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Holtecast - An Aston Villa Podcast

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59:09

TRANSFER WINDOW REVIEW: Assessing Aston Villa's...

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2025/02/05

It's been an extremely busy winter transfer window for Aston Villa and with that in mind, listen in as Cole, Seb and Simon discuss the ins and outs of the football club's transfer dealings and try to answer the most important question of all...is the current Villa squad better than it was prior to the opening of the winter transfer window?You can listen for FREE onAcast,Apple Podcasts, andSpotify- dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Overall, what did the lads make of Aston Villa's transfer business?Was it the

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51:44

Champions League hangovers and Monchi madness!

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2025/02/02

In a week where transfer speculation seems to have consumed our minds over football matches being played, listen in as Cole and Tom return to reflect on another Champions League hangover, a bevy of defensive concerns and a plethora of transfer business/news surrounding the football club.You can listen for FREE onAcast,Apple Podcasts, andSpotify- dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?From finishing in the top 8 of the Champions League to a sluggish loss away at Wolves; what did the lads make of the week that was

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1:01:58

Centre-back woes and European foes!

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2025/01/27

Between a loss to AS Monaco and draw against West Ham United, it was a frustrating week for Aston Villa, with more questions than answers being posed. Join Cole, Tom and Simon as the lads reflect on Champions League priorities, centre-back concerns and Jhon Durán's future.You can listen for FREE onAcast,Apple Podcasts, andSpotify- dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Aston Villa's Champions League/Premier League balancing act struggles continue, but what did the lads make of it?Importance of Jacob Ramsey's

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59:47

Nobody puts Ollie in a corner!

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2025/01/20

Aston Villa remain undefeated in 2025 following an away win over Everton and comeback draw against Arsenal. Join Cole and Simon as the lads discuss an important week for the football club, the brilliance of Ollie Watkins and the importance of the Lucas Digne/Ian Maatsen left-back rotation.You can listen for FREE onAcast,Apple Podcasts, andSpotify- dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?A massive week for Unai Emery's Aston Villa! What did the lads make of clashes against Everton and Arsenal?With only 2 losses

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52:14

How far can Aston Villa go in the FA Cup?

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2025/01/12

Aston Villa marked their 150th anniversary match with a win over West Ham United in the third round of the FA Cup on Friday and with that, perhaps the potential for a bit of cup magic seeps into the hopes and dreams of Villa fans alike. Join Cole and Seb as the lads reflect on a historic night at Villa Park, look ahead to a massive week and discuss the latest transfer comings and goings at the football club.You can listen for FREE onAcast,Apple Podcasts, andSpotify- dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Friday

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51:48

Leon Bailing us out!

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2025/01/06

Unai Emery's Aston Villa began 2025 with three points in the bag ahead of a busy month filled with Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup action. Listen in as Cole and Tom return to discuss an ugly, but important win over Leicester City at the weekend, Leon Bailey's redemption arc and look ahead to, what most Villa fans will hope is the start of a magical FA Cup run (we know how this usually goes, don't we?) against West Ham United on Friday.You can listen for FREE onAcast,Apple Podcasts,

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43:24

Why are Aston Villa consistently inconsistent in 2024?

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2024/12/31

It certainly wasn't the end to 2024 that Aston Villa fans were hoping for, with a loss away at Newcastle United and a hectic draw against Brighton, which leaves fans heading into 2025 with more questions than answers. Tune in as Cole and Seb discuss officiating blunders, defensive concerns and try to look positively into a new year that surely will be filled with more Villa-related action.You can listen for FREE onAcast,Apple Podcasts, andSpotify- dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?A difficult loss on the

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1:00:31

Emery's early Christmas gift and Grealish's fingers

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2024/12/23

Unai Emery delivered an early Christmas present for Aston Villa fans on Saturday, with a 2-1 win at Villa Park against a struggling Manchester City side. Listen in as Cole and Simon reflect on Saturday's victory, Jhon Durán's most complete performance in a Villa shirt and assess the true value of Emery's side.You can listen for FREE onAcast,Apple Podcasts, andSpotify- dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?A nearly complete performance for Aston Villa on Saturday; was that Villa's best performance of the season

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1:00:17

The great Aston Villa balancing act!

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2024/12/16

From Champions League highs to lowly Premier League moments, it's been a mixed week for Aston Villa Football Club. Join Cole and Simon as the lads discuss the European/domestic balancing act that Villa continue to struggle with and try to figure out exactly why Emery's men continue to struggle defensively.You can listen for FREE onAcast,Apple Podcasts, andSpotify- dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Nearly a perfect week, but it wasn't meant to be! What did the lads make of the week that was for Aston

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59:45

Underachieving vs Overachieving: The ebbs and flows...

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2024/12/09

The claret and blue machine is beginning to chug along nicely again ahead of yet another important week for the football club. With that in mind, Cole and Simon return after a brief spell on the sidelines to discuss the ebbs and flows of Villa's recent results, the Watkins/Duran 1-2 punch and the importance of Boubacar Kamara and Lucas Digne.You can listen for FREE onAcast,Apple Podcasts, andSpotify- dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Two wins in a row and Villa are back in the top 6! Funny old season, isn't

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50:41

LIVERPOOL 2-0 ASTON VILLA: Mindset is everything!

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2024/11/11

Aston Villa are well and truly in a bit of a rough patch at the moment, with a self-inflicted loss to Brugge in the Champions League and a hard-fought loss to Liverpool in the Premier League. Join Cole and the returning Tom Nightingale as the lads try to put some perspective on Villa's recent form, look at the bigger picture, and try to decide which mythical claret and blue creature would win in a fight (yes, this was a debate).You can listen for FREE onAcast,Apple Podcasts, andSpotify- dig in!WHAT

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48:04

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 4-1 ASTON VILLA: A most peculiar week!

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2024/11/04

In what will likely be the worst week of the season thus far from an Aston Villa perspective, Cole and Simon return to discuss Villa's dip in form as of late, squad rotation question marks, and look ahead to away trips to Brugge and Liverpool.You can listen for FREE onAcast,Apple Podcasts, andSpotify- dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?2 losses and 1 draw in the last three matches; what's gone wrong lately?Can squad rotation actually be a blessing and a curse?Aston Villa's winger conundrum.Should we be

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36:33

ASTON VILLA 1-1 BOURNEMOUTH: Gaining some claret and...

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2024/10/28

It was yet another busy week for the mighty Aston Villa as Unai Emery's men improved to a 3-0 record in the Champions League and dropped two points against Bournemouth in the Premier League following a last second equalizer by the visitors. Listen in as Cole and Simon discuss Villa's balancing act between midweek and weekend fixtures, a worrying shift in mentality in the final moments of the Bournemouth match, and look ahead to another jam-packed week of Aston Villa goodness.You can listen for FREE

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56:20

FULHAM 1-3 ASTON VILLA: The claret and blue machine...

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2024/10/21

Another dreaded international break has ended and the mighty Aston Villa are back in business following a 3-1 win on the road against Fulham at Craven Cottage. Join Cole, Simon, and Seb as they discuss a healthy Villa squad, Youri Tielemans quietly churning out impressive performances, and look ahead to Tuesday's match against Bologna in the Champions League.You can listen for FREE onAcast,Apple Podcasts, andSpotify- dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?It certainly wasn't an easy win on Saturday, but what did

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41:47

THE WEEK THAT WAS FOR ASTON VILLA: Beating Bayern,...

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2024/10/07

It's certainly been an interesting week for Aston Villa! Listen in as Cole and Tom return to discuss an emotional victory over Bayern Munich in the Champions League, Sunday's sleepy draw against Manchester United, and reflect on strong start to the season for Unai Emery's men.You can listen for FREE onAcast,Apple Podcasts, andSpotify- dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?A real contrast in quality between the Bayern Munich win and Manchester United draw, but how do the lads feel about the week that was for

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44:33

IPSWICH TOWN 2-2 ASTON VILLA: Defensive lapses and...

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2024/09/30

Well, Aston Villa certainily never do anything the easy way and Sunday's draw away at Ipswich Town was no different! Join Cole and Tom as they discuss Sunday's events at Portman Road, continuous defensive concerns, and look ahead to a massive clash against Bayern Munich at Villa Park on Wednesday.You can listen for FREE onAcast,Apple Podcasts, andSpotify- dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Sloppy and defensive play mixed in with some moments of brilliance from Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers; what did the

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45:19

ASTON VILLA 3-1 WOLVES: The REAL comeback kings!

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2024/09/23

Yet again, Aston Villa turn things around at Villa Park, with a 3-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday. Tune in as Cole, Tom, and Simon discuss Villa's impressive "Never say die!" mentality, Ross Barkley's impact, and the flexibility within the squad.You can listen for FREE onAcast,Apple Podcasts, andSpotify- dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?A first half to forget and a second half to savor! What did the lads make of events at Villa Park on Saturday?Is it safe to say that, in the early days

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51:25

ASTON VILLA 3-2 EVERTON: A thunderbastard for the ages!

Holtecast - An Aston Villa Podcast ·

2024/09/16

After the first international break of the 2024/2025 season, Aston Villa returned to action with a thrilling 3-2 come from behind win over Sean Dyche's Everton. Listen in as Cole and Tom return to discuss Villa's defensive frailities, Jhon Durán's goal for the ages, and look ahead to Tuesday's visit to the Wankdorf in the Champions League.You can listen for FREE onAcast,Apple Podcasts, andSpotify- dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?15 minutes of defensive naivety lead to plenty of work to be done at the

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1:07:13

LEICESTER CITY 1-2 ASTON VILLA: Onana, what's my name?

Holtecast - An Aston Villa Podcast ·

2024/09/02

It's two consecutive wins on the road to start the season for Aston Villa and heading into the first international break of the season, there's plenty to be positive about! Join Cole, Simon, and Seb as the lads discuss a promising start to the season for Unai Emery's men, Villa's upcoming Champions League journey and look back at the summer transfer window that was.You can listen for FREE onAcast,Apple Podcasts, andSpotify- dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Okay then, how are the lads feeling after a

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39:39

ASTON VILLA 0-2 ARSENAL: Pain in the Arsenal!

Holtecast - An Aston Villa Podcast ·

2024/08/26

Fail to take your chances and eventually, you'll get punished! Aston Villa found that out the hard way against Arsenal on Saturday, however, there are still plenty of things to take encouragement from when it comes to Unai Emery's men. Join Cole and Tom as the lads reflect on a rusty Ollie Watkins, the incredible Morgan Rogers, and all things Aston Villa.You can listen for FREE onAcast,Apple Podcasts, andSpotify- dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Right, how are the lads feels about the first loss of the

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