Holtecast - An Aston Villa Podcast Holtecast

Aston Villa writer The Athletic, Jacob Tanswell, stopped by to chat with Cole, Simon, and Tom about covering the Villa during an incredibly special season, what Unai Emery is like in-person from his point of view, and what lies ahead for the football club, with the summer transfer window opening on June 14th.
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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?
What has Jacob made of the transition from covering Southampton to also covering Aston Villa during the 2023/2024 season?Being new to the area, what has he made of Birmingham?We all love Lord Unai Emery, but what's it like dealing with the Villa boss from Jacob's point of view?What should we expect from the football club this summer in terms of transfer business?What can be made of the Ross Barkley transfer chatter?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:
Email: holtecast@gmail.com
Twitter: @HoltecastPod
Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla
Simon O'Regan: @SiORegan
Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale
GUEST: @J_Tanswell
EPISODE NOTES:
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As Aston Villa's summer business begins to take focus, Cole, Simon, and Seb assess the futures of first team players under Unai Emery in what is expected to be a summer that focuses on increasing squad numbers and the overall quality of the team.
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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?
Are there any first team regulars that could be made available this summer?Where does Matty Cash's long-term Aston Villa future lie?Could Ben Chrisene stick around next term?Who could be Villa's number two and three goalkeeper's heading into next season?If Villa had to sell one of Jacob Ramsey or Douglas Luiz, which would make more sense for the football club?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:
Email: holtecast@gmail.com
Twitter: @HoltecastPod
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/

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With Aston Villa's 2023/2024 campaign now in the rearview mirror, the entire Holtecast team sat down to reflect on the season that was for Unai Emery's men — what was the moment that made us believe that Villa would finish in the top 4 of the Premier League? Who are our surprise performer(s) of the season? And everything in-between.
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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?
How are the lads feeling about the season as a whole and is it fair to say this is the best season Villa have had in decades?From Super Ollie Watkins' strong goal-scoring form to John McGinn leading by example, who deserves to be deemed Aston Villa's Player of the Season?Who were the best set of away fans at Villa Park this season?Who's the worthy winner of the BraveArse award?On a scale from 1 to 10, how would the lads rate this season?Which player(s) needs to step up heading into next season?What would be considered a successful season next season?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:
Email: holtecast@gmail.com
Twitter: @HoltecastPod
Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla
Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale
Simon O'Regan: @SiORegan
Sebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8
Dom Phillips: @_domphillips
Danny Raza: @RazaJourno
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/

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It's happened! Aston Villa have officially qualified for the Champions League following Tottenham Hotspurs' 2-0 loss to Manchester City on Tuesday evening. Tune in as Cole and Simon bask in the glory of the football club's incredible accomplishment and the pure ecstasy that this season has sparked.
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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?
The wait is over! How are the lads feeling now that Aston Villa have secured 4th/Champions League football for next season?What does this accomplishment mean to us Villa fans?Let's give every single Villa player some credit for their contributions this season, shall we?Can Unai Emery's men end an incredible season on a high against an in-form Crystal Palace?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:
Email: holtecast@gmail.com
Twitter: @HoltecastPod
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/

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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.
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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?
A tough week on the European and domestic front, but can Emery's men get the job done on both ends still?Has Villa's ever-growing injury list finally taken it's toll?Let's give Robin Olsen some credit, shall we?Focusing on the Brighton match for a moment, can we discuss THAT penalty call?Who's ready for the trip to Greece on Thursday?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!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/

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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.
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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?
Well, was it 2 points lost or 1 point gained on Saturday considering how things played out at Villa Park?Another Morgan Rogers love-in!At this point in the season, can we safely say that 4th place is Aston Villa's to lose?With Robin Olsen standing in-between the sticks for at least the next match, where do the confidence levels sit with the Sweden international?Given the increasing expectations around the football club these days, let's put this amazing season into perspective, shall we?Olympiacos on Thursday; how are we all feeling ahead of a crucial European tie?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!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.