Cole was joined Simon and Tom to go over the weekend’s draw to Brentford in a bit more detail, look at the long list of injuries hitting the football club, and reflect on the bright future’s of a number of Villa youngsters.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Are we beginning to feel slightly entitled as a fan base after the successes of last season and therefore expecting instant good fortune as a result this season?
• Is a win, draw, and loss out of our first three games really the worst thing in the world?
• Buendia produces the goods! Do we expect to see more production from the Argentinian in the near future or could he require a bit more time and patience?
• How good were the likes of Carney Chukwuemeka, Axel Tuanzebe, and Anwar El Ghazi yesterday and how do these players fit into the club’s plans throughout the season?
• How important is it for the leadership team at Villa to continue to provide first team opportunities to young players?
• International duty & covid policy debate! With the likes of Emi Martinez and Emi Buendia set to miss at least one game through isolation due to leaving the country in order to represent Argentina, are we for or against the decision to let the lads go?
• Simon, Cole, and Tom nominate their man of the match and have a crack at the Aston Villa edition of ‘Who Am I?’.
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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Our Sebastian Bacon had the pleasure of chatting with Sky Sports News Presenter Mark McAdam to discuss all things football and look ahead to what the rest of the season could have in store for Aston Villa!

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• What are Mark’s thoughts on having fans back at football grounds? What’s it like from a presenting standpoint on TV?
• Could we see English sides be more successful domestically given the surge in transfer business done within the country compared to other countries?
• Could we see some football manager’s be put in the hot seat early on?
• Which Premier League sides does Mark see battling it out in the relegation zone?
• Who does Mark reckon will finish as top scorer in the Premier League this season?
• What does Mark make of Villa’s transfer dealings thus far?
• How key will Danny Ings be and can Ollie Watkins take another step up this season?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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Join Cole, Danny, and Tom as the lads discuss Aston Villa’s opening day loss to Watford, assess the club’s further needs in the transfer market, and have a go at playing the Villa version of ‘Who Am I?’.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Faltering from the start; what did the lads make of the starting line-up, the constant turnovers, and overall poor play for roughly 70 minutes?
• Can we cut Villa some slack based on the fact that key players only made brief cameos due to various circumstances (i.e., Bailey and Traore) and missing the ever-important Watkins through injury?
• Leon Bailey makes an impact already with an assist on his Villa debut; how does he look?
• Is there reason for patience and optimism going forward after the brief comeback in the second half?
• Tom, Danny, and Cole nominate their man of the match, listener three word reviews, and everyone’s favorite game is back as the lads play the Aston Villa edition of ‘Who Am I?’.
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• After bouncing back to the Premier League a year after being relegated, how are Watford fans feeling about the season ahead?
• With the likes of Josh King and Danny Rose joining The Hornets this summer, is there a particular signing or two that could make a real difference?
• What's the general consensus within the Watford fan base as to where the club will finish in the table come the end of the season?
• Pre-match thoughts and discussion ahead of Saturday - can Villa start the season with a win?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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We’re FINALLY less than a week away from Villa kicking off the season away at Watford and we cannot wait! Join Cole, Danny, and Seb as the lads look ahead and throw out some predictions for the upcoming campaign.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Assessing Aston Vila’s transfer business thus far - aside from losing Jack Grealish, how does the squad look ahead of the upcoming campaign and is it in fact stronger than before?
• Is there a place for youth players to step up this season and contribute?
• Season predictions!

1. Top Villa goal scorer?
2. Most assists for Villa this season?
3. Surprise performer of the season for Villa?
4. Villa’s player of the season?
5. First Villan to get a red card?
6. How many clean sheets will Villa keep?
7. How many times will VAR go against Villa this season?
8. How many points will Villa get/where Villa we finish?

• Assessing what success looks like at the football club this season - anyone fancy a cup run?!
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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The entire Holtecast crew are back together to discuss the one thing Villa fans wish wasn’t a reality - Jack Grealish’s £100 million move to Manchester City is now complete. Join Cole, Danny, Tom, Seb, and Simon as the lads mull over the loss of Jack Grealish to City and what we can expect from the likes of Leon Bailey and Danny Ings.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Life after Jack Grealish at Aston Villa - how do we all feel about the club captain moving on to Manchester City and does the £100 million fee make it more bearable?
• Does Grealish leaving harm the project underway at Villa in the long run?
• What do the additions of Leon Bailey and Danny Ings mean for Villa?
• Looking at the entire transfer window, are Villa now a team with more squad depth or are Dean Smith’s men still short one or two more crucial pieces?
• Another recruit incoming? The lads each discuss a player that they believe would be a solid addition to the squad (Yes, James Ward-Prowse gets mentioned a lot...).
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

STAY CONNECTED:

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Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla

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Cole, Tom, Simon, and Seb got together to discuss Villa’s pre-season thus far, the imminent signing of Leon Bailey from Bayer Leverkusen, and the ever-present Jack Grealish transfer saga with Manchester City.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Pre-season rarely means much in terms of what may happen during an actual league season, but we’ve seen some promising performances - could we see some of the youngsters step up this season and what can be made of Buendia thus far?
• The away kit was released last Friday - is this one of our better away kits of the last decade?
• Leon Bailey is closing in on a to Villa Park! Is he a good fit for the squad and what can we expect from the pacey Jamaican during his time in B6?
• With the likes of James Ward-Prowse, Todd Cantwell, and a number of other targets linked with Villa this summer, could we see another midfield addition join the club?
• The Jack Grealish transfer merry-go-round continues - will he be moving to Manchester City this summer or will ownership stand tall and convince Jack to stay?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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Cole was joined by Danny and Tom as they assessed the current Villa squad and the additions still required in certain positions on the pitch. The lads also dive into the role Wesley could play this season and what his future in claret and blue may look like.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• How’s everyone feeling after the conclusion of Euro 2020? Are we all ready for a new Premier League campaign?
• Goalkeepers - are we all content with the goalkeeping depth we currently have or should we expect an addition to be made with Onodi and Kalinic being loaned out?
• Defenders - what kind of centre-back addition does Villa need to make this summer or could we see an academy product rise to the challenge?
• Midfielders - is the real priority adding a defensive midfielder to the side or is adding a number 10 more important?
• Strikers - does Davis need to be loaned out and can we truly rely on Wesley to be a dependable back-up option to Watkins?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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It’s certainly transfer rumor season! Join Cole, Simon, and Danny as the lads discuss the ever-present ‘Grealish to City’ rumors, a number of other potential transfer targets, Villa’s leaked home kit, and the Euros!

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• The 2021/2022 season is nearly upon us! Villa have lined up four friendlies, including an intriguing tie against Sevilla at Villa Park!
• Do we see Jack Grealish moving to Manchester City this summer after the reports of a £100 million deal could be in the works following the conclusion of the Euros?
• Do Villa truly have a chance of signing Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal or is this purely just the player’s agent causing a stir in order to get his client a higher wage with the Gunners?
• Julian Alvarez and Harry Winks have been linked with Villa - are either a good fit?
• Our thoughts on the leaked 2021/2022 Aston Villa home kit and a quick trip down memory lane as some of the best/worst kit’s of the last decade are mentioned.
• England are semi-finalists! Are the Euros coming home?
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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Cole was joined by Seb, Tom, and Simon to discuss Villa’s transfer business thus far, the typical Jack Grealish departure rumors, and all of the latest Euros chat surrounding the club’s stars as well as the England camp.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Emi Buendia and Ashley Young are already Villans during this early period of the transfer window - what do we think of the early transfer dealings so far?
• What have the lads made of Bjorn Engels’ move to Royal Antwerp on a permanent deal and what type of replacement could we be expecting in the near future?
• How do we all feel about the constant ‘Grealish to leave Villa’ rumors and do we think it is a possibility this summer?
• Looking at the solid performances by Mings, the lack of playing time for Grealish, and loads of Euros chat around the home nations.
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

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