Claret & Blue Podcast

As we look to round up our pre-season coverage, we take a look back at the Lazio game and the wider talking points surrounding Aston Villa. With the new Premier League season kicking off in just 8 days time, we ask: Are Villa ready?

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We asked for your anonymous confessions about anything Aston Villa a few weeks back and we had over 100 responses... from the controversial to the ridiculous on various managers, players and matchday routines.

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Aston Villa ended their tour of the USA with a 3-3 draw with Brentford at FedExField in Maryland.

Villa ended the tournament with an unbeaten record having drawn with Brentford after a win over Fulham in Orlando in midweek which came following another thrilling 3-3 draw with Newcastle United in Philadelphia.

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John Townley sat down with Aston Villa club ambassador and former right-back Ahmed Elmohamady for an exclusive interview out in the USA.

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Aston Villa defeated Fulham 2-0 in their latest Premier League Summer Series friendly at the Exploria Stadium in Orlando. Moussa Diaby doubled Villa's advantage after Jaden Philogene opened the scoring.

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John Townley reports back from Philadelphia at Aston Villa draw with Newcastle United in the Premier League Summer Series. Ollie Watkins opened the scoring whilst Emi Buendia netted the other 2 goals for Emery's side.

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John Townley checks in live from Philadelphia ahead of the Premier League Summer Series kicking off for Aston Villa with an opening game against Newcastle United.

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Bayer Leverkusen have accepted Aston Villa’s offer and Moussa Diaby has accepted terms too. The deal should be finalised in a matter of days, pending a medical and signing the contracts.

We caught up with Bundesliga expert Chris Williams to get the lowdown on what Aston Villa fans can expect from Moussa Diaby.

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Dan Bardell joins us for an in-depth conversation about Unai Emery and all things Aston Villa, including the madness of the transfer window!

3 and a half years on from his last Claret & Blue appearance, Dan shares all on his work with The Athletic and some big changes coming to The Villa View.

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We spoke exclusively to Aston Villa right-back Matty Cash as he prepares for his fourth season with the club. Cash discussed how detailed Unai Emery's tactical meetings are, his own desire to improve as a footballer and how Villa can push on in the years to come.

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