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Holtecast - An Aston Villa Podcast

A Very Busy Villa Summer!

Ep. 307

Cole was joined by Seb, Tom, and Simon to discuss Villa’s transfer business thus far, the typical Jack Grealish departure rumors, and all of the latest Euros chat surrounding the club’s stars as well as the England camp.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

  • Emi Buendia and Ashley Young are already Villans during this early period of the transfer window - what do we think of the early transfer dealings so far?
  • What have the lads made of Bjorn Engels’ move to Royal Antwerp on a permanent deal and what type of replacement could we be expecting in the near future?
  • How do we all feel about the constant ‘Grealish to leave Villa’ rumors and do we think it is a possibility this summer?
  • Looking at the solid performances by Mings, the lack of playing time for Grealish, and loads of Euros chat around the home nations.
  • All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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