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Here you go...
A few bits to do, I'll put the review on hold because I know you're keen...! The Rambling Man 09:43, 23 September 2007 (UTC)
Okay, I'm happy now, so I'll promote to GA. Good work. The Rambling Man 07:31, 28 September 2007 (UTC)
The first paragraph of the History section is multiply referenced to two pages from H&V fansite. Don't know whether you've checked these references, but some of the facts referenced don't appear on either page, e.g width of cycle track, description of Leitch's masterpiece Trinity Road Stand...
The width of the track is mentioned here, and it strikes me that this first paragraph of the history section comes pretty close to copyvio of this source. Struway2 | Talk 12:05, 23 September 2007 (UTC)
"West Bromwich Albion was able to rename its local train station to The Hawthorns." - incorrect, as if you read the article The Hawthorns station, the station has never been called anything else. Also, who is to say that it was West Bromwich Albion that named the station? - I haven't seen any evidence of that. -- Jameboy ( talk) 18:03, 28 September 2008 (UTC)
Hi, I have once again removed the addition of the FA-Cup semi finals to the Villa Park page. A summary of these matches is in the other uses section. This was originally in the article, but was removed as a result of the GA Review which recommended its removal. This information is already covered in the FA Cup Semi-finals and there is no need to duplicate it. It has little relevance to the history of Villa Park and its architecture other than that it is the most used stadium in semi-final history, which is listed. It has little bearing on the history of Villa Park and its development other than that which is already stated. Please discuss your edits here before re-adding them. Please explain why they have relevance without referring to Highbury has them. Wikipedia is not run on precedent, it is run on reasoning and consensus. Regards. Woody ( talk) 18:39, 28 September 2008 (UTC)
Villa Park has hosted tour matches against international rugby union teams.
Date | Result | Touring Team | Tour | |
---|---|---|---|---|
1924-10-08 | North Midlands | 3-40 | ![]() |
1924-25 tour of the United Kingdom, Ireland, France and Canada |
21/10/1931 | Midlands Counties | 3-13 | ![]() |
1931-32 tour of the United Kingdom |
[[]] | Midlands Counties | 14-22 | ![]() |
1947-48 tour of the British Isles, France and North America |
1953-12-30 | Midlands Counties | 3-18 | ![]() |
1953-54 tour of United Kingdom, Ireland, France and North America |
The 42,783 figure is sourced. Skysports say a number considerably less. But both skysports and bbc sport both agree that the attendance over the weekend against Man Utd was 42,788. Can we cite this to change the official figure on this page? Willdow (Talk) 15:18, 11 February 2010 (UTC)
While VP's non-appearance in the List of UEFA Elite Stadiums obviously isn't verification for it not being an elite stadium, this article doesn't seem to contain a source for it currently being one. cheers, Struway2 ( talk) 13:03, 21 March 2010 (UTC)
Why was this article moved from Villa Park to Villa Park (stadium)? The former is now a redirect to a dab page. The football stadium (a World cup venue) would seem to be far more notable than the other uses. Andy Mabbett (User:Pigsonthewing); Andy's talk; Andy's edits 10:41, 5 April 2010 (UTC)
I was preparing to make my "rock solid" argument to not move this back and it went something like this: One of the Villa Park municipalities has been around for 100 years, and the cities will almost certainly be around longer than some mere stadium, since stadia usually have a lifetime measured in decades. But I've just read the article on the stadium, and I now realize just why this particular stadium features so prominently in your minds. I concur and must now endorse the reversal of my move. I apologize for the trouble I've caused, but I assure you it was in good faith. I'll go crawl under a rock for the rest of the day. HuskyHuskie ( talk) 00:07, 6 April 2010 (UTC)
I have moved the Billy Walker quote here to see anywhere where it can be placed or discuss its merits It seems a bit fawning in the article and as a peer reviewer has put it, a bit whimsical. Woody ( talk) 21:36, 18 November 2010 (UTC)
“ | About Villa Park itself hung an aura that seems almost to be visible. Most certainly it is there to be felt and I know of no other ground that has the same effect on one. Almost it seems to be peopled by ghosts – amiable ghosts whose job it is to breathe the great Villa spirit into generation after generation of ambitious youngsters who pass through the great gates to achieve a life's ambition; to wear the famous claret and blue of the great club. | ” |
— Billy Walker, Soccer In The Blood – page 23 |
I have removed the following text from the article:
"There are two large banners bearing famous quotes relating to the club's history:
I removed it primarily because it is unsourced. Simply stating that you can read it in the picture is not a valid argument given that would be a primary source. On another more practical note, I don't particularly think it is noteworthy enough to include it here. Villa Park has existed for a very long time, having a couple of banners up on the stands for the last few seasons is not enough to warrant its inclusion here when put against the context of the history of the club and of the stadium. We need other reliable secondary and tertiary sources discussing the banners and the impact they might have/not have on Villa Park. As it is, personally I don't think it merits inclusion in the article but particularly given the lack of sources it shouldn't be added back without discussion. I would like to see what other people think about it and build a consensus. Woody ( talk) 20:14, 29 July 2013 (UTC)
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Should the 4 star UEFA rating be put on the infobox photo caption as with Stadium of Light and Juventus Stadium? Thanks, WikiImprovment78 ( talk) 21:20, 21 May 2017 (UTC)
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Here you go...
A few bits to do, I'll put the review on hold because I know you're keen...! The Rambling Man 09:43, 23 September 2007 (UTC)
Okay, I'm happy now, so I'll promote to GA. Good work. The Rambling Man 07:31, 28 September 2007 (UTC)
The first paragraph of the History section is multiply referenced to two pages from H&V fansite. Don't know whether you've checked these references, but some of the facts referenced don't appear on either page, e.g width of cycle track, description of Leitch's masterpiece Trinity Road Stand...
The width of the track is mentioned here, and it strikes me that this first paragraph of the history section comes pretty close to copyvio of this source. Struway2 | Talk 12:05, 23 September 2007 (UTC)
"West Bromwich Albion was able to rename its local train station to The Hawthorns." - incorrect, as if you read the article The Hawthorns station, the station has never been called anything else. Also, who is to say that it was West Bromwich Albion that named the station? - I haven't seen any evidence of that. -- Jameboy ( talk) 18:03, 28 September 2008 (UTC)
Hi, I have once again removed the addition of the FA-Cup semi finals to the Villa Park page. A summary of these matches is in the other uses section. This was originally in the article, but was removed as a result of the GA Review which recommended its removal. This information is already covered in the FA Cup Semi-finals and there is no need to duplicate it. It has little relevance to the history of Villa Park and its architecture other than that it is the most used stadium in semi-final history, which is listed. It has little bearing on the history of Villa Park and its development other than that which is already stated. Please discuss your edits here before re-adding them. Please explain why they have relevance without referring to Highbury has them. Wikipedia is not run on precedent, it is run on reasoning and consensus. Regards. Woody ( talk) 18:39, 28 September 2008 (UTC)
Villa Park has hosted tour matches against international rugby union teams.
Date | Result | Touring Team | Tour | |
---|---|---|---|---|
1924-10-08 | North Midlands | 3-40 | ![]() |
1924-25 tour of the United Kingdom, Ireland, France and Canada |
21/10/1931 | Midlands Counties | 3-13 | ![]() |
1931-32 tour of the United Kingdom |
[[]] | Midlands Counties | 14-22 | ![]() |
1947-48 tour of the British Isles, France and North America |
1953-12-30 | Midlands Counties | 3-18 | ![]() |
1953-54 tour of United Kingdom, Ireland, France and North America |
The 42,783 figure is sourced. Skysports say a number considerably less. But both skysports and bbc sport both agree that the attendance over the weekend against Man Utd was 42,788. Can we cite this to change the official figure on this page? Willdow (Talk) 15:18, 11 February 2010 (UTC)
While VP's non-appearance in the List of UEFA Elite Stadiums obviously isn't verification for it not being an elite stadium, this article doesn't seem to contain a source for it currently being one. cheers, Struway2 ( talk) 13:03, 21 March 2010 (UTC)
Why was this article moved from Villa Park to Villa Park (stadium)? The former is now a redirect to a dab page. The football stadium (a World cup venue) would seem to be far more notable than the other uses. Andy Mabbett (User:Pigsonthewing); Andy's talk; Andy's edits 10:41, 5 April 2010 (UTC)
I was preparing to make my "rock solid" argument to not move this back and it went something like this: One of the Villa Park municipalities has been around for 100 years, and the cities will almost certainly be around longer than some mere stadium, since stadia usually have a lifetime measured in decades. But I've just read the article on the stadium, and I now realize just why this particular stadium features so prominently in your minds. I concur and must now endorse the reversal of my move. I apologize for the trouble I've caused, but I assure you it was in good faith. I'll go crawl under a rock for the rest of the day. HuskyHuskie ( talk) 00:07, 6 April 2010 (UTC)
I have moved the Billy Walker quote here to see anywhere where it can be placed or discuss its merits It seems a bit fawning in the article and as a peer reviewer has put it, a bit whimsical. Woody ( talk) 21:36, 18 November 2010 (UTC)
“ | About Villa Park itself hung an aura that seems almost to be visible. Most certainly it is there to be felt and I know of no other ground that has the same effect on one. Almost it seems to be peopled by ghosts – amiable ghosts whose job it is to breathe the great Villa spirit into generation after generation of ambitious youngsters who pass through the great gates to achieve a life's ambition; to wear the famous claret and blue of the great club. | ” |
— Billy Walker, Soccer In The Blood – page 23 |
I have removed the following text from the article:
"There are two large banners bearing famous quotes relating to the club's history:
I removed it primarily because it is unsourced. Simply stating that you can read it in the picture is not a valid argument given that would be a primary source. On another more practical note, I don't particularly think it is noteworthy enough to include it here. Villa Park has existed for a very long time, having a couple of banners up on the stands for the last few seasons is not enough to warrant its inclusion here when put against the context of the history of the club and of the stadium. We need other reliable secondary and tertiary sources discussing the banners and the impact they might have/not have on Villa Park. As it is, personally I don't think it merits inclusion in the article but particularly given the lack of sources it shouldn't be added back without discussion. I would like to see what other people think about it and build a consensus. Woody ( talk) 20:14, 29 July 2013 (UTC)
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Should the 4 star UEFA rating be put on the infobox photo caption as with Stadium of Light and Juventus Stadium? Thanks, WikiImprovment78 ( talk) 21:20, 21 May 2017 (UTC)
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