Assessing Aston Villa's trajectory w/ Daz Hale of BBC Radio WM!

BBC Radio WM host, Daz Hale, returns to reflect on last season's campaign for Aston Villa and key decisions that the football club will have to make heading into next season.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?What did Daz make of the season that was for Unai Emery's men?Was missing out on the Champions League the end of the world?Emi Martinez and Ollie Watkins' Villa futures.Do fans of the football club need to stop looking back at the past?What has been Daz's favourite moment while working in the media this past season?STAY CONNECTED:Email: [email protected]: @HoltecastPodThreads: HoltecastBluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socialCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaSimon O'Regan: @SiOReganGUEST: @DazHaleWMEPISODE 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 the summer transfer window now open once more, Cole, Simon and Tom assess the futures of the first steam squad in what is sure to be yet another busy and challenging period for the football club.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Which first team regulars could be made available this summer?Could we see a complete overhaul in the goalkeeping department?Does Matty Cash still have a role to play in this squad?Could Youri Tielemans' or Boubacar Kamara's futue at Villa be in doubt?Is Jacob Ramsey one of the most sellable assets?STAY CONNECTED:Email: [email protected]: @HoltecastPodThreads: HoltecastBluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socialCole 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.

The Villa Roundtable is here! Cole is joined by Neil Dunworth, Pete Schaad and Rich Sutherland to reflect on where the 24/25 season leaves Aston Villa and look ahead to what will be a busy summer for the football club.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Right then, how are we all feeling about Aston Villa heading into the summer months?Was missing out on Champions League football the be-all and end-all?How concerned are we all about potential player sales?It's safe to say that we all have full faith in Unai Emery regardless of what happens this summer and that's the most important thing, right?How confident are we all heading into next season then?STAY CONNECTED:Email: [email protected]: @HoltecastPodThreads: HoltecastBluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socialCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaNeil Dunworth: @LoveMcGrathpodPete Schaad: @Holy_Trinity_AVRich Sutherland: @villaparkpodEPISODE 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's 2024/2025 campaign now in the rearview mirrior, Cole, Simon and Seb sat down to reflect on the season that was for Unai emery's men – who was our standout player of the season? Who failed to live up to expectations? And everything in-between.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Now that the dust is setlled, how are the lads feeling about the season as a whole?Who stood out ahead of the rest within the Aston Villa squad this term?Who was a disappointment this season?What can we make of Morgan Rogers' rise and how far can he go?Did Emi Martinez really have a declining season or has that been overstated?What have been our favourite moments/memories of the 24/25 season?Is missing out on the Champions League the end of the world?How would you rate this season on a scale from 1 to 10?STAY CONNECTED:Email: [email protected]: @HoltecastPodThreads: HoltecastBluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socialCole 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.

Aston Villa's season certainly ended with plenty of chaos! Join Cole and Gather 'Round The Lamps, Andy Bates, as they try and make some sense of Sunday's frustrating loss to Manchester United shortly after the final whistle.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Just how poor was that performance from Aston Villa at Old Trafford?Let's talk about Matty Cash's passing and THAT Emi Martinez bodycheck, shall we?An officiating disaster for the ages.Europa League football certainly isn't a bad thing, is it?What's next for Unai Emery's Aston Vila?STAY CONNECTED:Email: [email protected]: @HoltecastPodThreads: HoltecastBluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socialCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaAndy Bates: @VillaLampEPISODE 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 final day of the 2024/2025 season is nearly here! Cole and Simon are back again to look ahead to Sunday's trip to Old Trafford and look at what's at stake for Unai Emery's men.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?How are we all feeling heading into the final match of the season?Is there any reason to fear Manchester United or Old Trafford anymore?Is a better match for Tyrone Mings or Pau Torres?Who deserves to get the start at left-back?How will the rest of the team line up on Sunday?Would finishing 6th still be deemed as a successful season?STAY CONNECTED:Email: [email protected]: @HoltecastPodThreads: HoltecastBluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socialCole 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.

Aston Villa are taking their Champions League bid down to the final day of the 2024/2025 Premier League campaign! Join Cole and Simon as the lads reflect on a professional performance by Unai Emery's men, an emotional Emi Martinez and attempt to dissect the log jam for the last two Champions League spots.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?What did Cole and Simon make the Friday's performance at Villa Park?Defensively solid and taking care of business at the top of the pitch as well; are we seeing version one of this Villa team from Emery's first season again?Can we finally give Matty Cash the credit he deserves?Amadou Onana, the ultimate hype man!What should we make of Emi Martinez's emotional moments following the final whistle?Aston Villa can finish as high as third and as a low as seventh...talk about some final day drama!STAY CONNECTED:Email: [email protected]: @HoltecastPodThreads: HoltecastBluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socialCole 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.

It's been another important weekend for Aston Villa Football Club, with Ollie Watkins becoming Villa's record Premier League goalscorer and Unai Emery's men securing a third consecutive season in Europe. Listen in as Cole and Tom wax lyrical about a vital win on the South Coast and reflect on Villa's chances of a top 5 finish.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?What a win! What can we take from that performance?How impressive is Ollie Watkins' record-breaking achievement on Saturday and what lies ahead for the Torquay Haaland?Another season in Europe secured! The main objective has been achieved, hasn't it?Big Tyrone Ming's performance; how crucial is he to Aston Villa's achievements?With results going Villa's way on the weekend, how realistic is a top 5 finish at this point?STAY CONNECTED:Email: [email protected]: @HoltecastPodThreads: HoltecastBluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socialCole 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.

Well, it certainly wasn't a good week for Aston Villa, with consecutive losses to Manchester City and Crystal Palace. With only a few games remaining in the Premier League, it's now a big week leading up to Fulham's trip to Villa Park, so Cole and Simon got together to look at the bigger picture (or at least attempt to).You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Should we be concerned about last week's performances heading into the final four matches of the season?Why can't Unai Emery seem to figure out Crystal Palace?Mings versus Torres.There's a real sense of negativity following Saturday's poor performance at Wembley; would a win over Fulham fix that?What would be deemed a successful season at this point?STAY CONNECTED:Email: [email protected]: @HoltecastPodThreads: HoltecastBluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socialCole 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.

It's now five consecutive wins for Aston Villa in the Premier League, with Unai Emery's men now only two points off of Newcastle United in third place. Listen in as Cole and Simon discuss a massive victory at Villa Park, the squad's undeniable confidence and look ahead to the trip to Manchester City on Tuesday.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Did it truly feel like it was Aston Villa's day after Ollie Watkins' goal in the first minute?Let's get the diabolical refereeing chatter out of the way, shall we?Let's show Ian Maatsen some love!Tielemans' class and Watkins' impact.Should we be concerned about Marcio Asensio's shooting boots?The importance of heading to Manchester City on Tuesday full of confidence.How might Villa setup, with another massive week ahead?STAY CONNECTED:Email: [email protected]: @HoltecastPodThreads: HoltecastBluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socialCole 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.