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There's no statement to that effect, just some second hand comments that there's no plans to move. Well right now that could well be true, or was a month or two ago. Its not a question of lying, but a fluid situation until concrete is laid. All we know is that there was a plan that has already been revised and could be completely overhauled again as far as we know. You may not want to move, and I don't either, but its possible it ends up being the best option for us and while that is a possibility, some of us would like to discuss the options / possibilities. The club might also consider building a new stadium adjacent to Villa Park as not moving. Semantics. The main cause for pausing the existing plan was disruption to the stadium during a season. Well, the only way around that is to build a new stadium while VP is in use. Or add a small amount of seats, which isn't really addressing the issues. Neither do I think the new board appointments point to anything modest in scope.

I haven't seen or heard anything definitive to say we're definitely not moving. Even if Heck said so, things can change (North Stand plans for proof) and these board additions suggest something big is in the offing. The NEC area is hardly on the outskirts of Nottingham is it? And as I said, everything around there is called Birmingham in any case. Who cares what local authority currently owns it, its what's best for the club that matters. But as I stated, we could acquire the land around Witton Rd, the River Tame, Aston Distressway and do it that way. There's no need to rule anything out at the moment. We could move, we could move to the NEC area, or The Fort, or we could stay where we are. Its just a fun debate at this stage lacking any clarity of the actual planning.

Why do we have to be on Birmingham council land? The NEC is called NEC Birmingham, and is surrounded by such features as the Birmingham Business Park, Birmingham Airport and Birmingham Intl Station. Nobody cares about Solihull. Who says we're not moving? Nobody knows that either way.

There's no where near enough space for a 60k stadium unless we buy all or most of the land / housing to the river / Witton Rd./ Aston Distressway The Doug Ellis stand would have to double in size or more, the North Stand would be bigger than the Holte and we'd need to fill the corners in. Then you need massive amounts of car parking. Its probably just about doable but its a massive ballache.

I'd keep him as well. He, like Rogers, can play positions Ramsey probably can't, like CF. Gives us plenty of options. Watkins, Duran, Zaniolo, Buendia, Rogers, Ramsey, Youri, McGinn, Bailey and Diaby all competing for the front 4 positions, with a few of them covering for the double pivots too.

I think he's rated highly but we'll see. If not starter then at least competing for it.

Sad as that is, the JLR site is huge. Plenty big enough and loads of transport links...

Yeah, its interesting to debate. Fun. The actual solution may surprise everybody. Welcome to the Bromford Bridge Hyperdome, home of the mighty West Midlands Village.

Agreed. I think its time to move Cash on. Cheers Matty and all that. Konsa is a better right back and we need him as a centre half. Kosta looks like he could be an absolute baller, so get another senior guy in to smooth the transition and cover. And yes, the other priority is definitely cover for Kamara.

Transport links would obviously be part of the build process. There are several potential sites with better transport links than VP. The roads in particular are terrible, as is the parking. New trains, fair enough. The stations as is are not fit for purpose though. And this is as it stands now, never mind catering for 50-60k. Every option on the table would require significant construction work, road / rail routing, upgrading, new services etc. The only other option is do nothing, which isn't an option.

You can buy property that isnt listed for sale. You just have to make the right offers.

Monoraaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiiil....

That could work.

My thoughts on all this: A patch up job on VP seems like a limited project that doesn't seem like value for money. It also leaves us with reduced seating capacity / disruption for the duration of work. However I can see some limited reworking of the existing VP to accommodate extra seating and corporate hospitality while a new site is built. Whether that's nearby or further out remains to be seen. The council are broke AF, and it seems a good time for a private venture to get a good deal on prime land. Maybe the area inside Witton Rd, Witton Lane, the River Tame and the Aston Distressway is just about suitable, with a new VP being erected while the current one remains in use.

Pau, wow, wow wow wow wowwwwww... Unbelievable.

Ferdi Million?

Its worth a try. "Marlon, didn't we used to have a garden?" "Why, yes, I think so dear. I fancy our house was 100 yards closer to Witton Lane too. How queer..."

Werner is fast, relatively useful on the ball, but he couldn't hit a donkey's arse with a banjo. I'd rather play Morgan Rogers or Duran and let them reach their potential.

No its definitely Bologna.

Correct

Luiz is class but he's at his best as a 6/8 with Kamara at 6 and when Kamara isn't there we're asking a lot of him. Thankfully he answers the call, but we don't have a plug and play replacement for Kamara and this is the main problem in our midfield. Luiz needs that other pivot to do his job to get the most out of him.

Instinctive finisher, thunderbolt shot power, swagger, character, strength, very young. Raw. What's not to like? If he had a more unreliable, less fit senior player in front of him he might be in double figures by now. My daughter's Villa Teddy is called Duran after his goal against Palace.

Betano is a shocking logo. Its like something you'd see on a 90s independent shop. I hope there's a rework in the offing or at least lose the motif.

Bollocks.

Agreed.