Been having some arguments on twitter with a load of Evertonians who think Everton are a bigger club than Villa.
Been trying to set them straight.
I believe Villa are a bigger club than Everton.
I acknowledge that Everton are a big club, of similar stature to ourselves, but I think we are the bigger club (not by much, but still...)
Here are my reasons:
Trophies
Villa are the more successful club
Villa have 20 trophies - 7 League Titles, 7 FA Cups, 5 League Cups, 1 European Cup
Everton have 15 trophies - 9 League Titles, 5 FA Cups, 1 Cup Winners's Cup
Everton have never been Champions of Europe.
We have.
Villa have the bigger and better stadium.
Villa Park capacity - 42,786
Goodison Park capacity - 40,157
We also have better training facilities and a better youth academy.
We have the bigger fanbase
Villa average attendance 2010/11 - 37,220
Everton average attendance 2010/11 - 36,039
Villa have a richer owner with more money.
We bought Darren Bent for £18m-£24m.
Everton signed Jermaine Beckford on a free transfer.
We (Villa) are the #1 club in our city, county and region. AVFC - Pride of the Midlands
Everton are the #2 club in their city. EFC - Forever in Liverpool's Shadow
All these reasons lead me to believe that Villa are a bigger club than Everton (though like I say, Everton are also a big club so not much in it.)
Thoughts?