Selling Martinez, absent Asensio & a tribute to Peter McParland

It's time to speak about Jack Grealish - but don't worry. This is mostly a transfer-talk safespace!James Rushton is joining by Pat of PGR Analytics to talk about Grealish's role for England, his new-found backing and some of the awful criticisms directed at Grealish.-----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/JamorushtonPGR Analytics: https://twitter.com/pgr_analytics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Jun 202128min

Dan Rolinson and James Rushton are back in the podcasting hot-seat to chat all things Aston Villa, the agenda of the show chosen by you, the viewers. We took a selection of comments and questions to dissect including Jack Grealish's future, what Villa need to do during the summer, and the reported interest from Liverpool in John McGinn.🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/Jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 Jun 202135min

Tommy Johnson may only have been with Aston Villa for a couple of years in the mid-nineties but a League Cup win and blossoming friendship with the likes of Ian Taylor & Mark Draper, makes Tommy Johnson a cult hero amongst the Aston Villa fan base.Mat Kendrick caught up with him for an hour to explore his 2 years at Villa and hear his stories.🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Jun 202155min

Aston Villa have moved forward in the transfer window by looking backwards! The soon-to-be-announced return of Ashley Young is another highlight in a fairly busy start to the summer for Villa.Here, Dan Rolinson & James Rushton breakdown Villa's latest move, and address some recent rumours.🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/Jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 Jun 202123min

Nobody is sure what to make of Aston Villa's bonafide interest in Southampton hotshot James Ward-Prowse, so AVFC Extra is here to get to the bottom of it.James Rushton caught up with Tom Leach, the man on the Saints beat, to have a closer look at the situation. Is there any possibility Saints will sell? How much would we cost? More importantly, what type of player is he and what could he bring to Villa's midfield?🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/JamorushtonTom Leach: https://twitter.com/TomLeachHL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 Jun 202122min

Named 'Football Heaven' by Norwich fans, Emi Buendia has become Aston Villa's latest record-breaking signing. The Argentine playmaker arrives at Villa Park ready to shine, but what can fans expect of the new man?In an all-new AVFC Extra, James Rushton catches up with Reach Scouting Writer David Hughes to talk Villa's new star, his talents, where he fits in and what he could achieve at Villa.🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/JamorushtonDavid Hughes: https://twitter.com/DAHughes_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Jun 202134min

The time an Aston Villa youth player did a poo in a football boot, Lee Hendrie didn't crash a golf buggy, Steve Froggatt dressed as a lion and John Gregory bought a second fridge for his complimentary Muller yoghurts...Here's a compilation of the Top 10 funniest moments from our Claret & Blue interviews... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Jun 202119min

What a storyteller former Aston Villa player, coach and manager John Gregory is.From his route into football, wearing every outfield shirt, discovering coaching, flogging Muller yoghurts to FA Cup Final regrets, developing players and his love of Aston Villa - this podcast covers everything.It's a long one, it's full of stories and detail, it's well worth the 2 and a half hours of your time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Jun 20212h 36min