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Holtecast 151: The John McGinn fan club

August 12, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 49.8 MB

Two games,Two games down. Six points in the bag and our hearts stir for John McGinn.The Holtecast is back as James Rushton and Daniel Raza recap the Hull and Wigan games, talk transfers and FFP, preview the upcoming Yeovil (in the Carabao Cup) and Ipswich (in the league) and offer their (usually wrong) predictions before unveiling the week one power rankings - the top five Villa players of the past week - as voted by the community. There are more than a few surprises in that!Things could be g...

Holtecast 150: Holtecast Season Preview

August 05, 2018 04:00 - 45 minutes - 40.9 MB

A new season beckons for Aston Villa, who face Hull and Wigan within the space of a week. Excitement builds as we wonder how the first chapter of Villa’s latest Championship campaign will unfold. Within a week, we’ll know where we stand - for now.The Holtecast is back as James Rushton and Daniel Raza preview Aston Villa’s new season - with words on transfer activity, squad depth, key players, and of course - Steve Bruce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Holtecast 149: Going deep on Aston Villa, FFP, Bruce, Henry, and the new owners

July 22, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 68 MB

The immediate cash woes for Aston Villa have concluded. Thanks to a takeover via NSWE, Aston Villa have new shareholders, Wes Edens and Nassef Sawiris investing within the club with a full takeover to come.That means that the Holtecast has to return, a week early, to discuss the latest goings on at Villa Park ahead of a full season preview next weekend.Me and Daniel thought it best to talk about Villa’s new investors, the state of the club and financial fair play. Oh, we also mentioned those ...

Holtecast 148: Where has all of Villa’s money gone?

June 10, 2018 04:00 - 41 minutes - 37 MB

Villa’s administration worries have been eased thanks to a nifty little loan brought in by Chairman Dr Tony Xia, however, their troubles are still out there for all to see. Keith Wyness is still suspended, Steve Bruce’s future is in limbo, the vultures are circling for star players Jack Grealish and James Chester - and there’s been no fresh takeover rumours.Things, they aren’t exactly looking up for Villa right now.Dani Raza and myself, James Rushton, are back to update you and discuss our op...

Holtecast 147: The Taxman Cometh

June 05, 2018 04:00 - 38 minutes - 34.3 MB

We’re just over a week away from a play-off final loss. We’re already talking about administration, a threat that cannot truly be discounted after Aston Villa’s cash flow issues were questioned following the emergence of a missed tax payment.Still, as we say, life goes on.Dani Raza and myself update you on the issues regarding Villa’s tax bill, Keith Wyness’ suspension, the Chinese money lockup, the potential threat of administration, liquidation and insolvency before finishing on a smaller, ...

Holtecast 146: Aston Villa take first step into uncertain future

May 28, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 49.8 MB

So. Here we are. At the end of the season, a fairly positive season, with almost nothing to show for it.At the final hurdle, Aston Villa were no match for Fulham. Red cards? There should have been plenty, but it mattered not. Villa were unable to fashion chances, and then were unable to take them.Still, life goes on. Villa now take their first step forward. You’ll have the pleasure of joining Daniel Raza and myself, James Rushton, to quickly break-down the play-off loss before moving on to As...

Holtecast 145: Villa take first-leg play-off lead

May 13, 2018 04:00 - 23 minutes - 20.9 MB

All those nerves, for almost nothing.While the job isn’t complete, Villa managed to get through half of their play-off semi-final in one piece, and with a one-goal aggregate lead that they can take back to Villa Park for Tuesday’s second-leg of the Championship play-off semi-final against Middlesbrough.In this latest edition of the Holtecast, Dani Raza and myself, James Rushton, have a quickfire discussion about Villa’s recent victory at the Riverside, spend a few moments discussing the U23’s...

Holtecast 144: Villa swipe right, match with Middlesbrough for play-off date

May 06, 2018 04:00 - 46 minutes - 41.7 MB

The season, for now, is over.Until the play-offs kick off in a week!In this latest edition of the Holtecast, you’ll have to listen to me, James Rushton talk to Dani Raza about all things Claret & Blue, including a last-day loss to Millwall, a play-off date with Middlesbrough, Adama Traore, Steve Bruce and Aston Villa under 23’s.We preview the upcoming play-off semi-final against Tony Pulis’ Middlesbrough and talk about the two other sides in the tournament - Fulham and Derby.The Holtecast is ...

Holtecast 143: Inspired comeback seals fourth place

April 29, 2018 04:00 - 38 minutes - 34.4 MB

With one game to go, Aston Villa’s league season is effectively over. The team can’t finish anywhere else except fourth place. Lock it in and prepare for the play-offs!In this latest edition of the Holtecast, you’ll have to listen to me, James Rushton, mumble on about all things claret & blue alongside my co-host, Dani Raza.We previewed the Millwall game, offering our predictions and recapped an exciting match against Derby County while keeping an eye on the relegation battle, and the play-of...

Holtecast 142: The Avengers!

April 25, 2018 04:00 - 47 minutes - 42.9 MB

Oh god, the automatic promotion hopes are back. Thanks a lot Gary Rowett.This week, I, James Rushton, am back with the Holtecast, the Aston Villa podcast, and I am once again joined by Dani Raza.We spoke about the latest Aston Villa news, praised the likes of Glen Whelan, Josh Onomah and Lewis Grabban, reserved a few words for Gabby Agbonlahor, recapped the Ipswich Town match and dived into a preview of the coming Derby County game - offering our predictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Holtecast 141:Aston Villa qualify for Play-Offs and must avenge Mick McCarthy

April 15, 2018 04:00 - 59 minutes - 53.6 MB

The Holtecast is back, and Aston Villa are back to winning ways. It’s good to settle back into routine.And, well - I’m delighted to discuss this with the returning Dani Raza, who has had to up his game after a stellar Holtecast debut by the one and only Matt Lynch.Spoiler - he did!This week, I, James Rushton, am once more joined by Dani to discuss all things Villa. We talked a little bit about Cardiff, a little bit about Leeds before discussing the play-offs and their importance to Villa. Cou...

Holtecast 140: Villa hopeless as promotion hopes erode. Featuring Matt Lynch

April 08, 2018 04:00 - 36 minutes - 32.4 MB

In the world of Aston Villa, positivity can only be followed by negativity. Villa beat Reading to open up a chase for second place and automatic promotion.Then, what did Aston Villa do when Cardiff lost to Wolves to give Villa hope? Villa lost to Norwich in one of the most devastating results of the season.This week, I, James Rushton, am back with the Holtecast for our 140th episode! I’m not joined by Dani Raza this week, but I’m delighted to bring on Matt Lynch for his Holtecast debut.Matt’s...

Holtecast 139: Villa hit the snooze button

April 02, 2018 04:00 - 40 minutes - 36.1 MB

Ah. You kind of wish we were still on break? Right? Nothing better than a bore-draw away at Hull to get that football feeling flowing once more, right? Right?No. Things could have went a lot better at the KCOM. Daniel Raza and James Rushton are back with the Holtecast to digest the Hull City game, and preview the coming matches against Reading and Norwich.Predictions:Team Dani - 2Team James - 0Dani got the Preston 1-1 spot on to take a lead a few weeks ago, and he got the Sunderland score rig...

Holtecast 138: Kodjia’s back, we’re back & Hull preview

March 30, 2018 04:00 - 22 minutes - 20.1 MB

Phew, that was some international break. Wouldn’t blame you if you doubted football’s existence in the first place! Now we’re back, and the league beckons.Villa ride north once more to face a Hull City side on the rocks, but it’s Aston Villa, and nothing’s that easy. Daniel Raza and James Rushton are back with the Holtecast to preview the coming Hull City game in this quickfire episode, and also discuss Gabby Agbonlahor’s fate at the club, as well as the return of Jonathan Kodjia. Hosted on...

Holtecast 137: Win against Bolton? Snow way!

March 18, 2018 04:00 - 42 minutes - 37.8 MB

After riding out the weekend on a high, Villa welcomed QPR to Villa Park and were smashed to pieces.They then rode north, and found themselves losing to Bolton in a snowstorm.It’ll happen to you. Daniel Raza and James Rushton are back with the Holtecast to discuss the consecutive losses for Villa, and what it means for their end of season run-in. It looks like automatic promotion might be done with, simply because Villa love to concede soft goals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...

Holtecast 136: A feast for lions

March 12, 2018 04:00 - 48 minutes - 43.4 MB

Aston Villa four.Wolves one.Read that out loud and enjoy it.These two certainly are! Daniel Raza is back and is joined by James Rushton to talk about Sunderland, a win over Wolves, Jorge Mendes and then offer previews of the coming QPR and Bolton games. With Villa making us all feel good, the pair also have a love in with the Villa View - who let James graciously present fan cams after the Wolves game.Give them a follow - and especially their founder, Dan!Predictions:Team Dani - 2Team James -...

Holtecast 135: Snow Day!

March 05, 2018 05:00 - 35 minutes - 31.6 MB

Postponement. That led to a boring weekend! The snow put Villa’s game with QPR back a few days.But hey, Daniel Raza is back and is joined by James Rushton to preview a run of Villa games! They’ve got the Wolves derby to break down (is there a better name for that?) and of course, the midweek visit to Sunderland. Who is the key man for the Wolves clash? What will the score be? Find out their thoughts and tune in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Holtecast 134:Oh, what a Whelan! with Phil Vogel

February 25, 2018 05:00 - 36 minutes - 32.1 MB

It only takes a few moments to change everything around! After a stumble against Fulham and Preston North End, Aston Villa managed to blow away Sheffield Wednesday in some style.James Rushton is back and in the absence of Daniel Raza, is once more joined by 7500 to Holte editor Phil Vogel on your Aston Villa podcast. The pair break down the Preston draw, offer their comments on Lewis Grabban, Josh Onomah and Robert Snodgrass, while reflecting on a win over Sheffield Wednesday before turning t...

Holtecast 133: Please win, baby! with Phil Vogel

February 18, 2018 05:00 - 39 minutes - 35 MB

Ah. That’ll happen to you.After winning seven games in a row, Villa finally gave up the ghost in a loss to Fulham away at Craven Cottage. Still, losing to one of the best-attacking sides away from home isn’t a BAD way to lose your first game in seven. Is it?James Rushton is back and in the absence of Daniel Raza, is joined by 7500 to Holte editor Phil Vogel. In Phil’s debut the pair discusses a deflating loss to Fulham and highlight the importance of bouncing back against Preston in a game th...

Holtecast 132: THE CITY IS OURS

February 11, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MB

The nerves were, in the end, pointless. Aston Villa invited Birmingham City to Villa Park for the 126th iteration of the Second City Derby, and left with a well earned three points in a two-nil win.There’s nothing like it, is there?The Holtecast returns with its 132nd episode, as Aston Villa recorded their seventh league win in a row to remain unbeaten in 2018.Once more, James Rushton and Daniel Raza are back to discuss an incredible derby day, a few naughty stamps, two incredible goals and o...

Holtecast 131: Villa ride six wins in a row into Birmingham City clash

February 04, 2018 05:00 - 53 minutes - 48.3 MB

Welcome back to the Holtecast, your Aston Villa podcast! It’s episode 131 and man! Two victories in a row makes you feel VERY good. The team at 7500 To Holte are loving this current run of form!On this episode, James Rushton and Daniel Raza discuss the Snodgrass-inspired victory over Sheffield United, before moving into the 3-2 win against Burton Albion.Of course, there’s the minor case of previewing the Second City Derby this coming weekend, when Villa take on Birmingham City at home.It’s a ...

Holtecast 130: Feeling good about Villa.. What?

January 29, 2018 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.1 MB

It’s Holtecast 130!Your Aston Villa podcast by 7500 To Holte is back and man - we’ve got a few things to talk about despite the lack of match action in the past week.James Rushton and Daniel Raza talk Elphick, Tshibola, Tuanzebe and... Gollini! They will be previewing the Sheffield United match and the Burton Albion match, and also bringing you a bit of transfer news - and our thoughts - on the latest in Villa world.Can Villa keep the winning streak going? Who is coming? Who is staying? Is Be...

Holtecast 129: The sky is the limit!

January 21, 2018 05:00 - 47 minutes - 42.5 MB

It’s the 129th episode of the Holtecast - your Aston Villa podcast and we are bringing you the fourth league win in a row for Villa.Yes, Boro, Bristol, Forest and Barnsley have fallen in the wake of Steve Bruce’s rampant Villa side, with the Villans picking up 100% of the points on offer in 2018 thus far.Without a game next weekend to preview your hosts James Rushton and Daniel Raza dissect a good win over Barnsley, reel through the big Keith Wyness interview, answer your Villa questions and ...

Holtecast 128: The Iceman Cometh

January 14, 2018 05:00 - 57 minutes - 51.3 MB

The Holtecast - your Aston Villa podcast is back with it’s 128th episode! Thank you for all your support so far.As per usual, your hosts James Rushton and Daniel Raza discuss all things Villa - with a recap of a good win over Nottingham Forest being followed with a preview of the coming home clash with Barnsley at Villa Park.The pair talk transfers - namely the situation of the rejuvenated Birkir Bjarnason and what their transfer policy might be this Janaury - and they don’t agree!As always, ...

Holtecast 127: The FA Cup misery weekender

January 07, 2018 05:00 - 49 minutes - 44 MB

Eh. That could have been better. Villa were knocked out of the FA Cup by Peterborough and are now no longer in any form of cup competition.Can Villa actually concentrate on the league though? As they head to Nottingham Forest - a side who just kicked Arsenal and Wenger to the curb?This week join James Rushton and your Holtecast Co-Host Daniel Raza as the pair talk FA Cup, transfers and more! Will Villa fund a move with a sale? Will it be a good thing to do? Who knows - it’s Aston Villa, the c...

Holtecast 126: Hoganmania

January 02, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

The feast of football is finally over and Villa head into an FA Cup 3rd round tie with Peterborough with an eye on 2nd place with a juicy six points in the bag.A win against Pulis and Boro was good, but putting five goals past Bristol City was something special! Can they keep the good times rolling? We shall see.Once again, join James Rushton and your Holtecast Co-Host Daniel Raza as the pair discuss the manner of Scott Hogan, Steve Bruce’s comments, Robert Snodgrass’ anatomy, and swords. Of ...

Holtecast 125: Jingle Bruce

December 24, 2017 05:00 - 42 minutes - 38.3 MB

Christmas and the Holiday season mean one thing to us - football. Lots and lots of football.However, for Villa and Steve Bruce it’s not four games without a win! A loss to Derby, draws against Sheffield United, Leeds and Millwall? When will this end? Probably when John Terry is back! Ideally against Brentford and Middlesbrough, two big games which will really help Villa out if they can win them!Join James Rushton and your Holtecast Co-Host Daniel Raza this week as they get Adama and Adomah mi...

Holtecast 124: Are the tides turning against Aston Villa?

December 17, 2017 05:00 - 49 minutes - 44.7 MB

All the positives suddenly fade away when you’ve went three games without a win, and before Villa meet Sheffield United just short of Christmas Eve, that is the situation they find themselves in. A dry draw with Millwall was bookended with a heroic away point at Leeds and of course, a crushing loss yesterday to Derby.So where are things going wrong? James Rushton and your Holtecast Co-Host Daniel Raza will dig deep to find out. Why did Bruce not play a striker? Was he really gunning for a Fal...

Holtecast 123: Aston Villa hit the blocks against Millwall before Derby clash

December 10, 2017 05:00 - 55 minutes - 50.2 MB

After fighting back to win a point against Leeds United, Aston Villa found themselves on a receiving end of a bit of a surprise. Millwall FC gave Villa a game and could be considered unlucky to perhaps not win the three points!Despite the misfortune at home, Villa are still unbeaten and go into a tough game with Derby Count with a bit to prove to their support.James Rushton and Holtecast Co-Host Daniel Raza break down the bore draw with Millwall, preview the clash with Derby County and speak ...

Holtecast 122: Aston Villa defy Leeds and earn a BIG point

December 03, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

Aston Villa fought back to win a point against an incredibly challenged Leeds United team, and we can’t be happier (well, three points would have made us happier, alas).But that means one thing, Villa are still unbeaten - with only a loss against Sheffield Wednesday marring an almost spotless record.Again, James Rushton is joined by Daniel Raza, and the pair spend well over an hour discussing ALL things Villa, including Josh Onomah, Glenn Whelan and of course, the Leeds Unite game; before hea...

Holtecast EXTRA: Leeds United Preview with Jon Mackenzie

November 28, 2017 14:00 - 39 minutes - 34.9 MB

After a good week and a very positive Holtecast, we’ve decided to bring you two for the price of one!So today, we’ll be previewing Leeds United, but it won’t involve Daniel Raza and his incredible Villa knowledge, but rather Jon Mackenzie, a Leeds United fan and football journalist who can give us the skinny and need to know on his Leeds. We also spoke about the Championship, and about the situation at the bottom end of the Premier League, as it could very well be relevant for both teams nex...

Holtecast 121: Aston Villa are back on the winning streak hype!

November 26, 2017 13:00 - 55 minutes - 49.8 MB

What a week that was! Since the Holtecast last aired, we’ve had two games and two further victories making it nine points from three games. Incredible stuff! Aston Villa are really gearing up their promotion campaign, so we are really gearing up our Aston Villa podcasting, with an almost hour long discussion about everything Aston Villa.Once more, 7500toHolte’s James Rushton is joined by Daniel Raza, presenter of SportsTalk over on BritishMuslim TV to discuss a number of key Villa talking poi...

Holtecast 120: The journey to promotion continues!

November 19, 2017 13:00 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MB

Another month, another chapter in Aston Villa’s Championship story. Ideally, this story ends with promotion to the Premier League.However, that’s not guaranteed. Promotion must be earned, but Villa are doing their damned best to make it happen.James Rushton is joined by Daniel Raza, presenter of SportsTalk over on BritishMuslim TV to focus on a big weekend win away to QPR before previewing two big games, home against Chris Coleman’s Sunderland and home again against Ipswich. Of course, there ...

Holtecast 119: The Owls & Overreaction

November 05, 2017 04:30 - 53 minutes - 47.9 MB

Villa could have done without losing to Sheffield Wednesday, but that’s Villa, right?For the 119th episode of the Holtecast, James Rushton is joined by Daniel Raza, presenter of SportsTalk over on BritishMuslim TV to talk about Aston Villa and their match ups against Preston and Sheffield Wednesday.Daniel gives out the player of the month and James prays that Glen Whelan isn’t a Holtecast listener. Mr Raza will also be hoping Jonathan Kodjia isn’t a regular around these parts as well, especia...

Holtecast 118: Clap your hands if you hate clappers with Daniel Raza

October 29, 2017 15:00 - 57 minutes - 52.1 MB

The Second City Derby is done and dusted and well - it certainly was... something? Yes. Something. That’s one way to describe a 0-0 draw. If you want it described in detail? Well, you’ll have to tune in to the Holtecast!James Rushton is joined by Daniel Raza, presenter of SportsTalk over on BritishMuslim TV to talk about Aston Villa and their match ups against Fulham and Birmingham City.Clappers? They are discussed as well. The disgusting things. Yuck.The pair also preview Villa’s midweek mat...

Holtecast 117: International break-ing my heart with Daniel Raza

October 15, 2017 13:30 - 53 minutes - 48.2 MB

The international break is over and Aston Villa return to action, but was it a good return? Well, Villa came up against Wolves and well... In a word. No, it wasn’t good. In many words? You’ll have to listen to this week’s Holtecast to find out!James is joined by Holtecast debutant Daniel Raza, presenter of SportsTalk over on BritishMuslim TV to discuss Aston Villa’s recent stories and recap a very exciting international break. The pair delve into the Wolves match to dissect the game at length...

Holtecast 116: The Sheriffs of Nottingham with Jack Grimse

September 24, 2017 13:30 - 41 minutes - 36.9 MB

Aston Villa win, twice within a week, and that’s good. What’s better? Having Jack Grimse back on the Holtecast. BeIn Sports took Jack away from our clutches, so that is why you’re stuck with James and his rotation of guests.But Jack is back! And that’s good news, especially when dissecting a Villa win - and some choice comments from Aston Villa’s CEO that could be taken in one of a few ways.Your feedback is appreciated as well! Get in touch.If you’re on Apple News, head over to iTunes and App...

Holtecast 115: Talking Championship with Jon Mackenzie

September 17, 2017 21:00 - 29 minutes - 26.3 MB

Aston Villa are back, we're back and the Holtecast is back. There have been a number of developments over the Summer, meaning that Robert and Jack can no longer commit to a weekly podcast between the two.However, 7500toHolte ran two podcasts and they now morph. James will be moving to host the Holtecast and will bring on someone from the world of Aston Villa to speak about the weekly developments of the club.For the 115th episode of the Holtecast, James is joined by podcaster extraordinaire J...

Holtecast 114: Questioning Brentford with your Twitter q's!

September 10, 2017 21:00 - 21 minutes - 18.8 MB

Aston Villa are back, we're back and the Holtecast is back. There have been a number of developments over the Summer, meaning that Robert and Jack can no longer commit to a weekly podcast between the two. However, 7500toHolte ran two podcasts and they now morph. James will be moving to host the Holtecast and will bring on someone from the world of Aston Villa to speak about the weekly developments of the club. For the 114th episode of the Holtecast, James goes solo and talks Villa - especiall...

Holtecast 113: An Aston Villa Review with Stevie Green

August 27, 2017 21:00 - 25 minutes - 22.7 MB

Aston Villa are back, we're back and the Holtecast is back. There have been a number of developments over the Summer, meaning that Robert and Jack can no longer commit to a weekly podcast between the two. However, 7500toHolte ran two podcasts and they now morph. James will be moving to host the Holtecast and will bring on someone from the world of Aston Villa to speak about the weekly developments of the club.For the 113th episode of the Holtecast, James is joined to review Aston Villa with S...

Holtecast 112: Reading into Norwich with Ronson Brown

August 20, 2017 18:00 - 47 minutes - 42.3 MB

Aston Villa are back, we're back and the Holtecast is back. There have been a number of developments over the Summer, meaning that Robert and Jack can no longer commit to a weekly podcast between the two. However, 7500toHolte ran two podcasts and they now morph. James will be moving to host the Holtecast and will bring on someone from the world of Aston Villa to speak about the weekly developments of the club. For the 112th episode of the Holtecast, we speak to Canada’s own Ronson Brown to ta...

Holtecast 111: Nothing makes a Cardiff-erence with Elis Sandford

August 13, 2017 17:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MB

For the 111th episode of the Holtecast, we speak to Elis Sandford, native of Wales to discuss among other things, the hammering that Villa took in Wales.Elis is of course a managing editor on this website, but he also went down to the game. That’ll be a fun discussion.The meat of the podcast? James and Elis answer a sackful of Twitter questions, review the Colchester cup success and the Cardiff disaster while looking ahead to Tuesday’s clash at Reading and a return to Villa Park for Norwich o...

Holtecast 110: Oh, Bloody Hull! With Jack Grimse

August 06, 2017 14:00 - 42 minutes - 37.9 MB

Aston Villa are back, we're back and the Holtecast is back. There have been a number of developments over the Summer, meaning that Robert and Jack can no longer commit to a weekly podcast between the two. However, 7500toHolte ran two podcasts and they now morph. James will be moving to host the Holtecast and will bring on someone from the world of Aston Villa to speak about the weekly developments of the club. We expect to link up with Stevie of the Aston Villa Review amongst other bloggers a...

On The Pod, My Lord Episode 11: Winning Streak, My Lord

April 15, 2017 04:00 - 48 minutes - 43.3 MB

It's been fun, hasn't it? Despite a stumble against Burton and a loss against Huddersfield, Villa have not stopped winning!James and Elis examine Villa's streak shortly before the end of the the first Aston Villa championship season and take some time to check up on Villa's city rivals, Birmingham City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 109: Regression to the mean gives Villa a boost

March 08, 2017 14:00 - 35 minutes - 31.7 MB

What's that you say? A Holtecast that isn't just sadness and dour talk about doom, gloom, and relegation? It's true! Today's episode actually gets to talk about wins. Three of them, in fact! And, just to keep things feeling a bit normal, we throw in a loss too. We dive into the recent Villa winning streak (the first such streak since April 2010) and try to decipher if it's an indication of things to come, a fluke, or simply a regression to the mean. We also touch a bit on the ongoing injury c...

Episode 108: Aston Villa are garbage, WTF Steve Bruce?

February 16, 2017 15:41 - 22 minutes - 19.4 MB

Jack and Robert are back with the first Holtecast since the closing of the winter transfer window. And Aston Villa are... pretty trash. We dig into the why of it all while seeing what's to come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On The Pod, My Lord Episode 10: Steve Bruce, My Lord

February 01, 2017 06:30 - 31 minutes - 28 MB

The full gang is back as Elis finds his way out of the space time continum of university to join up with James and Adam once more to discuss Villa's recent plight after a transfer splurge. Villa? They won't be relegated, but could find themselves in the ugly side of the English Football League Championship (no offense Rotherham!) if things don't turn around quickly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On The Pod, My Lord Episode 9: Winter Transfers

January 12, 2017 14:30 - 51 minutes - 46.3 MB

James and Adam met up over the internet this past weekend to discuss Villa's transfer business this January.It's cold outside, but things don't seem to be heating up at Villa Park, as they've only yet brought in one player - while their remaning targets could be poached from them.This was recorded before the Tottenham FA Cup match, so with that in mind - go Sam Johnstone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Holtecast 107: Why did Villa buy Johnstone when they have Gollini?

January 05, 2017 18:30 - 53 minutes - 47.8 MB

Aston Villa have signed their first player of the January 2017 transfer window, bringing in 23-year-old goalkeeper Sam Johnstone on loan from Manchester United. This would make sense if Mark Bunn was the only healthy option, but Villa just bought 21-year-old Pierluigi Gollini in the summer.Jack and Robert discuss this in detail, as well as the sale of Rudy Gestede along with more transfer rumours in Episode 107 of the Holtecast.Additionally, this episode features an interview with Cameron Hal...

Holtecast 106: Let's talk Leeds United with Jon Mackenzie

December 01, 2016 19:00 - 45 minutes - 41.1 MB

Unbeaten in seven games, Aston Villa have found a run of form for the first time in several seasons. This weekend, Steve Bruce’s side will travel to Elland Road for a Saturday primetime match against Leeds United. The Whites sit in fifth place in the Championship, and are enjoying their best stretch in recent memory as well.Ahead of that game, Jack was joined by Jon Mackenzie who provided some excellent Leeds insight. Jon writes for The Square Ball, an award-winning Leeds United fanzine, and ...