Football
Whether it’s Aston Villa or Birmingham City playing host, there’s
nearly always a top class game in town at the weekend. With both teams
close to the city centre, it’s easy to mix the match with other
attractions. Plus with three other local league teams, there’s real
football choice.
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Aston Villa
After a sixth-place finish in the Barclays Premier League in 2009-10, Aston Villa go into the new season with the aim of building on their progress and mounting a top-four challenge.
visitbirmingham.com is proud to support Villa, encouraging home and away fans to make the most of what Birmingham has to offer before and after the match.
Villa also set a fine example off the field too, with many of the suites and lounges benefiting from a multi-million refurbishment. The extensive changes to the facilities across the ground have laid down the blueprint for a new and innovative way of doing hospitality and events – with the Trinity Road Stand and the Holte Suite prime examples of the club’s state-of-the-art facilities. Villa Park’s vast range of suites also makes the terrific stadium the ideal venue for that special function or business event.
Meanwhile the clubs classy Holte pub enables loyal supporters to enjoy the pre and post-match atmosphere at each home clash, while visitors to the city can also enjoy a stadium tour - a breathtaking opportunity to see the changing rooms and even sit on the manager’s bench.
Birmingham City
Following a promotion straight back into the Premier League, Birmingham City finished ninth in the Premier League for the 2009 season and only lost twice at home in the entire season.
Alex McLeish has already added Serbian striker Nikola Zigic, England international goalkeeper Ben Foster and young Spanish midfielder Enric Valles to his playing staff ahead of next season.
visitbirmingham.com is proud to support Birmingham City, encouraging home and away fans to make the most of what Birmingham has to offer before and after the match.
West Bromwich Albion
Congratulations on West Bromwich Albion on gaining promotion into the Premier League for the 2010/2011 season.
Jerome Thomas has already started his pre-season preparations early to ensure he 'hits the ground running' on his Barclays Premier League return.
visitbirmingham.com is proud to support West Bromich Albion, encouraging home and away fans to make the most of what Birmingham and the region has to offer before and after the match.
Stoke City
Stoke City finished 11th in the Premier League for the 2009/2010 season and will be looking to build upon their 11 wins, 14 draws and 13 losses next season.
Over the course of the summer Tony Pulis will be linked with several playters from around the country and internationally, looking to build his squad ready for their third term in the top flight.
visitbirmingham.com is proud to support Stoke City, encouraging home and away fans to make the most of what Birmingham and the region has to offer before and after the match.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolves finished 15th in the Premier League for the 2009/2010 season and will be looking to build upon their 9 wins, 11 draws and 18 losses.
Over the summer Mick McCarthy will be involved in World Cup television, but does not have any targets in mind.
visitbirmingham.com is proud to support Wolverhampton Wanderers, encouraging home and away fans to make the most of what Birmingham and the region has to offer before and after the match.