The New Dawn

The only way is up!!!

Gazvilla, I know you will comment on this :o) but I am going to get on my soapbox again. On the official statement he mentions the vital importance of filling VP every week. He uses the example that successful clubs have full stadiums (full before they become successful). The new owners have been very innovative in ensuring the fans are made to be part of the 'family'. He alludes to needing to fill the ground to help us be successful and in order for the development of the North Stand to take place. It is simply not good enough for fans to start showing up when we are successful. This summer every Villa supporter (those who support the club by putting their money in) should be encouraging as many fans (those who say they support the club but who actually just pop down occasionally or buy the odd shirt) to invest in the future of Aston Villa. It has been said before but it is worth reitterating. We have the infrastructure, the right manager, a forward thinking and proactive board, supporter representation, a massive fan base, excellent price structure, a nucleus of young players many of whom actually support the club, and a fabulous stadium, that providing we fill will be developed even more. Yes we want the team to develop and improve on this season (the same as every club) but it really is now up to fans (see above for the difference between a fan and a supporter) to become supporters, in order for our club to move to the next stage. The ball is firmly in our court. Can we meet the challenge? If we do not do our bit, will we have the right to demand that money be spent improving the squad. Redscouse, The Arse, Manure all will have stadiums holding 60,000 +, Newcrapstle, Sunderland 50,000+. Chelski are bankrolled. This is what we are competing with and as fans we must do our bit or be prepared to permanently play second fiddle.

well im going to buy my first season ticket this summer if that'll make you happy :)

Welcome aboard Adam (and Dad). The beauty of the game is the ranting and raving at how things could be better. The frustration and the anger. But it is exactly that, that makes good times so damn special. Start making matchday a whole day. A bit of grub, a few beers, a good sing song during the game and a curry ready to watch it all again on Football First. In that way the 90 minutes is part of the day and not the whole focus of it. And industrial how about encouraging a couple of pals to join you? Start making matchday a full day experience if possible.

While some of voth's opinions are obviously correct to any idiot I couldn't disagree more with the thoughts that its just down to the fans. There are so many examples of small teams being succesful with less support, even blackburn have won the prem and ewood park is never full. BTW with your given examples how much have newcastle and sunderland won? We need more than support and there are other things that need to be improved before we'l fill VP on a regular basis

Voice - What a load of claptrap!............ Just joking mate, actually agree with you, getting excited about next year already. Methinks the punters will come flooding back:-)

After the varied collection of clowns that we've had in key executive positions in recent years, this man Richard FitzGerald is like a breath of fresh air. A real professional. You really believe that the club is in good hands with this gent at the helm.