Villa donate gate receipts to Barrow

[Risso]

I thought that this amazing gesture deserved a thread of its own:

https://www.barrowafc.com/news/2021/august/260821-aston-villa-donate-their-share-of-carabao-cup-receipts-back-to-barrow-after-second-round-tie/

The Premier League outfit ran out 6-0 winners in their Second Round visit to Cumbria, thanks largely to a hat-trick from youngster Cameron Archer.

Under the rules of the competition, Villa would be due 45% of the gate receipts from a sell-out crowd at The Dunes Hotel Stadium – but they have now confirmed that they will donate that back to The Bluebirds.

“It’s just a wonderful gesture and we’re so grateful for their generosity,” admitted Barrow Chairman Paul Hornby.

“Despite the result, it was a fantastic occasion for everyone connected with Barrow and the revenue generated from it and this subsequent donation is crucial to the Club.

“All those associated with Villa conducted themselves with real class on Tuesday night so this gesture just underlines what a great club they are so we thank them and wish them well for the rest of the season.”

[JD]

That's great to hear. Well done Villa. 

[sickbeggar]

Very nice gesture and great P.R..

[sid1964]

Good gesture, lets hope Chelsea give us the gate receipts for the next game

[Bobby Boy]

The phrase the 'football family' often sounds very hollow in these days of clubs going to the wall when individual players are on half a million quid a week and there are £100 million player transfers so this is a welcome response to a club that needs every penny.

Nice one Villa.

[Risso]

It's probably the equivalent of Greasy Ratboy's salary for a couple of days, but I imagine it's a huge help at that level. Perhaps we could send them a couple of kids on loan as well. The Cumbrian winter weather would toughen them up no end!

[algy]

“All those associated with Villa conducted themselves with real class on Tuesday night so this gesture just underlines what a great club they are so we thank them and wish them well for the rest of the season.”

Fantastic gesture.  From their forum ...

Spot on from Villa, hopefully invested in the infrastructure of the club!
Put some of it towards a proper food hut at the away end and call it The Food Villa with a plaque to commentate the game.

Great set of fans and now a considerate club. Well done, Villa.

After watching there first class performance from mostly youths, and the way the club and fans mingled round town before game
And now they donate the match fee ?
What a fabulous club they are
Thank you to Aston Villa and hope you have a great season

Class club I’m planning on following Villa for the rest of the comp hope they make it past Chelsea next round

[London Villan]

Aston Villa - doing the right thing (mostly) since 1874. Well done the Club.

[Scratchins]

I am always proud to be a Villa fan but especially so with this. Class club since 1874.
Tuesday was one of the best away trips, we were made welcome and I shall always have a soft spot for Barrow.

[cdbearsfan]

Well done Villa, as ever.

[Demitri_C]

I love this club. Brilliant from them and so proud.

Arrange a friendly with them in summer if it also helps them out

[Lizz]

Lovely thing to do.

[ironmaidenmania]

Great stuff from the club.

[Hookeysmith]

Things like this make me proud of our club

Well Done Villa

[CT]

Excellent gesture. Well done Villa.