Chris Heck - President of Business Operations

[Villan82]

Had to laugh at Heck’s statement about the ridiculous ticket prices. Does he honestly think people will believe a single word he says?? However, as far as the Club are concerned, he’s done a great job as Bayern is already sold out. I’m not one of those attending. Although I’ve been a season ticket holder for many years, the prices for the CL matches are too steep for me. The really sad part is that Heck will want to increase the prices even more if we qualify from the group as it seems people will have a moan but pay up anyway.

What do you think he's lying about? I could accept insincere with the apologetic aspects of it but I see nothing in that statement that you'd choose to lie about and even the apology is mostly him saying he's sorry he couldn't sell more tickets so perfectly in line with the idea that he doesn't give a shit about anything but money.

“the best matchday experience “. When fans have to wade through piss this could be considered by some as a lie.

"ensuring that we are able to increase stadium capacity each season".

He announced we weren't doing the North rebuild

Separately, why would you want to increase stadium capacity every year? Surely you'd want to get it done and hope that you wouldn't be endlessly tinkering!

[algy]

Maybe i am in the minority but getting well oiled at footy has never appealed that much.

Same.  I like a drink but not at the game.

Once I've had more than 2 pints I'm going the WC every 5 minutes which at Villa Park doesn't appeal in fairness .

I’m the same, Tim. Once the golden seal has been broken, my crotch may as well be the niagra falls. So I tend not to drink anything bar a cup of tea before/during the game. Getting value for money from GA+ definitely isn’t on the cards

[Chip Butty 111]

Let's be honest - looking at how quickly Bayern sold out, Heck's only regret will be not charging more.

If we get to the knockout stages, I can see seats on or near the halfway line being well over £100.

[john e]

But surely his entire remit is financial targets . He’s not here to make friends or add cultural value.

Since the decision taken not to build North Stand then it was straightforward for him to charge as much as he can for limited space. That the Bayern game sold out whilst criteria still could have been opened proves the point.

We might not like it but his approach is logical given what he wants to achieve and he’s rather vindicated by a speedy sell out.

Sorry!

He’s sold out the biggest game at Villa Park for 40 years and you think he’s been vindicated

[paul_e]

Vindicated is probably the wrong word and should be replaced by happy.

[jon collett]

But surely his entire remit is financial targets . He’s not here to make friends or add cultural value.

Since the decision taken not to build North Stand then it was straightforward for him to charge as much as he can for limited space. That the Bayern game sold out whilst criteria still could have been opened proves the point.

We might not like it but his approach is logical given what he wants to achieve and he’s rather vindicated by a speedy sell out.

Sorry!

He’s sold out the biggest game at Villa Park for 40 years and you think he’s been vindicated

I think you’ve answered your own question there!

[john e]

But surely his entire remit is financial targets . He’s not here to make friends or add cultural value.

Since the decision taken not to build North Stand then it was straightforward for him to charge as much as he can for limited space. That the Bayern game sold out whilst criteria still could have been opened proves the point.

We might not like it but his approach is logical given what he wants to achieve and he’s rather vindicated by a speedy sell out.

Sorry!

He’s sold out the biggest game at Villa Park for 40 years and you think he’s been vindicated

I think you’ve answered your own question there!

He’s not as good as you think he is
He couldn’t even sell all his new hospitality out for the first game of the season against Arsenal

[Risso]

I expect it would have sold out if it had been £200 a head. Ripping people off might help him hit his his targets, but it's not the right thing to do.

[Border villan]

But surely his entire remit is financial targets . He’s not here to make friends or add cultural value.

Since the decision taken not to build North Stand then it was straightforward for him to charge as much as he can for limited space. That the Bayern game sold out whilst criteria still could have been opened proves the point.

We might not like it but his approach is logical given what he wants to achieve and he’s rather vindicated by a speedy sell out.

Sorry!

He’s sold out the biggest game at Villa Park for 40 years and you think he’s been vindicated

I think you’ve answered your own question there!

Sold out the game or sold out the GA seats?

[PeterWithesShin]

Unless we're being battered every game by the time it's Bologna then all 4 will sell out for GA. So on that front he is vindicated. Whether the relationship between the club and fans has been damaged to a serious degree is another matter. It's fine when at the top end of the table and in the CL as there's someone waiting to take your place. Not so fine if/when it's back to 12k in the LC v Boro and you've driven a load of those loyal fans away.

[amfy]

But surely his entire remit is financial targets . He’s not here to make friends or add cultural value.

Since the decision taken not to build North Stand then it was straightforward for him to charge as much as he can for limited space. That the Bayern game sold out whilst criteria still could have been opened proves the point.

We might not like it but his approach is logical given what he wants to achieve and he’s rather vindicated by a speedy sell out.

Sorry!

I think that depends what happens with other games, in the Champions League (e.g. Bologna by which time there could be nothing to play for and/or people starting to save for the next round) and in the league, and other cups.
There will also be a bottom line on other sales to consider. If people are finding the money somehow for Champions League tickets, but parents are telling their kids they’ll have to take sandwiches rather than buy burgers, & others boycotting the beer, a lot of that extra £20 may just be lost elsewhere anyway.

[RamboandBruno]

But surely his entire remit is financial targets . He’s not here to make friends or add cultural value.

Since the decision taken not to build North Stand then it was straightforward for him to charge as much as he can for limited space. That the Bayern game sold out whilst criteria still could have been opened proves the point.

We might not like it but his approach is logical given what he wants to achieve and he’s rather vindicated by a speedy sell out.

Sorry!

He’s sold out the biggest game at Villa Park for 40 years and you think he’s been vindicated

I think you’ve answered your own question there!

Lets see shall we.
For me, the Celtic game is a hugely exciting prospect, but if us snd Celtic are both through or both out when the tickets go on sale, lets see if the tickets remain at the same prices, if they sell out.

[Chap]

Let's be honest - looking at how quickly Bayern sold out, Heck's only regret will be not charging more.

If we get to the knockout stages, I can see seats on or near the halfway line being well over £100.

Ask Heck to sponsor a catheter!🤣🤣

[Chap]

Maybe i am in the minority but getting well oiled at footy has never appealed that much.

Same.  I like a drink but not at the game.

Once I've had more than 2 pints I'm going the WC every 5 minutes which at Villa Park doesn't appeal in fairness .

I’m the same, Tim. Once the golden seal has been broken, my crotch may as well be the niagra falls. So I tend not to drink anything bar a cup of tea before/during the game. Getting value for money from GA+ definitely isn’t on the cards

Chris Heck will offer Villa endorsed catheters for a price!🥲

[Cliftonville Villlain]

Not one thing this guy has done has impressed me. The badge shambles, the North Stand shambles, ridiculous ticket prices and you're even lucky to get into the ground on time these days. Get rid. Now.