{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5f6be89b75286b3c779e140d/677352156768fc4271cb8093?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why are Aston Villa consistently inconsistent in 2024?","description":"<p>It certainly wasn't the end to 2024 that Aston Villa fans were hoping for, with a loss away at Newcastle United and a hectic draw against Brighton, which leaves fans heading into 2025 with more questions than answers. Tune in as Cole and Seb discuss officiating blunders, defensive concerns and try to look positively into a new year that surely will be filled with more Villa-related action.</p><p><em>You can listen for FREE on&nbsp;</em><a href=\"https://shows.acast.com/holtecast-an-aston-villa-podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Acast</em></a><em>,&nbsp;</em><a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/holtecast-an-aston-villa-podcast/id1534074397\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Apple Podcasts</em></a><em>, and&nbsp;</em><a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/7yJ4AR2y5mfZOtKZm7p93B\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Spotify</em></a><em>&nbsp;- dig in!</em></p><p><strong>WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?</strong></p><ul><li>A difficult loss on the road and a frustrating draw at Villa Park to round out 2024; does the last few days perfectly summarize Aston Villa's season thus far?</li><li>Officiating in England is just appalling, isn't it?</li><li>Defensively, why are Villa such a mess?</li><li>Tyrone Mings' impact and role in the team.</li><li>Are fans relying on some January transfer magic a little too much?</li><li>Looking ahead to, hopefully, a positive 2025!</li></ul><p><strong><u>STAY CONNECTED:</u></strong></p><p>Email:&nbsp;<em>holtecast@gmail.com</em></p><p>Twitter:&nbsp;<em>@HoltecastPod</em></p><p>Cole Pettem: <em>@TalkAstonVilla</em></p><p>Sebastian Bacon: <em>@SebastianBacon8</em></p><p><strong>EPISODE NOTES:</strong></p><p>Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.</p><p>Donate today to support a fantastic charity: <a href=\"https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/</a></p>","author_name":"Holtecast"}