andycv

They did mention it at the meeting according to the readout? That's why @OutByEaster? said the meeting went a bit off agenda....

I made assumptions the North is a bit rubbish as they're demolishing and rebuilding it!

I was in the Trinity at the weekend - and everything work fine there. Is this just a Holte/Witton Lane issue?

I expect the club may well contribute partially to this - but the Euro 2028 bid is crucial too - as the Government will have supported that and there'll be an expectation of some public sector investment to host - similar to the commonwealth games.

Totally this - it is the West Midlands Combined Authority, Transport for the West Midlands and the Mayor who will fund this - so BCC's issues aren't really here or there for the station expansion.

Oh - and one final one - when do they anticipate opening the Warehouse - I think the plan is for the Euros this coming summer - but would be great for confirmation.

In terms of the future of Villa Park, I'd be interested to hear when they intend to share the details of the master plan they're developing; where the extra 2.5k seats that they have suggested will be ready for the Euros come from, what the options are for extending the Doug Ellis (don't need plans - just how they could do it based on advisers' views) and also what they want to do with the car park outside the Holte and the pub - could be something very interesting. I would also be interested to hear the partner strategy - we have fewer official partners at the moment - is that because we're focusing on getting the right partners who are prepared to pay a certain value? Linked to that interested on hearing if we're getting a training kit sponsor. Used to be part of the Cazoo deal - but clearly not part of BK8 - and I would think the most valuable after front of shirt and sleeve sponsorship - so a real opportunity. Finally it would be great to have something on camera from Chris Heck - just on his experience of the last few months (including learning from Terrance View etc), his vision of how to grow the club commercially to support team development and something about where we're going with VP...... Sorry that's a bit long!!

I said earlier - I think that figure is what Cazoo were paying us. I expect our low key launch was more to do to the reaction of the sponsorship than the amount. I've seen it reported that this one is more than double what Cazoo were paying.

Could be these figures are wrong.....

Our shirt sponsorship looks low. I think that's the Cazoo number - and our new one is more than double?

I think Emery previously said after the international break in August - same as Jacob Ramsey

We will always be reliant on players! There will always be some that seem more important to the team than others - and a regular goal scorer is always going to be one of those.... I am pretty sure Ollie will be signing a new contract - but we'll see!

He's 27 - 28 in December. Who are we replacing him with if we do sell?

And the plans for the Warehouse are online now: https://eplanning.birmingham.gov.uk/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/Generic/StdDetails.aspx?PT=Planning Applications On-Line&TYPE=PL/PlanningPK.xml&PARAM0=1261509&XSLT=/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/SiteFiles/Skins/Birmingham/xslt/PL/PLDetails.xslt&FT=Planning Application Details&PUBLIC=Y&XMLSIDE=/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/SiteFiles/Skins/Birmingham/Menus/PL.xml&DAURI=PLANNING

Interestingly I think this is just for the amendments to the North Stand - separate application, not yet there, for the Warehouse.

Plans are on the website now: https://eplanning.birmingham.gov.uk/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/Generic/StdDetails.aspx?PT=Planning Applications On-Line&TYPE=PL/PlanningPK.xml&PARAM0=1261208&XSLT=/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/SiteFiles/Skins/Birmingham/xslt/PL/PLDetails.xslt&FT=Planning Application Details&PUBLIC=Y&XMLSIDE=/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/SiteFiles/Skins/Birmingham/Menus/PL.xml&DAURI=PLANNING

I have been checking - I don't think they have yet. I think they will be separate too - as a small amendment to the Holte plans was submitted as a new application.

They haven't been put up on the website yet, so far as I can see. It normally takes about 7 days or so between plans being registered and put up on the city council's website

Yes - and move the club shop to the North Stand, and the sports bar.

I expect that is a place holder for what we decide to do. I don't think it is a farce.

I thought there was an instalment option!

Planning application in for the lighting scheme for The Terrance View - if anyone's interested in that sort of thing..... https://eplanning.birmingham.gov.uk/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/Generic/StdDetails.aspx?PT=Planning Applications On-Line&TYPE=PL/PlanningPK.xml&PARAM0=1257349&XSLT=/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/SiteFiles/Skins/Birmingham/xslt/PL/PLDetails.xslt&FT=Planning Application Details&PUBLIC=Y&XMLSIDE=/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/SiteFiles/Skins/Birmingham/Menus/PL.xml&DAURI=PLANNING

I expect this due to it being a minor change - rather than a full new application. They may publicise when the application's submitted.

I have a feeling this one is going to be Heck driven - fits with the heritage driven approach he talks about....

The 2 years probably also includes the significant re-fit of the Trinity...