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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale

Simon O'Regan: @SiORegan

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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.

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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 mentality
• With 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!

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Email: holtecast@gmail.com

Twitter: @HoltecastPod

Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla

Sebastian Bacion: @SebastianBacon8

Simon O'Regan: @SiORegan

EPISODE NOTES:

Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.

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