Claret & Blue Podcast

CONCEPT CRESTS | WE CREATED A NEW ASTON VILLA CLUB BADGE | Claret & Blue

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

PAU TORRES IS A SYMBOL OF ASTON VILLA'S AMBITIONS | Claret & Blue

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

INSIDE "THE CAVE" - WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE PART OF ASTON VILLA'S BACKROOM TEAM | Claret & Blue

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 an...

WE GAVE OURSELVES A £150 MILLION BUDGET TO SPEND ON ASTON VILLA | Claret & Blue

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

BUILDING ASTON VILLA'S BEST EVER PREMIER LEAGUE XI | Claret & Blue

24 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

ASTON VILLA LAUNCH NEW HOME KIT WITH ROUND BADGE | Claret & Blue

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 - featurin...

THE 7 TASKS ON MONCH'S ASTON VILLA TO-DO-LIST | Claret & Blue

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa have appointed Monchi as their new president of football operations following a review of the club’s structure. He will report directly ...

UNAI EMERY: AN OBSESSION WITH ASTON VILLA | Claret & Blue

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 brill...

KEEP OR SELL? OUR VERDICT ON THE VILLA SQUAD | Claret & Blue

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

ASTON VILLA'S 2023/24 PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURES REVEALED

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Vil...

ASTON VILLA Q&A | Christian Purslow leaves Aston Villa | Claret & Blue

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 P...

WHAT ASTON VILLA CAN EXPECT FROM YOURI TIELEMANS | Claret & Blue

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa make Youri Tielemans their first signing of the window, the midfielder will join Villa on July 1st when his Leicester City contract expire...

5 POSITIONS ASTON VILLA COULD TARGET THIS SUMMER | Claret & Blue

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

ASTON VILLA Q&A | TRUSTING EMERY, TRANSFER TARGETS & A DESERT ISLAND

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

THE ASTON VILLA AWARDS | Best Player, Best Goal & Surprise of the Season | Claret & Blue LIVE

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

THE BIG ASTON VILLA 22/23 SEASON REVIEW | Claret & Blue LIVE

03 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's been an incredible season for Aston Villa, from relegation candidates under Steven Gerrard to European contenders under Unai Emery, what a journe...

THE FUTURE OF THE CLARET & BLUE PODCAST NEXT SEASON

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 anywhe...

FAREWELL TO ASHLEY YOUNG, AN ASTON VILLA LEGEND | Claret & Blue

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VILLA IN THE EUROPA CONFERENCE LEAGUE | Claret & Blue

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

ASTON VILLA QUALIFY FOR EUROPE! - Aston Villa 2-1 Brighton

28 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa have beaten a very good Brighton side to finish 7th in the Premier League and qualify for the Europa Conference League!! 🎙🎙 Follow u...

ASHLEY PREECE'S FINAL MATCH PREVIEW: Aston Villa vs Brighton

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

OUR 4 NOMINEES FOR VILLA'S PLAYER OF THE SEASON | Claret & Blue

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 forwar...

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Liverpool 1-1 Aston Villa

20 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 guaran...

MATCH PREVIEW | Liverpool vs Aston Villa

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

PLOTTING ASTON VILLA'S "UNLIKELY" ROUTE TO EUROPE | Claret & Blue

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

ASHLEY PREECE: LEAVING THE PRESS BOX FOR THE HOLTE END | Claret & Blue

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 sha...

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 2-1 Tottenham

13 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa continue their quest for European qualification after a massive 2-1 win against Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park. 🎙🎙 TICKETS TO CLA...

MATCH PREVIEW: Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

JOHN GREGORY TELLS HIS BEST STORIES FROM OUR IN DEPTH CHAT | Claret & Blue

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 lastin...

Aston Villa Q&A | TRANSFER WINDOW, EMERY'S PLANS, EUROPE | Claret & Blue

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Wolves 1-0 Aston Villa

06 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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. W...

WHO IS MATEU ALEMANY AND WHAT COULD HE BRING TO ASTON VILLA? | Claret & Blue

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Barcelona's football director Mateu Alemany looks set to join Aston Villa this summer after deciding to leave the Spanish giants this week. Birmingha...

UNAI EMERY HAS TRANSFORMED THE FORTUNES OF ASTON VILLA'S FUTURE | Claret & Blue

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Manchester United 1-0 Aston Villa

30 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Unai Emery's 10 match unbeaten streak with Aston Villa comes to an end away at Old Trafford. A first half goal from Bruno Fernandes was enough to seal...

MAX STOKES: MY TOP THREE ASTON VLLA AWAY DAYS | Claret & Blue

29 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Max Stokes of the Villa on Tour YouTube channel joins us for a special video about his Top 3 Aston Villa away days. There was plenty to pick from with...

MATCH PREVIEW: Manchester United vs Aston Villa

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Unai Emery's Aston Villa side are currently on a 10 game unbeaten streak and will travel to Old Trafford this Sunday to face Manchester United. Unite...

LET'S TALK ABOUT THE ASTON VILLA SEASON TICKET PRICES | Claret & Blue

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa have announced their Season Ticket prices will face rise of 15% for the 'majority of adults' due to rising costs and the club's ambition t...

ALEX MORENO IS THE PERFECT EXAMPLE OF UNAI EMERY'S TRANSFER STRATEGY | Claret & Blue

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The impact Alex Moreno has had at Aston Villa cannot be overstated. When the Spaniard became Emery's first signing in January, eyebrows may have been ...

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 1-0 Fulham

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa have come a long way since that dreadful night at Craven Cottage this season that saw Steven Gerrard lose his job. That's now 5 straight ...

WE PREDICTED ASTON VILLA’S REMAINING PREMIER LEAGUE GAMES | Claret & Blue

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa’s race for European football is well and truly on, and with just six games to go, we decided to nail down our predictions for how the se...

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Brentford 1-1 Aston Villa

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Douglas Luiz's goal rescues a point for Aston Villa away at Brentford. Unai Emery's side have scored in every game since he took charge of the club, a...

MATCH PREVIEW: Brentford vs Aston Villa

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Unai Emery's men will look to make it 6 wins on the bounce as they face Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium🎙🎙🎙 Aston Villa haven't beat...

THE CREATOR BEHIND THE BRILLIANT ASTON VILLA 'MISHMASH' | Claret & Blue

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Bennett is the creator of the brilliant Footy Mishmash and his latest project is capturing Aston Villa's 150 year history in one iconic image. S...

INSIDE THE MAKING OF 'JUST 14' - AN ASTON VILLA MOVIE | Claret & Blue

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Dale is the author of best-seller 'Just 14' - A coming of age story with the backdrop of Aston Villa’s 1980/81 rollercoaster football season. ...

WE VISITED PORTUGAL TO LEARN ABOUT VILLA'S PARTNERSHIP WITH VITORIA | Claret & Blue

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

John Townley recently went on holiday to Portugal and whilst there stopped by Guimarães, the home of Nassef Sawiris & Wes Eden's new partner club - V...

ASTON VILLA WOMEN FALL SHORT IN FA CUP SEMI FINAL AGAINST CHELSEA | Claret & Blue

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa Women's FA Cup run came to a heartbreaking end against Chelsea, but Villa gave it absolutely everything and proved they can go toe-to-toe ...

ALAN HUTTON TALKS THROUGH HIS ICONIC GOAL AGAINST BIRMINGHAM CITY | Claret & Blue

16 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alan Hutton scored just three goals in his time at Aston Villa, but one will be forever remembered in claret & blue folklore. 🎙🎙 Missed the ful...

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 3-0 Newcastle United

15 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A truly incredible result at Villa Park this afternoon as Unai Emery's side beat an in-form Newcastle United in the race for European qualification. ...

MATCH PREVIEW: Aston Villa vs Newcastle United

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A huge game in the Premier League tomorrow for Aston Villa as 3rd place Newcastle United head to B6. Both sides, buoyed by brilliant new managers, ha...

ALAN HUTTON IN HIS MOST HONEST ASTON VILLA INTERVIEW EVER | Claret & Blue

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alan Hutton spent 8 years on Aston Villa's books making 185 appearances in claret & blue and scoring 3 goals - one of which would certainly fall into ...

ASTON VILLA'S EUROPA CONFERENCE LEAGUE CHALLENGE | Claret & Blue

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

During our recent Q&A episode, debate sparked over the Europa Conference League that was so good, we had to highlight it as it’s own clip. We agree...

EMERY'S END GOAL, BAILEY'S FUTURE & NEW CONTRACTS | Claret & Blue

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We answer your Aston Villa questions on today's episode, including our favourite member of the current Villa squad, the end game under Unai Emery and ...

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 2-0 Nottingham Forest

08 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa made it six wins out of seven in the Premier League after beating Nottingham Forest 2-0. Unai Emery's men are now in the top six and absol...

THE FIVE ASTON VILLA PLAYERS WHO HAVE IMPROVED THE MOST | Claret & Blue

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It'd probably be easier to make a list of players who haven't improved under Emery than those that have, because the truth is, almost every Villa play...

UNAI EMERY'S 5 STEP PLAN TO BRING EUROPEAN FOOTBALL TO ASTON VILLA | Claret & Blue

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Unai Emery is a European football specialist and he wants to get Aston Villa back into European competition for the first time since 2010. So, we're ...

UNAU EMERY HAS GIVEN ASTON VILLA FANS REASON TO DREAM | Claret & Blue

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa can genuinely challenge for a place in European football this season with a strong end to the campaign. Since Emery's arrival in November...

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Leicester City 1-2 Aston Villa

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa are 7th in the Premier League after a 5th win in 6 games. It took a VAR decision and a late goal from Bertrand Traore - Bertrand Traore of...

A TACTICAL BREAKDOWN OF UNAI EMERY'S ASTON VILLA | Claret & Blue

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Unai Emery has transformed Aston Villa in 15 Premier League matches. He inherited a squad bereft of confidence under Steven Gerrard and has collected ...

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Chelsea 0-2 Aston VIlla

01 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Goals from Ollie Watkins and John McGinn seal a BIG 3 points on the road away at Chelsea! 🥳🤩 Only Arsenal and the two Manchester clubs have now...

HOW ASTON VILLA BECAME EUROPEAN YOUTH CHAMPIONS - AND WHAT HAPPENED NEXT | Claret & Blue

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It has been ten years since Aston Villa lifted the NextGen Series trophy by beating Chelsea at Lake Como. That saw them following in the footsteps of ...

Claret & Blue Podcast #134 | ASTON VILLA FANS SHOULD BE EXCITED ABOUT THEIR WOMEN'S SIDE

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa women have climbed to fifth place in the Women’s Super League less than three years after gaining promotion out of the Championship in 2...

I HAD MY LEG AMPUTATED TO GET TO VILLA PARK | An inspirational Aston Villa story

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jude Aston is an 18 year old Aston Villa fan. He’s dealt with the challenges of Cerebral Palsy for as long as he can remember. After developing comp...

WHY ASTON VILLA SHOULD BUILD THEIR SIDE AROUND DOUGLAS LUIZ | Claret & Blue

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa's Brazilian dynamic midfielder Douglas Luiz signed a new deal in October 2022 after interest from Arsenal in the summer transfer window. S...

WHY OLLIE WATKINS DESERVES A NEW ASTON VILLA CONTRACT | Claret & Blue

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ollie Watkins has been putting in the hard yards at Bodymoor Heath, staying behind for extra training sessions and working on his finishing. Scoring 6...

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 3-0 Bournemouth

18 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After dominating most of the game, Aston Villa ran out 3-0 winners at Villa Park this afternoon against relegation threatened Bournemouth. Goals from...

Claret & Blue Podcast #133 | LET'S TALK ABOUT THE VILLA PARK ATMOSPHERE

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"It's not as good as it used to be" and "It's trendy to have a moan about Villa Park" are two contrasting opinions you'll see amongst the Aston Villa ...

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: West Ham United 1-1 Aston Villa

12 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery insists a draw was the fair result against West Ham at the London Stadium, but has questioned the referee's decision to...

MATCH PREVIEW: West Ham United vs Aston Villa

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa travel to the London Stadium this weekend to face a West Ham United side sat just 1 point above the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Unai Emery...

Claret & Blue Podcast #132 | 7 TIMES ASTON VILLA SMASHED THEIR OPPONENTS

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As Manchester United were humiliated 7-0 by their rivals Liverpool, it got us thinking, so here are the 7 times Aston Villa gave their opponents a goo...

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 1-0 Crystal Palace

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A comical own goal from Joachim Andersen is enough for Aston Villa to claim all three points, a clean sheet and back-to-back victories after the win a...

Claret & Blue Podcast #131 | ARCHER'S FUTURE, VAR & EUROPEAN FOOTBALL

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Claret & Blue Q&A is back! In the hot-seat this time is John Townley who sat down with Dan Rolinson to answer YOUR Aston Villa questions. Cameron...

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Everton 0-2 Aston Villa

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa win on the road against Everton where Ollie Watkins scored his 5th goal in 5 consecutive Premier League fixtures. 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR...

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 2 Arsenal 4

19 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

John Townley and Mat Kendrick review Aston Villa's 4-2 home defeat to Arsenal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Man City 3-1 Aston Villa

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ashley Preece and John Townley break down Aston Villa's trip to the Etihad Stadium as they talk Jack Grealish, Jhon Duran and Ollie Watkins. Learn mor...

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 2-4 Leicester City

04 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mat Kendrick and John Townley look back on a frustrating afternoon for Aston Villa as they twice led against Leicester City Learn more about your ad c...

Claret & Blue Podcast #130 | TRANSFER DEADLINE VERDICT FOR ASTON VILLA

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ashley Preece and John Townley break down Aston Villa's transfer deadline day and assess the squad heading into the rest of the season. Learn more abo...

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Southampton 0-1 Aston Villa

21 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ollie Watkins' header from a Douglas Luiz free-kick is enough to seal all three points for Aston Villa. That's Unai Emery's third consecutive away wi...

Claret & Blue Podcast #129 | DANNY INGS SWITCHES VILLA FOR WEST HAM IN £15M MOVE

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Danny Ings joins West Ham in a £15m deal, Cameron Archer has already been loaned out to Middlesbrough. Villa have signed 19 year old Jhon Duran, but ...

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 2-1 Leeds United

14 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A big win at Villa Park against Leeds United sees Unai Emery take 13 points from 18 available - that's more points than Steven Gerrard amassed this se...

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 1-2 Stevenage [FA Cup]

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s bitterly disappointing for Aston Villa as they exit the FA Cup in the third round thanks to two late goals from Stevenage. Aston Villa haven’...

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 1-1 Wolves

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If only Leon Bailey had slotted that ball away in the final minute! 😩😩 A dismal first half showing saw changes at half-time and a triple subst...

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Tottenham 0-2 Aston Villa

01 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What a way to bring in the New Year! A HUGE 3 points for Unai Emery's Aston Villa! 😍😍 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://www...

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 1-3 Liverpool

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa's return to Premier League action on Boxing Day ends in defeat to Liverpool... 🎙🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https://...

Claret & Blue Podcast #128 | WELCOME BACK, ASTON VILLA

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Aston Villa return to Premier League action on Boxing Day against Liverpool. Welcome back, Aston Villa. We've missed you... 😍 🎙🎙 DONATE TO ...

THE BIG ASTON VILLA QUIZ | Claret & Blue Christmas Special 2022

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our Claret & Blue Christmas Special is here, as it's time for 𝘆𝗼𝘂 to test your Aston Villa knowledge. For the first time, our 'Not in the Pub...

Claret & Blue Podcast #127 | THE BEST AND WORST OF ASTON VILLA IN THE 1980s

17 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Villa fanatic, historian and author Colin Abbott shares his views on the most eventful decade in the club’s history. Garry Thompson, Kevin Gage, Ma...

BEYOND THE PODCAST | When will the next Claret & Blue LIVE event happen?

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Time for another 'Beyond the Podcast' episode, as this time, we reflect on our Claret and Blue LIVE podcast event. What worked, what didn't and would ...

Claret & Blue LIVE | EMERY-BALL, KENDRICK STORIES & DREAM PODCAST GUESTS | FAN Q&A

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for Part 2 of our #ClaretAndBlueLIVE event, filmed in front of a 'live studio audience' at the new Aston Inn. In this episode, we're answer...

Claret & Blue Podcast #127 | THE FIVE PLAYERS WHO SHONE FOR VILLA IN 2022

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we approach the end of 2022, it’s time for you to have your say on just who has been the Villa player to which all his teammates should aspire. T...

BEYOND THE PODCAST | Why Neil Cutler is the nicest bloke in football

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Almost a week on from our exclusive in-depth sit-down interview with former Villa goalkeeper coach Neil Cutler... Dan Rolinson and Ashley Preece refle...

EXCLUSIVE: Neil Cutler on promotion with Dean Smith; Steven Gerrard and leaving Aston Villa

26 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Neil Cutler says he was “devastated” to leave Aston Villa last month. The highly-respected figure, labelled “the best English coach by miles” ...

15 QUICK-FIRE QUESTIONS WITH FORMER VILLA COACH NEIL CUTLER

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We sat down with the brilliant Neil Cutler for an in-depth podcast about his time at Aston Villa. But, before that, let's fire 15 quick-fire questions...

Claret & Blue LIVE | ASTON VILLA MID-SEASON REVIEW | GERRARD OUT, EMERY IN

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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BEYOND THE PODCAST | What was Martin O'Neill really like?!

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The response to our Martin O'Neill interview has been fantastic, but there have been some questions in regards to the questions asked, the 40 minute r...

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Brighton 1-2 Aston Villa

13 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's back to back league wins for Aston Vila and a 100% Premier League record for new boss, Unai Emery! 😍😍 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHO...

POST CARABAO CUP DEBRIEF: Manchester United 4-2 Aston Villa

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Villa really shot themselves in the foot at times in the second half, poor defending and a disappointing performance from Robin Olsen. 🎙🎙 MART...

EXCLUSIVE: Martin O'Neill in his most honest Aston Villa interview ever

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Martin O'Neill has finally lifted the lid on his controversial Aston Villa exit during his most honest interview since he quit the club. In an exclusi...

POST MATCH DEBRIEF: Aston Villa 3-1 Manchester United

06 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time since 1995, Aston Villa have beaten Manchester United at Villa Park. 😍😍 🎙🎙 DONATE TO OUR HALF MARATHON EFFORT: https:...

MATCH PREVIEW: Aston Villa vs Manchester United

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh from Unai Emery's first press conference, we sit down to look ahead to his first game in the dugout: Manchester United (H) 🎙🎙 DONATE TO ...

Claret & Blue Podcast #126 | THE 13 TASKS ON UNAI EMERY'S ASTON VILLA TO-DO-LIST

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery begins work from November 1st 2022 - so we decided to create a to-do-list for the incoming 4-time Europa League ...