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On 16/05/2024 at 09:22, Delphouneso said:

 

Music to my ears, surely not a coincidence they had the 1897 Group section directly above them?

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I've been feeling very pessimistic about this until my old man's best mate (an Everton fan, so used to pessimism!) said about Thursday: "it's only half time and you're 2-0 down, and the second half is at least 90 minutes long."

11 minutes ago, Davkaus said:

Fair play @wedge, lots of us have moaned over the years, but well done to you all for stepping up and doing something about it.

I've moaned lots too mate (as you can see if you go back in this thread! ) so thought at least if we try I can perhaps justify moaning slightly more when I look at myself in the mirror, but I really thought we wouldn't get anywhere with the club (just as the very well-intentioned, talented and committed Project B6 didn't before us who we are pleased to work with and who are a huge part of 1897 too) but the stars have aligned (the stars being success on the pitch, strength in numbers with a lot of talented, intelligent, organised and dedicated Villa fans on board, and the likes of both fans, club staff and top brass such as Chris Heck etc - who were sat right opposite our section against Bournemouth and we were told absolutely loved the idea and will back us - having our eyes opened a bit with our European away travels this season and seeing the positive affect the likes of Legia, Ajax and Lille supporters had on their players for example and the club opening the door for us early on) and hopefully once this season is out of the way we can use pre-season to fund raise and liaise further with the club to grow and grow, so thank you!

Any other VT'ers heading to this? 

First time to Athens or even mainland Greece for me, can't wait!

Supporters are again being encouraged to gather on Trinity Road and by the William McGregor statue for the team bus's arrival at 6.30pm for the Chelsea game on Saturday.

100% win record when we do this! Long may it continue!

Thanks @Brumstopdogs for sharing the footage, it was a brilliant day and the feedback is overwhelmingly positive and hopefully the 1897 Group helped to enhance the atmosphere from their section.

Thanks for all the support, hopefully this is just the start!

14 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said:

The Lille fans could be used as an example.

They were rocking almost non stop.

Spot on, I think our European adventurers this season have opened our eyes a bit. Legia Warsaw, Ajax, Lille away have all shown us how modern stadia can be conducive to a stadium-wide constant and electric atmosphere for 90 minutes including fans of all ages. 

3 hours ago, nick76 said:

Well I hope it’s better than usual, my nephew loves seeing the players get off the coach but it’s not like when I was younger and the players would come over and sign stuff or at least say hello.  They usually park the coach as close to door as possible and difficult for fans to see, and the players get off the coach with headphones on and go straight in.  I’ll be there but I hope there is a bit more interaction than usual.

If it's anything like the Brighton game at the end of last season, your nephew will remember it for many years to come, crossing my fingers!

Brilliant, should set the tone for an electric atmosphere that is needed to give the players a boost and hopefully get them over the line for a huge three points.

In response to Emi's post-match interview calling on the fans to help lift the team tomorrow and in addition to The 1897 Group's presence, the club in their matchday info have promoted supporters to gather in the Trinity Road fanzone tomorrow for the team bus's arrival at 1.30pm to give the players a raucous welcome to the stadium: https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2024/april/20/Matchday-Guide--Aston-Villa-v-Bournemouth/

Tomorrow should be electric!!!

In response to Emi's post-match interview calling on the fans to help lift the team tomorrow, the club in their matchday info have promoted supporters to gather in the Trinity Road fanzone tomorrow for the team bus's arrival at 1.30pm to give the players a raucous welcome to the stadium: https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2024/april/20/Matchday-Guide--Aston-Villa-v-Bournemouth/

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Aston Villa host AFC Bournemouth on Sunday as Unai Emery's side aim to secure another crucial Premier League victory.

Villa followed up last weekend's excellent 2-0 success at Arsenal by securing their place in the Europa Conference League semi-finals courtesy of a memorable penalty shoot-out triumph at LOSC Lille on Thursday.

8 minutes ago, Wainy316 said:

Sorry for the negative on tonight of all nights.  However I am starting to wonder if the reason English clubs perform poorly in Europe relative to their ability is because every single non English club appears to have a bouncing hostile atmosphere.  English fans as discussed previously only react to what’s happening on the pitch in the now or only sing when they’re winning.  For all the stick (some warranted) ultras culture gets its absence in England basically means the best league in the world has the worst atmospheres in the world.    
 

Fenerbahce or Olympiakos will be rough away from home. 

This is why The 1897 Group needs all the support from you guys as we can get, starting Sunday as we have our own section in block P9 as I've mentioned in this thread.

Is it going to be like a Fenerbahce home crowd? No, of course not. But it's a start, and it's for like-minded fans who think this way such as yourself, we implore all Villa fans to join/support us.

Dibu has called on the home fans to bring the noise on Sunday as we'll need to give the exhausted lads a boost to help get them over the line! Join The 1897 Group in blocks P9-P11!

Dibu has called on the home fans to bring the noise on Sunday as we'll need to give the exhausted lads a boost to help get them over the line! Join The 1897 Group in blocks P9-P11!

26 minutes ago, AVFC_Hitz said:

Would love to go back to Istanbul. I mean, I was there last week but I'll go back. The stadiums in my old neighbourhood and a really nice area.

I love Kadikoy too, but God knows what it would be like as an Englishman when Fenerbahce are playing the Villa!!  

17 minutes ago, Talldarkandransome said:

I think the players will need the crowd on Sunday, we'll get them over the line with 3 points

Hopefully The 1897 Group who will be based in the Upper Doug Ellis can help with this, we'll need to help boost our exhausted squad!

On 17/04/2024 at 14:24, romavillan said:

What an awesome initiative!

Could this serve as a prototype for a way to get all the away fans together at home games? I think that would make VP a formidable place to come in terms of noise. Our away fans are immense, getting them all together in one place would be a catalyst to really get Villa Park rocking.

That's the idea, most of our lot (I had to miss this round out for financial and annual leave protection reasons) are out in Lille and do most aways and anyone joining knows its to sing your lungs out and get behind the team for 90 minutes regardless. If people want to moan about certain players or about not getting it forward quick enough etc then stay where you are! 

On 17/04/2024 at 16:10, The Fun Factory said:

It is utterly feeble that Fulham, Brentford and now Bourenmouth can't even shift the normal away allocation. I think all 3 games have been 3pm kick-offs and not even televised.   

Though at least it gives the chance for more tickets for home fans.

I presume the club is selling this at the usual ticket price and not the reduced £30 away allocation fee? 

Yes, although for those that relocated to join The 1897 Group for Bournemouth haven't been charged any uplift if they've relocated from a cheaper area which is fantastic from the club to be honest.

If you've missed the 1897 Group's plans for the Bournemouth game this Sunday (detailed above) then there is still time to join the group to help make Villa Park rock and help get the team over the line by purchasing tickets directly through the club in blocks P9-P11 (our reserved section is in P9) or by relocating your existing season/match ticket to this area of the stadium just for this game.

The more the merrier! 

If you've missed the 1897 Group's plans for the Bournemouth game this Sunday (detailed above in this thread and in the thread in the Bournemouth home match section of VT) then there is still time to join the group to help make Villa Park rock and help get the team over the line by purchasing tickets directly through the club in blocks P9-P11 (our reserved section is in P9) or by relocating your existing season/match ticket to this area of the stadium just for this game.

The more the merrier!