Quote from: ChicagoLion on June 28, 2022, 11:28:30 AMQuote from: itbrvilla on June 28, 2022, 11:25:42 AMI'll be honest, whilst it is exciting to see the evolution of Villa Park, I do worry about how we compete commercially with other PL clubs. I feel the, location unfortunately will indefinitely impact on that, unless there is significant investment in the area (I can't see that happening any time soon). Having the stadium near to the city centre or Jewellery Quarter for example would allow continual access to a significant portion of the city's population who could use the facilities more frequently (e.g. bars, gym, cinema/entertainment venues, conference/training facilities). I know that this is offset buy a significant investment (i.e. TH Stadium was £1bn!!!) but I just cant see us catching up with commercial revenue unless there is a real significant change/investment in the local area and infrastructure which I cannot see happening. Eitehrway, I'm excited to finally see so news on the new North Stand replacement as its been a long time overdue. Have you seen where WHL is located or Anfield or the Tax Payer stadium. There are not many grounds that are located in a city centre.The new WHL was largely justified by the anticipated income from NFL games. As the second city could Villa jump on that bandwagon? I’m sure the demand would be there but we’d look pretty stupid if we did the development and a franchise permanently (and exclusively) moved to WHL.
Quote from: itbrvilla on June 28, 2022, 11:25:42 AMI'll be honest, whilst it is exciting to see the evolution of Villa Park, I do worry about how we compete commercially with other PL clubs. I feel the, location unfortunately will indefinitely impact on that, unless there is significant investment in the area (I can't see that happening any time soon). Having the stadium near to the city centre or Jewellery Quarter for example would allow continual access to a significant portion of the city's population who could use the facilities more frequently (e.g. bars, gym, cinema/entertainment venues, conference/training facilities). I know that this is offset buy a significant investment (i.e. TH Stadium was £1bn!!!) but I just cant see us catching up with commercial revenue unless there is a real significant change/investment in the local area and infrastructure which I cannot see happening. Eitehrway, I'm excited to finally see so news on the new North Stand replacement as its been a long time overdue. Have you seen where WHL is located or Anfield or the Tax Payer stadium. There are not many grounds that are located in a city centre.
I'll be honest, whilst it is exciting to see the evolution of Villa Park, I do worry about how we compete commercially with other PL clubs. I feel the, location unfortunately will indefinitely impact on that, unless there is significant investment in the area (I can't see that happening any time soon). Having the stadium near to the city centre or Jewellery Quarter for example would allow continual access to a significant portion of the city's population who could use the facilities more frequently (e.g. bars, gym, cinema/entertainment venues, conference/training facilities). I know that this is offset buy a significant investment (i.e. TH Stadium was £1bn!!!) but I just cant see us catching up with commercial revenue unless there is a real significant change/investment in the local area and infrastructure which I cannot see happening. Eitehrway, I'm excited to finally see so news on the new North Stand replacement as its been a long time overdue.
I can see a bloke in a jester hat, they need to cut that shit out immediately.
More likely Witton Lane Lower if it ever gets rebuilt, as the rule is you can only have safe standing if it is also available to away fans.
Quote from: LeeB on June 28, 2022, 08:22:28 AMI can see a bloke in a jester hat, they need to cut that shit out immediately.Also, good luck to anyone trying to get one of those plywood flags into the ground!
He said we’re filling the corners in then
Quote from: Dante Lavelli on June 28, 2022, 11:40:20 AMQuote from: ChicagoLion on June 28, 2022, 11:28:30 AMQuote from: itbrvilla on June 28, 2022, 11:25:42 AMI'll be honest, whilst it is exciting to see the evolution of Villa Park, I do worry about how we compete commercially with other PL clubs. I feel the, location unfortunately will indefinitely impact on that, unless there is significant investment in the area (I can't see that happening any time soon). Having the stadium near to the city centre or Jewellery Quarter for example would allow continual access to a significant portion of the city's population who could use the facilities more frequently (e.g. bars, gym, cinema/entertainment venues, conference/training facilities). I know that this is offset buy a significant investment (i.e. TH Stadium was £1bn!!!) but I just cant see us catching up with commercial revenue unless there is a real significant change/investment in the local area and infrastructure which I cannot see happening. Eitehrway, I'm excited to finally see so news on the new North Stand replacement as its been a long time overdue. Have you seen where WHL is located or Anfield or the Tax Payer stadium. There are not many grounds that are located in a city centre.The new WHL was largely justified by the anticipated income from NFL games. As the second city could Villa jump on that bandwagon? I’m sure the demand would be there but we’d look pretty stupid if we did the development and a franchise permanently (and exclusively) moved to WHL.I'd be more than happy for to see NSWE along with any other interested parties build a super duper 80,000 arena near New Street and have it available for Grid Iron, U2 concerts, Russell Howard gigs and all those other fun fun things. Maybe the odd Villa game too, at a push. When we play the plastics. Prevent them fouling up the true home of football. But Villa Park should be reserved for football and football only.
Andy Street seems supportive so presumably the local politicians are on board.
Quote from: Ads on June 28, 2022, 01:06:10 PMAndy Street seems supportive so presumably the local politicians are on board.Yep Finances Fernando Torres says they’ve consulted both BCC and WMCA.