Holtecast - An Aston Villa Podcast

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. 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 You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! 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! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com X: @HoltecastPod Threads: Holtecast Bluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socia l Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! 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! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com X: @HoltecastPod Threads: Holtecast Bluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socia l Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Sebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8 Simon O'Regan: @SiORegan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! 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? STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com X: @HoltecastPod Threads: Holtecast Bluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socia l Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! 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? STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com X: @HoltecastPod Threads: Holtecast Bluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socia l Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla GUEST: @spodcast-freiburg.de Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! 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? STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com X: @HoltecastPod Threads: Holtecast Bluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socia l Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Simon O'Regan: @SiORegan GUEST: @DazHaleWM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! 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? STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com X: @HoltecastPod Threads: Holtecast Bluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socia l Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! 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... STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com X: @HoltecastPod Threads: Holtecast Bluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socia l Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Simon O'Regan: @SiORegan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With transfer speculation continuing to build, Cole and Danny return to assess the futures of the Aston Villa first team squad. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! 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? STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com X: @HoltecastPod Threads: Holtecast Bluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socia l Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Danny Raza: @RazaJourno EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! 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? STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com X: @HoltecastPod Threads: Holtecast Bluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socia l Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Simon O'Regan: @SiORegan GUEST: @DazHaleWM EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the 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. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! 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? STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com X: @HoltecastPod Threads: Holtecast Bluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socia l Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale Danny Raza: @RazaJourno Sebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8 EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa 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. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! 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? STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com X: @HoltecastPod Threads: Holtecast Bluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socia l Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Simon O'Regan: @SiORegan Sebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8 EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Villa Roundtable is 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. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! 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? STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com X: @HoltecastPod Threads: Holtecast Bluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socia l Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Neil Dunworth: @LoveMcGrathpod Andy Bates: @VillaLamp Rich Sutherland: @villaparkpod EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, 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. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! 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. STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com X: @HoltecastPod Threads: Holtecast Bluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socia l Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Simon O'Regan: @SiORegan Sebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8 EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa are 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. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! 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? STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com X: @HoltecastPod Threads: Holtecast Bluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socia l Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Simon O'Regan: @SiORegan Sebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8 EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's 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. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! 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? STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com X: @HoltecastPod Threads: Holtecast Bluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socia l Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale Simon O'Regan: @SiORegan EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's 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. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Right then, how are we all feeling about 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? STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com X: @HoltecastPod Threads: Holtecast Bluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socia l Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Andy Bates: @VillaLamp EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! 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? STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com X: @HoltecastPod Threads: Holtecast Bluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socia l Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Simon O'Regan: @SiORegan EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's 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. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! 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. STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com X: @HoltecastPod Threads: Holtecast Bluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socia l Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Simon O'Regan: @SiORegan Sebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8 EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's 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. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! 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? STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com X: @HoltecastPod Threads: Holtecast Bluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socia l Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Andy Bates: @VillaLamp EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Aston Villa 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. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! 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? STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com X: @HoltecastPod Threads: Holtecast Bluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.socia l Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Simon O'Regan: @SiORegan Sebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8 EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.