villa-revolution Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 To all the brave hardy souls who turned up at a bitterly cold Villa Park last night to support our claret & blue heroes I would just like to say "WELL DONE" lads & lasses your loyalty & commitment are without question, especially on the back of such a depressing F A Cup exit at Arsenal. The fella who sits next to me travelled all the way up from Newton Abbot & had to cross all types of ice/frost/snow bound terrain for the privilege of watching Warnock's demonstration of how to head in the perfect own goal at The Holte End! ( Cheers for that Stephen! ) As for me, well I'm only a paltry 3 miles, 272 Yards & 7 inches from our sacred home , but the person that I would like to identify is the UK based fan who travelled the furthest yesterday to watch this match. Who ever you are, ( man, woman or child) step forward now & TAKE A BOW SON! TAKE A BOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadlyDirk Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Newton Abbott? That's an incredible distance!! I concur with your words sir, Take a Bow indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brommy Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 It was very cold but after an average (not dire!) 40 minutes and a couple of howlers, the last 50 minutes made up for it. There was a good atmosphere in the centre of the Upper Holte with the few mutterers more than drowned out by some apreciatative applause at the final whistle. Considering this season's poor home form, the alleged hatred for our manager, the freezing cold and low key mid-week opposition the predictions of 28k proved unfounded. I'm glad those who are able to get to Villa Park have kept the faith and were rewarded with an entertaining match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodytom Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Doncaster - 4 hour round trip. Worth every moment of it - after the first 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 7 hour round trip (well actually more given the traffic) from Kent for me. Been to about 8 home games this season. On the whole I think I've wasted my money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Not as far as Newton Abbott but it's still over three hours from here in Leeds on a Megabus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherl Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I live just outside bristol and when I drive back I always stop at strensham services on the m5. It's always full of villa fans - the club has a great following and makes me proud!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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