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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 - @7500ToHolteEmail - holtecast@gmail.comEpisode NotesThank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits.Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football shirts via Twitter (@One2ElevenKits) and on eBay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 - @7500ToHolteEmail - holtecastpod@gmail.comEpisode NotesThank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits.Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football shirts via Twitter (@One2ElevenKits) and on eBay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 - @7500ToHolteEmail - holtecastpod@gmail.comEpisode NotesThank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits.Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football shirts via Twitter (@One2ElevenKits) and on eBay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 - @7500ToHolteEmail - holtecastpod@gmail.comThis podcast was recorded on Tuesday before Emiliano Martinez officially joined the football club.Episode NotesThank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits.Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football shirts via Twitter (@One2ElevenKits) and on eBay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 signing players that fit Dean Smith's system, and why spending £28 million on a Championship striker is not the end of the world for the club.Tweet Us - @7500ToHolteEmail - holtecastpod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 women's side began life in the top flight with a hard fought 2-0 loss to Manchester City.Join Cole Pettem and Danny Raza for the latest Villa chat as the club's Premier League campaign kicks-off in less than two weeks!Tweet Us - @7500ToHolteEmail - holtecastpod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 that one).Join Cole Pettem and Neil Dunworth for all sorts of Villa chat as things are only starting to heat up around the football club!Tweet Us - @7500ToHolteEmail - holtecastpod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 just wish lists, no ITK's here!).Tweet Us - @7500ToHolteEmail - holtecastpod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 lads look ahead to next season and assess what needs to change at the club.Tweet Us - @7500ToHolteEmail - holtecastpod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 - @7500ToHolteEmail - holtecastpod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 to Villa Park on Tuesday.Tweet Us - @7500ToHolteEmail - holtecastpod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 Villa's next match as the claret and blue crew travel to Goodison Park on Thursday evening.Tweet Us - @7500ToHolteEmail - holtecastpod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.Tweet Us - @7500ToHolteEmail - holtecastpod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. Plus, we preview Villa's next match as Manchester United travel to Villa Park on Thursday.Tweet Us - @7500ToHolteEmail - holtecastpod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 social media debates.Tweet Us - @7500ToHolteEmail - holtecastpod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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, at Villa Park.Tweet Us - @7500ToHolteEmail - holtecastpod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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' Park as Steve Bruce looks to finally get one over on his old team.Tweet Us - @7500ToHolteEmail - holtecastpod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 right-back.Additionally, the duo preview's another highly important match against Chelsea on Sunday at Villa Park.Tweet Us - @7500ToHolteEmail - holtecastpod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 - @7500ToHolteEmail - holtecastpod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.