Holtecast - An Aston Villa Podcast

Well, it certainly wasn't a good week for Aston Villa, with consecutive losses to Manchester City and Crystal Palace. With only a few games remaining in the Premier League, it's now a big week leading up to Fulham's trip to Villa Park, so Cole and Simon got together to look at the bigger picture (or at least attempt to).You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Should we be concerned about last week's performances heading into the final four matches of the season?Why can't Unai Emery seem to figure out Crystal Palace?Mings versus Torres.There's a real sense of negativity following Saturday's poor performance at Wembley; would a win over Fulham fix that?What would be deemed a successful season at this point?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/

It's now five consecutive wins for Aston Villa in the Premier League, with Unai Emery's men now only two points off of Newcastle United in third place. Listen in as Cole and Simon discuss a massive victory at Villa Park, the squad's undeniable confidence and look ahead to the trip to Manchester City on Tuesday.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Did it truly feel like it was Aston Villa's day after Ollie Watkins' goal in the first minute?Let's get the diabolical refereeing chatter out of the way, shall we?Let's show Ian Maatsen some love!Tielemans' class and Watkins' impact.Should we be concerned about Marcio Asensio's shooting boots?The importance of heading to Manchester City on Tuesday full of confidence.How might Villa setup, with another massive week ahead?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/

Aston Villa bow out of the Champions League in style, with a 3-2 comeback win against PSG and nearly turning the tie around. Join Cole and Simon as the lads return to reflect on Tuesday's memorable performance at Villa Park and look ahead to Saturday's clash against Newcastle United.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?How proud can Aston Villa fans be of Tuesday's performance at Villa Park?Simon's thoughts on the Villa Park atmosphere on Tuesday.John McGinn's rendition of THAT Alan Hutton goal in in 2018!What's going on with Ollie Watkins?Can Villa keep the positive momentum going against Newcastle?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/

It's four Premier League wins in a row now for Unai Emery's Aston Villa, with a 3-0 win over Southampton being the latest result in a strong run of form. Listen in as Cole and Simon got together to react to a positive result on the road, Villa's sub-perb options from the bench and look ahead to Tuesday's massive clash against PSG.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?PSG, Newcastle United, Manchester City and Crystal Palace in the space of two weeks - how are we all feeling?A tame first half and convincing second half; let's talk about the importance of taking care of business!Marco Asensio joins a small group in Premier League history...Donyell Malen, a surprising super-sub!Did we see enough rotation on Saturday, with PSG in mind on Tuesday?How will Aston Villa approach PSG on Tuesday?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/

Aston Villa's trip to Paris was certainly a difficult adventure, but one that shows just how far this team has come. Join Cole and Simon as the lads return to reflect on some valuable lessons learnt away at PSG and look ahead to this weekend's trip to Southampton.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Alright, it was certainly a difficult match, but there were certainly some positives.The third goal was a sucker-punch, but the tie isn't over yet, is it?Importance of the Villa Park atmosphere next week.Heading into Southampton with plenty of confidence after a defeat.Never doubt Unai Emery!Three word reviews; the Holtecast Twitter followers react to the match!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/

Unai Emery's Aston Villa are now on a seven match unbeaten run and are heading into a massive clash with Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, with plenty of momentum. Listen in as Cole and Simon reflect on wins over Brighton and Nottingham Forest and look ahead to Villa's trip to Paris with France-based football journalist, Jonathan Johnson.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Cole and Simon give their view on Aston Villa's performances last week.A clean sheet and two wins are all that matters, right?The importance of Villa contributing as a collective group.What does Jonathan make of the two-legged affair between PSG and Villa?Does the underdog tag fit Unai Emery's Aston Villa?Right then, how are we all feeling ahead of Wednesday's first leg in Paris?STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comX: @HoltecastPodThreads: HoltecastBluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socialCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaSimon O'Regan: @SiOReganGUEST: @Jon_LeGossipEPISODE 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/

Aston Villa are off to Wembley for a date with Crystal Palace in the FA Cup Semi-Finals! Cole, Seb and Simon return to chat about all things Villa in the wake of victory and a clean sheet at Deepdale against Preston North End on Sunday.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?How do the lads feel about Aston Villa's performance?Marcus Rashford's big performance at Deepdale.Three clean sheets in a row! What has changed?A little Boubacar Kamara love-in!How important will squad rotation be with a busy schedule to finish off the season?With Crystal Palace at Wembley on the horizon, are we all feeling confident enough?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/

Former Preston North End striker, Neil Mellor, joins Cole and Simon for a chinwag ahead of Preston v Aston Villa in the FA Cup Quarter-Finals.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?We're FINALLY back after a long and dreaded international break - hooray!What has Neil made of Preston's season thus far?Could Preston take the next step in becoming a promotion candidate in the near future?How has life been under the stewardship of Paul Heckingbottom?No Kaine Kesler-Hayden for Preston this weekend...a big problem for the hosts?What has Neil made of Aston Villa this season?Right then, who’s feeling more confident ahead of Sunday?STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comX: @HoltecastPodCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaSimon O'Regan: @SiOReganGUEST - X: @NeilMellor33EPISODE 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/

The Aston Villa train is going full steam ahead heading into the latter stages of the 2024/2025 campaign, with Unai Emery's men set to compete in the quarter-finals of the Champions League and FA Cup alongside their bid for a European place in the Premier League. Join Cole, Simon and Seb as the lads look ahead to Villa's clash with PSG next month and try to get some perspective on a busy run-in for the boys in claret and blue.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Tot ziens, Brugge and bonjour, PSG! How are the lads feeling ahead of next month's two-legged tie against the French giants?Are Aston Villa hitting form at just the right time?Is a top 5 finish still realistic given Villa's remaining batch of Premier League fixtures?It's certainly a privelege to witness Villa competing on three fronts in the final months of the season, isn't it?STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @HoltecastPodCole 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/