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Offline Matt G

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Bodymoor Heath - players leaving time
« on: August 10, 2023, 09:10:41 AM »
Hi all,

It being the summer holidays my kids are bored and want to see if they can see the players leaving training and try and get some autographs. Anyone got any experience of this and what time would be right to get there, or if it’s possible at all?

Thanks in advance

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Re: Bodymoor Heath - players leaving time
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2023, 09:28:31 AM »
Hi all,

It being the summer holidays my kids are bored and want to see if they can see the players leaving training and try and get some autographs. Anyone got any experience of this and what time would be right to get there, or if it’s possible at all?

Thanks in advance

You can easily wait on the road leading to Middleton RSPB as I have seen people there in the past. However the players will be driving past in their cars so no guarantee they will stop or even which player it is. Couldn't tell you the time though but if you want to make a day of it, Middleton Hall and Kingsbury Waterpark are right next door to BMH.

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Re: Bodymoor Heath - players leaving time
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2023, 09:33:50 AM »
Matt G....the original?! Where the hell have you been for the last decade, mate? (Not a bad time to duck-out being a ClVilla obsessive, in fairness).

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Re: Bodymoor Heath - players leaving time
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2023, 10:10:19 AM »
Thank you , yes I’ve seen people there and to be fair to the players they usually do stop. But I think the timings have changed under Unai. Don’t want a wasted trip!

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Re: Bodymoor Heath - players leaving time
« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2023, 10:11:45 AM »
Matt G....the original?! Where the hell have you been for the last decade, mate? (Not a bad time to duck-out being a ClVilla obsessive, in fairness).
Yes the original! Life happens, priorities change. Very fortunate that my two kids are now Villa obsessed so get to reignite my love too.

Offline AV84

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Re: Bodymoor Heath - players leaving time
« Reply #5 on: August 11, 2023, 10:12:48 AM »
Have a look at that Matty Cash "day in the life" video. I can't remember if he mentions times in it but you might get some idea.

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Re: Bodymoor Heath - players leaving time
« Reply #6 on: August 11, 2023, 10:20:05 AM »
Matt G....the original?! Where the hell have you been for the last decade, mate? (Not a bad time to duck-out being a ClVilla obsessive, in fairness).
Yes the original! Life happens, priorities change. Very fortunate that my two kids are now Villa obsessed so get to reignite my love too.

Brilliant! Welcome back.

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Re: Bodymoor Heath - players leaving time
« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2023, 10:21:54 AM »
Matt G....the original?! Where the hell have you been for the last decade, mate? (Not a bad time to duck-out being a ClVilla obsessive, in fairness).
Yes the original! Life happens, priorities change. Very fortunate that my two kids are now Villa obsessed so get to reignite my love too.

Brilliant! Welcome back.

Thanks - its nice to be back - I won't be quite so prolific these days!

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Re: Bodymoor Heath - players leaving time
« Reply #8 on: August 13, 2024, 04:44:25 PM »
Talksport breakfast show live tomorrow at Bodymoor from 6am with interviews with players and manager.
« Last Edit: August 13, 2024, 04:53:23 PM by Tuscans »

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Re: Bodymoor Heath - players leaving time
« Reply #9 on: August 13, 2024, 05:01:56 PM »
Hiya Matt, really good to see you back!

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Re: Bodymoor Heath - players leaving time
« Reply #10 on: August 13, 2024, 05:05:45 PM »
Hiya Matt, really good to see you back!

(albeit last year!)

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Re: Bodymoor Heath - players leaving time
« Reply #11 on: August 13, 2024, 05:39:34 PM »

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Re: Bodymoor Heath - players leaving time
« Reply #12 on: August 13, 2024, 06:44:18 PM »
Does Unai allow the players to leave training?

Welcome back Matt

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Re: Bodymoor Heath - players leaving time
« Reply #13 on: August 13, 2024, 07:49:18 PM »
Does Unai allow the players to leave training?

Welcome back Matt
Cheers

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Re: Bodymoor Heath - players leaving time
« Reply #14 on: August 13, 2024, 09:42:41 PM »
There are now cones and 'no stopping' signs all along Bodymoor Heath Road now, and the road up to the entrance is double yellowed. Not sure how you'd go about getting autographs other than by parking in the car parks and walking to the gate.

 


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