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On today's bumper Claret & Blue podcast James Rushton is joined by John Towley and Patrick Rowe (PGR Analytics) to analyse Villa's performance against Newcastle in detail.

Join Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson fresh from Villa Park to share their instant reactions to Aston Villa's 2-0 win over Newcastle United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Ashley Preece & Andrew Musgrove, Newcastle United reporter, as they look ahead to Aston Villa's return to Villa Park with a sold-out home crowd.Can Dean Smith's side bounce back after that Watford display, or will Steve Bruce come back to haunt the boys in claret & blue

A lot stands out about the Holte End - and especially it's name. Stands are usually named after players, sponsors and club legends - and no ‘Holte’ has ever stood out for the Villa over the years. Allow Rob Bishop to explain where the Holte got it’s name, before we speak to a handful of former Villa heroes to find out what it’s like to play in front of...

Let's reflect on Aston Villa's opening day defeat, whilst looking ahead to a return to Villa Park this Saturday with Newcastle United heading to B6

Join Ashley Preece before he heads on a train back to Birmingham to discuss Aston Villa's opening day defeat to Watford

As is the new normal for this time of year, just before the season kicks off we sit down to share our views and predictions of the year ahead. But today's episode of the Claret & Blue podcast, is not the Claret & Blue podcast at all...With huge thanks to:Max Stokes - Villa on TourDan Bardell - The AthleticOmar Iqbal - The Villa Talks PodcastNeil - For The Love of Paul McGrath Villa PodcastRegan Foy & Mark Jirobe - Under A Gaslit LampLiam Bryan - VitalVillaAdam Wright & Ty Bracey - Friends of the channelLuke Robinson - UTV PodcastPete the Canadian Villa - Holy Trinity Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mat Kendrick, James Rushton, Dan Rolinson and Ashley Preece dropped by The Aston Inn to answer your pressing #AVFC questions in our bumper season preview.Who's the young player to watch? What do the owners want to see? And what is Mat's Carney Chukwuemeka song?Enjoy all that and more on the latest episode of Claret and Blue, the first in-person chat for over 500 days.One more thing...Regular scouting contributor David Hughes is raising money in memory of his mother who sadly passed away a few weeks ago. Please donate what you can to support the cause.https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/dahughes59-----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserverJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/JamorushtonMusic: B1BKSOED4WQF63PO Learn mor

Danny Ings was the shock deal of the summer for Villa - and James Rushton is joined by Josh Williams to go over the deal - and see why Ings could be such a difference maker for the claret and blue-----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/JamorushtonJosh Williams: https://twitter.com/DistanceCovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Rushton and Martin Laurence from WhoScored.com met up to talk about the opportunity that now faces Aston Villa in the aftermath of Jack Grealish's departure, and why there are so many reasons to be positive for fans...-----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodMartin Laurence: https://twitter.com/martinlaurence7James Rushton: https://twitter.com/Jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's finally official. Let's have a chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, who saw that one coming?!-----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and James Rushton are here to rummage through the latest Aston Villa transfer hints as Jack Grealish returns to training. Will he stay or go? Only time will tell!The pair talk about a new West Midlands transfer controversy, the social media abuse received by Tyrone Mings, and the incoming signing of Leon Bailey... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, news of an official bid from Man City for Jack Grealish was always expected, but today the Manchester club officially launched a £100m bid for the Villa star. Here's Mat Kendrick, Dan Rolinson & James Rushton trying to put an honest, open spin on today's news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Williams joins AVFC Extra to discuss Leon Bailey, his recent history, the stats behind the player and what he'll bring to Villa Park. It's an exciting time to be a Villa fan!-----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodJosh Williams: https://twitter.com/DistanceCoveredJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/JamorushtonCode: IMOIQR3XXJIMWXCZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for another round of our quick-fire Q&A (spoiler alert, we head into extra time to take all your Aston Villa questions) - we discuss Leon Bailey, Grealish's future, Wesley's comeback and how the rest of pre-season will play out.-----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of the Claret & Blue podcast we look at:

Former Villa midfielder Ray Houghton sat down with Ashley Preece to reflect on a three year period with Aston Villa in the early 90s.Ray shared how his move to Villa came about after interest from Chelsea. Tales of Doug Ellis, and his time under Big Ron. As well as lifting the lid on his breakdown in relationship with former boss Brian Little.Bumper pre-season guide: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-ashley-preece-new-21019037-----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretAndBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrickDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonAshley Preece: https://twitter.com/PreeceObserverJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/Jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aston Villa are due back in pre-season just a week away at Walsall, before then we decided to look at every Aston Villa player to see where they fit in the squad hierarchy.

Our man at the Villa, Ashley Preece sat down for a 30 minute Facebook Live chat with supporters to answer all the big questions around Aston Villa