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Opponent Spotlight: Chelsea fan Matthew is predicting a close affair in their Premier League match against Aston Villa!
Ahead of Aston Villa’s Premier League tie, we spoke to Chelsea fan Matthew Debono of Absolute Chelsea. What can we expect from Mauricio Pochettino’s side?
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Match Preview: Chelsea v Aston Villa - Can Villa get back to winning ways on Sunday?
Unai Emery’s men will be looking to get back to winning ways following Thursday’s loss in Poland as Aston Villa make the trip to Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Here’s everything you need to know prior to kick-off!
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HOLTECAST | Legia Warsaw 3-2 Aston Villa - A reality check in Poland!
Aston Villa’s return to the group stage of a European competition starts off on a sour note as Legia Warsaw punish Villa’s defensive frailties with a 3-2 scoreline in Poland. Join Cole and Dom as they discuss Thursday’s loss and look ahead to how Unai Emery’s men will cope with such a hectic upcoming set of fixtures. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
Match Preview: Legia Warsaw v Aston Villa - Villa look for perfect European start in Poland
Villa’s journey into the Europa Conference League proper begins on Thursday with a trip to the Polish capital. Here’s everything you need to know prior to kick-off!
HOLTECAST | Aston Villa 3-1 Crystal Palace - Fortress Villa Park!
Ladies and genlteman, welcome to Fortress Villa Park! Join Cole and Simon as the lads discuss Aston Villa’s come from behind victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday, Pau Torres’ overall impact, Ollie Watkins’ shooting boots, and much more. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
Opponent Spotlight: What can Aston Villa expect when they face Crystal Palace today?
We spoke to Crystal Palace fan Jay from The Eagles Beak news and blog website to find out more about Aston Villa’s opponents today. Who should we look out for at Villa Park?
Match Preview: Aston Villa v Crystal Palace - Can Villa get back to winning ways on Saturday?
With the international break now in the rear-view mirror, Aston Villa return to Premier League action on Saturday as they welcome Crystal Palace to Villa Park. Here’s everything you need to know prior to kick-off!
7500 Roundtable: Who will be Villa’s most important player over the next 7 games?
Aston Villa kick off a hectic run of seven games in 23 days beginning with the league clash with Crystal Palace on Saturday, so we asked our writers for their thoughts as to who could prove to be most vital component of the Villa engine.
Grading every signing and sale in Aston Villa’s 2023 summer transfer window
Did Unai Emery, Monchi, and Villa nail the transfer window? We grade every single first-team deal.
Clement Lenglet: An underrated depth addition at centre-back for Aston Villa?
Lenglet might not be a fashionable name, but don’t be surprised to see him play a substantial role this season.
HOLTECAST | Liverpool 3-0 Aston Villa - A work in progress!
A frustrating performance at Anfield isn’t what any Villa fan wanted, but there are still plenty of things to take away from the match. As a result, Cole was joined by Dom Phillips to discuss Aston Villa’s 3-0 loss to Liverpool on Sunday and what this mixed start to the season means for Unai Emery’s men. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
Match Preview: Liverpool v Aston Villa - Can Villa keep rolling with statement win at Anfield?
Villa haven’t won at Liverpool in nearly a decade. Why can’t this be the year? Here’s everything you need to know prior to kick-off!
HOLTECAST | PREVIEW - Liverpool v Aston Villa w/ former Liverpool striker Neil Mellor!
Our Seb was joined by former Liverpool and Preston North End striker, Neil Mellor, to discuss Liverpool’s transfer business, the Reds’ season thus far, and look ahead to Sunday’s clash at Anfield. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
HOLTECAST | PREVIEW - Aston Villa v Hibernian w/ the Edinburgh Evening News’ Patrick McPartlin!
With three wins in a row for Unai Emery’s men and a 5-0 aggregate lead over Hibernian thanks to a strong display in the first leg of the Europa Conference League play-offs, Aston Villa head into Thursday with plenty of confidence. A now Lee Johnson-less Hibs travel to Villa Park and with that in mind, Seb was once again joined by Patrick McPartlin of the Edinburgh Evening News to discuss the second leg, what we can expect from the away side this time around, and much more. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
Match Preview: Aston Villa v Hibernian - Rotation incoming against managerless Hibs?
Villa are sitting on a 5-0 lead for Thursday’s European second leg against Hibs. Here’s everything you need to know prior to kick-off at Villa Park!
HOLTECAST | Burnley 1-3 Aston Villa - Paying with Cash!
Aston Villa’s quality shone through at Turf Moor on Sunday as Unai Emery’s men took all three points against Burnley. Cole and Seb sat down to give us their take on the match and discuss Villa’s new mentality in the transfer window. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
Opponent Spotlight: Burnley fan Joe gives us the inside scoop on Aston Villa’s opponents
We spoke to Joe Redmond from the TurfCast fan channel to find out more about Aston Villa’s opponents today. What should we expect from Vincent Kompany’s side at Turf Moor?
Match Preview: Burnley v Aston Villa - What can we expect from Vincent Kompany’s side?
After two wins in a row, Unai Emery’s men travel to Turf Moor on Sunday to take on Vincent Kompany’s Burnley - here’s everything you need to know prior to kick-off!
HOLTECAST | PREVIEW - Burnley v Aston Villa w/ TurfCast!
Our Seb was joined by Nathan from the Burnley fan channel, TurfCast, to discuss The Clarets’ renaissance under the leadership of Vincent Kompany, their hopes for the season, and look ahead to Sunday’s clash at Turf Moor. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
HOLTECAST | Hibernian 0-5 Aston Villa - From Scotland with Love!
Well, I think it’s safe to say that Unai Emery wasn’t messing about at Easter Road on Wednesday! Join Cole and Simon as they discuss Aston Villa’s impressive away performance in the first leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League Play-Offs and what this result could mean heading into the second leg next week. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
Opponent Spotlight: Patrick McPartlin of the Edinburgh Evening News gives us the inside track on Aston Villa’s opponents
We spoke with Patrick McPartlin of the Edinburgh Evening News to find out more about Aston Villa’s Europa Conference League Play-Off opponents today. What can we expect from Lee Johnson’s side?
HOLTECAST | PREVIEW - Hibernian v Aston Villa w/ Patrick McPartlin of the Edinburgh Evening News!
For the first match preview podcast of the 2023/2024 season, our Sebastian Bacon chatted with Patrick McPartlin of the Edinburgh Evening News to discuss Lee Johnson, what we can expect from Hibernian on Wednesday, and much more. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
HOLTECAST | Aston Villa 4-0 Everton: Well chewed toffee!
Cole, Simon, Tom, and Seb got together to bask in the glory of Aston Villa’s first win of the season, beating Everton 4-0 at Villa Park on Sunday. Bring on Hibs on Wednesday! You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
The Talking Point: Aston Villa 4-0 Everton
Tom Nightingale is back to highlight the big takeaway from Villa’s most recent game. This week, the explosive Everton rebound.
What can Aston Villa fans expect from Nicolò Zaniolo? Galatasaray fans gives us the lowdown on Unai Emery’s latest signing
With the signing of Nicolò Zaniolo now confirmed by Aston Villa, fans will be looking forward to seeing the Italian in claret and blue - is he any good? We had a chat with the team at The Lions Den podcast to find out more!
Can Nicolo Zaniolo be a difference-maker at Aston Villa?
With much talk about Zaniolo’s injury record and how big a role he can play, how much of a role can he play?
HOLTECAST | Newcastle United 5-1 Aston Villa - Opening weekend blues!
Cole sat down with Simon to go over Aston Villa’s brutal 5-1 loss to Newcastle United at St. James’ Park, the impact of Tyrone Mings’ injury, and looking at how the football club may address the rest of the transfer window. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
Rushton’s Corner: An open letter to Tyrone Mings
Few others have defined the rise of the club over recent years like Tyrone Mings, forever a Villan.
Is now Cameron Archer’s time to shine?
The talent is clearly there and Archer could become a special player. Hopefully, that can be at Aston Villa.
The Talking Point: Newcastle 5-1 Aston Villa
In our new regular column, Tom Nightingale discusses one big takeaway from Villa’s most recent game. This week, the Newcastle nightmare.
Opponent Spotlight: What can Aston Villa expect from Newcastle United on Saturday?
We caught up with Newcastle United fan and podcaster, Jack Stanley, from the Toon Under Podcast to find out more about Aston Villa’s opponents. Who should we be wary of?
HOLTECAST | ASTON VILLA ARE BACK: Discussing the season ahead w/ Jacob Tanswell of The Athletic!
The 2023/24 campaign for the mighty Villa is only a matter of days away and with that in mind, our very own Sebastian Bacon had a quick chat with Aston Villa writer for The Athletic, Jacob Tanswell, to discuss the season ahead for Unai Emery’s men, which player’s we should keep an eye on, and look onwards to Saturday’s match against Newcastle United. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!
7500 to Holte 2023/24 Season Predictions: How will Aston Villa’s season turn out?
Ahead of the most-anticipated Villa season in recent memory, some of our staff looked into the crystal ball and mapped out how they see things going.
Moussa Diaby: Aston Villa’s new lethal weapon on the wing
In Diaby, Villa have signed a high-ceiling player who thrives at driving into opposing penalty areas and towards goal.