Steve Round

[PeterWithesShin]

On being in big crowds at Villa park, I may be rambling in the mists of time but, I was there when we played Preston in the sixth round of the FA Cup and the few functioning brain cells that remain to me tell me the crowd was 68/69k.  My old man reckoned it was 70+.  I'll have to check.

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[cdbearsfan]

We had 74,000 in for Walsall, once.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

On being in big crowds at Villa park, I may be rambling in the mists of time but, I was there when we played Preston in the sixth round of the FA Cup and the few functioning brain cells that remain to me tell me the crowd was 68/69k.  My old man reckoned it was 70+.  I'll have to check.

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Looks like Hilter was in the crowd.

[dave shelley]

On being in big crowds at Villa park, I may be rambling in the mists of time but, I was there when we played Preston in the sixth round of the FA Cup and the few functioning brain cells that remain to me tell me the crowd was 68/69k.  My old man reckoned it was 70+.  I'll have to check.

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Thanks PWS, I had a fair idea I was right.  I remember the build up to that match, it was all about Tom Finney and him going to reach the cup final.  Villa played well that day.

 The crowd was massive as you can imagine and the old lad was insistent that the gate was well in excess of 70k.  I wasn't that old so I believed him, still do. 

That was the biggest crowd I ever stood in at Villa Park, and I attended many,many semi-finals that always had big crowds.  Always had tremendous atmosphere.

[brentastonb6]

It'll be interesting to see how many daytrippers we might attract if we are in the Premier League and HS2 is up and running. We would still be easier to get tickets for than most top-flight London clubs.

If the football is good, the fans will come from the Birmingham and the Midlands, we won't need daytrippers. The only thing that could have a negative impact on it would be a tough economic climate.

You’re right Rudy but I saw some figures from the English Tourist board showing 5000 overseas visitors per home match for Liverpool,Man Utd and Arsenal ( I’m assuming that includes Ireland ) I think our City’s hotels, bars ,clubs and restaurants would be happy with that.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

It'll be interesting to see how many daytrippers we might attract if we are in the Premier League and HS2 is up and running. We would still be easier to get tickets for than most top-flight London clubs.

If the football is good, the fans will come from the Birmingham and the Midlands, we won't need daytrippers. The only thing that could have a negative impact on it would be a tough economic climate.

You’re right Rudy but I saw some figures from the English Tourist board showing 5000 overseas visitors per home match for Liverpool,Man Utd and Arsenal ( I’m assuming that includes Ireland ) I think our City’s hotels, bars ,clubs and restaurants would be happy with that.

I just love the fact we are still a traditional club. Our support is ace.

[footyskillz]

What exactly does he do?

I read he's been with Manchester United as assistant manager and heard of his Everton connection.

20 years in premier league knowledge but seems like an old boys network.

Got the gig here at villa Park probably due to connections but I starting if not always dubious to how he approaching things as a technical director.

I imagine Bruce will still be  given chance and fails his mate davy moyes would be in.

[berneboy]

Steve Round has now officially left the club. No reason given.

[Drummond]

FFS.

[mcgrath_85]

I would’ve sacked him even if we’d been promoted. He’s pretty much failed in his job role hadn’t he?!

[Toronto Villa]

Does it mean we are a little closer to the sale or just another indication that we deeply screwed?

[itbrvilla]

Not really sure what hes done here.

[The_ads]

What a fucking mess

[wittonwarrior]

Must have thought wtf with zero ability to freshen things up

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Oh dear.