villa89 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 19 hours ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Saw an update on the Everton new stadium yesterday and it made me feel a bit jealous I'll admit It's in a bloody nice location by the sea too ain't it? It'll be open just in time for their Championship campaign. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 (edited) Shame we cannot just buy the NIA and build a retractable roof / pitch multi-use stadia… If we were in America it would be a no brainer solution… Fantasy I know ! Edited February 19 by thabucks 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrchnry Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 33 minutes ago, thabucks said: Shame we cannot just buy the NIA and build a retractable roof / pitch multi-use stadia… If we were in America it would be a no brainer solution… Fantasy I know ! Not a big enough site at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 10 minutes ago, mrchnry said: Not a big enough site at all. Not on its own no big with the surrounding parkland etc … anyhow just pure fantasy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted February 19 Moderator Share Posted February 19 7 minutes ago, thabucks said: Not on its own no big with the surrounding parkland etc … anyhow just pure fantasy Getting out of it after a concert is hard work too - and that's with just 14,000 people. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishywashy Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 (edited) Would be interesting where a hypothetical new stadium would go. You'd ideally want it a bit closer to the City Centre if you're looking to properly have full year-round use. Obviously in, or worst case scenario, right by Aston. That's probably quite a long shot. I wonder if the council might have any suitable land in that sort of area that they'd be willing to sell. I'm not really sure that a stadium by the NEC would work: it's not even in Birmingham, let alone Aston. Solihull Villa doesn't really have the same ring to it. And I don't think the NEC would be very enthused by the prospect of a rival all-year-round venue directly next door. And, of course, it's all moot if Villa do actually have no intention of moving. In which case we're still at a bit of a crossroads, as Villa Park is a 1990s stadium in a situation where any attempt to modernise it has hit various, significant roadblocks. Edited February 19 by wishywashy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichfield Dean Posted February 19 VT Supporter Share Posted February 19 What about bodymoor heath? Plenty of land round there, next to the Belfry, the M42 etc. obviously no trains though which is a big problem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrchnry Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 15 hours ago, wishywashy said: Would be interesting where a hypothetical new stadium would go. You'd ideally want it a bit closer to the City Centre if you're looking to properly have full year-round use. Obviously in, or worst case scenario, right by Aston. That's probably quite a long shot. I wonder if the council might have any suitable land in that sort of area that they'd be willing to sell. I'm not really sure that a stadium by the NEC would work: it's not even in Birmingham, let alone Aston. Solihull Villa doesn't really have the same ring to it. And I don't think the NEC would be very enthused by the prospect of a rival all-year-round venue directly next door. And, of course, it's all moot if Villa do actually have no intention of moving. In which case we're still at a bit of a crossroads, as Villa Park is a 1990s stadium in a situation where any attempt to modernise it has hit various, significant roadblocks. Co partnership with NEC on live events at Villa Park. Get them to invest in the development of the stadium (helps with FFP for us) and they get a share of stadium shows, we can only do them in the summer anyway and it'd be artists too big for the arena. Birmingham currently has no stadium for live events really, we're really behind on that. It's a win win situation for Villa and the midlands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mic09 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 14 hours ago, Lichfield Dean said: What about bodymoor heath? Plenty of land round there, next to the Belfry, the M42 etc. obviously no trains though which is a big problem. the shires mate? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mic09 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Birmingham has plenty of land available for re-development. It's not central London - take a 10-20 min walk out of the centre and you will find yourself among old warehouses and properties ready to get knocked down. Heck, look at what Digbeth is to a large extent. I think that not only is it unnecessary to build a new stadium, but there is no will for the owners to spunk a £1bn to do so. All that is needed is to build the NS (I am secretly hoping a new plan is made for an even more grand design) and think of ways to develop the Witton stand. And then you have Holte (leave as is but improve inside), Trinity (new stand that can be modernised, there is plenty of concourse space to do so) and 2 brand new stands. That would take VP to 60k, and no more is needed at this point (or most likely for another 30 years). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishywashy Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 14 hours ago, Lichfield Dean said: What about bodymoor heath? Plenty of land round there, next to the Belfry, the M42 etc. obviously no trains though which is a big problem. I think I can hear the roads in Bodymoor Heath crying out at the mere mention of this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 20 VT Supporter Share Posted February 20 Every time I come in this thread because I think there's new news it's just people talking about a new stadium It's not going to happen 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 2 hours ago, Stevo985 said: Every time I come in this thread because I think there's new news it's just people talking about a new stadium It's not going to happen If there was some way to harness the kinetic energy wasted from people on VT typing on keyboards about building a new stadium, we could potentially decommission a power station or two. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul514 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 17 hours ago, Lichfield Dean said: What about bodymoor heath? Plenty of land round there, next to the Belfry, the M42 etc. obviously no trains though which is a big problem. Are you the same person who suggested this incredibly dumb thing a few weeks ago? Its a field, with no infrastructure of any kind with thin roads all over the place. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted February 20 Moderator Share Posted February 20 43 minutes ago, paul514 said: Are you the same person who suggested this incredibly dumb thing a few weeks ago? It's a field, with no infrastructure of any kind with thin roads all over the place. Nope, that was me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul514 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 5 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: Nope, that was me. Then there is two of you -,- lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mic09 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 48 minutes ago, paul514 said: Are you the same person who suggested this incredibly dumb thing a few weeks ago? Its a field, with no infrastructure of any kind with thin roads all over the place. Well, it depends where it would happen exactly. It's not that dumb to suggest something between Tamworth and Birmingham, there is the motorway. Maybe a few new roads would be built by the city to accommodate it, maybe a tram line to stations at Tamworth/Coleshill. But that's not happening. It would cost too much, it would be a crazy project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichfield Dean Posted February 20 VT Supporter Share Posted February 20 1 hour ago, paul514 said: Are you the same person who suggested this incredibly dumb thing a few weeks ago? Its a field, with no infrastructure of any kind with thin roads all over the place. It is literally right next to the M42. I'm sure a bit of road redevelopment isn't impossible. And the Belfry never seemed to struggle with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sidcow Posted February 20 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted February 20 Let's just buy Drayton Manor. Theme Park is pre built. Drain the lake for the Stadium Bowl. Job's a Good 'un. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TRO Posted February 20 Popular Post Share Posted February 20 A new Stadium, is not such a pipedream. Many of us old un's will be gone, and nostalgia with it....Villa Park, is just 4 stands rebuilt in the 1990's on the old site. I say, build for the future, and build for the youth, and let them have their life enjoying new facilities, and attracting great players...geared for great times. Spurs, Arsenal, Man City, Everton, West Ham and it looks like United will...end up all in a new stadia.....A design could suit our traditional tendencies. should it be like "Triggers broom" because it was rebuilt in the 90's, so is the nostalgia a bit of a red herring....sure its the same site since 1897, but not the same stadium. I am not against the idea...if the funds can be found. 4 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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