Holtecast - An Aston Villa Podcast

The Holtecast returns, but Yannick Bolasie hasn’t! The winger has left Villa to return to Everton. James Rushton and Daniel Raza are back to break down that and the latest Aston Villa news and results.Results? Well - after being whipped 3-0 and being knocked down the Championship table by Wigan Athletic, Villa dared to repeat that by surrendering two goals to an in-form Hull City side. Thankfully, Villa thought to fight back and take a point.Aside from reviewing a point gained (?) James and Daniel preview the upcoming Ipswich Town clash and talk about the culture change at Villa Park.Tune in below: See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Holtecast returns for 2019 with James Rushton and Daniel Raza coming back to break down the latest Aston Villa news.Folks, what’s better than losing one game 3-0? Losing two 3-0! Villa returned to the land of the surreal by copping two mind-boggling losses within a week. One knocked them out of the FA Cup, and the other knocked them down the Championship table.James and Danny are back to go through it all on your Holtecast. In this episode, the pair talk about Villa’s loss against Wigan Athletic, before previewing the coming game with Hull City. Your pressing Aston Villa questions are also answered on this latest edition. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Holtecast returns for 2019. James Rushton and Daniel Raza are back to break down the latest Aston Villa news. Before we dive in - thank you for listening to the Holtecast in 2018. It has meant the world to us!There’s no more room for soppiness though - Villa are winless in a few games at Villa Park, their back line is struggling, the Wolves are circling (literally) and Dean Smith is enduring a tough time right now. However, Aston Villa have only lost one (league) game since they got going under Smith (ignoring a few bumps at the start). James and Danny are back to go through it all on your Holtecast.In this episode the pair review Villa’s festive run, talk about the Tammy Abraham saga, discuss the loss against Swansea and preview the upcoming Wigan Athletic fixture. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Earlier we promised an additional Leeds preview soon where James talks to Leeds fan and football journalist Jon Mackenzie.Here is that additional Leeds preview where James speaks to Jon!The pair discuss Marcelo Bielsa, Leeds’ form and ambitions and of course, the Villa vs LeedsJon’s work can be found on the various podcasts on the Team of John O’Sheas feed.Also, if you want to hit him up on Twitter after the Villa vs Leeds match to say “Hi Jon, your boys were well beat!” you can find him @Jon_Mackenzie - he’s worth a follow. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s all good for Villa - having turned a disappointing home performance against Stoke City FC into a 2-2 draw and a point.They are still unbeaten at home under Dean Smith (but they have come close..) and next up is a visit from Leeds and Marcelo Bielsa, who’ll give it a good go.The journey to promotion to continues and James Rushton and Daniel Raza are back with the Aston Villa podcast to discuss Aston Villa’s draw with Stoke City and preview the upcoming match-up with Leeds United.There will also be an additional Leeds preview soon where James talks to Leeds fan and football journalist Jon Mackenzie. Look out for that! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Despite a crushing last minute goal in the 2-2 draw with West Bromwich Albion in the West Midlands derby, this is still a happy Holtecast as Aston Villa remain flying high despite conceding late in controversial circumstances. It’s no deflation, and little more of a bump in the road as Villa continue the journey towards promotion.James and Daniel Raza return with the Aston Villa podcast to discuss Aston Villa’s draw with West Brom, Jay Rodriguez’s ‘Hand of Rod’, the performance of Ørjan Nyland in goal, where the blame lies for the draw, Villa’s poor defence and more before previewing the upcoming clash with Stoke City. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Oh my word.You couldn’t write it, could you?After a brilliant Second City derby performance where Villa put four past Birmingham City - the madness has continued. Aston Villa shared ten goals with Nottingham Forest before hammering Middlesbrough on the weekend. Madness.To break it all down, James Rushton and Daniel Raza return with your Holtecast. The pair break down the previous two games, before looking ahead to the coming West Midlands Derby on Friday.It’s safe to say that this Holtecast is a very happy Holtecast.Up the Villa! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brilliant. The city is once more Aston Villa’s, but was there any doubt of that fact? Any at all?Aston Villa rollocked Birmingham City with 4 goals to two to secure another victory in the Second City Derby. Gary Monk’s Blues could only take the lead once during the game, with their other goal proving to be nothing more than a consolation.Daniel Raza and James Rushton have got plenty to talk about in this latest Aston Villa Holtecast, so strap yourself in and enjoy.The pair talk the 4-2 win over Blues, Alan Hutton’s legendary status at Villa, Villa’s youth development and preview the upcoming Nottingham Forest and Middlesbrough matches.Oh, and up the Villa! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aston Villa are good for one thing - bringing some really good folks into your circle.This week, The Villa have got both Daniel Raza and James Rushton feeling really good about themselves and the friends that they have made since they started following VIlla.Oh, and Villa smashed high-flying Derby to pieces - more on that in the podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This weekend, Aston Villa will take on Dean Smith’s Derby County in a match that could go a long way to defining Villa’s season - and one that will certainly have some impact on Villa’s early, promising start under Dean Smith.With that in mind, James Rushton and Daniel Raza are back to review Villa’s win over Bolton last week, and tackle the big preview as Villa move forward and take on ‘FRANK LAMPARD’S DERBY COUNTY’ - one of the Championship big shots this season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dean Smith, the new Aston Villa Head Coach, has led Villa to a win and two losses in his first three football matches.While that might not be the best box-score summary of his time at Villa, is there anything beneath the surface that gives a 1-0-2 record any meaning? Is there more than meets the eye here?James Rushton and Daniel Raza discuss just that in the returning Holtecast. The pair say hello to Dean Smith, say farewell to Sir Doug Ellis, look back on the Swansea win and the losses at Norwich and QPR respectively before looking ahead to the upcoming Bolton game. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With Steve Bruce gone, a loss to Millwall to digest and no direction to head in - Aston Villa are set to appoint a new manager.Initial rumours have heated up and it looks like it could be Thierry Henry who takes over at AVFC; backed up by none other than John Terry. A shortlist of four others has been looked over and unless Villa ramp up their interest in Dean Smith, Rui Faria or Brendan Rodgers, then Henry will be the main man at Villa Park.James Rushton and Daniel Raza gloss over a loss to Millwall, discuss Villa’s structure and the Director of Football appointment before moving onto the shortlist and discussing the names in contention for the AVFC job. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Steve Bruce? He’s out of town. For the first time in Holtecast recent history, an episode is made without Steve Bruce being in charge of Aston Villa.James Rushton and Daniel Raza try to stick to an honest discussion about Steve Bruce’s reign following his dismissal after a 3-3 draw at home with Preston North End.The pair talk about the past two years under Bruce, the current situation, the cabbage and the men who could take over the Villa job in the near future.Villa move forward in a new direction, let’s hope it’s a good one. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Holtecast is back as Villa grab a win, then lose, with a world-class goal from John McGinn sandwiched in between. You could say there is plenty to talk about.James Rushton and Daniel Raza try to keep their heads screwed on as they talk about the Rotherham win, Steve Bruce’s Forestieri gaffe, the Sheffield Wednesday loss, John McGinn’s all-time-great volleyed goal, #BRUCEOUT, James’ betting story, gambling and preview the Bristol City game that is coming up on Friday.Oh, and Jack Grealish signed a new five year deal at the Villa. Get in. Phew. There’s a lot to digest this week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Villa went into the international break full of frustration. A 4-1 loss to Sheffield United signed Villa’s first chapter off, and the most recent result wasn’t exactly a positive one as it took a last minute Conor Hourihane goal to ensure Villa left Blackburn with a single point.After Daniel spoke to Howard Hodgson last week, James jumps back in so that the Holtecast can get back on track with the latest Villa conversation. Was a draw away at Ewood Park good enough? Do Villa need to win their next two? Is this fun? The pair preview the Rotherham and Sheffield Wednesday games and review the Blackburn match. James also explains his handshake (see it in the latest Villa View preview) and tells a story of time spent in SNOBS, watching a Villa game See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Villa went into the international break full of frustration - across the board. That hasn’t exactly eroded with the short amount of time that has passed since they lost to Sheffield United.To talk it over, Daniel Raza met up with Howard Hodgson of the Aston Villa Supporters Trust. The pair talked Steve Bruce, NSWE, the wage bill, speculation, FFP, turnover and other items in an hour-long conversation. Are Aston Villa too big to fail at this point?The Holtecast is an Aston Villa podcast, and you can listen in below! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Villa recorded their first two losses of the season this week, and it’s safe to say that frustration is setting in at the club, amid reports of infighting within the fanbase at a match.It’s a good thing the international break is here!The Holtecast is back as James Rushton is joined by Daniel Raza to discuss the losses to Burton Albion and Sheffield United. The pair talk the transfer deadline, the league cup loss, shipping four goals to the Blades, and whether it’s all over for Villa under Steve Bruce. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’re three games into the new season, and with 7 points. This is uncharted territory for Villa - yet there is something odd lying underneath it all. It doesn’t feel like Villa have gotten started, at all, and a meagre 1-1 against Ipswich has been the catalyst for some frustration.The Holtecast is back as James Rushton is joined by Stevie Green to talk about the Yeovil match and the Ipswich game, goalkeeping errors, Brentford and Steve Bruce. While there’s plenty to be positive, Aston Villa feel a bit... off right now.Still, it could all be a going much worse - but where is improvement going to come from, and have Villa hit a ceiling under Bruce? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Two games,Two games down. Six points in the bag and our hearts stir for John McGinn.The Holtecast is back as James Rushton and Daniel Raza recap the Hull and Wigan games, talk transfers and FFP, preview the upcoming Yeovil (in the Carabao Cup) and Ipswich (in the league) and offer their (usually wrong) predictions before unveiling the week one power rankings - the top five Villa players of the past week - as voted by the community. There are more than a few surprises in that!Things could be going a lot worse, even if they could be going slightly better See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A new season beckons for Aston Villa, who face Hull and Wigan within the space of a week. Excitement builds as we wonder how the first chapter of Villa’s latest Championship campaign will unfold. Within a week, we’ll know where we stand - for now.The Holtecast is back as James Rushton and Daniel Raza preview Aston Villa’s new season - with words on transfer activity, squad depth, key players, and of course - Steve Bruce. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.