The magic of the cup continues, the Midland League, the West Midland League and we travel to Bridgnorth Spartans.By Dave Rowley

Aston Villa claim their first win away at West Ham since April 16th, 2011 and now look to make it three wins in a row against Arsenal on Saturday, With that in mind, listen in as Cole, Simon, Tom, and Seb reflect on a positive start to the season for Unai Emery's men. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO W…

We review all the action fron week ending 11/08/2024, The Midland League, The West Midland League and the Shropshire Leisure League.By Dave Rowley

With Aston Villa returning to Premier League action on Saturday, it's time to look ahead to the new campaign with excitement and optimism. As a result, Aston Villa writer for The Athletic, Jacob Tanswell, joined Cole and Tom to discuss Villa's busy pre-season, transfer business, and what we could expect from Unai Emery's men this season. You can li…

Reviewing the first week of non league action for season 24/25 recorded live with the "Lichfield City management duo, a great listen.

The build up to the new season, we review the FA Cup exrea preliminary round and our local teams chances in The Midland League and The West Midlands League.By Dave Rowley

Aston Villa's pre-season journey is underway and with that in mind, Cole, Simon, and Tom return to discuss the football club's latest transfer business, Morgan Rogers' bright future, and an absolutely epic home kit launch. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? What can be made of Jaden Philogene…

A special podcast featuring the latest "phoenix club" Nuneaton Town.By Dave Rowley

West Midlands Non League Pre Season Special recorded at West Midland League Saltley Stallions with Manager Ryan Trumpeter.By Dave Rowley

It's been a busy summer for Aston Villa and as a result, Cole and Simon return to reflect on the PSR juggling act, the comings and goings in the locker room, and the recent ticket price structure that has been put in place at the football club. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? What have the…

July 1st has proven to be a busy day for Aston Villa Football Club, with three new additions walking into Bodymoor Heath. With that in mind, Cole was joined by Ollie from The WALT (We Are Luton Town) Podcast to discuss what Villa fans can expect from Ross Barkley in what will be his second spell at Villa Park. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Appl…

The transfer carousel has started to spin and as a result, Aston Villa have confirmed the departure of Tim Iroegbunam to Everton and the signing of Lewis Dobbin from The Toffees. As a result, Cole was joined by Mike Richards from The Unholy Trinity Podcast to discuss what Villa fans can expect from Dobbin and how he could fit into Unai Emery's plan…

Another West Midlands Non League special, talking to some of the team behind the Wombourne Allstars success story. Created four years ago they now run 32 teams from the second largest village in the Country.By Dave Rowley

With the transfer chatter surrounding Douglas Luiz's potential move to Juventus only heating up, our Cole was joined by Youtuber and Juventus FC host/presenter, Giuseppe Bognanni, to discuss the Brazilian's pending move to Italy and what Aston Villa fans could expect from the likes of Samuel Iling-Junior and Weston McKennie. You can listen for FREE…

A round up of close season news, the comings and goings and a live interview with the team at Coton Green FC.By Dave Rowley

BBC Radio WM host, Daz Hale, joined Cole and Simon to discuss what it's like to cover a variety of West Midlands football clubs on the radio, some of his favourite moments hosting the Football Phone-In, and the season that was for Aston Villa. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? From the persp…

Aston Villa writer for The Athletic, Jacob Tanswell, stopped by to chat with Cole, Simon, and Tom about covering the Villa during an incredibly special season, what Unai Emery is like in-person from his point of view, and what lies ahead for the football club, with the summer transfer window opening on June 14th. You can listen for FREE on Acast, A…

A round up of season 23/24 plus a look at Sunday League life with Stu Wright, Manager of AFC Bradmore.By Dave Rowley

As Aston Villa's summer business begins to take focus, Cole, Simon, and Seb assess the futures of first team players under Unai Emery in what is expected to be a summer that focuses on increasing squad numbers and the overall quality of the team. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Are there a…

With Aston Villa's 2023/2024 campaign now in the rearview mirror, the entire Holtecast team sat down to reflect on the season that was for Unai Emery's men — what was the moment that made us believe that Villa would finish in the top 4 of the Premier League? Who are our surprise performer(s) of the season? And everything in-between. You can listen …

Recorded live at the JW Hunt Cup Final at Molineux.By Dave Rowley

It's happened! Aston Villa have officially qualified for the Champions League following Tottenham Hotspurs' 2-0 loss to Manchester City on Tuesday evening. Tune in as Cole and Simon bask in the glory of the football club's incredible accomplishment and the pure ecstasy that this season has sparked. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, …

Recorded at Darlaston Town including a fantastic interview with Dean GillBy Dave Rowley

Review of West Midlands Non League football and our Shropshire Special featuring Ade Dando, Chairman of Telford Town, and Adam Shillcock, Manager of Whitchurch Alport FC.By Dave Rowley

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…

Review of everything West Midlands Non League football, plus a special interview with Stafford Town Manager Adam Wall.By Dave Rowley

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 ex…

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 lis…

Reviewind the West Midland Non League Football action, including The Midland League, The West Midlands League, The Wolverhampton Sunday League and The Birmingham AFA, plus a very special interview with Sundats Manager Andrew Carrier.By Dave Rowley

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 shithouser…

A review of all the West Midlands Non League action plus inteviews with the managers of Bartley Reds and Claverdon FC, plus a fund raising idea from Zac of 1000GBP.COM.By Dave Rowley

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 A…

Coming live from Tipton Town, with a special interview with Manager Neil Perks.By Dave Rowley

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? We…

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 Podcast…

Dave and Clive are back in the studio to review all the West Midland Non League action as we move into the "sharp end". Hear their predictions and tonight we have a special interview with Darryl Saunders the newly appointed Chairman of Knowle FC.By Dave Rowley

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 FRE…

All the West Midlands Non League action and gossip up tp 24/03/24. This week our hosts are Bilston Town.By Dave Rowley

Episode 11 of The West Midlands Non League Podcast covering local football events up to Sunday 17th March. Recorded live at Gornal Athletic before their cup game Tipton Town.By Dave Rowley

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 - d…

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 - …

Episode 10 talking everything West Midlands Non League, this week featuring special interviews with Matt Fisher, Manager of AFC Bentley and Mower Man Jimmy, grass cutter extraordinaire.By Dave Rowley

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 Spo…

The West Midlands Non League podcast. Taking a look back at all the local action in The Midland League, The West Midland League, The Birmingham AFA and The Wolverhampton Sunday League. This week we have a special interview with the Chairman and Manager of Old Wulfs FC.By Dave Rowley

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, …

Special edition podacast on player welfare, we interview strength/conditioning and fitness trainer Mal Purchase and Bromsgrove Sporting physio Gavin Blackwell.By Dave Rowley

A review of the West Midland Non League up to 23rd February 2024.By Dave Rowley

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 im…

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 …

A weekly roundup of West Midlands Non League action.By Dave Rowley