Holtecast - An Aston Villa Podcast
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A BUSY VILLA SUMMER: PSR, transfers, and ticket prices!
July 04, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBIt's been a busy summer for Aston Villa and as a result, Cole and Simon return to reflect on the PSR juggling act, the comings and goings in the locker room, and the recent ticket price structure that has been put in place at the football club. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? What have the lads made of Aston Villa's summer thus far? Can we finally stop talking about PSR for the foreseeable future...please? How big of a loss is ...
Ross Barkley's return to Aston Villa w/ The WALT Podcast!
July 01, 2024 18:05 - 29 minutes - 21.6 MBJuly 1st has proven to be a busy day for Aston Villa Football Club, with three new additions walking into Bodymoor Heath. With that in mind, Cole was joined by Ollie from The WALT (We Are Luton Town) Podcast to discuss what Villa fans can expect from Ross Barkley in what will be his second spell at Villa Park. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? From a Luton Town perspective, what does Ollie make of Ross Barkley's move to Aston Villa...
What to expect from Lewis Dobbin w/ The Unholy Trinity Podcast!
June 24, 2024 04:00 - 19 minutes - 15 MBThe transfer carousel has started to spin and as a result, Aston Villa have confirmed the departure of Tim Iroegbunam to Everton and the signing of Lewis Dobbin from The Toffees. As a result, Cole was joined by Mike Richards from The Unholy Trinity Podcast to discuss what Villa fans can expect from Dobbin and how he could fit into Unai Emery's plans. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? What type of player is Lewis Dobbin? Would Mike...
DOUGLAS LUIZ TO JUVENTUS? The lowdown on Iling-Junior and McKennie w/ Giuseppe Bognanni!
June 14, 2024 13:06 - 33 minutes - 25.4 MBWith the transfer chatter surrounding Douglas Luiz's potential move to Juventus only heating up, our Cole was joined by Youtuber and Juventus FC host/presenter, Giuseppe Bognanni, to discuss the Brazilian's pending move to Italy and what Aston Villa fans could expect from the likes of Samuel Iling-Junior and Weston McKennie. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? What does Giuseppe make of the pending deal that would send Douglas Luiz t...
The ins and outs of West Midlands football coverage w/ Daz Hale of BBC Radio WM!
June 10, 2024 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBBBC Radio WM host, Daz Hale, joined Cole and Simon to discuss what it's like to cover a variety of West Midlands football clubs on the radio, some of his favourite moments hosting the Football Phone-In, and the season that was for Aston Villa. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? From the perspective of a radio presenter, what's a typical day like for Daz while on the job? How does Daz find covering a variety of West Midlands clubs c...
Inside Aston Villa's historic season w/ Jacob Tanswell of The Athletic!
June 03, 2024 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBAston 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. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? What has Jacob made of the transition from covering Southampton to also covering Aston Vil...
KEEP, LOAN, SELL: Which Aston Villa players could be on the move?
May 29, 2024 04:00 - 56 minutes - 44.2 MBAs 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. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! 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...
The BIG Aston Villa 2023/2024 End of Season Review!
May 24, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBWith 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. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? How are the lads feeling about the season as a whole and is it fai...
THE 41-YEAR WAIT IS OVER: Aston Villa have qualified for the Champions League!
May 15, 2024 04:00 - 53 minutes - 40.7 MBIt'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. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? The wait is over! How are the lads feeling now that Aston Villa have secured 4th/Champions League foo...
Crawling towards the Champions League and climbing Mount Olympus!
May 06, 2024 04:00 - 58 minutes - 44.4 MBTwo 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? A t...
ASTON VILLA 2-2 CHELSEA: Limping towards the finish line!
April 29, 2024 04:00 - 57 minutes - 46.3 MBA 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? Well, was it 2 poin...
ASTON VILLA 3-1 BOURNEMOUTH: Ollie Watkins for Player of the Season!
April 22, 2024 04:00 - 58 minutes - 44.9 MBAston 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? 3 wins in 8 days see's Aston Villa through to a European semi-...
LOSC LILLE 2-1 ASTON VILLA: Hello, officer? I would like to report a robbery!
April 19, 2024 04:00 - 37 minutes - 26.7 MBIt 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,...
ARSENAL 0-2 ASTON VILLA: Emery's Champions League dream!
April 15, 2024 04:00 - 44 minutes - 33.8 MBAston 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? A complete performance from Aston Villa against Arsenal on Sunday, but was it t...
ASTON VILLA 3-3 BRENTFORD: Why do things the easy way?
April 08, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBAston 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? Well then, what's the best way to summarize Saturday's hectic match at Villa Park? With a goal and an assist over the last week, has Morgan Roge...
MANCHESTER CITY 4-1 ASTON VILLA: Valuable lessons learned!
April 04, 2024 04:00 - 37 minutes - 29.4 MBA 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? Well, the scoreline certainly doesn't reflect the entire performance for Aston Villa, but what did...
ASTON VILLA 2-0 WOLVES: Come on, shake your body baby, do the Konsa!
April 01, 2024 04:00 - 43 minutes - 33 MBThe 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? How are we all feeling about Aston Villa's first Premier League win over ...
WEST HAM UNITED 1-1 ASTON VILLA: Hands pop bubbles!
March 18, 2024 04:00 - 42 minutes - 33.1 MBAston 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? Right then, are we all fairly happy with a point away against West Ham? What is/isn't a handball these days? Nicol...
Missing McGinn, the Villa mentality, and knockout football at Villa Park!
March 13, 2024 04:00 - 38 minutes - 30.5 MBCole, 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? Let's keep it simple, did John McGinn's tackle on Udogie on Sunday warrant a red card? Oddly enough, are there act...
AJAX 0-0 ASTON VILLA: One eye on Spurs!
March 08, 2024 05:00 - 25 minutes - 20.2 MBThe 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? A 0-0 draw certainly wasn't expected ahead of the match, but the result certainly isn't a bad thing, is it? ...
LUTON TOWN 2-3 ASTON VILLA: Another One!
March 04, 2024 05:00 - 48 minutes - 37.4 MBIt'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? Well, Aston Villa certainly made hard work of Saturday's win away at Luton Town, but ...
ASTON VILLA 4-2 NOTTINGHAM FOREST: Doug Life!
February 26, 2024 00:19 - 42 minutes - 34.5 MBAston 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? Giv...
PREVIEW | Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest: Welcome to Hellmann's!
February 23, 2024 05:00 - 25 minutes - 19.8 MBAhead 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? With Aston Villa looking to maintain momentum in the top four and Nottingham Forest aiming to steer clear of the relegation zone, what sort of match should we e...
FULHAM 1-2 ASTON VILLA: Ollie's world, party time, excellent!
February 19, 2024 05:00 - 55 minutes - 43.4 MBAston 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? With Pau Torres, Clement Lenglet, and Matty Cash forming a back 3 when in possession, what can be ...
PREVIEW | Fulham v Aston Villa: Can Emery's injury-riddled Villans defy the odds?
February 16, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes - 25.2 MBWith 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? Now that Boubacar Kamara is set to miss the rest of the season and Diego Carlos' recent training ground injury has arose, should the expectations for the rest of the season be adjusted significantly? What sort of tweaks could we see Unai Em...
ASTON VILLA 1-2 MANCHESTER UNITED: Frustrating, encouraging, and heartbreaking!
February 12, 2024 05:00 - 58 minutes - 41 MBAston 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? Three consecutive losses at home has certainly raised some concerns; what has h...
SHEFFIELD UNITED 0-5 ASTON VILLA: Never question Unai!
February 05, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBAston 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? How important was it for Aston Villa to pu...
Stamford Bridge stalemate, Magpies at Villa Park, and Monchi's transfer plans!
January 27, 2024 05:00 - 55 minutes - 37.2 MBIt 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? Two consec...
FA CUP PREVIEW | Chelsea v Aston Villa w/ The Chelsea Echo's Louis Beneventi!
January 25, 2024 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBThe 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? It's fair to say that Chelsea have had ...
EVERTON 0-0 ASTON VILLA: David Coote's yellow card bonanza!
January 15, 2024 05:00 - 40 minutes - 28.8 MBAfter managing over 180 matches in England, Unai Emery has finally secured his first 0-0 result. With that in mind, our Cole and Tom got together to discuss Aston Villa's stalemate at Goodison Park, the need for patience when it comes to recent performances, and Kaine Kesler-Hayden's future at the football club. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Sunday's 0-0 draw away at Everton certainly isn't the worst result considering recent r...
FA Cup reflections, Jhon Durán's Aston Villa future, and chewing some tough toffee!
January 09, 2024 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBWith Aston Villa now through to the 4th round of the FA Cup, our Cole and Seb discuss victory of Middlesbrough, Jhon Durán's Aston Villa future, and look ahead to the trip to Goodison Park on Sunday as Unai Emery's Villans take on Everton. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Saturday's win over Middlesbrough certainly wasn't a pretty performance, but it was effective in the end and that's all that matters, right? Reflecting on FA Cu...
FA CUP PREVIEW | Middlesbrough v Aston Villa w/ The Boro Breakdown!
January 05, 2024 05:00 - 23 minutes - 18.2 MBWith the third round of the FA Cup already underway, our Seb was joined by Tom Green of The Boro Breakdown Podcast to discuss Middlesbrough's season thus far, Michael Carrick, and look ahead to Saturday's match at the Riverside Stadium. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? After 26 matches, Middlesbrough sit 12th in the Championship on 36 points; what has Tom made of Boro's season thus far? What have Boro fans made of the job that Mi...
A Topsy-Turvy Villa Christmas: Reflecting on Aston Villa's festive fixtures!
January 01, 2024 18:30 - 45 minutes - 32.4 MBWith the holiday season coming to an end, our Cole, Simon, and Seb dusted off their microphones and got together to reflect on Aston Villa's batch of festive fixtures/results, the year (2023) that was for Unai Emery's mighty Villa, and look ahead to the January transfer window. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Right then, Aston Villa have played 3 games since our last podcast and there certainly has been a real mixture of results ...
BRENTFORD 1-2 ASTON VILLA: Swatting away The Bees!
December 18, 2023 01:40 - 28 minutes - 21.7 MBIt’s the second half of December and the mighty Villa are one point away from league leaders, Arsenal...let that sink in, Villans! Join Cole and Simon as the lads huddle together for a quick recap on Sunday’s away victory over Brentford and look ahead to Cameron Archer’s return to Villa Park on Friday. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Right then, who said Aston Villa struggle away at Brentford...well, we all have in the past, but...
ASTON VILLA 1-0 ARSENAL: BraveArse!
December 09, 2023 22:00 - 38 minutes - 28.3 MBWell, what a week for the mighty Villa! Moments after the final whistle our Cole and Tom got together to try and find the right words that would make sense of such a memorable week for Unai Emery’s side, with Villa walking away from Fortress Villa Park with a 1-0 win over Arsenal. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Well then, how are the lads feeling after Aston Villa’s 15th consecutive win at Villa Park? We’ve certainly tried our...
ASTON VILLA 1-0 MANCHESTER CITY: An Unai Emery masterpiece!
December 08, 2023 01:00 - 51 minutes - 32.9 MBWith Wednesday’s victory over Manchester City potentially being the most complete performance most Aston Villa fans may have ever seen, our Cole and Dom got together to process the brilliance of Unai Emery’s Villa and look ahead to Arsenal on Saturday. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Well then, I think it’s fair to say that Unai Emery’s Aston Villa are officially the real deal (we already believed that, but I’m sure more neutral...
PREVIEW | Aston Villa v Manchester City w/ sports writer Amos Murphy!
December 06, 2023 01:30 - 37 minutes - 30.6 MBOur Seb was joined by football/sports writer, Amos Murphy, to discuss Manchester City’s season thus far and to look ahead to Wednesday’s match at Villa Park. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? It’s third versus fourth on Wednesday, with Aston Villa sitting a point behind the defending Premier League champions; what sort of match is Amos expecting to see at Villa Park? With the likes of Doku, Grealish, and Rodri set to miss out on ...
BOURNEMOUTH 2-2 ASTON VILLA: Super Ollie Watkins to the rescue!
December 03, 2023 21:30 - 51 minutes - 38.9 MBDecember madness has officially begun for Aston Villa and as a result, Cole and Simon got together to reflect on an eventful outting away at Bournemouth on Sunday. The lads also look ahead to Manchester City on Wednesday. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Well, it certainly wasn’t a dull match at the Vitality Stadium on Sunday by any means, but should Aston Villa fans consider this draw as two points lost or a point gained conside...
ASTON VILLA 2-1 LEGIA WARSZAWA: Moreno’s back, baby!
December 01, 2023 05:00 - 37 minutes - 27 MBOur Cole and Tom got together after the final whistle at Villa Park to reflect on Aston Villa’s fourth straight win in the UEFA Europa Conference League, with Unai Emery’s side beating Legia Warszawa 2-1. The lads also look ahead to Bournemouth on Sunday and a jam-packed fixture list in December. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? On what can only be described as a wild evening at Villa Park, what did the lads make of Aston Villa’s...
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 1-2 ASTON VILLA - Welcome to the top four!
November 27, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 40.9 MBOur Cole, Simon, and Dom dusted off their microphones after yet another international break and return to reflect on a vital away win for Aston Villa as Unai Emery’s men beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 on Sunday. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Well, that’s a lovely way to return to action following an international break, isn’t it? How are we all feeling after a massive away win? From an opening ten minutes that could have resulte...
ASTON VILLA 3-1 Fulham: The John McGinn Appreciation Society!
November 13, 2023 05:00 - 58 minutes - 45.9 MBOur Cole and Simon return to action and find themselves basking in the glory of yet another Aston Villa win at Villa Park as Unai Emery’s men beat Fulham 3-1 on Sunday. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Well then, what did the lads make of the performance at Villa Park from Unai Emery’s men on Sunday? 13 consecutive top-flight wins at Villa Park for the first time in 40 years, with 37 goals being scored across that timeframe, it’...
ASTON VILLA 2-1 AZ ALKMAAR: Gettin’ Puggy Wit It!
November 10, 2023 05:00 - 51 minutes - 38.9 MBIt certainly wasn’t the best performance, but getting all three points is what matters most. Join Cole and Tom as the lads reflect on another European night at Villa Park and look ahead to Fulham’s trip to B6. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Fantastic performances don’t always matter if a team is still picking up positive results and Thursday’s match was the perfect example of this; what do the lads make of the win at Villa Park...
NOTTINGHAM FOREST 2-0 ASTON VILLA: A valuable lesson!
November 06, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutes - 30.8 MBIt was a bad day at the office for Aston Villa on Sunday after our first loss in the Premier League since September 3rd. Our Cole and Seb sat down to react to the match and look ahead to AZ Alkmaar’s trip to Villa Park on Thursday. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Well then, surely that result was just a bad day at the office for Aston Villa? Two freak goals from Nottingham Forest and very little from Unai Emery’s men in terms of...
PREVIEW | Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa w/ Sarah Clapson of the Nottingham Post!
November 03, 2023 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBOur Seb was joined by Sarah Clapson of the Nottingham Post/Nottinghamshire Live to discuss Forest’s season thus far, Steve Cooper, and look ahead to Sunday’s match at the City Ground. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? After 10 league matches this season, Nottingham Forest currently sit in 16th placed on 10 points; what has Sarah made of Forest’s start to the season thus far? What would Forest fans classify as a successful season ...
ASTON VILLA 3-1 LUTON TOWN: Unai-ted we stand!
October 30, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBAfter what can only be considered a routine victory at Villa Park these days, Cole and Simon sat down to look at Aston Villa 3-1 Luton Town and the strong position that Unai Emery is putting Villa in heading into the winter months. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Well, do you get a more routine 3-1 victory than that? Aston Villa never really had to get out of second or third gear on Sunday; is that because Unai Emery’s men are in...
AZ ALKMAAR 1-4 ASTON VILLA: Dutch Domination!
October 27, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 23.5 MBNow that was a European away day that most Villa fans won’t forget for a long time! Join Cole and Neil as they reflect on Aston Villa’s delicious performance away at AZ Alkmaar and look ahead to Sunday as Luton Town make the trip to Villa Park. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Youri Tielemans was cooking at the AFAS Stadion on Thursday! The number 10 position just suits him perfectly, doesn’t it? We’ve unlocked a new version of ...
ASTON VILLA 4-1 WEST HAM UNITED: Forever bursting bubbles!
October 23, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutes - 29.5 MBIt’s 11 wins in a row at Villa Park and Unai Emery has Villa sitting just two points off of the top of the Premier League table. Join Cole and Dom as they discuss a statement win at Villa Park, the brilliance of Douglas Luiz, and look ahead to AZ Alkmaar on Thursday. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? It was certainly a statement win against West Ham United at Villa Park on Sunday, but what did the lads make of the performance? As...
WOLVES 1-1 ASTON VILLA: Pau, right in the kisser!
October 09, 2023 04:00 - 56 minutes - 48.5 MBFollowing Sunday’s WWE match at Molineux, our Cole and Tom sat down to reflect on Aston Villa’s 1-1 draw with Wolves, discuss the Unai Emery mentality, the positives for Villa heading into the international break, and look ahead to the balancing act required over the next month or so. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Well then, what did the lads make of Sunday’s draw at Molineux? Playing Wolves is never fun is it? Felt like a WW...
ASTON VILLA 1-0 HŠK ZRINJSKI MOSTAR: Super John McGinn to the rescue!
October 06, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 25.2 MBAston Villa never do anything the easy way and certainly left it late on Thursday evening at Villa Park, but thanks to Super John McGinn, Unai Emery’s men have points on the board in the Europa Conference League. Join Cole and Seb as the lads discuss an important win in Europe, Villa’s squad depth, and look ahead to Wolves on Sunday. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Well, Unai Emery’s men left it late, but what did the lads make ...
ASTON VILLA 6-1 BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION: Do Seagulls Cry?
October 03, 2023 00:01 - 49 minutes - 42.1 MBCole and Simon were giddy with excitement after Saturday’s statement performance and as a result, sat down to relive it all, reflect on the brilliance of Ollie Watkins, return of Jacob Ramsey, and enjoy just how mint Aston Villa are. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? So, how many Aston Villa fans were predicting a 6-1 romping of Brighton at Villa Park on Saturday? Going to assume no one did, but nonetheless, the lads reflect on a ...