mikeyp102 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 http://tinyurl.com/9oc4beb The ground is in the shortlist for the Rugby World Cup. I hope we don't get selected. It would ruin the pitch condition and don't think there would be that much commercial benefit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted October 9, 2012 Moderator Share Posted October 9, 2012 I can imagine Jon Calderwood having kittens when he heard this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisVillan Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 God dammit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.I.C.O. Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 No thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 we saw enough of it last season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSufferingVilla Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 IMO a pitch of our quality wont have any lasting problems from just a couple of rugby matches, plus we should remember the origins of the club and that the first half of football Aston Villa ever played was rugby code. If Old Trafford is going to host so should Villa Park. Edit: I forgot to mention: Potential funds for the club for upgrades, increased business for the surrounding area and perhaps people who wouldn't usually go to Villa Park getting a feel for the place and wanting to come back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis_B Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Np thanks reminds me too much of McEcks days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBM Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 a bunch of pansies putting their heads between each others thighs, no thanks, darnt think about the cost to replace the pitch after those oggars have trampled all over it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 We have one of the best pitches which would just get ruined. I really hope this doesn't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted October 10, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted October 10, 2012 There's somethign ironic about someone on a football forum calling rugby players "pansies" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KjParton Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Unsure on this one. Could be beneficial to the club business wise, but could also damage the pitch :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummybloke Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 most kicking takes place with tees now rather than slamming the heel of the boot into the ground and twisting to place the ball. so really it is only the scrums which may cause extra wear to the pitch, i cant imagine the tackling and running would be any worse and the diving? well bale will be coming to villa park later this season so it will see lots of action there. as mentioned though, it may bring flash backs of the ginger gibbon and his prefered tactics the plus sides will be rugby fans coming to a football ground which they might not previously have done and enjoying the facilities and then wanting to know more about the club, media interest, the club being shown all around the world providing extra revenue from advertising at the event and possibly after the event hopefully we would host games better than holland v iceland, we need a NZ or Aussie or South Africa game, we wont be getting an England game, because they will always be in London as we all know, London IS England and everywhere else is a stop off on your way to England... i mean London Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted October 10, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted October 10, 2012 I don't think a couple of Rugby matches would do any damage to the pitch that couldn't be fixed by the time the season starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I don't think it would damage the pitch at all really. If its more money for the club then why not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogso Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 The ground staff did a great job of getting the pitch ready in time for the new season after the Take That shows, I'm sure they would do likewise again if the ground was used for Rugby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Might finally give Hutton the chance of a game if he changes his nationality quickly enough to one of the teams playing at VP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 It will only host a few games so the pitch will be grand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 If that pitch can withstand my frame lumping about the turf, it sure as hell can take a rugby game or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islingtonclaret Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Yes please. International Rugby match = good business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 The publicity (and possible revenue) the ground/club would get can only be beneficial to us. Agree with brummybloke though in that the ground would need to host a top tier team like NZ, South Africa or Australia (even Argentina) for it to be worth it I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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