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After the first international break of the 2024/2025 season, Aston Villa returned to action with a thrilling 3-2 come from behind win over Sean Dyche's Everton. Listen in as Cole and Tom return to discuss Villa's defensive frailities, Jhon Durán's goal for the ages, and look ahead to Tuesday's visit to the Wankdorf in the Champions League.
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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?
15 minutes of defensive naivety lead to plenty of work to be done at the other end of the pitch; how concerning is Aston Villa's lack of defensive solidity?No Leon Bailey means a potentially big problem?Morgan Rogers' ruthlessness in front of goal will come!Youri Tielemans' impactA trip to the Wankdorf awaits in the Champions League!All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @HoltecastPod
Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla
Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale
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/
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It's two consecutive wins on the road to start the season for Aston Villa and heading into the first international break of the season, there's plenty to be positive about! Join Cole, Simon, and Seb as the lads discuss a promising start to the season for Unai Emery's men, Villa's upcoming Champions League journey and look back at the summer transfer window that was.
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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?
Okay then, how are the lads feeling after a hard-fought victory on the road in Leicester?How important is Amadou Onana to this Aston Villa team?What can be made of Lamare Bogarde's first start/Premier League debut?The Watkins v Durán debate continues!How confident should we feel when it comes to Villa's Champions League draw?Can we safely say that the summer transfer window was a success for the football club?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @HoltecastPod
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/
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Fail to take your chances and eventually, you'll get punished! Aston Villa found that out the hard way against Arsenal on Saturday, however, there are still plenty of things to take encouragement from when it comes to Unai Emery's men. Join Cole and Tom as the lads reflect on a rusty Ollie Watkins, the incredible Morgan Rogers, and all things Aston Villa.
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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?
Right, how are the lads feels about the first loss of the season?Can we safely put Ollie Watkins' performance yesterday down to ring rust?It's time for a Morgan Rogers love-in!Villa will win more games than they lose playing like they did against Arsenal on Saturday, right?Onto Leicester away next weekend!All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @HoltecastPod
Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla
Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale
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/
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Aston Villa claim their first win away at West Ham since April 16th, 2011 and now look to make it three wins in a row against Arsenal on Saturday, With that in mind, listen in as Cole, Simon, Tom, and Seb reflect on a positive start to the season for Unai Emery's men.
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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?
Well then, it only took a bit of chaos for Aston Villa to win away at West Ham again; what did the lads make of the result?Apparently pre-season results don't matter, eh?Amadou Onana's impact and potential this seasonThe curious case of Matty Cash (Was it a penalty?)Should Jhon Durán stick around this season and can he make that vital next step in his young career?Let's discuss Villa's squad depth shall we?Twitter Polls and everyone's favourite game, Dean Smith's Juggling 6, is back!!!All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @HoltecastPod
Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla
Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale
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/
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With Aston Villa returning to Premier League action on Saturday, it's time to look ahead to the new campaign with excitement and optimism. As a result, Aston Villa writer for The Athletic, Jacob Tanswell, joined Cole and Tom to discuss Villa's busy pre-season, transfer business, and what we could expect from Unai Emery's men this season.
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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?
What did Jacob make of Aston Villa's escapades in the USA and pre-season as a whole?Which summer signing's stand out the most?Compared to last season's squad, how does Jacob think Villa currently match up?What does Jacob think Villa could/still need to do within the transfer window?Which competition's should be a priority for Villa this campaign?Right then, where do we think Villa could finish in the table this season?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @HoltecastPod
Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla
Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale
GUEST: @J_Tanswell
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/
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Aston Villa's pre-season journey is underway and with that in mind, Cole, Simon, and Tom return to discuss the football club's latest transfer business, Morgan Rogers' bright future, and an absolutely epic home kit launch.
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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?
What can be made of Jaden Philogene's return to Aston Villa and where does he fit into Unai Emery's puzzle?Is selling Moussa Diaby the right call?Could Amadou Onana be the missing link in Villa's midfield?Morgan Rogers has been the main man during the early stages of Villa's pre-season; how big of a role could he play this season?What does Tuesday's epic home kit launch mean in terms of how the football club has evolved off of the pitch?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @HoltecastPod
Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla
Simon O'Regan: @SiORegan
Tom Nightingale @tdnightingale
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.
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It's been a busy summer for Aston Villa and as a result, Cole and Simon return to reflect on the PSR juggling act, the comings and goings in the locker room, and the recent ticket price structure that has been put in place at the football club.
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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?
What have the lads made of Aston Villa's summer thus far?Can we finally stop talking about PSR for the foreseeable future...please?How big of a loss is Douglas Luiz and have Villa done well in the deal with Juventus given the circumstances?Is Ross Barkley a perfect fit for Villa's midfield?Has Monchi earned his money so far this summer given the transfer business that has been completed?Where does Kaine Kesler-Hayden's future lie after the contract extension?Let's dive into the ticket price hike, shall we?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @HoltecastPod
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/
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July 1st has proven to be a busy day for Aston Villa Football Club, with three new additions walking into Bodymoor Heath. With that in mind, Cole was joined by Ollie from The WALT (We Are Luton Town) Podcast to discuss what Villa fans can expect from Ross Barkley in what will be his second spell at Villa Park.
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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?
From a Luton Town perspective, what does Ollie make of Ross Barkley's move to Aston Villa?More importantly, what kind of Ross Barkley is Villa getting this time around?Is it fair to say that Barkley has more than proved his durability/health during his time with Luton?How will the loss of Barkley impact the Hatters?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @HoltecastPod
Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla
GUEST: @TheWALTPodcast
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/
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The transfer carousel has started to spin and as a result, Aston Villa have confirmed the departure of Tim Iroegbunam to Everton and the signing of Lewis Dobbin from The Toffees. As a result, Cole was joined by Mike Richards from The Unholy Trinity Podcast to discuss what Villa fans can expect from Dobbin and how he could fit into Unai Emery's plans.
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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?
What type of player is Lewis Dobbin?Would Mike say that Dobbin is an out and out winger?How are Everton fans feeling about the sale of Dobbin to Aston Villa?What can be made of the deal from both sides?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @HoltecastPod
Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla
GUEST: @UHTPodcast
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/
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With the transfer chatter surrounding Douglas Luiz's potential move to Juventus only heating up, our Cole was joined by Youtuber and Juventus FC host/presenter, Giuseppe Bognanni, to discuss the Brazilian's pending move to Italy and what Aston Villa fans could expect from the likes of Samuel Iling-Junior and Weston McKennie.
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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?
What does Giuseppe make of the pending deal that would send Douglas Luiz to Juventus for Samuel Iling-Junior, Weston McKennie, and €20m?On a similar note, what has been the general perception of the proposed deal amongst the Juventus fan base?What can be made of Iling-Junior's time at Juventus during such an early stage of his young career?Onto Weston McKennie, can his time at Juventus be deemed a success and should fans disregard his spell at Leeds United?Overall, how are Juventus fans feeling about the possibility of losing the likes of Iling-Junior and McKennie?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @HoltecastPod
Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla
GUEST: @GJustjuve
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/
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BBC Radio WM host, Daz Hale, joined Cole and Simon to discuss what it's like to cover a variety of West Midlands football clubs on the radio, some of his favourite moments hosting the Football Phone-In, and the season that was for Aston Villa.
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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?
From the perspective of a radio presenter, what's a typical day like for Daz while on the job?How does Daz find covering a variety of West Midlands clubs compared to just honing in on one club?What's it been like to deal with Unai Emery thus far?How special of a season was it for Aston Villa and the fan base?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @HoltecastPod
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.
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Aston Villa writer for The Athletic, Jacob Tanswell, stopped by to chat with Cole, Simon, and Tom about covering the Villa during an incredibly special season, what Unai Emery is like in-person from his point of view, and what lies ahead for the football club, with the summer transfer window opening on June 14th.
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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?
What has Jacob made of the transition from covering Southampton to also covering Aston Villa during the 2023/2024 season?Being new to the area, what has he made of Birmingham?We all love Lord Unai Emery, but what's it like dealing with the Villa boss from Jacob's point of view?What should we expect from the football club this summer in terms of transfer business?What can be made of the Ross Barkley transfer chatter?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @HoltecastPod
Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla
Simon O'Regan: @SiORegan
Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale
GUEST: @J_Tanswell
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.
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As Aston Villa's summer business begins to take focus, Cole, Simon, and Seb assess the futures of first team players under Unai Emery in what is expected to be a summer that focuses on increasing squad numbers and the overall quality of the team.
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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?
Are there any first team regulars that could be made available this summer?Where does Matty Cash's long-term Aston Villa future lie?Could Ben Chrisene stick around next term?Who could be Villa's number two and three goalkeeper's heading into next season?If Villa had to sell one of Jacob Ramsey or Douglas Luiz, which would make more sense for the football club?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @HoltecastPod
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.
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With Aston Villa's 2023/2024 campaign now in the rearview mirror, the entire Holtecast team sat down to reflect on the season that was for Unai Emery's men — what was the moment that made us believe that Villa would finish in the top 4 of the Premier League? Who are our surprise performer(s) of the season? And everything in-between.
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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?
How are the lads feeling about the season as a whole and is it fair to say this is the best season Villa have had in decades?From Super Ollie Watkins' strong goal-scoring form to John McGinn leading by example, who deserves to be deemed Aston Villa's Player of the Season?Who were the best set of away fans at Villa Park this season?Who's the worthy winner of the BraveArse award?On a scale from 1 to 10, how would the lads rate this season?Which player(s) needs to step up heading into next season?What would be considered a successful season next season?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @HoltecastPod
Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla
Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale
Simon O'Regan: @SiORegan
Sebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8
Dom Phillips: @_domphillips
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/
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It's happened! Aston Villa have officially qualified for the Champions League following Tottenham Hotspurs' 2-0 loss to Manchester City on Tuesday evening. Tune in as Cole and Simon bask in the glory of the football club's incredible accomplishment and the pure ecstasy that this season has sparked.
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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?
The wait is over! How are the lads feeling now that Aston Villa have secured 4th/Champions League football for next season?What does this accomplishment mean to us Villa fans?Let's give every single Villa player some credit for their contributions this season, shall we?Can Unai Emery's men end an incredible season on a high against an in-form Crystal Palace?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @HoltecastPod
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.
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Two frustrating and fatigue-led losses in the matter of a week for Aston Villa see's Unai Emery's men crawling towards the finish line when it comes to Champions League qualification and hoping for a miracle in Greece on Thursday. Listen in as Cole, Tom, and Seb return to reflect on the week that was for the Villa, the growing injury list, and look ahead to what remains of the current campaign.
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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?
A tough week on the European and domestic front, but can Emery's men get the job done on both ends still?Has Villa's ever-growing injury list finally taken it's toll?Let's give Robin Olsen some credit, shall we?Focusing on the Brighton match for a moment, can we discuss THAT penalty call?Who's ready for the trip to Greece on Thursday?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @HoltecastPod
Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale
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.
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A valuable point gained or two lost? That'll be the question many Aston Villa fans are trying to answer following Saturday's 2-2 draw at Villa Park against Chelsea. Tune in as our very own Tom and Simon discuss Saturday's draw, the growing injury crisis at the football club, and try to put this fantastic season into perspective given the growing expectations within the fan base.
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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?
Well, was it 2 points lost or 1 point gained on Saturday considering how things played out at Villa Park?Another Morgan Rogers love-in!At this point in the season, can we safely say that 4th place is Aston Villa's to lose?With Robin Olsen standing in-between the sticks for at least the next match, where do the confidence levels sit with the Sweden international?Given the increasing expectations around the football club these days, let's put this amazing season into perspective, shall we?Olympiacos on Thursday; how are we all feeling ahead of a crucial European tie?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @HoltecastPod
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.
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Aston Villa take yet another step towards Champions League qualification with a 3-1 win over Bournemouth at Villa Park on Sunday. Listen in as Cole, Simon, and Seb return to reflect on what's been a brilliant 8 days for Unai Emery's side (including Simon's trip to Lille!), Ollie Watkins' dominance, and look ahead to Chelsea on Saturday.
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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?
3 wins in 8 days see's Aston Villa through to a European semi-final and another step closer to the Champions League; what do the lads make of all this?Villa's winning mentalityWith Ollie Watkins now leading the Premier League in goal contributions this season (19 goals/12 assists), surely he's a candidate for Player of the Season?Morgan Rogers' bright future is only getting brighter!Chelsea on Saturday; can Villa go 9 points ahead of Spurs?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @HoltecastPod
Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla
Sebastian Bacion: @SebastianBacon8
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.
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It certainly wasn't a performance that will be spoken about for years to come, but Aston Villa squeek through to the semi-finals of the Europa Conference League in dramatic fashion, beating LOSC Lille 4-3 on penalties. Tune in as Cole and For The Love of Paul McGrath Podcast's, Neil Dunworth, bask in the glory of Emi Martinez's brilliant shithousery, attempt to put emotions from a crazy evening into proper sentences, and look ahead to Bournemouth on Sunday.
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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?
Aston Villa were certainly fortunate during normal time in Lille, but what's different about this side compared to years past?What does Emi Martinez mean to Villa fans?Matty Cash's abnormally fast redemption arc!Olympiacos await Villa in the semi-finals; what should we expect?Fatigue + Bournemouth on Sunday = Opportunity or Mayhem?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @7500ToHolte
Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla
Neil Dunworth: @LoveMcGrathpod
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.
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Aston Villa made it a clean sweep in North London for the 2023/2024 Premier League season, with a 2-0 away win against Arsenal on Sunday. Listen in as Cole and Seb reflect on a successful week for Unai Emery's men in Europe/domestically, the brilliance of Youri Tielemans, and look ahead to the trip to Lille on Thursday.
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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?
A complete performance from Aston Villa against Arsenal on Sunday, but was it the most composed performance of the season?Emery's Villa haven't run out of steam just yet!No Kamara and Luiz? No problem!The curious case of Nicolò ZanioloA call for more confidence heading into Villa's trip to LilleAll of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @7500ToHolte
Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla
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.
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