ASTON VILLA 2-0 WOLVES: Come on, shake your body baby, do the Konsa!

A 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 points lost or 1 point gained on Saturday considering how things played out at Villa Park?Another Morgan Rogers love-in!At this point in the season, can we safely say that 4th place is Aston Villa's to lose?With Robin Olsen standing in-between the sticks for at least the next match, where do the confidence levels sit with the Sweden international?Given the increasing expectations around the football club these days, let's put this amazing season into perspective, shall we?Olympiacos on Thursday; how are we all feeling ahead of a crucial European tie?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: [email protected]: @HoltecastPodTom 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.

Aston 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-final and another step closer to the Champions League; what do the lads make of all this?Villa's winning mentalityWith Ollie Watkins now leading the Premier League in goal contributions this season (19 goals/12 assists), surely he's a candidate for Player of the Season?Morgan Rogers' bright future is only getting brighter!Chelsea on Saturday; can Villa go 9 points ahead of Spurs?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: [email protected]: @HoltecastPodCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaSebastian Bacion: @SebastianBacon8Simon 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 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, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Aston Villa were certainly fortunate during normal time in Lille, but what's different about this side compared to years past?What does Emi Martinez mean to Villa fans?Matty Cash's abnormally fast redemption arc!Olympiacos await Villa in the semi-finals; what should we expect?Fatigue + Bournemouth on Sunday = Opportunity or Mayhem?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: [email protected]: @7500ToHolteCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaNeil Dunworth: @LoveMcGrathpodEPISODE 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 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 the most composed performance of the season?Emery's Villa haven't run out of steam just yet!No Kamara and Luiz? No problem!The curious case of Nicolò ZanioloA call for more confidence heading into Villa's trip to LilleAll of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: [email protected]: @7500ToHolteCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaSebastian 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 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 Rogers made a case for staying in the starting XI?Is forced squad rotation costing Villa?Could Ollie Watkins be classified as the best striker that Aston Villa have had for the last 20 years?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: [email protected]: @7500ToHolteCole 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.

A 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 the lads make of the performance at the Etihad?Surely the likes of Durán, Iroegbunam, and Rogers exemplified why Villa have a bright future?Is it about time we gave Robin Olsen some credit after his performance on Wednesday?What's the point in being negative about the Villa this season?What should we expect against Brentford on Saturday?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: [email protected]: @7500ToHolteCole 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.

The 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 Wolves at Villa Park since 2003?Is there no stopping Ezri Konsa?Morgan Rogers' impact during his early days at the football club.How should we expect Unai Emery to approach Wednesday's match against Manchester City?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: [email protected]: @7500ToHolteCole 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 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?Nicolò Zaniolo's time at Aston Villa has been pretty up and down to say the least, but should we be expecting more?Morgan Rogers has been thrown into action due to the growing injury list; what have we made of his performances thus far?How valuable could Sunday's point prove to be come the end of the season?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: [email protected]: @7500ToHolteCole 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.

Cole, 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 actually a one or two positives to McGinn missing out?Should fans be concerned after Sunday's loss to Spurs?Where does Villa's mentality sit heading into a crucial match against Ajax on Thursday?Right then, knockout football at Villa Park on Thursday...who's advancing?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: [email protected]: @7500ToHolteCole 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.

The 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?Is it fair to say that the Unai Emery's men handled the occasion fairly well or were expectations not met?With 5 players being rotated into the starting 11, Emery clearly had one eye already set on Sunday's match agains Spurs; good management by the gaffer?How will Aston Villa approach the second leg at Villa Park next week?Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday; how are we all feeling ahead of a key fixture in the race for 4th in the table?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: [email protected]: @7500ToHolteCole 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.