Are Aston Villa prepared for the new Premier League season?
With just 12 days to go until Aston Villa kick off their new season away at West Ham, Dan Rolinson and John Townley discuss whether they're ready for a new Premier League season to start. 00:00 - Intro 00:48 - Pre season concerns 10:48 - Are Villa done with signings? 17:49 - Does a slow start even matter 19:11 - Unai Emery to Man City 22:37 - Ezri Konsa at RB 26:21 - Cameron Archer discussion 34:43 - Iroegbunam sale 37:27 - Douglas Luiz exit explained 41:35 - Alternatives to Felix 43:30 - Can Duran still be a Villa player? 47:38 - Controversial XI 50:01 - Away and third kits 51:19 - Silly questions and comment of the week 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue 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
5 Aug 20241h 4min
CURTIS DAVIES: The fascinating inside story of an Aston Villa career cut short
Former Villa defender Curtis Davies announced his retirement from football this week, so we thought it would be a good idea to delve into the Claret & Blue archives to bump this interview back to the top of our feed, it was originally posted in March 2021. We caught up with Curtis Davies to hear his compelling account of an eventful three-a-half-year spell at Aston Villa. From that 'pub player debut' to scoring at Anfield, and untimely injuries to pre-season partying, this is a brutally honest, must-watch interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 Aug 20241h 14min
The brilliant origin story behind Paul McGrath’s iconic GOD nickname
Whilst sitting down to record a podcast Colin Abbott spotted a Paul McGrath print in our studio and told us the story of how he was part of a group who gave him his 'God' nickname. This is that story. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Mat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 Aug 202413min
Jaden Philogene: Made in Aston, Developed by Hull City
Dan Rolinson is joined by Hull City journalist Barry Cooper, the host of the 1904 Club podcast, to discuss Jaden Philogene. Aston Villa and Unai Emery didn't want to let go of Philogene last summer but PSR and playing-time both became factors in the deal, however less than 12 months later, Jaden is back. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePod Dan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinson Barry Cooper: https://twitter.com/bazdjcooper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 Aug 202426min
Analysing Aston Villa's transfer business so far...
Aston Villa have done "too much" transfer business according to some, with 8 incomings (as of this video being recorded) and more on the way, is there such thing as "too much" business. Will Unai Emery's Aston Villa be better or worse for it come August? 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue 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
31 Juli 202426min
Do Aston Villa have defensive issues to fix?
Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back for another Aston Villa Q&A where the defensive side of Unai Emery's side comes under the microscope from supporters. Also on the agenda: 01:19 - Pre-season changes 04:58 - Ramsey's minutes 12:44 - New shirt thoughts 17:59 - Could PL games happen in US? 24:57 - Big Diego Carlos 27:10 - Defensive concerns 37:41 - 4 new CB options 41:46 - Where does McGinn fit? 48:33 - Blues chants 50:46 - Would you rather... 53:15 - Comment of the week 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue 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
30 Juli 20241h 2min
It's time to talk about the Jhon Duran saga
Jhon Duran leaving Aston Villa is officially in saga territory. Liking posts from the official Chelsea account to making a West Ham gesture on Instagram live - surely Jhon Duran has burnt his bridges at Aston Villa now. 🎙🎙 This podcast is sponsored by NordVPN, for the best discount visit: https://www.nordvpn.com/claretandblue 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
29 Juli 202433min
Mat Kendrick's Villa Voicenotes: An important message to all you optimists!
Mat Kendrick returns for another edition of Villa Voicenotes, his <10 minute solo podcast chatting whatever Villa topic he chooses. This week, it's the unfamiliar feeling of hope and optimism amongst the Villa fanbase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
29 Juli 202411min
