It’s only a quick one, but it’s something I’ve often thought about too. I’m really not convinced the plan to rebuild solely the North stand has ever been the solution and it should be the Witton lane that should be rebuilt too, even if it means you have to pay the residents on that side loads of bunce to accept being kicked out.
I just don’t get the idea of the North stand. It used to be where the opposition fans went and you abused each other and supported your club. While it’s better than it used to be (I remember sitting up there in the 90’s and it was bleak) it’s still not good imo.
Rebuild the North stand and then build a new Witton lane at the same height.
But most importantly, don’t wrap it. Retain the seperate stands, because that’s what people like about Villa Park, I think. It’s traditional.
However, here’s the view that made me post this;
“Apparently there are now 30,000 fans on the waiting list for a season ticket, my uncle has reliably informed me. Despite being a season ticket holder, he hasn’t been able to get me two tickets together for the Burnley match so I won’t be taking my 6 year old lad to his first game. Very disappointed and the little man will be gutted.
I’ve said it before, but going through all the rigmarole of redeveloping the North Stand for only a 15,000 increase in capacity seems mad! Go as high as you can behind the goal and wrap it with the Doug Ellis, I say! In fact, why not do it in two stages: the North Stand massive two tier development first (as big as it will go), followed by the levelling of the Doug Ellis and another two or three tier monster to join it! Leaving the iconic Holte End and Trinity Road as stand alone landmarks. A perfect balance of tradition and modern progress. St James’ Park is a very good example, with the massive redevelopment wrapping with the lower original stand. 55,000 is not enough and limits the club’s seemingly unlimited potential!!
I want some tickets! 🙁”
Cash and Diaby have offered nothing. Watkins has been isolated and Ramsey is still rusty. Only Kamara looks decent so far. Emery realising without Luiz we aren’t the same going forward.
I had a bad feeling about this game before kick off and it looks like we are going to drop points unless Emery has a half time masterclass.
Diaby and Cash haven’t really got involved and Ramsey has been invisible by his standards.
Martinez apart, none of them have been good yet.
Massively missing Luiz, I agree. He’s like the glue, isn’t he?
We need to be so much more ruthless in front of goal, wasted our good opportunities big time. Should have been 2 up before that awful Brentford goal went in. I don’t get our corners at all, why not just put it in the box and give your tall players a chance to get on the end of it and have 1 or 2 on the edge if the ball is cleared to recycle and work another cross or shot. These short corners have been terrible. I don’t see us getting a win now, Brentford are too organised more likely they go 2 up just like the Forrest game all over again.
Changes at half time me thinks.
Has the word ‘playingitoutfromtheback’ been added to the dictionary this year?
We look a bit more decisive this half…
Bailey on for Diaby?
Or is there a reason he’s not started?
Tielemens?
Both carrying slight knocks I read yesterday…
He’s got to change this.
No energy – think Villa are hitting a wall similar to Newcastle.
Send him off!!!!!
Ben Mee is a f’kin disgrace.
Ben Mee, otherwise known as “Fuck” surely has to go off for that?
Scumbag Ben Mee trying to cripple another of our players. 🤬🤬🤬
Brentford have been a bit grubby in their dealings today.. Come On Villa!!!!!!
Moreno!!!!!!!!
They have, Bum Bum. But we’ve f***** them, nonetheless.
“Who the fucking hell are you?”
That’s who we are mate.
Have that. Moreno 1-1
Ollie!
2-1!!!
Come on!
Is it me, or is Luca Digne today’s referee?? 🤣
I think he’s a ringer for Shaun Hughes (:
Ollie let himself down there, imo.
Why would you want to disrespect your old club’s fans?
Poor, even if they had been giving him stick 🙁
Personally, I love it, Badger. Shows we’re not a soft touch anymore. There’s a don’t f*** with us attitude and I love it. Long may it continue!
And don’t forget the context of the match; they’ve really tried to rough us up today!
OOOONAI! OOOOONAI!
Mee has always been a dirty sod and got his cumuppence – Brentford have played well but Mee has let them down big time.
Brentford are just kicking our players now
Exactly, Hitch.
Totally with you on that Badger. We could have lost Konza for 3 games because pass that
How can a player blatantly run into Martinez and not get a red? That’s shocking.
As for Bailey’s backpass, jeez.
Now they’re throwing themselves to the ground!