Villa Away whats it like

Taking the missus to Villa its our first (hopefully of many) bluebirds away trip. What can we expect in terms of facilities & atmosphere?

Cheers

Great atmosphere. Old school ground. Noisy supporters in the lower North Stand next to the away end, as well as in the Holte End at the opposite end of the stadium. You'll enjoy it.

Taking the missus to Villa its our first (hopefully of many) bluebirds away trip. What can we expect in terms of facilities & atmosphere?

Cheers

usually a great atmosphere at villa park especially night games .

mind you Chelsea fans complaining of over zeolous stewarding over the weekend .a few got taken out for standing on seats etc which was over social media last few days

can't see 6,000 city fans sitting down all game on Friday night !!

where best to park, hoping to get up there early and find somewhere close to the ground

Villa Park is one of my favourite away grounds to go to, and not just because it's relatively close to my location.

Always a good atmosphere and easy for everyone to get to by car or public transport.

Plenty of decent places to have food/drink before the game.

Looking forward to Friday.

where best to park, hoping to get up there early and find somewhere close to the ground

If you're there in good time, you may be able to park in and around Aston train station.

I think some people who live in the area also allow fans to park on their drive for a small fee.

where best to park, hoping to get up there early and find somewhere close to the ground

I've booked to park in Aston school or something similar. Says online its a 10 minute walk from the ground

Taking the missus to Villa its our first (hopefully of many) bluebirds away trip. What can we expect in terms of facilities & atmosphere?

Cheers

- Make sure to check out the exterior of the Holte End. I'm biased but it's the best looking stand in England.
- As I put in the other thread, all pubs around the ground are home fans only. Inside the ground you'll be able to get a beer if you're in the Doug Ellis Lower or North Upper, but no alcohol available in Doug Ellis Upper.
- Our atmosphere is like the rest of the Premier League and the country, poor these days most of the time. However when we're playing well and the Holte End is up then it can be rocking and one of the best in the country.
- You'll more than likely score as we've only kept 3 league clean sheets all season and love to go 1-0 down in games.
- Here's a stat for you. We've conceded to the opposition's first shot on target 17 times this season, which is absolutely mental.

Its a special place, and its surroundings.

Taking the missus to Villa its our first (hopefully of many) bluebirds away trip. What can we expect in terms of facilities & atmosphere?

Cheers

- Make sure to check out the exterior of the Holte End. I'm biased but it's the best looking stand in England.
- As I put in the other thread, all pubs around the ground are home fans only. Inside the ground you'll be able to get a beer if you're in the Doug Ellis Lower or North Upper, but no alcohol available in Doug Ellis Upper.
- Our atmosphere is like the rest of the Premier League and the country, poor these days most of the time. However when we're playing well and the Holte End is up then it can be rocking and one of the best in the country.
- You'll more than likely score as we've only kept 3 league clean sheets all season and love to go 1-0 down in games.
- Here's a stat for you. We've conceded to the opposition's first shot on target 17 times this season, which is absolutely mental.

Has the Witton Arms stopped away fans now then, thats where we went last time i was there.

Taking the missus to Villa its our first (hopefully of many) bluebirds away trip. What can we expect in terms of facilities & atmosphere?

Cheers

Never been with the City but took my now wife to her first Rangers game at Villa, in the 70s.
Hope you and yours have a less stressful day

Taking the missus to Villa its our first (hopefully of many) bluebirds away trip. What can we expect in terms of facilities & atmosphere?

Cheers

- Make sure to check out the exterior of the Holte End. I'm biased but it's the best looking stand in England.
- As I put in the other thread, all pubs around the ground are home fans only. Inside the ground you'll be able to get a beer if you're in the Doug Ellis Lower or North Upper, but no alcohol available in Doug Ellis Upper.
- Our atmosphere is like the rest of the Premier League and the country, poor these days most of the time. However when we're playing well and the Holte End is up then it can be rocking and one of the best in the country.
- You'll more than likely score as we've only kept 3 league clean sheets all season and love to go 1-0 down in games.
- Here's a stat for you. We've conceded to the opposition's first shot on target 17 times this season, which is absolutely mental.

Has the Witton Arms stopped away fans now then, thats where we went last time i was there.

Yeah, home fans only now.

Thanks Lads, can't wait