Welcome to the home of Claret & Blue - An Aston Villa Podcast. Hosted by Mat Kendrick and Ashley Preece of Birmingham Live. Here we'll be posting a new weekly podcast amongst other features and mini documentaries.
The Claret & Blue - An Aston Villa Podcast is a podcast that truly brings the best of game analysis and humorous banter to its listeners. As an expat living in the USA, I often miss the lively conversations and banter with my mates at the pub after a game. However, this podcast perfectly encapsulates that feeling, making me feel like I am part of a passionate community discussing all things Aston Villa.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the perfect balance between game analysis and humorous banter. The hosts have an incredible understanding of the game and provide insightful analysis that keeps you engaged throughout. They break down key moments, tactics, and player performances, delving deep into what makes Aston Villa such a fascinating team to watch. Additionally, their ability to inject humor into their discussions really sets them apart. It feels like you are listening to a group of friends having a casual conversation about football, which adds an enjoyable and relatable element to the show.
Furthermore, the hosts' dedication and investment in Aston Villa shine through in each episode. Their passion for the club is infectious, making it easy for listeners to share in their enthusiasm. They go above and beyond to engage with their audience on platforms like Twitter and YouTube, creating a sense of community amongst Villa fans from all around the world. The responsive nature of the hosts adds another layer of enjoyment as they actively interact with listeners' comments and thoughts.
However, no podcast is without its flaws. One potential drawback for some listeners might be that occasionally there could be too much focus on banter rather than diving deeper into certain topics or offering more detailed analysis. While this lighthearted approach is part of what makes The Claret & Blue so enjoyable, it may leave some fans desiring a bit more depth on occasion.
In conclusion, The Claret & Blue - An Aston Villa Podcast is a must-listen for any Villa fan craving insightful game analysis and lighthearted banter. The hosts' passion for the club, combined with their ability to strike a balance between analysis and humor, creates an enjoyable and engaging podcast experience. Whether you're in lockdown, an expat like myself, or simply looking to connect with fellow Villa fans, this podcast is the perfect choice. I commend the hard work of the hosts and appreciate the dedication they bring to each episode. Cheers from Texas and Up The Villa!
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick begrudgingly discuss Villa's 2-2 draw away at already relegated Burnley.
Dan Rolinson and John Townley preview Aston Villa's trip to Burnley where three points feels absolutely crucial in their aim to secure Champions League football. We also discuss the ticket situation with Villa's "Warehouse" venue, plus the decision NOT to screen the final inside Villa Park.
Dan Rolinson and John Townley are live to discuss Villa's emphatic win over Nottingham Forest.
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick return from Villa Park and try and share their immediate post-match feelings as Aston Villa are heading to Istanbul!
On a bumper episode, Dan Rolinson, John Townley and Mat Kendrick are joined by Forest Focus' Matt Davies to preview the massive game at Villa Park. Istanbul awaits the winner...
Calmed down yet? Nah, us neither.
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick discuss a shambolic evening for Unai Emery at Villa Park.
Dan Rolinson and John Townley are live to discuss the defeat to Forest and begin the build-up to Spurs on Sunday night.
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick give their instant match reaction after defeat in the first leg at the City Ground.
Dan Rolinson and John Townley are joined by Matt Davies from the Forest Focus podcast to preview a huge match for both Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa in the first-leg of the Europa League Semi-Final.
Dan Rolinson and Dan Bardell are back with another edition of Tuesday Club - and this time, they're actually talking about Aston Villa. That'll never catch on.
Dan Rolinson and John Townley were live for a Sunday edition of the Claret & Blue Q&A.
Join Dan Rolinson and Neil Dunworth to dicuss Villa's 1-0 defeat to Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Dan Rolinson and John Townley answered your Aston Villa questions live ahead of a trip to Fulham on Saturday lunchtime.
Aston Villa have decided to close the North Stand for the entirety of next season in order to accelerate plans to increase the capacity of Villa Park to over 50,000. The closure will see Villa Park's attendance drop to 37,000.
Dan Rolinson and John Townley open up the Mailbag after the dramatic win over Sunderland to answer your Aston Villa questions.
Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick to discuss Aston Villa's crazy win against Sunderland in the Premier League. SCENES!
Dan Rolinson and John Townley are live to react the the Bologna game and look ahead to Sunderland at the weekend.
Our Aston Villa reporter John Townley asked Unai Emery about players walking the suspension tight rope in the Bologna presser and, well, let's just say it didn't go down well...
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick went LIVE to talk about Europa League Semi-Finalists Aston Villa.
Dan Rolinson, John Townley and Mat Kendrick dive into the Mailbag to answer a batch of your Aston Villa questions.
Dan Rolinson and Dan Bardell are back with their weekly show 'Villa Tuesday Club' this week hosted on the Claret & Blue podcast channel. On today's agenda: Reaction to Forest at the weekend, what it might be like to miss the Europa League final, could Spurs actually go down & Dan's new car.
Dan Rolinson and John Townley go head-to-head in a game of footgolf whilst catching up on all things Villa ahead of an important week.
Join Dan Rolinson and Rob Warner straight after the full-time whistle to discuss Aston Villa's 1-1 draw away against Nottingham Forest.
John Townley joins Dan Rolinson from Venice Narço Polo airport to reflect on Bologna whilst looking ahead to Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
Join Dan Rolinson and Rob Warner to discuss Aston Villa's first leg in the Europa League Quarter Final. Unai Emery's side take a TWO goal advantage to Villa Park next week thanks to one from and a brace from Watkins.
Dan Rolinson and John Townley catch up from a hotel room in Italy to look ahead to Villa's trip to Bologna on Thursday night in the Europa League Quarter Final.
Dan Rolinson and John Townley head to Villa Park to catch-up in person as Villa return to action this week.
The Villa Social returns as Dan Rolinson hosts an Aston Villa roundtable discussion with Max Stokes, Matt Lynch, Neil Dunworth and Sam from TrueAdventures.
Dan Rolinson was invited onto the Royal Blue podcast from the Liverpool Echo alongside Everton fan Ian Croll and Newcastle United fan Andrew Musgrove to discuss how clubs outside the 'Big Six' can continue to punch above their weight.
As the international break continues to drag on, Dan Rolinson and Dan Bardell jump on a podcast - for the first time since 27th December - to have a catch up.
Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back at Poddymoor Heath HQ to take on a list of your questions from the Mailbag! Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6
Aston Villa announced their ticket prices for the Bologna Europa League clash and they're much higher than Nottingham Forest's for the game against Porto. Dan and John discussed this live on the podcast this week, but with some viewer comments, Mat Kendrick also wanted his say on the topic too.
Dan Rolinson and John Townley were live after Aston Villa beat West Ham to take one step towards Champions League qualification, but exactly how many points do they need to finish the job from here?
Aston Villa beat West Ham at Villa Park to capitalise on their Champions League rivals dropping points.
Dan Rolinson and John Townley go LIVE to discuss Aston Villa's match against West Ham United, the final Premier League fixture before the international break.
Ninety minutes after booking their place in the last eight of the competition, the club confirmed ticket details for the second leg against Bologna. Adults, whether season ticket holders or not, will be charged £10 more to watch the quarter-final than they were for the round-of-16.
Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson are LIVE after returning home from Villa Park to watch Aston Villa beat Lille to make it through to the Europa League Quarter Final.
It's almost time for Aston Villa's second leg against Lille in the Europa League Round of 16, this is knockout football.
Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick and John Townley get their heads together to discuss Aston Villa's ageing squad and the need for a big rebuild in the summer transfer window.
Dan Rolinson and John Townley dive into the Mailbag LIVE to try and breakdown what went wrong against Man United on Sunday.
Dan Rolinson is joined by Neil Dunworth to discuss Aston Villa's 3-1 defeat to Man United at Old Trafford.
Aston Villa return to Premier League action with a trip to Old Trafford to face an in-form Manchester United side. Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick shift their attention from the Europa League to preview the game.
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick went LIVE after the full-time whistle in Lille to discuss Aston Villa's 0-1 victory in the first leg match of the Europa League Round of 16.
Dan Rolinson checks in with John Townley, who has arrived in Lille, to discuss Unai Emery and Morgan Rogers' press conference. John McGinn's back, what a sight that is, whilst Matty Cash misses out with injury. You can sense the big occasion approaching...
The Villa Social returns with an Aston Villa roundtable, discussing the race for a top five finish in the Premier League, how far Emery's side will go in the Europa League, plus chat on Ollie Watkins, John McGinn's return and the atmosphere at Villa Park. With thanks to Matt Lynch, Simon Lines, Rob Jones, Neil Dunworth, Ty Bracey and Jude Aston.
Mat Kendrick, Dan Rolinson and John Townley get together to begin the build-up to Aston Villa's most important game of the season: The first leg of the Europa League Round of 16 match away at Lille.
Since Aston Villa's defeat to Chelsea, there have been almost 70 messages in the Mailbag, so it's time Dan Rolinson and John Townley tried their best to answer them, LIVE!
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick went live after returning home from Villa Park to discuss Aston Villa's timid defeat to Chelsea.
It's a huge game for Aston Villa on Wednesday as Unai Emery's side host Chelsea in a Champions League 6-pointer. So, we're rolling our Fanzone and Claret & Brew shows into one, as Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick & John Townley preview the game against the Blues.
Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back to answer your Aston Villa questions from the Mailbag, it's a fresh week with a huge fixture coming up on Wednesday.
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