When I lived in Italy, I had a season ticket for Milan.That wasn't because I'd forgotten about the Villa, but because I liked watching football near to where I lived, and because I went often enough to make it financially worthwhile.And it cost absolutely feck all, too.Oh, and just to top it all, they went through a short spell of winning feck all whilst I was watching them.
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Yes, quite positive I suppose. I've never had a season ticket for a team before and considering I'm originally from Stoke and spent the first 20-odd years of my life following Port Vale, I decided to concentrate my attentions to the Villa a couple of years ago. I guess I still have the 'greenhorn' optimism that comes with the fact that I'll be watching a premiership game every fortnight as a minimum. I've been to a fair few games over the last couple of years so decided to take the plunge and sign up for the season ticket.
"If Villa play Port Vale in the cup, where would you loyalties be?"
When you answered Chico about Vale in the 90s, you say "we" 3 times.When you answered me about playing Villa now, you say "them" 3 times.That answers my question, you wouldnt find it that difficult.
Quote from: "Chris Smith"Quote from: "Walmley_Villa"Isn't that bandit country? Few Bloonoses around that way I think. /quote]I live in Kings Norton and there are a few but they're here for our amusement and to help remind us of how lucky we are.There's quite a few Villa fans that I've spotted around Cotteridge/Kings Norton/Bournville....The Mrs's family are mainly Bluenoses apart from the mother-in-law and her side of the family, who're Villa, so I've chosen wisely.My parents live in Bournville, I used to live in Northfield, and they go to the Kings Norton ex-services in Cotteridge so feel I can speak about the area. Although there are noses there always to be slightly more Villa - although Northfield is 50/50 I'd say.
Quote from: "Walmley_Villa"Isn't that bandit country? Few Bloonoses around that way I think. /quote]I live in Kings Norton and there are a few but they're here for our amusement and to help remind us of how lucky we are.There's quite a few Villa fans that I've spotted around Cotteridge/Kings Norton/Bournville....The Mrs's family are mainly Bluenoses apart from the mother-in-law and her side of the family, who're Villa, so I've chosen wisely.
Isn't that bandit country? Few Bloonoses around that way I think. /quote]I live in Kings Norton and there are a few but they're here for our amusement and to help remind us of how lucky we are.
Welcome, deero. To come back to your question about where to go before and after games - the Holte Suite has a lot to recommend it. It's pleasant, spacious, comfortable, next to the turnstiles and does good food (there's usually a roast and a curry). The downside would be that the beer is fizzy John Smith's or similar, there's the admission charge, and on popular days they stop admitting about an hour before kick-off. The Barton's Arms is a bit of a trek (15-20 minutes), but it's an excellent pub (Victorian, beautifully restored) with a fine selection of beers and, if you want to eat as well, a very good Thai cuisine. If you have a bit of time after a game, the Barton's is the place to go. All of the above applies to proper matchdays such as West Ham next week; I'm not sure how much of a crowd there will be for Valencia on Friday.