RunRickyRun Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 I think we should rename the club to 'Aston Birmingham FC' as proposed by a member of Birmingham City Council several years ago. After all, it must be us that has to rename ourselves, surely, as another club nearby have the naming rights to the city and foreigners might get confused as to who we are. By the way, just for the record, I **** hate the council. Embarrassing suggestion. I bet any noses browsing here will be having a good laugh at that suggestion. Birmingham in its present incarnation has only recently celebrated its 100th birthday. Aston Villa Football Club is over 135 years old Aston has a long and proud history in this region. The vast parish once covered the vast majority of (what we now regard as) Birmingham and Solihull. We shouldn't pander to the lowest common denominator just because they are ignorant of the history of the region they live in. I'm biased but we have the best name in football. There is no need to change it to fulfil some failed marketing man's wet dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villadude Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 I'm thrilled that their shitty little club's ****. It's taken the heat away from us appointing AM etc, the noses I work with have been very quiet since this happened. Although im has happy as you, i keep pondering how corrupt are the people that run our game, in allowing shysters like Yeung to buy into our game. There was always question marks about him that would of sent normal people a few alarm bells. Football in this country is being run by a bunch of buffoons that make Blatter look like a Nun :oops: Yeah you're right about corruption in the game, but can't really see it ever changing now, there's just too much money involved. Didn't they raise the same kind of questions about Abramovich and where he got all his money from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islingtonclaret Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 I think we should rename the club to 'Aston Birmingham FC' as proposed by a member of Birmingham City Council several years ago. After all, it must be us that has to rename ourselves, surely, as another club nearby have the naming rights to the city and foreigners might get confused as to who we are. By the way, just for the record, I **** hate the council. Embarrassing suggestion. I bet any noses browsing here will be having a good laugh at that suggestion. Birmingham in its present incarnation has only recently celebrated its 100th birthday. Aston Villa Football Club is over 135 years old Aston has a long and proud history in this region. The vast parish once covered the vast majority of (what we now regard as) Birmingham and Solihull. We shouldn't pander to the lowest common denominator just because they are ignorant of the history of the region they live in. I'm biased but we have the best name in football. There is no need to change it to fulfil some failed marketing man's wet dream. Embarrassing suggestion indeed, which is why he was laughed at by both us and Blues. For the record, please re-read the post and add sarcastic undertone at will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pongotastic Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Latest from @carson_yeung on twitter 'Getting lots of praise from #avfc fans. They say since Crossroads got big axe, the Midlands has lacked a proper soap opera #bcfc' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wedge Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Drove past the sty last night noticed some crafty **** had attached a flag saying "HAVE FUN IN BRIGHTON - AVFC" to the gates, had only just finished giggling then drove on past the Clements Arms or whatever it's called to see someone had stuck up a Villa flag on it...Someone had fun around small heath way last night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wedge Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Found a picture on Facebook of the flag on the gates, couldn't find one of the Villa stuff at the SHA pub... http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/7198/26952622666614402356310.jpg' alt='26952622666614402356310.jpg'> Uploaded with ImageShack.us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted July 6, 2011 Author Share Posted July 6, 2011 Come on lads, where's the phunnay small heath stuff today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted July 6, 2011 Moderator Share Posted July 6, 2011 How about their new membership scheme Rob taken from their official site... JOIN OUR BRAND NEW MEMBERSHIP SCHEME NOW Our brand new clubcard membership scheme has been designed to give all our supporters the chance to be a part of their beloved club. We know none of you can attend every single match as benefits only go so far but we recognise that those who attend as much as parole will allow possibly can should be recognised. The clubcard membership scheme does exactly this! All clubcard members will see their loyalty to Small Heath Alliance rewarded, as every time you spend with us whether it be on match tickets or official merchandise (it won't count if you shoplift it or buy fakes from the market) you will receive a % of your spend back with us as points on your official clubcard (excluding Away Cup and Away League matches) . Every point earned is worth one penny in value which is exactly the same as Chris Houghton's transfer budget for next season. Once you've accrued enough points these can then be redeemed back with us in the ticket office or you can donate your points to the save Carson legal fund.* Here's how you could earn points: • 25% of the price of your membership will be credited back to your clubcard as redeemable points (e.g. 250 points (worth £2.50) straight back into your account) if your payment actually clears and doesn't turn out to be on a stolen/cloned card. • 10% bonus for those able to name someone other than Dugarry as our bestest ever player seeing as he only played 30 times for the club. • 5% of each spend in the Blues Superstore or Online Store will be credited back to your clubcard as redeemable points - includes Xtep products. There is an additional 2% super bonus from those ordering from our new "Fat Barry" range for the larger Bluenose because we know you chubsters love a little bit extra! • 1% of each home league match ticket purchased will be credited back to your clubcard as redeemable points unless you are arrested. • 1% of each home cup ticket purchased will be credited back to your clubcard as redeemable points so long as you don't leave at half time. Other exclusive benefits: • Priority booking on Pukka pies** • Exclusive clubcard member point events throughout the season because now its not just our kits that remind you of Tesco's! • Third party discounts throughout the season, look out for exciting offers from High and Mighty menswear, Big John's and a local clinic that specialise in removing facial tattoos Want to be a part of it? Membership costs just £10 per season, you know the notes that aren't blue. To become a clubcard member please call 0844 557 1875, option 2, followed by option 4 and be careful not to hit the speed dial for Domino's. Season Ticket Holders Please note: All 200 2011/12 Season Ticket Holders will receive automatic, free entry into the Season Ticket Holder membership scheme. Full details will be sent out with your new Season Card, please ask a responsible adult to read your welcome pack to you carefully and slowly as Season Ticket Holder's will accrue points at a higher level to Club Card members. You must be aged 16 or over to join the Club Card scheme and able to spell your name in order to complete the forms. * The save Carson legal fund reserves the right to use your donations in any way they see fit and may well wash your money very thoroughly before it is sent to China. **based on number of matches Fat Barry attends and subject to availability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted July 7, 2011 Author Share Posted July 7, 2011 Heh, excellent! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiganvillain Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Ash, You've got too much time on your hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardo Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Ash, You've got too much time on your hands Why? Does it take longer to copy and paste from bcfc.co.uk now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted July 7, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted July 7, 2011 Ash, You've got too much time on your hands Why? Does it take longer to copy and paste from bcfc.co.uk now? No, but it takes bloody ages to disinfect your computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted July 7, 2011 Moderator Share Posted July 7, 2011 Ash, You've got too much time on your hands Why? Does it take longer to copy and paste from bcfc.co.uk now? No, but it takes bloody ages to disinfect your computer. Had to buy a new one, it is the only safe option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitsend Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 One of the noses at work was going nuts on the phone to sha ticket office today. Basically he'd ordered seasons tickets for himself and his wife and daughter. Anyway to cut along story short they'd charged him for three instead of two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted July 7, 2011 Author Share Posted July 7, 2011 One of the noses at work was going nuts on the phone to sha ticket office today. Basically he'd ordered seasons tickets for himself and his wife and daughter. Anyway to cut along story short they'd charged him for three instead of two. Is he a bit thick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 One of the noses at work was going nuts on the phone to sha ticket office today. Basically he'd ordered seasons tickets for himself and his wife and daughter. Anyway to cut along story short they'd charged him for three instead of two. Is he a bit thick? oh dear rob! its a joke surely - implying his wife and daughter are the same person! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitsend Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 One of the noses at work was going nuts on the phone to sha ticket office today. Basically he'd ordered seasons tickets for himself and his wife and daughter. Anyway to cut along story short they'd charged him for three instead of two. Is he a bit thick? oh dear rob! its a joke surely - implying his wife and daughter are the same person! Wife and Sister probably would have been more effective. I'll try harder in future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 Looks like I'm a bit thick now! Still, I'm a **** genius compared to any knuckledragger :nod: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderstudy Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 The best thing about this thread is that none of them will be educated enough to read it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islingtonclaret Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 The best thing about this thread is that none of them will be educated enough to read it! Oh but they do, which makes it all the better. Off they trundle back to sha forums and moan about "the bastards on villatalk". I have more things to worry about in the day than what arch-rivals fans are writing about the club I support on teh internets to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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