Well, Aston Villa certainily never do anything the easy way and Sunday's draw away at Ipswich Town was no different! Join Cole and Tom as they discuss Sunday's events at Portman Road, continuous defensive concerns, and look ahead to a massive clash against Bayern Munich at Villa Park on Wednesday.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• Sloppy and defensive play mixed in with some moments of brilliance from Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers; what did the lads make of Sunday's draw?
• How should fans look at Aston Villa's defensive issues...blame injuries, defensive structure, the player's themselves?
• Why are Villa being sucked into opponents game plan's so easily at times?
• Shoutout to Rogers and Watkins!
• Bayern Munich on Wednesday...how massive will that game be at Villa Park?
• Should we expect to see any personnel changes on Wednesday?
• Let's remind ourselves how far this football has come under Unai Emery, shall we?

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Yet again, Aston Villa turn things around at Villa Park, with a 3-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday. Tune in as Cole, Tom, and Simon discuss Villa's impressive "Never say die!" mentality, Ross Barkley's impact, and the flexibility within the squad.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• A first half to forget and a second half to savor! What did the lads make of events at Villa Park on Saturday?
• Is it safe to say that, in the early days of the season, Aston Villa truly are the real comeback kings?
• What can be made of Diego Carlos' first start of the season?
• Are Villa lacking control, especially from a defensive point of view, at times so far this season?
• It's time for a Ross Barkley love-in!
• How important has Villa's squad depth been so far and how important will it prove to be throughout this campaign?
• Onto Wycombe away! Who's feeling confident?

STAY CONNECTED:

Email: holtecast@gmail.com

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Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla

Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale

Simon O'Regan: @SiORegan

EPISODE NOTES:

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After the first international break of the 2024/2025 season, Aston Villa returned to action with a thrilling 3-2 come from behind win over Sean Dyche's Everton. Listen in as Cole and Tom return to discuss Villa's defensive frailities, Jhon Durán's goal for the ages, and look ahead to Tuesday's visit to the Wankdorf in the Champions League.

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WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?

• 15 minutes of defensive naivety lead to plenty of work to be done at the other end of the pitch; how concerning is Aston Villa's lack of defensive solidity?
• No Leon Bailey means a potentially big problem?
• Morgan Rogers' ruthlessness in front of goal will come!
• Youri Tielemans' impact
• A trip to the Wankdorf awaits in the Champions League!
• All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!

STAY CONNECTED:

Email: holtecast@gmail.com

Twitter: @HoltecastPod

Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla

Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale

EPISODE 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/

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