Only2McInallys Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Luxury.Pure luxury. Can you imagine if you were a fan of our neighbours who seem to be missing quite a few chromosomes. We have one of the most perfectly designed stadiums in world football,we have beautiful colours for our shirts,we have won trophies,one of my friends is a Newcastle supporter and they have won nothing for 50 years. We have intelligent and nuanced fans..........................................well maybe. Supporting Villa is a test,a really big test a bit like one of those SAS programmes where people do extreme things. But you have to endure because what’s the alternative supporting some faceless conglomerate or following another sport like rugby. As the eagles sang you can check out any time you want but you can never leave. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 On 20/10/2022 at 21:29, bendixen35 said: Good bye Villa For 40 years you brought me very little pleasure and mostly a lot of pain. For 40 years I was a faithful fan, but I cannot be a part of this anymore. I cannot be a fan the way you have been treating me. For 40 years U never really were a soccer inspiration - always sticking to the old style british ugly hoofing soccer, playing with fear. For 40 years you have taken the money out of hard working people and wasted it on mediocre players, and skilled agents. With no real consequenses - as the fans seems happy as long as they are part of something, no matter what. Hopefully you will bring the fans something in the future - it was not to be in my time. Bye For some reason I am hearing this as a song - a slow, mournful country and western refrain. Try it and see what I mean. (BTW this is a compliment - it is beautifully written) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QldVilla Posted October 22, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted October 22, 2022 I think the comments reflect what most of us have been feeling. Last month I stopped renewing my Optus Sport account because I was over waking up at 1, 2, 3am in the morning and paying to watch this dross. A new manager will be appointed, and we will go again as I have for the past 46 years. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 (edited) Supporting a football club is one of the most irrational pursuits imaginable. But it's become fundamental for me. For better or worse. Edited October 22, 2022 by maqroll 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Got to say, of all the many low points in our time as Villa fans, this one is by no means the worst. We have a decent squad, we’re in the Premier League, we’ll probably turn it around and live to fight another day. Could be a lot worse. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted October 22, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted October 22, 2022 10 hours ago, Don_Simon said: I'm 39. I agree with him / her wholeheartedly, lots of disappointment and very little joy. european nights, cup wins, cup finals, all but 4 of the last 40 years in the top flight, over 50% of which in the top half the last 10 years or so have been wank, agreed, but if you think most of the last 40 have been i'd find another hobby if i were you, cause if you haven't taken much joy from your time as a villa fan then we're probably not going to give you any anytime soon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_Simon Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 10 hours ago, tomav84 said: european nights, cup wins, cup finals, all but 4 of the last 40 years in the top flight, over 50% of which in the top half the last 10 years or so have been wank, agreed, but if you think most of the last 40 have been i'd find another hobby if i were you, cause if you haven't taken much joy from your time as a villa fan then we're probably not going to give you any anytime soon This is an incredible take! I'm out for beers now, but tomorrow will come back with a break down of my nearly 40 years as a Villa fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted October 22, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted October 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, Don_Simon said: This is an incredible take! I'm out for beers now, but tomorrow will come back with a break down of my nearly 40 years as a Villa fan. cant wait... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted October 22, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted October 22, 2022 Wonder what he will do at 2pm tomorrow? The possibilities are endless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DaveAV1 Posted October 23, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 23, 2022 In my lifetime, I’m 59 and have been going to Villa Park for over 50 of those years, we’ve been relegated and promoted between the old third division and back, we’ve won the league cup 4 times, we’ve been Champions of England, Champions of Europe, nearly gone bust twice, probably more if we knew the truth. Supporting Aston Villa has always been a rollercoaster of emotions but never boring. We have a magnificent ground that promises to get even better and has been our home for over 130 years, our history and the history of football in England seeps from it’s walls. If you’re looking for guaranteed joy you’re probably following the wrong sport and definitely the wrong team. But if you can look crushing disappointment straight in the eye, still show up for more and be occasionally rewarded with the greatest of highs then you can say you’re a real member of a wonderful family. A family that will laugh and cry with you, sing with you and sometimes swear at you but will always be yours. You may occasionally get some, but you can’t be in it for the glory. Supporting the Villa is like climbing a mountain you do it because it’s there and it’s magnificent. The booze helps too. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beastmix Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 It's all part of the 'Crazy Train' Villa experience. We all bond together over the perpetually inexorable misery and disappointment! A good ol' balti pie eases the pain, I find. There'll be another Peace Cup victory soon enough though... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpid Posted October 23, 2022 Administrator Share Posted October 23, 2022 4 hours ago, DaveAV1 said: We have a magnificent ground that promises to get even better and has been our home for over 130 years, our history and the history of football in England seeps from it’s walls. 125 years. Villa Park opened in 1897. Agree with the rest though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 4 minutes ago, limpid said: 125 years. Villa Park opened in 1897. Agree with the rest though. I wasn’t sure on the date and guessed without Google or asking @TRO who was there for the first match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpid Posted October 23, 2022 Administrator Share Posted October 23, 2022 Just now, DaveAV1 said: I wasn’t sure on the date and guessed without Google or asking @TRO who was there for the first match. I've refused to set foot in this "park" until we restore the name to "Lower Grounds". Bring back the polar bear enclosure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 (edited) I think a few keyboard warriors need to get off his back. Moment of weakness. We all get absolutely furious and fed up at the Villa from time to time. It’s part of supporting us. Sometimes people just need to vent and then they feel better. No need for some of the comments I’ve seen and name calling. He’s a Villa fan too. We can’t all be ‘Super Happy Clapping Villa Are Always Amazing I’m A Better Fan Than You’ weirdo’s. Edited October 23, 2022 by Ingram85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 23 minutes ago, limpid said: I've refused to set foot in this "park" until we restore the name to "Lower Grounds". Bring back the polar bear enclosure. A proper traditionalist. We need to embrace the spirit of Archibald Leitch when designing the new North Stand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villadevon Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Hastey?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen_Evans Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 54 minutes ago, DaveAV1 said: A proper traditionalist. We need to embrace the spirit of Archibald Leitch when designing the new North Stand. Alas it is already too late for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 @bendixen35you might want to turn around and come back mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc1982am Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Hello Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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