lammy123 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 54 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: It literally happened last season on the walk from the Barton Arms. Was probably me blasting the Sabbath coming past the Barton to park up. I've never heard it from anyone local to the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 (edited) You all seem oddly determined that I did not hear Black Sabbath playing out of a bedroom window on the walk from the Bartons to Villa Park last season. So I'm not going to argue anymore. Anyway there's just no need for us ever to move out of Aston. Even if we wanted to build a new stadium there's so much industrial land around the area no doubt up for grabs that it's nonsensical to move us elsewhere. If they want to do something about the transport infrastructure though that would be awesome. I'm thinking a fully automated elevated tram New York style, because I like mad things, but just a decent train service would be a tremendous help. We are going to feel the strain this season with an extra 6,000 regularly on the gate. Edited July 23, 2019 by dont_do_it_doug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted July 23, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted July 23, 2019 7 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: You all seem oddly determined that I did not hear Black Sabbath playing out of a bedroom window on the walk from the Bartons to Villa Park last season. So I'm not going to argue anymore. You couldn't have done, I imagine it was an imam who happened to sound like Ozzy, or a Somali, or a random african - because it is 100% impossible that the local area has not been over run by rock hating immigrants. That's why I voted Brexit anyway. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 7 minutes ago, Jareth said: You couldn't have done, I imagine it was an imam who happened to sound like Ozzy, or a Somali, or a random african - because it is 100% impossible that the local area has not been over run by rock hating immigrants. That's why I voted Brexit anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7392craig Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 The whole of Aston is a shithole. Our stadium is probably the only decent thing there, it’s just desolated council houses and chicken shops. But I’d never want our stadium to move as it’s one of the best in country imo. Hopefully the areas closest to the stadium could have something done about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meregreen Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 28 minutes ago, 7392craig said: The whole of Aston is a shithole. Our stadium is probably the only decent thing there, it’s just desolated council houses and chicken shops. But I’d never want our stadium to move as it’s one of the best in country imo. Hopefully the areas closest to the stadium could have something done about it. One of the finest Elizabethan manor houses in the country is right next door. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OutByEaster? Posted July 23, 2019 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted July 23, 2019 25 minutes ago, 7392craig said: The whole of Aston is a shithole. Our stadium is probably the only decent thing there. I'm not sure you noticed the 17th Century Jacobean mansion house set in parkland just next to the Trinity Road Stand, across the road from the Grade II listed church that's mentioned in the Domesday book, y'know, the one with the tree lined boulevards and the 19th century Edwardian school at the top end? i mean, yeah, Aston is largely a shithole, but there's more than Villa Park and it ain't impossible to find. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7392craig Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, meregreen said: One of the finest Elizabethan manor houses in the country is right next door. Very true. Maybe I should have said Aston in general is a shithole. Whilst Aston manor is beautiful, Aston is not a nice place to be. Some amazing architecture in places, but even they are mostly run down. Edited July 23, 2019 by 7392craig 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7392craig Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 1 minute ago, OutByEaster? said: I'm not sure you noticed the 17th Century Jacobean mansion house set in parkland just next to the Trinity Road Stand, across the road from the Grade II listed church that's mentioned in the Domesday book, y'know, the one with the tree lined boulevards and the 19th century Edwardian school at the top end? i mean, yeah, Aston is largely a shithole, but there's more than Villa Park and it ain't impossible to find. Addressed ahead 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 I went to school in Aston from the age of 11. I caught 2 buses with a walk at each end, we played in Aston Park every lunchtime, (Only shot at once with an air rifle, missed) and we had to walk to the games pitches about a mile away once a week. (Again only shot at once with an air rifle, hit my mate on the arse!). There was occasionally bits of trouble but nothing serious. Now all the kids are dropped off and picked up by parents, but I’m not sure that’s indicative of the area being significantly worse. I think it’s more a case of both parents driving and being able to afford two cars. I mean all the kids get dropped off by car in Sutton theses days, even if they only live a 5 minute walk away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 2 hours ago, Jareth said: You couldn't have done, I imagine it was an imam who happened to sound like Ozzy, or a Somali, or a random african - because it is 100% impossible that the local area has not been over run by rock hating immigrants. That's why I voted Brexit anyway. One does not simply play Black Sabbath in Aston! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted July 23, 2019 Moderator Share Posted July 23, 2019 1 hour ago, DaveAV1 said: I went to school in Aston from the age of 11. I caught 2 buses with a walk at each end, we played in Aston Park every lunchtime, (Only shot at once with an air rifle, missed) and we had to walk to the games pitches about a mile away once a week. (Again only shot at once with an air rifle, hit my mate on the arse!). There was occasionally bits of trouble but nothing serious. Now all the kids are dropped off and picked up by parents, but I’m not sure that’s indicative of the area being significantly worse. I think it’s more a case of both parents driving and being able to afford two cars. I mean all the kids get dropped off by car in Sutton theses days, even if they only live a 5 minute walk away. Temperley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratvillan Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 2 hours ago, DaveAV1 said: I went to school in Aston from the age of 11. I caught 2 buses with a walk at each end, we played in Aston Park every lunchtime, (Only shot at once with an air rifle, missed) and we had to walk to the games pitches about a mile away once a week. (Again only shot at once with an air rifle, hit my mate on the arse!). There was occasionally bits of trouble but nothing serious. Now all the kids are dropped off and picked up by parents, but I’m not sure that’s indicative of the area being significantly worse. I think it’s more a case of both parents driving and being able to afford two cars. I mean all the kids get dropped off by car in Sutton theses days, even if they only live a 5 minute walk away. Manton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Stratvillan said: Manton Manton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-R Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 9 hours ago, Vive_La_Villa said: One does not simply play Black Sabbath in Aston! Or anywhere else for your info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Aston is what it is. Not my favourite place to be honest but don't see a problem with the communities there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robtaylor200 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 12 hours ago, 7392craig said: Very true. Maybe I should have said Aston in general is a shithole. Whilst Aston manor is beautiful, Aston is not a nice place to be. Some amazing architecture in places, but even they are mostly run down. By the way for those of you who do not know it. It was once owned by the Holte family Hence The Famous Holte End 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 It’s quite simple, we’re Aston Villa, we’re from Aston and that’s where we should stay forever. I love Villa Park, I feel the same sense of excited anticipation every time I approach the ground, walk up the steps of The Holte and see the pitch. It’s truly magical and for me wouldn’t ever quite be the same in a modern bowl. I remember watching from the Trinity Road with my Dad, when they tried to divide The Holte and the fence was ripped out of the ground “You’ll never take the Holte End” sang for the whole match. As a young man The Holte became my home. I was there for the final stand. Yes the stands have changed over the years and not always for the better, but somehow the glorious old place holds on to the magic. A part of me would die if we ever left. I wouldn’t change it for the world. Villa in our blood and Aston in our lungs. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted July 24, 2019 Moderator Share Posted July 24, 2019 38 minutes ago, Robtaylor200 said: By the way for those of you who do not know it. It was once owned by the Holte family Hence The Famous Holte End And, of course, the family enclosure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7392craig Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 38 minutes ago, Robtaylor200 said: By the way for those of you who do not know it. It was once owned by the Holte family Hence The Famous Holte End This I didn’t know, thank you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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