Demitri_C Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 19 hours ago, Fight Like Lions said: It’s been mentioned elsewhere on the forum but worth putting here I think. Can the idea of a preseason friendly with Hibs for next summer be suggested at any future meeting please? Thoroughly impressed with how friendly their supporters are and it’s quite rare nowadays to see such positive exchange between 2 fan bases. Both sets of fans seem keen from what I’ve seen. I know there are lots of factors to consider when putting together a preseason but this would be great! Brilliant idea. I like the sound of a friend between hibs and villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 On 25/07/2018 at 20:28, OutByEaster? said: So, VT were invited to Bodymoor Heath this afternoon at fairly short notice; the new owners and their team wanted to take advantage of their all being together pre West Ham game to meet some supporters and fan groups. We spent some time with their teams who listened to us on how the group works and some of the ongoing issues and we were then introduced to Wes Edens and Nassef Sawiris - they didn't have long as they were headed to the game, but it was great to see them take an interest so early in their time at the club. It was interesting to hear their teams talk about fan groups and it's clear that from the Milwaukee Bucks that it's something they take an interest in and value. Overall, there was just a very sensible vibe to everything, it looked like sensible people going about their business sensibly in an organised way. I'm not sure how much I can claim to know after this type of short meeting - but I came away with a pleasant confidence - they look like people who know what they're about. I’m not sure I can comprehend these words in relation to our club. It’s not the Villa way. I give these guys 6 months. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 On 25/07/2018 at 22:28, rodders0223 said: Did they mention what they are doing to resolve half time related pie issues by any chance...? They're still too **** slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Was just reading some of the sad news about Ron Saunders and saw a few calls for naming a stand after him and so on. I was just sat thinking about this and thought about another statue or some such and I just remembered a nice touch I saw at the Stadio Olympico in Rome, Where every few paving slabs along there would be a 'hollywood stars' type thing set into the floor with the names of all the medalists from the Rome Olympics. If we did something similar around VP with famous names from down the years I could see it being quite popular with fans old and young, from the clubs perspective a fairly cheap way of doing things (The one's in Rome aren't all posh and swanky like hollywood boulevard - more functional and mostly perspex!) but you only get 4 stands, Statues cost a fair whack, and people would always disagree who that one person should be, this way many people could be honoured. The plaque set into the floor in front of the McGregor statue is the sort of thing I could envisage. Especially easy around that bit by the Trinity Road stand with all the brick walkways. No room taken up around the entrances/exits like a statue. Anyway I know I don't speak for all and not suggesting you go to a meeting and mention it, more just a thought. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted October 31, 2018 Author Moderator Share Posted October 31, 2018 Ladies and Gentlemen, there's another of these meetings on the 13th November with Christian Purslow in attendance. If there's anything you'd like asked at this meeting, please let us know on this thread, At the moment, the things I've picked up on are the website which is still not the best experience and the pride rewards scheme offering - I'm also aware that people have had trouble with the new shirts and clothing lines and supply and that there have also been some issues with ticketing. If there's anything on those you'd like to add some detail to, anything new that you feel can be improved, anything you're curious to know or any suggestion you want put forward - now's your chance. We need to submit a set of formal questions for the programme by the 6th November - anything other than that will depend on how chatty the new CEO feels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 1. They recently did a scheme where you get 3 x tickets for £45, is there any more ticket incentives coming up? If so are they going to do anything to reward season ticket holders who would subsequently be paying more for tickets? (As a caveat, I’m not saying they shouldn’t do the incentives as it’s a good idea to entice people in) 2. Is there plans to open the trinity upper full time? 3. (Usual one) Will they be looking at improving the service in the food and drink concourse areas? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Please mention avtv.the service is absolutely dreadful for match days and it needs massive improvement. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 I love the new kit - would like some assurances that luke1977 will design our kits for at least a few more years. Probably been asked before - but what about VP wifi ? - 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 An obvious one and I'm not sure you'll be able to get an answer but can you ask about the club finances and possible FFP implications. We've gone from nearly being wound up in the summer to our CEO saying we will comply with FFP , how did this happen? I'm sure they won't be able to provide much details but worth asking anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilko154 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Another request regarding the service in the ground, the start of the match is normally fine but half time is beyond a joke. Also the Holte Suite... we get told that it's a benefit of being a ST holder but ST's are rarely checked meaning that any one can go in. I normally get to the ground around an hour before kick off and spend around 20 minutes queing to get in, once inside the place is half empty. Can't they come up with a better system? They also have around 6 club staff on the doors standing around laughing and joking with each other, wouldn't the club be better off having two doormen and then putting some more people on the bars. Rant over 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted November 1, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted November 1, 2018 Echo the comments about the halftime food. It's always crap. And the Holte Suite stuff. i've never been in there because the queue is always so big I'd spend more time queuing than actually being in there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted November 1, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted November 1, 2018 I accept it’s not something the club can give a definitive answer to as it’s not up to them, but does the conversation regarding the lack of trains after a midweek game ever get brought up at these meetings? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted November 1, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted November 1, 2018 Remember for a short period during learners stewardship that they had catering staff wandering about the concourses with trays of food at half time. Very much the way the Americans do it. Would it be possible to do something like this to lesson the pressure on the kiosks? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaglint Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Could you ask what the current status is with regards to the Villa engine? Was it all just meaningless words spouted to make fans think they were busy or did anything so much as a locomotive ever get developed. With Smith in charge it seems like something which might stand a better chance of getting going this time around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Can we ask why we are perpetually shit no matter what we seem to do? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 33 minutes ago, villaglint said: Could you ask what the current status is with regards to the Villa engine? Was it all just meaningless words spouted to make fans think they were busy or did anything so much as a locomotive ever get developed. With Smith in charge it seems like something which might stand a better chance of getting going this time around. its still going - its called "Smith implementing his playing style" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 I’d like VT Rep at meeting to ask if we plan to buy any lower league European clubs for feeder clubs for us? would be good to get good South American talent that could go to our feeder clubs for year or two then move to Villa once have work permit or to send our youth on loan to them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 With regards to half time food, I ordered burger and chips last home game. Got handed an absolute rancid dried piece of shit burger and no chips. "Sorry, I ordered chips aswell." "No, you didn't." **** bunch of useless words removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 1 hour ago, Nigel said: Remember for a short period during learners stewardship that they had catering staff wandering about the concourses with trays of food at half time. Very much the way the Americans do it. Would it be possible to do something like this to lesson the pressure on the kiosks? There would be less pressure on the kiosk if they didn't hire absolute **** morons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 (edited) When can we see the theme park plans .... or was the Dr full of shit ? Promises were made ... all joking aside the ground needs Major money spending on it ... so my question would be will we see any improvements other than to the corporate area or some cupboard given to kids as a gym anytime soon ? .... I love villa park but it’s turning into a bit of a dated shit hole in many areas and respects... I’m not talking necessarily the north stand which we know has to be developed in due course ... but the toilets concourses food outlets in all stands are not good enough and need investment... basically I’m jealous of spuds cheese room .... there I’ve said it Edited November 1, 2018 by thabucks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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