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&nbsp;<a href="https://shows.acast.com/holtecast-an-aston-villa-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Acast</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/holtecast-an-aston-villa-podcast/id1534074397" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7yJ4AR2y5mfZOtKZm7p93B" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>&nbsp;- dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?<ul><li>What have the lads made of Unai Emery’s time as Aston Villa boss thus far?</li><li>When’s the last time any of us felt this confident in a Villa manager/head coach?</li><li>Is it fair to say that the collective group/squad has improved massively under Emery?</li><li>Which players have improved the most under Emery?</li><li>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?</li><li>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?!</li><li>On a scale of 1 (poor) to 4 (Excellent), how do the lads rate the job Unai Emery has done thus far?</li><li>In Lord Unai we trust!!!!</li><li>All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!</li></ul>STAY CONNECTED:Email:&nbsp;holtecast@gmail.comTwitter:&nbsp;@7500ToHolteCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaSimon O’Regan: @SiOReganNeil Dunworth: @LoveMcGrathpod<h2>EPISODE NOTES:</h2>Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: <a href="https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa</a>

How far can Unai Emery take Aston Villa?

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&nbsp;<a href="https://shows.acast.com/holtecast-an-aston-villa-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Acast</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/holtecast-an-aston-villa-podcast/id1534074397" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7yJ4AR2y5mfZOtKZm7p93B" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>&nbsp;- dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?<ul><li>Considering Aston Villa seem to always struggle against Bournemouth, how are the lads feeling after a rather convincing win at Villa Park?</li><li>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?</li><li>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.</li><li>Let’s show Tyrone Mings some love as well, eh?</li><li>From a defensive point of view, are there really that many improvements that need to be made heading into the summer/next season?</li><li>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?tw</li><li>All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!</li></ul>STAY CONNECTED:Email:&nbsp;holtecast@gmail.comTwitter:&nbsp;@7500ToHolteCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaSimon O’Regan: @SiORegan<h2>EPISODE NOTES:</h2>Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: <a href="https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa</a>

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

Our Sebastian Bacon had the pleasure of speaking with friend of the podcast, Mark McAdam, to chat about Bournemouth’s season thus far and look ahead to the clash at Villa Park on Saturday. You can listen for FREE on&nbsp;<a href="https://shows.acast.com/holtecast-an-aston-villa-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Acast</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/holtecast-an-aston-villa-podcast/id1534074397" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7yJ4AR2y5mfZOtKZm7p93B" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>&nbsp;- dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?<ul><li>What has Mark made of Bournemouth’s season thus far?</li><li>Does Mark believe that Bournemouth can survive the relegation battle this season and push on in the Premier League next season?</li><li>What has been made of the job that Gary O’Neil has done as Bournemouth boss?</li><li>Did the Cherries do enough in January to set them up for success in the future?</li><li>What can Aston Villa expect from Bournemouth on Saturday at Villa Park?</li><li>How are the lads feeling ahead of Saturday’s match?</li><li>All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!</li></ul>GUEST - Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/markmcadamtv" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@markmcadamtv</a>STAY CONNECTED:Email:&nbsp;holtecast@gmail.comTwitter:&nbsp;@7500ToHolte<h2>EPISODE NOTES:</h2>Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: <a href="https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa</a>

PREVIEW | Aston Villa v Bournemouth w/ Sky Sports’ Mark McAdam!

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&nbsp;<a href="https://shows.acast.com/holtecast-an-aston-villa-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Acast</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/holtecast-an-aston-villa-podcast/id1534074397" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7yJ4AR2y5mfZOtKZm7p93B" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>&nbsp;- dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?<ul><li>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?</li><li>How mint was Alex Moreno’s cross to setup Ollie Watkins’ header?</li><li>Leon Bailey and West Ham’s penalty; let’s just say we weren’t fans of it.</li><li>Was a draw a fair result upon further reflection?</li><li>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?</li><li>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?</li><li>All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!</li></ul>STAY CONNECTED:Email:&nbsp;holtecast@gmail.comTwitter:&nbsp;@7500ToHolteCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaSimon O’Regan: @SiORegan<h2>EPISODE NOTES:</h2>Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: <a href="https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa</a>

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

Our Cole Pettem and Tom Nightingale got together to discuss Aston Villa’s 1-0 win over Crystal Palace, Super John McGinn, and Boubacar Kamara’s injury woes.You can listen for FREE on&nbsp;<a href="https://shows.acast.com/holtecast-an-aston-villa-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Acast</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/holtecast-an-aston-villa-podcast/id1534074397" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7yJ4AR2y5mfZOtKZm7p93B" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>&nbsp;- dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?<ul><li>Well, it certainly wasn’t a win that will go down in folklore, but all three points go Aston Villa’s way, so who really cares; what did the lads make of the performance at Villa Park?</li><li>How mint has John McGinn been as of late?!</li><li>What could/does the injury to Boubacar Kamara mean to Villa’s season going forward?</li><li>The lads discuss the atmosphere around the football club as of late and the need to get behind the lads while remaining patient during the early stages of the Emery era.</li><li>Emery is a brilliant manager and we’re more than comfortable this season, so let’s just enjoy the ride, eh?</li><li>All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!</li></ul>STAY CONNECTED:Email:&nbsp;holtecast@gmail.comTwitter:&nbsp;@7500ToHolteCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaTom Nightingale: @tdnightingale<h2>EPISODE NOTES:</h2>Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: <a href="https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa</a>

ASTON VILLA 1-0 CRYSTAL PALACE: Unai's Cashing In!

Our Sebastian Bacon caught up with The Eagles Beak contributor, Jon, to discuss Crystal Palace’s season thus far and look ahead to Saturday’s match at Villa Park. You can listen for FREE on&nbsp;<a href="https://shows.acast.com/holtecast-an-aston-villa-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Acast</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/holtecast-an-aston-villa-podcast/id1534074397" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7yJ4AR2y5mfZOtKZm7p93B" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>&nbsp;- dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?<ul><li>With Crystal Palace on a poor run of form as of late, what has Jon made of his sides’ performances as of late?</li><li>What can be made of Palace’s season thus far as a whole from Jon’s point of view?</li><li>Heading into the rest of the season and beyond, what is Jon hoping to see from this Palace side?</li><li>Has there been loads of chatter within the Crystal Palace fan base in regards to a potential Wilfried Zaha departure in the summer?</li><li>From an opposition perspective, what has Jon made of Unai Emery’s Aston Villa?</li><li>What should Aston Villa fans expect from Patrick Vieira’s side on Saturday?</li><li>All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!</li></ul>GUEST - Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/FPLbentekers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@FPLbentekers</a>STAY CONNECTED:Email:&nbsp;holtecast@gmail.comTwitter:&nbsp;@7500ToHolte<h2>EPISODE NOTES:</h2>Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: <a href="https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa</a>

PREVIEW | Aston Villa v Crystal Palace w/ The Eagles Beak!

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&nbsp;<a href="https://shows.acast.com/holtecast-an-aston-villa-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Acast</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/holtecast-an-aston-villa-podcast/id1534074397" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7yJ4AR2y5mfZOtKZm7p93B" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>&nbsp;- dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?<ul><li>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?</li><li>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?</li><li>Could John McGinn become a key cog in the Unai Emery machine going forward?</li><li>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?</li><li>Finally, another cleansheet! Surely the strong defensive performance at Goodison has to be one of the most pleasing aspects from Saturday?</li><li>Life under Unai Emery is pretty mint, eh?</li><li>All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!</li></ul>STAY CONNECTED:Email:&nbsp;holtecast@gmail.comTwitter:&nbsp;@7500ToHolteCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaTom Nightingale: @tdnightingaleFrankie Maguire: @FrankieMaguire/@VillaNoFiller<h2>EPISODE NOTES:</h2>Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: <a href="https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa</a>

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

Our Cole and Seb sat down to reflect on Aston Villa’s performance against Arsenal on Saturday, generally let out some Villa-related frustrations, and spend some time answering/debating listeners question, comments, and concerns. You can listen for FREE on&nbsp;<a href="https://shows.acast.com/holtecast-an-aston-villa-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Acast</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/holtecast-an-aston-villa-podcast/id1534074397" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7yJ4AR2y5mfZOtKZm7p93B" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>&nbsp;- dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?<ul><li>So what did the lads make of Saturday’s performance now that they’ve had over 24 hours to reflect on the loss to Arsenal?</li><li>Some may say the match was a tale two halves when it comes to Aston Villa’s overall performance, but surely this match was yet another perfect example of how the lads in claret and blue consistently struggle to put together a complete performance?</li><li>Throwing it back to the Stevenage game with yet another goal conceded from a corner - why do Villa continue to make the same errors?</li><li>Are we starting to see the best of Ollie Watkins again?</li><li>Arsenal versus Emi Martinez - what do the lads make of the rivalry?</li><li>The lads answer/discuss listener questions, comments, and concerns related to the Villa.</li><li>All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!</li></ul>STAY CONNECTED:Email:&nbsp;holtecast@gmail.comTwitter:&nbsp;@7500ToHolteSebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla<h2>EPISODE NOTES:</h2>Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: <a href="https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa</a>

ASTON  VILLA 2-4 ARSENAL: Last minute heartbreak!

Cole Pettem was joined by Sebastian Bacon and the returning Danny Raza to discuss Sunday’s loss away at the Etihad Stadium, where this squad currently stands under Unai Emery, Emi Martinez’s interview last week, and the man that is Jhon Durán. You can listen for FREE on&nbsp;<a href="https://shows.acast.com/holtecast-an-aston-villa-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Acast</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/holtecast-an-aston-villa-podcast/id1534074397" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7yJ4AR2y5mfZOtKZm7p93B" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>&nbsp;- dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?<ul><li>What did the lads make of our performance at the Etihad on Sunday?</li><li>With an extremely sluggish first half and a push to make matters interesting far too late in the match when it comes to the Aston Villa perspective, how much can we learn from this game?</li><li>It’s important to remember that Unai Emery’s men played a world-class side on Sunday, but was this yet another match that the Villa boss can use to continue sorting out his side going into the rest of this season and beyond?</li><li>How big of a miss was Tyrone Mings on Sunday?</li><li>Why has Villa’s midfield struggled to cope from a defenstive point of view over the last two games?</li><li>How impressive was Jhon Durán during his cameo against Manchester City and how refreshing is it to see the young forward add a different dimension to the Villa attack?</li><li>What did the lads make of Emi Martinez’s comments during his interview last week?</li><li>All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!</li></ul>STAY CONNECTED:Email:&nbsp;holtecast@gmail.comTwitter:&nbsp;@7500ToHolteSebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaDanny Raza: @RazaJourno<h2>EPISODE NOTES:</h2>Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: <a href="https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa</a>

MANCHESTER CITY 3-1 ASTON VILLA: Sluggish at the Etihad, Martinez’s interview, and Durán’s the man!

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