Heroes & Villains, the Aston Villa fanzine
Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: not3bad on July 03, 2012, 12:47:48 PM
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PAUL Lambert’s German connections are already being put to good use with Aston Villa arranging a pre-season at Werder Bremen for Saturday, August 11.
Lambert, who won the Champions League with Borussia Dortmund and returned to the country to complete his coaching badges, has organised the practice match against last season’s ninth-placed Bundesliga team.
Villa will travel to face Werder Bremen at the Weserstadion on Saturday, August 11, with kick off at 6pm local time.
Lambert’s claret and blues were scheduled to play a friendly at Molineux that day, but Wolves asked to cancel the game because of their Capital One Cup commitments.
The Championship club have arranged their home tie against Aldershot in the newly-named League Cup that afternoon.
Villa are not due to play any home friendlies this season because Villa Park is hosting the Community Shield between Premier League champions Manchester City and FA Cup winners Chelsea on Sunday, August 12.
A busy pre-season programme kicks off with a trip to Burton on Saturday, July 14 (3pm) and also includes friendlies at Peterborough on Wednesday, August 1 (7.45pm) and Nottingham Forest on Saturday, August 4 (3pm).
Villa will play three games during their US tour later this month, taking on Philadelphia Union on Wednesday, July 18, Chicago Fire on Saturday, July 21 anf Portland Timers on Tuesday, July 24, with each match starting at 7.30pm local time.
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http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~2830470,00.html
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Good news for the German Villains.
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Lambert’s claret and blues were scheduled to play a friendly at Molineux that day, but Wolves asked to cancel the game because of their Capital One Cup commitments.
The Championship club have arranged their home tie against Aldershot in the newly-named League Cup that afternoon.
Have some of that, Dogheads
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Friendlies can sometimes be made as part of a transfer deal. I wonder...?
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Friendlies can sometimes be made as part of a transfer deal. I wonder...?
You mean.... the Karl Henry deal is now in jeopardy?
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Friendlies can sometimes be made as part of a transfer deal. I wonder...?
You mean.... the Karl Henry deal is now in jeopardy?
*Chuckle*
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Friendlies can sometimes be made as part of a transfer deal. I wonder...?
You mean.... the Karl Henry deal is now in jeopardy?
*Chuckle*
Bedsheets at the ready!!
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Dem Fokkers bombed our chip shop etc.
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Friendlies can sometimes be made as part of a transfer deal. I wonder...?
You mean.... the Karl Henry deal is now in jeopardy?
just think back a mere two months to the fear and horror displayed by some posters at the mere thought that Karl Henry could be joining us. How times have changed!
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Friendlies can sometimes be made as part of a transfer deal. I wonder...?
You mean.... the Karl Henry deal is now in jeopardy?
just think back a mere two months to the fear and horror displayed by some posters at the mere thought that Karl Henry could be joining us. How times have changed!
I know there are thousands of rumours every year, and most of them are utter nonsense, but even taking that into account, I struggle to think of a rumour regarding us in the last five years that worried me more than the thought that:
1. McLeish would still be here.
2. He'd sign Karl Henry.
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Annoyingly, I am going to Bremen in August for the first time in my life and will miss the game by five days.
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Thought we were playing Wolves that day? Or did someone forget they got relegated and start a week earlier than us?
Maybe we've sold Gabby to Bremen?
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Tell Man City and Chelsea to sod off and play at the Sty and move the WB game to Villa Prk
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Thought we were playing Wolves that day? Or did someone forget they got relegated and start a week earlier than us?
Maybe we've sold Gabby to Bremen?
It's to replace the Wolves game, as they are playing first round of Capital cup or whatever it's called now
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Gebre Selassia ITSOTP!
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Gebre Selassia ITSOTP!
Did you fall asleep on your keyboard?!
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The Capital One Cup sounds classy ... does the winning team get 0% APR, balance transfers, purchases for 12 months?
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I for one hope to see us lift the COC this season.
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I for one hope to see us lift the COC this season.
LOL
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It'd be great just to get our hands on it, kiss it and raise it high.
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It'd be great just to get our hands on it, kiss it and raise it high.
and wear the lid as a hat
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I hope we see the squad drink from the COC too. Always a great image.
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And we can all get to cheer when they parade the COC round Wembley.
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It'd be great just to get our hands on it, kiss it and raise it high.
So you want to get your hands on a COC and give it a kiss...
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Going forward, I hope home pre season games against top European opposition become a regular fixture.
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Dogheads are lovin' the COC.
I'm more of a Credit Union National Trophy man myself.
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Good news for the German Villains.
Some of them live nearby and Christian is very close. I'd love to go, but the date clashes with the Great British Beer Festival at Olympia
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I'm sure you could find a better tipple in Bremen.
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It'd be great just to get our hands on it, kiss it and raise it high.
So you want to get your hands on a COC and give it a kiss...
That's what they'll be doing with it come February.
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I'm sure you could find a better tipple in Bremen.
You could be right. Our fans that do go to Bremen won't be disappointed
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Bremen is a decent city, and the ground is pretty smart too. I am in Bremen at least a few days each month due to having to visit head-office and I think you will find Bremen to be a rather interesting place. Home of Becks! Some great bars and restaurants and they are in the process of transforming the old docks into a "new modern facility" i.e; more restaurants, retail outlets and fancy apartments.
Only problem would be with flights. Them fuckers at Ryan Air swallowed up all the direct flights from Birmingham, East Mids and Luton and now you will only be able to fly direct from Stanstead.
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Ryanair don't have any flights that weekend. I was thinking about going, but travel seems to be a nightmare!
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No flights? Ryan Air are cocks! It always proper annoys me when we are just about to take off, and some annoying fuckwit says over the intercom "We thank you for choosing to fly with Ryan Air"... I didn't choose you, i had no choice you bastards because you swallowed up all of the competition!
I think my mate will be running a coach. Premier Entertainments, I presume most of you will know Goughy. He's already on the case.
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My great-Uncle used to go to Bremen quite a lot, with work, sometimes several times a month. Although he was several thousand feet above it, and dropping bombs on it, so he didn't get to see much of it.
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... and I'm in Koln the week before. Bugger
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Will they get the COC out on the Town Hall balcony though.
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Bastard typical..........Villa are playing 50km from where I live in Germany, just after I booked to spend that week in Birmingham.
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I think my mate will be running a coach. Premier Entertainments, I presume most of you will know Goughy. He's already on the case.
Never heard of him -;). Is Goughie running a coach or doing a flight do you know? I know someone who may be interested in going by coach.
We've just booked our flights. Sure sign someone is feeling better.
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Gebre Selassie ITSOTP!
Did you fall asleep on your keyboard?!
Tried to be funny since he was linked with Villa or at least wanted by folks here. Maybe I should've written ITWSOTP.
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Ryanair don't have any flights that weekend. I was thinking about going, but travel seems to be a nightmare!
Looks like Bremen Airport's runway is closed from 6th to 11th of August so no flights are going in or out.
Next nearest is probably Hamburg.
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Just saw that on GermanWings
Due to the reconstruction of the runways at Bremen Airport no Germanwings flights will operate from or to Bremen from 6th to 11th August 2012.
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My great-Uncle used to go to Bremen quite a lot, with work, sometimes several times a month. Although he was several thousand feet above it, and dropping bombs on it, so he didn't get to see much of it.
Excellent!
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I have seen them play VFB Bochum in Germany about 20 years ago. 2nd top of the table and lost to a team which is bottom :)
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You can fly direct to Hamburg from Brum for around £125 return
Train is 40 euro return from Hamburg to Bremen takes just over an hour
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Friendlies can sometimes be made as part of a transfer deal. I wonder...?
Dunne would probably like a player called Florian Trinks
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For those of a southern persuasion, Gatwick to Hamburg on EasyJet can be done for £126 Thursday - Monday. Friday to Sunday is £145. Tempted...
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Paulie: will you be watching Bomber Command? I too had a relative who played a small part in the bombing of Germany. Somebody by the name of Harris or summat like that.
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You can fly direct to Hamburg from Brum for around £125 return
Train is 40 euro return from Hamburg to Bremen takes just over an hour
When we payed Hamburg I flew to Bremen. The bus journey to hamburg took 6 hours instead of 1.5. Missed the match so very worried of repeat disappointment.
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I fly out to Amsterdam the day before and will be staying near to Germany for a week - me and the kids will be driving the 150+ miles to witness the start of the Lambert revolution
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Paulie: will you be watching Bomber Command? I too had a relative who played a small part in the bombing of Germany. Somebody by the name of Harris or summat like that.
I will now you've just reminded me it is on. Nice one!
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All booked up. Luftwaffe flight (£128) from Brum Saturday moring to Hamburg. Return Sunday. Train to Bremen to arrive in the City about 1.30. Return ticket from Hamburg airport to Bremen 38 euros.
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I fly out to Amsterdam the day before and will be staying near to Germany for a week - me and the kids will be driving the 150+ miles to witness the start of the Lambert revolution
North Walsall Lions will see you there then mate ;)
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All booked up. Luftwaffe flight (£128) from Brum Saturday .......
I flew to Warsaw on a Lufthansa flight once and they landed so steeply that even the regular fliers looked scared. I was going to an England game as it happened and as we left the plane one of the lads remarked to the smiling pilot "grandfather a fxxxing Stuka pilot was he"
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Might go to this if I can find a cheap flight
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Lufthansa are offering flights from Birmingham to Hamburg for £97 inclu taxes etc
Go on fri 10th, return tues morning (same deal offered for a monday morning return if wish)
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Ryanair don't have any flights that weekend. I was thinking about going, but travel seems to be a nightmare!
I'm never, ever travelling with Ryanair having read Nile Rodgers' tweets about travelling with them yesterday.
Treat the British public as badly as you can get away with, if they keep coming, then they're stupid, but NOBODY disses a disco legend like that.
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I can't go now anyway... I realised last night that it clashes with Blur at Hyde Park!
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Ryanair don't have any flights that weekend. I was thinking about going, but travel seems to be a nightmare!
I'm never, ever travelling with Ryanair having read Nile Rodgers' tweets about travelling with them yesterday.
Treat the British public as badly as you can get away with, if they keep coming, then they're stupid, but NOBODY disses a disco legend like that.
Saw that alright. They really don't know how to do good publicity, do they?
As an aside, really looking forward to seeing Chic play here in a couple of weeks, supposed to be an amazing show.
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Lufthansa are offering flights from Birmingham to Hamburg for £97 inclu taxes etc
Go on fri 10th, return tues morning (same deal offered for a monday morning return if wish)
You could also take the St Pauli v Ingolstadt game in, in Hamburg at 1530 on the Sunday as well!
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Any news on tickets for this game?
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Just booked my hotel for the Saturday night - anyone know if you can buy tickets at the stadium?
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The German Villans, who will be at the game with their banner, say that there will be lots of room.
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-gIdZqSGpMRw/T_sqWe9gD6I/AAAAAAAACxQ/FE1GVDl3jaE/s400/banner_treffen_1.jpg)
Das Stadion wird zur Hälfte mit Kindern gefüllt sein; es ist der "Tag der Fans".
Es passen 43000 Menschen ins Weserstadion, wenn 25000 kommen, sind das schon Viele.
Letzte Saison gab es ein Vorbereitungsspiel gegen Fulham, da waren es 13000 Zuschauer, wenn ich mich recht erinnere.
The stadium holds 43000 and it would be surprising if 25000 came. Last year there were 13000 for a friendly against Fulham.
The day of our game is Werder's "Fans' Day", so there will be a lot of families at the game.
Apparently the away fans sit in an upper tier, 50m away from the pitch, so the atmosphere there might not be great if the ground's half empty. There's also a standing terrace for away fans.
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The German Villans, who will be at the game with their banner, say that there will be lots of room:
Das Stadion wird zur Hälfte mit Kindern gefüllt sein; es ist der "Tag der Fans".
Es passen 43000 Menschen ins Weserstadion, wenn 25000 kommen, sind das schon Viele.
Letzte Saison gab es ein Vorbereitungsspiel gegen Fulham, da waren es 13000 Zuschauer, wenn ich mich recht erinnere.
The stadium holds 43000 and it would be surprising if 25000 came. Last year there were 13000 for a friendly against Fulham.
The day of our game is Werder's "Fans' Day", so there will be a lot of families at the game.
Apparently the away fans sit in an upper tier, 50m away from the pitch, so the atmosphere there might not be great if the ground's half empty. There's also a standing terrace for away fans.
A lot of Bundesliga teams have standing areas for the fans, Why can't we re-introduce them in some capacity ?
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My mate, not a Villa fan, reckons Peter Withe is in here somewhere. Not a dancer surely? In the audience?
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I've checked and can't see anybody like Peter With in the audience. It might be because I'm still laughing too much and can't focus.
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My mate was always jealous of our triumph..A wind-up then, but a def a funny one all the same!
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The German Villans, who will be at the game with their banner, say that there will be lots of room:
Das Stadion wird zur Hälfte mit Kindern gefüllt sein; es ist der "Tag der Fans".
Es passen 43000 Menschen ins Weserstadion, wenn 25000 kommen, sind das schon Viele.
Letzte Saison gab es ein Vorbereitungsspiel gegen Fulham, da waren es 13000 Zuschauer, wenn ich mich recht erinnere.
The stadium holds 43000 and it would be surprising if 25000 came. Last year there were 13000 for a friendly against Fulham.
The day of our game is Werder's "Fans' Day", so there will be a lot of families at the game.
Apparently the away fans sit in an upper tier, 50m away from the pitch, so the atmosphere there might not be great if the ground's half empty. There's also a standing terrace for away fans.
A lot of Bundesliga teams have standing areas for the fans, Why can't we re-introduce them in some capacity ?
Are Villa still on that, does anyone know?
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The German Villans, who will be at the game with their banner, say that there will be lots of room.
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-gIdZqSGpMRw/T_sqWe9gD6I/AAAAAAAACxQ/FE1GVDl3jaE/s400/banner_treffen_1.jpg)
Das Stadion wird zur Hälfte mit Kindern gefüllt sein; es ist der "Tag der Fans".
Es passen 43000 Menschen ins Weserstadion, wenn 25000 kommen, sind das schon Viele.
Letzte Saison gab es ein Vorbereitungsspiel gegen Fulham, da waren es 13000 Zuschauer, wenn ich mich recht erinnere.
The stadium holds 43000 and it would be surprising if 25000 came. Last year there were 13000 for a friendly against Fulham.
The day of our game is Werder's "Fans' Day", so there will be a lot of families at the game.
Apparently the away fans sit in an upper tier, 50m away from the pitch, so the atmosphere there might not be great if the ground's half empty. There's also a standing terrace for away fans.
I went to the Hannover game a few years ago (the day after MON was appointed) and they just had a special window at the ticket office for Villa fans on the day. It was their "Fans' Day" too and they had a fan park with loads of beer and refreshment stalls - really good day and atmosphere both before and after the game. Hope I can get to Bremen for this one, Germany is the best country to visit as a football fan.
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The German Villans, who will be at the game with their banner, say that there will be lots of room.
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-gIdZqSGpMRw/T_sqWe9gD6I/AAAAAAAACxQ/FE1GVDl3jaE/s400/banner_treffen_1.jpg)
Das Stadion wird zur Hälfte mit Kindern gefüllt sein; es ist der "Tag der Fans".
Es passen 43000 Menschen ins Weserstadion, wenn 25000 kommen, sind das schon Viele.
Letzte Saison gab es ein Vorbereitungsspiel gegen Fulham, da waren es 13000 Zuschauer, wenn ich mich recht erinnere.
The stadium holds 43000 and it would be surprising if 25000 came. Last year there were 13000 for a friendly against Fulham.
The day of our game is Werder's "Fans' Day", so there will be a lot of families at the game.
Apparently the away fans sit in an upper tier, 50m away from the pitch, so the atmosphere there might not be great if the ground's half empty. There's also a standing terrace for away fans.
I went to the Hannover game a few years ago (the day after MON was appointed) and they just had a special window at the ticket office for Villa fans on the day. It was their "Fans' Day" too and they had a fan park with loads of beer and refreshment stalls - really good day and atmosphere both before and after the game. Hope I can get to Bremen for this one, Germany is the best country to visit as a football fan.
We got there ten minutes before the kick off and had to call in two well known Villa heavies to hold the Germans back while we pushed to the front of the queue.
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Werder announce Villa game on their fans day.
http://www.werder.de/
WERDER.DE FAN-SHOP WERDER.TV
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Ding Dong..... :) Have just found out about this Friendly match against Werder and as it so happens will actually be on Leave in Germany at my home approx 90 minutes away from Bremen.
I've checked in with the missus and she is allowing me to go to it...... worryingly she has mentioned she'd maybe like to come too >:(
So any news on tickets for this game?
Will there be a pub / area where the Villa fans are planning to meet for a few biers before the match?
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The German Villans have contacted Werder, who are waiting to hear from Villa whether they want to reserve the away end (or part of it). You'll certainly be able to get tickets on the day - it's just a question of whether you want to sit with the away fans.
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My mate, not a Villa fan, reckons Peter Withe is in here somewhere. Not a dancer surely? In the audience?
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That is just the gheyist thing i have ever seen - i am still sitting here with a face that is stunned
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Werder Bremen v Aston Villa
Saturday August 11th 2012
Pre-Season Friendly – Weserstadion, Bremen (Germany)
Kick off – 6:00pm CET
Ticket Allocation: 500
Ticket Prices
£7.50 for standing
£11 for seated
Disabled Tickets
Information to follow
Additional Information
- PLEASE NOTE AWAY SALES WILL BE BASED UPON GAMES PLAYED and does not include tickets for future fixtures until played
- This is NOT an AWAY SCHEME fixture.
- The deadline for sales for this fixture is 1pm on Wednesday August 8th. After this period, it will not be possible to purchase tickets from Villa Park
- ALL tickets are sold on a non-refundable basis
- The sales criteria outlined applies to all tickets including Disabled/Wheelchair
- Lions Club member rules DO NOT apply for sales of tickets for this fixture, all purchasers must adhere to the individual criteria as below.
- Telephone and Online Purchases will be subject to a £2 Booking Fee
- It is essential that you register and use only ONE Client Reference account whenever you wish to purchase tickets from Aston Villa, whether online or via the Ticket Office, as this will give you the ability to build-up your Booking History. This will allow you greater priority in purchasing tickets for future Category A, away and cup fixtures.
- When purchasing tickets for others, please ensure that you have their Client Reference(s) to hand in order to build up their Booking History too. If they do not already exist upon the AVFC database, please supply their details so that they can begin to build up their own Booking History
On sale dates
Tuesday July 24th: On sale to 2012/13 Season Card Holders*
Friday July 27th: On sale to supporters who attended at least 1 Premier League Away fixtures in the 2011/2012 season*
Wednesday August 1st: On sale to supporters with Home or Away AVFC Booking History*
*Strictly one ticket per client reference; remember to supply 1 Client Reference per seat to build up Booking History
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So how can a brilliant stadium like that justify £7.50 for a match and Peterborough £15
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So how can a brilliant stadium like that justify £7.50 for a match and Peterborough £15
That is how German football has been for some time now.
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Always cheaper for fans days.knock a few quid off and no top-end prices.
Still cheaper though.
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I've just boosted our sales for this fixture by ordering 21 tickets at our end for the German Villans. It would be great if we could get a photo of their banner alongside various Lions Clubs.
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I've just boosted our sales for this fixture by ordering 21 tickets at our end for the German Villans. It would be great if we could get a photo of their banner alongside various Lions Clubs.
Hoping ours comes through in time.
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Although it doesn't say so on your ticket, the match ticket also covers 2 single journeys by public transport to the stadium and back (tram no 3 from the centre/cathedral/town hall or no 10 from the station)
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Anyone know if I can pay on the day? - I am driving from Holland and staying at the airport after the game
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Well, my passport renewal hasn't come through yet so I can't go. Ball sacks.
For those that do travel, football in Germany is ace. Enjoy, you lucky bastards.
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Anyone know if I can pay on the day? - I am driving from Holland and staying at the airport after the game
If you just want one I've got one spare (standing) at the Villa end. PM me if interested. On the day you'll be able to get tickets in the home end only, and away colours won't be permitted.
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Think again Frank, you don't know what you're letting yourself in for. It's not too late to edit your post.*
*Only joking, I'm sure you two good eggs will get on.
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Anyone know if I can pay on the day? - I am driving from Holland and staying at the airport after the game
If you just want one I've got one spare (standing) at the Villa end. PM me if interested. On the day you'll be able to get tickets in the home end only, and away colours won't be permitted.
Thanks Frank for the offer - I am gonna call the ticket office tomorrow as I need two tickets - will let you know how I get on - I need the tickets to be sent pretty quick as I leave for Holland on Friday -
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Think again Frank, you don't know what you're letting yourself in for. It's not too late to edit your post.*
*Only joking, I'm sure you two good eggs will get on.
Cheeky !!!!!!
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Anyone know if I can pay on the day? - I am driving from Holland and staying at the airport after the game
If you just want one I've got one spare (standing) at the Villa end. PM me if interested. On the day you'll be able to get tickets in the home end only, and away colours won't be permitted.
Thanks Frank for the offer - I am gonna call the ticket office tomorrow as I need two tickets - will let you know how I get on - I need the tickets to be sent pretty quick as I leave for Holland on Friday -
I don't think there's any danger of our selling out! I hope your tickets will arrive in time
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If you need ref numbers, have mine and Ants. Frank can give you details!
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Just been to VP to purchase two tickets. The young lady serving me stopped half way through and said "oh you know the match is in Germany?" . That was kind of her just in case.
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You can get season tickets at bayern for around £100...
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I don't think you can however I may be wrong. Their prices are similar to PL top clubs like us. I thought they have a ST card that you buy for circa 70 euro that allows you to buy match ticket?
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Prices from last season apparently.
http://bundesligafootball.co.uk/2012/05/bundesliga-ticket-prices/
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The ticket office were unusually less than helpful in the first instance today - I asked for tickets to be sent to me by express mail but they stated this could not be done - I was told to phone the Werder ticket office if I wanted tickets - I just could not make the call centre lady understand my request - I need the tickets by Friday as I fly out to Holland on that day.
I decided to redial and got the same individual - this time I asked for her manager which she seemed reluctant to do - eventually I spoke with a manager who also stated she could not send the tickets other than first class despite me offering to pay the costs.When asked what I should do if the tickets do not show up she said I need to phone the ticket office and they will cancel the tickets and arrange with Werder for me to collect on the day - why didn`t they just say I could do that in the first place.
I also e-mailed Werder and got this response:
Hello Mr. VCTM,
yes, there will be a ticket box for guest supporters near the guest area (Westkurve).
The tickets will cost 15€ each.
The stadium is about 6 km away from the airport but we would advise you to go by bus & tram instead of car, because due to the supporters day (Tag der Fans) there is no parking space at the stadium.
Best regards
SV Werder Bremen GmbH & Co KG aA
Callcenter
Tel: +49 (1805) 937 337
Fax: +49 (421) 49 05 06
Mail: tickets@werder.de
Web: www.werder.de
Now there`s customer service!!
See you Saturday guys !!
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Prices from last season apparently.
http://bundesligafootball.co.uk/2012/05/bundesliga-ticket-prices/
Blimey that isn't too bad
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However I was at Allianz Arena for a BM v Leverkusan league game season before last. Four of us ordered tickets from Bayern and collected before the game at a cool 55 euro's each.
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See you Saturday guys !!
Looking forward to it, VCTM!
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See you Saturday guys !!
Looking forward to it, VCTM!
Same here.
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After my rant above, my tickets arrived today ! I almost feel guilty.
Really cannot wait for the day and for VCTM jnr to share in what I have enjoyed whilst watching this great club of ours.
See you guys on Saturday
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I've just boosted our sales for this fixture by ordering 21 tickets at our end for the German Villans. It would be great if we could get a photo of their banner alongside various Lions Clubs.
Any idea where German Villains will be gathering before the game?
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I've just boosted our sales for this fixture by ordering 21 tickets at our end for the German Villans. It would be great if we could get a photo of their banner alongside various Lions Clubs.
Any idea where German Villains will be gathering before the game?
Poland :)
On a serious note - i think the line up on sat must have the basis of what he intends to start with at WH the following week - unless a major injury or a well known name is bought i would think he must be close to knowing the team for the opening game
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I've just boosted our sales for this fixture by ordering 21 tickets at our end for the German Villans. It would be great if we could get a photo of their banner alongside various Lions Clubs.
The North Walsall Lions flag will be making an appearance at this one. Getting into Bremen around 12.30-100pm.
Would lve a picture with the German Villans and other Lions clubs. Where is everyone set to meet is the next question?
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After my rant above, my tickets arrived today ! I almost feel guilty.
Really cannot wait for the day and for VCTM jnr to share in what I have enjoyed whilst watching this great club of ours.
See you guys on Saturday
Next time just give your kid a bell. I could have collected with ours and met you over there before the game to pass the tickets on. No doubt will bump into you before/after the game mate ;)
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Look forward to it 8)
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Werder's proposed shirt sponsorship with the chicken farm Wiesenhof, who have been accused of animal cruelty, has provoked a lot of controversy and fans are planning a protest march from the station to the ground tomorrow. Some will be wearing blood-spattered chicken costumes.
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B-lose fans dressed up as blood-splattered chickens after that League Cup game a couple of years ago.
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I am going to leave my freebie KFC tee shirt with family bucket logo on the back at home in that case.
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Werder's proposed shirt sponsorship with the chicken farm Wiesenhof, who have been accused of animal cruelty, has provoked a lot of controversy and fans are planning a protest march from the station to the ground tomorrow. Some will be wearing blood-spattered chicken costumes.
Thanks for the warning.
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Werder's proposed shirt sponsorship with the chicken farm Wiesenhof, who have been accused of animal cruelty, has provoked a lot of controversy and fans are planning a protest march from the station to the ground tomorrow. Some will be wearing blood-spattered chicken costumes.
They can cluck off.
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Frank, Pauline, Clive, Jon et all....have a great time! I am down at my dad's 80th birthday bash in Devon but will be thinking of you and trying to sneak a look at the ipad continually to see what the score is
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I don't think we'll mind too much if we lose, Richard, as long as we play well. It'll be great to meet up with the German Villans again, to say nothing of the Knowle and Dorridge Lions. And it's a lovely day here in Bremen.
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Live on AVTV if you have it. Kick off 5pm GMT. Perfect timing to watch before seeing Mo Farah in the 5000.
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Sunny bright day in Bremen. Passing time in a suitable place near the station as hotel room is not ready yet. Need to figure out where to see Mo win the gold medal after the game.
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Absolutely disgusted. Here in the stadium in Bremen hundreds of our fans are singing Ten German Bombers. Childish, pathetic.
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Absolutely disgusted. Here in the stadium in Bremen hundreds of our fans are singing Ten German Bombers. Childish, pathetic.
We had some pond life in Nottingham last week as well!
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Did we win?
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Did we win?
3 - 3
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Absolutely disgusted. Here in the stadium in Bremen hundreds of our fans are singing Ten German Bombers. Childish, pathetic.
This is absolutely disgraceful. We really do have some idiots following our team - saw a few in Great Yarmouth before the Norwich game. The true fans need to stand up and be counted and shop these scum to the authorities.
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Sadly every football club has it's morons who follow it. It's just annoying that they're so vocal.
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Absolutely disgusted. Here in the stadium in Bremen hundreds of our fans are singing Ten German Bombers. Childish, pathetic.
We had some pond life in Nottingham last week as well!
Damn right we did,was embrassed at times in town that day
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Absolutely disgusted. Here in the stadium in Bremen hundreds of our fans are singing Ten German Bombers. Childish, pathetic.
We had some pond life in Nottingham last week as well!
Damn right we did,was embrassed at times in town that day
I totally agree with both posts. As for today, why people have to bring the war into things is ridiculous. They know nothing about it. When I watch programmes about those who fought in it, I regularly hear old servicemen showing respect to their old enemy. The muppets let the side down today.
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Nice to see people from here today at the game, my first pre season match,our style of play has certainly changed since Norwich.
I didn't think the German bombers song was sang by the majority of people IMO. Most of us were a bit embarrassed to be honest although even the guys who were singing it weren't doing it maliciously, just as a misguided pxxxtake.
We have much to learn from the way they 'do' footy in Germany. It looks completely different to what we see in the UK. Lots of families, yet even more booze around than at home.
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Absolutely disgusted. Here in the stadium in Bremen hundreds of our fans are singing Ten German Bombers. Childish, pathetic.
We had some pond life in Nottingham last week as well!
Damn right we did,was embrassed at times in town that day
I totally agree with both posts. As for today, why people have to bring the war into things is ridiculous. They know nothing about it. When I watch programmes about those who fought in it, I regularly hear old servicemen showing respect to their old enemy. The muppets let the side down today.
It all smells a bit Small Heath Alliance doesn't it. I wish we could leave all this kind of shit to them.
As a club we are better (or should be above) than that kind of neanderthal behaviour. Assholes.
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Absolutely disgusted. Here in the stadium in Bremen hundreds of our fans are singing Ten German Bombers. Childish, pathetic.
[/quoteAbsolutely disgusted. Here in the stadium in Bremen hundreds of our fans are singing Ten German Bombers. Childish, pathetic.
Very disappointing to hear that.
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Before and after the game the Villa and Werder fans got on very well together and it was lovely waliking along the river to the ground with supporters of both teams. Alan Perrins from the Lions Club really put himself out for the German Villans and arranged for them to meet some of the players afterwards. The singing of "10 German Bombers" was insulting, embarrassing and very loud (Alan could hear it from the Werder directors' box), but on balance more good was done over the weekend than harm.
As for the game - after Forest and Werder we need to learn to defend
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The ten German bomber song was joined in by a large number of the supporters in the standing section. It is England fans behaviour that I heard for the first time repeated in a Villa game in Europe. Shame on all who joined. I pointed out to a group of 3 who were bellowing out in front of me that it was disrespectful to our hosts they dismissed it as "harmless fun".
On the other side I can't praise Werder fans enough.T They were great before and after the game and of course did a rendition of "Villa Villa" during the game. Lovely to see their friends and family oriented BBQ''s along the river bank.
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It’d be interesting hear from anyone who joined in with the song to hear their justification.
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It’d be interesting hear from anyone who joined in with the song to hear their justification.
"You guys can't take a bit of bants? I call a spade a spade mate."
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Please tell me nobody says 'bants'.
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I thought it was only those 'rugger' boys who partake in 'bants'?
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The singing of "10 German Bombers" was insulting, embarrassing and very loud (Alan could hear it from the Werder directors' box), but on balance more good was done over the weekend than harm.
Shame that this song was sung by Villa, I'd've hoped that we'd have avoided falling into that trap for English fans in Germany.
A few of my German mates actually quite enjoy the song (in that it celebrates the forces who liberated Germany from the Nazis), but it's all about context and a football game between a German and English side simply isn't an appropriate setting for what could easily be construed as baiting the opposition. Pleased to hear that more good than harm was done overall, though. It'd be nice to think Werder fans have a decent impression of our club on the whole. I certainly found them a very welcoming bunch when I was there a few years back, with plenty of Becks to lubricate some good-natured banter.
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Sadly every football club has it's morons who follow it. It's just annoying that they're so vocal.
After the "Let Him Die" chants at WBA last season, I don't think that I'll ever be shocked again as to how low some of our idiots will stoop at away games.
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I've been at bloodstock so missed it all. How did we play? Anyone got a match report?
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Unfortunately there are idiots at every club. I'm sure Werder have theirs. In England there are those that have no idea what the war was about or meant. They think it's a bit of fun to keep bringing it up against those that in all likelihood had nothing at all to do with it, and most of those that have links through their blood lines, are embarassed and ashamed by it. It's no different to being amongst England fans when despite having my England top on, some started to sing, I'd rather be a paki than a kraut. Lovely. People who were with me were mortified.
It's not all of them but it can seem that way. It's such a shame that we would rather sign that kind of song in the name of banter than just get behind our own lot. Because I doubt that our lads on the pitch, England or Villa, get motivated by songs against pakis and the war.
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What was the attendance and any idea how many Villa were there?
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What was the attendance and any idea how many Villa were there?
I think it was 22,700 + and I'm guessing we had between 100 and 150 there. Could have been more.
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22,800 according to the English version of their website - stadium looks great http://www.werder.de/en/ (http://www.werder.de/en/)
Why don't we have a German version of avc.co.uk? ;D
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What was the attendance and any idea how many Villa were there?
I think it was 22,700 + and I'm guessing we had between 100 and 150 there. Could have been more.
300 reported.
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300? More than I thought but could well be right.
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What was the attendance and any idea how many Villa were there?
I think it was 22,700 + and I'm guessing we had between 100 and 150 beers. Could have been more.
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Ha, ha. Got your number, Pauline!
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What was the attendance and any idea how many Villa were there?
I think it was 22,700 + and I'm guessing we had between 100 and 150 beers. Could have been more.
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Ha, ha. Got your number, Pauline!
Very good, but as it happens I wasn't feeling very well and didn't drink alcohol. Others seem to make up for me though.
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Just back after a week in Holland - took in the game and enjoyed meeting many "German" Villa fans in addition to several H&V ers.
I despair sometimes at our travelling support - they can be brilliant or downright embarassing - why sing about Small Heath when playing a frendly in Germany?
The Ten German Bombers song - what the heck? Those singing it around me, in the standing section, could barely stand and sing at the same time. They weren`t kids either. I just wish some people would stay at home sometimes.
As for the game - Given should not be first choice!
Bremen- a nice city which I will visit again in the future.