TheSufferingVilla

Works nicely for me thanks to the ime difference I won't have to get up too early to catch the games at the pub with the exception of the last two Sunday games.

Based on one of the most memorable jingles of all time, perfectly suited to being sang by a crowd of rowdy football fans. I'd like to buy the world a home Beside Villa park So they can hear the Holte End Sing As Carew hits the Mark. (Chorus) I'd like to hear the lions roar In perfect harmony As Aston Villa cause a rout And keep up history We're the real thing. (chorus) I'd like to hear the lions roar In perfect harmony As Aston Villa cause a rout And keep up history We're the real thing. Villa! We will win today. Villa! We're the real thing. Villa! We will win today. Villa! We're the real thing. If I get a chance later today I'll use some audio wizardry and produce a mockup of how it may sound.

Any info on if this will be available to overseas fans, ie: for sale in time for the shop to ship it over here? The New York and Chicago fan clubs are going to Columbus and it would be nice if we could get our hands on shirts to wear. We'll be sure to contact the people at the club shop directly but if you have any info I'd love to know or put a word in with them to consider us if you get the chance. Cheers General.

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God is a black Irishman, go figure...

Aethism seems very fashionable these days, and works well until you are lying covered in piss on your deathbed in excruciating agony and begging for Thor, Zeus or what ever God is most convenient for mercy.

Good lord this is a long thread.

General in response to the above posts about match day experience I present you with the Aston Garden: I think we have a great spot in the Holte End carpark for pre-game festivities. We could potentially extend the Holte Suite bar outside setting up a couple of long bars. And have a number of grilling stations serving fresh hot grilled food. The club could then have a few merchandise markees in essance an extension of the Villa Village, pop in some live music plenty of seating - picnic tables etc, and we would have another fantastic gathering place for the hours leading up to kickoff. Have the area closed off and only accessable to ticket holders and it would become an extension of the stadium surely bypassing any policing and licencing restrictions. The downside is obviously a loss of 148 parking spaces. However if we can add to the attraction of a full day out and give the fans a place to enjoy a beverage or two then less fans will be inclined to drive to the game since legally they wouldn't be able to drive home. As an extension to the Holte hotel it would not only add to the match day experience but be a nice extra source of income for the club, that is if the food and drink is reasonably priced to beat out any competition in the area. Of course it would be a little less enticing during bad weather but I hear they have made some great technological breakthroughs in recent years when it comes to temporary shelters and outdoor heating The club could hire a few entertainers jugglers, street magicians and of course Hercules to keep kids occupied and maybe a couple of TV tents to show other games in progress (if any) Essentially we would have a kick ass beer garden and the unique envy of every club in the land. With regards to the garden name I say we remove the rough asphalt/tarmac surface and replace it with more pleasing decorsuch as astroturf for the grassy experience (could also double as a five aside pitch on non-matchdays) and stick down some nice flowers transplant trees etc, as a mini pleasure ground - in minor tribute to Henry Quilter's Aston Lower Grounds which once occupied the spot. What's more if done right, needless to say you guys would never do it any other way, the location could become an attraction in itself, during the long summer months when people love nothing more than to enjoy cool drinks, hot food and good company, under the bright blue sky and surrounded by beautiful historic scenery.

anyone got a link?

Wasn't a fan of the Hummel kits but I must say their leisure wear was top notch in many departments.

General will you be getting some time off during the summer break or is the job 365?

In fairness Mellberg doesn't have the best track record on the training pitch when it comes to throwing punches even if we all support him for kicking the shit out of that rocket polisher.

So hat height were you back then 6'4"/ 6'5"???

**** Bellamy, give us Robbie Keane - younger and better, 8 goals in the last 5 games, a natural leader and superbly behaved off the pitch.

Probably 5+ Superfint Ryu Nibblypig b-dub a couple more of the NYVillans have accounts here but don't post much plus a few travellers who dropped into Nevada Smith's over the years, not bad for living on the otherside of the pond. Hoping to see a bunch of you stateside this summer!

General a thought for the final game of the season, how about getting legendary Villa fan Geezer Butler on to the pitch pre-game or halftime to play a few songs and rouse the supporters, it might be a nice way of ending the season with a bang!

'>Angel update haven't seen it posted elsewhere excuse me if I'm wrong but it could be confirmed sometime today. Great move for him, should bang in a ton of goals in the MLS and increase the fanbase of the New York team with a flurry of Colombians in the city. No money for us but we wont have to pay the remainder of his contract so nothing lost.

A flop can still be a hero right?

Freddy Bouma by a mile, at the start of the season people were calling him a pie eating waste of space too fat and too unfit for the Premiership. Now he's one of the first names on the team sheet, solid as a rock.

Here's my best Bruce Campbell impression: Here's me posing for the camera, this one's going to be on my own personalised copy of Wired magazine next month as they emailed me a confirmation today, sweet!

I hate Liverpool beyond all teams even sha, the other 3? really couldn't give a toss.

Not to mention funny, charming, smart, sophisticated and devistatingly handsome! Would love to see you in our next team photo General

Great report. thanks.

So would us winning the European Cup in 2009 count as an overseas study trip?

Contact the club they'll put you in touch with Dan Meridith and hell give you all you need to know. It's not that difficult, just requires a little patience, best of luck!