sparey16 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Was having this conversation with the bloke next to me in upper holte on Saturday. What do you think regarding the dug out, should it be kept like it is, so the bench and normal plastic seats? Or posh racing, comfy seats like at Old Trafford. Personally id rather it be kept as it is, because the players arent meant to be enjoying their time on the bench and should want to play, however this guy said it makes the ground look crap... whats your view? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NulliSecundus Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Agree they should be kept as they are. Players ought to be reminded why they are on the bench! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted October 19, 2009 Moderator Share Posted October 19, 2009 Next to no chance of this happening, i can just imagine O'Neill's reaction if asked; "there are seats in the dugout?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Agree they should be kept as they are. Players ought to be reminded why they are on the bench! That is the way the board and management feel too according to the general. Players should get all comfortable on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparey16 Posted October 19, 2009 Author Share Posted October 19, 2009 Trent, i was saying it would happen, i dont think it will, MON doesnt seem the type of manager to let players enjoy time on the bench, just wondered people's views Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YLN Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I heard it was one of the main reasons that Gary Cahill didn't want to stay and fight for his place ITK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reality Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 No lounging around during a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted October 19, 2009 VT Supporter Share Posted October 19, 2009 I think the General said MON was given the option and he said "no" to a luxurious dugout, and quite right too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sled Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I'm more bothered about what opposition players and management think. Do they think our dugout is a disgustingly cramped and uncomfortable throwback to the 20th century, a total embarrassment, bringing memories of players with 1930s hairstyles and fans on the terraces gobbing lukewarm Bovril at them from behind? They do? Good. Keep it as it is then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion-heart Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I'm more bothered about what opposition players and management think. Do they think our dugout is a disgustingly cramped and uncomfortable throwback to the 20th century, a total embarrassment, bringing memories of players with 1930s hairstyles and fans on the terraces gobbing lukewarm Bovril at them from behind? They do? Good. Keep it as it is then. I can't believe I actually agree with something sled has written Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sting Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 We should change the dugout to rather large comfy seats so that Heskey doesn't want to come on anymore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulTheVillan Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 They should be like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born-Not-Made Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Leave them as it is. Martin O'Neill is in charge, the custodian of the football club, and he doesn't want them. And I have to say I agree with him 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sled Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 They should be like this Is that the Hawthorns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheVillan Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Jeez, can't believe the 'small club syndrome' here. Of course we need to get Rocaro seats in and have a proper players and coaches area. Isn't this just another case of upgrading our stadium or do we want to stay down there with the wannabies ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion-heart Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Sorry Tim, don't agree, the dugout should be last on the list of improvements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted October 19, 2009 Moderator Share Posted October 19, 2009 Jeez, can't believe the 'small club syndrome' here. Of course we need to get Rocaro seats in and have a proper players and coaches area. Isn't this just another case of upgrading our stadium or do we want to stay down there with the wannabies ? Ah yes posh seats for the subs, nothing says ambition like posh seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emma_villan1 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I do really like the nice 'cool' seats think they look really good, but not for Villa Park shows some tradition and I agree with everyone saying people should not be having a nice comfy relax on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juantastic9 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I have only one response in mind for this.... "it's your rules my lord, it's your rules!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sled Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Uncomfortable rusty seats in the dugout. In the passage leading to the pitch some nice old prints over on the opposition side of players being stretchered off with a coat over their head after a butchering by Frank Barson, George Curtis or Andy Lochhead. Something like 'This is Anfield' but much more macabre and threatening. Dear old Albert, the 88-year-old Visitors' Dressing Room Attendant, snot streaming from his nose, nice clean white coat already soiled by the afternoon's first three attacks of diarrhea. No, change that to dear old Douglas, well it'd give the old duffer something to do. His young protege Noel Blake looking after their belongings during the match. A dressing Room Ghost. A personal handshake and smile from Craig Gardner. Loud Black Sabbath music as they come out on to the pitch. Make Villa Park a fortress. The dugout is already in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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