Holtecast - An Aston Villa Podcast

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.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!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: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @HoltecastPodTom Nightingale: @tdnightingaleSebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8EPISODE 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.

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.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!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: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @HoltecastPodTom Nightingale: @tdnightingaleSimon O'Regan: @SiOReganEPISODE 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.

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.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!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: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @HoltecastPodCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaSebastian Bacion: @SebastianBacon8Simon O'Regan: @SiOReganEPISODE 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.

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.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!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: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @7500ToHolteCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaNeil Dunworth: @LoveMcGrathpodEPISODE 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.

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.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!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: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @7500ToHolteCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaSebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8EPISODE 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.

Aston Villa blew a 2-0 lead and thanks to the brilliance of Ollie Watkins, rescued a point against Brentford on Saturday. Tune in as Cole and Simon reflect on Saturday's chaos at Villa Park, Morgan Rogers' impressive week, and Villa's defensive struggles.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Well then, what's the best way to summarize Saturday's hectic match at Villa Park?With a goal and an assist over the last week, has Morgan Rogers made a case for staying in the starting XI?Is forced squad rotation costing Villa?Could Ollie Watkins be classified as the best striker that Aston Villa have had for the last 20 years?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @7500ToHolteCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaSimon O'Regan: @SiOReganEPISODE 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.

A rough night in Manchester that, surprisingly enough, led to a few positives for Unai Emery's men! Tune in as Cole and Simon return to discuss Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, the importance of positivity heading into the weekend, and look ahead to Brentford on Saturday.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Well, the scoreline certainly doesn't reflect the entire performance for Aston Villa, but what did the lads make of the performance at the Etihad?Surely the likes of Durán, Iroegbunam, and Rogers exemplified why Villa have a bright future?Is it about time we gave Robin Olsen some credit after his performance on Wednesday?What's the point in being negative about the Villa this season?What should we expect against Brentford on Saturday?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @7500ToHolteCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaSimon O'Regan: @SiOReganEPISODE 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.

The final international break of the season is over, Aston Villa are back to winning ways, and the charge towards Champions League qualification continues! Listen in as Cole and Tom discuss Saturday's 2-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Villa Park, Ezri Konsa's brilliance, and look ahead to Wednesday's trip to the Etihad.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?How are we all feeling about Aston Villa's first Premier League win over Wolves at Villa Park since 2003?Is there no stopping Ezri Konsa?Morgan Rogers' impact during his early days at the football club.How should we expect Unai Emery to approach Wednesday's match against Manchester City?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @7500ToHolteCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaTom Nightingale: @tdnightingaleEPISODE 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.

Aston Villa left the London Stadium with an important away point on Sunday following a 1-1 draw against West Ham United. Listen in as Cole and Simon discuss Sunday's events in London, Nicolò Zaniolo's time at Villa, and Morgan Rogers' performances in a claret and blue shirt thus far.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Right then, are we all fairly happy with a point away against West Ham?What is/isn't a handball these days?Nicolò Zaniolo's time at Aston Villa has been pretty up and down to say the least, but should we be expecting more?Morgan Rogers has been thrown into action due to the growing injury list; what have we made of his performances thus far?How valuable could Sunday's point prove to be come the end of the season?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @7500ToHolteCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaSimon O'Regan: @SiOReganEPISODE 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.

Cole, Simon, and Seb return to discuss Aston Villa's mentality heading into the final stages of the season, the positives and negatives of losing John McGinn for 3 league matches through suspension, and look ahead to Thursday's round of 16, second leg clash against Ajax at Villa Park.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Let's keep it simple, did John McGinn's tackle on Udogie on Sunday warrant a red card?Oddly enough, are there actually a one or two positives to McGinn missing out?Should fans be concerned after Sunday's loss to Spurs?Where does Villa's mentality sit heading into a crucial match against Ajax on Thursday?Right then, knockout football at Villa Park on Thursday...who's advancing?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @7500ToHolteCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaSimon O'Regan: @SiOReganSebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8EPISODE 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.

The first leg of Aston Villa's round of 16 tie in the Europa Conference League has come and gone, with Unai Emery's side leaving Amsterdam with a 0-0 draw. Listen in as Cole and Simon discuss events at the Johan Cruyff Arena and look ahead to Tottenham Hotspurs' trip to Villa Park on Sunday.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?A 0-0 draw certainly wasn't expected ahead of the match, but the result certainly isn't a bad thing, is it?Is it fair to say that the Unai Emery's men handled the occasion fairly well or were expectations not met?With 5 players being rotated into the starting 11, Emery clearly had one eye already set on Sunday's match agains Spurs; good management by the gaffer?How will Aston Villa approach the second leg at Villa Park next week?Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday; how are we all feeling ahead of a key fixture in the race for 4th in the table?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @7500ToHolteCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaSimon O'Regan: @SiOReganEPISODE 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.

It's three wins on the bounce for Unai Emery's men as Lucas Digne's 89th minute winner snatched all three points for Aston Villa away at Luton Town. Join Cole, Tom, and Seb as the lads discuss Villa's set-piece woes, the dynamic partnership between Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins, and look ahead to Ajax on Thursday.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Well, Aston Villa certainly made hard work of Saturday's win away at Luton Town, but does this win exemplify just how far Villa have come in terms of being the side inflicting late heartbreak rather than being the side heartbroken late on?The set-piece woes continue! Why is this such a massive issue?It's time for yet another Ollie Watkins love-in session!How fortunate are Villa to have the ability to bring Lucas Digne on as a sub?Right then, how's everyone feeling ahead of Ajax on Thursday?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @7500ToHolteCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaTom Nightingale: @tdnightingaleSebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8EPISODE 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.

Aston Villa make it back-to-back Premier League wins and secure their first win at Villa Park since December 30th following Saturday's 4-2 victory over Nottingham Forest. Listen in as Cole and For The Love of Paul McGrath Podcast's Neil Dunworth discuss Leon Bailey's brilliance, Douglas Luiz's love for scoring at Villa Park, and look ahead to an important batch of fixtures for Unai Emery's men.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Given Leon Bailey's sensational season thus far, what could be behind his spectacular turn around at Aston Villa and is he potentially only grazing the surface in terms of what he could accomplish while at the football club?All of Douglas Luiz's goals in the Premier League this season have come at Villa Park; is that a coincidence?Why do Villa struggle so much with aerial threats?If (and it's a big if) Clement Lenglet and Calum Chambers are the starting centre-back pairing for Villa in the short-term, surely we should still have plenty of confidence moving forward, right?Ajax are next up for Villa in the Europa Conference League; how might Unai Emery approach the two ties given a vital Spurs fixture is wedged in-between?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @7500ToHolteCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaNeil Dunworth: @LoveMcGrathpodEPISODE 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.

Ahead of Aston Villa welcoming Nottingham Forest to Villa Park on Saturday, Cole, Seb, and Tom got together to look ahead to the weekend's festivities and Villa's potential opponents for the round of 16 of the UEFA Europa Conference League.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?With Aston Villa looking to maintain momentum in the top four and Nottingham Forest aiming to steer clear of the relegation zone, what sort of match should we expect to see at Villa Park on Saturday?How confident are the lads feeling ahead of the weekend given the two sides last meeting in November?Given Forest's physicality, how important will the battle in midfield be and could John McGinn make the difference?With the Conference League round of 16 draw taking place on Friday, are there any ideal opponents to face compared to some others?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @7500ToHolteCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaTom Nightingale: @tdnightingaleSebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8EPISODE 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.

Aston Villa make it back-to-back Premier League away wins and climb back into the top 4 following Saturday's 2-1 win over Fulham. Listen in as Cole and Simon return to discuss Unai Emery's tactical tweaks to an injury-riddled Villa, Douglas Luiz's midfield dominance, and Ollie Watkins' all-round game.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?With Pau Torres, Clement Lenglet, and Matty Cash forming a back 3 when in possession, what can be made of Unai Emery's tweaks to the defensive line?Are we likely to see a similar setup going forward given Aston Villa's injury list?Youri Tielemans' impact on games when playing further up the pitch.Is Douglas Luiz the heartbeat of Villa's midfield?What heights can Ollie Watkins reach this season and is he the perfect striker for Emery's system?VAR strikes again!All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @7500ToHolteCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaSimon O'Regan: @SiOReganEPISODE 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.

With a trip to Craven Cottage looming for Unai Emery's men, Cole, Seb, and Dom look ahead to Saturday's Premier League fixture between Fulham and Aston Villa.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Now that Boubacar Kamara is set to miss the rest of the season and Diego Carlos' recent training ground injury has arose, should the expectations for the rest of the season be adjusted significantly? What sort of tweaks could we see Unai Emery make to the starting lineup and on-pitch tactics going forward?Are there still enough reasons to be optimistic heading into the rest of the campaign?With Fulham up next and the likes of Nottingham Forest and Luton Town following, is this the perfect time for Villa to put a bit of positive form together?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @7500ToHolteCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaDom Phillips: @_domphillipsSebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8EPISODE 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.

Aston Villa were back to their creative best on Sunday, but came up short in the finishing and aerial defending departments, with a late Scott McTominay goal securing all three points for Manchester United. Tune in as Cole, Simon, and Tom discuss the recent form at Villa Park, defensive lapses, and Leon Bailey's impact.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Three consecutive losses at home has certainly raised some concerns; what has happened to Fortress Villa Park?Is it fair to say that we saw a complete contrast in performances between the Chelsea loss midweek and Sunday's loss to United?Why can't Villa defend aerial threats lately?Emery's decision to bring off Bailey...yikes!Given Villa's attacking intent on Sunday, should we have plenty of confidence heading into a run of matches against Fulham, Forest, and Luton?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @7500ToHolteCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaTom Nightingale: @tdnightingaleSimon O'Regan: @SiOReganEPISODE 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.

Aston Villa put forward a five star performance against Sheffield United on Saturday as Unai Emery's side put 5 goals past Chris Wilder's men at Bramall Lane. Join Cole, Simon, Tom, and Seb as the lads break down a superb Villa performance, the top-tier quality of Douglas Luiz and Ollie Watkins, and have a go at our newest feature, Dean Smith's Juggling 6!You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?How important was it for Aston Villa to put forward a strong performance on Saturday given the lack of goals during the early stages of 2024?Ollie Watkins has truly been Mr. Consistent since joining Villa prior to the 2020/2021 campaign, but is this the season where he'll reach the next level?Is there any Premier League side that Douglas Luiz wouldn't walk into?Has the fact that Villa have secured 4 clean sheets from a possible 5 matches thus far in 2024 gone unnoticed?The debut of Dean Smith's Juggling 6; play along and enjoy!All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @7500ToHolteCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaTom Nightingale: @tdnightingaleSimon O'Regan: @SiOReganSebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8EPISODE 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.

It certainly isn't the most ideal way to be included in the draw for the 5th round of the FA Cup, but Unai Emery's Aston Villa are part of the party for the time being. With that mind, our Cole, Seb, and Tom got together to discuss Friday's 0-0 draw against Chelsea, the football club's transfer business/plans this month, and look ahead to Newcastle United's trip to Villa Park on Tuesday.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Two consecutive 0-0 draws in a row certainly isn't a bad thing from a defensive point of view, but are there any concerns from the attacking side of things?With three clean sheets in a row, are we seeing another version of this Villa side in terms of their development as a squad?Is a replay at Villa Park a good or bad thing for Unai Emery's side?With the likes of Morgan Rogers of Middlesbrough and Jonathan Rowe of Norwich City being linked with January moves to Villa Park, what does this say about Aston Villa's transfer mindset this month?Newcastle United make the trip to Villa Park on Tuesday; how confident should we be feeling heading into this one?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @7500ToHolteCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaTom Nightingale: @tdnightingaleSebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8EPISODE 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.

The fourth round of the FA Cup beckons and as a result, Aston Villa make the trip to Stamford Bridge to face a Chelsea side that are starting to find their footing under Mauricio Pochettino. Tune in as Seb and Louis Beneventi of The Chelsea Echo Podcast discuss Chelsea's season since our last clash in September and look ahead to Friday's match in West London.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?It's fair to say that Chelsea have had a very up and down season thus far from their usually high standards, but what has Louis made of things?What has Louis made of Mauricio Pochettino's time at Chelsea thus far and is he the right man for the job going forward?Looking ahead to the rest of the campaign for Chelsea, what are the expectations from within the fan base?Chelsea have recently been linked with Villa's Jhon Durán; how is this rumour viewed from the Chelsea side of things?Are Chelsea expected to dip into the January transfer window before it shuts?Well, Aston Villa haven't been in a fourth round FA Cup tie since 2016 and Chelsea are freshly off a convincing win over Middlesbrough, which advances the West London outfit to the finals of the Carabao Cup; how are the lads feeling ahead of Friday's clash at Stamford Bridge?What sort of Chelsea side should we expect to see on Friday?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @7500ToHolteGUEST - Twitter: @Louis_BeneventiEPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.