Why do you sit where you do ?

[SoccerHQ]

Generally prefer being behind the goal but for last 18 months been in the upper trinity for most games due to someone generously putting cheap tickets up on viagogo in that section.

[Bottom Right 89]

I tend to go wherever they cut me a deal, its a bit hit and miss its a good view from the Upper North but there are always problems with kids and away fans if we're playing a top 4 side. I do enjoy the lower north these days reminds me of the good times on the right side of the Holte where I spent most of my teens. As a rule I try and avoid the left side of the Holte End, it stinks and the people are riddled with fleas.

[cheltenhamlion]

Lower Holte. L7. Just over half way up. The atmosphere is alright and I get on well with those that sit near me.

I also have the added bonus of a big concrete barrier to my left meaning I never have to get up if someone goes for a piss.

[UK Redsox]

Not a season ticket holder, but have always preferred the Lower Trinity, nice and close to the action and I don't like being behind the goals. I don't even mind the lack of atmosphere there that much.

The lack of what most people consider "atmosphere" is one of the reasons that I sit in the LTR.

As I've mentioned before on this forum, I'm not a fan of most of the singing/chanting that comes from the Holte. I don't see the point in abusing opposition/rival fans or teams in such a manner and I think that the "On the piss......" song is an embarrassment.

Therefore I'm very happy to be in an area where sarcastic comments take the place of singing/chanting.

[Meanwood Villa]

Lower Holte due to family having STs there. Would prob be my choice anyway although cheaper prices Lower North may tempt me. Sat in Trinity when I first went as a 7 yr old, stood on Holte a couple of seasons before demolition, then back to Trinity Lower (old stand) as it was only place my brother could get a student discount, Upper Holte for several years after that then Lower Holte for last 6 or 7. I have sat everywhere at least once. Except away end!

[Rip Van We Go Again]

I had a perfect seat, halfway line Upper Trinity.
Gave it up as we were supposed to be moving to Cornwall, when we didn't I could have still got it back but got persuaded by a mate to sit in the Upper North Stand, after two seasons I knocked it on the head and now just get tickets ad hoc for the Middle or Upper Trinity.

[Ads]

Upper Holte in K3, towards the front.

The people around me have been season ticket holders for years and its a good craic.

There is one new addition, a few rows behind who has the most drony and irritating Brummie drawl going and cannot stop moaning at the top of his voice every 30 seconds. He may find himself in the lower Holte before too long.

[ADVILLAFAN]

Used to sit in the Upper Holte which has the best volume of noise, but also found quite a few knobs sit there, so moved to the Lower Holte. Have been in the same seat for several seasons now and we get on well with everyone around us.

[tom jennings III]

I almost always sit in K4 now, pretty close to the middle of the upper Holte so I don't feel bad for standing up and shouting but not quite in the mix with the teenage contingent of noise a few rows back. I have sat in the other three stands and I still can't see my self moving permanently for a long time, I genuinely wouldn't enjoy football if it felt awkward for standing and shouting/singing and definitely don't want to annoy people who prefer to watch rather than get too involved. There is something very special for me about being in the Holte and the feeling it generates form the very core of my being, I've never felt it elsewhere in Villa Park.

[danlanza]

Upper Holte in K3, towards the front.

The people around me have been season ticket holders for years and its a good craic.

There is one new addition, a few rows behind who has the most drony and irritating Brummie drawl going and cannot stop moaning at the top of his voice every 30 seconds. He may find himself in the lower Holte before too long.

Throw him over the next home game, the miserable git.

[PaulMcGrathsNo5Shirt]

I used to be a left side - half way up - Holte ender when it was standing, great view great atmosphere and good people. I then sat in a similar place for a couple of seasons, it was ok, but not the same. I then moved to sit with a pal on the front row of the Doug Ellis in P1. Great view, and you get the atmospher from the Holte end as well, as well as seeing it in all of it's glory when it gets going.  I gave up my season ticket when we had TSM, as I hated modern foo£ba££.

I've been back a few times with the nipper, and sat in the family enclosure, but the view in the corner, close to the pitch is shocking for a 6 year old, especially when the ball is up the other end.

I bought me and the lad half season tickets the day before the Chelsea humiliation, back up in P1 - It's better as he can see and the reduced price made it affordable. I doubt I could afford a full ticket price season ticket in that area next season.

[German James]

I get over for four or five games a season, so I'm especially pleased to have seen two home wins so far, this time round! I like to sit in the upper North, specifically an aisle seat with leg room and my own railing. There's too much standing up then sitting down in the Holte - I'm a creature of comfort!

[fbriai]

Used to stand left of the Holte when it was still terracing. Above midway, but not right at the back. About two thirds of the way up.

Now, when I get to go, I tend to head for the upper Trinity, as near the halfway line as possible.

[Phil from the upper holte]

Upper holte is my prefered (see name) I like it behind the goal and not be too close to the pitch, I also like to sit behind the goal, My mate does not like the upper holte so we seem to sit in the upper north when I go with him, It's behind the goal so im ok with it, I just worry that I'm going to go on a swear outburst and there are kids about

[Simon Ward]

Almost always in the North Stand upper these days due to the family ticket deals they due. Decent view but you are a little cramped for leg room!