Best Aston Villa Football Club Podcasts (2024)

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Meet Mick Dale, Aston Villa's nicest ever man: Untold stories and classic tales 57:01

3h ago57:01

57:01

We've wanted Mick Dale on the Claret & Blue podcast for years. Back during the Alliv Notsa years, Mat Kendrick interviewed Mick Dale on a potato, so we got Mick down to Poddymoor Heath to do his stories justice. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your …

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Introducing Aston Villa: The Comeback Kings 58:59

1h ago58:59

58:59

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back at Poddymoor Heath HQ to take on another batch of your Aston Villa questions. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us …

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Aston Villa Comeback Again to Climb to Third in the Premier League 35:40

2h ago35:40

35:40

Aston Villa complete back-to-back home comeback wins to climb to third in the Premier League, while also sitting fourth in the Champions League. We look back at the three-game Villa week and catch up with the latest Villa news and other footballing going on's. UTV Special VPN Offer with Four Months Free This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast i…

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POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 3-1 Wolves 56:43

1h ago56:43

56:43

Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick fresh back from Villa Park to discuss the big three points for Aston Villa against Wolves. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast F…

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SFTW: Wolves After Wankdorf 20:10

1h ago20:10

20:10

Aston Villa look to make it back-to-back home wins in the Premier League after coming back from Switzerland, after an impressive 3-0 win over the Young Boys in the Champions League. UTV Special VPN Offer with Four Months Free This episode of the My Old Man Said podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, which was named as one of TIME’s 2022 Best Inventions (…

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Unai Emery's Aston Villa to pile more misery on Midlands 'rivals' Wolves 40:00

1h ago40:00

40:00

After Unai Emery's press conference, Villa reporter John Townley reports back from Bodymoor Heath to join Dan Rolinson and preview Villa's home game against Wolves. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.c…

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Aston Villa vs Young Boys was more than 'just' a game - James Rushton's House of V 19:05

43m ago19:05

19:05

Some of you will be familiar with James Rushton’s House of V newsletter, some of you may not be. So, we're thrilled to bring James’ beautiful written work to life in these audio exclusive podcasts. First up, here’s James’ tale of a trip to Switzerland and back. Read James' written work in the House of V newsletter: https://houseofv.ghost.io/ Learn …

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Youri Tielemans is a sensational footballer 1:06:34

3d ago1:06:34

1:06:34

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back for another Q&A episode after the wins over Everton and Young Boys. 00:00 - Intro 04:20 - Villa's midfield options 11:59 - Philogene's role 16:53 - How good is Tielemans 23:56 - Hotel at Bodymoor 26:44 - Kamara's haircut 28:09 - Season ambitions 30:04 - Offending Unai 37:06 - Defending issues 39:24 - Watkins s…

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POST MATCH REACTION: BSC Young Boys 0-3 Aston Villa 55:37

7d ago55:37

55:37

Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick for their instant live reaction to Aston Villa's Champions League opening league phase match against BSC Young Boys. An emphatic win, should have been more - what a start to our Champions League campaign! 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Li…

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Gather 'Round The Lamp S6 E5 - Goals on Film - Duran Grabs Three Points Again, Watkins Finds Form and an Impressive Start 1:06:02

1h ago1:06:02

1:06:02

Join Andy, Daniel and James as they talk about Aston Villa's comeback against Everton, Watkins finding his feet this season, Jhon Duran picking up another three points this season, and preview Young Boys and Wolves. Gather 'Round The Lamp is a podcast by Under A Gaslit Lamp, an opinion-based blog covering Aston Villa Football Club. You can read som…

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Mat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes: My tribute to Gary Shaw... 7:42

22m ago7:42

7:42

Mat Kendrick reflects on his own Gary Shaw memories as he joins the growing list of people wanting to pay tribute to an Aston Villa icon after his sad passing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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Aston Villa begin their Champions League campaign away at BSC Young Boys 31:10

1h ago31:10

31:10

John Townley is stuck at Birmingham Airport so Mat Kendrick joins the podcast to save the day and preview Villa's trip to BSC Young Boys. This was filmed before Unai Emery's press conference, but here are our thoughts on the tie, artificial pitches and who should start for Villa. BUY THE PREVIEW SPECIAL: https://shop.regionalnewspapers.co.uk/aston-…

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Aston Villa Win With 100% Pure Colombian Magic 32:32

4d ago32:32

32:32

Aston Villa comeback from 2-0 down to beat Everton and notch up their first home win of the season, as they enter their first Champions League week. While Ollie Watkins opened his account for the season with a brace, John Duran scores an early contender for goal of the season. UTV Special VPN Offer with Four Months Free This episode of the My Old M…

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POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 3-2 Everton 53:40

10d ago53:40

53:40

Join Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson for their instant reaction to Aston Villa's match against Everton this afternoon at Villa Park and THAT Jhon Duran goal... wow! 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com…

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SFTW: Aston Villa Look to Catch Fire on the Pitch and Put Them Out Off it 24:59

12d ago24:59

24:59

After choosing profits over their supporters when it came to pricing up their Champions League home tickets, Unai Emery's men return to Villa Park in the Premier League. A win over Everton will be the perfect tonic for when Villa fly off to Switzerland to begin their Champions League adventure. We look ahead to the Everton game. #AVFC Special VPN O…

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The most played fixture in English football... | INSIDE BODYMOOR 40:47

10d ago40:47

40:47

Did anyone ever tell you this is the most played fixture in English football? It's Aston Villa vs Everton this weekend at Villa Park as Unai Emery's side will want to come bouncing out of the international break with a big three points. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Liste…

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Mat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes: 10 things all Aston Villa fans can agree on 12:21

4h ago12:21

12:21

It's been a pretty full on international break hasn't it? Lots of division amongst supporters of the state of Villa Park, the ticket prices, it's all got a bit much. So, in usual Mat Kendrick fashion, here's a short bit of light relief, with ten things all Aston Villa fans will agree on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice…

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ASTON VILLA Q&A: Season success, Duran's potential and life after Unai... 55:32

3d ago55:32

55:32

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are reunited to take on another batch of your Aston Villa questions as we head ever closer to the end of the international break. Skip the first 14 minutes or so if you don't want to hear a word on off-the pitch matters like revenue, ticket prices and ground redevelopment plans. 00:00 - Intro 01:18 - John's take on off…

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The Unsavoury Aston Villa Champions League Fan Exploitation 49:33

9d ago49:33

49:33

It's supposed to be a season of double-celebration with both the 150th anniversary and Aston Villa's return to Europe's top table in the Champions League, so why have the club decided to cold-heartedly price many fans out of Champions League tickets and price Villa Park tickets way above the likes of Liverpool, Newcastle, Manchester City and Celtic…

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The Villa Social #1 - Aston Villa's UCL ticket prices are 'disgusting' 1:10:24

6d ago1:10:24

1:10:24

The Villa Social is here! Dan Rolinson is joined by Ty Bracey, Dan Bardell, Max Stokes and James Rushton for the first of a new monthly series. Each episode the lads will take on the latest talking points surrounding Villa and up first, it's those Champions League ticket prices of course... 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best d…

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Gather 'Round The Lamp S6 E4 - Changing of the Bogarde - Onana On The Front Foot, Champions League Draw, Terrible Ticket Prices and a Dreary Deadline Day 1:07:57

7d ago1:07:57

1:07:57

Join Andy and Daniel as they talk about Aston Villa's win against Leicester, Amadou Onana's strong start to being a Villan, the Champions League Draw and the cost of seeing those games, and Deadline Day, as well as much more. Gather 'Round The Lamp is a podcast by Under A Gaslit Lamp, an opinion-based blog covering Aston Villa Football Club. You ca…

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Mat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes: What I really think about these Champions League ticket prices 16:56

15d ago16:56

16:56

Mat Kendrick is back with another Villa Voicenotes after a short break and there was only one topic that could be the focus of today's conversation: Those Champions League ticket prices... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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Vidagany's transfer boomerang - a breakdown of Villa's summer business 40:00

9d ago40:00

40:00

Aston Villa had to navigate a difficult summer with PSR and SCR restrictions hanging over their summer transfer business. From the sale of Douglas Luiz, to avoiding a points deduction, and the incomings of Onana, plus the deals with Juventus, we answer all your Aston Villa transfer window questions. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the …

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ASTON VILLA Q&A: Watkins vs Duran | Defensive depth | Big Club signs 56:18

11d ago56:18

56:18

Aston Villa weren't at their best against Leicester City but ultimately came away with the all important 3 points, is this a sign of a "big club"? Plus, the Ollie Watkins vs Jhon Duran debate, on today's episode Dan Rolinson and John Townley answer all your Aston Villa questions. 🎙🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit…

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POST MATCH REACTION: Leicester City 1-2 Aston Villa 49:00

13d ago49:00

49:00

Join Dan Rolinson and Matt Lynch after the full-time whistle blows at the King Power Stadium to discuss Aston Villa's final Premier League match before the September international break. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Follow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@claretbl…

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Leicester City away and a quiet Deadline Day | INSIDE BODYMOOR 59:46

14d ago59:46

59:46

Dan Rolinson and John Townley preview Aston Villa's trip to the East Midlands to face Leicester City, our first 3pm kick-off of the season. It's also Deadline Day, but it looks like a quiet one at Bodymoor Heath... 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Follow us on Threads: https…

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Bayern, Juventus, Celtic - Reaction to Aston Villa's Champions League draw 26:39

21d ago26:39

26:39

The moment is finally here, Aston Villa's Champions League draw. It took a while didn't it?! Dan Rolinson and John Townley filmed their live reactions together as the draw unfolded, and this video shows off the best bits. 🎙🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Follow us on Thread…

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Evolving Villa Let Three Points Slip at Farcical Villa Park 50:13

15d ago50:13

50:13

The story of the first game back at Villa Park for the 2024/25 season was mainly off the pitch with queuing chaos and overflowing urinals greeting unfortunate Villa fans, yet on it, in terms of the bigger picture, Aston Villa are evolving nicely, despite the result against Arsenal. In Champions League draw week, there's plenty to be optimistic abou…

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Gather 'Round The Lamp S6 E3 - A Bit Rusty - Watkins Spurned Chances, Rogers Looks The Real Deal and A Good Run of Games 1:11:01

17d ago1:11:01

1:11:01

Join Andy, Craig and Daniel as they talk about Aston Villa's return to Villa Park, Matty Cash's injury, Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers, the last few days of the transfer window and upcoming games starting with Leicester. Gather 'Round The Lamp is a podcast by Under A Gaslit Lamp, an opinion-based blog covering Aston Villa Football Club. You can re…

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Let's not forget just how good Ollie Watkins is... 31:15

17d ago31:15

31:15

Ollie Watkins has looked "rusty" in the opening two games of the Premier League season, playing just 60 minutes each and missing two "sitters" against Arsenal, but, let's not forget just how good he was last season, and how important he still will be this season. 🎙🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nor…

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Aston Villa: Brilliant on the pitch, improvement needed off it... 1:26:51

18d ago1:26:51

1:26:51

It's Bank Holiday Monday in the UK after Aston Villa lost to Mikel Arteta's Arsenal at the weekend, but there's no room for rest at Poddymoor Heath towers as Dan Rolinson and John Townley sit down for a bumper Q&A episode. 🎙🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Follow us on Threa…

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POST MATCH REACTION: Aston Villa 0-2 Arsenal 59:49

19d ago59:49

59:49

Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick for the Post Match Reaction podcast after Aston Villa's first defeat of the season during the home game against Arsenal. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret…

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Unai Emery vs Mikel Arteta at Villa Park | INSIDE BODYMOOR 53:02

21d ago53:02

53:02

Dan Rolinson chats with John Townley after Unai Emery's pre-Arsenal press conference, Aston Villa's first home game of 24/25 awaits... 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Follow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@claretbluepodcast Dan Rolinson: https://www.threads.net/@dan…

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SFTW - Early Title Six-Pointer With Arsenal? 22:39

21d ago22:39

22:39

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal arrive at Villa Park knowing that their failure to get any points off Aston Villa last season, ultimately cost them the title. Meanwhile, Unai Emery will be looking for a statement win to set up an overlooked Villa team for what could be a very promising season indeed. UTV Free Retro Football Manager Check out Retro Football …

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Mat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes: My "Top of the Flops" chant chart countdown 18:29

22d ago18:29

18:29

Hello Villa Voicenoters, it's been a while hasn't it? Well, I'm back with a bang. Today's mini episode of Mat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes may contain traces of signing. Sorry, not sorry. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Follow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@claretbl…

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8 Aston Villa photographs that define a historic season 42:36

23d ago42:36

42:36

Dan Rolinson is joined by Pete Hitchman on today's podcast to discuss photography. Pete has produced an Aston Villa photo book with over hundred images from the historic 23/24 season. The book is available to pre-order now, with £5 from each sale going to Birmingham Children's Hospital charity: https://everyweekwefollow.myshopify.com/ 🎙🎙 This podca…

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Gather 'Round The Lamp S6 E2 - The Apology - Duran's Scripted Sorry, Unai's Superb Subs and A Big Game Early On 1:06:50

24d ago1:06:50

1:06:50

Join Andy and Craig as they talk through the opening day at the London Stadium, Jhon Duran's apologetic goal, Joao Felix heading to Chelsea and the impending Arsenal game, as well as much more. Gather 'Round The Lamp is a podcast by Under A Gaslit Lamp, an opinion-based blog covering Aston Villa Football Club. You can read some of the latest articl…

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The delicate art of building an Aston Villa squad 1:15:09

25d ago1:15:09

1:15:09

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back ready to answer all your Aston Villa questions after an opening day win against West Ham! 00:00 - West Ham verdict 14:51 - Adjusting season expectations 17:25 - How much more business? 21:38 - Watkins' body language 27:49 - VAR... 32:05 - Best midfield options 34:44 - Another forward? 40:43 - Keeping squad hap…

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Aston Villa Mean Business as Duran Delivers Hammer Blow 39:36

1M ago39:36

39:36

Aston Villa dealt with a difficult away assignment against West Ham in impressive fashion, setting the foundations hopefully for what is to come for the rest of the season. Meanwhile, the John Duran soap opera took another delicious twist. We also catch up with the latest Villa News, Three Points and Emery's Clipboard. UTV GET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PA…

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POST MATCH REACTION: West Ham 1-2 Aston Villa 52:50

27d ago52:50

52:50

Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick for the first Post Match Reaction of the brand new Premier League season. A huge win for Aston Villa away at West Ham, get in! It just had to be Jhon Duran didn't it? 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.co…

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Aston Villa face West Ham in season opener | Inside Bodymoor 38:18

1M ago38:18

38:18

The excitement of a brand new season is upon us as Unai Emery's Aston Villa travel to West Ham on Saturday evening for their first competitive Premier League fixture in August. Straight back from Bodymoor Heath, Aston Villa reporter John Townley gives us the latest ahead of the big kick off. 🎙🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best di…

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Gather 'Round The Lamp S6 E1 - Back Once Again - Pre-Season Review, Squad Churn and Hopes for the Season Ahead 1:06:58

1M ago1:06:58

1:06:58

Join Andy and Dan as they talk through pre-season, the transfer window and the hopes for the season ahead in-depth, as well as much more. Gather 'Round The Lamp is a podcast by Under A Gaslit Lamp, an opinion-based blog covering Aston Villa Football Club. You can read some of the latest articles available at www.underagaslitlamp.com. Want to get in…

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SFTW: Aston Villa Begin a Season Like No Other 24:14

28d ago24:14

24:14

Aston Villa face a tricky start to the season, where they'll be keen to get a good start in the Premier League, before they get swept up in the excitement of the Champions League. We look at the challenge of West Ham and their new manager, Julen Lopetegui. UTV Free Retro Football Manager Check out Retro Football Manager's new free mobile game,, whe…

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Our 2024/25 Premier League predictions 28:06

1M ago28:06

28:06

Dan Rolinson and John Townley take time to build up to the Premier League season as a whole, away from Villa for just the moment, as they predict exactly where every Premier League club is going to finish. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Follow us on Twitter: https://twitte…

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The BIG Aston Villa 24/25 Season Preview 1:13:38

1M ago1:13:38

1:13:38

It’s that time of year again as we share our feelings ahead of the new season and our predictions for how it’ll all unfold. On this year’s season preview, Dan Rolinson is joined by Mat Kendrick, John Townley and special guest Frankie Maguire to look ahead to an exciting season for Unai Emery’s Aston Villa. PRE-SEASON SUPPLEMENT: https://shop.region…

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Picking Aston Villa's Starting XI against West Ham 24:48

1M ago24:48

24:48

Aston Villa play West Ham in their first game of the new season, and as change approaches at Aston Villa, Dan Rolinson and John Townley give their take on who should start at the London Stadium. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Clare…

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A new season of opportunity awaits for Aston Villa 51:46

1M ago51:46

51:46

Aston Villa return to Premier League action this weekend for another exciting season under Unai Emery. On today's episode, Dan Rolinson and John Townley answer your questions ahead of the new campaign starting this weekend. 🎙🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Listen to the pod…

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The Kit Breakdown x Claret & Blue - Aston Villa Replica vs Pro Shirt 1:04:34

1M ago1:04:34

1:04:34

Rob Warner joins us on the podcast for an Aston Villa 'Kit Breakdown' as he compares the difference in production, quality and design in the Villa home replica shirt and the authentic 'pro' offering. https://www.youtube.com/ @TheKitBreakdown https://sparkdesignacademy.com 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https:/…

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Mat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes - Papa's Got A Brand New Bag 17:11

1M ago17:11

17:11

Mat Kendrick returns for another Villa Voicenotes and for the first time ever he's joined by a special guest. Mat's been on the hunt for an Aston Villa bag from the 1980s ever since it was misplaced by his parents as he grew up. Now, many years on, Villa fan Craig has got in touch and given Mat's quest for finding this bag a boost. Today's Voicenot…

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How Aston Villa and Unai Emery can surprise the Champions League elite 24:33

2M ago24:33

24:33

When Aston Villa won the European Cup in 1982 against Bayern Munich, nobody gave them a chance before the match. 42 years on, Aston Villa are back amongst the elite clubs that Europe has to offer. A season full of excitement kicks off in just over a week, so Mat Kendrick caught up with Colin Abbott once again, to share their feelings ahead of the n…

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