Training


Martin O'Neill is opening the doors of Villa Park to all fans for a special training session.

Mums, dads and kids are all invited as the Villa boss puts his squad through their paces on Tuesday (October 28), ahead of the tough clash with Blackburn.

Villa's players are switching the open spaces of Bodymoor Heath for the confines of Villa Park with supporters able to look on as their heroes train.

The event starts at 10.30am and entry is free - so simply turn up on the day!

The club will also have special offers on tickets and 20 per cent off merchandise in the Villa Store, which will be valid on the day of the fun event.

And www.avfc.co.uk are offering a money-can't buy prize for lucky junior fans (under-16s).

Answer the question below and send it here with your name, address and contact telephone number.

We will be picking out 10 supporters who will take penalties against Brad Guzan.

Brad Friedel will be providing coaching tips at the event. 

Q) From which club did Brad Friedel join Villa?

 If you are driving to this event, please don't park in residential streets surrounding Villa Park.

Car parking is available free of charge in either the Aston Events Centre Car Park in Aston Hall Road or the Brookvale Road Car Park in Witton Lane.

We would ask anyone attending the training session to use public transport where possible.

Please visit the transport section of our website for links to train and bus timetables.