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From transfer distractions to frustrating performances in Aston Villa's curtain raiser for the 2026/2027 Premier League season, Sunday's loss to Brighton had it all. Join Cole, Simon and Seb as they chat hours after the final whistle about the 4-0 defeat and where the football club goes from here.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Ugh...we haven't missed that feeling!
• No striker = Big problem.
• How much of a distraction has the transfer window become for Villa?
• Joao Gomes' debut to forget...
• What can be made of the Ollie Watkins saga?

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Aston Villa shined brightly in a narrow 2-1 defeat to PSG in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday, so with that in mind, join Cole and Tom as the lads reflect on a night filled with plenty of positives and excitement ahead of the new campaign.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Villa didn't walk away with a trophy, but the likes of George Hemmings, Brian Madjo and Alysson provided plenty of excitement.
• Could these youngsters play an important part in the upcoming season?
• The Kamara/Gomes midfield partnership.
• How much encouragement can we take from this match?
• Villa's squad building continues!

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The 2026/2027 season is nearly underway for the mighty Villa and with that in mind, Cole, Simon and Seb are back for their annual season preview show ahead of Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup clash against PSG. Join in on the fun and sign up for our FPL league, The Holtecast Cup, for your chance to win a prize: https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/ndaioe

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Well then, how are we all feeling about Villa heading into the new season?
• Is it safe to say that Villa are in a better position heading into this season compared to this time last term?
• Are we all happy with the looks of the squad?
• What would be deemed as a successful season for the football club?
• Our "Barkley's 6 Delightful" predictions are shared...let's see how they turn out this season!

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It's been non-stop business for Aston Villa as of late and with the arrival of Alejandro Garnacho and departure of Austin MacPhee, it seems as though there's no signs of thngs slowing down. Listen in as Cole and Tom lend some perspective to the latest news surrounding the football club.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Are some of the reactions about Garnacho's arrival at Aston Villa over the top?
• Emery's importance in the Garnacho signing.
• Could Villa be changing their style of play this season?
• How big of a lose is Austin MacPhee?
• Are there any concerns around the amount of changes already made at the football club?

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Aston Villa unveiled the signing of 20-year-old Switzerland international, Johan Manzambi last Friday and as a result, Cole was joined by Julian from Spodcast Freiburg to discuss what Villa fans can expect from Manzambi and how he could fit into Unai Emery's plans.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• What kind of player is Johan Manzambi?
• From Julian's point of view, what are Manzambi's main attributes?
• Does he have what it takes to make an immediate impact at Villa?
• What are the areas of Manzambi's game that he still needs to improve upon?

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Aston Villa have secured the signing of João Gomes from Wolverhampton Wanderers for a reported fee believed to be around £35 million. With that in mind, Cole and Simon sat down with Daz Hale of BBC Radio WM for a quick chat to discuss the Brazilian midfielder and what he can bring to Villa Park.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• From a Wolves perspective, is now the right time for Gomes to move on and remain in the Premier League?
• What type of midfielder is he?
• Is it safe to say that Gomes is good enough to step into a Villa starting XI right away if needed?
• What can be made of Villa's business thus far?

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Aston Villa have reached a verbal agreement with Chelsea for the £117 million sales of Morgan Rogers, a British record transfer fee. As a result, join Cole and Tom as they discuss an incredible bit of business and what it means for the football club's recruitment drive this summer.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Is now the right time for Morgan Rogers to leave Villa?
• What does Rogers' departure mean for Villa's summer business?
• The importance of the football club being proactive instead of reactive.
• Could Manzambi quickly fill the gap?

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It's been a crazy 72+ hours for Aston Villa and with that in mind, Cole and Simon return to discuss the football club's comings, goings and everything in-between.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Aston Villa have hijacked Newcastle United's move for Switzerland international, Johan Manzambi; how does he fit into Emery's plans?
• Just how savvy have Villa been in terms of moving players on and lowering the wage bill?
• Youri Tielemans' move to Manchester United and what it means for Villa's summer recruitment.
• Lucas Digne's return to PSG.
• Villa's controversial front of shirt sponsor and the return of Betano...

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With transfer speculation continuing to build, Cole and Danny return to assess the futures of the Aston Villa first team squad.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Could we finally be nearing the end of Emi Martinez's time at the football club?
• Maatsen versus Digne.
• Does Lamare Bogarde have a future at Villa?
• What's Morgan Rogers really worth?

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BBC Radio WM host, Daz Hale, returns to reflect on a memorable season for Aston Villa and what lies ahead for Unai Emery's men as the football club prepares for next season.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• So, what did Daz make of Aston Villa's season as a whole?
• What does winning the Europa League mean for the football club?
• Just how incredible were the scenes in Birmingham during the BBC's parade coverage?
• What could be in store for Villa this summer and how do they build on last season's success?

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With the 2025/2026 campaign now in the books, Cole, Danny, Seb and Tom sat down to reflect on the season that was for Aston Villa – who has shined the brightest? Can this season be topped? And everything in-between.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Now that the dust has settled, how are the lads feeling about the season as a whole?
• Who stood above the rest within the Aston Villa squad?
• Who and/or what was a disappointment this campaign?
• What can we make of Emi Buendia's stellar season and can he replicate this form?
• An Ollie Watkins love-in and the importance of strengthening the support around him.
• What have been our favourite moments/memories of the 25/26 season?
• What does witnessing Villa lift a trophy mean to supporters?
• How would you rate this season on a scale from 1 to 10?

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Aston Villa have secured Champions League football, won the Europa League and beaten Manchester City at the Etihad for the first time since 2007...lovely stuff! With that in mind, join Cole, Seb and Simon as the lads are back to reflect on some memorable moments for the mighty Villa.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• How incredible have the last 10 days been for Villa?
• Villa's mentality change and finally getting over some big hurdles.
• Ollie Watkins late-season turnaround.
• Tales from Istanbul (or Astonbul if you prefer that).
• What does winning a trophy mean to us Villans and the future of the club?

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The Villa Roundtable is back! Cole is joined by Rich Sutherland, Neil Dunworth and Andy Bates to reflect on Aston Villa's journey to the Europa League final, the challenge that Freiburg presents and what it would mean to supporters for a European trophy to return to Villa Park.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• How are we all feeling ahead of Wednesday?
• Given last summer's frustrations and a poor start to this season, just how impressive have Villa been?
• Even before the final kicks off, has this season been Unai Emery's biggest accomplishment as Villa boss?
• What should we expect to see from Freiburg on Wednesday?
• What would it mean for Villa supporters if a European trophy returns to B6 this season?

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Well, if Aston Villa are consistent at anything, it's making sure they do things the hard way! Listen in as Cole, Seb and Simon return to discuss a frustrating 2-2 draw away at Burnley and assess Villa's chances of finishing in the top 5.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Why do Villa continue to create self-inflicted issues?
• The unfortunate decline of Tyrone Mings and his future at the club.
• Morgan Rogers' inconsistent form.
• Managing the final run-in of the season.

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Aston Villa are heading to Istanbul! Join Cole, Simon and Seb as the lads reflect on an historic night at Villa Park as Unai Emery's men demolish Nottingham Forest 4-0 to secure a spot in the Europa League final.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Well then, just how incredible was that performance from the boys in claret in blue?!
• How special was the Villa Park atmosphere on Thursday?
• Emi Buendia and Ollie Watkins, rising to the occasion when it matters most.
• John McGinn, leading by example once again!
• Does Victor Lindelöf deserve more credit?
• Who fancies a trip to Instanbul?

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It's become a yearly tradition for Aston Villa to make the end of season run-in as stressful as possible and this campaign is no different! Join Cole, Tom and Simon as the lads reflect on a dismal display against Tottenham Hotspur and look ahead to Thursday's Europa League semi-final clash against Nottingham Forest.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Just how poor of a performance was that from a Villa perspective?
• Was there a lack of organization, motivation and/or mentality against Spurs?
• No John McGinn = A big problem!
• Unai Emery has seemingly put all his eggs in the Europa League basket; just how dangerous is that?
• Overall, how are we feeling about Thursday's second leg clash against Forest?

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It's certainly not over, but Aston Villa have some work to do when Nottingham Forest visit Villa Park next Thursday. Listen in as Cole and Andy discuss Villa's 1-0 loss in the first leg of the Europa League semi-final at the City Ground and look ahead to Tottenham Hotspurs' visit to Villa Park on Sunday.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Right then, how are we all feeling about things after that one?
• THAT Elliot Anderson tackle on Ollie Watkins.
• Emi Martinez's remarkable save.
• Lucas Digne's handsy moment...
• Confidence levels heading into next Thursday.
• How important is Sunday's match against Spurs now?

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We're back! With Cole's UK honeymoon/spiritual trip to Villa Park now in the books, Simon joins him to take stock of Aston Villa's recent results and look ahead to a massive Europa League semi-final first leg tie at Nottingham Forest on Thursday.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Has Villa's recent form been convincing enough to give fans confidence ahead of Thursday?
• Forest's recent form and split focus between relegation and European glory.
• Which side is facing more pressure ahead of the occasion?
• Perspective needed?

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It's a missed opportunity as Aston Villa fail to capitalize and only walk away from The City Ground with a single point. Join Cole, Simon and Seb as the lads reflect on Sunday's stalement and look ahead to Thursday's clash with with Bologna.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Big chances and even bigger misses, but is a point a fair result?
• The good and bad of Morgan Rogers.
• How does Tammy Abraham fit into Unai Emery's plans for the remainder of the season?
• Taking care of business against Bologna and the importance of squad rotation.

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It's advantage Aston Villa, with Unai Emery's men taking a two goal lead to Villa Park in the Europa League Quarter-Final. Listen in as Cole and Andy discuss a clinical outting in Bologna and look ahead to Sunday's trip to the City Ground.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• It certainly wasn't a dominant performance, but how important is it for Villa to develop a clinical nature in the latter stages of a European competition?
• Are Villa growing/maturing into a different beast in European competitions?
• Youri Tielemans, the difference maker in midfield!
• Could we be seeing the return of an in-form Ollie Watkins?

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With Aston Villa still in the midst of their extended break from action, Cole, Simon and Seb return to discuss the club's positioning on and off the football pitch, with the end of year accounts recently being published.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Did the international break come at a good or bad time?
• Villa's form heading into the final run-in off the season.
• How are Villa positioned off of the pitch heading into the summer?

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Aston Villa are through to their third consecutive European Quarter-Final following a 2-0 victory over Lille at Villa Park. Listen in as Cole and Tom reflect on a job well done by Unai Emery's men and look ahead to West Ham United's visit to Villa Park on Sunday.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Right then, how are we all feeling after a relatively comfortable European night at Villa Park?
• John McGinn's leadership and irreplaceable impact on the Villa squad.
• THAT Emi Martinez pass!
• Let's give Amadou Onana some respect, shall we?
• West Ham up next; which Villa do we expect to turn up on Sunday?

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Aston Villa have now lost 3 Premier League matches in a row for only the second time under Unai Emery, with Sunday's 3-1 loss to Manchester United securing that statistic. With that in mind, Cole and Simon got together shortly after the final whistle to go over it again and to look ahead to Lille's trip to Villa Park on Thursday.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• A relatively composed and comfortable first half, but what didn't translate over to the second half?
• John McGinn and Ross Barkley's impact on Villa's style of play.
• More Ollie Watkins chatter...unfortunately!
• Are Villa lacking urgency?
• How are confidence levels heading into the Europa League second leg tie with Lille on Thursday?

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Happy Friday and welcome back to the latest Under The Lights feature on the Holtecast! Join Cole and Andy as the lads reflect on an important first-leg win against Lille in the Europa League's Round of 16 and look ahead to Sunday's trip to Old Trafford.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Just how vital could Thursday's win in Lille prove to be for Aston Villa?
• Ollie Watkins' performance, goal and role within Emery's system.
• The return of Super John McGinn!
• Which Villa should we expect to see against Manchester United on Sunday?

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It's yet another important week for Aston Villa and with that in mind, Cole was joined by Simon O'Regan and French football expert, Jonathan Johnson, to discuss the club's recent form, European versus domestic ambitions and look ahead to Thursday's trip to Lille.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• How should we expect Villa to approach European and domestic ambitions at this point in the season?
• Given recent form, should we expect to see much rotation between Thursday and Sunday?
• From Jonathan's point of view, are Villa's recent struggles beyond injuries to Tielemans, McGinn and Kamara?
• What sort of Lille side are Villa coming up against this time around?

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It's now just one win for Aston Villa in their last five fixtures at Villa Park and it seems as though a break in the schedule for Unai Emery's men may have arrived at the right time. Join Cole and Simon as they react to another frustrating result and try to see if there's light at the end of the claret and blue tunnel.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Should we be surprised by such a humiliating loss given recent performances?
• Starting lineup chatter; where did it go wrong from the start?
• Ollie Watkins' poor luck and struggling form continues.
• Has a mini break for Villa come at the right time?
• Where are confidence levels heading into Lille away next Thursday?

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Friday's humiliating loss away at Wolverhampton Wanderers has only loudened the alarm bells around Aston Villa, so with that in mind, Cole and Andy talk through Friday's frustrating display, what's gone wrong with the football club and try to put some perspective on things ahead of Chelsea's visit to Villa Park on Wednesday.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Well, can we put that down as Villa's worst performance of the Unai Emery era?
• Is their too much blind faith between Emery and certain sections of the squad?
• Villa's midfield conundrum continues...
• Does the eventual return of Youri Tielemans and John McGinn fix things or do the issues run deeper?
• What should we expect to see from Villa under the lights at Villa Park on Wednesday?

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With only 1 win in the last 4 Premier League fixtures at Villa Park, it feels as though there are more questions than answers surrounding Aston Villa these days. With that in mind, Join Seb, Simon and Cole as the lads return to discuss salvaging a late point against Leeds United, our current best Villa XI and Friday's trip to Wolverhampton.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• How concerned should we be about Villa's recent run of form at Villa Park?
• Have recent Villa starting XI's been too slow?
• Ross Barkley's impact and best position.
• Abraham versus Watkins or both strikers together, perhaps?
• Expectations versus reality heading into Friday's trip to Molineux.

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Aston Villa's FA Cup ends in the 4th round this year and we're still trying to decide how we feel about it. Join Cole and Tom as they talk through a controversial evening at Villa Park and eagerly look ahead to Leeds United's trip to Villa Park on Saturday.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Are we annoyed, disappointed or not bothered about bowing out of the FA Cup (or somewhere in between)?
• Tammy Abraham's off the mark! What does his performance tell us?
• From comfortably managing the match to Bizot's madness...what should we make of it all?
• Are Villa too loose on the ball?
• The dangers of writing off the FA Cup.
• What sort of reaction should we expect to see against Leeds on Saturday?

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Well, it certainly wasn't pretty, but a win's a win! Listen in as Cole and Tom return to discuss a vital win at Villa Park and look ahead to an intriguing FA Cup tie against Newcastle United at Villa Park on Saturday.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Securing all three points at Villa Park against Brighton is all that matters, isn't it?
• Were Villa playing with a certain degree of caution?
• The Onana/Luiz midfield partnership.
• What can we make of Alysson's debut?
• FA Cup expectations and Newcastle's priorities heading into Saturday.

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Happy Monday and welcome back to the latest edition of the Holtecast! In today's episode, join Cole, Simon and Seb as the lads talk through a 1-1 draw away at Bournemouth, Jadon Sancho's role within Unai Emery's system and look head to Brighton's trip to Villa Park on Wednesday.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Well then, was it 1 point gained or 2 points dropped away at Bournemouth?
• Has Sancho developed under Emery or is the jury still out?
• Lucas Digne's defending or lack there of...
• Have Villa coped relatively well through a tough recent spell?
• Getting back to winning away against Brighton.

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January has been a mixed bag for Unai Emery's Aston Villa, so with a lose to Brentford and winter transfer window now behind us, Cole, Simon and Seb got together to reflect on all of the latest talking points surrounding the football club.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• How much should we read into Villa's third lose to Brentford this season?
• Two Premier League losses at Villa Park in a row...anything to be concerned about?
• Is Villa's position in the top 5 truly under threat now?
• Assessing the current state of Villa's midfield.
• Overall, was the winter transfer window a success?

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Aston Villa certainly made hard work of things on Thursday, but thanks to a second half comeback, Unai Emery's men secured a top 2 finish in the Europa League league phase. Listen in as Cole and Simon talk through an eventful night at Villa Park and look ahead to Brentford's visit on Sunday.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Is it fair to say that Villa played with a bit of arrogance and complacency for the majority of the match?
• Tyrone Mings' redemption arc.
• Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba's instant impact and a memorable night for Villa's youth.
• How advantageous is a top 2 finish in the Europa League for Villa?
• Brentford up next! What should we expect to see?

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Aston Villa's struggles at St. James' Park finally came to an end on Sunday, with goals from Emi Buendia and Ollie Watkins securing a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United. Join Cole, Simon and Tom as they react to an inspiring performance on the road and look ahead to RB Salzburg's visit to Villa Park on Thursday.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• How impressive was Villa's performance on Sunday?
• More importantly, how does it feel to finally win at St. James' Park again after 21 years?
• Emi Buendia, a man of the moment!
• Ollie Watkins' struggles, patience and determination to make an impact.
• Could the looming arrival of Tammy Abraham actually benefit Ollie Watkins?
• Centre midfield concerns aside, how should we expect Villa to approach Thursday's Europa League match?

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Happy Friday and welcome back to the latest edition of Under The Lights! Aston Villa have secured a top 8 finish and a trip to the last 16 of the Europa League, so with that in mind, Cole and Tom jumped on to reflect on a victorious night in Turkey and look ahead to Sunday's trip to Newcastle.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• How important was Thursday's win over Fenerbahçe?
• Is it time to have another conversation about Ollie Watkins?
• Lamare Bogarde's impressive display.
• Marco Bizot's steady hands and Tryone Mings leading by example.
• Could this season finally be the one where Villa win away at Newcastle again?!

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A rare defeat at Villa Park as David Moyes' Everton claim their first victory over Aston Villa in the Premier League since March 2016. Join Seb and Cole as the lads talk through a dismal display, Fenerbahçe and the club's transfer business.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Can we mark Sunday's loss as just a bad day at the office or is there more to it?
• A missed opportunity to move into second in the league.
• Villa's padded position in the league table and its importance.
• Was the sale of Donyell Malen to Roma poorly timed?
• Confidence in Villa's transfer dealings.
• Anyone fancy a trip to Turkey on Thursday?

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Aston Villa began their latest FA Cup journey in style, beating Tottenham Hotspur by a 2-1 scoreline on Saturday. Listen in as Cole, Simon and Seb return to look back at the triumph in North London and make sense of the latest transfer rumours surrounding the football club.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• A dominant first half and professional job in the second half to see out the match; what was made of the result?
• Boubacar Kamara's injury and what it could mean moving forward.
• Emi Buendia's knack for producing the goods against Spurs.
• Villa's grit and togetherness.
• How much should we read into the Conor Gallagher and Tammy Abraham transfer rumours and where would they fit into Unai Emery's plans?

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Aston Villa's losing run at Selhurst Park is officially over after a goalless draw on Wednesday evening. Join Seb, Simon and Cole as they chat about the game, the curious case of Emi Martinez and look ahead to the FA Cup 3rd round fixture against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Considering Villa's recent record at Selhurst Park and against Crystal Palace in general, is a point fair?
• Surely there are more positives than negatives after Wednesday's result?
• What's going on with Emi Martinez?!
• In Marco Bizot we trust!
• Is Saturday's cup tie away at Spurs the perfect time to play them?

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Fortress Villa Park continues to stand strong, with Aston Villa securing a 3-1 win against Dean Dyche's Nottingham Forest. Listen in as Cole and Simon talk through their thoughts on how it played out and look ahead to Wednesday's trip to Selhurst Park.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• What did the lads make of the overall performance on Saturday?
• Is Ollie Watkins on track to have a strong second half of the season?
• A true captain's performance from John McGinn and that goal celebration.
• Villa in strong form and Palace in sluggish form; what should we expect to see on Wednesday?

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Aston Villa's impressive winning run ended at 11 matches as Unai Emery's men fell to a 4-1 loss at the hands of Arsenal. Join Cole, Seb and Simon as the lads talk through a tough result in North London and look ahead to Nottingham Forest's visit to Villa Park on Saturday.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• A true tale of two halves; what changed for Villa in the second half?
• Did Villa's growing injury/suspension list finally catch up with them in North London?
• What's going on with Emi Martinez and corners?
• Are there any positives to take from the match?
• Can Villa quickly turn things around against Forest on Saturday?

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Unai Emery's Aston Villa simply don't know how to quit! Listen in as Cole and Seb return to discuss an Ollie Watkins inspired come from behind win at Stamford Bridge and look ahead to a tricky trip to North London against Arsenal on Tuesday.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Are Villa fortunate to come away with all three points or was the result deserved?
• Emery's timely tactical tweaks.
• Super-sub Watkins and his very encouraging second half performance.
• How will Villa manage on Tuesday without Matty Cash and Boubacar Kamara?
• Could Villa really make it 12 wins on the bounce?!

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It's now 10 wins in a row for Aston Villa as Morgan Rogers shines once again to secure an important three points against Manchester United at Villa Park. Listen in as Cole, Seb and Simon talk through it all and look ahead to the trip to Chelsea on Saturday.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• What did the lads make of the performance at Villa Park?
• How does this team continue to find different ways to win?
• Have Aston Villa exercised a long-standing demon by beating United?
• With Villa now 7 points clear of 4th in the table, how much of an advantage does that give Emery's men?
• What should we expect heading into Saturday's trip to Stamford Bridge?

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Aston Villa have now won 9 consecutive matches in all competitions, with a 3-2 comeback win away at West Ham being the latest feather in Unai Emery's magical cap. Join Cole and Andy as the lads relive Sunday's events and look ahead to Manchester United's trip to Villa Park on Sunday.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• How do Aston Villa continue to produce these magical moments this season?
• The importance of contributing as a team.
• Are we seeing Morgan Rogers take yet another step in his development?
• Should Villa fear anyone at this point?
• Manchester United on Sunday; can Villa fill us with Christmas cheer on Sunday?

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Happy Friday and welcome back to another edition of "Under The Lights" as Cole and Dom return to talk through Aston Villa's 2-1 win over FC Basel in Switzerland and look ahead Sunday's trip away at West Ham United.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Another case of Unai Emery's men taking care of business; what did the lads make of the performance?
• What does Villa's 8th consecutive win mean to the team and supporters?
• Evann Guessand's role and development within the Villa squad.
• How important has squad depth been this season?
• What should we expect to see against West Ham on Sunday?

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Aston Villa went toe-to-toe with Arsenal and handed the league leaders their first loss in 19 matches. Join Cole and Tom as they react to a memorable day at Villa Park.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• How are the lads feeling after an incredible match at Villa Park?
• What does the win over Arsenal and Aston Villa's strong form mean heading into the busy holiday season?
• Pau Torres' importance and development.
• Just how special is this group of players?
• Are Villa in the title race or is it too early to tell?

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In a match that certainly wasn't for the weak-hearted, Aston Villa came from behind to hand Brighton their first home loss of the 2025/2026 Premier League campaign. Join Simon and Cole as they dive into the latest talking points from the Amex Stadium and look ahead to Arsenal's visit at Villa Park on Saturday.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Now that we can all take a breath, what did the lads make of the craziness at the Amex?
• What can be made of Villa's start and their response to going 2-0 down?
• Let's show Ollie Watkins some love!
• Marco Bizot steps up when it matters most!
• How could Villa setup against Arsenal on Saturday and can Emery's men keep the good times going?

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It certainly wasn't pretty, but Aston Villa got the job done against bottom of the table Wolverhampton Wanderers at Villa Park on Sunday. Listen in as Cole, Seb and Simon reflect on a hard-fought win, attempt to put some perspective on the striker position at the club and look ahead to Brighton on Wednesday.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• The importance of winning ugly.
• Emi Martinez's heroics and recent form.
• How will Unai Emery address the striker position with January right around the corner?
• Does xG (expected goals) really matter?
• Can Villa keep up the momentum against Brighton on Wednesday?

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Happy Friday and welcome back to the latest edition of "Under The Lights". The Holtecast team are back to reflect on Aston Villa's 2-1 win over Young Boys in matchday 5 of the Europa League group stage and look ahead to Sunday's clash against a struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers side.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Another 3 points on the board for Villa, but was it a missed opportunity to improve the team's goal difference?
• The rise of Donyell Malen.
• Should we read into the lacklustre second half display?
• Can Villa take advantage and punish Wolves on Sunday?

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It's now 6 wins from Aston Villa's last 7 matches in the Premier League, so with that in mind, Cole and Simon return to talk through a hard-fought win away at Elland Road that now has Unai Emery's men sitting in a Champions League spot.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• A rough first half and a redeeming second; what can be made of the result away at Leeds?
• Emi Martinez's mixed performance.
• Is Donyell Malen the best super sub in the Premier League?
• Morgan Rogers' improving form as Villa head into a busy period of the season.
• Can Villa keep up the strong form, with Young Boys and Wolves heading to Villa Park in the coming days?

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Another international break has come and gone and with that in mind, Cole and Simon had the pleasure of sitting down with The Athletic's Aston Villa writer, Jacob Tanswell, for a catch up on Aston Villa's season thus far and what lies ahead for Unai Emery's men.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• What has Jacob made of Aston Villa's season thus far?
• How big of a concern is Ollie Watkins' form and could the striker position be addressed in January?
• Where does Harvey Elliot's future lie?
• Jacob gives us the lowdown on the proposed new squad cost rules.

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