sidcow Posted June 19, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted June 19, 2023 (edited) 53 minutes ago, Captain_Townsend said: Just occurred to me: our new stand is contingent on the station upgrade, the station upgrade is contingent on Birmingham being a host city for the Euros and Birmingham being a host city for the Euros is contingent on us building a new stand? Are we actually in a bit of a bind here? Nah. I think the club are just trying to exert some influence to get the station done. The city should want Villa Park extended because it will bring more thinks like Pink, Springsteen and Motocross to the city bringing thousands of visitors, all spending money in bars and shops, not to mention the same from 10,000 extra visitors every Villa Game. The stand is not contingent on the station, but they obviously want it done so are getting the message out there so the council/authority don't drag their feet. There are many reasons beyond the Euro's to get this done. Edited June 19, 2023 by sidcow 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brommy Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 (edited) 46 minutes ago, Captain_Townsend said: Just occurred to me: our new stand is contingent on the station upgrade, the station upgrade is contingent on Birmingham being a host city for the Euros and Birmingham being a host city for the Euros is contingent on us building a new stand? Are we actually in a bit of a bind here? Only if the UK and Ireland don't win the bid to host, which will based on the proposed capacity of 50k, as they'll trust it will be completed before 2028. We should find out in September, but if Turkey win the bid, it won't be because of Villa Park and its adjacent station. Whilst Villa want their fans to be able to access the stadium without excessive hassle, I expect they'll be more focused on the extra income the increased capacity and vastly larger hospitality will bring. If the station expansion/increased access isn't finished, it'll be the council getting it in the neck from local residents complaining. If the UK and Ireland get the tournament, I'll be surprised if the expansion and station isn't completed. If we don't host the tournament, Villa will still want to expand but we'll see how bothered the council are about the station. Hopefully the council aren't so small minded to refuse investment in their own city infrastructure. Birmingham has already fallen behind some smaller cities in that regard. Edited June 19, 2023 by brommy Clarity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted June 19, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted June 19, 2023 On 18/06/2023 at 12:00, Follyfoot said: I can almost definitely say there were well over 50k in 1981 against the Albion and Ipswich, unofficial yes but the Holte was ridiculously packed Liverpool as well thinking back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted June 23, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted June 23, 2023 All the graft on the playing surface starts now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 12 hours ago, villan-scott said: All the graft on the playing surface starts now! I thought they were currently building a massive Supercross course for next weekend's FIM World Championships 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlobalVillan Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 12 hours ago, villan-scott said: All the graft on the playing surface starts now! The funny thing is, the noses would still be jealous if that pitch. As it is now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted June 24, 2023 Moderator Share Posted June 24, 2023 4 hours ago, Kingman said: I thought they were currently building a massive Supercross course for next weekend's FIM World Championships They are - they seem to be doing some prep work on the base of the pitch before they cover it with 20,000 tonnes of sand and dirt for next week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lochheads twin Posted June 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 24, 2023 22 hours ago, villan-scott said: All the graft on the playing surface starts now! The Villa Park ground staff are almost unsung heroes. the Villa Park playing surface has been amongst the best in the football league for many years, even when some of the football played on it has been less than good! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 12 minutes ago, Lochheads twin said: The Villa Park ground staff are almost unsung heroes. the Villa Park playing surface has been amongst the best in the football league for many years, even when some of the football played on it has been less than good! I'm just hoping it stays that way after everything that's happening there this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only2McInallys Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 6 hours ago, Lochheads twin said: The Villa Park ground staff are almost unsung heroes. the Villa Park playing surface has been amongst the best in the football league for many years, even when some of the football played on it has been less than good! Couldn’t agree more. Whenever I go to Villa Park I initially marvel at the fantastic general ambience and architecture.But when I arrive at my seat I am always transfixed by the impeccably beautiful playing surface.It is genuinely a wonder to behold.I like grass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 Are they available to sort my shitshow of a lawn? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted June 25, 2023 Moderator Share Posted June 25, 2023 11 hours ago, Hank Scorpio said: Are they available to sort my shitshow of a lawn? This should be a prize in a draw for the foundation - £2 a ticket, winner gets their garden taken care of by the ground staff. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbcuk Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 On 24/06/2023 at 08:36, Kingman said: I thought they were currently building a massive Supercross course for next weekend's FIM World Championships Had an email from villa earlier saying it’s 2-4-1 tickets obviously not selling well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 Alot of work going on down the road on the training centre. Huge structure/tent in the middle, guess it'll be a indoor pitch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 19 hours ago, foreveryoung said: Alot of work going on down the road on the training centre. Huge structure/tent in the middle, guess it'll be a indoor pitch. Good to hear at least that part of the plan is going to schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 So with the foo fighters gig booked for June 24...I guess the stand is delayed even more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted June 27, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted June 27, 2023 3 minutes ago, Hank Scorpio said: So with the foo fighters gig booked for June 24...I guess the stand is delayed even more? Guess so. That's next summer ruled out too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted June 27, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted June 27, 2023 Unless work can carry on behind the stage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 5 minutes ago, sidcow said: Unless work can carry on behind the stage That'd be the obvious answer but would make the sound interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich192 Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Yeah you’d imagine that they can set the stage up where the stand currently is. I don’t know if seats were sold in that stand for the recent gigs? Will be very disappointing if it’s delayed even further! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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