Holtecast - An Aston Villa Podcast

Aston Villa maintained their perfect start in the Champions League following a 3-1 victory over Viking FK on Wednesday evening. Listen in as Cole and Tom got together moments after the final whistle to reflect on a third consecutive win and look ahead to Manchester City’s visit to Villa Park on Saturday.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?🟣 Yet another pleasing night in the Champions League!🔵 Was this Alysson’s coming out party?🟣 Joao Gomes’ versatility.🔵 No left-back? No problem!🟣 Can Villa keep their impressive form going against Manchester City?STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comX: @HoltecastPodThreads: HoltecastBluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.social

Unai Emery's Aston Villa continue to build momentum following Saturday's 1-0 away at Newcastle United. With that in mind, join Cole and Simon as the lads reflect on a second consecutive win on Tyneside and look ahead to Wednesday's Champions League clash against Viking FK at Villa Park.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?🟣 Emery's Aston Villa 2.0 clicking into gear and meaning business!🔵 Villa's left-back dilemma.🟣 Mbaye, Manzambi and Jackson; Villa youthful attack shines bright.🔵 Give the likes of Lindelof and Mings plenty of credit!🟣 What should we expect to see against Viking FK?STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comX: @HoltecastPodThreads: HoltecastBluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.social

Aston Villa continued their strong form in the Champions League on Wednesday evening, with a dominant 6-0 victory over Fenerbahçe. Listen in as Cole and the returning Tom Nightingale reflect on a memorable night at Villa Park and look ahead to Saturday's trip to Newcastle.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?🟣 A historical European night at Villa Park.🔵 Nicolas Jackson's strong form continues.🟣 Ross Barkley's rises to the challenge!🔵 Johan Manzambi's superb positioning.🟣 Can Villa keep the good vibes going away at Newcastle?STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comX: @HoltecastPodThreads: HoltecastBluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.social

Aston Villa returned to action on Saturday, but were only able to hang on for a point against a strong Brentford side. Join Cole and Simon as they go through and try to make sense of all the latest talking points surrounding the football club.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?🟣 Signs of attacking intent, but still some defensive lapses to clean up; was a draw a fair result?🔵 How concerned should we be about Villa's recent defensive performances?🟣 Jackson's poacher-like qualities and McGinn's ability to lead by example.🔵 Are we seeing more positive than negative signs from this Villa side?🟣 Fenerbahçe in the Champions League and the lack of recent success at Villa Park.STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comX: @HoltecastPodThreads: HoltecastBluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.social

With the lengthy international break nearly over and Aston Villa's return to competitive action just around the corner, Cole and Simon had the pleasure of sitting down with The Athletic's Aston Villa writer, Jacob Tanswell, for a quick catch up on Villa's hectic summer, the season thus far and what lies ahead.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?🟣 Jacob's initial thoughts on how the summer went and Villa's start to the season.🔵 Was there really a proper replacement if Tammy Abraham had left in the summer window?🟣 What can we expect from Taylor Harwood-Bellis?🔵 Could Alejandro Garnacho turn into another Harvey Elliot situation?🟣 Has summer player sales put the club in a much stronger position heading in the future?STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comX: @HoltecastPodThreads: HoltecastBluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socialGUEST: @J_Tanswell

Unai Emery's men returned to winnings ways on Wednesday night, with a 3-1 win over Coventry City in the third round of the Carabao Cup. Listen in as Cole and Simon reflect on Aston Villa's second win of the season and look ahead to the trip to North London on Saturday.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?🟣 A relatively comfortable outing in Coventry.🔵 Taylor Hardwood-Bellis' steady Villa debut.🟣 George Hemmings excites and Ibrahim Mbaye dazzles.🔵 Should we read much into Alejandro Garnacho's lack of involvement?🟣 Can Villa secure a first Premier League win of season on the road at Spurs?STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comX: @HoltecastPodThreads: HoltecastBluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.social

Aston Villa's slow start to the season continues (albeit they finally scored a Premier League goal) and with Wednesday's trip to Coventry on the horizon, join Cole, Simon and Seb as they catch up on the latest Aston Villa chatter.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?🟣 Aston Villa's injury woes continue...🔵 Is there any redemption for Tammy Abraham's Villa career?🟣 Aaron Wan Bissaka's early Villa struggles.🔵 Johan Manzambi and Ibrahim Mbaye's debuts.🟣 Can Unai Emery afford to heavily rotate the squad on Wednesday?STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comX: @HoltecastPodThreads: HoltecastBluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.social

Welcome back to the first Under The Lights edition of the Holtecast for the 2026/2027 campaign and with that, Aston Villa secured their first win of the season! Join Cole and The Holte Roar's, Michael Plant as the lads discuss an important victory on the road for Unai Emery's men and look ahead to Nottingham Forest's visit to Villa Park on Saturday.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Just how vital was Tuesday's win in Bruges in terms of potentially kick starting Villa's season?Let's gush over Zion Suzuki's ball distribution some more, shall we?John McGinn; leading by example and his role within Emery's system.Nicolas Jackson's off the mark and ready to impress!Joao Gomes' redeeming Champions League debut.What should we expect from Villa against Nottingham Forest on Saturday?STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comX: @HoltecastPodThreads: HoltecastBluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.social