New Stadiums, Why ?

[The Man With A Stick]

we've got a 30 year old stand that was past it's sell by date years ago,

I love the North Stand. Years ahead of its time when it was built.

I like it too and will be sad to see it go, as it's the last remaining link with the Villa Park I first knew.  If they could tidy up the back of the stand which looks awful, i'd be quite happy for it to stay as it is.

[PeterWithesShin]

'Non Ellis brief'!

The same Ellis that commissioned the construction of the new Holte End - the finest stand in the world?

Whilst none of us will ever forgive the passing of the Trinity, the new Holte and for that matter The Witton Lane are as 'traditional' as you'll find anywhere in Britain.

The intelligent post above mine has it almost spot on.

The Holte should not have been divided into Upper and Lower.

The Witton Lane is a dreadful looking stand;it should have been joined with the Holte - traditional is not always best - moving forward with change not always a bad thing !

It is the same £llis, yes.

The Holte was terracing when the Witton was built, so I would imagine that made it difficult to join.