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Cole Pettem and Danny Raza return to discuss Villa's second consecutive Premier League win of the season as the Villans ran out 3-0 victors over the Cottagers. Plus, we preview Villa's next match as James Chester and Stoke City travel to Villa Park for Thursday's round of 16 EFL Cup match. Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! Tweet Us - @7500ToHolte…

Cole Pettem and Danny Raza are back to dissect Villa's return to Premier League action with a 1-0 victory over Sheffield United. The lads also look ahead to Thursday's EFL Cup third round tie against Bristol City. Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! Tweet Us - @7500ToHolte Email - holtecastpod@gmail.com Episode Notes Thank you to our FPL league spo…

Cole Pettem is back with Danny Raza to discuss Aston Villa's latest signing, Bertrand Traore, and how the pacey forward will fit into Dean Smith's side. The lads also look ahead to Monday's opening Premier League fixture for the club as Sheffield United pay a visit to Villa Park. Tweet Us - @7500ToHolte Email - holtecastpod@gmail.com Episode Notes …

Cole Pettem is joined by Danny Raza and Neil Dunworth to discuss everything from victory over Burton Albion in the EFL Cup, super Jack Grealish signing a 5-year contract extension, and all the latest transfer news surround the football club. Tweet Us - @7500ToHolte Email - holtecastpod@gmail.com This podcast was recorded on Tuesday before Emiliano …

Dean Smith has FINALLY gotten his man! Ollie Watkins joins Villa as the club's record signing (£28 million rising to £33 million with add-ons) on a 5-year deal from Championship side, Brentford. Join Cole Pettem, Danny Raza, and Neil Dunworth as the lads discuss the impact that Villa's new signing can potentially have on the club, the importance of…

The signing of Nottingham Forest's Matty Cash has not quenched Villa fans' thirst for summer recruits as the wait continues for more additions to walk through the door (Tick tock Villa!). Also, Villa pulled off a 3-2 pre-season win over Arsenal without the likes of Mings, Grealish, and McGinn in the squad (Jacob Ramsey to the rescue!) while the wom…

The silly season is among us! More so, Aston Villa are using their time wisely by investing heavily in the academy system, while Dean Smith and Johan Lange are keeping their poker hands close to their chest in regards to potential first-team transfer targets. Also, the 2020/2021 away kit was recently released (Mixed results all over the shop on tha…

As the 2020/2021 Premier League season nears and with the transfer window well underway, Aston Villa have been linked with dozens of potential transfer targets to help improve the side that narrowly avoided relegation. With this in mind, the lads compiled their own lists of players that the club could/should consider adding to the squad (These are …

The drama continued on until the very last second of the 2019/2020 season, but with results falling in Aston Villa's favour, the club have secured Premier League football for a second season! Join Cole Pettem, Danny Raza, and Neil Dunworth as they bask in the triumph of Premier League safety and discuss the highs and lows of the season. Plus, the l…

Aston Villa's fate is officially in their own hands! Cole Pettem and Danny Raza are joined by For The Love of Paul McGrath's, Neil Dunworth, to revel in the 1-0 triumph over Arsenal and revisit Villa's chances of Premier League survival. Plus, we preview the season finale fixture against West Ham United on Sunday. Tweet Us - @7500ToHolte Email - ho…

So close, yet so far for Aston Villa as Cole Pettem and Danny Raza reel from the 1-1 draw at Goodison Park. The lads assess the positives that can be taken from the Everton match and Villa's chances of Premier League survival through the run-ins of relegation threatened Watford and Bournemouth. Plus, we preview Villa's next match as Arsenal travel …

The joys of Aston Villa winning a game of football has finally returned! For The Love of Paul McGrath's, Neil Dunworth, returns to revel in Villa's 2-0 win over Crystal Palace alongside Cole Pettem and Daniel Raza. The lads discuss Trezeguet's performance, the impact of Elmo and Targett, and where Hourihane fits into the squad. Plus, we preview Vil…

Heart Of The Holte's, Dan Morgan, makes a return to mull over Aston Villa's 3-0 loss to in-form Manchester United. The lads discuss the dramatic drop in morale once Villa concede and the increasing negativity towards Tyrone Mings from the Villa faithful. Plus, we preview Villa's next match as Crystal Palace makes the trip to Villa Park on Sunday. T…

Under A Gaslit Lamp's, Mark Jirobe, returns for a second crack at discussing all things Aston Villa as the lads assess the spirited 2-0 loss to newly crowned Premier League champions, Liverpool. The trio assess the performances of Villa's fullbacks (Neil Taylor/Ezri Konsa) and vent their frustrations at the poor timing of Dean Smith's substitutions…

For The Love of Paul McGrath's, Neil Dunworth, joins Cole Pettem to discuss the frustrating 1-0 loss to Wolves on Saturday. The lads assess the impact that Matt Targett's injury had on Villa's attacking chances and the struggles of playing two up top in the club's current climate. Plus, we dive into the questionable "Drop Grealish" and #SmithOut so…

Under A Gaslit Lamp's, Mark Jirobe, joins Cole Pettem and Danny Raza to take stock of Villa's 1-1 draw with Newcastle United. The trio assess Douglas Luiz's importance in the holding midfield role and discuss the current issues at the right-back position. Plus, we preview Saturday's match as Villa clash with local rivals, Wolverhampton Wanderers, a…

Newcomer to the podcast, Dom Phillips, joins Cole Pettem and Danny Raza to reflect on Villa's frustrating defeat at home to Chelsea. The lads discuss the team's inability to churn out results against top half teams and debate which area's the team needs to improve tactically in order to survive the drop. Also, we preview Villa's trip to St. James' …

Host Cole Pettem and regular contributor, Danny Raza, catch up to assess Aston Villa 0-0 Sheffield United and THE biggest Goal-Line Technology/VAR error of the season. Some interesting team selection choices also had the guys reflecting on the return of John McGinn, Keinan Davis' first Premier League start, and Konsa playing out of position at righ…

Cole Pettem and Danny Raza link up with Neil Dunworth from the For The Love of Paul McGrath podcast for a match preview to look ahead to the return of Premier League football and the Sheffield United game on Wednesday. Tweet Us - @7500ToHolte Email - holtecastpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

After a long hiatus (Sorry about that ladies and gentlemen), we're back with a quiz as Holtecast co-host, Danny Raza, faces off with The Villa Filler Podcast's Dan Morgan to test their Villa-related knowledge. In a battle for the ages (Including some interesting team names), our listeners are invited to join in on the fun too! Tweet Us - @7500ToHol…

With time to reflect on all things Aston Villa, the lads have decided to rank the club's managers of the last decade (From last to first). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Από τον 7500 to Holte

The Holtecast returns for its first episode of the Coronavirus era as Cole and Danny discuss what this global epidemic means for Aston Villa Football Club and the rest of the Premier League. Whether its critical anaylsis, the club's best five-a-side team, or which Villa players would be the best wrestlers, the Holtecast crew has you covered. Hosted…

The Holtecast crew return for yet another episode as Cole and Danny let their passion and frustration breathe over Aston Villa's shocking performance against Leicester City at The King Power Stadium. The duo also share their thoughts on where the club are going under Dean Smith moving forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…

Cole Pettem is joined by Liam Bryan and Danny Raza as the trio examines Aston Villa's gameplan heading into the Carabao Cup final as defending Premier League champions, Manchester City, stand between the club and cup glory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Από τον 7500 to Holte

The Holtecast is back for another episode as Cole, Danny, and 7500 To Holte contributor, Liam Bryan, tear back the layers and dissect Aston Villa's lack lustre performance against Southampton. The trio also discuss what needs to change within the squad and what's next for Aston Villa Football Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…

Cole is once again joined by podcast regular, Danny Raza, as the lads dive into the wild outcome against Spurs on Sunday. The duo also discuss the upcoming class of free agents within the club and analyze Villa's poor history of letting academy starlets walk away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Cole is joined by friend of the podcast, Danny Raza to examine Villa's Carabao Cup triumph over Leicester City (Don't forget James Maddison's tweet). The lads also discuss the importance of domestic cups to all clubs (Sorry Pep!) before previewing Saturday's Premier League encounter with Bournemouth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …

Cole is joined by friends of the podcast, Danny Raza and James Rushton, to dissect Villa's last minute triumph over Watford at Villa Park. The trio also discuss the signing of Mbwana Samatta and other players linked with the club before previewing the crucial Carabao Cup fixture against Leicester City on Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…

Danny returns to the podcast alongside Cole as the lads discuss Villa's 1-1 result away at Brighton & Hove Albion. The duo also preview key Premier League fixtures against Watford and Bournemouth while rounding out the Holtecast with some transfer chatter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Cole is joined by 7500 To Holte contributor, Jake Fenicle, to discuss Villa's 1-1 Carabao Cup first-leg encounter with Leicester City and a shambolic performance versus Manchester City. The lads also preview the upcoming Premier League fixture at Brighton & Hove Albion and the latest transfer incoming's to the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…

Cole and Danny return to the podcast alongside friend of the podcast, James Rushton, to discuss Villa's 2-1 win over Burnley at Turf Moor and an unenthusiastic FA Cup performance against Fulham. The lads also preview the midweek League Cup semi-final clash with Leicester City and the David v Goliath scenario with Manchester City. Hosted on Acast. S…

Cole and Danny return to the podcast to spread some holiday cheer and discuss Villa's 1-0 win against Norwich City and 3-0 loss to Watford at Vicarage Road. The lads also preview the Lions' New Years Day clash with Burnley and next Saturday's FA Cup 3rd Round tie against Fulham.**Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you …

James, Danny and Cole return to the podcast to discuss Villa's 2-0 loss at Bramall Lane before previewing a midweek cup clash with Liverpool and a must-win against Southampton on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Από τον 7500 to Holte

After a promising point was earned at Old Trafford by Aston Villa, the team has bounced between the losses. A tough game at Stamford Bridge left Villa with nothing, while a crushing loss against Leicester City finished the week off.James and Cole return to dissect the last two Villa matches before looking ahead to a difficult and pivotal clash with…

Aston Villa returned from the international break in sound form as they beat Newcastle United before earning a rare Old Trafford point against Manchester United.To break it down James Rushton and Cole Pettem review the two wins against former MUFC legends before looking ahead to preview the coming games against Chelsea and Leicester City. Tune in b…

It’s three on the bounce now as Aston Villa follow up their losses against title-contenders Manchester City and Liverpool with a loss against local rivals Wolves.It was a frustrating loss, and Villa now head into the international break.With that in mind, James Rushton and Cole Pettem are joined by a returning Danny Raza to break down the loss agai…

Aston Villa make the short journey to Molineux on Sunday against Wolverhampton Wanderers.With that in mind, Cole Pettem (@TalkAstonVilla) in an effort to better educate Villa fans - has taken it upon himself to grab the mic and head to the airwaves. Each week he’ll be catching up with the opposition in a short interview as an additional podcast epi…

Villa’s free-hits are over. Two games against the teams competing for the Premier League title ended with a loss for Aston Villa. But it was to be expected!With that in mind, James Rushton and Cole Pettem repeat their tandem for a second-week running in the absence of Danny Raza to break down a midweek cup win over Wolves, dissect a late heartbreak…

In the latest episode of our preview series, Cole Pettem catches up with podcast regular Danny Raza as Liverpool travel to Villa Park to face Aston Villa on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Από τον 7500 to Holte

Expectedly, Aston Villa fell to Manchester City this weekend and were on the wrong end of a three-nil scoreline.It’s not all bad though!In this latest episode of the Holtecast, James Rushton and Cole Pettem wrap up the Manchester City match, discuss VAR and the performance of Wesley before previewing the Carabao Cup clash with Wolves and the Liverp…

In the latest episode of our preview series, Cole Pettem catches up with sports writer Nicó Morales to preview Aston Villa's visit to the Etihad to take on Manchester City FC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Από τον 7500 to Holte

Jack Grealish runs the show, Targett grabs the winner, Tyrone stands tall and VAR causes controversy. Aston Villa beat Brighton and it was a big win - and an eventful one.James Rushton, Danny Raza and Cole Pettem return to wrap up Villa’s win over Brighton, discuss the events that occurred during Tyrone Mings’ international debut, and preview the u…

Aston Villa will return to Premier League action with a match at Villa Park against Brighton & Hove Albion.And you need information!With that in mind, Cole Pettem (@TalkAstonVilla) in an effort to better educate Villa fans - has taken it upon himself to grab the mic and head to the airwaves. Each week he’ll be catching up with the opposition in a s…

Two goals from Wesley seal the deal, while Jack Grealish and Conor Hourihane got off the mark in the league before Douglas Luiz replicated his first goal by scoring a stunner in this one. Danny Raza and Cole Pettem return to wrap up Villa's final game before the international break - a massive 5-1 win over Norwich at Carrow Road. Hosted on Acast. S…

In their final game before the second international break of the English league season, Aston Villa will head to Norwich to take on the Canaries at Carrow Road.With that in mind, Cole Pettem (@TalkAstonVilla) in an effort to better educate Villa fans - has taken it upon himself to grab the mic and head to the airwaves. Each week he’ll be catching u…

Villa turned it around, but VAR taketh. A 3-2 win was reduced to a 2-2 draw and Villa share a point with Burnley.Danny Raza, Cole Pettem and James Rushton return with a new Holtecast to discuss Villa’s win over Brighton, the latest VAR antics, Wesley’s own antics and the upcoming match with Norwich City on the weekend.Tune in below. Enjoy the podca…

Aston Villa will host Burnley at Villa Park on Saturday as they look to kickstart their season.With that in mind, Cole Pettem (@TalkAstonVilla) in an effort to better educate Villa fans - has taken it upon himself to grab the mic and head to the airwaves. Each week he’ll be catching up with the opposition in a short interview as an additional podca…

With the good, comes the bad. Aston Villa ‘bounced back’ from a 0-0 draw against West Ham United by scoring two and conceding three against a ten-man Arsenal side.The Holtecast returns to breakdown Aston Villa vs Arsenal, before lightly touching on Brighton and Burnley. The trio of James Rushton, Cole Pettem and Danny Raza breakdown the performance…

In the latest episode of our opposition preview, Cole caught up with James of AFC GameByGame to talk about Sunday's match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Από τον 7500 to Holte