Marka Ragnos Posted July 12, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted July 12, 2022 (edited) What are three good location-related reasons to come to Brum and sign with Villa? I've only been to Birmingham five or six times, mostly as a child, and I know it's not the Costa del Sol, but does the prospect of making a home within range of Villa Park & Bodymoor Heath have some clear positives for transfer targets or for current players we want to keep? I realise location is just one piece of the package, but there must be some good place-related reasons. For me, it's: 1) proximity to all the beautiful hiking/cycling lands of the far West Midlands/Herefordshire, 2) the presence of University of Birmingham, and 3) down-to-earth and really diverse people with incredible senses of humour or something like that? Non-serious or "joke" answers actively encouraged, but they will be sent to live here in my US state, and believe me, you will not like it. If the AK's and fentanyl don't get you, the yukky chocolate will. Edited July 12, 2022 by Marka Ragnos 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Villatillidie95 Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 1. Sutton Park has loads of cool wildlife for kids, I'm sure that would be a big pull to a lot of the foreign players especially, who are very family orientated, so some good days out where they might not be recognised and pestered all the time. Lickey Hills is another scenic location, as you say they can also easily go West and to Hereford and Worcestershire way. 2. Large property with a lot of space, they will get a much better house for their money than a more built up area, particualrly if they go to Warwickshire/toward Bodymoor heath 3. The option to have both a decent night out in a city environment and go to casinos/nightclubs etc whilst also having the option to get in the car and get out into outstanding areas of natural beauty. I feel like signing for Villa gives you both of these options, other clubs in more built up areas will obviously have nice areas too but Villa has a particualrly good mix on the doorstep. Many players also enjoy golf and The Belfry is one of the best places for that which is round the corner from BMH 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 (edited) Birmingham now has many very nice places to eat and drink, and the Bullring and Mailbox are great places to shop. Edited July 12, 2022 by Tom13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarryOnVilla Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Two words… Sutton Coldfield 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillon66 Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Obligatory reading for all potential new signings.... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YLN Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 I had a nice coffee in a place just off new street. It's called 200 degrees and it would almost allow you to forget you're in Birmingham with all its build a bear jd sports tat. So maybe that might interest them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ferguson1 Posted July 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 12, 2022 A desi mixed grill. 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 I sure none of these are really what entice a footballer… But if they did, you could add that no where in the UK outside of London has more Michelin starred restaurants. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 1 minute ago, mikeyp102 said: I sure none of these are really what entice a footballer… But if they did, you could add that no where in the UK outside of London has more Michelin starred restaurants. How very dare you! I have it on good authority that Paul McGrath’s pre match meal was a full desi grill for two people. Meat man meat! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post avfc1982am Posted July 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 12, 2022 Curry's Titty Clubs Knock off goods Lets be honest if it wasn't for the Villa Brum would be shit. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMcGrath_5 Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Just now, ferguson1 said: How very dare you! I have it on good authority that Paul McGrath’s pre match meal was a full desi grill for two people. Meat man meat! I prefer a Flan.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 1 minute ago, ferguson1 said: Meat man meat! I think that was Bassini’s order 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 1. It's bloody great 2. It's bostin' mate 3. It's bloody bostin' 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 1- There are nice places to live in and around the city. 2- There are places to go (as many as anywhere else, other than in London I would suggest) and we have good transport links if they don't float your boat. 3- The money they get paid is the same money as they get paid in that there London, but there is less to spend it on. As a special bonus, you also get to play for the Villa! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustibrooks Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Not that it matters much to a football player, but the cost of living would be lower than London for 1. Also it is not that far from London, so if you didn't want live in London, but still have a form of convenience of living in a City then Birmingham would be a good spot. Correct me if I'm wrong but I find that when I visit family in Birmingham, the people living in Birmingham are friendlier than people living in London too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 The wonderful transport system The upbeat locals in a few years time it will be less than a hour from London 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moustache of Teale Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 1. Mr Egg 2. Snobs nightclub 3. The number 11 Outer Circle bus route 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post It's Your Round Posted July 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 12, 2022 Birmingham is full of fun. It’s full of tits, fanny and the Villa. There’s your three reasons. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 28 minutes ago, Wainy316 said: 1. It's bloody great 2. It's bostin' mate 3. It's bloody bostin' Brownhills market ay that far away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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