Follyfoot Posted Wednesday at 11:50 VT Supporter Share Posted Wednesday at 11:50 On 11/10/2024 at 20:03, FLVillan said: Just got back from the UK and the obligatory annual visit to Villa Park. My impressions: Club shop has been very well done and is a huge improvement from when I was last there (2022). I bought myself the new home shirt with a number 8 and the CL patch. Bought the wife the new third shirt (she picked it out as her favorite). Also got a pair of the dark grey training shorts - which are perfect for Florida living - lightweight with zippered pockets. They will see a lot of use! Overall while I was impressed with the shop, it didn't blow me away - the history wall at the back is very well done and they certainly have plenty of kits and clothing. The addition of a changing room is most-welcome! I'm not a big fan of the adidas player-issue hoodies and sweatpants - exceptionally thick and extremely expensive. I'd planned on getting one of the hoodies, but changed my mind when I saw them "in person". One thing that struck me was a continued lack of variety on less-expensive (read: cheap) "other" merchandise, which seems to have plagued the club shop for about ten years now. I used to go in the shop on my annual visits a few years ago and walk out with all kinds of Villa stuff for the house - bar towels, coasters, stickers, player pictures, calendars, you name it. While they now have a better shop, I thought it was dominated by the kits, apparel and a massive selection of mugs and scarves. I don't think I've ever seen so many mugs in one shop! I didn't see a single scarf I liked (not that I need any more as I already have about 20, dating back to my first one from the 70's - a "silk" nylon league cup winners beauty... ). I was going to pick up one of the rain jackets but the girl working there didn't know "how waterproof" they actually are and with the way it rains in FL, I need guarantees! And couldn't get a Villa collar for the dog because the one they have isn't big enough. First-world problems.... It's always nice walking through the racks of "retro" replica shirts and saying "not needed, I've got the original of all these." Some lovely changes/improvements around the ground with the murals etc. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkymonkey666 Posted Wednesday at 13:40 Share Posted Wednesday at 13:40 Be nice if we could get this in a Villa version - we coudl even put both badges on it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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est1874 Posted Wednesday at 23:36 Author Share Posted Wednesday at 23:36 On 15/10/2024 at 18:31, Dale said: It's to do with the ranges that Adidas offers. Newcastle are a step up, despite no Champions League or cups since 50s. We didn't time our deal well. We'd have a stronger deal if we'd have waited till next season. It's pure bullshit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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