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Our Claret & Blue Christmas Special is here, as it's time for

Villa fanatic, historian and author Colin Abbott shares his views on the most eventful decade in the club’s history. Garry Thompson, Kevin Gage, Mark Burke and the "other" Andy Gray also share their stories, while there are lowdowns on managerial saviour Graham Taylor and other less affectionately remembered dugout protagonists Graham Turner and Billy McNeill. The Big Aston Villa Book Of The Eighties , published by Legends Publishing, is now on sale: https://www.legendspublishing.net/product/the-big-aston-villa-book-of-the-eighties/

Time for another 'Beyond the Podcast' episode, as this time, we reflect on our Claret and Blue LIVE podcast event. What worked, what didn't and would we do another one? Spoiler alert - the answer to that last question is a big YES.

It's time for Part 2 of our #ClaretAndBlueLIVE event, filmed in front of a 'live studio audience' at the new Aston Inn. In this episode, we're answering fans' questions on all things Aston Villa. There's questions about Steven Gerrard (of course), Unai Emery's tactics going forward, Emi Buendia, the youth academy, some classic Kendrick stories inclung *that* one about Paul Lambert, and our dream guests for the podcast. It's packed full this one, so enjoy!

As we approach the end of 2022, it’s time for you to have your say on just who has been the Villa player to which all his teammates should aspire. This year marks the third edition of the Fans’ Footballer of the Year award, with fans choosing from five nominees - selected by our Aston Villa correspondent Ashley Preece - to crown Villa’s best footballer.

Almost a week on from our exclusive in-depth sit-down interview with former Villa goalkeeper coach Neil Cutler... Dan Rolinson and Ashley Preece reflect on Cutler's 4 years at the club and the insight he gave into the Bodymoor Heath dressing room.

Neil Cutler says he was “devastated” to leave Aston Villa last month. The highly-respected figure, labelled “the best English coach by miles” by Villa number one Emi Martinez, has admitted he didn’t want to become a spare part with Unai Emery appointing his own man, Javi Garcia, to head up the club’s goalkeeping department.

We sat down with the brilliant Neil Cutler for an in-depth podcast about his time at Aston Villa. But, before that, let's fire 15 quick-fire questions at 'Big Cuts' to find out a bit more about the man behind the goalkeeper gloves...

The response to our Martin O'Neill interview has been fantastic, but there have been some questions in regards to the questions asked, the 40 minute run time and what was O'Neill *really* like... So, let's share.

It's back to back league wins for Aston Vila and a 100% Premier League record for new boss, Unai Emery!

Villa really shot themselves in the foot at times in the second half, poor defending and a disappointing performance from Robin Olsen.

Martin O'Neill has finally lifted the lid on his controversial Aston Villa exit during his most honest interview since he quit the club. In an exclusive chat with Mat Kendrick, O'Neill revealed he regrets leaving Villa - and the manner of his departure - in the summer of 2010. Frustration around the League Cup Final, Phil Dowd and not reaching the Top 4 are all covered - including *that* night in Moscow in the UEFA Cup. Grab the popcorn, and enjoy.

For the first time since 1995, Aston Villa have beaten Manchester United at Villa Park.

Fresh from Unai Emery's first press conference, we sit down to look ahead to his first game in the dugout: Manchester United (H)

New Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery begins work from November 1st 2022 - so we decided to create a to-do-list for the incoming 4-time Europa League winning coach. With tasks ranging from the captaincy dilemma, to Philippe Coutinho's form, to instilling an identity upon the club - we think we've covered the lot! Claret & Blue Live: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/claret-blue-live-tickets-449548400367 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Aaron Danks' took the pre-Newcastle press conference this morning as he spoke of Unai Emery's appointment, Lucas Digne's return and entertaining the fans. Want to contribute a prize for our charity raffle at #ClaretAndBlueLive? Email: dan.rolinson@reachplc.com

The brilliant Guillem Balague joins us on the Claret and Blue Podcast to discuss all things Unai Emery. Balague waxes lyrical over 'world class' Emery in the show and in a bite-size 20 minute episode shares so much insight into Villa's new Head Coach.

Aston Villa move quickly to appoint Unai Emery as new Head Coach. Emery joins from a successful spell in Spain and returns to the Premier League with a point to prove. Here we go!