DaveAV1 Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 On 20/08/2023 at 13:17, Lichfield Dean said: The "T" isn't fixed on the Holte End seats yet Neither is the beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted August 21, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 21, 2023 It would be great to somehow relocate The Holte Suite and then open up the Current Holte Suite as just general concourse space. I know people are moaning about Upper Holte Space but it's still got way more space per head even with the lost floorspace than the Lower Holte. Ultimately though, from all the away grounds I've been to our concourses are pretty typical. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbcuk Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 I did notice that they got rid of the roof on the subs bench 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 8 hours ago, Captain_Townsend said: I think that is a bit unfair. Trinity is class, Holte is, well, I wouldn't change it for anything. We are getting a new North which will be class and down the line I can see there being a new Witton Lane. Hmmm, in terms of facilities the Upper Doug Ellis is absolutely awful 0/10 and I wouldn't sit there again. The Upper North is awful 2/10 and I wouldn’t sit there again. The Upper Trinity is poor 4/10 and needs massive improvement. The only away ground I’ve been to is Spurs and yes they spent £1 billion on it, but it shows. 10/10. Id like it if they could get all our stands to at least a 6/10. Or maybe even 1 stand for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratvillan Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 I know it wont happen, but I'd knock it all down and rebuild a 21st stadium. The stadium reminds me of Triggers broom from OFAH. As stated above, the facilties are poor, the beauty of the Holte has been gradually eroded, and the Trinity isn't the Trinity. The transport is appalling. To have better facilitates requires the replacement if whole stands, not just knocking down the odd wall. The view from the TV looks great, but the fan experience is clearly poor. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Townsend Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 My OCD cannot handle the fact that this video pretty much has as many views as there are seats at Villa Park right now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Willard Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 (edited) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-66715441 'Birmingham City Council 'effectively bankrupt' Don't expect Witten Station to be upgraded anytime soon. Edited September 5, 2023 by Lord Willard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chine Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 27 minutes ago, Lord Willard said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-66715441 'Birmingham City Council 'effectively bankrupt' Don't expect Witten Station to be upgraded anytime soon. Regarding the station development and funding, we want the council to pay and they want us to pay, the most likely outcome is a joint venture as long as we get what we want . The footbridge from Brookvale to the north stand area is still being discussed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStagMan Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 (edited) 34 minutes ago, Lord Willard said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-66715441 'Birmingham City Council 'effectively bankrupt' Don't expect Witten Station to be upgraded anytime soon. Unless we pay for it or there is some central government funding..... although would rather it was Witton station that was upgraded.... Not sure why Birmingham Council would be responsible for a station in North-West Germany. https://goo.gl/maps/zSEbiQDHrgiHr64p8 Edited September 5, 2023 by TheStagMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 I think we will be waiting a bit longer until the ground is redeveloped. If so expect ticket prices to continue to rise with demand still there . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted September 5, 2023 Moderator Share Posted September 5, 2023 The club have stated that the redevelopment isn't dependent on the redevelopment of the station, and it's not part of the planning permissions. There's still no reason why this wouldn't start after the Foo Fighters gig next summer. (Might be a great time to buy some land off the council though if there's anything we'd want to get our hands on for more space). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 5 hours ago, Rugeley Villa said: I think we will be waiting a bit longer until the ground is redeveloped. If so expect ticket prices to continue to rise with demand still there . If we don't start the building next summer, we won't be hosting any European championship matches in 2028. Simple as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brommy Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 3 hours ago, The Fun Factory said: If we don't start the building next summer, we won't be hosting any European championship matches in 2028. Simple as that. I think Summer 2025 is the latest. Completed in Summer 27 giving time for checks and approval to host in Summer 28. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wishywashy Posted September 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2023 Bit weird to "here we go" a.. feasibility study? But nice to see something resembling progress, I guess. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 17 minutes ago, wishywashy said: This sounds right up our street. Good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brommy Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 17 minutes ago, wishywashy said: Bit weird to "here we go" a.. feasibility study? But nice to see something resembling progress, I guess. Good news that the intention to improve the station is still on going. On a side note, when Fabrizio Romano tweets 'Here we go' in the future, I'll be expecting news of another feasibility study. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaJ100 Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Will the feasibility study conclude BCC has about 14 pence to put towards the project and cancel any improvement? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brommy Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 1 minute ago, VillaJ100 said: Will the feasibility study conclude BCC has about 14 pence to put towards the project and cancel any improvement? Exactly my initial concern! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 I am hoping that the 2028 bid will make everything fall into place, either that or we will be having the same conversations in about 10 years' time but with added sea-level heights. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 1 hour ago, VillaJ100 said: Will the feasibility study conclude BCC has about 14 pence to put towards the project and cancel any improvement? I'm wondering how the council have even paid for the feasibility study itself. Unless it's being performed by Geoff from Accounts, who's now double hatting as the in-house facilities man and at the same time was asked to put the study together while he's on the train into work. Kind of feel that what ever the outcome this is going nowhere unless central government can be convinced its a necessary project to facilitate hosting Euro28 (when we eventually get confirmed as hosts), and there aren't enough other stadiums they can use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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