It has just been annouced that Villa have withdrawn from offerring to host some of the 2012 Olympic football tournament.

In a statement the Olympic organising committee have said

‘It has been agreed with Aston Villa that because they are unable to make firm commitments to the project, the best course of action is for Villa Park to be withdrawn as an Olympic venue. ‘

North Stand

The indication is that Villa Park will be undergoing major developments in the summer of 2012 (not sure why this could not be done in 2011 or even 2012. At least we know the repulsive North Stand will be torn down soon