That happened to me and my mates against Pompey. We got kicked out by about 30 stewards and coppers for the crime of standing up on a back row in the lower Witton Lane, rebels eh!? No wonder the atmosphere is shit.
Obviously we don't know the circumstances, but I hope the stewards are not being heavy-handed.
Nothing spoils the enjoyment of something more than being at the mercy of officious busybodies, whether they're poorly-recruited nightclub bouncers, poorly-recruited policemen or poorly-recruited match stewards.
I know that if I were kicked out of the stadium for anything but actual antisocial behaviour, it would leave a very bad taste, and I probably wouldn't be back for quite a while. Why should people face a scolding when they pay to watch the team they support?
I stress that I don't know anything about the circumstances mentioned in these posts, but clearly people are feeling aggrieved. Seeing as the stewards are the public face of the club on matchdays, I hope Aston Villa are doing everything they can to employ stewards who try to send everyone home happy (rather than just throw their own weight around).
I would just like to echo these concerns about the stewarding at Villa Park recently, it appears the aim of some is to make an example out of anyone, never seems to be the REAL troublemakers though
Totally agree with the comment about stewards ignoring the real issues. They don't want the hassle it's easier to chuck someone out for standing up. I can recall half a dozen "incidents" that have been ignored in the lower holte in the last 2 seasons. As for standing, why is it so outlawed at villa park. When I buy tickets for the NIA or NEC to watch a gig there is a notice on the ticket stating that people may stand around you. What's the difference?