John Townley on Ajax, Spurs & the Champions League

Aston Villa return to Premier League action THIS weekend, and we're excited. We've talked a lot about formations, manager, midfield issues, transfers - but what about the *feeling* of it all? A new season brings hope, optimism, passion and we just cannot wait to get going.Fill in our fan-feeling survey here: https://data.reachplc.com/222092671503349🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Aug 202230min

Villa and Proud's mission is to empower, support and build LGBTQ+ inclusion for fans, players and staff at Aston Villa Football Club.In today's podcast, Mat Kendrick finds out more, and how we can all do more to create a positive environment for ALL at Villa Park.🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickMike: https://twitter.com/_SymmoFor more info: https://www.villaandproud.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Aug 202239min

Goals for Leon Bailey and Diego Carlos see Aston Villa come from behind to beat Stade Rennais in France.Aston Villa are unbeaten in their pre-season across 5 games as they face Bournemouth in the Premier League opener, next weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

30 Juli 202228min

It's that time of year once again, as we sit down at the Aston Inn to look ahead to a brand new season for Aston Villa.Do Villa need another striker? Assessing the transfer window. How much pressure is on Steven Gerrard, and loads, loads more.🎙🎙🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserverJohn Townley: https://twitter.com/JohnTownley11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 Juli 20221h 8min

In July 2016, Stiliyan Petrov returned to pre-season testing with Aston Villa and played in a friendly match against Worcester City. Petrov wanted to play 'just one minute' to give people going through difficult times hope that recovery is possible.On today's episode, Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick sit down to reflect on Petrov's attempted comeback, and whether Roberto Di Matteo was right to not give Petrov a playing contract.🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Juli 202254min

illa's final game of their Australian Pre Season Tour ends in a 2-2 draw with Man United.🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 Juli 202233min

3 wins in pre-season for Aston Villa. 6 scored, 0 conceded. 👏🏻Ashley Preece checks in live from the stadium in Australia, to report on another Villa win in pre-season.🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Juli 202228min

Each year Fantasy Premier League rolls round and I'm always well up for it. Come September, an international break takes place and I end up with playing an injured captain and I'm miles behind.This year will be different. I enlisted the help of FPL expert Tom Freeman from Fantasy Football Scout to help me get better at being a Fantasy Manager.Join our league: https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/st1y5a🎙🎙Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/37960mRFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodSend a question to our podcast mail-bag: https://bit.ly/3kK9Y8uDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonTom Freeman: https://twitter.com/fplcruyff74More from Tom: https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Juli 202241min