avfc1982am Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 5 hours ago, thabucks said: I wonder if Brum councils bankruptcy there may be a deal to be done on a prime piece of real estate nearer the centre and that has brought to the clubs attention and is being looked into. A multi use stadium similar to the renovated Bernabeu would be a huge asset to the city. No chance. There is no prime real estate any closer to the City than VP. It's literally only a couple of miles out the City as it is. The ideal scenario for relocation would've been to purchase the Alexander Stadium and surrounding land in Perry Barr, or the grounds at Moor Lane next to Witton Cemetery and build a multi purpose stadium, however whichever way you cut it transport links would still be a problem. You'd just be pushing the same problem that seems like the stumbling block elsewhere in the City. Moving to the outskirts of the City in any direction would be a big no from me. I'd rather see us move to the Alexander and completely rebuild VP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted December 20, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted December 20, 2023 If what OBE is saying comes to pass and the stand is definitely only delayed I'm going for them calling someone's bluff who was dragging their heels on some other commitments. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichfield Dean Posted December 20, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted December 20, 2023 7 minutes ago, avfc1982am said: No chance. There is no prime real estate any closer to the City than VP. It's literally only a couple of miles out the City as it is. The ideal scenario for relocation would've been to purchase the Alexander Stadium and surrounding land in Perry Barr, or the grounds at Moor Lane next to Witton Cemetery and build a multi purpose stadium, however whichever way you cut it transport links would still be a problem. You'd just be pushing the same problem that seems like the stumbling block elsewhere in the City. Moving to the outskirts of the City in any direction would be a big no from me. I'd rather see us move to the Alexander and completely rebuild VP I think Birchfield Harriers and UK Athletics may have something to say about that.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc1982am Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, Lichfield Dean said: I think Birchfield Harriers and UK Athletics may have something to say about that.... Obviously. Nothing is for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHY Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 (edited) 44 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: Just a reminder that the club have said regularly on a number of occasions and have reiterated at tonight's supporters group meeting, we're not going to be moving to a new stadium - it's not happening, we're not moving, they aren't planning it, thinking about it or considering it - not Heck, not the owners, not anyone. I hope that helps. Thanks for the update, I find it strange however in modern day sport that they wouldn’t be considering a new stadium. For the record I don’t ever want to leave Villa Park! Edited December 20, 2023 by WHY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rubberman Posted December 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 20, 2023 48 minutes ago, Sulberto21 said: From a. Waiter in shababs…..named GPT… Up the Avvtln Vleb! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldarkandransome Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Sulberto21 said: From a. Waiter in shababs…..named GPT… Jesus did VAR draw the lines for the penalty areas 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen_Evans Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 1 hour ago, OutByEaster? said: There will apparently be some sort of announcement coming in the next couple of days on this. (It's not a new stadium). Very cryptic as always (not you, OBE). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 4 minutes ago, Talldarkandransome said: Jesus did VAR draw the lines for the penalty areas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldarkandransome Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 1 hour ago, OutByEaster? said: There will apparently be some sort of announcement coming in the next couple of days on this. (It's not a new stadium). Will it be coming in the form of an anagram on X formerly known as Twitter... orrrrrrrr will it be written in the lights on Friday night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen_Evans Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 So by “announcement”, presumably we mean an explanation of the disappointing news already announced rather than anything to actually look forward to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 I love VP and hope it will be retained. But what’s the point of those lovely bricks if we can’t afford to win stuff. If the results keep coming then any argument to leave VP is easier. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidlewis Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 1 hour ago, sidcow said: If what OBE is saying comes to pass and the stand is definitely only delayed I'm going for them calling someone's bluff who was dragging their heels on some other commitments. Delayed until when? It’s madness imo… unless you can build a stand May to September, and have a fair few away games then it’s going to impact the gates….. surely they develop the “box park” bit first off the stadium and then get revenue that way to cover the loss of tickets for a year…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DakotaVilla Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 And still no comment from Andy Street…… hmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, sidcow said: I don't think you appreciate a) just how big a plot of land is needed and b) how expensive it would be to buy and flatten such a huge chunk of real estate. Doing anything in the city centre proper is going to cost way way more than just doing our own stand. personally, I wasn't thinking of City Centre....more out towards the Airport, where road access is better. Thats where the new Wembley was proposed, before the Londonites, scuppered the proposal. Edited December 21, 2023 by TRO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiezels Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 11 hours ago, sidcow said: Like in the middle of Manchester with that 77,000 capacity stadium you mean? Its nowhere near the middle of manchester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 14 hours ago, rodders0223 said: Also the seat next to me in doug Ellis is not occupied by a season ticket holder for the past 2 years, more often than not it's empty. Total guess, but I assume most people would want at least 2 seats next to each other? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JPAngel Posted December 21, 2023 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2023 9 hours ago, Sulberto21 said: From a. Waiter in shababs…..named GPT… “And it’s hi-ho! Avvtin Vleb!” I am deceased. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Thug said: Total guess, but I assume most people would want at least 2 seats next to each other? But what if we go with the other half?!????!?! “Why’s that bloke just done that? So who’s winning again? Can we go to the shops afterwards and get those other curtains ? Oh you never pay attention to me !” … never said my wife ever… 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 52 minutes ago, JPAngel said: “And it’s hi-ho! Avvtin Vleb!” I am deceased. So the evil doctor heck is changing the city the branding the badge and the name! March I say march to bodymoor heath! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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