Why does Prince William support Aston Villa and where are they from? Google reveals its top Villa searches
They're the questions about Villa on everyone's lips. Well, everyone who uses Google. We've teamed up with the search giant to reveal the top questions Google users have been asking this year. Some of them may surprise you!
So here are the top UK questions on Aston Villa in the last 12 months:
1. Where are Aston Villa from?
Aston Villa are based in Witton, Birmingham. Villa Park is a UEFA 5-star rated stadium, having previously played at Aston Park (1874–1876) and Wellington Road (1876–1897).
It's the largest football stadium in the Midlands and the eighth largest stadium in England.
2. How to get to Aston Villa?
Villa Park is located toward the north of the city of Birmingham at approximately 2.5 miles from the city centre.
If arriving by car from outside the city, the stadium is best reached from the M6 motorway. Take exit 6 and follow the signs for the A38 (not the A38M). On the island turn right (A5127), and follow the signs to Villa Park.
If using public transport, the stadium is best reached by train. Aston Station and Witton Station are just a short train ride away from Birmingham New Street Station. Witton Station is closest, a 5-minute walk to the stadium, whereas it takes 15 minutes to walk from Aston Station.
Alternatively, the stadium is served by bus 7 and 11. Bus 7 leaves from Upper Bull Street in the city centre.
Address: Trinity Road, Birmingham, B6 6HE
3. Why does Prince William support Aston Villa?
The future King of England revealed he wanted to find an alternative club after all his school friends supported Manchester United or Chelsea.
He wanted a team that would provide an 'emotional roller-coaster.'
Villa certainly do that!
4. When were Aston Villa last relegated?
Aston Villa were relegated to the Championship on April 16,2016 following a 1-0 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford.
It was their first relegation since May 1987
5. Who owns Aston Villa? and 6. Who is buying Aston Villa?
Chinese businessman Dr Tony Xia completed a £60m deal to buy Aston Villa.
Dr Xia is from the Recon Pharmaceutical Group, and has taken 100% ownership of the club from Randy Lerner.
The deal is currently subject to approval from the Football League but has been agreed by chairman Steve Hollis in China.
7. What is the Aston Villa score?
Errrr. Good question! If we knew, we could make a lot of money from the bookies by predicting the result!
If this season was a benchmark, the answer would be 'they're losing'
But hopefully in the Championship, things will be a little better and we can be saying 2,3,4-0 to the Villa once more.
8. When did Aston Villa win the European Cup?
26 May 1982 - Aston Villa 1 Bayern Munich 0 at De Kuip in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Peter Withe scored the goal that will live in Villa folklore forever.
9. Who is Aston Villa's manager?
There isn't one at the moment!
Tim Sherwood, Remi Garde and caretaker Eric Black all took charge of first team affairs throughout the 2015/16 season with disastrous results.
Villa are hoping to announce a new manager in the coming weeks.
Nigel Pearson is the current favourite.
10. Who are Villa playing today?
Nobody at the moment, season is over.
But Villa will be facing trips to Rotherham, Bristol City and Burton.
11. How many times have Aston Villa won the FA Cup?
7 - 1886–87, 1894–95, 1896–97, 1904–05, 1912–13, 1919–20, 1956–57
12. Why are Aston Villa so bad?
Bad Signings
Managerial Uncertainty
No confidence
Boardroom Unrest
Feel free to add!
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