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Re: Europa League victory parade - all you need to know
« Reply #105 on: May 21, 2026, 07:39:11 PM »
Currently at New St, brilliant turn out. The city is most definitely ours!

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Re: Europa League victory parade - all you need to know
« Reply #106 on: May 21, 2026, 07:42:05 PM »
I reckon there were more people there, with about 18 hours notice, than any of the bullshit rallies in London. Which just shows that the will of the people is for Villa to win trophies.

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Re: Europa League victory parade - all you need to know
« Reply #107 on: May 21, 2026, 07:49:00 PM »
Just got back. I was on Sheepcote street at first then went all the way to Baskerville which still had access to the edge of Centenery. Unfortunately the sound system and screen were blocked by the screens so didn't get good shots of the players or hear to much. Some of the players were very quiet through it as well but obviosly would have come through the TV better. Hoping to rewatch the stream later.

Anyone notice the people on the balconies at HSBC. The lower balcony seemed rammed all the time but the upper one cleared away just after the team arrived.

« Last Edit: May 21, 2026, 07:53:09 PM by Somniloquism »

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Re: Europa League victory parade - all you need to know
« Reply #108 on: May 21, 2026, 07:52:25 PM »
Some of the players were very quiet through it as well but obviosly would have come throught the TV better. Hoping to rewatch the stream later.

It's all there on YouTube for posterity. McInally spoke well, as usual.

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Re: Europa League victory parade - all you need to know
« Reply #109 on: May 21, 2026, 08:52:13 PM »
Had tears in my eyes watching the parade here at work, let's just say I had to go outside for a stroll and get myself together.

I'm so fucking proud of our club, our players, our management team, our owners, and you supporters!!

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Re: Europa League victory parade - all you need to know
« Reply #110 on: May 21, 2026, 09:01:24 PM »
Holy crap. The main item on the 6 O'clock news.

We hog the main news - we hog the main news
We're Aston Villa - we hog the main news

They're not happy on SHA, they feel it's a poor use of the licence fee.

They’ll get their turn when they establish global football dominance under the chimneys

I’m sure they chuckled when John McGinn started the crowd singing ‘shitting on the city.’

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Re: Europa League victory parade - all you need to know
« Reply #111 on: May 21, 2026, 09:02:23 PM »
That was a special watch. Nice to see some of those players able to drop their guards and be so human. Hammered humans, admittedly.

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Re: Europa League victory parade - all you need to know
« Reply #112 on: May 21, 2026, 09:12:00 PM »
Being on Centenary Square this afternoon at least mase up in a small way for not getting a ticket. Maybe for Salzburg in August
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Re: Europa League victory parade - all you need to know
« Reply #113 on: May 21, 2026, 09:19:30 PM »
What a wonderful afternoon! Beers in the Rose Villa and then outside for the parade
 Bathed in sunshine and a hundred conversations with Villa brothers and sisters of all ages. Topped off by the team etc arriving and having the time of their lives.

We really have a special club that, on days like today combines a sense of history and achievement with familiarity and closeness - it's a unique quality that I hope we never lose.

A great occasion.

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Re: Europa League victory parade - all you need to know
« Reply #114 on: May 21, 2026, 10:07:41 PM »
What a wonderful afternoon! Beers in the Rose Villa and then outside for the parade
 Bathed in sunshine and a hundred conversations with Villa brothers and sisters of all ages. Topped off by the team etc arriving and having the time of their lives.

We really have a special club that, on days like today combines a sense of history and achievement with familiarity and closeness - it's a unique quality that I hope we never lose.

A great occasion.

Nice way of putting it.

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Re: Europa League victory parade - all you need to know
« Reply #115 on: May 21, 2026, 10:43:51 PM »
Didn't get back home from Istanbul until 8pm tonight, so missed the parade.  Just watching the scenes on the news now and it looks like it was brilliant.  Just great to see the club right at the heart of the city.   

Just makes you think just how many would have been there if it had been held in a few days time.  Bank Holiday Momday with the weather that is forecast would have been an incredible turnout.
« Last Edit: May 21, 2026, 10:47:34 PM by tomd2103 »

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Re: Europa League victory parade - all you need to know
« Reply #116 on: May 21, 2026, 11:28:38 PM »
Just got back from the parade , well the pubs as well after..  what a day and how many ?....   A brillant turn out with smiles  and emotional tears  , this club is special....

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Re: Europa League victory parade - all you need to know
« Reply #117 on: May 21, 2026, 11:33:47 PM »
Loved seeing the players let down their hair and show some of their personalities. Media-trained to give nothing away but cliché the rest of the time, it was so refreshing to hear Ollie take the piss out of himself, Ty being cool, Emi M being...blunt etc. Alcohol came good in the end!

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Re: Europa League victory parade - all you need to know
« Reply #118 on: May 21, 2026, 11:35:30 PM »
Loved seeing the players let down their hair and show some of their personalities. Media-trained to give nothing away but cliché the rest of the time, it was so refreshing to hear Ollie take the piss out of himself, Ty being cool, Emi M being...blunt etc. Alcohol came good in the end!


and morgans lovely chant ..

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Re: Europa League victory parade - all you need to know
« Reply #119 on: May 21, 2026, 11:42:31 PM »
Just got back from the parade , well the pubs as well after..  what a day and how many ?....   A brillant turn out with smiles  and emotional tears  , this club is special....

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Looking at social media over the last few days I actually didn't realise how big our support is

 


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