Villa Park set to host Charity Shield in 2012

[VillaAlways]

Not far for us to travel then 
http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/aston-villa-fc/2011/12/09/villa-park-set-to-host-charity-shield-in-olympic-year/

I take it the powers that be aren't confident of us winning the FA Cup then

[PaulTheVillan]

Await jokes about being the only trophy at Villa Park for years. Yawn.

[Tokyo Sexwhale]

Jokes?

[rutski]

below the article is a dating site for men specifically looking for russian and eastern european women!  Amazing??

[DeeBoy1]

great - we can put the revenue towards paying for Jenas 

[Rick_avfc]

I think this is a good thing for the club.  extra income!  Exactly whats required at the moment.

[Pete3206]

If it's Arsenal v Chelsea or Man City, they can come and have a look at The European Cup.

[The Left Side]

Exactly Rick

[Rick_avfc]

If it's Arsenal v Chelsea or Man City, they can come and have a look at The European Cup.

And the Inter Toto cup 

[darren woolley]

Should bring a bit extra money into the club.

[dave.woodhall]

And good publicity, and will remind the world where semi-finals should be held.

[Brend'Watkins]

I see this as a 'sign'.

The last time we had it's equivalent (The Charity Shield) at Villa Park was back in the early 70's.  We played Man City and lost.

So, I wont mind the same result again as I assume they will win the league and it will mean we will have won the FA cup.

[luke25]

If it's Arsenal v Chelsea or Man City, they can come and have a look at The European Cup.

And the Inter Toto cup 

And that letter if they're lucky.

[Percy McCarthy]

It seems a long time ago since we knocked back the Olympics because we had plans to redevelop the ground next summer.

[Pete3206]

If it's Arsenal v Chelsea or Man City, they can come and have a look at The European Cup.

And the Inter Toto cup 

And the Peace Cup.