sharkyvilla Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 When I did the Villa Park tour at the end of last year the guide said they will start building the new stand behind the old one, which went against all the stuff I've read about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted April 9, 2023 Moderator Share Posted April 9, 2023 1 hour ago, sharkyvilla said: When I did the Villa Park tour at the end of last year the guide said they will start building the new stand behind the old one, which went against all the stuff I've read about it. Yeah, he's completely wrong. There's a hump of earth that the North Stand sits on - they want to remove that, so that you don't have to go up a level to get into the new stand - to do that, they'll demolish everything and then level that off so that the whole space is level with the height of the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DaveAV1 Posted April 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 9, 2023 We’ll just appoint Unai as contracts manager on the project. He’ll sprinkle some of his magic dust over the site and the whole job will be finished by Christmas. If he can take a relegation threatened squad to the brink of European qualification, a bit of building work shouldn’t be a problem. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted April 10, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted April 10, 2023 All this talk of the new North Stand, does not seem like five minutes since the current one was being built. They split the bottom between home and away fans about half way through that ended in a nasty altercation involving masonry and Everton supporters. Anyway, back on track does anyone know what the arrangements will be for the Villa live part? Membership or pay on the door? Will it have restaurants etc as I see demand outstripping capacity very easily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brommy Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 6 hours ago, Follyfoot said: Anyway, back on track does anyone know what the arrangements will be for the Villa live part? Membership or pay on the door? Will it have restaurants etc as I see demand outstripping capacity very easily There's not been any announcements yet on entry to Villa Live. My guess is pay on the door, perhaps at around £5. Villa will want to maximise matchday revenue by filling it and selling plenty of beer and food, but entry for free or only a couple of quid would probably lead to capacity management issues. I'm guessing there'll be plenty of food and drink counters but not sure about a 'restaurant' as such. If I were Villa I'd go for a food court style giving a choice of different food offerings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpid Posted April 10, 2023 Administrator Share Posted April 10, 2023 28 minutes ago, brommy said: There's not been any announcements yet on entry to Villa Live. My guess is pay on the door, perhaps at around £5. Villa will want to maximise matchday revenue by filling it and selling plenty of beer and food, but entry for free or only a couple of quid would probably lead to capacity management issues. I'm guessing there'll be plenty of food and drink counters but not sure about a 'restaurant' as such. If I were Villa I'd go for a food court style giving a choice of different food offerings. I think this is about right and fits with the Holte "premium" offering being a more formal food choice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted April 10, 2023 Moderator Share Posted April 10, 2023 I think it'll also depend to an extent on how it's occupied - if there's a Nando's and a Wetherspoons in there they'll want to be able to make their own arrangements. It might be that Villa don't operate the whole of the site - and you might pay extra to enter the Villa bits but not the public bit. I suspect though that'll it'll be as above and operated like the two Holte suites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiezels Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 35 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: I think it'll also depend to an extent on how it's occupied - if there's a Nando's and a Wetherspoons in there they'll want to be able to make their own arrangements. It might be that Villa don't operate the whole of the site - and you might pay extra to enter the Villa bits but not the public bit. I suspect though that'll it'll be as above and operated like the two Holte suites. If it’s like the box parks then the central bar would be run essentially by the villa using agency staff then the food stalls all around should be local companies that hire the kitchens from Villa. Be nice to promote Brummie businesses. I can’t wait for it. The box parks are class, great way to create atmosphere pre games, place to continue the banter and chants after a win after games and a place for villa fans to meet in numbers when away games are on. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 It's probably going to cost more and take longer than we all hope but I have no doubt this will get done and will make Villa Park again one of the best football stadiums in the country. Our owners are not going to mess around with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Willard Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 1 hour ago, spiezels said: If it’s like the box parks then the central bar would be run essentially by the villa using agency staff then the food stalls all around should be local companies that hire the kitchens from Villa. Be nice to promote Brummie businesses. I can’t wait for it. The box parks are class, great way to create atmosphere pre games, place to continue the banter and chants after a win after games and a place for villa fans to meet in numbers when away games are on. Yeah I think a Digbeth Dining club/hockey social food vibe would be very good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsky_11 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 46 minutes ago, Lord Willard said: Yeah I think a Digbeth Dining club/hockey social food vibe would be very good. Seems pretty likely given what they've done with likes of Yardbirds and Pietanic on the concourses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 How are things around the stadium? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Baker said: How are things around the stadium? Fine, thanks for asking. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brommy Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 2 hours ago, Baker said: How are things around the stadium? In what way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc1982am Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 On 09/04/2023 at 21:52, OutByEaster? said: Yeah, he's completely wrong. There's a hump of earth that the North Stand sits on - they want to remove that, so that you don't have to go up a level to get into the new stand - to do that, they'll demolish everything and then level that off so that the whole space is level with the height of the pitch. "Hump of earth"? Cough cough..... It's hallowed ground sunshine. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted April 11, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted April 11, 2023 7 hours ago, Baker said: How are things around the stadium? Google Street View is your friend here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted April 11, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted April 11, 2023 I so wish they could buy The Aston Hotel and give it the Holte Hotel treatment. I'm sure they could buy/build the shelter a more suitable, easier to maintain building. I bet the energy bills for that place are enormous. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 7 hours ago, Baker said: How are things around the stadium? Deserted for 340 days a year, very busy for 20. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted April 11, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted April 11, 2023 16 minutes ago, sidcow said: I so wish they could buy The Aston Hotel and give it the Holte Hotel treatment. I'm sure they could buy/build the shelter a more suitable, easier to maintain building. I bet the energy bills for that place are enormous. Yeah obviously sensitive to its current use, it was a shame that supporters lost it. That building and the Brittania. Whenever I get off the train at Aston I look at it and think it’s such a missed opportunity to be something. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 20 hours ago, spiezels said: If it’s like the box parks then the central bar would be run essentially by the villa using agency staff then the food stalls all around should be local companies that hire the kitchens from Villa. Be nice to promote Brummie businesses. I can’t wait for it. The box parks are class, great way to create atmosphere pre games, place to continue the banter and chants after a win after games and a place for villa fans to meet in numbers when away games are on. I agree, I'm interested to see how this works too. At the time it was announced The Box Park would be open for home and away games allowing Villa fans to watch our games which is a great idea. This could also be extended to Home Internationals, tournament football etc, place would be a goldmine. Surely fans would rather watch football on TV at Villa Park and give their own club the money rather than other sports bars etc. 26 minutes ago, sidcow said: I so wish they could buy The Aston Hotel and give it the Holte Hotel treatment. I'm sure they could buy/build the shelter a more suitable, easier to maintain building. I bet the energy bills for that place are enormous. I went to my first game in years against Forest and I thought the same thing, it's a lovely looking building which would be lovely to renovate and promote. Also opposite there is an interesting building (possibly a tram station) it has a wonderful vibe to it. So much history around Aston, Witton Lane etc. It's almost as if the place could do with being gentrified a little with these renovations etc. It certainly needs it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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