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Arsenal 3 - Aston Villa 2: Bad Evening

September 23, 2019 04:00 - 59 minutes - 53.2 MB

With the good, comes the bad. Aston Villa ‘bounced back’ from a 0-0 draw against West Ham United by scoring two and conceding three against a ten-man Arsenal side.The Holtecast returns to breakdown Aston Villa vs Arsenal, before lightly touching on Brighton and Burnley. The trio of James Rushton, Cole Pettem and Danny Raza breakdown the performance, the lack of substitutions and the ‘handball’.Tune in below. Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Arsenal Preview with AFCGameByGame

September 20, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 18.7 MB

In the latest episode of our opposition preview, Cole caught up with James of AFC GameByGame to talk about Sunday's match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa 0 - West Ham 0: Point gained?

September 17, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB

Aston Villa have returned from the international break with a 0-0 draw against West Ham United in a match that will be remembered for an off-the-ball incident.The Holtecast returns after a break with a review of the West Ham game and a preview of the upcoming Arsenal match. The trio of James Rushton, Cole Pettem and Danny Raza breakdown the ‘headbutt’ between Mings and El Ghazi and Dean Smith’s tactics before discussing the upcoming Arsenal match. There is also kit discussion! Hosted on Aca...

West Ham United Preview with West Ham Fan TV

September 14, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 18.7 MB

The international break is over and Aston Villa mens football returns to the calendar with the Villa taking on West Ham United this coming Monday at Villa Park.With that in mind, Cole Pettem (@TalkAstonVilla) in an effort to better educate Villa fans - has taken it upon himself to grab the mic and head to the airwaves. Each week he’ll be catching up with the opposition in a short interview as an additional podcast episode.This week, in our second episode - Cole has caught up with Dan Lawless ...

Crystal Palace 1 - Aston Villa 1*: Kevin ain’t my Friend

September 01, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MB

Aston Villa were soundly beaten by Crystal Palace - well only if your definition of sound involves the direct involvement of a third-party to alter a valid outcome of the game...The Holtecast returns with a final episode before a short break for the international break. James Rushton, Cole Pettem and Danny Raza return to discuss Villa’s win over Crewe Alexandra, Villa’s loss against Crystal Palace, Kevin Friend, yellow cards, heavy-handed policing and more.It’s a long one - we’ll see you afte...

Crystal Palace Preview with The Eagles Beak

August 29, 2019 05:30 - 26 minutes - 23.7 MB

Villa are three games into the  Premier League season - with another to come before the international break. Villa will finish off the first portion of the season with a trip to London to face Crystal Palace.With that in mind, Cole Pettem (@TalkAstonVilla) in an effort to better educate Villa fans - has taken it upon himself to grab the mic and head to the airwaves. Each week he’ll be catching up with the opposition in a short interview as an additional podcast episode.This week, in our ‘pilo...

Aston Villa 2 - Everton 0: Back in the points!

August 25, 2019 04:00 - 40 minutes - 36.5 MB

Aston Villa picked up their first win of the season against Everton FC thanks to some astute defending from Tyrone Mings and Bjorn Engels - as well as finishing from Wesley and Anwar El Ghazi.The Holtecast returns with a new episode to discuss Villa’s first win of the season. Cole Pettem, James Rushton and Danny Raza are back with a review, and two previews, as Villa head to Crewe in the League Cup before enjoying a visit to Selhurst Park and Crystal Palace on the weekend.Enjoy the podcast an...

Aston Villa 1-2 Bournemouth: Villa’s harsh welcome to the Premier League

August 18, 2019 04:00 - 53 minutes - 47.8 MB

Two games in and Villa haven’t seen signs of tangible success yet. No points and two losses? A hell of a welcome to the Premier League.The Holtecast returns with a new episode Join James Rushton, new signing Cole Pettem and Danny Raza to discuss Villa’s second defeat in a row, VAR, Phillip Billing’s ‘phantom red’, Douglas Luiz, mistakes and Wesley before concluding with a preview of Marco Silva’s visit to Villa Park with Everton on Friday.Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! Hosted on Acast....

Tottenham 3 - Aston Villa 1: Björn for this

August 11, 2019 04:00 - 57 minutes - 52 MB

Aston Villa have returned to Premier League action with a loss against Tottenham Hotspur. Join James Rushton, new signing Cole Pettem and Danny Raza to discuss the defeat against Tottenham, the mistakes that cost the points, the performances of players like Björn Engels and Tom Heaton and what can be learned from a mostly positive performance in London. That is followed by a short preview of Villa’s home opener where they’ll come up against Bournemouth.We also have a fantasy football update a...

Season Preview: Right back at it again

August 07, 2019 04:00 - 42 minutes - 37.7 MB

Pre-season over and the Premier League action is right around the corner. Aston Villa take on Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday. Back in the big time!With that in mind, James and Daniel are back to review Villa’s final pre-season game, look ahead at the upcoming season in full and dive into a short preview of the upcoming Spurs match. It’s good to be back in the Premier League, welcome to the first podcast of a new season.Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Charlton Athletic 1 - Aston Villa 4: Heating up the football

July 29, 2019 04:00 - 34 minutes - 30.9 MB

There’s been plenty of pre-season action to digest over the past week as Villa put nine past Walsall and Charlton, showcasing their style of play with new signings and familiar faces. James and Danny are back with a new podcast to review Villa’s last two matches.Also - Douglas and Marvelous Nakamba are set to join the club - and there’s a dodgy John McGinn transfer rumour to discuss.Lying ahead is the final warm-up for Aston Villa, who will face RB Leipzig on the weekend. The pair finish with...

Shrewsbury 0 - 1 Aston Villa: Recap with Talk Aston Villa

July 21, 2019 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.1 MB

Aston Villa have won their first two games of pre-season - 3-0 over Minnesota United in the States and 1-0 over Shrewsbury Town FC closer to home.So you don’t miss a beat, James and Cole Pettem (Talk Aston Villa) got together to recap and discuss the Shrewsbury Town win ahead of Villa’s next match against Walsall.Also, we’re taking on ideas - what do you want the Holtecast to be? Let us know.Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Minnesota United 0 - Aston Villa 3: Pre-season kicks off

July 20, 2019 04:00 - 54 minutes - 49.1 MB

Bjorn Engels has joined - and Douglas & Trezeguet will follow. More signings - and more football.Pre-season has fully kicked off after Aston Villa won 3-0 over Minnesota United earlier this week. Shrewsbury are up next - and the season is approaching.With that in mind, James and Daniel are back with a new podcast to go over the Minnesota match as well as the latest transfer news. The pair discuss the incoming moves for Trezeguet and Douglas, James discusses his emails to Nakamba’s agent and t...

Offseason: #MingsAnnounced

July 08, 2019 04:00 - 43 minutes - 38.8 MB

Another two join Villa - Matt Targett and Tyrone Mings - so we’re back with yet another podcast to help cover this Summer for Aston Villa. It’s been a busy one.And it’s only going to get busier. Irons are in the fire and bids are getting finalised.With that in mind, James is joined by Daniel Raza to talk Tyrone Mings, Matt Targett, the latest rumours, mispronunciations, goalkeepers, new kits and Leeds doing a Leeds.It’s the latest transfer update!Also, we’re taking on ideas - what do you want...

Offseason: The Big Wes Show

June 17, 2019 04:00 - 36 minutes - 32.4 MB

Two more players join Aston Villa - so we’ve got one more podcast episode. Fresh from The Villa View Live event, James is joined by Daniel Raza to talk about Kortney Hause and Wesley Moraes, who now become full-time Villans on this latest Holtecast.But it’s not just the confirmed deals - there are plenty of links to talk about as Said Benrahma, Lewis Dunk, Kalvin Phillips are linked with the Villa in this transfer window.And of course, we need to talk about the global Villa community and the ...

Offseason: Transfer Bonanza

June 12, 2019 04:00 - 55 minutes - 49.6 MB

The Holtecast is back for another offseason episode as James Rushton and Daniel Raza take on their biggest foe - the transfer window and the rumours that follow it.The pair talk Daniel Sturridge’s phantom goals, Maxi Gomez, Falcao’s nickname, Anwar El Ghazi, Tyrone Mings, FFP, ITK accounts, Aston Villa Ladies and much more in this transfer window special.Also, we’re taking on ideas - what do you want the Holtecast to be? Let us know.Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! Hosted on Acast. See a...

Offseason: State of the squad (with Talk Aston Villa)

June 02, 2019 04:00 - 54 minutes - 49.3 MB

Aston Villa are now a Premier League team and now need to assemble a Premier League squad. It’s a good challenge to have!With that in mind, James and Cole Pettem (Talk Aston Villa) track down the Aston Villa squad list and play a game of buy/sell/keep/loan. Who do they want gone? Which loanees do they want in? Who are we loaning out for more experience, who are we keeping?The pair also keep tabs on the eight players released by Villa this past week and incorporate them into the sell/keep aspe...

Aston Villa 2 - 1 Derby: Good times never felt so good as Villa win promotion!

May 29, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

Anwar El Ghazi, Fasting and his goalPREMIER LEAGUE!What does it feel like to get promoted?Match scenesJohn McGinn’s crazy goalXia vs WynessA failed attempt to create a transfer plan out of £50 million Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa 2 - 1 West Brom: Villa move halfway to wrapping up the Baggies

May 12, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MB

After a history-making season, Villa have took a big first step forward in the postseason by whipping West Bromwich Albion to the sound of a 2-1 victory at Villa Park in the first leg of the play-off semi-final.James Rushton and Daniel Raza are back with a Holtecast to preview the second leg - and wrap up the first leg.Discussed in this episode:Villa’s mixed performanceReferee ‘bias’What West Brom fans should ‘really’ be unhappy withThe similarity between Dark Souls and Aston VillaDwight Gayl...

Leeds United 1-1 Aston Villa: Aston Villa, stirred - not shaken

April 30, 2019 04:00 - 48 minutes - 43.6 MB

Aston Villa have made history by winning ten games in a row. Aston Villa have secured a place in the EFL Championship promotion play-off by going twelve games without losing. It couldn’t be a better time to be a Villa fan!Last time out, Villa had to fight for a point in a match where they were gifted a goal. Leeds United tried their hardest to crush Villa, but Villa stayed strong and held out for a point. James and Daniel are back to break this match down and more on the latest Holtecast. H...

Leeds United Preview with Jon Mackenzie

April 25, 2019 04:00 - 45 minutes - 40.4 MB

Aston Villa have now made history, by winning their last ten games in a row!Up next are Leeds United, enduring an ever-so-slightly traumatic end to their league season. Tipped to go up as Champions of the league by many, it now looks as though Leeds will have to settle for a play-off campaign - almost certainly so if they are to lose to the Villa on the weekend.To preview this crucial clash, James is joined by writer Jon Mackenzie. The pair talk about Leeds United’s season, the Pablo Hernande...

Bolton 0-1 Aston Villa: Nine circles of Heaven?

April 20, 2019 04:00 - 42 minutes - 37.8 MB

It has been ten games since Aston Villa last lost a game. They have won their last nine games in a row (equalling a 119 year-old record) and now Villa have a chance to make it ten.To recap, James and Daniel are back with another Aston Villa podcast to discuss Villa’s ninth win in a row, over Bolton, and discuss the history that we are witnessing unfolding before our very eyes. Villa can make it ten wins in a row, but will need to deal with Millwall. Threatened by relegation, Millwall will nee...

Aston Villa 2 - 1 Bristol City: Villa make the eight

April 15, 2019 04:00 - 56 minutes - 51.1 MB

Aston Villa have now won eight games on the bounce. Count them. Derby, Birmingham, Nottingham Forest, Middlesbrough, Blackburn Rovers, Sheffield Wednesday, Rotherham and Bristol City. A winning streak that has lodged Villa into the thick of the play-off places.With all of that in mind, James and Daniel Raza are back to break down the latest win - 2-1 over Bristol City as well as catch up with the mid-week action while finishing with a quick look ahead to next week’s game with Bolton Wanderers...

Aston Villa 2 - 1 Blackburn: The House That Tyrone Built

March 31, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MB

Aston Villa have won their 5th game in a row having beaten Blackburn Rovers by two goals to one so James Rushton and Daniel Raza are back to break all of that down in the latest Holtecast!There’s a post-game recap, and a preview of the upcoming reunion with Steve Bruce as Aston Villa head up to Sheffield to take on Sheffield Wednesday. In a bonus segment, James is joined by Cole Pettem of TalkAstonVilla to discuss Aston Villa’s complicated goalkeeping situation that now involves three starter...

International Break Grab Bag

March 20, 2019 04:00 - 40 minutes - 36.1 MB

Villa caned Boro on the weekend (more on that here) and head into the international break on a high - but there’s more than that to discuss so we’ve brought in our second (out of four) podcast of the international break.What’s on the menu today? Well James is here to make the case for improved funding for Villa Ladies, Daniel Raza returns to the stage to name his key players for the Nottingham Forest and Boro games. The pair also say goodbye to Jordan Lyden while reflecting on Villa’s failing...

Aston Villa 3 - 0 Middlesbrough: Who the f**k is Tony Pulis?

March 18, 2019 04:00 - 35 minutes - 31.9 MB

The Villa have just smashed Middlesbrough 3-0, so what better way to digest that result than with a Holtecast? This week, James Rushton is joined by Cole Pettem of TalkAstonVilla to, well, Talk Aston Villa.The pair discuss the Boro result, the goals and the key players involved (SUPER JOHN MCGINN!) before contemplating the newfound reality of occupying a playoff position. Oh, and they mention Tony Pulis' odd post-match comments.Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!Oh, and Thank you very much fo...

What caused the Jack Grealish attack? (With Jon Mackenzie)

March 11, 2019 04:00 - 58 minutes - 52.5 MB

James is joined by Jon Mackenzie to take a look at some of the takes surrounding Jack Grealish's assault. Why do people think the way they do? And what causes someone to attack a footballer? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Birmingham City 0 - 1 Aston Villa: JACK HITS BACK

March 10, 2019 05:00 - 38 minutes - 34 MB

Jack Grealish took a slap on the jaw, but returned a knockout blow as Villa damned Blues to a 1-0 defeat at St Andrews. Another week, another Aston Villa Holtecast - James Rushton and Daniel Raza are back to break down the latest Aston Villa result and for the second week running - what a result it was!James and Daniel recap the assault on Grealish, Grealish’s assault on the Blues goal before moving on to preview the upcoming Forest and Boro games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Aston Villa 4 - 0 Derby County: Grealish woke up feelin' dangerous

March 03, 2019 05:00 - 36 minutes - 32.2 MB

Another week, another Aston Villa Holtecast - James Rushton and Daniel Raza are back to break down the latest Aston Villa result and what a result that was. A four-nil win over Derby County that has heaped the pressure on Frank Lampard while settling Villa nerves ahead of a massive Second City Derby next week.In a shorter edition, James and Daniel talk about that fantastic result, give their awards and offer their predictions on the upcoming match with that lot over there, Birmingham City. ...

Struggle against Stoke

February 24, 2019 05:00 - 47 minutes - 42.2 MB

James and Danny are back with the latest Holtecast to sum up Villa's draw against Birmingham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

thank u, Glenn

February 10, 2019 05:00 - 38 minutes - 34.6 MB

The Holtecast returns, and so do Aston Villa. Aston Villa bounced back from three goals down to steal a point from Sheffield United. It was an amazing comeback that capped off a horrific game for Aston Villa.James Rushton and Daniel Raza are back to discuss that draw, and preview the upcoming matches with Brentford (a Dean Smith return) and West Bromwich Albion. Villa’s path to promotion continues, but it might have to wait for another season to come about... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Reading too much into it

February 03, 2019 05:00 - 54 minutes - 49 MB

The Holtecast returns, and so do Aston Villa. The Villa bounced from 3 points to 1 and shared the spoils with a feisty Reading team in a match dominated by another incident entirely. James Rushton and Daniel Raza are back to break down that and the latest Aston Villa news and results.The pair sum up Villa’s win over Ipswich, recap the madcap transfer window, react to the Reading match, talk about the Tyrone Mings incident (Stamp? Step?) and offer a short preview on the upcoming Sheffield Unit...

Bye bye Bolasie

January 21, 2019 05:00 - 59 minutes - 53.6 MB

The Holtecast returns, but Yannick Bolasie hasn’t! The winger has left Villa to return to Everton. James Rushton and Daniel Raza are back to break down that and the latest Aston Villa news and results.Results? Well - after being whipped 3-0 and being knocked down the Championship table by Wigan Athletic, Villa dared to repeat that by surrendering two goals to an in-form Hull City side. Thankfully, Villa thought to fight back and take a point.Aside from reviewing a point gained (?) James and D...

Twin Defeats: The Return (Wigan 3 - Aston Villa 0)

January 13, 2019 05:00 - 50 minutes - 45.3 MB

The Holtecast returns for 2019 with James Rushton and Daniel Raza coming back to break down the latest Aston Villa news.Folks, what’s better than losing one game 3-0? Losing two 3-0! Villa returned to the land of the surreal by copping two mind-boggling losses within a week. One knocked them out of the FA Cup, and the other knocked them down the Championship table.James and Danny are back to go through it all on your Holtecast. In this episode, the pair talk about Villa’s loss against Wigan A...

Holtecast: Villa bring in 2019 with FA Cup loss

January 06, 2019 05:00 - 55 minutes - 50 MB

The Holtecast returns for 2019. James Rushton and Daniel Raza are back to break down the latest Aston Villa news. Before we dive in - thank you for listening to the Holtecast in 2018. It has meant the world to us!There’s no more room for soppiness though - Villa are winless in a few games at Villa Park, their back line is struggling, the Wolves are circling (literally) and Dean Smith is enduring a tough time right now. However, Aston Villa have only lost one (league) game since they got going...

Aston Villa vs Leeds United preview with Jon Mackenzie

December 17, 2018 05:00 - 39 minutes - 35.1 MB

Earlier we promised an additional Leeds preview soon where James talks to Leeds fan and football journalist Jon Mackenzie.Here is that additional Leeds preview where James speaks to Jon!The pair discuss Marcelo Bielsa, Leeds’ form and ambitions and of course, the Villa vs LeedsJon’s work can be found on the various podcasts on the Team of John O’Sheas feed.Also, if you want to hit him up on Twitter after the Villa vs Leeds match to say “Hi Jon, your boys were well beat!” you can find him @Jon...

Villa struggle with Stoke

December 16, 2018 05:00 - 42 minutes - 38.1 MB

It’s all good for Villa - having turned a disappointing home performance against Stoke City FC into a 2-2 draw and a point.They are still unbeaten at home under Dean Smith (but they have come close..) and next up is a visit from Leeds and Marcelo Bielsa, who’ll give it a good go.The journey to promotion to continues and James Rushton and Daniel Raza are back with the Aston Villa podcast to discuss Aston Villa’s draw with Stoke City and preview the upcoming match-up with Leeds United.There wil...

HANDBALL! Handball! HANDBALL!

December 11, 2018 05:00 - 58 minutes - 52.6 MB

Despite a crushing last minute goal in the 2-2 draw with West Bromwich Albion in the West Midlands derby, this is still a happy Holtecast as Aston Villa remain flying high despite conceding late in controversial circumstances. It’s no deflation, and little more of a bump in the road as Villa continue the journey towards promotion.James and Daniel Raza return with the Aston Villa podcast to discuss Aston Villa’s draw with West Brom, Jay Rodriguez’s ‘Hand of Rod’, the performance of Ørjan Nylan...

A week of utter, utter, madness

December 02, 2018 05:00 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MB

Oh my word.You couldn’t write it, could you?After a brilliant Second City derby performance where Villa put four past Birmingham City - the madness has continued. Aston Villa shared ten goals with Nottingham Forest before hammering Middlesbrough on the weekend. Madness.To break it all down, James Rushton and Daniel Raza return with your Holtecast. The pair break down the previous two games, before looking ahead to the coming West Midlands Derby on Friday.It’s safe to say that this Holtecast i...

The city is ours (AGAIN)

November 25, 2018 05:00 - 57 minutes - 51.5 MB

Brilliant. The city is once more Aston Villa’s, but was there any doubt of that fact? Any at all?Aston Villa rollocked Birmingham City with 4 goals to two to secure another victory in the Second City Derby. Gary Monk’s Blues could only take the lead once during the game, with their other goal proving to be nothing more than a consolation.Daniel Raza and James Rushton have got plenty to talk about in this latest Aston Villa Holtecast, so strap yourself in and enjoy.The pair talk the 4-2 win ov...

Holtecast: From one Derby to the next

November 12, 2018 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41 MB

Aston Villa are good for one thing - bringing some really good folks into your circle.This week, The Villa have got both Daniel Raza and James Rushton feeling really good about themselves and the friends that they have made since they started following VIlla.Oh, and Villa smashed high-flying Derby to pieces - more on that in the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Holtecast: On Dean and Derby

November 07, 2018 05:00 - 42 minutes - 38.2 MB

This weekend, Aston Villa will take on Dean Smith’s Derby County in a match that could go a long way to defining Villa’s season - and one that will certainly have some impact on Villa’s early, promising start under Dean Smith.With that in mind, James Rushton and Daniel Raza are back to review Villa’s win over Bolton last week, and tackle the big preview as Villa move forward and take on ‘FRANK LAMPARD’S DERBY COUNTY’ - one of the Championship big shots this season. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Dawn of the Dean

October 28, 2018 04:00 - 49 minutes - 44.3 MB

Dean Smith, the new Aston Villa Head Coach, has led Villa to a win and two losses in his first three football matches.While that might not be the best box-score summary of his time at Villa, is there anything beneath the surface that gives a 1-0-2 record any meaning? Is there more than meets the eye here?James Rushton and Daniel Raza discuss just that in the returning Holtecast. The pair say hello to Dean Smith, say farewell to Sir Doug Ellis, look back on the Swansea win and the losses at No...

Thierry Henry’s claret & blue army?

October 07, 2018 04:00 - 46 minutes - 41.7 MB

With Steve Bruce gone, a loss to Millwall to digest and no direction to head in - Aston Villa are set to appoint a new manager.Initial rumours have heated up and it looks like it could be Thierry Henry who takes over at AVFC; backed up by none other than John Terry. A shortlist of four others has been looked over and unless Villa ramp up their interest in Dean Smith, Rui Faria or Brendan Rodgers, then Henry will be the main man at Villa Park.James Rushton and Daniel Raza gloss over a loss to ...

Holtecast: Steve Bruce out at Aston Villa

October 03, 2018 04:00 - 42 minutes - 37.8 MB

Steve Bruce? He’s out of town. For the first time in Holtecast recent history, an episode is made without Steve Bruce being in charge of Aston Villa.James Rushton and Daniel Raza try to stick to an honest discussion about Steve Bruce’s reign following his dismissal after a 3-3 draw at home with Preston North End.The pair talk about the past two years under Bruce, the current situation, the cabbage and the men who could take over the Villa job in the near future.Villa move forward in a new dir...

Holtecast: The Mad Few

September 24, 2018 04:00 - 47 minutes - 42.4 MB

The Holtecast is back as Villa grab a win, then lose, with a world-class goal from John McGinn sandwiched in between. You could say there is plenty to talk about.James Rushton and Daniel Raza try to keep their heads screwed on as they talk about the Rotherham win, Steve Bruce’s Forestieri gaffe, the Sheffield Wednesday loss, John McGinn’s all-time-great volleyed goal, #BRUCEOUT, James’ betting story, gambling and preview the Bristol City game that is coming up on Friday.Oh, and Jack Grealish ...

Holtecast: Aston Villa draw again

September 17, 2018 04:00 - 41 minutes - 37.2 MB

Villa went into the international break full of frustration. A 4-1 loss to Sheffield United signed Villa’s first chapter off, and the most recent result wasn’t exactly a positive one as it took a last minute Conor Hourihane goal to ensure Villa left Blackburn with a single point.After Daniel spoke to Howard Hodgson last week, James jumps back in so that the Holtecast can get back on track with the latest Villa conversation. Was a draw away at Ewood Park good enough? Do Villa need to win their...

Holtecast 154: A conversation with Howard Hodgson

September 09, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB

Villa went into the international break full of frustration - across the board. That hasn’t exactly eroded with the short amount of time that has passed since they lost to Sheffield United.To talk it over, Daniel Raza met up with Howard Hodgson of the Aston Villa Supporters Trust. The pair talked Steve Bruce, NSWE, the wage bill, speculation, FFP, turnover and other items in an hour-long conversation. Are Aston Villa too big to fail at this point?The Holtecast is an Aston Villa podcast, and y...

Holtecast: Aston Villa seep in frustration as they slide into the international

September 02, 2018 04:00 - 42 minutes - 37.7 MB

Villa recorded their first two losses of the season this week, and it’s safe to say that frustration is setting in at the club, amid reports of infighting within the fanbase at a match.It’s a good thing the international break is here!The Holtecast is back as James Rushton is joined by Daniel Raza to discuss the losses to Burton Albion and Sheffield United. The pair talk the transfer deadline, the league cup loss, shipping four goals to the Blades, and whether it’s all over for Villa under St...

Holtecast 152:Should Villa fans expect better?

August 19, 2018 04:00 - 38 minutes - 34.7 MB

We’re three games into the new season, and with 7 points. This is uncharted territory for Villa - yet there is something odd lying underneath it all. It doesn’t feel like Villa have gotten started, at all, and a meagre 1-1 against Ipswich has been the catalyst for some frustration.The Holtecast is back as James Rushton is joined by Stevie Green to talk about the Yeovil match and the Ipswich game, goalkeeping errors, Brentford and Steve Bruce. While there’s plenty to be positive, Aston Villa f...