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Claret & Blue Podcast

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Aston Villa
Premier League
Europa League
Unai Emery
Champions League
Ollie Watkins
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Arsenal
Manchester United
Chelsea
Liverpool
Harvey Elliott
Tammy Abraham
Villa Park
Wolves
FA Cup
Aston Villa Football Club
Bournemouth
Nottingham Forest
John Mcginn

Welcome to Claret & Blue - a podcast about all things Aston Villa. Hosted by Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick & John Townley. On this podcast feed, we'll be posting a minimum of four new episodes per week throughout the 2026/27 season. We look forward to talking all things Aston Villa with you as Unai Emery takes us on another Champions League Tour. Please follow the feed and get involved with the show.... more

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Join Dan Rolinson and Sam Leonard to discuss Aston Villa's horrendous performance against Brighton on the opening day of the season.

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Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back for a new season to preview every Aston Villa match. First up, Brighton away.

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Let's start Saturday morning with some transfer news! With just ten days remaining of the window, there's still lots of work for Unai Emery and Aston Villa to do.

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Dan Rolinson and John Townley react to your Aston Villa season predictions.

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Recent Guests

Sam Leonard
Post-match guest and co-host for the show
Claret & Blue Podcast
Episode: Magic Madjo impresses in Aston Villa's 2-1 defeat to PSG in Super Cup
John Townley
Contributor introducing breaking transfer news
Claret & Blue Podcast
Episode: Austin MacPhee LEAVES Aston Villa to join Chelsea
Adam Wright
Villa View fancams contributor and familiar face from Villa View
Villa View
Episode: Aston Villa’s Joao Gomes has a stammer, but what does that mean?
Francesco Calvo
Aston Villa President of Business Operations
Aston Villa
Episode: What Francesco Calvo told us about Visit Rwanda, revenue and Villa Park
Joey D'Urso
Author of More Than A Shirt
Author, More Than A Shirt
Episode: An expert conversation on football shirts, history & sponsorships
Leonard Lenny (Lenny Leonard)
Guest, Villa commentator
Not specified
Episode: An unfiltered, honest conversation about Villa in the Europa League Final
Ty Bracey
Guest, ESPN contributor and Villa observer
The True Avengers/ESPN
Episode: An unfiltered, honest conversation about Villa in the Europa League Final
Sam Tighe
Guest, football writer/analyst
ESPN/The True Avengers
Episode: An unfiltered, honest conversation about Villa in the Europa League Final
Matt Davies
Forest-focused guest, former Villa/Nottingham Forest pundit
Forest Focus Podcast
Episode: Everything you need to know ahead of Forest vs Villa

Hosts

Dan Rolinson
Host of Claret & Blue Podcast; engaged, banter-driven football analyst with a focus on Aston Villa.
Mat Kendrick
Host and contributor known for informed analysis and steady, humorous commentary on Villa topics.
John Townley
Co-host with transfer-insight, on-air banter, and post-match perspectives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • A fantastic Villa Pod

    Sit down and listen to Dan, John and Matt discuss all things Villa.

    A fantastic pod covering all you need to know in the Villaverse.

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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cuzza@villa
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Brilliant Pod

    The ticket price pod was the best villa pod episode I’ve heard for years

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yanoslav
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • A Fan’s Perspective

    If you’re an Aston Villa fan looking for a podcast that actually gets it, The Claret & Blue Podcast is about as good as it gets. It strikes that perfect balance between thoughtful analysis and genuine supporter passion—never too dry, never over-the-top (well, to be fair, sometimes over the top)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AV1874
    United States5 months ago
  • Good podcast but too much chat on points permutations

    Less chat on potential points accumulated over such and such number of games, and more analysis of the actual football please, guys. You got your predictions wrong last year and you’ll get them wrong again this year so just give this bit up, eh? Otherwise good show!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    OohAhhPaulMcGrath
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Up The Villa!

    A superb podcast. Up The Villa!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stephen Clark 2000
    United Kingdom7 months ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Positive feedback on guest variety and the hosts' camaraderie; some callers want more focus on football analysis and fewer speculative chats.
Fans praise balanced, thoughtful analysis alongside genuine passion for Villa.
Listeners appreciate post-match and mailbag formats that mix insight with approachable banter.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#33
United States/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#20
United Kingdom/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#40
Canada/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#41
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#20
Australia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#182
Australia/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

VILLA Q&A: Mbaye links, Stones on a free & return of the Jack?
Q: Surely we have to consider bringing Jack Grealish back this window.
They acknowledge the nostalgia and potential sentimental appeal but weigh it against age, wage demands, squad balance, and long-term value, ultimately suggesting it would be risky and possibly unlikely to bring back a 30-year-old Grealish this window.
VILLA Q&A: Mbaye links, Stones on a free & return of the Jack?
Q: Does John know if the sales of Marlon and Enzo have already been accounted for in the previous window, or can they be used to buy players this window?
The hosts discuss amortisation and UEFA restrictions, explaining that sale profits aren't simply cash to spend and that there's a complex accounting and regulatory framework that affects how far transfer spending can stretch beyond profits.
What the Fulham defeat means for Villa's Europa League tie with Forest
Q: What would it take for Villa to reach the final?
A disciplined, resilient performance away, followed by a solid showing at home to finish the job, with mentality and margins crucial in knockout ties.
What the Fulham defeat means for Villa's Europa League tie with Forest
Q: Could Forrest beat us Thursday?
Yes, it's possible, but the hosts stressed that Villa must respect Forrest and go there prepared, aiming to control the tie rather than expecting an easy path.
Inevitable Ollie Watkins, penalty problem & closing in on Champions League
Q: How confident are you about Watkins' form continuing to carry the team into Europe, given the recent misses and big-game performances?
They highlight Watkins' big-game track record, his goal tally against top teams, and Emery's praise of him as a fighter, while acknowledging inconsistency; overall faith remains high that he can sustain the impact.

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This show centers on Aston Villa, with lively banter between three regular hosts who provide match analysis, transfer window chatter, and behind-the-scenes context. Episodes span pre-season form, manager decisions, squad depth, and ongoing player recruitment, often interleaving listener questions, live chat energy, and sponsor reads. The tone blends thoughtful football insight with accessible, fan-friendly discussion, making it a go-to for Villa supporters seeking timely updates, tactical takes, and a sense of community around the club's ups-and-downs.

A standout is the consistent emphasis on squad balance under Unai Emery, plus a willingness to explore transfer realities, financial constraints, and long-term planning rather than flashy sh... more

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2. John Townley
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4. Francesco Calvo
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7. Ty Bracey
8. Sam Tighe

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