Best Aston Villa Football Club Podcasts (2024)

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

1h 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

3m 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

31m 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

1h 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

1h 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

1d 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

1h 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

2h 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

1h 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

40m 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

17h 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

1h 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

2h 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

13d 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

29m 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

6d 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

43m 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

1h 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

5h 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

28m 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

4d 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

13d 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

1h 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

21d 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

28m 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

10d 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

2d 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

4d 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

7d 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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Aston Villa's US Tour Revelations and Striker Issue 39:35

9d ago39:35

39:35

Three strikes and out. Aston Villa return back from their US tour, where results weren't great, but the games provided plenty of experimentation for Unai Emery and the first opportunity to look at his new key players. Where there any concerns? We also look at the big striker issue Villa currently have heading into the Champions League and Premier L…

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You can only sign one - Villa’s biggest transfer headache 20:29

17d ago20:29

20:29

In a world where Aston Villa can only make one more signing, in which position do they need to strengthen the most: Another forward, or a central defender? 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.…

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Are Aston Villa prepared for the new Premier League season? 1:13:47

8d ago1:13:47

1:13:47

With just 12 days to go until Aston Villa kick off their new season away at West Ham, Dan Rolinson and John Townley discuss whether they're ready for a new Premier League season to start. 00:00 - Intro 00:48 - Pre season concerns 10:48 - Are Villa done with signings? 17:49 - Does a slow start even matter 19:11 - Unai Emery to Man City 22:37 - Ezri …

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CURTIS DAVIES: The fascinating inside story of an Aston Villa career cut short 1:23:42

18d ago1:23:42

1:23:42

Former Villa defender Curtis Davies announced his retirement from football this week, so we thought it would be a good idea to delve into the Claret & Blue archives to bump this interview back to the top of our feed, it was originally posted in March 2021. We caught up with Curtis Davies to hear his compelling account of an eventful three-a-half-ye…

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The brilliant origin story behind Paul McGrath’s iconic GOD nickname 16:21

10d ago16:21

16:21

Whilst sitting down to record a podcast Colin Abbott spotted a Paul McGrath print in our studio and told us the story of how he was part of a group who gave him his 'God' nickname. This is that story. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com…

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Jaden Philogene: Made in Aston, Developed by Hull City 33:27

11d ago33:27

33:27

Dan Rolinson is joined by Hull City journalist Barry Cooper, the host of the 1904 Club podcast, to discuss Jaden Philogene. Aston Villa and Unai Emery didn't want to let go of Philogene last summer but PSR and playing-time both became factors in the deal, however less than 12 months later, Jaden is back. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for…

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Analysing Aston Villa's transfer business so far... 33:20

1M ago33:20

33:20

Aston Villa have done "too much" transfer business according to some, with 8 incomings (as of this video being recorded) and more on the way, is there such thing as "too much" business. Will Unai Emery's Aston Villa be better or worse for it come August? 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/c…

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Rebuilding the Engine Room: Aston Villa's Midfield Makeover & USA Tour Trials 39:18

14d ago39:18

39:18

The MOMS team takes a closer look at the Aston Villa midfield rebuild that will be needed with Boubacar Kamara still injured and Douglas Luiz departing. Villa have more options now, but what will be Unai Emery's best set-up in the centre of the park? Will also look at the first game of Villa's USA tour against Columbus Crew, the latest Villa News, …

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Do Aston Villa have defensive issues to fix? 1:11:58

1M ago1:11:58

1:11:58

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back for another Aston Villa Q&A where the defensive side of Unai Emery's side comes under the microscope from supporters. Also on the agenda: 01:19 - Pre-season changes 04:58 - Ramsey's minutes 12:44 - New shirt thoughts 17:59 - Could PL games happen in US? 24:57 - Big Diego Carlos 27:10 - Defensive concerns 37:41…

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It's time to talk about the Jhon Duran saga 40:46

1M ago40:46

40:46

Jhon Duran leaving Aston Villa is officially in saga territory. Liking posts from the official Chelsea account to making a West Ham gesture on Instagram live - surely Jhon Duran has burnt his bridges at Aston Villa now. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Follow us on Twitter: …

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Mat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes: An important message to all you optimists! 14:36

1M ago14:36

14:36

Mat Kendrick returns for another edition of Villa Voicenotes, his <10 minute solo podcast chatting whatever Villa topic he chooses. This week, it's the unfamiliar feeling of hope and optimism amongst the Villa fanbase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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Why we're more excited about Morgan Rogers than any other Villa player this season 31:15

1M ago31:15

31:15

Morgan Rogers is bloody good isn't he? That's the main takeaway from this podcast. We get asked so often in our Q&A episodes about Morgan Rogers, but rather than give him a 5 minute answer and move on, we've dedicated a whole 20 minute chat about him. This kid is special, and Unai Emery is only going to make him even better. 🎙🎙 This podcast is spon…

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Get to know Amadou Onana: The "PERFECT" Aston Villa transfer 38:18

1M ago38:18

38:18

On the podcast today, Dan Rolinson is joined by Joe Thomas from the 'Royal Blue' Everton podcast from the Liverpool Echo. Aston Villa completed the signing of Amadou Onana earlier in the window and as he's set to play his first minutes in claret & blue in the US this weekend, we wanted to get to know a little more about our Belgian midfielder. 00:0…

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Meet the 'Mystery Man' from the brilliant Aston Villa's adidas advert 26:28

1M ago26:28

26:28

Aston Villa fans were left confused by a random cameo in the brilliant adidas advert that launched the new home shirt this week. So Mat Kendrick did some proper work, and found out who it was. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretB…

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Ep. 299 - Aston Villa Ramp Up Intriguing Squad Rebuild 37:49

19d ago37:49

37:49

Big signings come in and out, before Aston Villa's preseason USA tour. We look at the latest movements of Unai Emery and Monchi, and reflect on the benefits of the recent Euros to Villa's players. There's also the usual Villa News, Three Points & Emery's Clipboard. UTV Retro Football Manager Check out Retro Football Manager's new free mobile game,,…

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Underrated or Overrated PART TWO - Villa Squad Assessment 2024 43:06

20d ago43:06

43:06

We conclude our look at the current Villa squad and how they performed last season and assess what the future holds for them. This second part looks at Aston Villa's midfield and forward line. UTV GET THE EXCLUSIVE MOMS PATRON PODCAST CHANNEL and JOIN MATCH CLUB If you want ad-free advance versions of the shows and extra exclusive shows during the …

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Aston Villa Q&A | Joao Felix rumour, Jacob Ramsey linked with Spurs & Trophy dream 53:47

1M ago53:47

53:47

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back for their weekly Aston Villa Q&A and there's loads to discuss. Could a move for Joao Felix actually happen, why Jacob Ramsey won't join Spurs and the quest for silverware next season. 🎙🎙🎙 00:00 - Intro 00:41 - John's Philogene stat 03:13 - More signings? 5:58 - The Joao Felix rumour 10:01 - Archer and Duran 16…

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Kit expert on Aston Villa's adidas 2024/25 home kit 46:06

1M ago46:06

46:06

Rob Warner joins us on the podcast to share his industry verdict into Aston Villa's adidas deal and offers some key insights into shirt production. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatK…

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What happened the last time Aston Villa played in the European Cup? - A TRIP DOWN WITTON LANE 50:33

1M ago50:33

50:33

Welcome to a new series on Claret & Blue called A Trip Down Witton Lane - a play on a trip down memory lane, of course. On each episode, we'll take you back through the Villa archives and discuss moments from the club's illustrious history. On episode one, we're joined by Aston Villa historian, author and claret & blue fanatic Colin Abbott as we ta…

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Mat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes: This grumpy old man's in a friendly mood 16:27

1M ago16:27

16:27

Mat Kendrick is back with another of his bitesize Aston Villa Voicenotes and this week he's in a friendly mood! No, he's still a grumpy old man, we mean pre-season friendlies. Mat recalls his top 3 favourite Aston Villa moments from pre-season of years gone by. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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8 things we learned after Aston Villa beat Walsall in pre-season 43:03

2M ago43:03

43:03

Dan Rolinson is joined by Mat Kendrick and John Townley to talk about Aston Villa's 3-0 win against Walsall in pre-season, and whilst the result absolutely doesn't matter, here are 8 things we learned during the win. 🎙🎙🎙 00:00 - Intro 01:53 - Nice to have Villa back 04:26 - Special one-off kit 06:57 - Buendia, Ramsey & Mings 09:31 - Moussa Diaby ex…

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