Holtecast - An Aston Villa Podcast

Ladies and genlteman, welcome to Fortress Villa Park! Join Cole and Simon as the lads discuss Aston Villa’s come from behind victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday, Pau Torres’ overall impact, Ollie Watkins’ shooting boots, and much more. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?It took a good while, but Unai Emery’s men finally broke through in the 87th minute and never looked back; what did the lads make of the performance at Villa Park?The subs really made an impact yesterday, didn’t they?Pau Torres has recieved plenty of stick for some of the defensive errors thus far this season; is any of that blame fair or are some of us Aston Villa fans being a little short-sighted?What can be made of Nicolo Zaniolo’s performance on Saturday?It was deemed offside, but how stunning was Diaby’s finish in the first half?!Duran’s the man! Can we rely on the forward more than originally expected this season?Right then, let’s settle this...should the foul on Ollie Watkins in the Crystal Palace penalty area a penalty?Do they lads have any more concerns about Watkins’ goalscoring slump?The lads spend some time answering Twitter/X questions.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

A frustrating performance at Anfield isn’t what any Villa fan wanted, but there are still plenty of things to take away from the match. As a result, Cole was joined by Dom Phillips to discuss Aston Villa’s 3-0 loss to Liverpool on Sunday and what this mixed start to the season means for Unai Emery’s men. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Well then, that certainly didn’t go the way many of us hoped it would - what did the lads make of the match at Anfield on Sunday?Is it fair to say that there was a lack of cohesion and urgency from an Aston Villa perspective against Liverpool?Did Villa give Liverpool too much respect on the day?The injury bug bites again! Diego Carlos comes off; what could this mean for Villa going forward?Is there a case for Youri Tielemans to finally get his first Premier League start for Villa after the international break given today’s mixed performances in the midfield?Lack of leadership? The lads discuss the constant conversation around on-field leadership and if there’s any cause for concern.Two wins and two losses to start the season - is that a fair outcome given the circumstances?Surely there’s still a few things to be positive about even after today’s loss, right?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @7500ToHolteCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaDom Phillips: @domphillips02EPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa

Our Seb was joined by former Liverpool and Preston North End striker, Neil Mellor, to discuss Liverpool’s transfer business, the Reds’ season thus far, and look ahead to Sunday’s clash at Anfield. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Well then, what has Neil made of Liverpool’s start to the season thus far?What can be made of Darwin Nunez’s resurgence against Newcastle United last weekend - could this be the start of a consistent run of form for the Liverpool attacker?What are Neil’s thoughts on Liverpool’s summer transfer business so far and what does he expect to happen before the window shuts on September 1st (today)?Given how last season would have been rather disappointing for Liverpool fans, what are the expectations for the rest of the season?How important is the atmosphere at Anfield?What has Neil made of Aston Villa since Unai Emery took charge last season?Right then, who’s feeling more confident ahead of Sunday?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @7500ToHolteGUEST - Twitter: @NeilMellor33EPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa

With three wins in a row for Unai Emery’s men and a 5-0 aggregate lead over Hibernian thanks to a strong display in the first leg of the Europa Conference League play-offs, Aston Villa head into Thursday with plenty of confidence. A now Lee Johnson-less Hibs travel to Villa Park and with that in mind, Seb was once again joined by Patrick McPartlin of the Edinburgh Evening News to discuss the second leg, what we can expect from the away side this time around, and much more.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?At time of recording, it’s been nearly a week since the first leg took place at Easter Road - what did Patrick make of the first leg performance/result?Well, Lee Johnson is gone now, so what should we expect from a Johnson-less Hibernian?Have Hibs’ season objectives changed since the dismissal of Lee Johnson?From Patrick’s point of view, what will the objective of the return leg be for Hibs?What does Patrick make of Hibs’ transfer activity as of late?Right then, how are the lads feeling ahead of this one at Villa Park?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!GUEST - Twitter: @p_mcpartlinSTAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @7500ToHolteEPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa

Aston Villa’s quality shone through at Turf Moor on Sunday as Unai Emery’s men took all three points against Burnley. Cole and Seb sat down to give us their take on the match and discuss Villa’s new mentality in the transfer window. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Three wins in a row in all competitions, with 12 goals scored and 1 goal conceded within that timeframe is pretty mint, isn’t it?Away trips to Turf Moor are never easy, but Aston Villa handled today’s assignment with a high degree of professionalism and determination to get the job done - what did the lads make of the victory over Burnley on Sunday?Lucas Digne continues to impress - how important is the left-back given his recent strong form and surely this means he’s sticking around for the foreseeable future?How impressive was Matty Cash today and does a wing-back/attacking role suit him better?Moussa Diaby is just pure class, isn’t he?It was a brief cameo, but what can be made of Nicolo Zaniolo’s Villa debut?Cameron Archer departs the football club after moving to Sheffield United earlier on Sunday for a reported £18.5 million fee, which includes a buy-back clause - what did the lads make of the news and what does this mean for Villa in terms of how they’ll conduct business in the future?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @7500ToHolteCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaSebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8EPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa

Our Seb was joined by Nathan from the Burnley fan channel, TurfCast, to discuss The Clarets’ renaissance under the leadership of Vincent Kompany, their hopes for the season, and look ahead to Sunday’s clash at Turf Moor. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Well, it certainly didn’t take Burnley long to find their way back into the Premier League, with Vincent Kompany’s side storming through the Championship last season and giving teams plenty of food for thought during the early days of the 2023/2024 season - what are the expectations for Burnley this season?What had Nathan made of Burnley’s transfer business thus far?What is Kompany’s ceiling with Burnley and as a manager?From Nathan’s perspective, what has he made of the job that Unai Emery has done at Aston Villa thus far?Aaron Ramsey is a claret - what did Nathan make of the signing?Who’s feeling more confident ahead of Sunday's clash at Turf Moor then?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @7500ToHolteGUEST - Twitter: @TurfCastPodcastEPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa

Well, I think it’s safe to say that Unai Emery wasn’t messing about at Easter Road on Wednesday! Join Cole and Simon as they discuss Aston Villa’s impressive away performance in the first leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League Play-Offs and what this result could mean heading into the second leg next week. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?GOALLIE WATKINS IS ON FIRE - The lads revel in the brilliance of Ollie Watkins’ performance in Scotland, with the striker securing a hat-trick at Easter Road.What to do with Lucas Digne? A hat-trick of assists for the French left-back will give many Villa fans plenty of food for thought heading into the final days of the transfer window.So, do we all feel super confident after scoring 9 goals in two games? I bet we all do!What can we make of John McGinn’s performance on Wednesday, with the Villa captain returning to his old stomping grounds and leading his current side to a very convincing victory?The lads discuss what this result will mean for Aston Villa heading into the second leg of the Europa Conference League play-offs next week - will we see plenty of rotation?What’s one big take away that the lads can pull from Wednesday’s impressive win?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

For the first match preview podcast of the 2023/2024 season, our Sebastian Bacon chatted with Patrick McPartlin of the Edinburgh Evening News to discuss Lee Johnson, what we can expect from Hibernian on Wednesday, and much more. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?It’s certainly been a long time since Aston Villa have been competing in European competition, so let’s dust off the cobwebs, sit back, and enjoy the ride - shall we?What has Patrick made of Hibernian’s journey throughout the Europa Conference League qualification rounds thus far?Hibs currently sit 11th in the Scottish Premiership and with a match against Livingston on Saturday, how does Patrick think Lee Johnson will prioritize his side between domestic and European competition?What is the general perception in regards to Lee Johnson within the Hibs fan base?What sort of reception does Patrick think John McGinn will receive at Easter Road?What can Villa fans expect from Lee Johnson’s men on Wednesday?How do the lads see the first leg going at Easter Road?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!GUEST - Twitter: @p_mcpartlinSTAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @7500ToHolteEPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa

Cole, Simon, Tom, and Seb got together to bask in the glory of Aston Villa’s first win of the season, beating Everton 4-0 at Villa Park on Sunday. Bring on Hibs on Wednesday! You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Sunday’s win over Everton was certainly pleasing on the eyes! What did the lads make of the victory at Villa Park?We’re typically pretty harsh on Leon Bailey on this podcast (maybe saying we’re pretty harsh is putting it lightly), but the Jamaican winger actually had a strong performance today before hobbling off with a slight knock (surprise, surprise!) - was this just Bailey being good against Everton again or could this be a starting point for the attacker to work from?Aside from all of the transfer news and gossip, Lucas Digne also put in a promising performance, but could it be too little too late for the French left-back in terms of continuing his career as an Aston Villa player?What are the biggest takeaways from Sunday's win?It was pretty pleasing to see Diego Carlos put Neal Maupay in his back pocket, wasn't it?Moussa Diaby is class at football, pass it on!So, who’s feeling confident ahead of the trip to Hibernian on Wednesday?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: @SiOReganTom Nightingale: @tdnightingaleSebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8EPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa