Villa's 2-2 draw with Bournemouth, a chaotic game in many respects finished with a stunning ...

INSIDE BODYMOOR: Legia trouble, Watkins' fitness & Bournemouth away

02 Dec 2023

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Dan Rolinson and John Townley look back on Villa's win against Legia Warsaw whilst looking ahead to a trip to Bournemouth in a big opportunity to gain...

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 2-1 Legia Warsaw

01 Dec 2023

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A strange evening at Villa Park tainted by the crowd trouble from the travelling Legia Warsaw supporters saw a strange atmosphere inside the ground. D...

Ollie Watkins is the PERFECT striker for Unai Emery's Aston Villa

29 Nov 2023

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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...

Why Aston Villa don't need to make ANY signings in January

28 Nov 2023

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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 opt...

Aston Villa MUST qualify for the Champions League NEXT season

27 Nov 2023

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Dan Rolinson and John Townley reflect on Villa's Champions League credentials after a brilliant win away at Spurs. They answer your questions about V...

POST MATCH REACTION: Tottenham 1-2 Aston Villa

26 Nov 2023

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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...

INSIDE BODYMOOR | Can Villa EXPLOIT Spurs' injury woes this weekend?!

25 Nov 2023

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How many Spurs players ACTUALLY get into an Aston Villa XI?

23 Nov 2023

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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 o...

6 reasons why the 'Top 6' clubs should be TERRIFIED of Aston Villa

22 Nov 2023

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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 goin...

Aston Villa are GENUINE contenders for the Top 4

20 Nov 2023

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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 dec...

Building the ULTIMATE Aston Villa footballer

17 Nov 2023

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Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick and John Townley have all been tasked with building the ultimate Aston Villa footballer. Using various body parts assigned ...

I was WRONG to write off Leon Bailey's Aston Villa career

15 Nov 2023

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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...

John McGinn UNPLAYABLE in Villa's win against Fulham

13 Nov 2023

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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 ma...

INSIDE BODYMOOR | Villa can match 13-game winning streak if they beat Fulham at Villa Park

11 Nov 2023

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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 th...

THE BREAKDOWN | How Aston Villa found a way to beat AZ Alkmaar

10 Nov 2023

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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 p...

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 2-1 AZ Alkmaar

10 Nov 2023

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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 Vil...

Aston Villa need to start WINNING again AWAY from home

06 Nov 2023

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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 ...

POST MATCH REACTION: Nottingham Forest 2-0 Aston Villa

05 Nov 2023

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Dan Rolinson and Frankie Maguire discuss Aston Villa's frustrating defeat to Nottingham Forest at The City Ground. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: ht...

Why Jamie Carragher is WRONG about Unai Emery

04 Nov 2023

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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 offe...

INSIDE BODYMOOR | Away at Nottingham Forest & a tribute to Charlie Aitken

04 Nov 2023

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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 ah...

Aston Villa have the BEST goalkeeper in the WORLD

31 Oct 2023

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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 podc...

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 3-1 Luton Town

29 Oct 2023

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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. 🎙...

INSIDE BODYMOOR | Aston Villa face Luton Town on hot home form streak

28 Oct 2023

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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 travellin...

POST MATCH REACTION: AZ Alkmaar 1-4 Aston Villa

26 Oct 2023

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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...

ONE YEAR OF UNAI EMERY AT ASTON VILLA | The Story So Far...

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 certai...

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 4-1 West Ham

22 Oct 2023

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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 Dou...

INSIDE BODYMOOR | West Ham Preview, Nicolo Zaniolo and Vissel Kobe

21 Oct 2023

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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. Al...

Building an Aston Villa XI using 11 DIFFERENT nationalities

19 Oct 2023

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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 ...

Why it's more EXCITING than ever to be an Aston Villa fan right now

16 Oct 2023

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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 ...

'Would I Lie To You?' - ASTON VILLA EDITION

12 Oct 2023

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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 come...

IMPRESSIVE Aston Villa continue their quest for the CHAMPIONS LEAGUE under Unai Emery

09 Oct 2023

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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...

POST MATCH REACTION: Wolves 1-1 Aston Villa

08 Oct 2023

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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...

INSIDE BODYMOOR: Wolves away at Molineux & Ollie Watkins signs a new contract!

07 Oct 2023

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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 Conf...

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 1-0 Zrinjski Mostar

05 Oct 2023

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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 Confe...

An HONEST discussion about Aston Villa 'Off The Pitch' matters

04 Oct 2023

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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...

10 WINS on the spin at FORTRESS Villa Park! | Claret & Blue Podcast

02 Oct 2023

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Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back with 'The Monday Show' to discuss all the latest Aston Villa talking points. 🔘 Aston Villa's emphatic win o...

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 6-1 Brighton

30 Sep 2023

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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...

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 1-2 Everton

28 Sep 2023

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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...

EXPERT insight into the QUALITY of Aston Villa's sweat-soaked Castore shirts

27 Sep 2023

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Note: BirminghamLive have approached Castore for comment Football shirt designer and all round kit expert Rob Warner joins us on the podcast to discu...

THE VILLA BULLETIN: Taking the Carabao Cup seriously & the end of the round badge?!

27 Sep 2023

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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. Ther...

Aston Villa's route to Carabao Cup SUCCESS under Unai Emery | Claret & Blue Podcast

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Carab...

POST MATCH REACTION: Chelsea 0-1 Aston Villa

24 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

INSIDE BODYMOOR: Chelsea away, Legia Warsaw impact and winning on the road

22 Sep 2023

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Aston Villa will be looking to bounce back from Europa Conference League disappointment by heading to Stamford Bridge and hoping to take all three poi...

POST MATCH REACTION: Legia Warsaw 3-2 Aston Villa

21 Sep 2023

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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 Rol...

THE VILLA BULLETIN: Unai Emery's pre-Warsaw presser | Villa remove free access to the Holte Suite

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

John Townley talks through all the latest Aston Villa headlines as Unai Emery gave his pre-match press conference at the Legia Warsaw stadium alongsid...

THE VILLA BULLETIN: Ezri Konsa contract | Monchi's interview | Poland preview

20 Sep 2023

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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 ...

Why we must KEEP THE FAITH in Ollie Watkins & Pau Torres

18 Sep 2023

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Aston Villa are showing real tactical flexibility under Unai Emery this season, as Dan Rolinson and John Townley assess Villa's shape and Kamara & Cas...

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 3-1 Crystal Palace

16 Sep 2023

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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. 🎙🎙...

INSIDE BODYMOOR: Aston Villa return to Premier League action against Crystal Palace

15 Sep 2023

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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 m...

THE VILLA BULLETIN: Emery's Villa theory | Diaby's high standards | North Stand redevelopment update

15 Sep 2023

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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...

FAN PHONE IN: Ollie Watkins debate, farewell Coutinho and ticket prices | Claret & Blue Podcast

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's Monday show, Dan Rolinson and John Townley discuss a wide range of topics including Youri Tielemans comments during the international break...

Who is Aston Villa's MOST IMPORTANT player in 2023? | The Villa Ladder

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 difficu...

Every one of Aston Villa's summer transfers graded in ONE WORD

06 Sep 2023

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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 ...

Aston Villa's Merseyside MISERY is no reason for a MELTDOWN

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

POST MATCH REACTION: Liverpool 3-0 Aston Villa

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 in...

INSIDE BODYMOOR: Liverpool away, Europa Conference League draw and Deadline Day!

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Dan Rolinson and John Townley to discuss all things Aston Villa. Unai Emery held his final press conference before the international break at Bod...

What more does Ezri Konsa have to do for an England call up?

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa has once again been overlooked for England selection by Gareth Southgate, despite Harry Maguire's inclusion in the squad havi...

How Aston Villa used the Newcastle United defeat to their ADVANTAGE

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 drill...

POST MATCH REACTION: Burnley 1-3 Aston Villa

27 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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. 🎙...

INSIDE BODYMOOR: Turf Moor test, Kompany's tactics and Ollie Watkins' contract

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

John Townley reports back from Bodymoor Heath after Unai Emery's press conference ahead of the Burnley game. John answers questions on the Hibs perfor...

POST MATCH REACTION: Hibernian 0-5 Aston Villa

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

ASTON VILLA'S EUROPEAN TOUR KICKS OFF THIS WEEK | Claret & Blue Podcast

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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' imp...

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 4-0 Everton

20 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

INSIDE BODYMOOR: Nicolo Zaniolo, Everton & Villa Park return

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Y...

THE PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF LOSING TYRONE MINGS | The Claret & Blue Podcast

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 tod...

POST MATCH REACTION: Newcastle United 5-1 Aston Villa

12 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A bitterly disappointing day up in Newcastle, 5 goals conceded and a serious looking injury for Tyrone Mings... 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https...

INSIDE BODYMOOR: Emi Buendia's injury, Newcastle United & Transfers

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

John Townley reports back from Unai Emery's first press conference of the season after being 'inside Bodymoor' this afternoon ahead of the Newcastle U...

We make our BIG Aston Villa PREDICTIONS for the 2023/24 season | Claret & Blue

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

REACTION TO ASTON VILLA'S EUROPA CONFERENCE LEAGUE DRAW | Claret & Blue

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

ARE ASTON VILLA READY FOR THE NEW SEASON? | Claret & Blue

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 n...

REACTING TO YOUR ANONYMOUS ASTON VILLA CONFESSIONS | Claret & Blue

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 rid...

POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 3-3 Brentford

30 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

EXCLUSIVE | Ahmed Elmohamady on Nassef Sawiris' Aston Villa "dream", Unai Emery & Promotion

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

John Townley sat down with Aston Villa club ambassador and former right-back Ahmed Elmohamady for an exclusive interview out in the USA. 🎙🎙 Fo...

POST MATCH REACTION: Fulham 0-2 Aston Villa

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

POST MATCH REACTION: Newcastle United 3-3 Aston Villa

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

John Townley reports back from Philadelphia at Aston Villa draw with Newcastle United in the Premier League Summer Series. Ollie Watkins opened the sc...

VILLA IN THE USA | John Townley on Emery's presser, Moussa Diaby and The White House

22 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

John Townley checks in live from Philadelphia ahead of the Premier League Summer Series kicking off for Aston Villa with an opening game against Newca...

WHAT ASTON VILLA COULD EXPECT FROM MOUSSA DIABY | Claret & Blue

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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, pendin...

Dan Bardell on Unai Emery, Transfers & his Media Career | Claret & Blue

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

EXCLUSIVE | Matty Cash on Emery's meetings, Aston Villa ambitions and Europe | Claret & Blue

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

POST MATCH REACTION: Walsall 1-1 Aston Villa

15 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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, ev...

WHAT ASTON VILLA CAN EXPECT FROM PAU TORRES | Claret & Blue

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Villa...

9 TIMES ASTON VILLA HISTORY COULD HAVE BEEN REWRITTEN | Claret & Blue

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 event...

EXPLAINED: Villa Park development plans and transport details | Claret & Blue

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 wo...

FOOTBALL MANAGER PREDICTS SILVERWARE FOR VILLA IN 2024 | Claret & Blue

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

ASTON VILLA Q&A | Villa Park, FFP & Emery's Europe plan | Claret & Blue

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 enti...