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HOLTECAST | Brentford 1-2 Aston Villa - Swatting away The Bees!
It’s the second half of December and the mighty Villa are one point away from league leaders, Arsenal...let that sink in, Villans! Join Cole and Simon as the lads huddle together for a quick recap on Sunday’s away victory over Brentford and look ahead to Cameron Archer’s return to Villa Park on Friday. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
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Match Preview: Brentford v Aston Villa - Can Villa continue stunning top four push?
Villa look for a third league win in a row after the high of beating Manchester City and Arsenal. Here’s everything you need to know prior to kick-off!
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Carla Ward’s side surrendered a lead in the second half to lose 2-1 on Saturday.
HOLTECAST | Aston Villa 1-0 Arsenal - BraveArse!
Well, what a week for the mighty Villa! Moments after the final whistle our Cole and Tom got together to try and find the right words that would make sense of such a memorable week for Unai Emery’s side, with Villa walking away from Fortress Villa Park with a 1-0 win over Arsenal. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
Opponent Spotlight: Arsenal writer Tom Canton talks about facing Aston Villa, Kai Havertz and Declan Rice’s impact!
Ahead of Arsenal’s visit to Villa Park on Saturday, we spoke to Arsenal writer Tom Canton to get the lowdown on Mikel Arteta’s side.
Match Preview: Aston Villa v Arsenal - Can Villa lay down another marker against the league’s best?
4 days after Manchester City, Villa look for another statement win against the league-leading Gunners. Here is everything you need to know prior to kick-off!
HOLTECAST | Aston Villa 1-0 Manchester City - An Unai Emery masterpiece!
With Wednesday’s victory over Manchester City potentially being the most complete performance most Aston Villa fans may have ever seen, our Cole and Dom got together to process the brilliance of Unai Emery’s Villa and look ahead to Arsenal on Saturday. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
Opponent Spotlight: Sports writer Amos Murphy is expecting an open and chaotic affair at Villa Park today!
Ahead of Manchester City’s visit to Villa Park on Wednesday, we spoke to football/sports writer Amos Murphy to discuss expectations after a completing a treble and their start to the season. Can Fortress Villa Park stand strong?
HOLTECAST | PREVIEW - Aston Villa v Manchester City w/ sports writer Amos Murphy!
Our Seb was joined by football/sports writer, Amos Murphy, to discuss Manchester City’s season thus far and to look ahead to Wednesday’s match at Villa Park. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
HOLTECAST | Bournemouth 2-2 Aston Villa - Super Ollie Watkins to the rescue!
December madness has officially begun for Aston Villa and as a result, Cole and Simon got together to reflect on an eventful outting away at Bournemouth on Sunday. The lads also look ahead to Manchester City on Wednesday. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
Opponent Spotlight: Bournemouth fan Sam talks about facing Aston Villa, Dominic Solanke, and gaffer Andoni Iraola!
Ahead of Aston Villa’s trip to the Vitality Stadium on Sunday, we spoke to Bournemouth fan Sam Davis from Back Of The Net to discuss life under Andoni Iraola. What can we expect from the Cherries?
Match Preview: Bournemouth v Aston Villa - Can Villa keep the good times rolling?
A potential banana skin awaits on the South Coast on Sunday. Here is everything you need to know prior to kick-off!
HOLTECAST | Aston Villa 2-1 Legia Warszawa - Moreno’s back, baby!
Our Cole and Tom got together after the final whistle at Villa Park to reflect on Aston Villa’s fourth straight win in the UEFA Europa Conference League, with Unai Emery’s side beating Legia Warszawa 2-1. The lads also look ahead to Bournemouth on Sunday and a jam-packed fixture list in December. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
Aston Villa’s misunderstood maestro Leon Bailey is proving his worth
Bailey has developed into one of Villa’s most dangerous players this season.
Match Preview: Aston Villa v Legia Warszawa - Can Unai Emery’s side take control of Group E?
Villa host Polish side, Legia Warszawa, in the penultimate group stage fixture, with both sides heading towards qualification.
HOLTECAST | Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Aston Villa - Welcome to the top four!
Our Cole, Simon, and Dom dusted off their microphones after yet another international break and return to reflect on a vital away win for Aston Villa as Unai Emery’s men beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 on Sunday. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
Aston Villa underline top-four credentials with a comeback victory at Tottenham
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Opponent Spotlight: Spurs podcaster Chris Miller is predicting a close affair in their Premier League match against Aston Villa!
Ahead of Aston Villa’s Premier League tie, we chatted with Chris Miller of The Extra Inch podcast. What can we expect from Ange Postecoglou’s side?
Match Preview: Tottenham v Villa - Huge test of mettle for Unai Emery’s side in North London
Can Villa get a first league away win in two months at this season’s pacesetters?
7500 Roundtable: Who is one player that nearly signed for Aston Villa and didn’t, but you wish they had?
Ah, the one’s who got away and never donned the famous claret and blue!
Villa Women Weekly: Rachel Daly ends as the hero as winning streak continues
After their torrid start to the season, Carla Ward’s Villa kept the good times rolling on Sunday.
What happens next at full-back for Aston Villa?
With Àlex Moreno returning to fitness, should Unai Emery stick or twist?
Villa Women Weekly: Attacking changes and Kenza Dali’s return help Aston Villa bag first league win
Two late goals gave Carla Ward’s side victory over promoted Bristol City.
HOLTECAST | Aston Villa 3-1 Fulham - The John McGinn Appreciation Society!
Our Cole and Simon return to action and find themselves basking in the glory of yet another Aston Villa win at Villa Park as Unai Emery’s men beat Fulham 3-1 on Sunday. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
Match Preview: Aston Villa v Fulham - Can Unai Emery’s men get back to winning ways in the Premier League?
Fulham make the trip to Villa Park on Sunday, with Aston Villa aiming to maintain the gap between themselves in fifth spot and the teams below them. Here is everything you need to know prior to kick-off!
HOLTECAST | Aston Villa 2-1 AZ Alkmaar - Gettin’ Puggy Wit It!
It certainly wasn’t the best performance, but getting all three points is what matters most. Join Cole and Tom as the lads reflect on another European night at Villa Park and look ahead to Fulham’s trip to B6. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
Match Preview: Aston Villa v AZ Alkmaar - Villa look to get back on track and do the double over AZ
Unai Emery’s men return to fortress Villa Park knowing a win would give them prime position in UECL Group E.
Villa Women Weekly: Breaking down Aston Villa’s international stars and their start to the season
Villa’s start to the season has been painful, but the recent defeats and international break have offered chances to assess the club’s leading stars.
Villa Women Weekly: Aston Villa’s horrid start to 2023-24 hits lowest note with 6-0 thrashing by Chelsea
Carla Ward’s side have lost their first five games, conceding 16 goals.
HOLTECAST | Nottingham Forest 2-0 Aston Villa - A valuable lesson!
It was a bad day at the office for Aston Villa on Sunday after our first loss in the Premier League since September 3rd. Our Cole and Seb sat down to react to the match and look ahead to AZ Alkmaar’s trip to Villa Park on Thursday. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
Opponent Spotlight: Nottingham Forest fan Matt backs Steve Cooper’s side to remain undefeated at the City Ground on Sunday!
Ahead of Sunday’s match at the City Ground, we spoke to Nottingham Forest fan, Matt Davies to find out more about Steve Cooper’s side. Who should Aston Villa keep an eye on?
HOLTECAST | PREVIEW - Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa w/ Sarah Clapson of the Nottingham Post!
Our Seb was joined by Sarah Clapson of the Nottingham Post/Nottinghamshire Live to discuss Forest’s season thus far, Steve Cooper, and look ahead to Sunday’s match at the City Ground. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
HOLTECAST | Aston Villa 3-1 Luton Town - Unai-ted we stand!
After what can only be considered a routine victory at Villa Park these days, Cole and Simon sat down to look at Aston Villa 3-1 Luton Town and the strong position that Unai Emery is putting Villa in heading into the winter months. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
Opponent Spotlight: Luton Town fan Steve is hopeful the Hatters can cause an upset on Sunday!
Ahead of Aston Villa’s match on Sunday, we spoke to Luton Town fan Steve Hines of Oh When The Town Podcast to discuss their fairytale rise to the Premier League. Which players should we be wary of?