Villa Park Redevelopment

[SoccerHQ]

I thought capacity was going to be 52k? So we've lost 2k seats somewhere in the redesign unless that dosen't include corporate sections.

[FatSam]

I thought capacity was going to be 52k? So we've lost 2k seats somewhere in the redesign unless that dosen't include corporate sections.

No, the capacity following Witton End redevelopment was always going to be 50k. The extra couple of thousand will be from subsequent adaptations - like I think in the corner between the Holte and Witton Lane.

[Lastfootstamper]

That's a huge undertaking in that corner, seeing as there's already a load of seats there in the Holte that you can't see the pitch from.

[eamonn]

52k was the mooted capacity the last time we made North Stand plans in the late 90s/early noughties.

[olaftab]

https://www.bdonline.co.uk/news/green-light-for-grimshaws-redesign-of-aston-villa-stadium-expansion/5125472.article?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

[olaftab]

Villa Live now becomes a cheap conversion to The Warehouse.

[pauliewalnuts]

Villa Live now becomes a cheap conversion to The Warehouse.

To be honest, though, who gives a shit?

If there's an old Victorian building that can be repurposed tastefully, and it leaves more public space closer to the stand, as it's on the edge of the plot, then that's quite possibly a good idea.

Villa Live would only have turned into some sort of wallet-rinsing sort of urban ski lodge hell hole in any case. I'd prefer empty space.

[VillaTim]

Villa Live now becomes a cheap conversion to The Warehouse.

Better use of the budget and a decent building that can be reinvented. Good move.

[Percy McCarthy]

Villa Live now becomes a cheap conversion to The Warehouse.

Better use of the budget and a decent building that can be reinvented. Good move.

Yes, good idea. Might inspire them to refurb and re-open the old Holte Hotel bar along Witton Lane too. I just wish they’d use all this to enhance the match day experience for the many, not the few. Could be so vibrant, so much potential.

[algy]

Villa Live now becomes a cheap conversion to The Warehouse.

To be honest, though, who gives a shit?

If there's an old Victorian building that can be repurposed tastefully, and it leaves more public space closer to the stand, as it's on the edge of the plot, then that's quite possibly a good idea.

Villa Live would only have turned into some sort of wallet-rinsing sort of urban ski lodge hell hole in any case. I'd prefer empty space.

Absolutely agree there.

[chrisw1]

When Lerner refurbed the Holte Hotel wasn't it ticket only?

[Dick Edwards]

When Lerner refurbed the Holte Hotel wasn't it ticket only?

It was by invitation only initially. Even as a season ticket holder I only managed to get inside once, though I did use the outside bar before the Everton game. That facility was open to anybody.

[sid1964]

I thought that he Holte Hotel was open to season ticket holders?

[Ads]

The Holte pub is, me and my lad nipped in there before Everton. Straight up to the bar, a seat, nice clean toilets. Can't believe it didn't cost us £90 for the privilege.

[Brend'Watkins]

With the breaking news that England & Ireland will get the 2028 Euro finals as Turkey have now pulled out the upgrade on the Witton Station should be a mere formality.