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577. ASTON VILLA 3-1 NOTTINGHAM FOREST: A very happy Villa New Year!
56:14||Ep. 577Fortress Villa Park continues to stand strong, with Aston Villa securing a 3-1 win against Dean Dyche's Nottingham Forest. Listen in as Cole and Simon talk through their thoughts on how it played out and look ahead to Wednesday's trip to Selhurst Park.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?What did the lads make of the overall performance on Saturday?Is Ollie Watkins on track to have a strong second half of the season?A true captain's performance from John McGinn and that goal celebration.Villa in strong form and Palace in sluggish form; what should we expect to see on Wednesday?STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comX: @HoltecastPodThreads: HoltecastBluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socialCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaSimon O'Regan: @SiOReganEPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/
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576. UNDER THE LIGHTS | Arsenal end Aston Villa's winning run with statement win
32:26||Ep. 576Aston Villa's impressive winning run ended at 11 matches as Unai Emery's men fell to a 4-1 loss at the hands of Arsenal. Join Cole, Seb and Simon as the lads talk through a tough result in North London and look ahead to Nottingham Forest's visit to Villa Park on Saturday.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?A true tale of two halves; what changed for Villa in the second half?Did Villa's growing injury/suspension list finally catch up with them in North London?What's going on with Emi Martinez and corners?Are there any positives to take from the match?Can Villa quickly turn things around against Forest on Saturday?STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comX: @HoltecastPodThreads: HoltecastBluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socialCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaSimon O'Regan: @SiOReganSebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8EPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/
575. CHELSEA 1-2 ASTON VILLA: Walking in a Watkins wonderland!
30:07||Ep. 575Unai Emery's Aston Villa simply don't know how to quit! Listen in as Cole and Seb return to discuss an Ollie Watkins inspired come from behind win at Stamford Bridge and look ahead to a tricky trip to North London against Arsenal on Tuesday.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Are Villa fortunate to come away with all three points or was the result deserved?Emery's timely tactical tweaks.Super-sub Watkins and his very encouraging second half performance.How will Villa manage on Tuesday without Matty Cash and Boubacar Kamara?Could Villa really make it 12 wins on the bounce?!STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comX: @HoltecastPodThreads: HoltecastBluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socialCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaSebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8EPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/
574. ASTON VILLA 2-1 MANCHESTER UNITED: Morgan Rogers' Christmas wish!
51:51||Ep. 574It's now 10 wins in a row for Aston Villa as Morgan Rogers shines once again to secure an important three points against Manchester United at Villa Park. Listen in as Cole, Seb and Simon talk through it all and look ahead to the trip to Chelsea on Saturday.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?What did the lads make of the performance at Villa Park?How does this team continue to find different ways to win?Have Aston Villa exercised a long-standing demon by beating United?With Villa now 7 points clear of 4th in the table, how much of an advantage does that give Emery's men?What should we expect heading into Saturday's trip to Stamford Bridge?STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comX: @HoltecastPodThreads: HoltecastBluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socialCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaSimon O'Regan: @SiOReganSebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8EPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/
573. WEST HAM UNITED 2-3 ASTON VILLA: Are you not entertained?
34:43||Ep. 573Aston Villa have now won 9 consecutive matches in all competitions, with a 3-2 comeback win away at West Ham being the latest feather in Unai Emery's magical cap. Join Cole and Andy as the lads relive Sunday's events and look ahead to Manchester United's trip to Villa Park on Sunday.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?How do Aston Villa continue to produce these magical moments this season?The importance of contributing as a team.Are we seeing Morgan Rogers take yet another step in his development?Should Villa fear anyone at this point?Manchester United on Sunday; can Villa fill us with Christmas cheer on Sunday?STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comX: @HoltecastPodThreads: HoltecastBluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socialCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaAndy Bates: @VillaLampEPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/
572. UNDER THE LIGHTS | Terrific Tielemans seals eighth consecutive win
28:02||Ep. 572Happy Friday and welcome back to another edition of "Under The Lights" as Cole and Dom return to talk through Aston Villa's 2-1 win over FC Basel in Switzerland and look ahead Sunday's trip away at West Ham United.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Another case of Unai Emery's men taking care of business; what did the lads make of the performance?What does Villa's 8th consecutive win mean to the team and supporters?Evann Guessand's role and development within the Villa squad.How important has squad depth been this season?What should we expect to see against West Ham on Sunday?STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comX: @HoltecastPodThreads: HoltecastBluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socialCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaDom Phillips: @_domphillipsEPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/
571. ASTON VILLA 2-1 ARSENAL: Unai Emery's Villans mean business!
44:15||Ep. 571Aston Villa went toe-to-toe with Arsenal and handed the league leaders their first loss in 19 matches. Join Cole and Tom as they react to a memorable day at Villa Park.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?How are the lads feeling after an incredible match at Villa Park?What does the win over Arsenal and Aston Villa's strong form mean heading into the busy holiday season?Pau Torres' importance and development.Just how special is this group of players?Are Villa in the title race or is it too early to tell?STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comX: @HoltecastPodThreads: HoltecastBluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socialCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaTom Nightingale: @tdnightingaleEPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/