Selling Martinez, absent Asensio & a tribute to Peter McParland

Aston Villa have appointed Monchi as their new president of football operations following a review of the club’s structure. He will report directly to Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens after starting work at the start of July. Dan Rolinson and Villa reporter John Townley assessed the appointment and what tasks Monchi has in his in tray next month. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 Kesä 202331min

We just can't get enough of Unai Emery. This is probably our 543rd podcast about the Villa head coach since his arrival last November, but, he's brilliant and we love talking about him. This podcast was recorded before the announcement of Monchi, but we take a look at Emery's long-term future at Aston Villa and the legacy he could build at B6. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Kesä 202325min

We take a look through the 33 players listed on the Villa website as 'First-team' players and decide whether they'll be part of Unai Emery's plans or if they'll be shipped out on loan - or even sold. Let us know your thoughts in the comments. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Kesä 202341min

It's that time of year again - the new Premier League fixtures are out! Join John Townley and Dan Rolinson to look at the key dates and assess how Villa's fixture list will handle the added Europa Conference League matches. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Kesä 202327min

On today's Claret & Blue episode we attempt to answer some of your burning Aston Villa questions. The biggest talking point of the week is Christian Purslow's 5 year stint as CEO coming to an end and what that means for the club going forward. We also take a look at Monchi, who could be joining Villa from Sevilla in a senior football role. Transfer activity and Unai Emery's best formation are also topics of discussion. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Kesä 202327min

Aston Villa make Youri Tielemans their first signing of the window, the midfielder will join Villa on July 1st when his Leicester City contract expires. We caught up with Leicester City correspondent Jordan Blackwell to get the lowdown on Tielemans, what he'll bring to Villa, his best position and loads more. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Jordan Blackwell: https://twitter.com/JrdnBlackwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Kesä 202334min

Dan Rolinson & John Townley sat down to discuss Aston Villa's current squad depth and the positions they could look to improve this summer. Villa have already been linked with a wide range of different positions and players including Youri Tielemans who is set to become a free agent. 🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Kesä 202328min

In the final part of our #ClaretAndBlueLIVE show, we answered questions from the 300 Villa fans in the audience at Hockley Social Club. Ashley Young's expiring contract, trusting Emery to get things right, our transfer targets and which Villa player we'd like to be stuck on a desert island with... this episode had it all! 🎙🎙🎙🎙 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson John Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 James Rushton: https://twitter.com/jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Kesä 202340min