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Holtecast - An Aston Villa Podcast

Welcome to the Holtecast - An Aston Villa Podcast; established by #AVFC fans for #AVFC fans! In association with @7500ToHolte. 
Latest Episode3/27/2023

How far can Unai Emery take Aston Villa?

Ep. 425
Cole and Simon are joined by Neil Dunworth from the For The Love of Paul McGrath podcast to discuss the rise of Aston Villa under Unai Emery, what has changed within the football club since the Spaniard became Villa boss, and look ahead to the final stretch of the 2022/2023 Premier League campain. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?What have the lads made of Unai Emery’s time as Aston Villa boss thus far?When’s the last time any of us felt this confident in a Villa manager/head coach?Is it fair to say that the collective group/squad has improved massively under Emery?Which players have improved the most under Emery?With the final stretch of the 2022/2023 campaign nearly underway, how confident do the lads feel about the final run-in of fixtures and could we see Villa finish within the top 10?May be a bold shout, but should we dare even ask if we could see Villa finishing in the top 7 by the end of the season?!On a scale of 1 (poor) to 4 (Excellent), how do the lads rate the job Unai Emery has done thus far?In Lord Unai we trust!!!!All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @7500ToHolteCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaSimon O’Regan: @SiOReganNeil Dunworth: @LoveMcGrathpodEPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa
3/27/2023

How far can Unai Emery take Aston Villa?

Ep. 425
Cole and Simon are joined by Neil Dunworth from the For The Love of Paul McGrath podcast to discuss the rise of Aston Villa under Unai Emery, what has changed within the football club since the Spaniard became Villa boss, and look ahead to the final stretch of the 2022/2023 Premier League campain. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?What have the lads made of Unai Emery’s time as Aston Villa boss thus far?When’s the last time any of us felt this confident in a Villa manager/head coach?Is it fair to say that the collective group/squad has improved massively under Emery?Which players have improved the most under Emery?With the final stretch of the 2022/2023 campaign nearly underway, how confident do the lads feel about the final run-in of fixtures and could we see Villa finish within the top 10?May be a bold shout, but should we dare even ask if we could see Villa finishing in the top 7 by the end of the season?!On a scale of 1 (poor) to 4 (Excellent), how do the lads rate the job Unai Emery has done thus far?In Lord Unai we trust!!!!All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @7500ToHolteCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaSimon O’Regan: @SiOReganNeil Dunworth: @LoveMcGrathpodEPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa
3/20/2023

ASTON VILLA 3-0 BOURNEMOUTH: Delightful Dougie, magical McGinn, and Cam’s the man!

Ep. 424
Unai Emery has been making magic as Aston Villa boss and it’s a beautiful sight to see! Our Cole and Simon sat down shortly after the final whistle at Villa Park to bask in the glory of another Villa win, get all giddy over how mint Unai Emery is, and just enjoy the fact that the football club is thriving. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Considering Aston Villa seem to always struggle against Bournemouth, how are the lads feeling after a rather convincing win at Villa Park?Luiz loves a Bournemouth goal! Considering that Douglas Luiz was a player that some fans may have expected to depart the football club by now, how impressive has the midfielder been under Unai Emery?Magical McGinn - We may have all thought John McGinn had hit a ceiling in terms of his performance levels, but the Scotsman put in yet another fantastic shift on Saturday.Let’s show Tyrone Mings some love as well, eh?From a defensive point of view, are there really that many improvements that need to be made heading into the summer/next season?With Cameron Archer shining while on loan at Middlesbrough, surely the young striker has given Unai Emery plenty of food for thought heading into next season?twAll of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @7500ToHolteCole 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.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa
3/13/2023

WEST HAM UNITED 1-1 ASTON VILLA: Stalemate in London, young Villans shining on loan, and the rise of the Villa Women!

Ep. 422
Our Cole and Simon sat down as the weekend drew to a close to dissect a point gained at the London Stadium, gush over the superb performances from the club’s young talent that are out on loan, and applaud the mighty Villa Women. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Given the performance on Sunday, is it a sign of progress that sections of the Aston Villa fan base are annoyed that Unai Emery’s men didn’t take all three points at the London Stadium or is it a typical case of fans expecting too much too soon?How mint was Alex Moreno’s cross to setup Ollie Watkins’ header?Leon Bailey and West Ham’s penalty; let’s just say we weren’t fans of it.Was a draw a fair result upon further reflection?Tim Iroegbunam, Cameron Archer, and Aaron Ramsey have all been making key contributions for their respective sides while on loan; how important is it for these lads to continue to succeed and what could it mean for Villa’s loan process going forward?Villa Women have absolutely smashed it so far this season; could they break into the top four in the WSL and what does a top half finish mean for Carla Ward’s side heading into the summer?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @7500ToHolteCole 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.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa
2/27/2023

EVERTON 0-2 ASTON VILLA: Consistent Watkins, tricky Buendia, and McGinn’s resurgence!

Ep. 419
Cole and Tom were joined by Frankie from the All Villa No Filler podcast to bask in the glory of Aston Villa’s performance against Everton on Saturday and get all worked up about how exciting life under Unai Emery could be going forward. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?It certainly wasn’t pretty at times, but Aston Villa were clinical and composed when it mattered the most; what did the lads make of Saturday’s win at Goodison Park?Are we starting to see the best of Ollie Watkins again or could this be the beginning of the striker hitting even higher levels than we have seen before from him?Could John McGinn become a key cog in the Unai Emery machine going forward?How important could Emi Buendia prove to be for Villa going forward and do we all believe that he can hit a higher level of consistency that can propel him to reach the potential all fans know that he possesses?Finally, another cleansheet! Surely the strong defensive performance at Goodison has to be one of the most pleasing aspects from Saturday?Life under Unai Emery is pretty mint, eh?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @7500ToHolteCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaTom Nightingale: @tdnightingaleFrankie Maguire: @FrankieMaguire/@VillaNoFillerEPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa