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Married to Claret and Blue - an Aston Villa Podcast

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A football podcast with a difference. Rupert and Verna are a married couple who also love their football team Aston Villa. Once a week after, Aston Villa play, they discuss the team’s performance, the players and tactics. So if you are interested in discussions on 4:2:2:2, double pivots or Unai Emery’s eclectic wardrobe then listen to our hosts agree to disagree on all things Villa !
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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE BABY! 39:38

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Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert discuss the incredible feeling of achieving CL qualification. What it means to them individually, how's it's so significant in the modern day of ownerships by Oligarchs, Private Equity funds and State owned premiership clubs. They discuss what it means for the Club and its finances How it keeps the majority of…
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10 Reasons Villa aren't in the final 33:01

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Husband and wife Team Rupert and Verna discuss the limp and insipid exit from the Europa Conference League semi Final. Well done Olympiacos but boy did Villa fail. Here's why? Fitness, Injuries, Form, Lack of Defence, Experience in Europe, Emery tactics, Predictably, Rotation, the Royal Doulton figure Diaby and Away form in Europe We love this club…
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Another huge week to come! 34:08

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Husband and wife team Rupert and Verna discuss the strange Villa Performance against Chelsea. The highs, lows, very lows and then a mini high! Rodgers the only star performer. A lucky first half lead and then full on domination by Chelsea in the second half. VaR definitely a Villian. And now we have Olympiacos and Brighton to come - another incredi…
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The last English team in Europe 43:48

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Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert talk about their adventures in Northern France and the incredible scenes they witnessed and the pride the feel in this group of courageous young men. They discuss the tired players - the 49 games and the time off given to Lille The cojones of the whole team, but particularly the 5 penalty heroes They give the …
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Classic euro night under lights 33:03

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Husband and wife team Rupert and Verna discuss a very entertaining Euro conference Quarter final against an excellent Lille team. Some super stars - Martinez 10, Watkins 9 with Mcginn and Bailey always threatening and 8s. The dynamic and exciting forwards who seem to always score are mirrored by increasingly incompetent defence- another woeful perf…
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Total control from Villa - Emery masterclass 31:05

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Husband and wife team Rupert and Verna discuss Villa's comfortable win against Wolves. Could this be Emery's favourite game? After the first 20 minutes - and the one chance for the dogheads - it was total control from the Villa Boys. It was an masterclass from the students of the Unai-versity. This was a win for undesirables, the cast offs, the sca…
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A crucial point - the squad deliver 36:50

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Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert are relieved to escape with a valuable point. They discuss how much they love Jhon Duran. Brave Emery tactics that didn't quite work 1st half. And how Diaby, Zaniolo and particularly Cash changed the game and a point secured. Captain Mcginn missing, nay bother, the squad help to deliver a point after Spurs los…
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Emery confuses himself 29:14

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Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert discuss the capitulation against Spurs. Rupert compliments Spurs to a point where Verna is annoyed. Rupert then controversially blames Emery for the negative tactics at home which started a chain reaction of long balls, spurs possession, low crowd engagement and eventually the Captain being sent off. Emery ove…
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89th minute winner and my life with Richard Chambers 31:55

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Husband and wife team Rupert and Verna discuss their absence for 2 games and Rupert pays tribute to his dear Aston Villa supporting friend Richard Chambers who passed away two weeks ago. The team then discuss the rollercoaster ride of an evening at Kenilworth Road. Dominant first half display with men against boys displays. Those men then turned in…
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Officially its a slump! 35:25

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Husband and wife Team Rupert and Verna lament that their beloved Aston Villa are officially now in slump - its not a blip, they re not tired, yes there are even more injuries but we have to admit the last 9/10 games have been poor with only Martinez in consistent form. They discuss the game, the goals, the team selection, Diaby, Pau Torres and why …
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Old Coote is Anti Football 29:21

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Husband and wife Team Rupert and Verna decide not to discuss the Houthis attacks on ships in the Red Sea or Serena Williams recommending breast milk to help with sunburn, instead they would choose to talk about the scrappy, ugly, disjointed nil nil for Villa away at Everton. They discuss: David Coote - the worst of a very poor bunch The disallowed …
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"Old Villa" returns following 2nd half collapse 25:29

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Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert get annoyed with Villa's capitulation at Old Trafford. Was it tiredness, out of form players or Emery not being pragmatic? They agree that Emery's lack of game management and flexibility during the game finally cost Villa. Does Villa best coach ever have a flaw - the inability to change from the press/high lin…
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VILLA TOP FOR XMAS (NOT) 32:21

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Husband and wife Team Ruper and Verna slightly forlornly discuss missing going top after only drawing 1.1 with Sheff Utd. The 15 game consecutive also ends The married couple discuss: - The Amazon driver broken down in the road - The optimism of going top - The need to be positive and find perspective after a slight set back - we hate VaR and the r…
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VILLA FIND A WAY TO WIN AGAIN 32:15

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Husband and wife team Rupert and Verna discuss the eventually successful but extremely strange win at Brentford. Lots of patient sideways passing which seemed to be missing some creative force. Bee Mee changes the course of the match with a typical leg breaking tackle - Rupert thinks he is a danger to his fellow Pros! Verna hates Villa winning in t…
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VILLA NOW IN TITLE RACE 26:15

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Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert discuss Villa's courageous win against Arsenal after beating Citeee only 3 days before. Verna highlights how tired but valiant the team were. I think they agree that Arsenal are vey good but missed their chances. But also they agree this is something magical happening. It wasn't the same as against Man City, b…
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VILLA BEAT BEST TEAM IN THE WORLD 42:28

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Husband and wife Verna and Rupert discuss Villa's domination of Pep's Triple winning Man City. On an extraordinary night and performance the guys heap praise on the whole team and Emery's selection genius. The stats for the match completely ridiculous as Villa hound city players in 13 turnovers and rack up 22 shots against only 2 for City. Records …
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90TH MINUTE EQUALISER RESCUES A POINT 33:18

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Husband and wife Team Rupert and Verna discuss another point gained away from home, but another strange performance. Perhaps VaR and a definite sending off not going our way reduced our best spell. Martinez saves 3 times to keep Villa in the game. A wonderful equaliser from the lethal Watkins (even Verna accepting he is now at a different level). Z…
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TOP 4 BOX CRASHERS 31:26

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Husband and wife Team Rupert and Verna discuss Villa remarkable break through into the CL top 4 places and the Euro elite . Villa ride their luck in the first half to win a very close game at the Tottenham stadium. Emery's first half team a disaster but he is genius and made changes at half time which won the game. Tielmans, Martinez and Watkins al…
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What a shitshow! 30:17

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Husband and wife Rupert and Verna are stunned to talk about an incredibly underwhelming performance and loss against Nottingham Forest. The away day blues continue, with now our third loss and some very poor performances - Houston we have problem! Scores for the players historically low for an Emery team - some 1s and 2s dished out. We are still br…
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Villa ONLY score 3 39:38

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Husband and wife Rupert and Verna discuss the convincing win over limp Luton. Professional, convincing Villa make light work of the Hatters playing only in 3rd gear. Are Villa fans greedy, three goals not enough against woeful Luton? How can 3 or 4. 1 be a hammering when we have recently scored 6 against Brighton? Verna notices the "tell" from Doug…
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Sultan of Unai - 1 year on 36:53

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Husband and wife Rupert and Verna share a Jalfrezi and champagne with friends Mark and Sally. Rupert and Mark discuss the incredible year the Villa have had under Emery. They discuss Gerrard's final moments, the rumours of Poch joining and how lucky we were to get Emery. What is it about Unai that is so good and why does it suit Villa and the playe…
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Villa now 2 points from top!!! 37:45

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Husband and wife team Rupert and Verna struggle to come to terms with Villa's continued progress after swatting aside another media darling. Verna thinks no player below a 9. Rupert discusses Zaniolo's best game. The Villa midfield boss the game, the attackers destroy the Hammers between the lines and Konsa enjoys being fouled. Are Villa playing 4.…
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A point won or 2 points lost? 29:28

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Husband and wife Team Rupert and Verna mull over yesterdays game and whether Villa gained a very valuable point or missed out on going third. Are Wolves the dirtiest team in the premiership? A weird game of disruption, time wasting and non footballing skills. Should Verna drink Chablis while watching the Villa? Must Rupert drop F bombs in front of …
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Villa win but Verna unhappy with just about everything 32:18

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Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert discuss the Villa's away win against Chelsea. Rupert focusses on the positives of : 3 points, away win, clean sheet, Watkins off the mark. Verna takes an alternative view: loves the win, but disappointed in the pattern of play, another anonymous performance from Watkins, would Chelsea have won with 11 and why …
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Villa 3 Palace 1 - Very late drama at VP and one more Holte Ender in the sky 39:48

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Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert are joined by their Cousin Nick to discuss the remarkable turnaround in the Palace game. Verna opens with a moving tribute to Rupert's father who was buried today. Back to the football Nick and Rupert discuss this very strange game but hugely important result. Is Crazy Horse Jhon Duran officially VP's new cult…
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Burnley brushed aside 40:07

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Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert start the podcast with a discussion on Villa's comfortable and at times superb performance against Burnley. As usual they get sidetracked with Verna sharing the problems of watching the VIlla when travelling and Rupert gets annoyed with the overuse of the word statement by football commentators. Returning to t…
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4 days of carnage - a thrashing and season defining injuries? 35:11

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Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert share the misery of the mauling by the Magpies, the seemingly awful injury to Tyrone Mings and the woeful performances of some senior players. Its been a dreadful 4 days since the news of Buendia's injury and it just got much worse today. Its first game you have to question Emery's judgment on team selection a…
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The Wedding Pod - Interviews 20:34

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Married to Claret and Blue conduct live interviews at their own wedding. While family and guests party in the marque in the garden Rupert drags his close friends and Villa supporters into his studio to discuss; the season just finished, Emery, the best game, player of the season and looking forward to next season. Lots of beer, champagne and wine c…
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Newsflash - Moussa Diaby, what can Villa expect? 28:22

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One part of the matrimonial partnership (Rupert) considers the value of Villa's new record signing Moussa Diaby. Using a variety of data sources, interviews with ex coaches & sporting directors plus what EL Presidente Unai Emery thinks; the pod highlights where Diaby will excel and where he will need to improve for a successful Villa and premiershi…
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New signings - special Steve edition 34:10

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Husband and wife Team Rupert and Verna are joined by their good friend Steve Rogers and say goodbye to their Villa supporting pal. Steve joins the married couple in discussions on the excellent signings of Pau Torres and Youri Tielemans, plus who might suffer and lose their starting spot. What next on these exciting upgrades to an already good team…
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Anfield heroes - Villa gain vital point while playing with 10 men and a decoy duck 40:13

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Verna squeezes in a celebratory pod before going shopping to Carrefour. Rupert and V congratulate Emery and the 10 superb Villa players and question whether Leon Player is in fact a wooden decoy duck They also discuss the slim chances of qualifying for the Europa league and the increasing possibility of a Europa Conference challenge. Up the Villa…
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Villa go 5th...stodgy game great result 17:10

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Immediate match reaction from Husband and Wife team Rupert and Verna after Villa suffocate Fulham to win at home for the 5th successive time and go 5th in the Premiership. Very poor fare, but who cares as Emery's incredible resurgence continues. Ming's scores to make Verna very happy and we score again in Emery's 20th match…
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2 Kings and a bacon sandwich 37:25

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Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert discuss their trip to Birmingham to see the Villa. They briefly discuss the game, seeing Emery direct his troops, Watkins' deft finish and his greek god like celebration. One of them saw Will and George -the future kings - and Rupert gets sentimental over family/friends and a bacon sandwich. Wow that ex dining…
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