Aston Villa announce plans for 150th anniversary celebrations
Villa have unveiled plans to celebrate the club's 150th anniversary ahead of their FA Cup third round clash against West Ham.
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The milestone coincides with Villa's tie against West Ham on Friday January 9, and they have announced a range of matchday items are set to go on sale to mark the occasion.
Selected food and drink items will all be available for just £1.50, while selected anniversary items and a special edition matchday programme will also be on offer for the same price.
The club are also putting on shuttle buses from Birmingham City Centre for a fare of just £1.50.
As well as those offers, the 1,874th customer to visit the shop will receive a special gift to mark the year the club was founded.
President of business operations, Chris Heck said: "This celebration is a reflection of Aston Villa’s incredible journey over the past 150 years.
"From our founding days in 1874 to our recent meteoric rise as a club, we’re proud to honour our history while creating unforgettable experiences for our fans.
"Everything we do is designed to make this club one of the best in the world: this milestone is a testament to the passion and loyalty of the Villa faithful, and we can’t wait to celebrate it together.”
