Season tickets 2012/13

[Somniloquism]

So corners were cut in construction, so to speak.  With Herbert involved, corners would have been cut anyway.  See asbestos usage in said stand and narrow treads/gangways in the lower tier.

Are you blaming Doug for Asbestos being found when they were taking parts of the old stand down?

It was found in part of the stand a couple of years after it was opened. The bits that had been used from the old stand.

Ahhh, I knew it was due to the old stand but thought is was during the building of the new. I thought I had read at the time it had delayed the opening/ added extra cost to the construction but obviously was mistaken.

[dave.woodhall]

So corners were cut in construction, so to speak.  With Herbert involved, corners would have been cut anyway.  See asbestos usage in said stand and narrow treads/gangways in the lower tier.

Are you blaming Doug for Asbestos being found when they were taking parts of the old stand down?

It was found in part of the stand a couple of years after it was opened. The bits that had been used from the old stand.

Ahhh, I knew it was due to the old stand but thought is was during the building of the new. I thought I had read at the time it had delayed the opening/ added extra cost to the construction but obviously was mistaken.

I remember the downstairs was closed for the start of 1995-96 so it must have been found almost two years after the stand had been opened. They also had to take a couple of hundred seats out because of legroom problems.

[Somniloquism]

I remember the downstairs was closed for the start of 1995-96 so it must have been found almost two years after the stand had been opened. They also had to take a couple of hundred seats out because of legroom problems.

I think that must be where I read it then. The seating changes were planned over the summer but were delayed due to the asbestos being found. At least it meant the old Witton might not have done a Bradford.

[Steve R]

So corners were cut in construction, so to speak.  With Herbert involved, corners would have been cut anyway.  See asbestos usage in said stand and narrow treads/gangways in the lower tier.

Are you blaming Doug for Asbestos being found when they were taking parts of the old stand down?

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The club wasn't fined for actually having the asbestos. The company doing the demolition work had no asbestos expertise or were cowboys depending on how you look at it.

The irresponsible manner of demolition which resulted in asbestos dust and subsequent disposal were the issues. It was blue asbestos, which is pretty nasty stuff.

So yes, the offence did take place on Ellis' watch.

The court case was early '96, so it probably did relate to the reworking of the lower tier rather than the earlier addition of the upper.

[Dave Clark Five]

When they did the rework on the lower tier of the new Witton Lane Stand, it was clear that there were still some parts of the original stand in there. By this I mean the original original Witton Lane Stand. They also took the opportunity to reposition some of the seats towards the Holte End. This resulted in an area of the lower Holte having severely restricted views. Those seats are below where the Brigada people congregate.

[villanic]

Just had text of the villa saying that there is a season ticket help evening taking place tonight in the holte pub between 6 and  9.

How many people need help to say that they are not renewing?

[ADVILLAFAN]

£480 is a steal, after all we may have 4 more matches next season 

[WarleyWonder]

I wonder if Trading Standards have been contacted by many people as to be honest we are not getting entertainment and all the advertising saying all the benefits that we get is total rubbish what with all the discounts that non season ticket holders get.

This has got to be the worst Villa team for many a season what a shame AM is going to be given another season wrecking our beloved club. Shame on you Randy Lerner/Paul Faulkner.

[Dave Clark Five]

... what with all the discounts that non season ticket holders get.

At least you've got something to look forward to next season.

[Villafirst]

Just had text of the villa saying that there is a season ticket help evening taking place tonight in the holte pub between 6 and  9.

How many people need help to say that they are not renewing?

I had the same text and was annoyed at receiving it. Trouble is I couldn't reply as there was no mobile number. They must be getting worried with these desperate tactics. I've missed one season in the last 23 years of having a season ticket, but I've simply had enough of a club with no drive or ambition and a quite frankly ignorant owner in charge. RL has zero leadership qualities - not a single statement to rally the team and fans. If only I knew this back in 2006, and to think the twat took away my shares in the club!

[N'ZMAV]

I won't renew. It's my way of saying I'm not happy with the way the club is being run. I've supported them enough over the past 18 years and put lots of time and money in it, it's time for a break.

[dave.woodhall]

That's the spirit. Villa 'til I Die and all that.

[Des Little]

I said I wouldn't renew when Eck took over...that was it, my 20-odd consecutive year run would be no more.  My one man protest lasted all of 3 days.

[Chipsticks]

Wait, so let's say we get relegated, would the prices stay the same? Surely there'd be a refund for those who have already shelled out top money for one?

[TheSandman]

Don't forget the four extra free games you would get in that eventuality. They'd use that to justify not altering the price.