Famous Villa-related quotes

[Percy McCarthy]

'Come on you Villa boys' is what I shout on the rare occasions I am there for kick-off.

[dave shelley]

There was a quote from the press office not too long ago which I can't remember in full but ended something like: " ...but we can't think of anything that would reflect terribly well upon us".  Something to do with the Noses I think.  It deserves to be included.

[old man villa fan]

'Come on you Villa boys' is what I shout on the rare occasions I am there for kick-off.

I used to shout the same as the noise built up as they kicked off.  In the 60's and 70's, I think it was the terrace response to the wealthy people in the upper Trinity drumming their feet on the timber floor.

[Leighton]

'Come on you Villa boys' is what I shout on the rare occasions I am there for kick-off.

I still yell that out religiously. Along with "Come on you Lions".

[cheltenhamlion]

Dave S. It was when Gold had served up his latest nonsense I think and we retorted about thinking hard as to how to respond but... And then your quote.

[dave shelley]

Thanks CL, I remember now, actually one of the best putdowns of all time in any sphere.

[Leighton]

Here you go Dave...



ASTON Villa officials have dismissed an outburst by former Birmingham City co-owner David Sullivan who claimed he was treated “appallingly” on his last visit to Villa Park.

Sullivan, now at the helm of West Ham United alongside fellow former Blues’ director David Gold, criticised hospitality offered to visiting directors at the ground.

He said he suffered abuse over his links with the St Andrew’s club from fellow guests at the fixture in 2010 which Villa won 3-0.

In a national newspaper tirade Sullivan, who sold Blues to Carson Yeung in 2009 for a reported £81 million, said the new breed of foreign owners failed to appreciate boardroom traditions.

He said: “In the old days it was lovely. But the new brigade, you don’t see.

“The worst is Aston Villa, because they put the visiting directors in a room with the corporate home fans.

‘‘We got loads of abuse because we were the former owners of Birmingham. We were treated appallingly. I nearly did it to them in retaliation but I wasn’t prepared to stoop to their level.”

However, the claims have mystified staff at Villa Park. It is understood both club owner Randy Lerner and chief executive Paul Faulkner met Mr Sullivan’s party when they last attended Villa Park more than two years ago.

A club insider said the West Ham directors appeared to enjoy the day at Villa, which has won a host of matchday hospitality accolades.

These include Best Hospitality Experience in all Leagues and National Stadia and also the Premier League Match Day Hospitality prize. The club also Chef Team of the Year, and other prizes for its treatment of the media.

Sex-shop boss Sullivan said he had mixed-feelings about the influx of owners from abroad.

He fumed: “There are good examples of foreign ownership, Man City and Chelsea are terrific. But Randy Lerner is here to make money.”

An Aston Villa spokesman said: “As regards the specific comments made by Mr Sullivan, we have tried but can’t seem to come up with a response that reflects terribly well on us.”

[dave shelley]

Thanks Leighton, I'm going to save that and have a read of it whenever I feel like cheering myself up.

[eamonn]

Couldn't that quote be equally taken as an admission of being in the wrong?

[john2710]

Olof's quote
"I could never think about playing for Birmingham City. That’s not an option, I dont like Birmingham City at all"

[peter w]

No, its them saying 'shut-up you prick'.

[Leighton]

I love the description "sex shop boss Sullivan".

[FrankyH]

"Fight for it Villa"

Usually saved for a midfield scrap when it was 50-50

Haven't heard it for ages though

[Damo70]

Nice dig from Sullivan about Randy being in it for the money. I think him and Gold are the only owners ever to make a profit buying and selling the noses.

[johnny from donny]

Can't remember the exact wording, but the response to Charles Green's comment about us being useless was quite amusing