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Heck discusses Villa Park future

Aston Villa's President of Business Operations Chris Heck gave an interview regarding the club's progress on and off the pitch.

Heck spoke with club legend Gabby Agbonlahor about a variety of topics at Villa Park.

They discussed the team's Champions League hopes for next season, should they qualify, and future ambitions.

Heck also touched on how Villa are pushing their commercial growth to better compete with the best teams in the sport.

On the future of Villa Park, Heck said: “I love this place. I don't think we should ever leave. Villa Park is iconic. It's unique, and we can make it better.

“This is our home and I think it's the greatest home field advantage in the Premier League, so the plans are to stay at Villa Park.

“We are going to do a little bit of work. We are going to put in rail seating and we're going to put in new seats, but we are not going to change any of the banners or anything else, other than just cleaning things up a little bit.

“Over the next two summers, we are going to continue to clean it up and reimagine all of our premium seating. We are working on a concert venue that is for pre- and post-game, and we're going to have an entertainment zone. You'll also have a new superstore. That's the vision."

Heck added: “I have spent time watching the Holte End every single game and it is truly extraordinary. What they bring to Villa Park makes this place so unique and so special, and what I've learned is that you know leave it alone.

“So we haven't had that conversation [about moving]. There is nothing planned, and I don't expect to see it in my lifetime."

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