LeafyVilla Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Well I work at LHR T5 for British Airways and knew the lads were flying out tonight so I went over to try and get a few autographs for my son (he's only 3 but will appreciate them in years to come), I first got Mark Albrighton's as he came out of Wagamamma's restaraunt and wished him well for the season, I had to get back to work but soon found out that I would be loading their plane thanks to my work partner asking for the job, once everythng was nearly done I got my mate to cover me and went upstairs to try and catch them as they boarded the plane, and then proceded to get Darren Bent & then the legend that is Ian Taylor, all seemed in good spirits as they boarded the plane (which left late in true BA style), As Richard Dunne passed me by I never realised what a man mountain he is, he looked huge, didnt see Gabby but he was on the flight, Ireland looked very happy, and Makoun just had a big cheesy grin, overall I have to admit this has put the fire back in my belly about AVFC and now I cant wait for the season to start.......UTV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Will we get pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted July 23, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted July 23, 2011 Any sign of McLeish? Or any questions asked about N'Zogbia? Would have enjoyed your job today pal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeafyVilla Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share Posted July 23, 2011 I couldn't really take pictures where I was which was a bit of a shame as it would have been nice to have them to go with the autographs, I didn't see McLeish but someone did say the manager wasn't there, I can double-check this by seeing if his name was on the passenger list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banger75 Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 great story mate, some of your best work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 First wouldn't be big enough for all of them would it only 14 seats on that route if i recall ? did they all go Club or did they split between first and club ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 McLeish is on a later Flight apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeafyVilla Posted July 24, 2011 Author Share Posted July 24, 2011 Split between first/club and apparently some even down the back in cattle class which I suspect would just be some of the young faces that I didnt recognise that were dressed in claret polo shirt & trousers, where as the players were all in the new yellow top (very nice) and trackie bottoms, I'm still chuckling at Ian Taylor patting me on the back and saying thanks when he heard me telling some woman who asked who he was that he was a Villa legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieB Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 There's a video & pics of the players at the airport, Ian Taylor and Sir Jack on OS. Mat Kendrick has flown out with them as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Reports today was that it's too hot to train in the day and that Barry bannan f doing the crossbar challenge hit it 3/4 attempts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodigan Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Gentle training session tonight. Players looking good and relaxed.... Going to be a great week - bring on Blackburn on wednesday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieB Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Photo of squad leaving Heathrow yesterday. Out training in HK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Just watched the AVTV features for day two of the tour and the boys look relaxed and having fun (especially Gabby and Albrighton - who looks like Young's replacement for Gabby!!!) Some good promotional stuff going on too - making me excited for the season, regardless of the transfer/management shenanigans that have dominated our summer!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieB Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 The Villa Trams & Buses are awesome! This tweet made me smile earlier We love it here in Hong Kong. Gabby's chuffed he's on the side of a bus, I've even seen a full-size Barry Bannan on a traffic bollard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokVilla Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Tickets sorted, just booked my flight and I will be getting in to HK on Saturday morning. Hopefully, will be a great day on the beer with Villa beating Chelski in the final ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roonst83 Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 I've even seen a full-size Barry Bannan on a traffic bollard That's a coincidence because I saw a full-size Barry Bannan on a Hong Kong beer mat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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