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Offline greenwichvilla

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Kids in the Lower North
« on: September 03, 2012, 12:39:13 PM »
Not sure if this is the right place to put this or not, please move if nessecery.

My little brother is fourteen and has recently moved schools, and his new mates are all Villa fans, so for his birthday I said I would take him to a game. In addition to this, my five year old daughter has been to a few games at Charlton and I took her to West Ham the other week (we sat in the Family Stand, not with the away support)

I'm looking at taking them both to Swansea, it'll be a first trip to Villa Park for both of them. My brother, I'm not so worried about as he is quite tall, but will it be OK in there for a five year old? The only reason I ask is I have never sat in that stand before and it sometimes looks like a lot of standing goes on in there. Am I imagining this?

Thanks in advance. Help greatly appreciated.

Offline Newquay_AVFC

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Re: Kids in the Lower North
« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2012, 04:15:07 PM »
Only been there the once it was a night match v Blackburn a few years ago and we stood all game. However we were in the block right next to the away support in the Witton Lane Stand. I can't remember if the whole stand stood or just our block.

Offline Dan England

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Re: Kids in the Lower North
« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2012, 04:27:51 PM »
I've taken my 9 year old on the odd occasion as my season ticket is at the back of the Lower North. She had to stand on her seat for most of the game but at nine was just about ok. Would say that for a five year old it's probably not the best place to be unless you can get a ticket in the corner near the Trinity which seems to be a bit more repsectable (and sat down).

Offline nigel

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Re: Kids in the Lower North
« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2012, 06:04:47 PM »
I sit in the family stand with my lad. There are several vacant seats by me, and else where, as the family that sat by me have moved.
Would probably suit a 5 year old better

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Re: Kids in the Lower North
« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2012, 06:19:13 PM »
Family Stand would be better for your little one.

Offline greenwichvilla

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Re: Kids in the Lower North
« Reply #5 on: September 03, 2012, 06:25:34 PM »
Thanks.

Where is the Family Stand and what are the prices like in there? The way Swansea are playing, is this is a good match to take them too to timtroduce them to Villa Park? Probably not...

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Re: Kids in the Lower North
« Reply #6 on: September 03, 2012, 06:26:08 PM »
The family stand is around the players tunnel.

Offline Chipsticks

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Re: Kids in the Lower North
« Reply #7 on: September 03, 2012, 08:06:26 PM »
In the Lower North the half closest to the away fans tend to stand the whole game, where most of the other half seem to sit, if that makes any sense.

You're much better off taking them to the North Stand Upper in my opinion - it's cheap, you get a really good view of the game, and people sit down. Sounds like exactly what you're after.

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Re: Kids in the Lower North
« Reply #8 on: September 03, 2012, 08:09:33 PM »
The North Stand upper offers minimal leg-room. Very uncomfortable indeed.

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Re: Kids in the Lower North
« Reply #9 on: September 03, 2012, 08:10:56 PM »
Villa v Swansea City
Barclays Premier League
Saturday September 15 - 3pm
Category VV game
Prices: £20 to £37 [adults], £20 to £37 [concessions*], £10 to £37 [U16], £10 to £37 [U8], £28 to £35 [adult/junior combo ticket].
*Concessions are defined as O65s, young adults [16-20], students in full-time education and members of the Armed Forces
Wheelchair Tickets: available by calling the Consumer Sales department on 0800 612 0970.
£1 ticket offer for JV-Life members in the North Stand and Family Stand.

Offline cheltenhamlion

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Re: Kids in the Lower North
« Reply #10 on: September 03, 2012, 08:33:12 PM »
Sit by me in the Lower Holte. The language will be educational but they will get a good grounding on life and football after!

Just enjoy it, the nippers will do fine.

Offline silhillvilla

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Re: Kids in the Lower North
« Reply #11 on: September 03, 2012, 08:46:48 PM »
I wouldn't recommend the north lower for A 5 year old as most people stand all game
Unless you edge round towards the trinity / tunnell where people stay seated more
The trinity lower would be my recommend but more ££

Offline villa `cross the mersey

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Re: Kids in the Lower North
« Reply #12 on: September 03, 2012, 08:54:37 PM »
I wouldn't recommend the north lower for A 5 year old as most people stand all game
Unless you edge round towards the trinity / tunnell where people stay seated more
The trinity lower would be my recommend but more ££

My seat is in the back but one row and next to the aisle - blokes in front constantly stand and stewards do not get them to sit - got a bit feisty at the Everton game.My lad , now 11 has to stand on his seat to see!

Stick to the family enclosure

Offline greenwichvilla

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Re: Kids in the Lower North
« Reply #13 on: September 03, 2012, 10:37:55 PM »
How much does it cost to sign my Charlton supporting daughter up to Junior Villains?

Thanks for all your help. Very much appreciated.

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Re: Kids in the Lower North
« Reply #14 on: September 03, 2012, 10:45:07 PM »


You're much better off taking them to the North Stand Upper in my opinion - it's cheap, you get a really good view of the game, and people sit down. Sounds like exactly what you're after.

Agree with this. Taken my kids here from about age 6 upwards. It's a good view as well.

 


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