mrchnry Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 I know Randy was obligated to keep the name of the stand as part of the sale but does anyone know where that stands now? Might be time for a rename. With Saunders in ill health it would be nice to honour him whilst he's alive. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I call it The Scottish Stand or the Witton Lane but never the DE. The Ron Saunders Stand would be very appropriate but if they can't do that they could perhaps rename the North Stand? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 The Villatalk stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted August 23, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted August 23, 2018 I know it as the Witton. As for the official name, they’ll wait for him to pass away first before they rename it. So by my reckoning we don’t have to worry about renaming it for at least another 20 or 30 years. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Flog the naming rights to the first person to offer us £5 and a packet of crisps. It's what Doug would want. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingsombrero Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Rename the North "Djemba Stand" and then rename the Witton... "Djemba Stand". 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Shropshire Lad said: I know it as the Witton. As for the official name, they’ll wait for him to pass away first before they rename it. So by my reckoning we don’t have to worry about renaming it for at least another 20 or 30 years. I saw Doug in the players car park last season, he looked every bit the 90 year old man sadly. Saying that, you are right and he will out live us all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted August 23, 2018 Moderator Share Posted August 23, 2018 3 hours ago, John said: I call it The Scottish Stand or the Witton Lane but never the DE. The Ron Saunders Stand would be very appropriate but if they can't do that they could perhaps rename the North Stand? I think it's unlikely to get renamed unless it's knocked down and rebuilt (applies to both the North and the Witton Lane stands). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysAVFC Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 1 hour ago, rodders0223 said: I saw Doug in the players car park last season, he looked every bit the 90 year old man sadly. Saying that, you are right and he will out live us all. Yes, looking very old and frail now. Saw this last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinRichardsonsMoustache Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I certainly think that the new owners should be proud to embrace this sort of thing. Whether that means renaming a stand (though it’s probably be the North Stand) or celebrating important figures in our club’s history, we should really push this more. Having said that, the club also needs to be realistic and accept sponsorship opportunities on stands, too. It’s a tough balancing act but I’d really like to see the owners make a statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 One should be named the 'Ron Saunders' End. And the other renamed to the Rotterdam '82 stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I wouldn’t be overly surprised to find out we have an Adidas stand. Especially if we redeveloped the North Stand. A bargain at £25m a season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Sad state of football means that unfortunately and realistically if you're going to rename anything at villa park then it has to come at a price, itll go to a sponsor not a name of a legend of the club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 8 minutes ago, DaveAV1 said: I wouldn’t be overly surprised to find out we have an Adidas stand. Especially if we redeveloped the North Stand. A bargain at £25m a season. 8 minutes ago, villa4europe said: Sad state of football means that unfortunately and realistically if you're going to rename anything at villa park then it has to come at a price, itll go to a sponsor not a name of a legend of the club Yeah it would make sense. They could sponsor the stand/end but it wouldn't need to be named the same? The Stretford end at Old Trafford for instance, it had a massive Nike swoosh across the seating pattern a few years back but retained its name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Just name it the William McGregor Stand. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 14 minutes ago, AvfcRigo82 said: Yeah it would make sense. They could sponsor the stand/end but it wouldn't need to be named the same? The Stretford end at Old Trafford for instance, it had a massive Nike swoosh across the seating pattern a few years back but retained its name. "in association with..." seems the logical answer to the problem but im not sure if that would come at a reduced rate, if it was a back door FFP owners sponsorship deal then they might not care i still dont fully understand how edens new basketball stadium has 4 stadium partners and naming rights (i do however like how he sold the naming rights to a company worth $31bn) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Zatman Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 North Stand such a boring name that be better to rename Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooter Posted August 23, 2018 Visiting Supporter Share Posted August 23, 2018 23 minutes ago, villa4europe said: "in association with..." seems the logical answer to the problem but im not sure if that would come at a reduced rate, if it was a back door FFP owners sponsorship deal then they might not care i still dont fully understand how edens new basketball stadium has 4 stadium partners and naming rights (i do however like how he sold the naming rights to a company worth $31bn) Yes, I remember how tastefully those Salford words removed marketed the 60th anniversary of Munich "in association with AIG". Proper classy. Either pay tribute, or take the coin, don't try and disguise one as the other. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted August 23, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted August 23, 2018 The Gabby Agbonlahor Stand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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