Aston Villa would like to reassure supporters that an unfortunate ticketing error with the club’s payment service provider is in the process of being resolved.
Over the period of the 21st August to 24th August, the provider has refunded a number of transactions after payment had been taken, an error the club were not aware of at the time and beyond our control.
Any tickets or memberships purchased during this time that have been ordered in good faith by supporters have since been held so that they can be repurchased.
Work with our providers to find an easy method for fans to pay for their transactions is already underway and the ticket office will be in touch with all affected fans shortly with further details.
We would like to sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused and assure supporters that we are working to resolve the situation as quickly as we can and will prioritise transactions for the matches in calendar order.
Any supporters who have attempted to purchase memberships will still receive the benefits of being a member, such as priority ticket purchase and ballot entry, while we are resolving these payment issues.
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The fact all Villa (#avfc) have to do is submit a coherent argument to UEFA as to why they're trying to sign Nicolas Jackson? Tells you all you need to know about the idiocy and the absurd nature of the 45 day rule.
I've said it before and I'll say it again...
"UEFA needs a hard independent audit of its rules because they're absurd."
Nothing says 'end of your holiday' more abruptly than hitting the litter-strewn rumbling concrete M20 after covering ~600 miles on smooth French roads.
Unai Emery asked if the window should shut before the season starts: "Always. Not just now, always. We are one club who find it hard every year."
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Unai Emery on changes: "The only thing that doesn't change is the supporters. The supporters from Aston Villa will be there always - they are the most important. Aston Villa supporters start as Aston Villa supporters and finish their life as Aston Villa supporters."
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The NERDS are already calling the opening match at The Amex on Sunday “The negative net spend derby”…which could be even more acute if Konsa, Baleba and Minteh are added to the list of the departed players before the window shuts
Data from @valuball .
SCR doesn’t mean Squad Cost Ratio, it means Squad Cost Restrictions.
70% of £700m = £490m on player costs for those who have qualified for the Champions League regularly in recent seasons.
85% of £300m = £255m to spend for those clubs who want to join them.
Competitive Balance per SCR, to paraphrase Orwell in Animal Farm is “All clubs are equal in the Premier League, but some are more equal than others…”
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Football needs to reevaluate its rules on finances. Teams being forced to sell their best players damages everything that is good about the competition. It’s killing the hopes, dreams and ambition of every club except the elite.
“Financial Fair Play” has fixed nothing.
No team outside the traditional big 6 will win a League title in the next 10-15 years.
The minute you start to build your team gets ripped apart.
Financial Fair play only favours the big 6 #NUFC
Spurs going all in!
Their net profit without UCL revenues will be horrific. SCR manageable because it doesn’t consider event costs or interest charges.
But they’ll fail Uefa’s Stability (FER) test time and again without UCL revenues.
Top 5 or bust.
@danbardell He has to truly back himself to avoid the risk of losing his England starting role. Fully understand why he'd want the move, greater chance of further silverware and the top prizes in football and location.