KevinRichardsonsMoustache Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 It seems to me that conversations around stadia haven't changed that much in the last 10-20 years: emphasis on match day hospitality (especially on the corporate side), family access, concourse, and (more recently) the reintroduction of limited standing. More folks, spending more money, on match days. I wonder if our commercial team can be a bit more creative and lead the way with further monetisation opportunities that might leapfrog what the other clubs are doing? The club's push into NFTs perhaps shows some lateral thinking in this regard, but could this sort of thing be connected to the match day experience a little more? I don't know, a Villa Coin or something that offers very specific match day perks? Or auctions where crypto folks can buy an entire stand's use for the day? I don't understand enough about the digital space, but it seems to me that people are getting very excited about 'Web 3.0' and the real world money it can deliver. Can we look towards some of that new financial infrastructure as part of tis stadium redevelopment? Or maybe we offer new match day experiences? Lacing the pitch side with UHD cameras and making a section of the corporate hospitality that is devoted to VR headsets or something that puts spectators on the pitch at that moment? I'd be happy with better concourse facilities and better seat availability, tbh, but I'd love to see us do something that gives us a revenue stream that other teams don't have. Wishful thinking, perhaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 They should consider building bunker suites as a way of increasing commercial spaces…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, thabucks said: They should consider building bunker suites as a way of increasing commercial spaces…. You can all the luxury without the inconvenience of watching a match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 7 minutes ago, The Fun Factory said: You can all the luxury without the inconvenience of watching a match. Exactly and if empty doesn’t look as bad on TV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichfield Dean Posted December 1, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted December 1, 2021 2 hours ago, KevinRichardsonsMoustache said: It seems to me that conversations around stadia haven't changed that much in the last 10-20 years: emphasis on match day hospitality (especially on the corporate side), family access, concourse, and (more recently) the reintroduction of limited standing. More folks, spending more money, on match days. I wonder if our commercial team can be a bit more creative and lead the way with further monetisation opportunities that might leapfrog what the other clubs are doing? The club's push into NFTs perhaps shows some lateral thinking in this regard, but could this sort of thing be connected to the match day experience a little more? I don't know, a Villa Coin or something that offers very specific match day perks? Or auctions where crypto folks can buy an entire stand's use for the day? I don't understand enough about the digital space, but it seems to me that people are getting very excited about 'Web 3.0' and the real world money it can deliver. Can we look towards some of that new financial infrastructure as part of tis stadium redevelopment? Or maybe we offer new match day experiences? Lacing the pitch side with UHD cameras and making a section of the corporate hospitality that is devoted to VR headsets or something that puts spectators on the pitch at that moment? I'd be happy with better concourse facilities and better seat availability, tbh, but I'd love to see us do something that gives us a revenue stream that other teams don't have. Wishful thinking, perhaps. If it's anything like my other crypto investments your Villa coin will buy you half a coke one week and three pints plus a pie the next week 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochheads twin Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 On 29/11/2021 at 17:46, mrchnry said: I hope the North Stand if rebuilt gets a new name. The Ron Saunders stand for example. Would probably need to do a vote on it. Or even go back to its original name. The Witton End? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted December 1, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted December 1, 2021 25 minutes ago, Lochheads twin said: Or even go back to its original name. The Witton End? Ooo to be a Wittoner……… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffin Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 56 minutes ago, Lochheads twin said: Or even go back to its original name. The Witton End? Surely it will have to be 'The Stevie G End' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 I would be fairly relaxed if it has naming right to it, if it partly funded its development. Have to keep the Holte End advert free though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldarkandransome Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, The Fun Factory said: I would be fairly relaxed if it has naming right to it, if it partly funded its development. Have to keep the Holte End advert free though. The Holte End, sponsored by Random Company You've Never Heard Of - The Fans Choice I remember watching American sports years ago and I could always work out who was playing based on the name of the stadium. Now I don't have a clue as they are all company names. Deffo don't want that for Villa Park, it will always be Villa Park to me. Change the Doug Ellis if ya like to summat else Edited December 3, 2021 by Talldarkandransome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 Doesn't bother me personally The holte is the holte, villa Park is villa park The weirder thing would be a sponsorship that ends, the Emirates for example is the Emirates, what happens in 20 years time when it becomes dicks sporting goods arena?? They'll never shake it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 35 minutes ago, Talldarkandransome said: The Holte End, sponsored by Random Company You've Never Heard Of - The Fans Choice I remember watching American sports years ago and I could always work out who was playing based on the name of the stadium. Now I don't have a clue as they are all company names. Deffo don't want that for Villa Park, it will always be Villa Park to me. Change the Doug Ellis if ya like to summat else No I mean I wouldn't be up in arms if they sponsor the new stand/development. Not the ground though that should always be Villa Park. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunther Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 On 28/11/2021 at 15:10, OutByEaster? said: This seems to be the key, there are lots of things that local authority and the police could do on matchday that could make leaving Villa Park much easier - just manning some junctions and clearing some things out - it'd encourage more busses into the area by allowing better movement - the problem is that the police and local authorities are skint and the Premier League is enormously wealthy, so the local authority see only pound signs and the Premier league, as noted elsewhere has no interest in giving their money to anyone but themselves. The only group that can bring pressure to bear on this are the fans, because I don't think either of the two sides will move on it unless there's a lot of noise. This isn't a problem that we should be putting onto Christian Purslow, this is one of those occasions where we should be putting as much pressure as we can onto Andy Street. To be honest if we expand capacity without doing anything about transport I'll probably knock it on the head. The days of 33-37k were okay, but getting out of the area when we sell out is terrible, I can't imagine how it'd be with 50k. I'd bike, scoot, tram, train, bus, drive, whatever it took if it got me the 6 miles home quicker than 90 minutes but it's starting to take up too big a chunk of my weekends with having to leave so early and get back so late for 90 mins of football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 Perhaps the club could talk to Simon Inglis the football stadium expert and villa fan about any plans. Villa Park- The First 100 Years is a great read. Mind you I not sure Simon's heart has been in it since the old Trinity stand was flattened. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen_Evans Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 1 hour ago, The Fun Factory said: Perhaps the club could talk to Simon Inglis the football stadium expert and villa fan about any plans. Villa Park- The First 100 Years is a great read. This. This. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 2 hours ago, The Fun Factory said: Perhaps the club could talk to Simon Inglis the football stadium expert and villa fan about any plans. Villa Park- The First 100 Years is a great read. Mind you I not sure Simon's heart has been in it since the old Trinity stand was flattened. He got me hooked on football stadia with his European stadium guide back in the early 90’s … Top bloke! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Stephen_Evans said: This. This. This. I am quite smug I bought my copy for about 15 quid 5 years ago. Selling for over £40 now the last time I checked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul514 Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 They won't get planning without a plan for transport so I am not worried about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNVillan Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 1 hour ago, paul514 said: They won't get planning without a plan for transport so I am not worried about that. Boy is the transportation after matches brutal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 18 hours ago, villa4europe said: Doesn't bother me personally The holte is the holte, villa Park is villa park The weirder thing would be a sponsorship that ends, the Emirates for example is the Emirates, what happens in 20 years time when it becomes dicks sporting goods arena?? They'll never shake it It’s certainly full of dicks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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