Welcome to Claret & Blue - An Aston Villa Podcast. Hosted by Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick & John Townley. On this podcast feed, we'll be posting a minimum of thre...
Ticket troubles, PSR frustration & Aston Villa's succession plans
Despite Villa not playing this weekend there's still absolutely loads to discuss on the latest Q&A episode, from PSG ticket troubles to PSR frustrations, there's never a quiet moment when it comes to Aston Villa.
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Mat Kendrick’s Villa Voicenotes: What I really think about that David Platt podcast
No journalist likes to be scooped on a big interview, especially when your own cowardice is the main thing that stopped you landing the exclusive in the first place.
For the past five years or more I've been banging on to anyone who'd listen about wanting to get David Platt on the podcast, alas, while I've spent half a decade failing to pluck up the courage to contact him, Villa's presenting duo of Alan McInally and Kate Tracey beat me to it.
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Empty stadiums, a row with Deano & the three months that saved Villa
Ashley Preece returns to the Claret & Blue podcast studio for the first time since leaving his role as Aston Villa correspondent in May 2023. Five years ago the world was thrown into chaos as the pandemic brought normal life to a halt. When the Premier League kicked back into gear during 'Project Restart' Ash was there to cover it every step of the way.
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What next for Aston Villa's 11 expiring contracts?
Aston Villa have 11 first-team players with contracts coming to an end in the summer transfer windows of 2025, 2026 and 2027.
For a select few, their futures are firmly away from Villa Park, for others it's absolutely crucial to Villa's success under Unai Emery that they sign on renewed deals for their long-term futures.
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39:09
The need to win trophies, Watkins in Dubai & breaking PSR rules
Aston Villa haven't played a match since Club Brugge and won't again till Preston in the FA Cup - but that won't stop us taking on another set of your Aston Villa questions.
From breaking PSR rules (on purpose) to the envy of winning silverware, we've got your covered.
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Welcome to Claret & Blue - An Aston Villa Podcast. Hosted by Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick & John Townley. On this podcast feed, we'll be posting a minimum of three new episodes per week throughout the 2024/25 Premier League season.
We look forward to talking all things Aston Villa with you as Unai Emery takes us on a Champions League Tour. Please follow the feed and get involved with the show. UTV!