naming of the ground

[trevor fisher]

the proposed takeover has raised the topic of the naming rights for the ground. Its been around for a long time, but would fans object if a new owner changed the name to raise money? Other clubs have done it, and Bayern Munich has had the Allianz stadium name for a long time, other clubs have also gone down the same route. On the other hand, Villa Park is a unique name and selling point. There is I think only one other club with a stadium named after the club - Port Vale's Burslem Stadium in Stoke is Vale Park. And Parkhead is sometimes called Celtic Park.

So it is fairly unique. But is it worth bothering about what the stadium is called?

[brian green]

Yes

[fbriai]

Yes

I agree with Brian.

[AV82EC]

I agree with Brian.

[kieron]

We salute you, Brian.

[Ron Manager]

I agree with everybody above...as does Lady Ron.

[rob_bridge]

the proposed takeover has raised the topic of the naming rights for the ground. Its been around for a long time, but would fans object if a new owner changed the name to raise money? Other clubs have done it, and Bayern Munich has had the Allianz stadium name for a long time, other clubs have also gone down the same route. On the other hand, Villa Park is a unique name and selling point. There is I think only one other club with a stadium named after the club - Port Vale's Burslem Stadium in Stoke is Vale Park. And Parkhead is sometimes called Celtic Park.

So it is fairly unique. But is it worth bothering about what the stadium is called?

The Allianz was a brand new stadium built for World Cup in 2006, now shared by both Munich teams, I believe. The old stadium is now a museum.

Therefore that is not a good comparison, though I suspect you know that.

And I agree with Brian.

[chrisw1]

I want a winning team.  If part of that is having to adopt a new name for the stadium then so be it.  Everyone will still know the real name of the ground.

[edgysatsuma89]

It will always be known as Villa Park whatever happens. Just like Boleyn Park *winky face*.

[Chico Hamilton III]

There is I think only one other club with a stadium named after the club - Port Vale's Burslem Stadium in Stoke is Vale Park. And Parkhead is sometimes called Celtic Park.

Cardiff City Stadium, St Mirren Park

[DeKuip]

Aston Villa, Villa Park, Holte End, claret and blue – all untouchable.

[aj2k77]

We have no manager and are owned by a goon, there's a lot to sort out before naming rights. No from me too.

[Brend'Watkins]

Dekuip has it.

We may want to explore all possible revenue streams, that's a good thing. However soul selling isn't one of them.

[ozzjim]

Why though.  Playing devil's advocate it's the same stadium the same colours the same team. Just someone paying a lot of money to call it something else for a few seasons.  To everyone else in football it will still be villa park. To us it will.  It will just have a silly name in exchange for a fortune for a little while.

[Malandro]

I'm with Brian on this one