Villa Park Redevelopment

[ChicagoLion]

Is it beyond the realms to move into an expanded Alexander stadium for two years while we rebuild VP? The capacity was 30k for the games so at the very least we’d accommodate season ticket holders. Is that a non starter?

It's totally unsuited for football, too much of the seating is uncovered, transport is much worse and the locals would kick up a fuss.

The Hawthorns would be the only realistic choice.

Only 26,668 capacity according to Wiki.
Old Trafford , Emptyhad? if it was for one season.

If we ever did decide to rebuild/move, Leicester will probably be 40,000 by then, which would make far more sense. Trains direct from New Street to Leicester, or quick dash up the M69.

handy for you though mate.

[Brazilian Villain]

If we ever did decide to rebuild/move, Leicester will probably be 40,000 by then, which would make far more sense. Trains direct from New Street to Leicester, or quick dash up the M69.

Only if they throw in some claret and blue clappers as part of the deal.

[Simon Page]

If we ever did decide to rebuild/move, Leicester will probably be 40,000 by then, which would make far more sense. Trains direct from New Street to Leicester, or quick dash up the M69.

You really are determined to have a couple of years of shorter journeys aren't you? ;-)

[PeterWithesShin]

We still won't be spending a few years playing in Leicester

[Sexual Ealing]

Has any one come up with a suitable location for a new ground?

Town centre seems the least contentious. NEC no. Perry Barr no.

Is there a specific available space in the City Centre?

There's plenty. Whether they are affordable or the council would want it are other matters

I doubt anywhere has the space for parking or infrastructure for getting traffic in and out though.
Also there is no benefit as we are not allowed to drink in town.

Surely, in 2024, parking would be the least important factor in any decision. They ought to be making it as easy as possible to not drive to the ground (in the unlikely event that we're moving, which we're not).

[VillaTim]

If it was a city centre ground nobody would need to come in a car (or not as many for sure ) . It's not happening so all hypothetical talk. I like newcastles ground location in proximity to the town , seems to work well

[ChicagoLion]

If it was a city centre ground nobody would need to come in a car (or not as many for sure ) . It's not happening so all hypothetical talk. I like newcastles ground location in proximity to the town , seems to work well

The number that currently drive that would have better non car access will be at least matched by the increase in capacity.
The traffic in the centre of Brum on busy days is a nightmare, so they would have to consider the transport impact and let’s faceit Birmingham has been pretty useless at transport infrastructure.

[Sexual Ealing]

No doubt about that. It's dreadful.

[Villan82]

If we were not located where we presently are, and it was a green-field site or a site that could be bought up for a new purpose built stadium, it would be precisely the place where would be talking about as an ideal new build. Proximity to two rail stations and close enough to the city centre.

Out of city altogether, or right in the city, or some other place all come with their own negatives. We have something precious.

My preference is a stand-by stand approach as in the past but if absolutely necessary I could take us relocating for a year or two so long as we get back to Villa Park in its present location.

[AV82EC]

If it was a city centre ground nobody would need to come in a car (or not as many for sure ) . It's not happening so all hypothetical talk. I like newcastles ground location in proximity to the town , seems to work well

The number that currently drive that would have better non car access will be at least matched by the increase in capacity.
The traffic in the centre of Brum on busy days is a nightmare, so they would have to consider the transport impact and let’s faceit Birmingham has been pretty useless at transport infrastructure.

Birmingham like every other regional city is only useless at infrastructure because all the money for the last 50 years has been spent in London and the greater SE.

[Toronto Villa]

A city centre ground would be great.

That’s Nose territory isn’t it? None of us come from Birmingham.

[The Edge]

If it was a city centre ground nobody would need to come in a car (or not as many for sure ) . It's not happening so all hypothetical talk. I like newcastles ground location in proximity to the town , seems to work well

The number that currently drive that would have better non car access will be at least matched by the increase in capacity.
The traffic in the centre of Brum on busy days is a nightmare, so they would have to consider the transport impact and let’s faceit Birmingham has been pretty useless at transport infrastructure.

Birmingham like every other regional city is only useless at infrastructure because all the money for the last 50 years has been spent in London and the greater SE.

And Manchester. Their tram network has had billions spent on it since that tosser George Osborne decided to make the shithole his love child.

[The Edge]

A city centre ground would be great.

That’s Nose territory isn’t it? None of us come from Birmingham.

I'm currently in town drinking with my brother but only because Blues are in Hull. Obviously.

[Gareth]

A city centre ground would be great.

That’s Nose territory isn’t it? None of us come from Birmingham.

I'm currently in town drinking with my brother but only because Blues are in Hull. Obviously.

Beware a shift at Longbridge just finished so they’ll be off home to shave their heads then into town to watch our game at 5.30 in those bars

[VillaTim]

A city centre ground would be great.

That’s Nose territory isn’t it? None of us come from Birmingham.

Good point. Move on to Project Lichfield