Claret & Blue Podcast

THE STORY OF ISTANBUL - Inside Aston Villa's Europa League win 02.06.2026 38min

Originally posted to YouTube in a longer feature, Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick and John Townley of the Claret & Blue podcast recount their memories of that famous night in Istanbul as they watched Aston Villa lift silverware for the first time in 30 years. 🎙🎙 Huge thanks to FlixBus_UK for sending us out! FlixBus is a leading coach travel brand offering reliable, sustainable and affordable transport to over 100 UK destinations with hundreds of weekly services to and from Birmingham. As a global travel tech leader, travellers can choose from more than 3,000 locations in Europe, with tickets starting at just £4.49 - https://x.com/flixbus_uk EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Download SAILY and use code claretandblue at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/claretandblue 📱 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New kit launched, end of season awards & when can we talk about transfers? 29.05.2026 56min

Dan Rolinson is joined by Mat Kendrick and John Townley LIVE for one final podcast in May to round off the 2025/26 season. 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Download SAILY and use code claretandblue at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/claretandblue 📱 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Istanbul comedown, Champions League aim & feeling euphoric... 27.05.2026 36min

Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick and John Townley are back at Poddymoor Heath HQ to discuss Istanbul (obviously) and answer some of your questions from the Mailbag. Europa Winners special: http://www.reachshops.co.uk/villa Live show tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aston-villa-europa-league-winners-party-live-podcast-tickets-1990412682915 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Download SAILY and use code claretandblue at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/claretandblue 📱 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watching at Bardell's, the parade scenes & tears with my daughter... 25.05.2026 28min

Dan Rolinson is joined by Dan Bardell, Rob Warner and Ty Bracey - who all watched the Europa League Final in Birmingham, and then attended the parade together. The trio offer the podcast a flavour of what it was like to celebrate European glory from back home. 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Download SAILY and use code claretandblue at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/claretandblue 📱 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The European Champions WIN AGAIN away at Man City 24.05.2026 42min

The final game of the season for Aston Villa, which absolutely nobody cares about. Up The European Champions! 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Download SAILY and use code claretandblue at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/claretandblue 📱 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's talk about Aston Villa's special night in Istanbul 22.05.2026 1h 13min

Come and join us for a very special live edition of the podcast as Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick and John Townley celebrate Europa League glory. 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Download SAILY and use code claretandblue at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/claretandblue 📱 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trying to make sense of that Europa League triumph 22.05.2026 22min

Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick and John Townley meet in Istanbul Airport to reflect on Europa League glory. Huge thanks to FlixBus_UK for sending us out!FlixBus is a leading coach travel brand offering reliable, sustainable and affordable transport to over 100 UK destinations with hundreds of weekly services to and from Birmingham. As a global travel tech leader, travellers can choose from more than 3,000 locations in Europe, with tickets starting at just £4.49 https://x.com/flixbus_uk 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Download SAILY and use code claretandblue at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/claretandblue 📱 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prince William meets Claret & Blue after Istanbul victory 21.05.2026 16min

After the celebrations began to slow down a little in the Tupras Stadium, Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick heard their names called by the future King of England for a post-Europa League chat. Huge thanks to FlixBus_UK for sending us out! FlixBus is a leading coach travel brand offering reliable, sustainable and affordable transport to over 100 UK destinations with hundreds of weekly services to and from Birmingham. As a global travel tech leader, travellers can choose from more than 3,000 locations in Europe, with tickets starting at just £4.49 - https://x.com/flixbus_uk 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Download SAILY and use code claretandblue at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/claretandblue 📱 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ASTON VILLA ARE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS AGAIN 21.05.2026 18min

WE'VE BLOODY DONE IT!!! 🎙🎙 Huge thanks to FlixBus_UK for sending us out! FlixBus is a leading coach travel brand offering reliable, sustainable and affordable transport to over 100 UK destinations with hundreds of weekly services to and from Birmingham. As a global travel tech leader, travellers can choose from more than 3,000 locations in Europe, with tickets starting at just £4.49 - https://x.com/flixbus_uk EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Download SAILY and use code claretandblue at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/claretandblue 📱 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An unfiltered, honest conversation about Villa in the Europa League Final 19.05.2026 1h 9min

Before jetting off to Istanbul, Dan Rolinson invited Sam 'Lenny' Leonard, Ty Bracey, Sam Tighe & Matt Lynch onto The Villa Social to preview the Europa League Final. 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Download SAILY and use code claretandblue at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/claretandblue 📱 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Looking ahead to the BIGGEST Aston Villa match for 44 years 18.05.2026 1h 5min

Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick and John Townley get together outside Villa Park before 48 hours before Aston Villa head to play in the Europa League Final. 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Download SAILY and use code claretandblue at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/claretandblue 📱 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ASTON VILLA ARE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE AGAIN! 16.05.2026 1h 4min

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick went live after Aston Villa qualify for next season's Champions League. 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Download SAILY and use code claretandblue at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/claretandblue 📱 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do Aston Villa approach the Liverpool game? 14.05.2026 39min

Dan Rolinson and John Townley preview Aston Villa's final home game of the season against fellow Champions League chasers Liverpool... 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Download SAILY and use code claretandblue at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/claretandblue 📱 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One week to go until Villa's biggest game of a generation 13.05.2026 27min

On today's Claret & Brew, Dan Rolinson is joined by Mat Kendrick and John Townley for a natter about the Europa League Final. Dan also springs a surprise quiz for Mat and Dan to test their Freiburg knowledge... 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Download SAILY and use code claretandblue at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/claretandblue 📱 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mascot fights, takeaway experts & how good are Freiburg?! 12.05.2026 32min

Dan Rolinson and Dan Bardell are back once again with another edition of Tuesday Club. On today's agenda: Takeaways, the tip, Freiburg, and who could leave in the summer? 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Download SAILY and use code claretandblue at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/claretandblue 📱 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logical Villa thinking, Rogers' form & the drama Townley wanted... 11.05.2026 1h 3min

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back with a Mailbag Monday episode, this time streamed live on YouTube. 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Download SAILY and use code claretandblue at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/claretandblue 📱 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oh Aston Villa why must you do this to us?! 10.05.2026 26min

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick begrudgingly discuss Villa's 2-2 draw away at already relegated Burnley. 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Download SAILY and use code claretandblue at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/claretandblue 📱 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What Aston Villa need to do to finish in the top four... 09.05.2026 40min

Dan Rolinson and John Townley preview Aston Villa's trip to Burnley where three points feels absolutely crucial in their aim to secure Champions League football. We also discuss the ticket situation with Villa's "Warehouse" venue, plus the decision NOT to screen the final inside Villa Park. 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Download SAILY and use code claretandblue at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/claretandblue 📱 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ASTON VILLA ARE EUROPA LEAGUE FINALISTS 08.05.2026 1h 12min

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are live to discuss Villa's emphatic win over Nottingham Forest. 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Download SAILY and use code claretandblue at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/claretandblue 📱 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aston Villa OUTCLASS Forest on their way to Istanbul! 08.05.2026 1h 19min

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick return from Villa Park and try and share their immediate post-match feelings as Aston Villa are heading to Istanbul! 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Download SAILY and use code claretandblue at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/claretandblue 📱 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices