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Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: match.media@avfc on November 03, 2010, 11:14:46 AM
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Hi All,
I work in the club's Media Department and have opened this account to try and get your input on what you would like to see in and around the ground on a match-day through the various media outlets we have.
These include the concourse and hospitality TVs, the large screens in the Holte and North Stand car parks, the large Holte End screen and the new video scoreboard.
Hopefully this will open a channel of communication to make the match-day experience better. You are the people in and around the stadium, so we are open to any reasonable suggestions about what you would like to see and hear.
Thanks
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Great start; those three thousand 'clowns' were quite funny on Sunday.
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could you tell us the thining behind the "new Video scoreboard" instead of putting the old Giant Video Screen back?
Surely a Full Video Screen does the same job and more than a "Video Scoreboard"
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Tough one, we're more used to watching what we're given.
Thinking cap time !!
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Has the large screen at the opposite end to the Holte gone for ever, never to be seen again?
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Nigel Kennedy playing in Villa shirt wouldn't be a bad 'filler' ?
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Thanks for your thoughts so far.
- Removal of the large video screen was incorporated into one of the Club's most recent renovation projects conducted on the North Stand's R-Block this past off-season. It was undertaken as part of ongoing efforts to improve certain aspects of Grounds. At the present time, there are no immediate plans for its replacement; however, to help with the communication of pre-match video and player-specific information during the match, we are experimenting with various video content formats that can convey this type of information from the new (video system) located above the Cornerflag. We will endeavor to continually address the concerns expressed and hopefully develop a solution that meets with everyone’s approval.
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OK, here's my list.
1. The Plasma TV's in the concourse (am talking about Holte End Upper) a lot of the time just show adverts, and the same adverts over and over again. Recently this has improved and it shows the live game on Sky Sports (if there is one) which is great. A lot of the time the sound is off though for some reason. Get the sound on and all will be well. When that game is finished please show the same footage that the people looking at the screen in the ground are watching.
2. Stop closing the shutters in Ramsay's bar 30 minutes before KO. Pointless rule that has been in place for years but has no real explanation whether it is a club rule or a Premier League rule I don't know. Sunderland fans have a bar where they can drink through glass/perspex. People in executive boxes can watch the whole game through glass/perspex whilst drinking. I know it needs to close to stop fans staying downstairs and watching the game but why not close them 10 minutes before rather than 30?
3. Re-instate the TV screen at the North Stand end. Was really useful for replays, seeing the teams etc. Can see no reason for it's disappearance.
4. The tannoy in the Holte Upper can barely be heard it's ridiculous. Drive up to Hillsborough and listen to their PA, like being in the Ministry of Sound nightclub. Get the same people who put that in to put ours in.
There are probably more but that's it for now - simple! ;)
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Would it be possible to put Sky Sport's New's on the screen or have a live match on before kick off.
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Thanks for your thoughts so far.
- Removal of the large video screen was incorporated into one of the Club's most recent renovation projects conducted on the North Stand's R-Block this past off-season. It was undertaken as part of ongoing efforts to improve certain aspects of Grounds. At the present time, there are no immediate plans for its replacement; however, to help with the communication of pre-match video and player-specific information during the match, we are experimenting with various video content formats that can convey this type of information from the new (video system) located above the Cornerflag. We will endeavor to continually address the concerns expressed and hopefully develop a solution that meets with everyone’s approval.
As as Holte End season ticket holder for many years I was very unhappy to see the screen on the North Stand was removed. I was even more unhappy to see the pitiful little screen by the cornerflag which replaced it. If this screen is what you are referring to as an experiment, in my opinion its not up to scratch. The main thing for me and possibly thousands like me is to have that screen replaced as soon as possible. I personally think it was bad form to remove it especially as it faces one of the largest and consistently most populated stand in the ground. I know this sounds very blunt and critical but I think I have to be honest and make you aware that removing the large screen was a very big mistake in my opinion.
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Thanks for your thoughts so far.
- Removal of the large video screen was incorporated into one of the Club's most recent renovation projects conducted on the North Stand's R-Block this past off-season. It was undertaken as part of ongoing efforts to improve certain aspects of Grounds. At the present time, there are no immediate plans for its replacement; however, to help with the communication of pre-match video and player-specific information during the match, we are experimenting with various video content formats that can convey this type of information from the new (video system) located above the Cornerflag. We will endeavor to continually address the concerns expressed and hopefully develop a solution that meets with everyone’s approval.
As as Holte End season ticket holder for many years I was very unhappy to see the screen on the North Stand was removed. I was even more unhappy to see the pitiful little screen by the cornerflag which replaced it. If this screen is what you are referring to as an experiment, in my opinion its not up to scratch. The main thing for me and possibly thousands like me is to have that screen replaced as soon as possible. I personally think it was bad form to remove it especially as it faces one of the largest and consistently most populated stand in the ground. I know this sounds very blunt and critical but I think I have to be honest and make you aware that removing the large screen was a very big mistake in my opinion.
I agree. Fair enough it had to be taken down for the renovations but why not put it back up afterwards?
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Unfortunately with the tannoy system being as poor as it is (throughout the ground, I believe) and, according to the General, will not be upgraded till the North Stand is re-built, then I feel that there is little need for interviews/match day presenter making announcements etc. as they cannot be heard. Announcements should be shown on the screens, both inside the refreshment areas and outside on the big screen and the other screens.
As already mentioned, the showing of the live match pre kick off and/or Sky Sports news will be very welcome in the concourses. These should terminate at least 10 minutes before kick off so that spectators hopefully take their seats prior to the teams taking the field.
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Would it be worth merging this thread with the other pre-match entertainment thread that was started and maybe stickying it so that it gets more attention?
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Thanks for your thoughts so far.
- Removal of the large video screen was incorporated into one of the Club's most recent renovation projects conducted on the North Stand's R-Block this past off-season. It was undertaken as part of ongoing efforts to improve certain aspects of Grounds. At the present time, there are no immediate plans for its replacement; however, to help with the communication of pre-match video and player-specific information during the match, we are experimenting with various video content formats that can convey this type of information from the new (video system) located above the Cornerflag. We will endeavor to continually address the concerns expressed and hopefully develop a solution that meets with everyone’s approval.
As as Holte End season ticket holder for many years I was very unhappy to see the screen on the North Stand was removed. I was even more unhappy to see the pitiful little screen by the cornerflag which replaced it. If this screen is what you are referring to as an experiment, in my opinion its not up to scratch. The main thing for me and possibly thousands like me is to have that screen replaced as soon as possible. I personally think it was bad form to remove it especially as it faces one of the largest and consistently most populated stand in the ground. I know this sounds very blunt and critical but I think I have to be honest and make you aware that removing the large screen was a very big mistake in my opinion.
As someone who sits in the Upper Trinity, I am of the same view - appalling decision.
The tacky thing 'replacing' it, however temporary is very Tamworth FC *.( place any non league club here*)
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I understand the explanation as to why the video screen in the North / Witton corner was taken down, but I wonder if the club realise how many people miss it.
Even now, I'm constantly looking up to see it, forgetting it isn't there any more. I can just about see the Holte / Trinity one, but it involves a lot of neck craning, and I reckon most of the rows behind us (G, A3) won't even be able to see it.
It has had a very detrimental effect on the way we use media on match day, in my opinion.
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A couple of ideas for the Holte and David Tarrgett Suites. If there is no live game pre match being televised via Sky etc could a licence be bought to show old Villa games via DVD? Also, on the odd occassion could we have an ex-player doing a Q&A in the Holte Suite?
Also and I understand this is not in your remit but can I add my voice to the dismay of the big screen removal from the North Stand.
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I sense a sticky thead...
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As another Upper trinity ST holder, I also miss the big screeen between the North Stand and the Doug.
As for what to show, repeats of the Inbetweeners wouldn't be a bad start!
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1) Big screen. Must come back, plenty reasons why above.
2) Wireless internet access. Due to congestion/dense number of people in a small area it's hard enough to get a phone signal to receive text messages, let alone access the 'net for half time scores and pre match build up banter. Giving fans some wireless internet access would be VERY welcome. There are enough access points in and around VP as it is at the moment, seemingly for corporate guests and staff alone. Maybe one could be created for season ticket holders, or even on a small fee subscription basis?
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I think we should have in-built TV screens on the back of all seats. Like they do on aeroplanes. And we should be able to plug in our earphones to listen to the commentary/classical music/Radio2 etc.
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Thanks for your thoughts so far.
- Removal of the large video screen was incorporated into one of the Club's most recent renovation projects conducted on the North Stand's R-Block this past off-season. It was undertaken as part of ongoing efforts to improve certain aspects of Grounds. At the present time, there are no immediate plans for its replacement; however, to help with the communication of pre-match video and player-specific information during the match, we are experimenting with various video content formats that can convey this type of information from the new (video system) located above the Cornerflag. We will endeavor to continually address the concerns expressed and hopefully develop a solution that meets with everyone’s approval.
As as Holte End season ticket holder for many years I was very unhappy to see the screen on the North Stand was removed. I was even more unhappy to see the pitiful little screen by the cornerflag which replaced it. If this screen is what you are referring to as an experiment, in my opinion its not up to scratch. The main thing for me and possibly thousands like me is to have that screen replaced as soon as possible. I personally think it was bad form to remove it especially as it faces one of the largest and consistently most populated stand in the ground. I know this sounds very blunt and critical but I think I have to be honest and make you aware that removing the large screen was a very big mistake in my opinion.
I agree with the above reply.
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1) Big screen. Must come back, plenty reasons why above.
2) Wireless internet access. Due to congestion/dense number of people in a small area it's hard enough to get a phone signal to receive text messages, let alone access the 'net for half time scores and pre match build up banter. Giving fans some wireless internet access would be VERY welcome. There are enough access points in and around VP as it is at the moment, seemingly for corporate guests and staff alone. Maybe one could be created for season ticket holders, or even on a small fee subscription basis?
I agree with this one, apart from the small fee being paid.
I am an easy man to please, all I want at half time is the score and scorers in the other prem games, and then each division's half times, I would get them on my phone if I could, not that we have many saturday games.
The other screen needs to come back.
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Big Screen to come back, and when it does good halftime news round-up, goalscorers, reports etc.
Why can't we just feed into SSN ?
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2. Stop closing the shutters in Ramsay's bar 30 minutes before KO. Pointless rule that has been in place for years but has no real explanation whether it is a club rule or a Premier League rule I don't know. Sunderland fans have a bar where they can drink through glass/perspex. People in executive boxes can watch the whole game through glass/perspex whilst drinking. I know it needs to close to stop fans staying downstairs and watching the game but why not close them 10 minutes before rather than 30?
I thought it was illegal for any alcohol to be drunk whilst in sight of the pitch during a game in the stadium whether in the stands or in the boxes.
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1) Big screen. Must come back, plenty reasons why above.
2) Wireless internet access. Due to congestion/dense number of people in a small area it's hard enough to get a phone signal to receive text messages, let alone access the 'net for half time scores and pre match build up banter. Giving fans some wireless internet access would be VERY welcome. There are enough access points in and around VP as it is at the moment, seemingly for corporate guests and staff alone. Maybe one could be created for season ticket holders, or even on a small fee subscription basis?
Totally agree this was going to be my suggestion
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2. Stop closing the shutters in Ramsay's bar 30 minutes before KO. Pointless rule that has been in place for years but has no real explanation whether it is a club rule or a Premier League rule I don't know. Sunderland fans have a bar where they can drink through glass/perspex. People in executive boxes can watch the whole game through glass/perspex whilst drinking. I know it needs to close to stop fans staying downstairs and watching the game but why not close them 10 minutes before rather than 30?
I thought it was illegal for any alcohol to be drunk whilst in sight of the pitch during a game in the stadium whether in the stands or in the boxes.
They're all Freemasons mate.
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I am an easy man to please, all I want at half time is the score and scorers in the other prem games, and then each division's half times, I would get them on my phone if I could, not that we have many saturday games.
Sod phones.
Bring back the old 1970s style pitch side score things:
"A B
1-0 1-1 "
etc, with the key printed in the program.
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I am an easy man to please, all I want at half time is the score and scorers in the other prem games, and then each division's half times, I would get them on my phone if I could, not that we have many saturday games.
Sod phones.
Bring back the old 1970s style pitch side score things:
"A B
1-0 1-1 "
etc, with the key printed in the program.
A 1-0... Shit, the reserves are one down!
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This is getting a bit repetitive, but I agree with all those who want the North stand screen back.
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Sorry if this suggestion is a bit low-tec but can't we get a couple of Aston Villa clocks back like we used to have in the corner of the old Trinity?
Would be a nice touch
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a winning team would be the best entertainment i can ask for
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another thing
When there is injury time please keep the clock running so we will know how much time left :)
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--1-- i sit in the Upper Holte,and keep looking for the blinking Big Screen ( as do the folk around me )which used to occupy the corner between the North Stand and Deadly Doug stand, i know this is repetative but it only goes to show how many of us miss the screen, to replace it with the tiddly thing by the cornerflag which shows more dam adverts than anything else, is a wee bit feeble imo, i have to really crane my neck to get a glimpse of the Holte screen, this must contravene some health & safety criteria surely???? i doubt very much if anyone at the back of K1--K3 can glimpse The Holte Screen.
Please ,please bring back The North Stand screen,
--2--The P.A. system in K1 K2 is very very very difficult to follow, it at times is neither clear nor loud,on Sunday i really concentrated and stared straight at the nearest speaker---but no joy!!
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Can only agree strongly with other comments. Sitting in the upper Trinity Stand, I feel badly let down this season because you've taken away the big screen. That has always been enjoyed, yet you just remove it. Great way to treat your season ticket holders.
So what can be improved -
Never mind 'content' because we can't see it (big screen) and can't hear it (lousy pa).
Bring back the big screen now, and improve the pa one day before I die.
There's your feedback, from so many who care, let's see it if is listened to and acted upon
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As someone who sits in the Upper Trinity, I am of the same view - appalling decision.
The tacky thing 'replacing' it, however temporary is very Tamworth FC *.( place any non league club here*)
Non-league fans don't need big screens (or even tacky replacements) to keep us amused for the few minutes before and between the actual football, we find talking to each other fills the gap admirably.
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The tannoy system is awful in every stand,all of the so called bigger teams have booming sound everywhere,should be the first thing you should get right.. >:(
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I would just be happy with Sky Sports News and any live game being shown- on the screens prior to kick off.
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I sit in Lower Trinity and really miss the big screen. Everytime I look at the scoreboard by The Cornerflag its showing adverts.
The PA system on the otherhand seems to work OK and is often a little loud!
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1. Scoreboard back and better PA system as stated.
2. Live scores coming up during our match.
3. Previous games to be shown on the concourse.
4. Advertise deals/items Villa are selling. Be that match tickets, food or merchandise.
5. Maybe text competitions before the match and at halftime you give the result and various prizes.
6. Up to date match odds on screens before the game kicks off (not sure if this is already done).
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Thanks for your thoughts so far.
- Removal of the large video screen was incorporated into one of the Club's most recent renovation projects conducted on the North Stand's R-Block this past off-season. It was undertaken as part of ongoing efforts to improve certain aspects of Grounds. At the present time, there are no immediate plans for its replacement; however, to help with the communication of pre-match video and player-specific information during the match, we are experimenting with various video content formats that can convey this type of information from the new (video system) located above the Cornerflag. We will endeavor to continually address the concerns expressed and hopefully develop a solution that meets with everyone’s approval.
Out of interest, which aspects of the ground were improved by the removal of the screen?
I can't really see much difference beyond the fact we get a better view of the old BT depot.
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As someone who sits in the Upper Trinity, I am of the same view - appalling decision.
The tacky thing 'replacing' it, however temporary is very Tamworth FC *.( place any non league club here*)
Non-league fans don't need big screens (or even tacky replacements) to keep us amused for the few minutes before and between the actual football, we find talking to each other fills the gap admirably.
I am not discussing that though - more so that that sign thing is more appropriate at a lower league club's ground.
I don't think you understand the statement.
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I am not discussing that though - more so that that sign thing is more appropriate at a lower league club's ground.
I don't think you understand the statement.
I did, but felt duty bound to defend Tamworth from your scurrilous attempts to defame them!
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I'm in the Trinity Lower and miss the big screen, so must the Upper/Middle Tier of the Trinity, Upper Holte and Lower North, that must be at least 20,000 seats. I wonder if you are charging the advertisers less for being on the single screen now.
I was also at the American Football at Wembley and the pre-match and half-time entertainment ideas they had there are worth looking at. These included things like videos on the screens that the ground could interact with (and see, unlike the promotions usually run on the screens at VP), interacting with fans, detailed updates of other games etc...
Villa Park is no worse than any other Premier League team in terms of this, but we could do some much more.
PS - Agree with Chico's post, bring back the A.S.T.O.N V.I.L.LA. clocks somewhere too please.
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Hi. Im Andy. Im a Villa Season ticket holder in Upper Trinity, and I and my wife also miss the big screen. That little thing looks like it has come off the back of a Transit in Crewe, and is a piece of tut. No one has given a decent answer as to why t'big-un hasnt been replaced. If it cost too much to run and our money was instead used to pay for Ashley Youngs new boots, I would understand, but all we seem to get is wishywashyness. The tannoy system for us tends to comically miss out parts of names, and also has the tendency to be set to "Earbleedinglyloudness", so I look forward to the day that this is phased out. Up until this point, maybe we could use a system of chinese whispers. Hopefully when the squad is then revealed, I wouldnt hear Reo-Coker as he would have become Schwienstiegger, and Carew become Drogbha. On a serious point, if I had a choice, I would like to know other scores in the football league, not just premier if possible, I am a football fan, and interested in whats going on. It will be nice in a few years to hear how the Blues are competing in the fourth tier
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I might get shot down in flames for this but, anyway, here goes: I'd simply love to see the old-style wooden scoreboards come back. The ones where a letter on the board would represent the scoreline from another match. If we go on to redevelop the North Stand in a traditional "Villa way" then I think bringing these back would go a long way in adding to the uniqueness of the ground. In fact it would totally make Villa Park stand out as place that champions the old ways of football.
I appreciate this is the twenty-first century, though, and the screens are a source of income and entertainment.
With a little ingenuity maybe we could have both? Maybe even get some graphic designers to knock up an old-fashioned scoreboard display that can be broadcast up on the big screens? The genuine article would be preferable, though, for me(!)
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I might get shot down in flames for this but, anyway, here goes: I'd simply love to see the old-style wooden scoreboards come back. The ones where a letter on the board would represent the scoreline from another match. If we go on to redevelop the North Stand in a traditional "Villa way" then I think bringing these back would go a long way in adding to the uniqueness of the ground. In fact it would totally make Villa Park stand out as place that champions the old ways of football.
I appreciate this is the twenty-first century, though, and the screens are a source of income and entertainment.
With a little ingenuity maybe we could have both? Maybe even get some graphic designers to knock up an old-fashioned scoreboard display that can be broadcast up on the big screens? The genuine article would be preferable, though, for me(!)
I love the idea of a retro scoreboard - but hang on, doesn't that mean I'd have to pay £3 to find out which game's which?
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Thanks for your thoughts so far.
- Removal of the large video screen was incorporated into one of the Club's most recent renovation projects conducted on the North Stand's R-Block this past off-season. It was undertaken as part of ongoing efforts to improve certain aspects of Grounds. At the present time, there are no immediate plans for its replacement; however, to help with the communication of pre-match video and player-specific information during the match, we are experimenting with various video content formats that can convey this type of information from the new (video system) located above the Cornerflag. We will endeavor to continually address the concerns expressed and hopefully develop a solution that meets with everyone’s approval.
I still don't understand the explanation? is it just me?
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Well Mr. Match Media. This was your idea.
What d'yer think of it so far?
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Another good piece of PR from the Villa, keep it up!
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Restore big screen at the Noth Stand. Show the match rather than stats and teams.
Screens outside show SSN or the if there live match on show that.
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Restore big screen at the Noth Stand. Show the match rather than stats and teams.
Screens outside show SSN or the if there live match on show that.
The club seems adamant that the screen is NOT being put back until the North Stand re-development takes place.
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One thing, can you please not play the Black Eyed Peas as a way of getting everyone up for the game? It's shit and embarrassing. What happened to the Arcade Fire song?
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And if you're going to play the Pidgeon Detectives, just once will do (if it has to be at all)
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1. Play Bob Marley before the game, I don't know how anyone could object to that...
2. I'm not really bothered about the North Stand screen myself seeing as I sit in the North Stand, but what I don't understand is why is it such a big deal/strain to put the screen back in place? Oviously it's quite a big deal for people in the Holte End and many have made there say about it.
3. Can we have a Jumbo Tron? Problem would be solved then...
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Thanks for your comments and suggestions so far.
After the feedback received we will be making a few changes from the Blackpool game onwards, including:
- The announcement of results of local teams in lower divisions
- More detailed half time information, including scorers
- Earlier team information whenever possible
- Live score updates from other games during the match
- Live game on concourses whenever possible
- More replays on screen. We will endeavor to show as many as possible, although we cannot show any contentious decisions.
There are a few suggestions that we unfortunately cannot implement:
- Shutters in Ramsay's bar cannot be left open due to the Licensing Act of 2003 that governs the drinking in view of the pitch
- Continuation of clock after 90 minutes
Removal of the large video screen was incorporated into one of the club's most recent renovation projects conducted on the North Stand's R-Block this past off-season. It was undertaken as part of ongoing efforts to improve certain aspects of Grounds. At the present time, there are no immediate plans for its replacement; however, to help with the communication of pre-match video and player-specific information during the match, we are experimenting with various video content formats that can convey this type of information from the new video system located above the Cornerflag. We will endeavor to continually address the concerns expressed and hopefully develop a solution that meets with everyone’s approval.
We are aware of some distortions during message transmission in certain areas of the stadium. As the system was installed some years ago, repair of its existing components is not readily feasible. As mentioned previously, we have commissioned several sound engineers to develop an overall program to correct the system - and whilst we have received their recommendations, a comprehensive solution is rather involved due to several logistical aspects of a new/retrofit system installation.
As such, a firm plan for any requisite work has not yet been programmed. In the interim, we are exploring options to manually adjust the sound levels in certain sections - with the goal to address as soon as practicable
We are also looking into the possibility of implementing some of the other suggestions in the near future.
Thanks again for your feedback and suggestions
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match.media@avfc, Thank you for YOUR feedback. Much appreciated.
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The updates of scores during the match is a good touch I think.
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Well done "Match Media".
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Thank you for the feedback and help matchmedia, the improvements will be good I'm sure!
One question I'd like to ask... why is there no continuation of clock after 90 minutes? Wouldn't fans want to be aware of how much injury there is left to play? I've never understood why the clock doesn't keep going after 90 minutes.
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Thank you for the feedback and help matchmedia, the improvements will be good I'm sure!
One question I'd like to ask... why is there no continuation of clock after 90 minutes? Wouldn't fans want to be aware of how much injury there is left to play? I've never understood why the clock doesn't keep going after 90 minutes.
I think it's because when they display 4 minutes, it might actually be 4 minutes and 30 seconds, and also you can still have added time in injury time so it's more of a guideline.
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Yes, the announcement is " there will be a minimum of xx minutes". That means the ref is perfectly entitled to play xx plus whatever he feels like, if someone is deliberately wasting time, feigning injury etc or even if there is a genuine injury which takes sometime to deal with.
If they put the clock on, then as soon as it showed xx minutes there would be all hell let loose by the supporters of the winning team.
I believe this is a Prem/Football League regulation that the clock stops at 90.
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Thanks matchmedia. Positive response
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The updates of scores during the match is a good touch I think.
That'll test the Match of the Day editors - imagine we're just about to take a corner and a scoreflash from another games comes up on the screen. Another excuse to put us last I suppose.
1. Play Bob Marley before the game, I don't know how anyone could object to that...
"Get Up Stand Up" - just to piss the jobsworth at the council off!
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No more Black eyed peas! More kids football at half time.
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- Live score updates from other games during the match
Good move. Even better move for those that actually have a view of a screen.
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Looks like we're still going to have to suffer the shyte music then !
No answer to any mentions of Bob Marley ( for example), just a verbose politicly correct reply.
It's nice to see the club asking what we want, but I am sceptical about how much they REALLY listen.
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Looks like we're still going to have to suffer the shyte music then !
No answer to any mentions of Bob Marley ( for example), just a verbose politicly correct reply.
It's nice to see the club asking what we want, but I am sceptical about how much they REALLY listen.
And it's even nicer to a) see once more the phrase 'politically correct' used as shorthand for "Something I don't like" and b) everything the club has done over the past four years and all the times they HAVE listened forgotten.
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Looks like we're still going to have to suffer the shyte music then !
No answer to any mentions of Bob Marley ( for example), just a verbose politicly correct reply.
It's nice to see the club asking what we want, but I am sceptical about how much they REALLY listen.
And it's even nicer to a) see once more the phrase 'politically correct' used as shorthand for "Something I don't like" and b) everything the club has done over the past four years and all the times they HAVE listened forgotten.
Absolutely.
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Bob marley - 3 little birds, played before kick off. To be joined in by the crowd, Ajax stylee.
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Bob marley - 3 little birds, played before kick off. To be joined in by the crowd, Ajax stylee.
That Villa1, would be amazing - and not a snidy comment in sight !
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Who's "Bob Marley" ?
Coat. Got it.
Well, you asked for it.
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Penalty shoot outs between us and opposition fans at half time. Get people to text in before kick off and randomly draw out 10 fans, 5 from each and have a shoot out. Im sure anyone would be interested in beign able to take part in scoring at the Holte End.
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Bob marley
He's a fackin' scouser. Why not go the whole hog and play "you'll never walk alone"
There's only one anthem to be played before Villa games. Hurricane Smith's
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Very quick work there match.media@avfc.
Good to see the scores from other games regularly shown on the big screen.
Another request:
Could we please have, maybe on the 'teamsheets' on the big screen, the names of the officials? Cheers
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Pleased to see the scores from other matches being scrolled across the tiny screen in the North Stand. At least it's a start.
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Yep, I appreciated that too. Good work.
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To echo the others, very much appreciated the scores. However, I was late getting into my seat, so can anyone report on the real, important issue? Whether Black Eyed Peas was played?
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How about sending the starting 11 via text to everyone on your database as soon as the teamsheets are in?
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How about sending the starting 11 via text to everyone on your database as soon as the teamsheets are in?
This is a brilliant idea as that is something I seriously miss now that I cannot see a big screen from my seat. Could you also text the opposition team with squad numbers so that we can try to work out who the hell they are. Thanks!
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How about sending the starting 11 via text to everyone on your database as soon as the teamsheets are in?
This is a brilliant idea as that is something I seriously miss now that I cannot see a big screen from my seat. Could you also text the opposition team with squad numbers so that we can try to work out who the hell they are. Thanks!
You could even get someone to sponsor it.
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Has anyone mentioned getting the wifi in the park to allow access for the people in the stands? 02 at VP never gets a signal, so would be good to be able to go on and check results etc on your phone!
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Has anyone mentioned getting the wifi in the park to allow access for the people in the stands? 02 at VP never gets a signal, so would be good to be able to go on and check results etc on your phone!
Never had a problem with O2 whilst I've been at VP.....
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Not sure i this comes under Media but perhaps you could pass it on. My gripe is with the outer colour of the back of the programme this year. Athough you have a box to tick who is playing it is then almost impossible to read. Would it be possible to change the page to white?
Also after today when we had 2 squad players not listed its hard to see whats been written on the claret background.
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No O2 signal for me either.
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I might get shot down in flames for this but, anyway, here goes: I'd simply love to see the old-style wooden scoreboards come back. The ones where a letter on the board would represent the scoreline from another match. If we go on to redevelop the North Stand in a traditional "Villa way" then I think bringing these back would go a long way in adding to the uniqueness of the ground. In fact it would totally make Villa Park stand out as place that champions the old ways of football.
I appreciate this is the twenty-first century, though, and the screens are a source of income and entertainment.
With a little ingenuity maybe we could have both? Maybe even get some graphic designers to knock up an old-fashioned scoreboard display that can be broadcast up on the big screens? The genuine article would be preferable, though, for me(!)
I love the idea of a retro scoreboard - but hang on, doesn't that mean I'd have to pay £3 to find out which game's which?
I would love this too. Used to be great fun seeing the Albion and Blues away scores going up, a one would appear for the home team and there would be a cheer then as a zero appeared a few seconds later an even bigger cheer. Football should look more at what retro things there could be, it would make the middle aged and oldies happy. It makes financial sense too, with a more ageing population generally this is going to be reflected in the demographic of those going to games.
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No O2 for me either, phone OK, 3G not a sniff.
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I prefer clocks that start at 45.00 then count down to 00.00 rather than the ones that count up.
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I prefer clocks that start at 45.00 then count down to 00.00 rather than the ones that count up.
So do I.
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I prefer clocks that start at 45.00 then count down to 00.00 rather than the ones that count up.
So do I.
If the clock has to count upwards, I prefer the second half to be from 46 - 90 rather than start again from 1.
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Can you fix the aspect ratio of the existing screen in the stadium? The output is clearly generated in wide screen and sometimes the edges of the picture is missing.
Also, I don't like the green "The match has finished, please leave the stadium" screen on the concourse plasmas at full time - it always strikes me as a bit unfriendly and "we've taken all the money we can off you, now bugger off". I'd like to see a live feed of the ground emptying, and the groundsmen doing there bit, with forthcoming fixtures at Villa Park, Thanks for your support. etc superimposed over the top.
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If the big screen at the North Stand is not coming back, then can you tone down the volume of adverts on the local DJ disco board above the corner flag?
I don't want to purchase any Nike football boots but would like to see how longs left.
thanks
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Was there a response as to why we don't read the opposition team out just before kick off anymore?
Just so VP can give it a boo and I can find out who their subs are.
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If the big screen at the North Stand is not coming back, then can you tone down the volume of adverts on the local DJ disco board above the corner flag?
I don't want to purchase any Nike football boots but would like to see how longs left.
thanks
+1 on this. It's deafening at times
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I know this has been responded to but I'm posting this again. Bring the large screen back to the North Stand. I continue to feel my match day experience from the Holte End is being negatively affected due to its absence. I've paid the best part of 500 quid for that. Awful decision.
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I would like to see the large screen back aswell sitting in the Holte End and having no screen to view you miss it.
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I would like to see the large screen back aswell sitting in the Holte End and having no screen to view you miss it.
Yes me too. I sit in the Lower Trinity but swapped to the North Stand on Saturday and realised just how much I missed it. We must be one of the only grounds in the country where the away fans get to see a screen but a high proportion of the home fans can't - especially as some of those fans are those in the really expensive seats.
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I have been sitting in the upper North Stand for the last few seasons and I have always found it difficult to read the teams line-ups clearly on the big-screen. It is either the font colour set against the background colour, the font itself or the actual size. It just always seems harder to read than it should be, and just for the record, I have perfect vision.
Another thing to do with the line-up displays, and this may just be me being an old traditionalist, but I would like to see each teams line-ups displayed in a more traditional method as in the days before displaying the teams in numerical squad numbers order (apart from the GK).
Part of the reason for this would be to do with my first point I guess, but I can never get my head round seeing the opposition’s striker’s name being placed on the official line-up where the left-back should be!
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Penalty shoot outs between us and opposition fans at half time. Get people to text in before kick off and randomly draw out 10 fans, 5 from each and have a shoot out. Im sure anyone would be interested in beign able to take part in scoring at the Holte End.
Great idea.
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I have been sitting in the upper North Stand for the last few seasons and I have always found it difficult to read the teams line-ups clearly on the big-screen. It is either the font colour set against the background colour, the font itself or the actual size. It just always seems harder to read than it should be, and just for the record, I have perfect vision.
They should try black on orange.
*wink*
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They should try black on orange.
*wink*
Ha very good, It never fails Paulie.
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I think they should put theatre style glasses in the seats in the Upper Trinity.
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If the big screen at the North Stand is not coming back, then can you tone down the volume of adverts on the local DJ disco board above the corner flag?
I don't want to purchase any Nike football boots but would like to see how longs left.
thanks
There were no adverts today - in fact there was nothing but the score. What happened to the clock?
Of course the Arsenal fans could see their screen so they had the benefit of the teams, the stats, replays - and a clock.
Dreadful decision to remove that screen.
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I know this has been responded to but I'm posting this again. Bring the large screen back to the North Stand. I continue to feel my match day experience from the Holte End is being negatively affected due to its absence. I've paid the best part of 500 quid for that. Awful decision.
I thought you'd paid the best part of £500 to watch the team on the pitch, not the screen.
As for the tannoy system, of all the grounds i've been to, ours is easily the worst and has been for quite some while.
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Hi all,
Again, thanks for your feedback.
Just a quick note to explain that we had a hardware failure which led to us not being able to fully utilise the scoreboard at the last home game but all should be fine from the West Brom game onwards.
Thanks
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Hi all,
Again, thanks for your feedback.
Just a quick note to explain that we had a hardware failure which led to us not being able to fully utilise the scoreboard at the last home game but all should be fine from the West Brom game onwards.
Thanks
Please get the big screen back at The North Stand. Please listen to the feedback on here and accept it was a mistake to remove it.
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I know this has been responded to but I'm posting this again. Bring the large screen back to the North Stand. I continue to feel my match day experience from the Holte End is being negatively affected due to its absence. I've paid the best part of 500 quid for that. Awful decision.
I thought you'd paid the best part of £500 to watch the team on the pitch, not the screen.
As for the tannoy system, of all the grounds i've been to, ours is easily the worst and has been for quite some while.
Did the screen not enhance the match day experience though? It did for me re line ups, replays etc. I feel I'm paying £500 for a lesser "experience" than was provided last year.
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I'm reading about an enhanced matchday experience and Tim Lovejoy is smiling.
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I know this has been responded to but I'm posting this again. Bring the large screen back to the North Stand. I continue to feel my match day experience from the Holte End is being negatively affected due to its absence. I've paid the best part of 500 quid for that. Awful decision.
I thought you'd paid the best part of £500 to watch the team on the pitch, not the screen.
As for the tannoy system, of all the grounds i've been to, ours is easily the worst and has been for quite some while.
Did the screen not enhance the match day experience though? It did for me re line ups, replays etc. I feel I'm paying £500 for a lesser "experience" than was provided last year.
The only thing i can suggest is that you move to another part of the ground from where you can see the Holte End screen, and then maybe you'll have your match day experience back.
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What is the actual reason the screen has gone?
There's some sort of patio-doored thing which has appeared underneath where it previously was, but there never seem to be any signs of life in there on match day.
It's at a strange angle, too - doors not facing towards the pitch.
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Remember when the best we got was the A-Z board to tell us the half-times?!
Then again I suppose we weren't forking out five hundred smackers!
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I know this has been responded to but I'm posting this again. Bring the large screen back to the North Stand. I continue to feel my match day experience from the Holte End is being negatively affected due to its absence. I've paid the best part of 500 quid for that. Awful decision.
I thought you'd paid the best part of £500 to watch the team on the pitch, not the screen.
As for the tannoy system, of all the grounds i've been to, ours is easily the worst and has been for quite some while.
Did the screen not enhance the match day experience though? It did for me re line ups, replays etc. I feel I'm paying £500 for a lesser "experience" than was provided last year.
The only thing i can suggest is that you move to another part of the ground from where you can see the Holte End screen, and then maybe you'll have your match day experience back.
Why are you ragging on me? I've got a valid point which I'm addressing to the media rep at Villa who wanted feedback. I know this feedback has been given many times but aren't I entitled to emphasise why I feel removing it is a poor decision? I don't expect to be told to move to another part of the ground from where I've sat as a ST holder for many years.
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I know this has been responded to but I'm posting this again. Bring the large screen back to the North Stand. I continue to feel my match day experience from the Holte End is being negatively affected due to its absence. I've paid the best part of 500 quid for that. Awful decision.
I thought you'd paid the best part of £500 to watch the team on the pitch, not the screen.
As for the tannoy system, of all the grounds i've been to, ours is easily the worst and has been for quite some while.
Did the screen not enhance the match day experience though? It did for me re line ups, replays etc. I feel I'm paying £500 for a lesser "experience" than was provided last year.
The only thing i can suggest is that you move to another part of the ground from where you can see the Holte End screen, and then maybe you'll have your match day experience back.
Why are you ragging on me? I've got a valid point which I'm addressing to the media rep at Villa who wanted feedback. I know this feedback has been given many times but aren't I entitled to emphasise why I feel removing it is a poor decision? I don't expect to be told to move to another part of the ground from where I've sat as a ST holder for many years.
''Match day experience'' is why they are ragging you.
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If you look at the original request from the representative of the club regarding the required feedback, it is they who mention the match-day experience. I'm responding directly to that language used.
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If you look at the original request from the representative of the club regarding the required feedback, it is they who mention the match-day experience. I'm responding directly to that language used.
I know this has been responded to but I'm posting this again. Bring the large screen back to the North Stand. I continue to feel my match day experience from the Holte End is being negatively affected due to its absence. I've paid the best part of 500 quid for that. Awful decision.
I thought you'd paid the best part of £500 to watch the team on the pitch, not the screen.
As for the tannoy system, of all the grounds i've been to, ours is easily the worst and has been for quite some while.
Did the screen not enhance the match day experience though? It did for me re line ups, replays etc. I feel I'm paying £500 for a lesser "experience" than was provided last year.
The only thing i can suggest is that you move to another part of the ground from where you can see the Holte End screen, and then maybe you'll have your match day experience back.
Why are you ragging on me? I've got a valid point which I'm addressing to the media rep at Villa who wanted feedback. I know this feedback has been given many times but aren't I entitled to emphasise why I feel removing it is a poor decision? I don't expect to be told to move to another part of the ground from where I've sat as a ST holder for many years.
I was'nt 'ragging on you' whatever that means, and i did'nt tell you to go and sit in another stand, i just suggested it.
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Thanks for the improvements so far.
Yesterday we had 1 other scores update half way through firs half and nothing in the second half. Could we be more consistent please?
Can we list the teams in formation rather than by numbers? For example 1, 6, 7, 15, 17, 26,28, 31, 33,48 and 51 is just crazy!
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Can we list the teams in formation rather than by numbers? For example 1, 6, 7, 15, 17, 26,28, 31, 33,48 and 51 is just crazy!
Ah, this is probably a hangover from O'Neill where listing them by position would have made even less sense.
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Please bring back the old North Stand Screen (http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_182980875046208)
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Please bring back the old North Stand Screen (http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_182980875046208)
How do I set this to open membership? Facebook has left me confused just recently with all the changes.
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Thanks for the improvements so far.
Yesterday we had 1 other scores update half way through firs half and nothing in the second half. Could we be more consistent please?
Can we list the teams in formation rather than by numbers? For example 1, 6, 7, 15, 17, 26,28, 31, 33,48 and 51 is just crazy!
Hi aftab235,
Sorry you did not see the latest scores. We put them up at around 55 and 70 minutes in the second half. We also showed the scores as they came in on the smaller scoreboard.
We are happy to increase the frequency of these and or leave them up for longer if needed.
Thanks
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The screens give a lot of information other than replays - for example teams, cards, goalscorers etc.
It may be a "modern" thing but that doesn't equal bad/unecessary. The fact is - it's a facilty we've had for a long while, and we miss it.
I go to other grounds and I can see a screen. In the home end of one of the best grounds in the country I can't.
If the club don't want to address it that's one thing, but the rest of the ground smugly berating The Holte End for wanting the screen back is what is pissing me off.
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Thanks for the improvements so far.
Yesterday we had 1 other scores update half way through firs half and nothing in the second half. Could we be more consistent please?
Can we list the teams in formation rather than by numbers? For example 1, 6, 7, 15, 17, 26,28, 31, 33,48 and 51 is just crazy!
Hi aftab235,
Sorry you did not see the latest scores. We put them up at around 55 and 70 minutes in the second half. We also showed the scores as they came in on the smaller scoreboard.
We are happy to increase the frequency of these and or leave them up for longer if needed.
Thanks
Out of interest, why do you stop the clock on the scoreboard between the Trinity and North stands at 90 minutes, rather than let it run?
I'm not bothered about it, I just spend a lot of my working life "creating" scoreboards, and injury time / extra time display is a fecking pain in the arse, so was wondering why you took that approach.
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Thanks for the improvements so far.
Yesterday we had 1 other scores update half way through firs half and nothing in the second half. Could we be more consistent please?
Can we list the teams in formation rather than by numbers? For example 1, 6, 7, 15, 17, 26,28, 31, 33,48 and 51 is just crazy!
Hi aftab235,
Sorry you did not see the latest scores. We put them up at around 55 and 70 minutes in the second half. We also showed the scores as they came in on the smaller scoreboard.
We are happy to increase the frequency of these and or leave them up for longer if needed.
Thanks
Thanks. I must have been concentrating hard to defend our lead!
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I accept that the North Stand screen is not being put back up in the immediate future - the reasons for this seem a bit fuzzy but hey ho - i understand that the screen will only go back up once the North Stand is renovated/rebuilt, if this is the case do we know when this is likely to happen?
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Just a quick pat on the back to those within the marketing/ticketing team. The 2 for £30 ticket deal for the Albion game was an excellent deal. I ended up taking six non villa or Albion fans to the game due to this deal. They had a superb day and spent a few quid once in the ground so I guess all helps.
Also the mobile beer sellers are also a great idea.
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Forget refurbishing the North Stand - invest in keeping us in the EPL not a club with the best stadium in the Championship.
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Thanks for the improvements so far.
Yesterday we had 1 other scores update half way through firs half and nothing in the second half. Could we be more consistent please?
Can we list the teams in formation rather than by numbers? For example 1, 6, 7, 15, 17, 26,28, 31, 33,48 and 51 is just crazy!
Hi aftab235,
Sorry you did not see the latest scores. We put them up at around 55 and 70 minutes in the second half. We also showed the scores as they came in on the smaller scoreboard.
We are happy to increase the frequency of these and or leave them up for longer if needed.
Thanks
Out of interest, why do you stop the clock on the scoreboard between the Trinity and North stands at 90 minutes, rather than let it run?
I'm not bothered about it, I just spend a lot of my working life "creating" scoreboards, and injury time / extra time display is a fecking pain in the arse, so was wondering why you took that approach.
I think it's a Premier League/FA regulation, as the timer at every ground stops at 90.
Can you imagine the scene if 2 minutes are indicated, and a team score a winner with the clock showing 93:00? It's for the same reason they don't show controversial incidents on the big screens.
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Off topic here, but on the subject of time added on, they didn't show or announce any after 90 minutes at the Sty last week.
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Thanks for the improvements so far.
Yesterday we had 1 other scores update half way through firs half and nothing in the second half. Could we be more consistent please?
Can we list the teams in formation rather than by numbers? For example 1, 6, 7, 15, 17, 26,28, 31, 33,48 and 51 is just crazy!
Hi aftab235,
Sorry you did not see the latest scores. We put them up at around 55 and 70 minutes in the second half. We also showed the scores as they came in on the smaller scoreboard.
We are happy to increase the frequency of these and or leave them up for longer if needed.
Thanks
Out of interest, why do you stop the clock on the scoreboard between the Trinity and North stands at 90 minutes, rather than let it run?
I'm not bothered about it, I just spend a lot of my working life "creating" scoreboards, and injury time / extra time display is a fecking pain in the arse, so was wondering why you took that approach.
I think it's a Premier League/FA regulation, as the timer at every ground stops at 90.
Can you imagine the scene if 2 minutes are indicated, and a team score a winner with the clock showing 93:00? It's for the same reason they don't show controversial incidents on the big screens.
Ah!
Interesting stuff, thanks for that!
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Thanks for the improvements so far.
Yesterday we had 1 other scores update half way through firs half and nothing in the second half. Could we be more consistent please?
Can we list the teams in formation rather than by numbers? For example 1, 6, 7, 15, 17, 26,28, 31, 33,48 and 51 is just crazy!
Hi aftab235,
Sorry you did not see the latest scores. We put them up at around 55 and 70 minutes in the second half. We also showed the scores as they came in on the smaller scoreboard.
We are happy to increase the frequency of these and or leave them up for longer if needed.
Thanks
Out of interest, why do you stop the clock on the scoreboard between the Trinity and North stands at 90 minutes, rather than let it run?
I'm not bothered about it, I just spend a lot of my working life "creating" scoreboards, and injury time / extra time display is a fecking pain in the arse, so was wondering why you took that approach.
I think it's a Premier League/FA regulation, as the timer at every ground stops at 90.
Can you imagine the scene if 2 minutes are indicated, and a team score a winner with the clock showing 93:00? It's for the same reason they don't show controversial incidents on the big screens.
Ah!
Interesting stuff, thanks for that!
Nicardinho is very well informed and has hit the nail on the head.
What content would you like to see on the concourse TV's pre-match?
We are thinking of alternating the TV's so that one has Sky Sports News in and the following one has our exclusive content, interviews, highlights, classic games.
Is this something that would appeal?
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It would be nice not to have constant rubbish pumped at us pre kickoff so we can actually build up an atmosphere. All this match day entertainment rubbish is what makes going to matches so dull.
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I disagree. It's good to get tothe ground and be able to see the team line up, how other matches are going, etc.
I don't think it detracts from the matchday experience. Keep up the good work i'd say.
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I disagree. It's good to get tothe ground and be able to see the team line up, how other matches are going, etc.
I don't think it detracts from the matchday experience. Keep up the good work i'd say.
Totally agree. Think its great to have that build up look at other football news, results etc Would be a bit clinical just to walk in watch a game and then go home ....
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Was in the bar in the Upper Holte before the game yesterday. Any chance you could crank the volume down a bit? I know I said it was good to have SSN, etc, but it was bloody loud. We gave up trying to converse in the end and went back upstairs to talk instead.
Thanks for the score updates. Was great yesterday with all of the other goals coming through.
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I like the score updates. Can we have a 'bing-bong' sound when one comes up so we know when to check the scoreboard like they do in Italy?
Also, at half-time, can you list all the results not just the Premier League ones? Yesterday it just showed a Villa badge after listing the Prem scores, which seems a bit pointless as I already know I am at Villa Park. Show all the scores, and in between each division have a brief advert. People will still watch for when the division they care about comes up so the advertisers will like it. Plus a lot of people have a soft spot for a lower league club... eg Walsall, Tammurf, Clyde and everybody's favourite Whoeversplayingleeds FC.
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The score updates were great yesterday, well done Villa
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I like the score updates. Can we have a 'bing-bong' sound when one comes up so we know when to check the scoreboard like they do in Italy?
Also, at half-time, can you list all the results not just the Premier League ones? Yesterday it just showed a Villa badge after listing the Prem scores, which seems a bit pointless as I already know I am at Villa Park. Show all the scores, and in between each division have a brief advert. People will still watch for when the division they care about comes up so the advertisers will like it. Plus a lot of people have a soft spot for a lower league club... eg Walsall, Tammurf, Clyde and everybody's favourite Whoeversplayingleeds FC.
ho yes please on the bong updates for the scores from other games.
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Not in favour of bing-bongs myself - too distracting. Surely it's enough to have silent goal flashes & an update of all the scores on the big screen every so often - ie. exactly as it is now.
Totally agree about having the half-times (and full-times?) from the other English Leagues - football isn't just about the Premier League. Ta very much
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Maybe the scores from just local matches, such as Halesowen, etc, could be shown?
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I can never understand how a retrograde step - i.e. removing one of the large screens to make way for a very empty space - can ever be a good thing for your customers.
Talking of retrograde steps, why have you gone back to that login?
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At the moment the tv's in the back of the Holte show a green screen asking us to empty the stadium. Could that be replaced with an up to date league table?
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I've unstickied this as there doesn't seem to be much interest as the season draws to a close.
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No problem.
I will probably try and kick start the thread when we look to the beginning of next season.