Holtecast - An Aston Villa Podcast

Two frustrating and fatigue-led losses in the matter of a week for Aston Villa see's Unai Emery's men crawling towards the finish line when it comes to Champions League qualification and hoping for a miracle in Greece on Thursday. Listen in as Cole, Tom, and Seb return to reflect on the week that was for the Villa, the growing injury list, and look ahead to what remains of the current campaign. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @HoltecastPod Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale Sebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8 EPISODE 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A valuable point gained or two lost? That'll be the question many Aston Villa fans are trying to answer following Saturday's 2-2 draw at Villa Park against Chelsea. Tune in as our very own Tom and Simon discuss Saturday's draw, the growing injury crisis at the football club, and try to put this fantastic season into perspective given the growing expectations within the fan base. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @HoltecastPod Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale Simon O'Regan: @SiORegan EPISODE 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa take yet another step towards Champions League qualification with a 3-1 win over Bournemouth at Villa Park on Sunday. Listen in as Cole, Simon, and Seb return to reflect on what's been a brilliant 8 days for Unai Emery's side (including Simon's trip to Lille!), Ollie Watkins' dominance, and look ahead to Chelsea on Saturday. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @HoltecastPod Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Sebastian Bacion: @SebastianBacon8 Simon O'Regan: @SiORegan EPISODE 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It certainly wasn't a performance that will be spoken about for years to come, but Aston Villa squeek through to the semi-finals of the Europa Conference League in dramatic fashion, beating LOSC Lille 4-3 on penalties. Tune in as Cole and For The Love of Paul McGrath Podcast's, Neil Dunworth, bask in the glory of Emi Martinez's brilliant shithousery, attempt to put emotions from a crazy evening into proper sentences, and look ahead to Bournemouth on Sunday. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Neil Dunworth: @LoveMcGrathpod EPISODE 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa made it a clean sweep in North London for the 2023/2024 Premier League season, with a 2-0 away win against Arsenal on Sunday. Listen in as Cole and Seb reflect on a successful week for Unai Emery's men in Europe/domestically, the brilliance of Youri Tielemans, and look ahead to the trip to Lille on Thursday. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Sebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8 EPISODE 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa blew a 2-0 lead and thanks to the brilliance of Ollie Watkins, rescued a point against Brentford on Saturday. Tune in as Cole and Simon reflect on Saturday's chaos at Villa Park, Morgan Rogers' impressive week, and Villa's defensive struggles. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Simon O'Regan: @SiORegan EPISODE 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A rough night in Manchester that, surprisingly enough, led to a few positives for Unai Emery's men! Tune in as Cole and Simon return to discuss Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, the importance of positivity heading into the weekend, and look ahead to Brentford on Saturday. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Simon O'Regan: @SiORegan EPISODE 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final international break of the season is over, Aston Villa are back to winning ways, and the charge towards Champions League qualification continues! Listen in as Cole and Tom discuss Saturday's 2-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Villa Park, Ezri Konsa's brilliance, and look ahead to Wednesday's trip to the Etihad. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale EPISODE 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa left the London Stadium with an important away point on Sunday following a 1-1 draw against West Ham United. Listen in as Cole and Simon discuss Sunday's events in London, Nicolò Zaniolo's time at Villa, and Morgan Rogers' performances in a claret and blue shirt thus far. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Simon O'Regan: @SiORegan EPISODE 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cole, Simon, and Seb return to discuss Aston Villa's mentality heading into the final stages of the season, the positives and negatives of losing John McGinn for 3 league matches through suspension, and look ahead to Thursday's round of 16, second leg clash against Ajax at Villa Park. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Simon O'Regan: @SiORegan Sebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8 EPISODE 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first leg of Aston Villa's round of 16 tie in the Europa Conference League has come and gone, with Unai Emery's side leaving Amsterdam with a 0-0 draw. Listen in as Cole and Simon discuss events at the Johan Cruyff Arena and look ahead to Tottenham Hotspurs' trip to Villa Park on Sunday. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Simon O'Regan: @SiORegan EPISODE 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's three wins on the bounce for Unai Emery's men as Lucas Digne's 89th minute winner snatched all three points for Aston Villa away at Luton Town. Join Cole, Tom, and Seb as the lads discuss Villa's set-piece woes, the dynamic partnership between Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins, and look ahead to Ajax on Thursday. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale Sebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8 EPISODE 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa make it back-to-back Premier League wins and secure their first win at Villa Park since December 30th following Saturday's 4-2 victory over Nottingham Forest. Listen in as Cole and For The Love of Paul McGrath Podcast's Neil Dunworth discuss Leon Bailey's brilliance, Douglas Luiz's love for scoring at Villa Park, and look ahead to an important batch of fixtures for Unai Emery's men. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Neil Dunworth: @LoveMcGrathpod EPISODE 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of Aston Villa welcoming Nottingham Forest to Villa Park on Saturday, Cole, Seb, and Tom got together to look ahead to the weekend's festivities and Villa's potential opponents for the round of 16 of the UEFA Europa Conference League. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale Sebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8 EPISODE 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa make it back-to-back Premier League away wins and climb back into the top 4 following Saturday's 2-1 win over Fulham. Listen in as Cole and Simon return to discuss Unai Emery's tactical tweaks to an injury-riddled Villa, Douglas Luiz's midfield dominance, and Ollie Watkins' all-round game. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Simon O'Regan: @SiORegan EPISODE 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With a trip to Craven Cottage looming for Unai Emery's men, Cole, Seb, and Dom look ahead to Saturday's Premier League fixture between Fulham and Aston Villa. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Dom Phillips: @_domphillips Sebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8 EPISODE 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa were back to their creative best on Sunday, but came up short in the finishing and aerial defending departments, with a late Scott McTominay goal securing all three points for Manchester United. Tune in as Cole, Simon, and Tom discuss the recent form at Villa Park, defensive lapses, and Leon Bailey's impact. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale Simon O'Regan: @SiORegan EPISODE 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa put forward a five star performance against Sheffield United on Saturday as Unai Emery's side put 5 goals past Chris Wilder's men at Bramall Lane. Join Cole, Simon, Tom, and Seb as the lads break down a superb Villa performance, the top-tier quality of Douglas Luiz and Ollie Watkins, and have a go at our newest feature, Dean Smith's Juggling 6! You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale Simon O'Regan: @SiORegan Sebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8 EPISODE 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It certainly isn't the most ideal way to be included in the draw for the 5th round of the FA Cup, but Unai Emery's Aston Villa are part of the party for the time being. With that mind, our Cole, Seb, and Tom got together to discuss Friday's 0-0 draw against Chelsea, the football club's transfer business/plans this month, and look ahead to Newcastle United's trip to Villa Park on Tuesday. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale Sebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8 EPISODE 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fourth round of the FA Cup beckons and as a result, Aston Villa make the trip to Stamford Bridge to face a Chelsea side that are starting to find their footing under Mauricio Pochettino. Tune in as Seb and Louis Beneventi of The Chelsea Echo Podcast discuss Chelsea's season since our last clash in September and look ahead to Friday's match in West London. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte GUEST - Twitter: @Louis_Beneventi EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.