Holtecast - An Aston Villa Podcast

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Holtecast - An Aston Villa Podcast

Welcome to the Holtecast - An Aston Villa Podcast; established by #AVFC fans for #AVFC fans! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1D AGO

    SOUTHAMPTON 0-3 ASTON VILLA: A sub-perb victory!

    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.com X: @HoltecastPod Threads: Holtecast Bluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.social 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.

    43 min

  2. 4D AGO

    Post-Paris reflections and looking ahead to Southampton!

    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.com X: @HoltecastPod Threads: Holtecast Bluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.social 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.

    25 min

  3. APR 7

    VILLA MEAN BUSINESS: Reflecting on a perfect week and looking ahead to PSG w/ Jonathan Johnson!

    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.com X: @HoltecastPod Threads: Holtecast Bluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.social Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Simon O'Regan: @SiORegan GUEST: @Jon_LeGossip 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.

    46 min

  4. MAR 31

    PRESTON NORTH END 0-3 ASTON VILLA: We're off to Wembley!

    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.com X: @HoltecastPod Threads: Holtecast Bluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.social 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.

    49 min

  5. MAR 28

    FA CUP PREVIEW | Preston North End v Aston Villa w/ former Preston striker Neil Mellor!

    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.com X: @HoltecastPod Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Simon O'Regan: @SiORegan GUEST - X: @NeilMellor33 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.

    29 min

  6. MAR 17

    A HECTIC RUN-IN: Can Aston Villa go the distance this season?

    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.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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min

  7. MAR 10

    BRENTFORD 0-1 ASTON VILLA: Watkins stings The Bees again!

    Aston Villa are officially undeafeted in the Premier League for the month of March! Listen in as Cole, Seb and Simon get together to discuss a hard-fought win away at Brentford, Axel Disasi's passion and try to spread some optimism heading into Wednesday's Champions League clash against Club Brugge. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? It wasn't pretty, but it certainly was effective! What did the lads make of a second consecutive away win?Ollie Watkins love scoring against Brentford, doesn't he?Axel Disasi's start to his Aston Villa career.Where does Donyell Malen fit into this Villa side?Will Villa advance to the Quarter-Final of the Champions League on Wednesday?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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min

  8. MAR 5

    CLUB BRUGGE 1-3 ASTON VILLA: Tyrone Mings' redemption!

    It's advantage Aston Villa heading into the second leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie against Club Brugge following a 3-1 away win on Tuesday evening. Join Cole and Simon as the lads return to reflect on a key victory in Belgium, Villa's squad health and look ahead to a clash with Brentford on Saturday. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? A draw would've done nicely, but a win is a win! What did the lads make of a key away win in the Champions League?Leon Bailey's impact on the match.Effective substitutions galore!Is it too early to fall in love with Marco Asensio?Are Aston Villa getting healthy at the perfect time?An away match at Brentford on Saturday...time to dismiss the Champions League hangover curse?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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min
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