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This is the Holte End stand at Villa Park.
The old Holte End was demolished in 1994 and was rebuilt within a year.
The Holte End has a nice mosaic with the name of the club and the clubs badge.
The Holte End is a large two tiered structure, opened in the 1994/95 season and holds 13,500 supporters. The other end, the North Stand, is older (built in the late 1970's), but still modern looking. This is two tiered, with a double row of executive boxes running across the middle.
A walk up the road in Taffs Well, near Cardiff. We stayed in a cottage for a week near here.
Macron Store, Cardiff - they had the AVFC strip in the window!
I got off my Cross City train at Aston, as I was heading to Perry Barr (on the Chase Line).
Aston is one of two stations that serves Villa Park. The othe being Witton (although Witton looks closer to Villa Park from the train).
London Midland trains at Aston (mostly Class 323).
This came out dark.
London Midland 153366 with a Class 170 carriage at the back (for Rugely).
Southampton FC v Aston Villa FC at St Mary's Southampton. Saints last home game of 2014 / 2015 season. Saints 6 Villa 1. Sado Mane scored the fastest ever hat trick in the Premier League, scoring 3 goals in 2 minutes and 56 seconds!
Seen on Queens Road in Aston. On New Years Day 2016.
Started to rain by the time I walked past here.
Boarded up Aston Villa fan pub called The Adventurers.
Aston Villa are likely to get relegated, as of January 2016, they are 20th in the Premier League!
The first bit of Villa Park that I approached. Near the claret and blue gates is the Trinity Road Ticket Office.
One of the reasons that I wanted to take photos of Villa Park was this new statue of William McGregor. What I didn't realise was that I would have to poke the camera (or the lens) through the bars of the gates to get my shots (and zoom in).
Never the less some of the shots you can't even tell that I took them through the gates (apart from the ones with the gates in the shots).
McGregor was one of the founders of the Football League in 1888. Aston Villa was one of the 12 founding members of the first ever Football League.
It does look nice surrounded by the snow.
Does snow not settle on bronze statues?
The statue was sculpted by Sam Holland, who took references from photos and a portrait in the McGregor Suite.
This time on an X5 NXWM Platinum bus towards Erdington and Sutton Coldfield. Heading up the Aston Expressway.
Heading past Spaghetti Junction. The lay-by road comes off the M6 at Junction 6 and lets traffic drive towards Birmingham City Centre.
The bus heads towards Erdington leaving the Expressway at Kingsbury Road.
The Chase Line railway towards Witton.
Villa Park home of Aston Villa Football Club is seen to the left.
Villa Park from Witton Lane Gardens in Aston.
Views of the Doug Ellis Stand from Witton Lane Gardens. Much better views of it from here.
I was looking for somewhere to get the Aston Villa Football Club sign, that is on the Doug Ellis Stand. You can see this from the Aston Expressway, M6 and from near Witton Station (on the train).
I had wanted the Aston Villa Football Club sign all in one shot. So I tried making a panoramic and video of it on my camera.
HD video clip of the Doug Ellis Stand with Aston Villa Football Club sign.
Southampton FC v Aston Villa FC at St Mary's Southampton. Saints last home game of 2014 / 2015 season. Saints 6 Villa 1. Sado Mane scored the fastest ever hat trick in the Premier League, scoring 3 goals in 2 minutes and 56 seconds!
This is the Holte End stand at Villa Park.
The old Holte End was demolished in 1994 and was rebuilt within a year.
This is the gap between The Holte End and the Trinity Road Stand. Notice the claret steps between them.
You can see some of the seats here on The Holte End.
The Holte End is a large two tiered structure, opened in the 1994/95 season and holds 13,500 supporters. The other end, the North Stand, is older (built in the late 1970's), but still modern looking. This is two tiered, with a double row of executive boxes running across the middle.
Football Ground Guide - Villa Park
This stand was opened prior to the European Championships, in 1996, in which Villa Park was a host. Opposite is the latest edition. The three tiered Trinity Road Stand, complete with a row of executive boxes was opened in 2001.
Birmingham City Centre on the FA Cup Final 2015 day!
The Villa Shop.
Aston Villa face Arsenal (the 2014 Cup holders) in the final.
30th May 2015.
Villa's last FA Cup Final was in 2000, where they lost to Chelsea. The last final they won was way back in 1957 against Manchester United!
Villa lost 4-0 to Arsenal.
This is the Holte End stand at Villa Park.
The old Holte End was demolished in 1994 and was rebuilt within a year.
This is the gap between The Holte End and the Trinity Road Stand. Notice the claret steps between them.
The Holte End is a large two tiered structure, opened in the 1994/95 season and holds 13,500 supporters. The other end, the North Stand, is older (built in the late 1970's), but still modern looking. This is two tiered, with a double row of executive boxes running across the middle.
Football Ground Guide - Villa Park
This stand was opened prior to the European Championships, in 1996, in which Villa Park was a host. Opposite is the latest edition. The three tiered Trinity Road Stand, complete with a row of executive boxes was opened in 2001.
Shots of Villa Park from Witton Lane. Was heading towards the Doug Ellis Stand, but saw that it was icy up ahead and turned back.
Gates on Witton Lane with the clubs name.
It used to be known as the Witton Lane Stand. It was rebuilt in 1993 replacing an older structure. It had a minor refurbishment in 1996 for the European Championships - Euro '96. Named after former Chairman Doug Ellis.
Southampton FC v Aston Villa FC at St Mary's Southampton. Saints last home game of 2014 / 2015 season. Saints 6 Villa 1. Sado Mane scored the fastest ever hat trick in the Premier League, scoring 3 goals in 2 minutes and 56 seconds!
The first bit of Villa Park that I approached. Near the claret and blue gates is the Trinity Road Ticket Office.
Claret bars and an Official Merchandise stand.
A sign for Aston Villa Football Club near The Holte pub and an entrance to Aston Hall.
This side says Thank You For Your Support. Points towards Aston Station and Witton Station. As well as Aston Hall.
Behind is the Aston Expressway - A38(M).
Southampton FC v Aston Villa FC at St Mary's Southampton. Saints last home game of 2014 / 2015 season. Saints 6 Villa 1. Sado Mane scored the fastest ever hat trick in the Premier League, scoring 3 goals in 2 minutes and 56 seconds!
The first bit of Villa Park that I approached. Near the claret and blue gates is the Trinity Road Ticket Office.
One of the reasons that I wanted to take photos of Villa Park was this new statue of William McGregor. What I didn't realise was that I would have to poke the camera (or the lens) through the bars of the gates to get my shots (and zoom in).
Never the less some of the shots you can't even tell that I took them through the gates (apart from the ones with the gates in the shots).
McGregor was one of the founders of the Football League in 1888. Aston Villa was one of the 12 founding members of the first ever Football League.
It does look nice surrounded by the snow.
Does snow not settle on bronze statues?
The statue was sculpted by Sam Holland, who took references from photos and a portrait in the McGregor Suite.
This is the Holte End stand at Villa Park.
The old Holte End was demolished in 1994 and was rebuilt within a year.
This is the gap between The Holte End and the Trinity Road Stand. Notice the claret steps between them.
The Holte End is a large two tiered structure, opened in the 1994/95 season and holds 13,500 supporters. The other end, the North Stand, is older (built in the late 1970's), but still modern looking. This is two tiered, with a double row of executive boxes running across the middle.
Football Ground Guide - Villa Park
This stand was opened prior to the European Championships, in 1996, in which Villa Park was a host. Opposite is the latest edition. The three tiered Trinity Road Stand, complete with a row of executive boxes was opened in 2001.
The first bit of Villa Park that I approached. Near the claret and blue gates is the Trinity Road Ticket Office.
One of the reasons that I wanted to take photos of Villa Park was this new statue of William McGregor. What I didn't realise was that I would have to poke the camera (or the lens) through the bars of the gates to get my shots (and zoom in).
Never the less some of the shots you can't even tell that I took them through the gates (apart from the ones with the gates in the shots).
McGregor was one of the founders of the Football League in 1888. Aston Villa was one of the 12 founding members of the first ever Football League.
It does look nice surrounded by the snow.
Does snow not settle on bronze statues?
The statue was sculpted by Sam Holland, who took references from photos and a portrait in the McGregor Suite.
Heathfield Road,Lozels,Birmingham is where legend has it that Aston Villa Football Club were formed.
It is said that memberers of the Aston Villa Wesleyan Church Cricket Team met under a lamp post in 1874 & decided to form a football team with the aim of keeping fit during the winter.This was decided after watching a game in a nearby field.This photo was taken in Heathfield Road very near to Wilson Road where Villa played their first official game in 1875. Villa fans Thomas & Simon Hayward investigate.
(photo jayne Hayward feb 2011)
Villa Park from Witton Lane Gardens in Aston.
Views of the Doug Ellis Stand from Witton Lane Gardens. Much better views of it from here.
I was looking for somewhere to get the Aston Villa Football Club sign, that is on the Doug Ellis Stand. You can see this from the Aston Expressway, M6 and from near Witton Station (on the train).
Just the AVFC Prepared badge.
This is Witton Station, the closest train station to Villa Park, home of Aston Villa FC (Aston Station is further away from the stadium).
The station first opened in 1837. The current shelters date to the 1950s.
Sign - Witton for Villa Park - Aston Villa Football Club
Views of Villa Park from Witton Station. Earlier I returned to get new shots of the stadium, from the sides I didn't get last time around.
Villa Park lined up with the Witton for Villa Park sign.
Views of the Doug Ellis Stand. Formerly known as the Witton Lane Stand.
Saw this man outside of Waterstone's in Rotunda Square, trying to sell flags and scarves for Aston Villa FC, as they will be in the FA Cup Semi Final 2015 against Liverpool.
Seen from Costa above.
Based on recent history: At Wembley Stadium: Villa got to the FA Cup final in 2000 and lost.
They last got to the Semi Final in 2010, and also lost.
Hopefully they will do better this time (while the team is near the bottom of the table in the Premier League in the 2014-15 season).
I only took one shot. He did move and put the scarves on a nearby railing, so no idea if he had any success in selling the flags.
The official AVFC store is nearby on New Street.
Edit: Aston Villa beat Liverpool 2-1 to get to the final v Arsenal.
This pub is the Witton Arms, on Witton Road in Witton, Birmingham. It is the away pub for fans coming to watch a match at Villa Park.
Formerly known as the Cap'n'Gown.
Down the road from Witton Station.
This is Witton Station, the closest train station to Villa Park, home of Aston Villa FC (Aston Station is further away from the stadium).
The station first opened in 1837. The current shelters date to the 1950s.
The electric cables overhead.
The first bit of Villa Park that I approached. Near the claret and blue gates is the Trinity Road Ticket Office.
The gates on Trinity Road.
Southampton FC v Aston Villa FC at St Mary's Southampton. Saints last home game of 2014 / 2015 season. Saints 6 Villa 1. Sado Mane scored the fastest ever hat trick in the Premier League, scoring 3 goals in 2 minutes and 56 seconds!
This is Witton Station, the closest train station to Villa Park, home of Aston Villa FC (Aston Station is further away from the stadium).
The station first opened in 1837. The current shelters date to the 1950s.
The electric cables overhead.
This is Witton Station, the closest train station to Villa Park, home of Aston Villa FC (Aston Station is further away from the stadium).
The station first opened in 1837. The current shelters date to the 1950s.
Sign - Witton for Villa Park - Aston Villa Football Club
Views of Villa Park from Witton Station. Earlier I returned to get new shots of the stadium, from the sides I didn't get last time around.
Villa Park lined up with the Witton for Villa Park sign.
Views of the North Stand. It used to be known as the Witton Stand.
Mobile shots of the shelter at Aston Station. Mainly took them as it says Aston for Villa Park.
Just a simple station with two platforms.
This is Witton Station, the closest train station to Villa Park, home of Aston Villa FC (Aston Station is further away from the stadium).
The station first opened in 1837. The current shelters date to the 1950s.
Welcome to Witton sign.
Southampton FC v Aston Villa FC at St Mary's Southampton. Saints last home game of 2014 / 2015 season. Saints 6 Villa 1. Sado Mane scored the fastest ever hat trick in the Premier League, scoring 3 goals in 2 minutes and 56 seconds!
West Midlands Railway 323202 at Aston Station.
I got the train one stop from Birmingham New Street to see the turntable at the Curzon Street HS2 site.
After this a quick walk around part of Aston I've not explored before, then got a bus from Lichfield Road back into the City Centre.
No football games at Villa Park, as all matches have been cancelled for a month (or longer).
Route map for local services in and out of Birmingham New Street with West Midlands Railway.