Whenever sheer noise at Villa Park is mentioned I'm always transported back to the third division game against Bournemouth. Just prior to George Curtis taking the free-kick from which Andy Lochhead scored there was a crescendo of Villa, Villa, Villa from every corner of the ground. I think every man, woman and child joined in, we couldn't fail to score. Barry Davis mentioned it in commentary.
I hate the constant noise build up to kick off. The ground is not allowed to find its voice because of this choreographed assault to the ear drums.It’s small time and pathetic.
If anyone comes near me with a drum in the Holte End, they'll be going home wearing it...
I think the Holte has been quite loud this season overall. Yes, it could be louder but it's largely determined by what happens on the pitch and to be fair our home form hasn't been that good or consistent to merit a better atmosphere
Quote from: Brend'Watkins on March 03, 2023, 09:34:48 AMI think the Holte has been quite loud this season overall. Yes, it could be louder but it's largely determined by what happens on the pitch and to be fair our home form hasn't been that good or consistent to merit a better atmosphere Agree, it has been pretty good on the Holte this season. I was in the upper Trinity last season v Brentford and was told to “ calm down a bit” by a steward. I wasn’t swearing, I was in the back row so not obstructing anyone or even being mildly offensive. I was literally shouting encouragement to the players. My son will only go in the Holte now - or Lower North at a push. Seems a bit strange, Villa trying to engineer an atmosphere but clamping down when there’s genuine, spontaneous excitement in the stands
Pre match fans? I'm definitely not one of those. If I get to my seat and the match hasn't just kicked off I've failed.