GarethRDR Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 In solidarity with the lion on the badge, he got turned around, thus couldn't find the stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLVillan Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Probably transitioning as was too representative of toxic masculinity... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 18 hours ago, turvontour said: Oddly, I thought exactly this at the game yesterday, as Bella was dancing around the touchline pre match. Stupid sexy Bella 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogso Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 A serious, albeit based on second hand info, answer - the bloke who used to do the Hercules job was woeful at keeping time and would regularly not turn up on match days, so they had Bella go out on her own (Chip got the cut after the Lerner years iirc). Bella does a great job by all accounts, and with the Hercules suit needing some work, they decided not to bother with it at all and stick with Bella. For what it's worth, I quite like the idea of seeing the three mascots back together again, Lion, Lioness, and Cub - really pushes the 'Pride' aspect and I can't think of any other clubs anything similar. Downside, those bespoke suits are expensive, need regular maintenance which isn't easy, and there's not a massive impact on the majority of the fanbase if they're there or not. Source - work with as chap who has worked for Villa for many years as a compere, MC, tour guide, pre match flag waver and so on...and has occasionally donned the Bella suit, and recently he did some goalkeeping recently for a half time competition? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted January 2 Author VT Supporter Share Posted January 2 17 minutes ago, hogso said: A serious, albeit based on second hand info, answer - the bloke who used to do the Hercules job was woeful at keeping time and would regularly not turn up on match days, so they had Bella go out on her own (Chip got the cut after the Lerner years iirc). Bella does a great job by all accounts, and with the Hercules suit needing some work, they decided not to bother with it at all and stick with Bella. For what it's worth, I quite like the idea of seeing the three mascots back together again, Lion, Lioness, and Cub - really pushes the 'Pride' aspect and I can't think of any other clubs anything similar. Downside, those bespoke suits are expensive, need regular maintenance which isn't easy, and there's not a massive impact on the majority of the fanbase if they're there or not. Source - work with as chap who has worked for Villa for many years as a compere, MC, tour guide, pre match flag waver and so on...and has occasionally donned the Bella suit, and recently he did some goalkeeping recently for a half time competition? Thanks. It really shouldn't be hard to get a new person to do the suit. Nor that much (comparatively) to get a suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troglodyte Posted January 2 VT Supporter Share Posted January 2 13 hours ago, Dillon66 said: He's transitioned into Hermione the Lioness........now doing Soccer Saturday most weekends. 11 hours ago, FLVillan said: Probably transitioning as was too representative of toxic masculinity... Are you two okay? Has someone hurt you? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mic09 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 56 minutes ago, hogso said: Downside, those bespoke suits are expensive, need regular maintenance which isn't easy, and there's not a massive impact on the majority of the fanbase if they're there or not. It's not a real lion??!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mic09 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 57 minutes ago, hogso said: Downside, those bespoke suits are expensive, need regular maintenance which isn't easy, and there's not a massive impact on the majority of the fanbase if they're there or not. On a serious note, how expensive can they be? Let's say it's a couple of grand (I doubt it - theatre productions work on smaller budgets). Surely it's not much for a football club? My son always looks out for the lions, he loves them. Especially as they are painted on the concourses so the club 'advertise' something that isn't there. Get him back. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 44 minutes ago, sidcow said: Thanks. It really shouldn't be hard to get a new person to do the suit. Nor that much (comparatively) to get a suit. There is a recently unemployed person in Birmingham who could do the job and wouldn't need the padding. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villatillidie95 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Went out to buy a packet of cigarettes and never returned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillon66 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 10 hours ago, Troglodyte said: Are you two okay? Has someone hurt you? No...why do you ask ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldarkandransome Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 11 hours ago, hogso said: A serious, albeit based on second hand info, answer - the bloke who used to do the Hercules job was woeful at keeping time and would regularly not turn up on match days, so they had Bella go out on her own (Chip got the cut after the Lerner years iirc). Bella does a great job by all accounts, and with the Hercules suit needing some work, they decided not to bother with it at all and stick with Bella. For what it's worth, I quite like the idea of seeing the three mascots back together again, Lion, Lioness, and Cub - really pushes the 'Pride' aspect and I can't think of any other clubs anything similar. Downside, those bespoke suits are expensive, need regular maintenance which isn't easy, and there's not a massive impact on the majority of the fanbase if they're there or not. Source - work with as chap who has worked for Villa for many years as a compere, MC, tour guide, pre match flag waver and so on...and has occasionally donned the Bella suit, and recently he did some goalkeeping recently for a half time competition? Are you saying that sometimes it's a bloke in a Bella suit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogso Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 9 hours ago, Talldarkandransome said: Are you saying that sometimes it's a bloke in a Bella suit No comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted January 3 Author VT Supporter Share Posted January 3 11 hours ago, Talldarkandransome said: Are you saying that sometimes it's a bloke in a Bella suit Is that why she keeps touching herself? I mean, you would wouldn't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 This thread has moor pages than the assistant manager ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaJ100 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 First he cancels north stand then that tight arse Heck sacks off Hercules to save a grand on a new costume! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillon66 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 1 hour ago, VillaJ100 said: First he cancels north stand then that tight arse Heck sacks off Hercules to save a grand on a new costume! His plan is for a new mascot to replace him..... Step forward 'Heckules the Liar'..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hev Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 We have all wondered where Hercules is - bring him back and Chip too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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