The entire Holtecast team sat down to reflect on the season that was for Aston Villa — the frustrating days of the Steven Gerrard era, the arrival of Unai Emery, Villa’s journey to the UEFA Europa Conference League, and everything in between. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
Unai Emery inherited Aston Villa’s second-worst start to a Premier League season and turned it into the club’s best finish in 13 years, arguably making it this Premier League season’s greatest story.
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s happened...Aston Villa have qualified for Europe! With that in mind and a few extra days to recover from the post-match festivities, our Cole, Seb, and Simon got together to chat about Sunday’s win over Brighton, the brilliance of Unai Emery’s Villa, and bask in the glory of what has been an amazing season. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
It’s nearly here! One more cup final for Unai Emery’s men, which will determine Aston Villa’s Europa Conference League fate. Keeping that in mind, our Sebastian Bacon was joined by Premier League and EFL reporter, Charlie Haffenden, to chat about Brighton’s stellar season and look ahead to Sunday’s curtain closer at Villa Park. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
With a valuable point away at Anfield, Aston Villa’s European dreams will be determined on the final day of the 2022/2023 Premier League season. Listen in as Cole, Simon, and Seb reflect on Saturday’s performance against Liverpool and try not to get too nervous about the season finale against Brighton. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
Our Sebastian Bacon was joined by Ben From The Anfield Talk to chat about Liverpool’s season thus far, their late bid for a top four finish, and look ahead to Saturday’s match at Anfield. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
Aston Villa’s first win against Spurs at Villa Park since January 1st, 2008 and it keeps Unai Emery’s men within reaching distance of securing European football for next season. Cole, Seb, and Simon reflect on Saturday’s win and where this result leaves Villa as the Premier League season nears its conclusion. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
Cole and Simon return after a few extra days of recovery following last weekend’s loss to Wolves as the lads look ahead to Spurs on Saturday and what the rest of the season has in store for the mighty Villa. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
Our Sebastian Bacon was joined by Dan from Wolves Fancast to discuss the upcoming charity football match at Molineux Stadium on June 2nd and look ahead to Saturday’s Premier League clash. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
Our Cole and Seb sat down to reflect on a frustrating day at the office for Unai Emery’s men as Aston Villa lose their first match in 11 games at the hands of Manchester United at Old Trafford. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
In one of the biggest tests of the Unai Emery era, Aston Villa travel North to take on fourth in the table Manchester United. Can Villa extend the unbeaten streak to eleven?
Aston Villa have won again, other results have gone our way, and the European dream is still alive! Join our Cole, Simon, and Tom as they discuss victory over Fulham, the trip to Old Trafford on Sunday, and get all giddy about the possibility of seeing the mighty Villa in a European competition. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
Following a post-Newcastle hangover against Brentford, Aston Villa regroup to take on Fulham. Still unbeaten over the last nine, will Villa make their tenth match without a loss worth three points?
Join Cole and Tom as the lads reflect on a point stolen by Unai Emery’s men as Aston Villa drew 1-1 with Brentford on Saturday. The lads also look ahead to Fulham on Tuesday — can Villa make it 10 games undefeated and strengthen their bid for a top 8 finish? You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
On the heels of what can only be seen as a flashing red alarm to the rest of the Premier League, Aston Villa announced it’s presence with a 3-0 thrashing of league darlings Newcastle United. Can the Villans continue with a sixth straight victory this weekend against Brenford?
Our Cole, Seb, and Simon got together to discuss the continued brilliance of Unai Emery’s Villans as Aston Villa’s most complete performance of the season brushed aside Newcastle United on Saturday at Villa Park. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
Following victory over Nottingham Forest and a fourth straight three points, Aston Villa take on red-hot Newcastle United. Will injuries derail the Villa, or will another three points be in line?
Our Sebastian Bacon caught up with The Athletic’s Newcastle United correspondent, Chris Waugh, to chat about The Magpies’ season thus far and look ahead to this weekend’s clash at Villa Park. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
Cole was joined by Seb and SImon to chat all things Aston Villa as Unai Emery’s men make it 7 matches undefeated after a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest at Villa Park on Saturday. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
Having last won a match in early February, a beleaguered Nottingham Forest squad makes their way to Birmingham to take on the mighty Villa. Will the wins keep coming despite continued Kamara concerns?
Unai has use believing anything is possible! Cole was joined by Tom to react to Aston Villa’s win over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday and confidently look ahead to what’s in store for Emery’s men going forward. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
On the heels of a revelatory victory over Chelsea, Unai Emery and Aston Villa travel to Leicester to tackle the Foxes. Can Villa see continued success over the struggling East Midlands side?
Our Cole, Simon, and Tom got together to bask in the glory of Aston Villa’s red hot form, with Unai Emery’s men continuing their unbeaten run to 5 matches as the Villans collected a rare win at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea on Saturday. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!