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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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Aston Villa writer for The Athletic, Jacob Tanswell, stopped by to chat with Cole, Simon, and Tom about covering the Villa during an incredibly special season, what Unai Emery is like in-person from his point of view, and what lies ahead for the football club, with the summer transfer window opening on June 14th.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• What has Jacob made of the transition from covering Southampton to also covering Aston Villa during the 2023/2024 season?
• Being new to the area, what has he made of Birmingham?
• We all love Lord Unai Emery, but what's it like dealing with the Villa boss from Jacob's point of view?
• What should we expect from the football club this summer in terms of transfer business?
• What can be made of the Ross Barkley transfer chatter?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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With Aston Villa securing the signing of 19-year-old forward, Jhon Durán, from MLS side Chicago Fire for a reported fee of £14.75 million, Cole sat down with Ruben Tisch of Chicago Fire blog Hot Time In Old Town to discuss the Colombian forward and what he can bring to Villa Park.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Well then, a Premier League signing from the MLS will certainly bring a certain level of scrutiny, but from the Chicago Fire’s point of view, how big of a loss is Jhon Durán for the MLS side?
• More importantly, who is Jhon Durán?
• From Ruben’s perspective, what are Durán’s greatest attributes?
• On the other hand, what aspects of Durán’s game would Ruben say that the forward still needs to work on/improve?
• Putting Ruben under a bit of presure here, but does he see Durán as a player who can be a success in the Premier League?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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Cole and Tom got together shortly after the final whistle at Villa Park on Friday to discuss Aston Villa’s 2-1 win over Leeds United, Leon Bailey’s up and down nature, Alex Moreno’s memorable debut, and what we should expect during the remainder of the January transfer window.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Cole and Tom spend a good while discussing the enigma that is Leon Bailey and how he can go from Mr. Irrelevant to Mr. Relevant in a matter of moments throughout any given match; is there more to it or is he just your typical winger?
• The pure brilliance of Boubacar Kamara; he’s just world class, isn’t he?
• Emi Martinez saves the day on several occasions; doesn’t he just make all the difference in tight matches?
• Alex Moreno gets thrown into the deep end and produces a memorable performance on his debut; unlucky for the now injured Lucas Digne, but surely Moreno will quickly takeover the starting job at left-back?
• Cameron Archer heads to Middlesbrough on loan for the remainder of the season; surely this move was the correct call for Archer’s development, but what does this mean in terms of potential incomings during the transfer window?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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Seb was joined by Darren from Leeds United fansite, LS11, to discuss The Whites’ battle for survival in the Premier League this season and look ahead to Friday’s fixture at Villa Park.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• With 17 points from 17 Premier League matches so far this season, what has Darren made of Leeds’ season up to this point in the campaign?
• What does Darren make of the job that Jesse Marsch has done as Leeds boss?
• What sort of business could Leeds do this month?
• If the lads were able to step into the shoes of Villa boss, Unai Emery, how do they think he could be Leeds on Friday?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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With the World Cup in Qatar now just a memory, our very own Sebastian Bacon and Simon O’Regan got together to reflect on Simon’s experiences in Qatar, his thoughts on the event, and much more.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

Yes, the World Cup ended on December 18th, 2022 and yes, we’re releasing this slightly late (blame producer Cole), but we believe that our very own Simon O’Regan’s experiences in Qatar during the World Cup are worth sharing amongst the Villa and general football fan base, so here we are.

We hope you all enjoy something different and non-Villa related from our team and as always, Up The Villa!

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Our Cole was joined by Tom Nightingale and Sebastian Bacon last night after Aston Villa’s draw with Wolves; discussing the performance, the impact of Danny Ings, and the enigma that is Leon Bailey.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• What did Cole, Tom, and Seb make of Aston Villa’s 1-1 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers at Villa Park on Wednesday evening?
• More importantly, what can be made of Villa’s form under Unai Emery, securing 10 out of a possible 15 points?
• With a very slow start during the first half and Emery’s determination to change things up early on in the second half, things started to really turn around for the Villa. Should we consider this a fair point earned or two points that should not have been dropped?
• What can be made of Matty Cash’s play as a wide midfielder/winger?
• The enigma that is Leon Bailey and THAT miss in the final moments of the match...
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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Our Cole Pettem, Simon O’Regan, and Tom Nightingale sat down last night to react to a very pleasing Aston Villa win over Antonio Conte’s Tottenham Hotspur, reflect on how terrible Villa’s squad was a decade ago, and look ahead to Wolves on Wednesday.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Just how good was that away win against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday?!
• How did the lads rate Aston Villa’s performance overall?
• Were the lads surprised to see Unai Emery pick the same starting lineup that faced Liverpool on Boxing Day, with the likes of Matty Cash and Emi Martinez on the bench?
• Ashley Young is the ageless wonder, isn’t he?
• John McGinn is pretty mint when playing further forward - are we starting to see shades of the old McGinniesta that we know and love?
• Now, if we don’t talk about the midfield partnership of Douglas Luiz and Boubacar Kamara, that would pretty much be sacrilege! Just how good is Kamara and what does having a quality defensive midfielder do to not only Luiz’s game, but the entire squad’s performance as a whole?
• Three word reviews return, Cole decides to throw it all the way back to the 2012-2013 season and have the lads reflect on an interesting squad of players (that’s being kind!), and the lads look ahead to Wolves on Wednesday.
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

Just wanted to take a moment to say a massive thank you to every single person who has taken the time to listen, interact, and enjoy the podcast in 2022 - we hope everyone has a very Happy New Year and that Villa make this a year to remember!

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The return of Premier League football was a sight for sore eyes, but with Aston Villa failing to capitalize on numerous chances, Villans were left wanting more at Villa Park on Boxing Day. Join Cole and Simon as the lads try to make sense of various questions and concerns following Villa’s 3-1 loss to Liverpool.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Well then, what did the lads make of the Boxing Day loss to Liverpool?
• Chances, chances, and more chances - does Unai Emery currently have the attacking talent needed to push Aston Villa further up the Premier League table or is more help required in January?
• With Villa playing a high defensive line, how much of a concern is it that opposing sides can break through our defensive structure so easily?
• How many additions can we really expect Villa to make in January?
• Tottenham Hotspur up next! Might as well be optimistic, right?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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The return of Premier League football and more importantly, seeing the mighty Villa back in action is nearly upon us! Our Seb was joined by Dan from The Redmen TV to discuss Liverpool’s season thus far and look ahead to the Boxing Day clash at Villa Park.

WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• What did Dan make of Liverpool’s mid-season friendlies during the World Cup break and with so many first team players having had participated in the tournament, is he just happy that they escaped the nasty injury bug?
• How would/does Dan see the second half of the season playing out for Liverpool?
• Could Liverpool make any additions in January?
• What does Dan make of the ownership situation at his football club?
• What has Dan made of Aston Villa’s season thus far?
• Is there a certain area of this Liverpool side that Dan thinks Villa could take advantage of on Monday?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

GUEST - Twitter: @TheRedMenTV

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Our Tom and Seb dusted off their microphones and in order to fill a Villa-sized hole in their lives, discuss all things World Cup as the likes of England, Wales, and Canada continue their storylines on football’s grandest stage.

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With Aston Villa’s season now put to a halt due to the World Cup, Tom and Cole had the pleasure of chatting with France-based football correspondent for CBS Sports Golazo, Jonathan Johnson, to get his thoughts on Unai Emery, Boubacar Kamara, the future’s of Morgan Sanson and Frederic Guilbert, and much more.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• So Jonathan, how did Aston Villa choose you or did you choose the mighty Villa?
• With Jonathan obviously having paid pretyt close attention to PSG when Unai Emery was in charge, what are some of the things that he learned most about the new Villa boss during his time with Les Parisiens?
• Realistically, how are we expecting to see Emery approach the remainder of the season?
• Let’s take about Boubacar Kamara, shall we?
• Is Morgan Sanson likely to have a future under Emery?
• Oh yeah, let’s not forget about Frederic Guilbert!
• If Emery’s Villa could sign any one player from Ligue 1 right now, who would Jonathan want?
• To end a very enjoyable discussion, who would Jonathan’s dream Villa-related interview be?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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As Aston Villa's summer business begins to take focus, Cole, Simon, and Seb assess the futures of first team players under Unai Emery in what is expected to be a summer that focuses on increasing squad numbers and the overall quality of the team.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Are there any first team regulars that could be made available this summer?
• Where does Matty Cash's long-term Aston Villa future lie?
• Could Ben Chrisene stick around next term?
• Who could be Villa's number two and three goalkeeper's heading into next season?
• If Villa had to sell one of Jacob Ramsey or Douglas Luiz, which would make more sense for the football club?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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With Aston Villa’s season now on pause due to the World Cup, Simon and Cole got together shortly after the final whistle on Sunday to discuss Aston Villa’s come-from-behind win over Brighton & Hove Albion and take into account how we’re all feeling about the Villa these days.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• It certainly wasn’t the start we were hoping for, but what did the lads make of the come-from-behind win away at the Amex Stadium?
• More importantly, what does securing the first away win of the season and doing so after trailing very early on in the match mean for this squad and the mentality that Unai Emery is trying to build?
• How impressed are the lads with Unai Emery thus far as Aston Villa boss?
• With Danny Ings stepping up and delivering in the place of a missing Ollie Watkins, what can be made of his performance on Sunday and what should we expect from the striker for the rest of the season?
• Boubacar Kamara — he’s brilliant, isn’t he?!
• The great centre-back debate! Once Diego Carlos returns from injury, who should be the starting centre-back pair for Emery’s Villa and why?
• Emi Martinez, Ashley Young, and John McGinn are just some of the current crop of Villa players that aren’t afraid to drive opposing players and fans crazy with their antics — how nice is it to see some character in this Villa side?
• How beneficial will the World Cup break be for Emery and his squad?
• Are we all feeling confident about the Villa heading into the World Cup break and where do the lads think Villa could potentially finish come the end of the season?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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Cole and Simon got together shortly after the final whistle to revel in what was a massive morale boosting victory in Unai Emery’s first match as Villa boss, with Aston Villa besting Manchester United 3-1 at Villa Park. This hasn’t happened since 1995, so lets enjoy it, yeah?

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Well then, that was pretty darn enjoyable from kick-off to the final whistle, wasn’t it?
• Although Unai Emery’s reign as Aston Villa boss has just started, how clear was it that this team can perform if setup properly from a tactical point of view?
• What did the lads make of the rather flexible formation from Villa on Sunday?
• Leon Bailey and Jacob Ramsey were absolute class!
• What did the lads make of the return of Lucas Digne to the starting lineup, Boubacar Kamara’s cameo in the second half, and what may be the resurrection of Morgan Sanson’s Villa career in the closing minutes of the match?
• It’s been 27 years since Villa have beaten Manchester United at Villa Park, so we might as well enjoy it, eh?
• Is it crazy to think that Villa could complete the double over United in the third round EFL Cup tie on Thursday at Old Trafford?
• UP THE VILLA!!!!!
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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Our Seb was joined by The Busby Babe editor and podcaster, Colin Damms, to talk all about Manchester United’s season thus far, the arrival of Unai Emery as Aston Villa boss, and look ahead to Sunday’s Premier League fixture at Villa Park and Thursday’s Carabao Cup tie at Old Trafford.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• How are the lads feeling ahead of Sunday’s match at Villa Park?
• What does Colin think of Manchester United boss, Erik Ten Hag, thus far?
• More importantly, what should we expect to see from an Erik Ten Hag side on Sunday?
• With the World Cup break looming, is this break coming at a good or bad time for Manchester United?
• What’s the ceiling when it comes to Erik Ten Hag’s potential success at United?
• What does Colin expect from a Unai Emery Aston Villa side, with two games between the two sides occurring within a matter of days?
• From a United perspective, is Colin feeling confident ahead of Thursday’s Carabao Cup tie against Villa given Unai Emery’s impressive track record in cup competitions?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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Our Cole and Tom got together to torture themselves and you with a brief breakdown of the weekends result, as Aston Villa capitulated in the second half and suffered a 4-0 loss at St. James’ Park. The lads also dive into wider topics around the football club, including Unai Emery, the club’s culture/ethos, and much more. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!

WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Well that was a nightmare, wasn’t it?
• How are the lads feeling about the performance and result overall?
• Emi Martinez’s concussion scare; surely these situations need to be dealt with in a more professional manner, with more urgency and proper assessments undertaken?
• Was this more of an overall bad result or just several lapses in judgement?
• Let’s step away from that rubbish result and look at the bigger picture, shall we?
• With Unai Emery set to take charge of the first team this week, how important is it for the football club to fully back the new boss and let him establish a culture/team that fits his image?
• Are Villa always going to be going in circles if they don’t establish a set culture/ethos?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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Our Sebastian Bacon was joined by Newcastle fan and Toon Under Podcast contributor, Keegan Carr, to discuss The Magpies’ season thus far and look ahead to Aston Villa’s trip to St. James’ Park on Saturday.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• What has Keegan made of Newcastle United’s season thus far?
• Given the massive changes that have gone on at Newcastle since the takeover, what’s the feel around the football club these days?
• Just how far can Eddie How take The Magpies?
• What does Keegan make of Unai Emery as the new Aston Villa boss?
• What can we expect on Saturday and does Keegan reckon there’s a certain way that Villa could beat this Newcastle side?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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Seb was joined by Arsenal fan and football writer, Jason Soutar, to discuss the arrival of Unai Emery as Aston Villa boss and what Villa fans can expect from the Spaniard based on his time at Arsenal.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• How would Jason sum up Unai Emery’s time at Arsenal and why does he think it didn’t work out for him in North London?
• How adaptable is Unai Emery from a tactial point of view?
• From the man management side of things, what can be made of Emery’s relationship with players during his time at Arsenal?
• With Emery rumoured to have significant funds available during January and next summer’s transfer window, is there anything Villa fans can learn from the incomings made during his time at Arsenal?
• What does Jason think Unai Emery can achieve as Aston Villa manager?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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Cole and Danny got together for a late night chinwag as the lads discuss Aston Villa’s 4-0 win over Brentford at Villa Park on Sunday. UP THE AARON DANKS! You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!

WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Well then, that was unexpected! What did the lads make of an impressive win at Villa Park?
• It’s only one game, but was today a perfect example of how well this squad can perform when setup to support and prepare its players from a tactical point of view?
• How impressed were the lads with Aaron Danks’ role in Sunday’s win?
• Choosing not to start John McGinn and Jacob Ramsey was a big call, but how important was it for Danks and the remaining members of the coaching staff to change things up and show some bravery?
• There’s only one Leon Bailey! How impressive was the Jamaican international on Sunday and could this just be the start of a positive run of form for him?
• With Danny Ings getting on the scoresheet twice and Ollie Watkins finishing things off for the fourth and final goal of the match, how crucial will it be for Villa’s strikeforce to keep up this positive momentum heading into Newcastle on the weekend?
• Oh yeah, how good was Ashley Young on Sunday?!
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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Cole was joined by Seb, Simon, and Tom to react to Thursday evening’s news that Steven Gerrard has been sacked as Aston Villa boss and to discuss where the football club goes from here.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Steven Gerrard has been sacked — how did the lads feel about the news as it happened on Thursday evening compared to at the time of recording on Friday afternoon?
• Was the decision to remove Gerrard as Villa boss made at the right time or should it have been made some time ago?
• What sort of factors do the lads think led to this decision aside from the obvious run of poor form over the last 12 months?
• What’s the plan now? Is salvaging the season still a real possibility or are we looking at yet another rebuild job?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla

Simon O’Regan: @SiORegan

Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale

Sebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8

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Our Sebastian Bacon caught up with Fulham fan and Fulhamish podcast contributor, Dan Cooke, to dive into The Cottagers season thus far and look ahead to Thursday’s match at Craven Cottage.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• With Fulham written off at the start of the season by many neutrals, what has Dan made of Fulham’s season thus far?
• What can be made of Marco Silva’s reign as Fulham boss thus far and what have been the noticeable differences between him and the way Scott Parker took charge of The Cottagers?
• How crucial have Fulham’s summer signings been to their early success?
• From a Fulham perspective, is this a perfect time to play this Aston Villa side?
• How does Dan expect Marco Silva to set up on Thursday?
• If Villa were to have any sort of success against Fulham on Thursday, what does Dan think Steven Gerrard needs to do in order to get at Marco Silva’s side?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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Cole, Danny, Simon, and Tom gathered around their microphones shortly after the final whistle at Villa Park to make sense of yet another frustrating performance, with Graham Potter’s Chelsea walking away with all three points on Sunday.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Another frustrating performance to say the least! How are the lads feeling about the loss?
• More importantly, how did Aston Villa fail to score on Sunday?!
• Are we ever going to gain any sort of consistency with the current manner of how Steven Gerrard sets his teams up?
• What did the lads make of the Leon Bailey, Danny Ings, and Ollie Watkins attacking trio?
• Was today an example of how costly individual errors can be?
• We may as well talk about the elephant in the room...how much more time does Gerrard have as Villa boss if things don’t dramatically improve?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

STAY CONNECTED:

Email: holtecast@gmail.com

Twitter: @7500ToHolte

Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla

Simon O’Regan: @SiORegan

Danny Raza: @RazaJourno

Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.

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With Aston Villa's 2023/2024 campaign now in the rearview mirror, the entire Holtecast team sat down to reflect on the season that was for Unai Emery's men — what was the moment that made us believe that Villa would finish in the top 4 of the Premier League? Who are our surprise performer(s) of the season? And everything in-between.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• How are the lads feeling about the season as a whole and is it fair to say this is the best season Villa have had in decades?
• From Super Ollie Watkins' strong goal-scoring form to John McGinn leading by example, who deserves to be deemed Aston Villa's Player of the Season?
• Who were the best set of away fans at Villa Park this season?
• Who's the worthy winner of the BraveArse award?
• On a scale from 1 to 10, how would the lads rate this season?
• Which player(s) needs to step up heading into next season?
• What would be considered a successful season next season?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

STAY CONNECTED:

Email: holtecast@gmail.com

Twitter: @HoltecastPod

Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla

Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale

Simon O'Regan: @SiORegan

Sebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8

Dom Phillips: @_domphillips

Danny Raza: @RazaJourno

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Cole and Seb got together after Monday’s draw against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground to break down the nights action (or lack of), with the pressure on Steven Gerrard intensifying.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• How are the lads feeling about the performance?
• It’s clear that Aston Villa are struggling to create scoring opportunities, but how much of the blame falls on Steven Gerrard versus the players themselves?
• 61% possession on the night, with 12 shots and only 2 of those being on target - we’re just not going to see success playing Gerrard’s brand of football (or whatever you’d like to call it), are we?
• 37 year-old Ashley Young turning back the years and scoring a peach of a goal, which surely made all Villa fans feel a sense of nostalgia!
• THAT John McGinn miss though...
• Another point on the board, but with only 9 points from the first 9 games of the Premier League campaign, is Gerrard finally running out of time?
• Gerrard has asked for the likes of Watkins, Coutinho, Ings, and Bailey to step up and be “headline writers”, but success starts with a positive gameplan, surely?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

STAY CONNECTED:

Email: holtecast@gmail.com

Twitter: @7500ToHolte

Sebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8

Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla

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Seb and Simon got together to discuss an extremely frustrating 0-0 draw away at Leeds United, Aston Villa’s struggles from an attacking point of view, and where this result leaves Steven Gerrard in the grand scheme of things as Villa boss.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Well then, what did the lads make of that 0-0 draw against Leeds United?
• Just how bad is Aston Villa’s injury crisis at the moment, with Ludwig Augustinsson joining a list that just seems to be getting longer and longer?
• With Villa now short of options in the right-back and left-back positions, could this somehow be the opening that Frederic Guilbert needs in order to slot back into the Villa lineup?
• What did the lads make of Leeds boss, Jesse Marsch’s gameplan following Luis Sinisterra’s red card in the opening moments of the second half?
• With details now available from a fan led meeting with Christian Purslow, what did Seb and Simon think of the Villa CEO’s comments in regards to Steven Gerrard?
• It may be easy to point the finger, but what is really going wrong at this football club at the moment?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

STAY CONNECTED:

Email: holtecast@gmail.com

Twitter: @7500ToHolte

Sebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8

Simon O’Regan: @SiORegan

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Our Seb was joined by Joe Donnohue of the Yorkshire Evening Post to discuss the West Yorkshire side’s season thus far and look ahead to Sunday’s fixture at Elland Road.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• With Leeds United sat on the sidelines for the last month, how does Joe think Jesse Marsch will have used this break in play to benefit his side?
• Losing the likes of Raphinha and Kalvin Phillips would be a massive challenge for any side, but how have the West Yorkshire side adapted to such changes?
• What has Joe made of Leeds United’s summer additions thus far?
• How has Jesse Marsch managed to win the fans over and what sort of heights can he reach as Leeds boss?
• What does Joe expect from Leeds for the rest of the season?
• From a neutral perspective, what has Joe made of Aston Villa under Steven Gerrard?
• From Leeds’ perspective, where can this Villa side cause damage on Sunday?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

GUEST - Twitter: @JoeDonnohue

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With another break in the schedule for Steven Gerrard’s men, Cole and Tom had the pleasure of chatting with Aston Villa correspondent for Birmingham Live and fellow supporter, Ashley Preece, to get his thoughts on Villa’s season thus far and the direction the football club is headed.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Apart from being able to report on your beloved football team for a living, what’s Ashley’s favourite thing about his job?
• What has been the hardest moment of Ashley’s time as an Aston Villa reporter so far?
• What was it like travelling abroad to report on the Villa, especially all the way “Down Under” in Australia and what did Ashley make of the fans abroad?
• Diving into the 2022/2023 season thus far, what do the lads deem as the best moment and biggest disappointment/frustration regarding this Villa side?
• Who have been the standout performers so far this season?
• Who needs to step up going into a busy portion of the campaign?
• We just can’t have nice things...Boubacar Kamara is set to miss at least a couple months of action - what does Ashley make of the injury and how do we think Steven Gerrard will cope without the impactful defensive midfielder?
• Do we think all positions were properly addressed during the summer transfer window?
• To end things on a light note, who would be Ashley’s dream Villa-related interview? Heck, let’s see what Cole and Tom have to say about this topic too!
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

STAY CONNECTED:

Email: holtecast@gmail.com

Twitter: @7500ToHolte

Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla

Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale

GUEST: Ashley Preece - @PreeceObserver

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Join Cole and Tom as the lads reflect on a gritty and dogged 1-0 win for Aston Villa over Southampton, the impressive performances of Ashley Young, and a strong start to the season for Aston Villa Women.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• How are the lads feeling after Friday’s result?
• The match was a hard watch to say the least, but the Villa boys pulled through - how much can we really take from this win and is it a stepping stone towards a more positive future under Steven Gerrard?
• What have Cole and Tom made of the recent performances of Ashley Young and has the veteran made a case for challenging Matty Cash for the starting right-back role on a more consistent basis this season?
• Are we starting to see the best of Tyrone Mings again?
• Missing Bouba! How much of a miss will Kamara be in the Villa midfield for the foreseeable future?
• Now another break without Aston Villa, but we still have the mighty Villa Women’s side to watch - how impressive of a season opener over Manchester City Women was that?!
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

STAY CONNECTED:

Email: holtecast@gmail.com

Twitter: @7500ToHolte

Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla

Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale

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Cole and the well travelled Simon got together to react to an extremely surprising and unexpected 1-1 draw for Aston Villa against Manchester City, with Leon Bailey finding the back of the net and VAR controversy rearing it’s ugly head.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Well, that draw was very unexpected! What did the lads make of the hard-earned point at Villa Park against Manchester City on Saturday?
• With pressure only building on the shoulders of Steven Gerrard, was the tweak in formation and tactics a sign of a manager who is starting to learn a valuable lesson or was this more so a case of a management team setting up to play one of the best sides in the world?
• 37 going on 27 - how impressive was Ashley Young on Saturday and how important is it for Villa’s bench to put in key performances when called upon?
• The lads read out thoughts sent in by the listeners in regards to the confidence levels heading into the next few games following Saturday’s results and hone in on one particular theme: “What should Aston Villa’s identity look like this season?”.
• Ah, VAR is just lovely, isn’t it?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

STAY CONNECTED:

Email: holtecast@gmail.com

Twitter: @7500ToHolte

Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla

Simon O’Regan: @SiORegan

Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.

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Our Seb was joined by Josh from Arsenal podcast, A Bergkamp Wonderland, to discuss the North London side’s hot start to the season and look ahead to Wednesday’s fixture at the Emirates Stadium.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• With Arsenal winning their first four Premier League fixtures of the season, what has Josh made of his clubs’ start to the campaign?
• Are Arsenal finally developing that different side to their style of play, which has been missing for a good while now?
• Given the obvious pressure that Steven Gerrard is under by the Aston Villa fan base and the similar sort of pressure that Mikel Arteta was under during the early part of his tenure at Arsenal, how did the Arsenal boss rise above that pressure and steer the ship in the right direction?
• What has Josh made of Arsenal’s transfer business across the summer transfer window?
• What does Josh hope to see Arsenal accomplish throughout the current campaign?
• So, how are the lads feeling about Wednesday then?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

GUEST - Twitter: @TheAFCPodcast

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Back from the abyss, our Seb and Tom got together to reflect on yet another frustrating loss for the Villa, a 1-0 loss at the hands of David’ Moyes’ West Ham United. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!

WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• We’re just great at playing teams with absolutely no form and and getting their mojo going, aren’t we?
• What did the lads make of yet another loss then?
• Was it all negative on Sunday or are there any positives to take out of this 1-0 loss to West Ham United?
• With Anwar El Ghazi likely to make a move to PSV Eindhoven and Jan Bednarek rumoured to join Aston Villa prior to the conclusion of the transfer window, what do the lads make of the latest bits of transfer chatter?
• So, how are we all feeling about Steven Gerrard as Villa boss at the moment?
• Oh yeah, where the heck is Morgan Sanson?!
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

STAY CONNECTED:

Email: holtecast@gmail.com

Twitter: @7500ToHolte

Sebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8

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Cole was joined by Tom to discuss Aston Villa’s 2-1 victory over Everton on Saturday and react to the news of Diego Carlos’ long-term injury.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Now that we’ve all had a bit more time to enjoy Aston Villa’s first victory of the season, how are the lads feeling about the performance on Saturday and what sort of positives can we take into the next match?
• Who stood out the most on Saturday?
• Boubacar Kamara is just brilliant, isn’t he?
• It’s been a constant debate, but how important is it for Emi Buendia to make his mark on the season while also giving Philippe Coutinho a rest during periods of poor form?
• With the news that Diego Carlos has ruptured his achilles and is most likely out of action for six to nine months, should Villa dip back into the transfer market for a replacement or utilize what’s already at the football club’s disposal?
• If a Diego Carlos replacement does arrive, what sort of deal do the lads reckon Steven Gerrard and the recruitment staff should be looking at (i.e., a free agent, a cheap transfer fee, or splashing the cash on another big contributor)?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

STAY CONNECTED:

Email: holtecast@gmail.com

Twitter: @7500ToHolte

Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla

Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale

Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.

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Seb was joined by Ped from Toffee TV to find out what’s been going on down at Goodison Park as of late, and more importantly, look ahead to Saturday’s match at Villa Park.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• With both Aston Villa and Everton coming off of losses during the opening weekend of Premier League action, how are the lads feeling ahead of Saturday’s fixture at Villa Park?
• From an Everton point of view, how does Ped see things playing out on Saturday?
• Frank Lampard’s managerial capabilities are certainly up for debate amongst football fans, but following Everton’s narrow survival last season, what does Ped make of the Everton boss?
• What can be made of Everton’s transfer business so far this summer?
• Following Richarlison’s move to Tottenham Hotspur earlier this summer, how has Everton moved on from Ped’s point of view?
• From a neutral point of view, what does Ped make of Villa at the moment?
• Let’s all hope this isn’t a 0-0 snore-fest, yeah?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

GUEST - Twitter: @ToffeeTVEFC

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It's happened! Aston Villa have officially qualified for the Champions League following Tottenham Hotspurs' 2-0 loss to Manchester City on Tuesday evening. Tune in as Cole and Simon bask in the glory of the football club's incredible accomplishment and the pure ecstasy that this season has sparked.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• The wait is over! How are the lads feeling now that Aston Villa have secured 4th/Champions League football for next season?
• What does this accomplishment mean to us Villa fans?
• Let's give every single Villa player some credit for their contributions this season, shall we?
• Can Unai Emery's men end an incredible season on a high against an in-form Crystal Palace?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

STAY CONNECTED:

Email: holtecast@gmail.com

Twitter: @HoltecastPod

Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla

Simon O'Regan: @SiORegan

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The lads sat down to review Aston Villa’s season opening loss to Bournemouth on Saturday, discuss Steven Gerrard’s comments and man management style, and chat about what’s next for the Villa as Everton pay a visit to Villa Park on Saturday.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Well that wasn’t pretty viewing to say the least...what did the lads make of Saturday’s performance (or lack of) against Bournemouth?
• Two goals conceded from set pieces - how much of a concern should that be?
• What can be made of the lack of a visible game plan from Steven Gerrard and his coaching staff? Has anything really changed from last season?
• Should we treat this loss as an isolated incident or could this be an early sign of a much bigger issue that has the potential to worsen over time?
• Trying to make sense of Gerrard’s comment about Tyrone Mings - how have we gotten to this point and does this leave a sour taste in fans’ mouths?
• No need to worry about the “Gerrard Out!” train yet, but are the snappy comments and changing demeanor from the Villa boss a major concern at this point?
• The lads briefly look ahead to Everton on the weekend - can we muster up any sort of confidence heading into the first home game of the new Premier League season?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

STAY CONNECTED:

Email: holtecast@gmail.com

Twitter: @7500ToHolte

Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla

Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale

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Aston Villa are back in action on Saturday! Joining us to help preview the season opener is Bournemouth fan, Sam, from the Back of the Net Youtube channel and podcast.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• With Bournemouth returning to the Premier League after a relatively short stint in the Championship, what are the general expectations amongst the fan base?
• From an outside perspective, what has Sam made of Aston Villa’s transfer business this summer?
• With Bournemouth boss, Scott Parker, still hoping to bring in a number of recruitments in order to bolster his squad before the end of the transfer window, what sort of additions is Sam hoping to see walk through the doors at the Vitality Stadium?
• What do both of the lads predict the outcome will be on Saturday; games are relatively tight between the two sides, so what sort of game could we all be expecting?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

GUEST - Twitter: @afcbpodcast

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Well ladies and gentlemen, Aston Villa are FINALLY back in action this Saturday and we can’t wait! So, to kick things off, our very own Seb, Simon, and Tom got together to share their hopes, dreams, and expectations ahead of another Premier League campaign for the Villa.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• How do the lads feel about the season ahead for Aston Villa and are we all still feeling optimistic about the journey ahead?
• How important is it to start the season off in a positive manner given the calibre of players brought in throughout the summer?
• What exactly can be made of Steven Gerrard’s side throughout the pre-season campaign?
• The lads share their season predictions:

- Who will be Villa’s player of the season?

- The club’s top goal scorer?

- Most improved player across the season?

- What could be the biggest surprise of the season?

- What or who could be the biggest dissapointment this season?

- Where will Villa finish come the end of the 22/23 Premier League campaign?

- How far will Steven Gerrard’s men get in the cup competitions?

- First XI of the season to face Bournemouth?

- Boldest shout for the coming season?

• With the trip to Bournemouth only days away, the lads share their score predictions.
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

STAY CONNECTED:

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Twitter: @7500ToHolte

Sebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8

Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale

Simon O’Regan: @SiORegan

Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.

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With another Premier League campaign just around the corner, our Sebastian Bacon caught up with friend of the podcast, Mark McAdam, to get his thoughts on all of the major talking points across the world of football, what Villa fans can expect from the likes of Diego Carlos, and the rapidly growing interest amongst Championship and Premier League clubs for Cameron Archer.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Well, last season certainly was unpredictable across the world of football, so let’s have a quick look back at some of the major talking points (i.e., Romelu Lukaku’s struggles at Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain’s spending, etc.), shall we?
• As Aston Villa secured a number of key signings early on in the window, how important could/will the likes of Diego Carlos and Boubacar Kamara be for Steven Gerrard’s side this coming season?
• With Cameron Archer considered a key component in Villa’s bright future, what’s the perception of the forward across the Championship and the Premier League?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

STAY CONNECTED:

Email: holtecast@gmail.com

Twitter: @7500ToHolte

Sebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8

GUEST: @markmcadamtv

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With Aston Villa rather quiet on the transfer front, much of the Villa faithful’s focus has shifted towards the announcement of stadium development plans, the eventual introduction of a new club badge, and the new training gear range. Join Seb, Simon, and Cole as the lads mull over the latest talking points, in particular, the rising costs of supporting the club from near and afar.

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• The rising costs of being a fan from near and afar - with the dramatic rise of season ticket prices and now the increased cost of Villa-related gear, is this just the start of how it will be to follow the Villa as the football club finally catches up to the modern era of football as a business?
• New training gear...well, sort of - what are the general thoughts around the latest training gear release and could the creative minds at the football club have been a tad more creative or is a simple/crisp design good enough for the majority?
• With Christian Purslow releasing further plans of an exciting and ambitious redevelopment within and around Villa Park, how do the lads feel about some of the latest news and could these developments bridge gaps between the different needs and interests within the fan base?
• A new badge! The lads try to get a little creative (key word is “try”) and share their thoughts on what a new Villa badge should look like. Should the new badge represent a new era at the football club, is it time to pay homage to the past, or would a blend of the past, present, and future be a good idea?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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Well, it may only be June, but the chatter around Aston Villa’s upcoming Premier League campaign and potential transfer outgoings and incomings certainly haven’t shown an signs of slowing down! Join Cole and Tom as the lads discuss the football club’s recent released fixtures list and all of the latest transfer rumours.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• With the release of Aston Villa’s 2022/2023 fixture schedule, what portions of the season could serve as make or break moments for the football clubs quest for a top half finish and the potential of edging towards European football?
• What sort of balance do Steven Gerrard’s men need to discover this coming season in order to improve upon last season?
• Bournemouth on the opening day of the season...how do the lads feel about it?
• Plenty of outgoing chat around the futures of Trezeguet, Bertrand Traore, and a few other members of the playing staff — which links/rumours do Cole and Tom think have some substance and which bits of chatter appear to be utter nonsense?
• The chat around potential signings hasn’t slowed down either, with the likes of Conor Gallagher, Gareth Bale, and Oleksandr Zinchenko being tossed around amongst the Villa faithful — do the lads see any truth in any of the latest rumoured incomings and what sort of additions are truly needed at this point in the summer window?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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With Aston Villa’s summer business in full swing and the transfer window now open, things are only heating up at Bodymoor Heath. Tune in as Cole and Danny discuss Matt Targett’s £15 million move to Newcastle United and the club’s released players list.

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• Following last week’s news of Matt Targett’s transfer to Newcastle United, how are the lads feeling about the move and does it represent good business for someone who was considered Aston Villa’s second choice left-back?
• With eight players being released from the football club this summer, were there any suprises from a youth development perspective?
• Reflecting on Conor Hourihane’s time at the Villa; how big of an impact did the Irishman make on the football pitch?
• Are there any surprises about the release of Ashley Young and is his time at the football club officially over or could there be one more twist in this tale?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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Cole, Simon, and Danny sat down to reflect on the season that was for Aston Villa — the shaky start to the season, the sacking of Dean Smith, arrival of Steven Gerrard, and everything in between.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• With the 2021/2022 season now fully behind us, how are the lads feeling about the season as a whole and were expectations met or did the Villa fall short?
• After a slow start to the season, a run of 5 losses on the bounce, and the eventual departure of Dean Smith as Aston Villa boss in November, was there ever a surprise that there was such upheaval at the football club at that point in time?
• Reflecting on the appointment of Steven Gerrard now, has the current Villa boss done enough to warrant the change in coaching/management and are the lads confident of the club’s future under his leadership?
• Is it fair to say that the most consistent part of Villa’s season was their ability to be continually inconsistent with up and down form?
• What sort of grade have the lads given the football club this season?
• As we close out another season of Villa-filled ups and downs, what have been the best and worst moments of the season?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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Oh so close to crashing Manchester City’s party! Join the lads as they reflect on Aston Villa’s mind-blowing 3-2 loss on Sunday, dicuss the arrival of Boubacar Kamara, and look ahead to what should be a busy summer for the football club.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Cole, Danny, Simon, and Seb try to make sense of Aston Villa’s 5 minute defensive collapse, which handed Manchester City the title — is this just another example of issues within this Villa side?
• Well, the season is over! What do the lads expect heading into the summer?
• Boubacar Kamara joins! How important of a signing could this be for the football club and is this yet another sign of intent from Steven Gerrard and the management team?
• James Tarkowski, any takers?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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In a Holtecast first, our Sebastian Bacon was joined in the Holte End by his brother, Luke, just moments after the final whistle at Villa Park to discuss Aston Villa’s 1-1 draw with relegation-threatened Burnley.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Moments after the final whistle at Villa Park, how did the lads feel about the draw?
• Was this yet another match that Aston Villa just couldn’t get over the line?
• Another telling result ahead of a summer of change within the playing staff perhaps?
• Who stood out for Luke and Seb on Thursday night?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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Two frustrating and fatigue-led losses in the matter of a week for Aston Villa see's Unai Emery's men crawling towards the finish line when it comes to Champions League qualification and hoping for a miracle in Greece on Thursday. Listen in as Cole, Tom, and Seb return to reflect on the week that was for the Villa, the growing injury list, and look ahead to what remains of the current campaign.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• A tough week on the European and domestic front, but can Emery's men get the job done on both ends still?
• Has Villa's ever-growing injury list finally taken it's toll?
• Let's give Robin Olsen some credit, shall we?
• Focusing on the Brighton match for a moment, can we discuss THAT penalty call?
• Who's ready for the trip to Greece on Thursday?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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Cole and Danny got together yesterday to react to Aston Villa’s 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace and look ahead to Burnley’s visit to B6 on Thursday.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• With Philippe Coutinho completing his permanent transfer to Aston Villa earlier in the week, what did the lads make of the signing and what could this mean for the football club’s summer transfer business?
• What can be made of the starting lineup on Sunday and should there have been some rotation in order to freshen things up?
• Ezri Konsa’s injury and the Calum Chambers’ opportunity to step up again.
• How should Steven Gerrard utilize the likes of Philippe Coutinho and Emi Buendia going into the final two matches of the Premier League season?
• Did the lads learn any lessons from Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace?
• Looking ahead to Thursday, what sort of Burnley side should Villa expect to face and from a mentality point of view, how should Gerrard’s men approach the final too matches of the season? Time to play spoiler perhaps?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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Our Sebastian Bacon was joined by Dan from the popular Twitter page and podcast, HLTCO, to chat about Crystal Palace’s season thus far and look ahead to Sunday’s match at Villa Park.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• What has Dan made of Crystal Palace’s season thus far?
• With Palace set to play Aston Villa, Everton, and Manchester United in their final three matches of the season, what is Dan hoping/expecting to see from his side?
• What has been the general perception of Palace boss, Patrick Vieira, and the job he has done for the South London outfit this season?
• As the summer transfer window nears, who are the latest players to be linked with Crystal Palace and does Dan think there’s any truth to the rumours?
• With Philippe Coutinho now announced as a permanent transfer to Aston Villa, what do the lads make of the deal and what sort of impact could this deal have on the football club?
• How do the lads see this match going on Sunday?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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It’s a little late, but we’re here, so that’s all that matters! Join Cole Pettem and Simon O’Regan as the lads reflect on Aston Villa 1-2 Liverpool, the performance of a certain referee, and much more.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Let’s get the annoying portion of yesterday evening’s match out of the way then! What did the lads make of the refereeing decisions and although none of them directly impacted Aston Villa in terms of conceding a goal, is this just another reason as to why the officiating standards within the UK needs to be overhauled?
• Starting with a bang and being immediately brought back down to earth — was it just shambolic defending or a bit of bad luck on Tyrone Mings’ part to concede in such a way?
• Is the center-back partnership of Ezri Konsa and Tyrone Mings good enough to get Villa to where management and the fanbase want the football club to be?
• Is it fair to say that bringing on Carney Chukwuemeka for Marvelous Nakamba and moving Douglas Luiz back to the defensive midfield position was a poor decision by Steven Gerrard?
• Lucas Digne’s delivery and Ollie Watkins’ desire! How good were those two yesterday?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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