Villa Park Redevelopment

[ChicagoLion]

Cancelling this is the most small time thing NSWE have done since the takeover.

It was stated at one time that they considered moving us but decided instead to redevelop what we have. There was even a consultation. I remember ticking the box about retaining the four stand look at Villa Park.

Like the badge situation in June I can only conclude the thing that changed is Heck arrived and has persuaded them to ditch it. It's quite incredible really that someone who will probably be here for 5 years max can change our strategy so radically.

The reason it annoys me so much is that it's such a bad signal. Similar happened around 2010-11. The strategy changed and look where that left us. I really wish they would just stick to the bloody plan.

I don't know why you are getting so wound up about this.  It's likely to be a temporary pause while all options are assessed, especially now a new company who specialise in this field are now on board.

I think people are getting wound up because this Heck bloke has fucked up everything he has touched. The badge, The Terrace View , The Holte Suite.
His communications are at best disingenuous.
Now he has left everybody in Limbo about the North Stand.

[PeterWithe]

I just dont understand the mindset. Surely given the level of investment they want and need to be at the top end of the league every season, which will mean we have to do the new stand sometime, so do it now.

I cant see that being it, I still think it all points to either a move or a more or less complete rebuild.

[gpbarr]

I think it's a move to a new, purpose built facility (aka Tottenham). Setting aside the history and sentimentality (which to be clear I get), the current location struggles on many fronts - traffic and transport is a nightmare (and not easily solved), the Trinity Road stand rebuild (if it came) would require serious co-operation with councils, homeowners etc (which all means more money), and like it or not, there is a reason other big clubs have or are making the same decision (Arsenal, Tottenham, Everton, City, West Ham etc). I think even Utd will do the same in time because OT is a mess.

Maybe erect a Villa museum somewhere on the vacated property to keep a foot print there, but while it's not what I want, the move is coming IMO.

 

[Villan82]

If they move us from a location we have been for 125 years, in Aston adjacent to two railway stations then they understand the value of nothing and a bit of our club will die. 

Where we are is perfect for us and we have the space to develop.

[VILLA MOLE]

They need to do something drastic with the service and set up.  Halftime in the Trinity Upper is chaos,  trying to navigate your way through the queues for Toilet and service bars were horrendous yesterday   

[dave.woodhall]

How many times do they have to say "We're not moving" before some people accept that we're not moving?

[PeterWithesShin]

So you're saying we might be moving?

[GarTomas]

Some I think just need something to find fault with.

[gpbarr]

Like the dreaded vote of confidence in a manager

[jon collett]

The minutes from the contrived consultation said:

“For clarity, rumours on social media suggesting that this decision will result in a new stadium elsewhere are entirely false.  Moving away from Villa Park is not part of any plans.”

There’s plenty of wriggle room there.

[Risso]

How many times do they have to say "We're not moving" before some people accept that we're not moving?

Well they said we were building a new North Stand, and now we're not. I don't think there are any plans to move, but obviously what they say now can change at any time.

[usav]

How many times do they have to say "We're not moving" before some people accept that we're not moving?

Not sure that number has been discovered yet.

[john e]

sorry I’m not up to speed on this so where are the new 2-3k seats going to be built ?

[jon collett]

sorry I’m not up to speed on this so where are the new 2-3k seats going to be built ?

It’s never been stated and if true it would necessity substantial rebuilding. There is no current space in any corners.

[john e]

sorry I’m not up to speed on this so where are the new 2-3k seats going to be built ?

It’s never been stated and if true it would necessity substantial rebuilding. There is no current space in any corners.

Ok thanks