Podcast Episodes

Instinct, goalscoring streaks & big chances missed... what to do with Ollie Watkins?

Dan Rolinson and John Townley address the always relevant Ollie Watkins debate. When is the right time to cash in? Can Villa improve on that postion? If not Watkins, who could play up front for Emery…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

How we would spend £100 million on transfers at Aston Villa

It's that time of year again when we put ourselves into the shoes of the Aston Villa transfer committee to bring you the deals' WE would like to see happen at Villa Park.

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Published on 6 months ago

Aston Villa COMPLIANT with PSR for 24/25

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are live for a chat about PSR as the 30th June deadline comes and goes with minimal fuss... however, is it time to celebrate? 🎙🎙 Claret & Blue Mailbag: https://forms.gle…

Published on 6 months ago

Where are Aston Villa's points coming from in 25/26?

Dan Rolinson and John Townley have taken inspiration from the 'Back of the Net' podcast to predict Aston Villa's 2025/26 season - in a different way.

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Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Villa's transfer strategy, Garnacho's Instagram & fighting a mascot

Dan Rolinson and Dan Bardell answer your Aston Villa questions as the end of June approaches and with it, that PSR deadline...

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Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Why Villa's trophy success in the 90s wasn't the start of something special

Ivan McDouall is the author of Only the Real Thing: Aston Villa and The Coca Cola Cup and a huge Aston Villa fan (obviously)

So, we invited him in to the Poddymoor Heath studio to venture down memor…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Explaining Pau Torres: Aston Villa’s most divisive footballer?

Aston Villa's Pau Torres may just be one of the most divisive players at the club. Fans seem to either "love" him or "hate" him.

Dan Rolinson and John Townley get behind the microphone to discuss th…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Live reaction to Aston Villa's Premier League fixtures for 25/26

John Townley loves the day that sees the Premier League confirm the fixtures for a new season, Dan Rolinson on the other hand is just glad to see Aston Villa will face all other 19 Premier League clu…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Villa Park naming rights, summer transfers & fresh podcast plans…

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back at Poddymoor Heath HQ to tackle another batch of your Aston Villa questions.

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Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Aston Villa Q&A: Transfers, Tielemans & leaving Villa Park

Dan Rolinson and John Townley recorded a special LIVE edition of the Claret & Blue podcast to answer your questions on the fly, if you enjoyed this let us know and we'll aim to do more. 🎙🎙 Sponsored …

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago