Holtecast - An Aston Villa Podcast

Happy Wednesday and welcome to another episode of the Holtecast! Things are starting to get busy for Aston Villa, so join Cole and Simon as they have their say on the latest news surrounding the football club.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Incomings - Marco Bizot has officially joined the club and fills the backup goalkeeper spot behind Emi Martinez.Outgoings - The likes of Tommi O'Reilly, Finley Munroe, Oliwier Zych and Kosta Nedeljkovic have already departed on loan; should we expect to see more young talent head out on loan this summer?What can be made of Enzo Barrenechea's move to Benfica and does it represent good business?The importance of patience when it comes to Villa's transfer dealings.The new home kit is here; what's the verdict on it?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 fans have enjoyed plenty of fantastic moments with Unai Emery at the helm and with that, new arrivals have made their mark along the way. Join Cole, Simon and Tom as lads rank the football club's signings within the Unai Emery era.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?From the depths of Ross McCormack's gate to the heights of being Paul McGrath-like, we run through the players that haven't lived up to expectations, are precious gems and those that are somewhere in-between.Does Amadou Onana deserve more credit?Is Morgan Rogers our most valuable player?Does anyone get stuck behind Ross McCormack's gate? Find out!STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comX: @HoltecastPodThreads: HoltecastBluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socialCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaSimon O'Regan: @SiOReganTom Nightingale @tdnightingaleEPISODE 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/

BBC Radio WM host, Daz Hale, returns to reflect on last season's campaign for Aston Villa and key decisions that the football club will have to make heading into next season.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?What did Daz make of the season that was for Unai Emery's men?Was missing out on the Champions League the end of the world?Emi Martinez and Ollie Watkins' Villa futures.Do fans of the football club need to stop looking back at the past?What has been Daz's favourite moment while working in the media this past season?STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comX: @HoltecastPodThreads: HoltecastBluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socialCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaSimon O'Regan: @SiOReganGUEST: @DazHaleWMEPISODE 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/

With the summer transfer window now open once more, Cole, Simon and Tom assess the futures of the first steam squad in what is sure to be yet another busy and challenging period for the football club.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Which first team regulars could be made available this summer?Could we see a complete overhaul in the goalkeeping department?Does Matty Cash still have a role to play in this squad?Could Youri Tielemans' or Boubacar Kamara's futue at Villa be in doubt?Is Jacob Ramsey one of the most sellable assets?STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comX: @HoltecastPodThreads: HoltecastBluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socialCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaTom Nightingale: @tdnightingaleSimon 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/

The Villa Roundtable is here! Cole is joined by Neil Dunworth, Pete Schaad and Rich Sutherland to reflect on where the 24/25 season leaves Aston Villa and look ahead to what will be a busy summer for the football club.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Right then, how are we all feeling about Aston Villa heading into the summer months?Was missing out on Champions League football the be-all and end-all?How concerned are we all about potential player sales?It's safe to say that we all have full faith in Unai Emery regardless of what happens this summer and that's the most important thing, right?How confident are we all heading into next season then?STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comX: @HoltecastPodThreads: HoltecastBluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socialCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaNeil Dunworth: @LoveMcGrathpodPete Schaad: @Holy_Trinity_AVRich Sutherland: @villaparkpodEPISODE 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/

With Aston Villa's 2024/2025 campaign now in the rearview mirrior, Cole, Simon and Seb sat down to reflect on the season that was for Unai emery's men – who was our standout player of the season? Who failed to live up to expectations? And everything in-between.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Now that the dust is setlled, how are the lads feeling about the season as a whole?Who stood out ahead of the rest within the Aston Villa squad this term?Who was a disappointment this season?What can we make of Morgan Rogers' rise and how far can he go?Did Emi Martinez really have a declining season or has that been overstated?What have been our favourite moments/memories of the 24/25 season?Is missing out on the Champions League the end of the world?How would you rate this season on a scale from 1 to 10?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/

Aston Villa's season certainly ended with plenty of chaos! Join Cole and Gather 'Round The Lamps, Andy Bates, as they try and make some sense of Sunday's frustrating loss to Manchester United shortly after the final whistle.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Just how poor was that performance from Aston Villa at Old Trafford?Let's talk about Matty Cash's passing and THAT Emi Martinez bodycheck, shall we?An officiating disaster for the ages.Europa League football certainly isn't a bad thing, is it?What's next for Unai Emery's Aston Vila?STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comX: @HoltecastPodThreads: HoltecastBluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socialCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaAndy Bates: @VillaLampEPISODE 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 final day of the 2024/2025 season is nearly here! Cole and Simon are back again to look ahead to Sunday's trip to Old Trafford and look at what's at stake for Unai Emery's men.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?How are we all feeling heading into the final match of the season?Is there any reason to fear Manchester United or Old Trafford anymore?Is a better match for Tyrone Mings or Pau Torres?Who deserves to get the start at left-back?How will the rest of the team line up on Sunday?Would finishing 6th still be deemed as a successful season?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 are taking their Champions League bid down to the final day of the 2024/2025 Premier League campaign! Join Cole and Simon as the lads reflect on a professional performance by Unai Emery's men, an emotional Emi Martinez and attempt to dissect the log jam for the last two Champions League spots.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?What did Cole and Simon make the Friday's performance at Villa Park?Defensively solid and taking care of business at the top of the pitch as well; are we seeing version one of this Villa team from Emery's first season again?Can we finally give Matty Cash the credit he deserves?Amadou Onana, the ultimate hype man!What should we make of Emi Martinez's emotional moments following the final whistle?Aston Villa can finish as high as third and as a low as seventh...talk about some final day drama!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/