Upper Trinity opening

[Tony Erdington]

Isn't it about 2600 we give now? Burton have sold around 2200 so far.

What annoys me is they are paying £25, Leeds are paying £35. Why is the same seat £10 more a few days later for a Leeds fan?

Good point.

When we were in the *cough* premier tier, the club used to categorise home games based on the opponents, presumably based on perceived demand, and the price was adjusted accordingly. Police and security costs might also be a factor.

its obvious why, there "DIRTY leeds" and cleaning up job after is going to be horrendous

[rob_bridge]

Quite a few areas have reappeared for sale on the online seating plan, including the Holte and Lower North.

Basically restricted views - front rows

[Ads]

Somebody has counted them and there is 230 left across the ground. How much you can trust the system remains to be seen, but that would leave us with 39,400 home tickets sold.

They had sold 2200 on the weekend, so you'd think there would be 42,000 odd on the gate, which is staggering.

42,000, for the most ridiculous league fixture in Villa Park's history.

[kippaxvilla2]

I bet the attendance isn't over 40,000 based on no rationale whatsoever.

[DeKuip]

42,000, for the most ridiculous league fixture in Villa Park's history.

What's ridiculous about the Villa being at home at 3pm on Boxing Day?
That sound's normal to me. We've always got bigger crowds on Boxing Day, but in recent seasons we've had a lot of live TV games at times that tend to spoil Boxing Day plans for families, and a result the attendances have been affected.
Nice to be back to normal as far as I'm concerned, and playing a club like Burton - who deserve huge respect for the progress they've made - is much more of a game to look forward to than watching us play Man U or Spurs.

[luke95]

Still tickets available on seatwave , from £14.50 in upper Holte.

[Tugby Villain]

42,000, for the most ridiculous league fixture in Villa Park's history.

What's ridiculous about the Villa being at home at 3pm on Boxing Day?
That sound's normal to me. We've always got bigger crowds on Boxing Day, but in recent seasons we've had a lot of live TV games at times that tend to spoil Boxing Day plans for families, and a result the attendances have been affected.
Nice to be back to normal as far as I'm concerned, and playing a club like Burton - who deserve huge respect for the progress they've made - is much more of a game to look forward to than watching us play Man U or Spurs.

I don't think Ads is arguing that the 3pm boxing day kick off is ridiculous, more the fact the once - Champions of Europe are playing a club that had never been out of non-league before this decade.

[QuintonVilla]

I still think it will be about 39k.

[kippaxvilla2]

How we mocked in 2012 for Paul Lambert's first official game in charge away at Burton scraping a 2-1 win in a pre season friendly.

[Ads]

42,000, for the most ridiculous league fixture in Villa Park's history.

What's ridiculous about the Villa being at home at 3pm on Boxing Day?
That sound's normal to me. We've always got bigger crowds on Boxing Day, but in recent seasons we've had a lot of live TV games at times that tend to spoil Boxing Day plans for families, and a result the attendances have been affected.
Nice to be back to normal as far as I'm concerned, and playing a club like Burton - who deserve huge respect for the progress they've made - is much more of a game to look forward to than watching us play Man U or Spurs.

I don't think Ads is arguing that the 3pm boxing day kick off is ridiculous, more the fact the once - Champions of Europe are playing a club that had never been out of non-league before this decade.

You're correct. Aston Villa v Burton fucking Albion in a league game is beyond parody. Coupled with the fact it will be the 4th highest gate in English football makes it just odd.

[Toronto Villa]

42,000, for the most ridiculous league fixture in Villa Park's history.

What's ridiculous about the Villa being at home at 3pm on Boxing Day?
That sound's normal to me. We've always got bigger crowds on Boxing Day, but in recent seasons we've had a lot of live TV games at times that tend to spoil Boxing Day plans for families, and a result the attendances have been affected.
Nice to be back to normal as far as I'm concerned, and playing a club like Burton - who deserve huge respect for the progress they've made - is much more of a game to look forward to than watching us play Man U or Spurs.

I don't think Ads is arguing that the 3pm boxing day kick off is ridiculous, more the fact the once - Champions of Europe are playing a club that had never been out of non-league before this decade.

You're correct. Aston Villa v Burton fucking Albion in a league game is beyond parody. Coupled with the fact it will be the 4th highest gate in English football makes it just odd.

It is bizarre. The gate tells of a story of how simply massive this club is. That it really doesn't take much to get fans coming back; hope of a better future and an owner who actually cares. And what a ridiculous situation we find ourselves in to be playing a side like Burton on Boxing Day sitting 13th in the table..

[DeKuip]

42,000, for the most ridiculous league fixture in Villa Park's history.

What's ridiculous about the Villa being at home at 3pm on Boxing Day?
That sound's normal to me. We've always got bigger crowds on Boxing Day, but in recent seasons we've had a lot of live TV games at times that tend to spoil Boxing Day plans for families, and a result the attendances have been affected.
Nice to be back to normal as far as I'm concerned, and playing a club like Burton - who deserve huge respect for the progress they've made - is much more of a game to look forward to than watching us play Man U or Spurs.

I don't think Ads is arguing that the 3pm boxing day kick off is ridiculous, more the fact the once - Champions of Europe are playing a club that had never been out of non-league before this decade.

You're correct. Aston Villa v Burton fucking Albion in a league game is beyond parody. Coupled with the fact it will be the 4th highest gate in English football makes it just odd.

If Burton had been the Thursday game and we were playing say Preston Boxing Day then we'd have sold more for Preston.
My point is that it's the fact that it's the combination of being one of the cheaper games, and it's 3pm Boxing Day, that is the attraction for Villa fans. More so than playing say Stoke in a Premier League game at 5.30.

[placeforparks]

Isn't it about 2600 we give now? Burton have sold around 2200 so far.

What annoys me is they are paying £25, Leeds are paying £35. Why is the same seat £10 more a few days later for a Leeds fan?

leeds charged us £37 a few weeks ago... but i would like our club to set an example and not screw their fans, or those of forest, wolves, newcastle etc either.

[Old Kodjia]

Isn't it about 2600 we give now? Burton have sold around 2200 so far.

What annoys me is they are paying £25, Leeds are paying £35. Why is the same seat £10 more a few days later for a Leeds fan?

leeds charged us £37 a few weeks ago... but i would like our club to set an example and not screw their fans, or those of forest, wolves, newcastle etc either.

That would likely see fans of teams like Burton & Rotherham end up paying more.

[QuintonVilla]

I still think it will be about 39k.

Maybe not. The ground is now officially sold out, apart from any tickets Burton have got remaining.