THE RETURN OF ASTON VILLA: Looking to the season ahead w/ Jacob Tanswell of The Athletic!

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 on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - 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 of the season, Aston Villa truly are the real comeback kings?What can be made of Diego Carlos' first start of the season?Are Villa lacking control, especially from a defensive point of view, at times so far this season?It's time for a Ross Barkley love-in!How important has Villa's squad depth been so far and how important will it prove to be throughout this campaign?Onto Wycombe away! Who's feeling confident?STAY CONNECTED:Email: [email protected]: @HoltecastPodCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaTom Nightingale: @tdnightingaleSimon O'Regan: @SiOReganEPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?15 minutes of defensive naivety lead to plenty of work to be done at the other end of the pitch; how concerning is Aston Villa's lack of defensive solidity?No Leon Bailey means a potentially big problem?Morgan Rogers' ruthlessness in front of goal will come!Youri Tielemans' impactA trip to the Wankdorf awaits in the Champions League!All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: [email protected]: @HoltecastPodCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaTom Nightingale: @tdnightingaleEPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Okay then, how are the lads feeling after a hard-fought victory on the road in Leicester?How important is Amadou Onana to this Aston Villa team?What can be made of Lamare Bogarde's first start/Premier League debut?The Watkins v Durán debate continues!How confident should we feel when it comes to Villa's Champions League draw?Can we safely say that the summer transfer window was a success for the football club?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: [email protected]: @HoltecastPodCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaSimon O'Regan: @SiOReganSebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8EPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Right, how are the lads feels about the first loss of the season?Can we safely put Ollie Watkins' performance yesterday down to ring rust?It's time for a Morgan Rogers love-in!Villa will win more games than they lose playing like they did against Arsenal on Saturday, right?Onto Leicester away next weekend!All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: [email protected]: @HoltecastPodCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaTom Nightingale: @tdnightingaleEPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa claim their first win away at West Ham since April 16th, 2011 and now look to make it three wins in a row against Arsenal on Saturday, With that in mind, listen in as Cole, Simon, Tom, and Seb reflect on a positive start to the season for Unai Emery's men.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Well then, it only took a bit of chaos for Aston Villa to win away at West Ham again; what did the lads make of the result?Apparently pre-season results don't matter, eh?Amadou Onana's impact and potential this seasonThe curious case of Matty Cash (Was it a penalty?)Should Jhon Durán stick around this season and can he make that vital next step in his young career?Let's discuss Villa's squad depth shall we?Twitter Polls and everyone's favourite game, Dean Smith's Juggling 6, is back!!!All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: [email protected]: @HoltecastPodCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaTom Nightingale: @tdnightingaleSimon O'Regan: @SiOReganSebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8EPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Aston Villa returning to Premier League action on Saturday, it's time to look ahead to the new campaign with excitement and optimism. As a result, Aston Villa writer for The Athletic, Jacob Tanswell, joined Cole and Tom to discuss Villa's busy pre-season, transfer business, and what we could expect from Unai Emery's men this season.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?What did Jacob make of Aston Villa's escapades in the USA and pre-season as a whole?Which summer signing's stand out the most?Compared to last season's squad, how does Jacob think Villa currently match up?What does Jacob think Villa could/still need to do within the transfer window?Which competition's should be a priority for Villa this campaign?Right then, where do we think Villa could finish in the table this season?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: [email protected]: @HoltecastPodCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaTom Nightingale: @tdnightingaleGUEST: @J_TanswellEPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa's pre-season journey is underway and with that in mind, Cole, Simon, and Tom return to discuss the football club's latest transfer business, Morgan Rogers' bright future, and an absolutely epic home kit launch.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?What can be made of Jaden Philogene's return to Aston Villa and where does he fit into Unai Emery's puzzle?Is selling Moussa Diaby the right call?Could Amadou Onana be the missing link in Villa's midfield?Morgan Rogers has been the main man during the early stages of Villa's pre-season; how big of a role could he play this season?What does Tuesday's epic home kit launch mean in terms of how the football club has evolved off of the pitch?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: [email protected]: @HoltecastPodCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaSimon O'Regan: @SiOReganTom Nightingale @tdnightingaleEPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It'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 Douglas Luiz and have Villa done well in the deal with Juventus given the circumstances?Is Ross Barkley a perfect fit for Villa's midfield?Has Monchi earned his money so far this summer given the transfer business that has been completed?Where does Kaine Kesler-Hayden's future lie after the contract extension?Let's dive into the ticket price hike, shall we?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: [email protected]: @HoltecastPodCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaSimon O'Regan: @SiOReganEPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

July 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?More importantly, what kind of Ross Barkley is Villa getting this time around?Is it fair to say that Barkley has more than proved his durability/health during his time with Luton?How will the loss of Barkley impact the Hatters?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: [email protected]: @HoltecastPodCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaGUEST: @TheWALTPodcastEPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 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 say that Dobbin is an out and out winger?How are Everton fans feeling about the sale of Dobbin to Aston Villa?What can be made of the deal from both sides?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: [email protected]: @HoltecastPodCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaGUEST: @UHTPodcastEPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.