Villa Park Redevelopment

[Olneythelonely]

Kendrick Lamar and SZA will play at Villa Park this summer. https://x.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1888966892439904495

After seeing his show last night, I won't be going.

Excellent stuff. He’s absolutely brilliant.

[Villan82]

Every summer it seems now for gigs, why I’ve always thought it’ll be a new ground or sticking plaster this one…rebuilding stands is not the option…they won’t want 2/3 years missing out on these revenues why they rebuild

Why bother doing the revamp to the club shop and stumps if that's the case? How much did they spend on the ground last summer?

I think it's just a 'it'll do', unfortunately. I always thought NSWE would be the owners to really transform Villa Park.

[VILLA MOLE]

Kendrick Lamar and SZA will play at Villa Park this summer. https://x.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1888966892439904495

After seeing his show last night, I won't be going.

Any relation to Henry from Blazing saddles ?

[Nev]

That's Headley!!!

[London Villan]

Every summer it seems now for gigs, why I’ve always thought it’ll be a new ground or sticking plaster this one…rebuilding stands is not the option…they won’t want 2/3 years missing out on these revenues why they rebuild

Why bother doing the revamp to the club shop and stumps if that's the case? How much did they spend on the ground last summer?

I think it's just a 'it'll do', unfortunately. I always thought NSWE would be the owners to really transform Villa Park.

It’s relatively small spend, with a return over 5-10 years, which gives them time to sort a new stadium.

[SaddVillan]

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/feb/10/everton-goodison-park-history-memory-grief-belonging-my-bittersweet-farewell?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

I really enjoyed this from an Evertonian lamenting the end of Goodison. Her attachment to the place runs really deep  - 3 sides of the ground are pretty well original. 

I've seen "my" Villa Park gradually replaced year by year, but like her I'd really miss the place - warts and all, if we were to ever leave.

[Brazilian Villain]

From KUMB during last night's game.

Atmosphere sounds incredible at Villa Park this evening, proper football ground

I sense a pang of regret in East London.

[algy]

Kendrick Lamar and SZA will play at Villa Park this summer.

Is he a central defender by any chance?

[Brazilian Villain]

Kendrick Lamar and SZA will play at Villa Park this summer.

Is he a central defender by any chance?

'Fraid not, he's a bit too short to play at centre-half.

[Percy McCarthy]

Kendrick Lamar and SZA will play at Villa Park this summer. https://x.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1888966892439904495

After seeing his show last night, I won't be going.

Excellent stuff. He’s absolutely brilliant.

He’s a genius IMHO.

[VILLA MOLE]

That's Headley!!!

ahh yes sorry

[dcdavecollett]

Sorry, are we talking about Lamarre Bogarde?

[Percy McCarthy]

28 (minimum) home games this season, currently averaging over 41,000. Does anyone know many they get in for the gigs?

[LeeB]

From KUMB during last night's game.

Atmosphere sounds incredible at Villa Park this evening, proper football ground

I sense a pang of regret in East London.

I read the same thread, did you see that Sendo twat moaning again because we'd called him out for being a two faced twat?

[Dante Lavelli]

Guesstimates on how much money we make from the gigs?  Or is the motivation publicly and growing the brand?

I re-watched the Heck interview where he explained the success at the 76ers and he’s repeating the same playbook here.  The graffiti/art on the walls, the branching out into other income streams etc.  I predict there will be a one-off Kendrick sponsored shirt next spring and associated apparel.