Holtecast - An Aston Villa Podcast

The immediate cash woes for Aston Villa have concluded. Thanks to a takeover via NSWE, Aston Villa have new shareholders, Wes Edens and Nassef Sawiris investing within the club with a full takeover to come.That means that the Holtecast has to return, a week early, to discuss the latest goings on at Villa Park ahead of a full season preview next weekend.Me and Daniel thought it best to talk about Villa’s new investors, the state of the club and financial fair play. Oh, we also mentioned those nifty kits. Tune in!Feedback:As always, your feedback is appreciated and is needed! Get in touch in the comments and please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! It helps more than you might think it does, whether you enjoy it or not.If you’re on Apple News, click the links here to head over to iTunes and Apple Podcasts, but otherwise - you can listen on this page. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Villa’s administration worries have been eased thanks to a nifty little loan brought in by Chairman Dr Tony Xia, however, their troubles are still out there for all to see. Keith Wyness is still suspended, Steve Bruce’s future is in limbo, the vultures are circling for star players Jack Grealish and James Chester - and there’s been no fresh takeover rumours.Things, they aren’t exactly looking up for Villa right now.Dani Raza and myself, James Rushton, are back to update you and discuss our opinions on the recent events taking place at Aston Villa. Still cannot believe we are talking about this.Oh, and Pierluigi Gollini dropped a rap song. Oh, and Pierluigi Gollini dropped a rap song. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’re just over a week away from a play-off final loss. We’re already talking about administration, a threat that cannot truly be discounted after Aston Villa’s cash flow issues were questioned following the emergence of a missed tax payment.Still, as we say, life goes on.Dani Raza and myself update you on the issues regarding Villa’s tax bill, Keith Wyness’ suspension, the Chinese money lockup, the potential threat of administration, liquidation and insolvency before finishing on a smaller, positive note.We didn’t think this would be our content a week or so after the play-off final! Is this the new season of Arrested Development? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

So. Here we are. At the end of the season, a fairly positive season, with almost nothing to show for it.At the final hurdle, Aston Villa were no match for Fulham. Red cards? There should have been plenty, but it mattered not. Villa were unable to fashion chances, and then were unable to take them.Still, life goes on. Villa now take their first step forward. You’ll have the pleasure of joining Daniel Raza and myself, James Rushton, to quickly break-down the play-off loss before moving on to Aston Villa’s summer transfer concerns. We finish by answering some of the questions you’ve posed to us via Twitter, so thank you for those!And thank you for your support all season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

All those nerves, for almost nothing.While the job isn’t complete, Villa managed to get through half of their play-off semi-final in one piece, and with a one-goal aggregate lead that they can take back to Villa Park for Tuesday’s second-leg of the Championship play-off semi-final against Middlesbrough.In this latest edition of the Holtecast, Dani Raza and myself, James Rushton, have a quickfire discussion about Villa’s recent victory at the Riverside, spend a few moments discussing the U23’s last game out, before moving to preview the second leg of the semi-final. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The season, for now, is over.Until the play-offs kick off in a week!In this latest edition of the Holtecast, you’ll have to listen to me, James Rushton talk to Dani Raza about all things Claret & Blue, including a last-day loss to Millwall, a play-off date with Middlesbrough, Adama Traore, Steve Bruce and Aston Villa under 23’s.We preview the upcoming play-off semi-final against Tony Pulis’ Middlesbrough and talk about the two other sides in the tournament - Fulham and Derby.The Holtecast is an Aston Villa podcast, and you can listen in below! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With one game to go, Aston Villa’s league season is effectively over. The team can’t finish anywhere else except fourth place. Lock it in and prepare for the play-offs!In this latest edition of the Holtecast, you’ll have to listen to me, James Rushton, mumble on about all things claret & blue alongside my co-host, Dani Raza.We previewed the Millwall game, offering our predictions and recapped an exciting match against Derby County while keeping an eye on the relegation battle, and the play-off scrap.The Holtecast is an Aston Villa podcast, and you can listen in below! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Oh god, the automatic promotion hopes are back. Thanks a lot Gary Rowett.This week, I, James Rushton, am back with the Holtecast, the Aston Villa podcast, and I am once again joined by Dani Raza.We spoke about the latest Aston Villa news, praised the likes of Glen Whelan, Josh Onomah and Lewis Grabban, reserved a few words for Gabby Agbonlahor, recapped the Ipswich Town match and dived into a preview of the coming Derby County game - offering our predictions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Holtecast is back, and Aston Villa are back to winning ways. It’s good to settle back into routine.And, well - I’m delighted to discuss this with the returning Dani Raza, who has had to up his game after a stellar Holtecast debut by the one and only Matt Lynch.Spoiler - he did!This week, I, James Rushton, am once more joined by Dani to discuss all things Villa. We talked a little bit about Cardiff, a little bit about Leeds before discussing the play-offs and their importance to Villa. Could a potential play-off final be the most important game in Villa’s recent history? There was also talk about the goals of Jack Grealish and Ruben Neves. A pair of BEAUTIES, before defending Josh Onomah and talking about the potential purchase of Robert Snodgrass. We also talk about Scott Hogan and Jonathan Kodjia’s performances as of lateWhat else? Well, we previewed the coming Ipswich Town game and discussed the Mick McCarthy situation more passionately than we perhaps should have done. Oh well, if you can’t passionatel

In the world of Aston Villa, positivity can only be followed by negativity. Villa beat Reading to open up a chase for second place and automatic promotion.Then, what did Aston Villa do when Cardiff lost to Wolves to give Villa hope? Villa lost to Norwich in one of the most devastating results of the season.This week, I, James Rushton, am back with the Holtecast for our 140th episode! I’m not joined by Dani Raza this week, but I’m delighted to bring on Matt Lynch for his Holtecast debut.Matt’s done a lot of work in #AVFC world, and a large part of that was with our friends over at The Villa View. Give him a follow here.We spoke about the win against Reading, the loss against Norwich, the performances of Birkir Bjarnason, and the bottom line for Steve Bruce as we head towards the playoffs. It was an enjoyable conversation, but one underpinned by frustration. Are Villa really making the most out of an exceptionally talented squad?The answer? Well - tune in to find out. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-o

Ah. You kind of wish we were still on break? Right? Nothing better than a bore-draw away at Hull to get that football feeling flowing once more, right? Right?No. Things could have went a lot better at the KCOM. Daniel Raza and James Rushton are back with the Holtecast to digest the Hull City game, and preview the coming matches against Reading and Norwich.Predictions:Team Dani - 2Team James - 0Dani got the Preston 1-1 spot on to take a lead a few weeks ago, and he got the Sunderland score right. Two nil to that man.The Holtecast is an Aston Villa podcast, and you can tune in below! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Phew, that was some international break. Wouldn’t blame you if you doubted football’s existence in the first place! Now we’re back, and the league beckons.Villa ride north once more to face a Hull City side on the rocks, but it’s Aston Villa, and nothing’s that easy. Daniel Raza and James Rushton are back with the Holtecast to preview the coming Hull City game in this quickfire episode, and also discuss Gabby Agbonlahor’s fate at the club, as well as the return of Jonathan Kodjia. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After riding out the weekend on a high, Villa welcomed QPR to Villa Park and were smashed to pieces.They then rode north, and found themselves losing to Bolton in a snowstorm.It’ll happen to you. Daniel Raza and James Rushton are back with the Holtecast to discuss the consecutive losses for Villa, and what it means for their end of season run-in. It looks like automatic promotion might be done with, simply because Villa love to concede soft goals. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aston Villa four.Wolves one.Read that out loud and enjoy it.These two certainly are! Daniel Raza is back and is joined by James Rushton to talk about Sunderland, a win over Wolves, Jorge Mendes and then offer previews of the coming QPR and Bolton games. With Villa making us all feel good, the pair also have a love in with the Villa View - who let James graciously present fan cams after the Wolves game.Give them a follow - and especially their founder, Dan!Predictions:Team Dani - 2Team James - 0Dani got the Preston 1-1 spot on to take a lead a few weeks ago, and he got the Sunderland score right. Two nil.The Holtecast is an Aston Villa podcast, and you can tune in below! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Postponement. That led to a boring weekend! The snow put Villa’s game with QPR back a few days.But hey, Daniel Raza is back and is joined by James Rushton to preview a run of Villa games! They’ve got the Wolves derby to break down (is there a better name for that?) and of course, the midweek visit to Sunderland. Who is the key man for the Wolves clash? What will the score be? Find out their thoughts and tune in. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It only takes a few moments to change everything around! After a stumble against Fulham and Preston North End, Aston Villa managed to blow away Sheffield Wednesday in some style.James Rushton is back and in the absence of Daniel Raza, is once more joined by 7500 to Holte editor Phil Vogel on your Aston Villa podcast. The pair break down the Preston draw, offer their comments on Lewis Grabban, Josh Onomah and Robert Snodgrass, while reflecting on a win over Sheffield Wednesday before turning their thoughts to the coming QPR game.Predictions:Team Dani - 1Team James - 0Dani got the Preston 1-1 spot on to take a lead! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ah. That’ll happen to you.After winning seven games in a row, Villa finally gave up the ghost in a loss to Fulham away at Craven Cottage. Still, losing to one of the best-attacking sides away from home isn’t a BAD way to lose your first game in seven. Is it?James Rushton is back and in the absence of Daniel Raza, is joined by 7500 to Holte editor Phil Vogel. In Phil’s debut the pair discusses a deflating loss to Fulham and highlight the importance of bouncing back against Preston in a game that defines almost EVERYTHING. Of course - Sheffield Wednesday are coming up on Saturday.Will Phil steal a prediction victory in the name of Dani? Who knows. Villa need to pull something out of the bag!The Holtecast is an Aston Villa podcast, and you can tune in below! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The nerves were, in the end, pointless. Aston Villa invited Birmingham City to Villa Park for the 126th iteration of the Second City Derby, and left with a well earned three points in a two-nil win.There’s nothing like it, is there?The Holtecast returns with its 132nd episode, as Aston Villa recorded their seventh league win in a row to remain unbeaten in 2018.Once more, James Rushton and Daniel Raza are back to discuss an incredible derby day, a few naughty stamps, two incredible goals and of course, preview the upcoming match with Fulham - and offer their predictions.Oh, and James makes another argument for #GREALISHFORENGLAND. Also - GEGENPRESSING!The Holtecast is an Aston Villa podcast, and you can tune in below! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome back to the Holtecast, your Aston Villa podcast! It’s episode 131 and man! Two victories in a row makes you feel VERY good. The team at 7500 To Holte are loving this current run of form!On this episode, James Rushton and Daniel Raza discuss the Snodgrass-inspired victory over Sheffield United, before moving into the 3-2 win against Burton Albion.Of course, there’s the minor case of previewing the Second City Derby this coming weekend, when Villa take on Birmingham City at home.It’s a big match for Villa, but hey - every match is. Tune in! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s Holtecast 130!Your Aston Villa podcast by 7500 To Holte is back and man - we’ve got a few things to talk about despite the lack of match action in the past week.James Rushton and Daniel Raza talk Elphick, Tshibola, Tuanzebe and... Gollini! They will be previewing the Sheffield United match and the Burton Albion match, and also bringing you a bit of transfer news - and our thoughts - on the latest in Villa world.Can Villa keep the winning streak going? Who is coming? Who is staying? Is Benteke coming back? (no). As always, your feedback is appreciated and is needed! Get in touch in the comments and please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! It helps more than you might think it does, whether you enjoy it or not!If you’re on Apple News, click the links here to head over to iTunes and Apple Podcasts, but otherwise - you can listen below! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.