Holtecast - An Aston Villa Podcast

Cole Pettem, Danny Raza, and Simon O’Regan all got together to discuss the quick turnaround victory over Fulham - football is fun again! You can listen for FREE on  Acast ,  Apple Podcasts , and  Spotify  - Dig In! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Jack Grealish misses out through a last-minute injury precaution - how big of a miss was he? Why are/were Villa struggling to create attacking op...

WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? With former player turned manager, Scott Parker, leading the charge at Fulham, how has The Cottagers season been perceived within the fan base? Can a fair portion of Fulham’s slow start to the season be attributed to the quick turnaround between the 2019/2020 promotion campaign and the current campaign? With Fulham just two points from safety, will Fulham be able to survive the...

Cole Pettem is joined by Danny Raza and Simon O’Regan as the lads discuss the clear downturn in performances, including the loss to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. You can listen for FREE on  Acast ,  Apple Podcasts , and  Spotify  - Dig In! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? What is going wrong at Aston Villa lately? Are Villa destined to be a mid-table/lower-mid table side this season? Lack of...

Cole Pettem is joined by Simon O’Regan, while Ricky from the Last Word On Spurs podcast also stops by to preview Sunday’s fixture at Villa Park. WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Is there reason for optimism for Villa heading into this game with Spurs? With Spurs playing in the Europa League on Thursday, could that hinder or boost their performance on Sunday at all? Will the possibility of Jack Grealish playing...

Cole Pettem is joined by Danny Raza and Simon O’Regan as the lads look to relieve some frustrations after a dull draw to Newcastle United on Friday evening. You can listen for FREE on  Acast ,  Apple Podcasts , and  Spotify  - Dig In! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Are Aston Villa running out of ideas and lacking creativity in attack? Winger troubles - are El Ghazi and Trezeguet good enou...

Cole Pettem is joined by Will from the Talk of the Toon podcast to preview Friday’s fixture at St. James’ Park. WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? With Newcastle United sitting just above the relegation places, how has the Magpies’ season been perceived from within the fan base? Will Newcastle survive the drop? How has Steve Bruce been perceived by Newcastle fans? Is his time up? How big of a miss are the likes...

Cole Pettem is joined by Danny Raza and Simon O’Regan to go over the draw against Wolves on Saturday. WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Morgan Sanson’s debut - just how good was the Frenchman on Saturday? What went right in the first half versus what went wrong in the second half? Where does Ross Barkley fit into this team and does he have a future at Villa? Is it time for a Watkins and Davis/Welsey combination...

Cole Pettem is joined by Danny Raza and Simon O'Regan to try and make sense of a frustrating evening at Bramall Lane. Plus, the lads look ahead to Saturday's game against Wolverhampton Wanderers. WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? The starting line-up - Should Dean Smith have went with a more attacking XI? Is there a lack of trust or quality outside of the typical starting XI? Was Phil Jagielka rightly or wrongl...

Cole Pettem is joined by Danny Raza and Simon O'Regan to go over a prideful win against Leeds United and look ahead to the trip to Bramall Lane on Wednesday against Sheffield United. What Do We Discuss? Winning without captain, Jack Grealish. Ahmed Elmohamady’s integration back into the first team - Does he have a future at Aston Villa beyond this season? The lads discuss the inclusion of Jacob Ra...

With 7 points out of the last 15, Dean Smith's men will be looking to get back to winning ways at Elland Road on Saturday. Keeping that in mind, Cole Pettem is joined by Paul from the Leeds That Podcast to preview the weekend's Premier League fixture. A big thanks to Paul for chatting with us. You can find him on Twitter @leedsthat or via the website: www.leedsthat.com. Email:  holtecast@gmai...

A humdrum performance from Dean Smith's men leaves many Villa fans wondering what's next. Join Cole Pettem, Danny Raza, and Simon O'Regan as the lads discuss the Matty Cash and Jack Grealish sized wholes left against Leicester City, Ross Barkley, and assess potential personnel changes ahead of the Leeds game. Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email:  holtecast@gmail.com Twit...

As a tough batch of fixtures appear on the horizon for Aston Villa, Brendan Rodgers' men make their way to Villa Park on Sunday. Keeping that in mind, Cole Pettem is joined by Jack from Leicester Fan TV to preview the upcoming Premier League clash. A big thanks to Jack for chatting with us. You can find him on on Twitter @Jacklcfc9 and the Leicester Fan TV team @LeicesterFanTV. Email:  holtec...

In what can only be described as a virtuoso performance by Emi Martinez, Villa somehow escaped the Amex Stadium with a point. Join Cole Pettem, Danny Raza, and Simon O'Regan as the lads try to make sense of Aston Villa's lackluster performance against Brighton and assess what changes may be needed moving forward. Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email:  holtecast@gmail.com...

With Aston Villa's congested batch of fixtures now in the rear-view mirror, Dean Smith's men travel to the Amex Stadium to face Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday. Keeping that in mind, Cole Pettem is joined by Ady Packham from the Albion Roar to preview the upcoming Premier League clash. A big thanks for Ady for chatting with us. You can find the Albion Roar on Twitter @albionroar. Email: ...

In a week that saw Villa exhibit two differing performances, the accomplishment of hitting last season's points total (35) in 21 games has many fans dreaming of just how far Dean Smith's side can go. Join Cole Pettem, Danny Raza, and Neil Dunworth as the lads reflect on the week that was for Aston Villa and try to answer the all-important question - Can Aston Villa qualify for European football? E...

VAR well and truly became a friend of Aston Villa on Saturday (Pretty sure it's a short-term relationship though!). Join Cole Pettem, Danny Raza, and Simon O'Regan as the lads break down the events at St. Mary's on Saturday as Villa's hopes for European football were reignited. Plus, the trio look ahead to the West Ham game on Wednesday and discuss Frédéric Guilbert leaving the club on loan. Enjoy...

As most Villa fans still try to make sense of that shocking second half performance by Dean Smith's men, the Holtecast returns! Join Cole Pettem and debutant, Stevie Green, as the lads try to put the pieces together after Sean Dyche's side practically roundhouse kicked Villa in the mouth. Plus, the duo look ahead to the Southampton game on the weekend. Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONN...

Villa return to winning ways as a Dean Smith-less side cruises to victory over a struggling Newcastle United. Join Cole Pettem, Danny Raza, and debutant, Simon O'Regan, as the lads discuss a comfortable win over Steve Bruce's men and look ahead to the Burnley match on Wednesday. Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email:  holtecast@gmail.com Twitter:  @7500ToHolte EPISODE...

Aston Villa walk away from the Etihad Stadium emptied handed as yet another officiating controversy proves costly for Dean Smith's men. Join Cole Pettem, Danny Raza, and For The Love of Paul McGrath podcast's, Neil Dunworth, as the lads discuss the loss to Manchester City and look ahead to the Newcastle match on Saturday. Enjoy the podcast and Up The VIlla! STAY CONNECTED: Email:  holtecast@g...

Aston Villa will FINALLY be back in action as Dean Smith's men travel to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City. Keeping that in mind, Cole Pettem is joined by David Mooney from the Blue Moon Podcast to preview the upcoming Premier League clash. A big thanks to David for chatting with us. You can find him on Twitter @BlueMoonPodcast. Email:  holtecast@gmail.com Twitter:  @7500ToHolte...

Against all of the odds, Villa's youngsters were able to display a valiant and impressive effort against defending champions and current league-leaders, Liverpool, in a 4-1 loss at Villa Park. Join Cole Pettem, Danny Raza, and old friend of the pod, James Rushton, as the lads discuss the Friday night FA Cup fixture, the development of Villa's youth system, and where the recent outbreak of Covid le...

The FA Cup is finally upon us! Keeping that in mind, Cole Pettem is joined by John Gibbons from The Anfield Wrap to preview Friday's cup clash with the defending Premier League champions. A big thanks to John for chatting with us. You can find him on Twitter @TheAnfieldWrap and via the website: www.theanfieldwrap.com Email:  holtecast@gmail.com Twitter:  @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank...

New year, same old VAR issues for Aston Villa. Join Cole Pettem and Danny Raza as the lads dissect the New Years Day defeat to Manchester United and THAT refereeing/VAR call. The clubs outstanding progression and development under the NSWE Group is also discussed. Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email:  holtecast@gmail.com Twitter:  @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank y...

It has well and truly been a joyous holiday season for Aston Villa as Dean Smith's men currently sit in 5th place with 26 points on the board. Join Cole Pettem, Danny Raza, and Steven from @VillaAnalytics on Twitter, as the lads discuss Boxing Day glory over Crystal Palace, the hard fought draw at Stamford Bridge, and look ahead to the New Years Day clash with Manchester United. Enjoy the podcast...

Aston Villa head into Christmas with their highest points total since the 2009-2010 season and with Crystal Palace next on the docket, Dean Smith's men have an opportunity to continue their strong form. Keeping that in mind, Cole Pettem is joined by Jay Crame from The Eagles Beak to preview the upcoming Premier League clash. A big thanks to Jay for chatting with us. You can find him on Twitter @Th...