Genie Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 29 minutes ago, villa4europe said: But what about the big wigs at Gazprom, playstation and Heineken?? If I were one of them I wouldn’t be desperate to go to Turkey to watch a match in an empty stadium just to get some free booze and sandwiches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 From the BBC Our correspondent also asks what Turkey being added to the red list means for the Champions League final between Manchester City and Chelsea, which is due to take place in Istanbul. He says fans should not travel to Turkey but adds - as we reported here earlier - that the FA is in discussions with UEFA, European football's governing body, and the UK is open to hosting the final. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rds1983 Posted May 7, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted May 7, 2021 It'll be held in Portugal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welnik Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 23 hours ago, Keyblade said: I mean, VP currently has 1 more CL trophy in it than the Etihad does so... No it doesn't! You'll find it has the much more prestigious and much much harder to win "European Cup" 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 I probably see this as a good idea. Both teams probably have to travel roughly 2hrs to Villa Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Villa park or not, if the final is held in Istanbul and not this country it’s an absolute farce. The money, the power and the decision making in football is rancid. As a sport, it’s absolutely on its knees. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 They are pushing for Wembley to get the final Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 15 minutes ago, Zatman said: They are pushing for Wembley to get the final Good old Boris, heard the Gazprom execs were there so he'll be sending the minister for culture and a few trade ministers to make sure they enjoy the final Because of course Wembley has a better press box Seriously though it was never happening but fair play to purslow for getting our name out there and hopefully UEFA on the phone, it'll come back round in some way further down the line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Just now, villa4europe said: Good old Boris, heard the Gazprom execs were there so he'll be sending the minister for culture and a few trade ministers to make sure they enjoy the final Because of course Wembley has a better press box Seriously though it was never happening but fair play to purslow for getting our name out there and hopefully UEFA on the phone, it'll come back round in some way further down the line the issue is now that the Championship have to move the play-offs now, I am sure Rick Parry will do whats best for the Football League as always 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 More chance of us getting the Championship play off final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Platt Posted May 10, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted May 10, 2021 My only concern in this is I have a Leo Sayer (all dayer) booked in with the boys to watch both games so better not change the date of the play off final! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 At least now we know when the Champions League music is playing at Villa Park it’ll be for Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Its in Porto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Platt Posted May 13, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted May 13, 2021 On 07/05/2021 at 18:16, Rds1983 said: It'll be held in Portugal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekka Posted May 13, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted May 13, 2021 6 hours ago, Zatman said: Its in Porto Diabolical decision. Two English teams whilst the world is in the midst of a pandemic and they want it elsewhere. It's utter madness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 4 minutes ago, trekka said: Diabolical decision. Two English teams whilst the world is in the midst of a pandemic and they want it elsewhere. It's utter madness. Apparently UEFA wanted some things promised that FA couldnt do in time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 13 minutes ago, Zatman said: Apparently UEFA wanted some things promised that FA couldnt do in time ie Like waiving quarantine rules for all the hangers on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rds1983 Posted May 13, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted May 13, 2021 27 minutes ago, Xela said: ie Like waiving quarantine rules for all the hangers on. And glorious sunny weather and nice places to eat for all the hangers on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted May 13, 2021 Author Share Posted May 13, 2021 On 06/05/2021 at 14:06, OutByEaster? said: I think Spurs have the right stadium for it, but I think having it in the home city of one of the teams wouldn't look right. (Even though London and Manchester United etc.) Newcastle is a lovely stadium, but it's in the middle of nowhere - where are all the people from Budweiser going to stay? it's not going to move, there will be masses of hotel rooms booked and hospitality arranged for all of UEFA's guests, the sponsors, the friends of sponsors, the money, the TV people, the local dignitaries and so on - they won't want to upset all of those people, the people who make the Champion's league happen, just for the benefit of the 30% of the stadium they offer to the happy clappers that add atmosphere for TV. What happens to all the sponsors now the final is moved? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted May 13, 2021 Moderator Share Posted May 13, 2021 4 minutes ago, gwi1890 said: What happens to all the sponsors now the final is moved? They get a weekend away somewhere nice by the seaside with their mistresses. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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