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Plenty of people have talked to Villa icon Stiliyan Petrov before, but we can guarantee you something a little bit different...Mat Kendrick was able to keep Stan hooked with our new game of, well, it doesn't really have a name, but we just pick questions from a mug now. For Villa's famous 19, we had 19 questions and through a marathon sitting, Stan answered them all, and seemingly with glee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've chosen 4 nominees for Aston Villa's best player of 2020. There's a standout name, of course, but can a case be made for the 3 others to take home the crown?CAST YOUR VOTE: https://www.fansfootballeroftheyear.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's AVFC Extra we caught up with former Premier League referee Mark Halsey, the man in the middle when Thierry Henry scored *that* quick free kick and Dion Dublin dropped *that* headbutt on Robbie Savage.We also quizzed him on his thoughts on officiating in 2020, the state of VAR and if it can be improved, as well as reviewing some key decisions Aston Villa have suffered in the last 18 months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mat Kendrick, James Rushton & Dan Rolinson reflect on a defeat for Aston Villa against West Ham United-----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonMat Kendrick: https://twitter.com/MatKendrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Dan Rolinson and Ashley Preece as our viewers quiz our Villa writer on all things claret & blue. Do Villa need to do any business in January? Is a move for Dele Alli possible? What are Jack Grealish's Aston Villa ambitions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andreas Weimann joins the Claret & Blue podcast for an in depth interview on his Aston Villa career including that night away at Rapid Vienna, the Peace Cup, blossoming under Paul Lambert in that partnership with Gabriel Agbonlahor and Christian Benteke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Rushton sat down with the co-author of 'Football's Black Pioneers' Bill Hern to learn more about a genuine Aston Villa history maker, Willie Clarke. He was Aston Villa's first black footballer and also secured the record of the first black player to score a goal in the English Football League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Dan Rolinson & Mat Kendrick to reflect on another defeat for Aston Villa at Villa Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gareth Barry joins Mat Kendrick on a very special Claret & Blue podcast as we quiz Gareth on his 12 years spent at Aston Villa, his affection for the club, 'that' News of the World interview, the Liverpool transfer saga and his favourite footballing memories in this hour-long interview.

On a new AVFC Extra James Rushton and David Hughes discuss Aston Villa's triumph over Arsenal, potential European football for the Villa, the magic of Jack Grealish and the numbers behind Ollie Watkins' success... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and James Rushton join Ashley Preece to catch up about Aston Villa's start in a special Q&A edition of Claret & Blue.Where can Villa finish? What should they do in January? Which Villan is next for an England call-up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson reflect on a cracking win for Aston Villa away at the Emirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of AVFC Extra we're joined by injury expert Ben Dinnery to take an in-depth look at the injuries sustained by Wesley and Tom Heaton on New Year's Day against Burnley.Topics covered:03:21 - What exactly was the injury Wesley got?05:17 - How a player returns from such a serious problem07:04 - Why do you some players take longer to recover?10:35 - The pressure of setting a return date20:09 - The psychological impact of a long term injury24:12 - Difference in recovery between professionals and the general public27:14 - Tom Heaton's injury32:19 - Weirdest injury stories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A strange game of two halves at Villa Park this afternoon. -----------------------------------------------------------------Keep up to date with our latest episodes: https://bit.ly/ClaretBlueNewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretBluePodDan Rolinson: https://twitter.com/DanRolinsonJames Rushton: https://twitter.com/Jamorushton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kerry Lenihan of the Aston & Nechells Food Bank joins James Rushton for an #AVFC Extra that focuses on how the good a club like Aston Villa can do for its community - as well as the direct fan action that leads to results and why it is needed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another week, another AVFC Extra - this time, James Rushton is joined by Jon Mackenzie of All Stats Aren't We to take a look at how Leeds United were able to hand Aston Villa their first loss of the season.Topics covered:02:12 - A great start to the season for both clubs05:52 - Explaining Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds United style08:57 - Trying to stop Jack Grealish13:10 - Was that a typical Leeds United performance?16:08 - Bielsa's pre match preparations20:47 - Leeds' decision making27:32 - Leeds were well prepared to stop Grealish30:42 - Assessing the three goals33:57 - Did anyone catch the eye in a Villa shirt?35:42 - It's just one game... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson to reflect on Aston Villa's first loss in the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley Preece is joined by LeedsLive editor Joe Mewis to look ahead to Friday night's game as Dean Smith and Aston Villa host Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're delighted to be joined by former Villa winger and fitness expert Tony Daley on today's episode of AVFC Extra.Topics covered:01:35 - Does Tony Daley miss coaching?03:12 - The differences between training athletes and the general public04:30 - Wanting to be the fittest at the football club06:14 - The genuine advantages of being the fitter side07:58 - What is '100% fitness'? 12:31 - How do squad players keep their fitness levels up?14:42 - How footballers kept fit during lockdown18:30 - Could the tighter football schedule produce more injuries?20:15 - What happens during a football medical?22:44 - How football got 'more serious' in the 90s29:30 - How training methods have developed31:50 - The match-day routine for footballers35:10 - Mental health problems as a footballer41:14 - How frustrating is it to sustain injuries?47:45 - On Jack Grealish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Dan Rolinson, James Rushton and Mat Kendrick for some instant reaction to Aston Villa's victory away at Leicester City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices