VILLA PARK 125 | Fans & former players recall their Villa Park memories

[@WillMunda]

That 23rd Dec 1970 League Cup semi-final - I was there too in the Witton End, amongst I think 55000 others. That was my first ever match.

[@TheSteve6730]

My grandad, my dad, me, my nephew and on and on. It's my spiritual home full of lifetimes of memories and some of the happiest and saddest moments of people's lives. Thank you villa ❤️

[@rustyshackleford4918]

That Atletico Madrid game was something else... The scenes and noise when Collymore scored I shall never forget

[@adamwhite3347]

Holte was like a washing machine. Great days, I went to both the away and home legs. Time moves to fast. UTV.

[@VillanFGer86]

Inter Milan in 1994, Tranmere in 1994, A Madrid in 1998. We need those nights again

[@adamwitches4404]

Great memories, we can add Bayern Munich now. I will never forget Kings Penalty vs Inter Milan though!

[@Kendoddsdadsdogsdead532]

Agreed.....i was lucky enough to attend all of them. UTV!

[@ashtonwhite930]

First game I ever went to was the AFC Bournemouth FA Cup game 2015, when Carles Gil scored that screamer and the atmosphere for me was something I’ll never forget, best ever time was the 2019 Play off final at Wembley and the noise was electric, and also when I was mascot vs Millwall and had the pleasure with walking out with Jack Grealish, a day I’ll never forget. I love this place, many memories made and long may they continue

[@Brad_Evans92]

Its the place where I've made memories that will stay with me to the grave . Long may them amazing days and memories continue

[@brummiegazz]

Villa beating Liverpool in 1976 5/1, unfortunatly the game was a midweek game and was never televised.. Bad memory was the Friendly against Rangers, the same year (match abandoned) UTV

[@western-oud1898]

And its going to be even better with the rebuild..I have all the faith in the world that the owners will makes sure they keep that traditional feeling that the stadium is famous for..really really looking forward to eventually seeing the plans

[@VillanFGer86]

Unfortunately Villa's own 'Dr No', Chris Heck has cancelled the redevelopment . In hindsight Purslow was a man of vision like Rinder, Ramsey etc.

[@kevinrice3714]

Vtid spiritual home cried the first time I walked out into the stands have loved the villa since I was a boy 1977 and will die a villan many great memories and many years of hurt but good with the bad, Irish villan support from afar still bleeding claret and blue 💜💙UTV

[@kevinsimpson3374]

To The Best Supported Club In Birmingham. Happy 125 Th Birthday! Heartiest Congratulations From Kevin Simpson From Wallsend Northeast England, A True Villan! Villa The Villains That’s Our Name!

[@97devey]

Grew up on the Holte. So many great players, great games, great memories. UTV!

[@AndersJensenTH]

The Pride is in my heart, and this brought a little tear of joy in my eye. UTV VTID

[@adamleen]

Best Stadium in the World 😍😍

[@archieplays8676]

Ya

[@Hpdecks231]

Agreed

[@DrAAAli]

Just started taking my 2 wee lads to support our new family team, Villa, first game, 4-0. Lol ... Liverpool next.

[@antheadavison6494]

Semi final against Man united was my first ever game..17 then..71 now! It has been Villa ever since..up when they win..down when they don't. Had some special days and nights there! ❤

[@marineboy1964]

As a kid me and my dad and my wooden box to stand on remember midweek games with the lights on driving past the villa tavern and seeing the AV in lights in the distance, this memory will stay with me till I die ,,and my favourite game was against Barcelona 2-2 1978 Johan cruyff , we was totally out played and scored 2 in the last 2 minutes

[@Subbuteo_Passion]

So many good memories over the last 49 years with many more years to go hopefully. Love the place so much Im building my own Villa Park.

[@phillydavison]

Memories galore it is my families home from home. Can't wait to see NSWE's plans to make the best stadium in the world even better. UTV

[@lilianrowan1553]

First visit to Villa Park in 1947 aged six. My father thought that 1st division crowds were too great for a young girl so it was a Central League game and we stood in the Trinity Road enclosure - no seating. My biggest disappointment was not being allowed to go Wembley for the FA Cup final in 1957. My friends from school and I had stood behind the goal, where the North Stand is now, to be as close as possible to our hero Nigel Sims. There was the time in December 1976 , an evening match, when Villa had scored five before half time against Liverpool. After that I moved away from Birmingham with my young family and got to see fewer matches. My five year old daughter told her teacher " Mummy is always bad tempered if Villa lose." She was correct.

[@LordOfTheMings1]

125 years 💙💜💙💜

[@darrenwoolley8433]

My home Villa Park is the best ground in the world so many happy memories. UTV

[@kevinsimpson3374]

To My Theatre Of Dreams, I Wish The Club I’ve Supported As A Boy , And Man The Heartiest Of Congratulations In Reaching 125 Years! My Favorite Player Obviously Brian Little Favorite Memory Seeing The Villa In 1975 Winning The League Cup Final As A 15 Year Old! Best Striker Ive Seen The Great Andy Lochhead Or Andy Gray Best Defender Charlie Aitken Best Midfielder Dennis Mortimer, I Could Go On And On! Up The Villa! Always And Forever! From Kevin Simpson A True Villian!

[@paulclark5735]

Iv great memories of the league winning season and the European Cup season but i still think the league cup semi-final win in 94 was an incredible atmosphere .

[@畢業生1819李柏融]

Villa Park is the home ever.

[@anthonyorourke5562]

I remember standing on the Witton bank as a 7 year old, had no money so we used to sneak under the turnstiles, 53 years ago, my Brothers ashes are scattered on the hill in aston Park opposite the holte, so he can still watch the mighty Villa!!

[@Harrythepot]

Best night ever was the semi final second leg against Blackburn. What a game. 6-4 on the night! I was in the lower holte end, paid for a seat and I didn't sit down. The place was rocking!

[@davidpendry7731]

Hallowed Ground. 4 generations

[@liamjones8763]

Can’t wait to see it with a capacity of 60,000

[@VillanFGer86]

Unfortunately Chris Heck has other ideas and has scrapped our new stand. Just like he scrapped the round badge.

[@01bigtrev]

If i remember correctly in an old interview with Doug Ellis he said he had the blueprints for the new north stand probably 20 years ago 😂 it’s been a long time coming

[@Viscount_Castlereagh]

The best looking stadium in England.

[@villaloyal]

Good video, should make another one. Shows local lads who played for our club.

[@carloferri1]

Is the place I’m dream of as leaving in Italy. VTD UTV

[@noelcreaton3735]

Best stadium ever ❤❤

[@markmorrid8144]

My first game Bournemouth 3rd div 48 thousand Liverpool won 5.1 Barcelona with the greatest player in that era cruyff Tranmear league cup semi and always rocking against small heath.

[@waynedawes5955]

Villa park my home my family

[@sarahhawkswood7042]

Utv best stadium in UK

[@Doggomorph]

That 50 year old fan please have an interview regarding football Brian clough man u relegation Munich Derby 1973 we need that

[@linky8899]

1st game Villa v Ipswich 81 Best game v Inter Milan 2-0 kent Nielsen screamer

[@VillanFGer86]

Heck OUT OUT OUT, FOOl, FOOL, FOOL

[@thecovertnarcissist9437]

So is it 125 years saturday 17th april 2022 Since villa have been at villa park

[@Jonsson474]

❤️

[@TheCMduck]

Come on Villa, we can afford to pay for the Getty image photos without the watermarks!!!!

[@dennisprice5264]

Watching Stanley'

[@Yow_No_Its_Cashy]

UTV

[@richardplacentino8307]

surely they mean 150 yrs

[@gilerzz491]

Early