Claret & Blue Podcast

Dan Rolinson and John Townley dish out their player ratings (so far) for Unai Emery's Aston Villa squad. Losing just once in all competitions in the opening two months of the season is impressive, but it's clear that Villa still have some levels to go.

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Intro - 00:10

Goalkeeper - 04:48

Defenders - 07:54

Midfielders - 19:28

Forwards - 27:55

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Let's start with a question: 'Where the f*****g hell is Aston Villa?' It's not often a guest on our Claret & Blue podcast can get away with such a blunt enquiry about our beloved football club, but we'll make an exception for Andy Gray. That was a genuine question the former claret and blue hero asked himself when he found out he was joining Villa as a teenager way back in 1975.

To a generation or more Andy Gray is renowned for his football punditry, but before dominating the airwaves he was dominant in the air as Ron Saunders' 70s revival took flight. For all his analysis of the Premier League era, he hasn't spoken much about his playing (and coaching) career at Villa - until now.

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It's international break time once again so no Unai Emery ball for us to enjoy this weekend, but that's not stopped Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick getting into Poddymoor Heath HQ to answer another batch of your Aston Villa questions.

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Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back for their weekly Q&A as they answer your Aston Villa questions after Bayern Munich and Man United.

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Aston Villa's 20 year old Colombian wonderkid Jhon Duran has signed a new contract with the club. Here's Dan Rolinson and Jhon Townley sharing their immediate reaction to the news.

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Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick after the full-time whistle at Villa Park to get their instant reaction to Aston Villa's 0-0 draw with Manchester United.

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Dan Rolinson and John Townley preview Aston Villa's home game against Manchester United, such a big game in the Premier League after the madness of Bayern Munich midweek.

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With a couple of extra days to reflect, Mat Kendrick just couldn't resist jumping on a podcast recording to chat about Bayern Munich. What a moment, what a night. The best ever at Villa Park...?

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Champions League football returns to Villa Park for the first time in 43 years and Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick share their instant reaction to Aston Villa's 1-0 win over Bayern Munich (again)

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Mat Kendrick is joined by the man behind the TNT Sports mic: Darren Fletcher.

Fletch discusses his excitement for Villa fans ahead of the big Bayern Munich clash, how Aston Villa could come away winners on the night, working alongside Ally McCoist and just how brilliant Unai Emery is.

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