nialler

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Hi General, I mentioned this to you about 6 months ago, its about a possible package for Villa fans from abroad. I come from Dublin about twice or three times a season and usually bring 4 or 5 of my non supporting Villa mates. For 150euro I can usually get a flight (40-50euro with Ryanair) a hotel ( 50 euroTravelodge on Broad street or similar hotel) and a match ticket (50 euro Holte lower) which comes to 150 euro. I usually bring at least 4 people, so that is at least 600 euro at least twice a season that I would rather give to Villa as a package. Im not too sure if you are able to get involved with an airline company but Im sure you could create a couple of partnerships with a few of the hotels in the city. I think that the packages that are available from the club at the moment that include the match ticket, meal and Tour are good but at 90sterling (128 Euro) they are a bit too expensive for most people. If you think that from just me and my friends alone there is potential for at least 1200euro per season, this could be quite a money spinner for the club if run properly. I think that a nice, easy, user friendly facility on the club website would be great. And on another point for the first time ever, almost every decent sports shop in Dublin has a Villa jersey. They are well displayed too, not just on a rail with the other jerseys. Thanks, Niall

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Not sure if you have seen this yet General

Hi General, Not sure if this idea has already been suggested to you, but as an Irish Villan, I come over to Birmingham about 3 times a season. Each time I bring a couple of friends. For flights, accomodation and match tickets we spend about 200euro each. For my next trip in Jan I am bringing 4 friends. I would much prefer to see this 1000Euro or a portion of it going to Villa rather than to other companies. Maybe there could be the possibility of setting up a partnership with one of the hotels in the City center. I dont think that accomadation would be as sucessfull in Aston because of its location. It would not be too difficult to set up a facility on the official site that would allow the user to purchase a package consisting of flights, tickets and accomodation. I think that this service would prove popular because it would provide an easy way to arrange a trip. It could also make some decent money for the club. Thanks