An estimated 150 Aston Villa fans came to Brigg town centre yesterday (Saturday, October 4) on their way to watch the Premiership away game at Hull City - some of them staying for several hours.
They were in good spirits, visiting a number of Brigg pubs, including the Woolpack, Black Bull and White Hart, and also boosting trade in fast food outlets.
A number of coaches parked up on the waste ground close to Riverside Surgery and we saw one picking up fans later at the bus stop near the White Horse.
Brigg Blog has received no reports of trouble. Indeed, some of the Villa fans were kind enough to say how much they liked Brigg and how they'd been made to feel welcome. They were more than happy to have their pictures taken and to sing the praises of their team, particularly in the Market Place.
This leads us to wonder whether Brigg traders/publicans have considered contacting other sets of supporters coming to Hull City this season whose buses will come through our area on their way to the Humber Bridge.
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| An Aston Villa fan taking on liquid at the Woolpack in Brigg before the game at Hull City |
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| Aston Villa fans enjoying a fish and chip lunch in Brigg prior to the game at Hull City. |
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| A fag and a pint outside the Woolpack in Brigg as these Aston Villa fans enjoy the autumn sunshine before boarding the bus for the away game at Hull City |
If you don't mind me adding that I've also put a number of AVFC snaps on the 'Brigg People' site, Nige.
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