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There's land south of the HS2 area and South East (the otherside of the a45) that's been, developed (dug up ). Tbh the whole green belt between cov and brum is under threat with developments. There's no perfect place but villa Park is a million miles away from what we need and most of the objections raised against say the nec location, are amplified at Villa Park, no modern transport, no parking, no hotels, no space. I love the place as a fan but from a business point of view it's just not going to do it if we are really on a journey to compete at the very top.

North Solihull?

I'm sorry to say your wrong, no new models into castle brom, biw and some sub assembly stuff.

Arsenal allowed him to run into that space unopposed and never followed him, when we played Chelsea they followed the midfield running into defense to receive the ball and it caused us issues. That's why Rogers and Zaniolo are important if we have that type of opposition, we need another option to pass to and on Sunday they gave us that option, every player has to be brave enough to accept that pass (they wasn't needed against Arsenal but they was there) I reckon Arsenal thought we was going to sit deep and they could go more offensive in midfield without being under to much pressure to defend, when we started to break forward with Tielemans passing range it was only going to end one way, Surprisingly Arteta stuck to his guns and never countered it, maybe that was a bit of stubbornness from him not to concede he had been out thought.

Need to change my motm award, he killed it.

You may not be too far away there, Jaguar Castle Brom is about to lose car production, there's a train station being planned there. Flying in from China and parking in someone's front garden ain't gonna tick the boxes on a holy grail visit to villa Park.

Doesn't really matter what any of us thinks these are in the business to make villa a leader in competition, they have said it enough and from what we have seen its going to happen and the ground, whether it be in aston, Sutton or Marston Green is just a debate. I think there's a clear winner from every angle.

The hs2 is separate to the existing station and there's another transport system being built, light rail i think. As for NEC car parks, where do you park at Villa, I'm parking at the side of a road next to a scrap yard.

HS2, one, if not the only benefit.

1 game a week on average at times that normally won't clash with business events. Huge car parks, 2 motorways within 2 miles, a45, a452 dual carriageways, an airport, a station that goes straight into Birmingham, within 10 minutes, new HS2 terminal 500m away, Into London within 35 minutes, a new light railway going in to further increase capacity into Birmingham, entertainment center pre built with more space to around to develop. Hotels right there on its doorstep, casino, cinema, its all there already. Its a staggering opportunity. As for worrying about drunk fans staggering around, I have been one of those and the lack of pubs around villa Park tell you a story, there's not many staggering fans left, their not our future audience. The premier league is a international competition, its watched all over the world, we stand on the edge of being in the elite group of teams, we need a ground and facilities that can attract world wide fans for their holy grail visit and make the most of them while they are there.

The NEC is the perfect location for this type of stadium. It has everything you need already there and the HS2 arriving within 5 years. The airport is in Birmingham, despite really being in solihull. Its a big move but anyone that knows that area understands the potential for it, there's not a better site in country let alone Birmingham.

I was surprised by our out of possession work, it was in contrast to our recent displays, Rogers, McGinn Zaniolo, Ollie , Tielemans, Dignes all got stuck in, closer to the opposition and made it more difficult for them to play. Then when we had it we kept it, the balls across the defense, calm considered. The balls out of defense to our backwards running midfielders ,were hair raising at times but, McGinn and Tielemans kept it tight and Rogers, Zaniolo, Diaby and Ollie gave them options for a pass, they took responsibility, had the confidence to do it at the highest level in one of the hardest games we will have. Emery gives them this belief, it's an amazing time to be a Villa fan, he's the 2nd coming.

It has changed, the media is now more accessible to new comers, Chelsea and City have both benefitted from it. Our new partnership/shareholders are leaders in promoting sports teams and have a interest in sky, it only takes a slight nudge at that level and things change

Listen to this from Ollie, attitude has changed, there's a confidence that I have never seen in him before. He's going to break some records for us that's for sure.

If Zaniolo leaves then that would make perfect sense.

Na, Real Madrid maybe, Manure are in a mess and Liverpool aren't far behind. He's 18 months into a 5 year project and next season we will be better than both of them. Our owners will match our on field success with off field investments and growth. The Villa of old has gone and there's a new one on its way.

Got a feeling they are in for a right shock once the season ends, few big announcements incoming with the recent organisational changes. Should get us some air time.

One of em said they seen him play against Arsenal and they wasn't impressed, they must have some great players there. I think it helps that he's a local lad, he has a full support network around him and will be settled from the off. Emery as eluded to this in some of he comments on other players having to adapt to a new country and league.

"Garlic bread" is no longer the future.

Yea I agree, been going to villa park for nearly 40 years and the memories it holds of games, teams, goals, friends and family are ones I will cherish for the rest of my life. Standing in the old holte end when we scored was an unbelievable experience, sadly that's long gone. There's the build up as well, walking from the pub , club train etc all part of a routine that's hard to let go ........but its getting a bit long in the tooth, trudging past run down scrapyards and empty shops, pubs , wastelands of mud. I will miss it but for villa to prosper, when I'm long gone, it has to change.

Jesus what a mess their making for the future. If they don't get results, revenue will drop. If players get injured long term, they have to pay extended contracts out and they won't have any money without selling players. The owners a complete clown.

The women can play at Villa Park and the youth teams. Wouldn't mind a game there myself tbh if I could get 21 others, can you imagine your dream of scoring at the holte end coming true..

Never off em.

Seasons not over yet, Diaby will make a difference.

Jesus 2 points behind with 6 games left and they have given in, I can remember SAF pulling keegan apart, Newcastle bottling it and manure winning the league, think Newcastle were 12 points ahead at Xmas. They can still win the league, just beat the teams in front of em and let City try and do the same. For me it's a 2 horse race. I think LPool have gone, finished. One things for sure none of them will win all their games. I can see Spurs beating City for starters.