Villa Park Redevelopment

[trinityoap]

I have not studied the new plans in any detail but if they mean I can get served at half time and get back to the City centre after the match in less than an hour the I'm all for them.

[olaftab]

After the work is done I want the view outside of the stadium to look like this

No, because it will take ages to drill a tunnel through that to restore Expressway traffic in and out of city.

[260475]

Would have been handy for Sunderland at home in 1975.

Good comment - like it - best game ever

[Nunkin1965]

Would have been handy for Sunderland at home in 1975.

Good comment - like it - best game ever

I was 8 and right at the front of the Holte End.
And was it a very hot day?

[Scott Nielsen]

After the work is done I want the view outside of the stadium to look like this

Where is this? Hawaii? Mexico?

[Toronto Villa]

After the work is done I want the view outside of the stadium to look like this

Where is this? Hawaii? Mexico?

That is Estadio BBVA home of CF Monterrey in Guadalupe, Mexico. And will be a host stadium during the World Cup in 2026.

[Virgil Caine]

After the work is done I want the view outside of the stadium to look like this

Where is this? Hawaii? Mexico?

That is Estadio BBVA home of CF Monterrey in Guadalupe, Mexico. And will be a host stadium during the World Cup in 2026.

Nah, I reckon it’s Worcester City’s ground with them thar Malvern Hills in the background

[algy]

Still think we missed a trick by not having big fuck off red brick towers in the corners, like Sampdoria but more impressive:

[Chris Harte]

Still think we missed a trick by not having big fuck off red brick towers in the corners, like Sampdoria but more impressive:

I don't. I think it looks hideous. It's not even one of a kind as there are similar builds on the continent.

[Lucky Eddie]

Looks like a fire station car park

[cdbearsfan]

After the work is done I want the view outside of the stadium to look like this

Where is this? Hawaii? Mexico?

Lickey Hills.

[wittonwarrior]

Still think we missed a trick by not having big fuck off red brick towers in the corners, like Sampdoria but more impressive:

I've been to that stadium in Genoa and its just another Glasgow Rangers effort, nothing special . 

[SoccerHQ]

Wasn't blown away with the frontage of the new stand when the initial designs came out. Still think there's room for improvement there, TBH.

But the approach and walkways from Witton station up to the ground looks impressive.  Wembley Way vibes.

Same thoughts for me. Front of the new North will of course be upgrade on what it is replacing but it looks just like say the revamped main stand at Anfield.

However very impressed with the proposed walkway from the Tame academy site up to VP, making that pedestrianised for half a mile will change the whole feel of surrounding area.

When eventually the new stand is up and running people will really appreciate how small the existing structure is so that's why it will take a while to build.

I assume the logical plan is only half of next season will be played at significantly reduced capacity, then start of 2024 season we'll be back up to 42-43k with I assume the lower part opened first (same as we did for Holte End and Trinity) and then early part of 2025 season we'll finally hit 50k mark.

[FatSam]

Still think we missed a trick by not having big fuck off red brick towers in the corners, like Sampdoria but more impressive:

That’s my favourite stadium. For a completely re-built ground, it’s as far from an identikit stadium as is possible.

[Rico]

Came across this image whilst perusing the interweb. Interestingly it shows plans to increase the capacity to 60k. Not sure how valid they are, but exciting none the less.