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Aston Villa Launches Exclusive "Back Home" Merchandise Collection in Honor of Ozzy Osbourne

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Aston Villa Football Club has unveiled a limited-edition merchandise collection to celebrate the legendary rocker and lifelong supporter Ozzy Osbourne ahead of his farewell concert at Villa Park. The "Back Home" collection features bespoke football shirts, jackets, scarves, and memorabilia, all inspired by Ozzy's career and deep connection to Birmingham and Aston Villa. The collection will be available in three phases, with the first drop launching in-stores and online on June 30 and July 1, respectively.

Key Takeaways:

  • The "Back Home" merchandise collection is a collaboration between Aston Villa and Ozzy Osbourne to celebrate his farewell concert at Villa Park on July 5, 2025.
  • The collection includes a retro football shirt (PS80), full zip jacket (PS100), and scarf (PS20), each featuring a custom-designed Back Home crest and tribute elements inspired by Ozzy's career.
  • The collection will be available in three phases: in-stores at Villa Park, AVFC Sport and Leisure in the Bullring Shopping Centre, and online at shop.avfc.co.uk, with the first drop launching on June 30 and July 1.
  • A selection of official Back to the Beginning concert merchandise will also be available at the Bullring location on July 3, including an event-branded t-shirt, hoodie, cap, lithograph, and tote bag.
  • Ozzy Osbourne has stated that the collaboration is a "one-of-a-kind experience" for his hometown fans, with a dedicated memorabilia display and charity donations to Birmingham charities.
  • David Asquith, Vice President of Retail at Aston Villa, has praised the partnership, highlighting the unique celebration of two Birmingham icons and the prestige of Villa Park as a premier entertainment destination.

Statistics:

  • The first merchandise drop will launch on 30 June and 1 July.
  • The retail price for the full zip jacket is PS100, while the retro football shirt is PS80 and the scarf is PS20.
  • The dedicated Ozzy Osbourne memorabilia display will debut on 3 July at AVFC Sport and Leisure in the Bullring Shopping Centre.

Sources:

  • Aston Villa Football Club (https://www.avfc.co.uk/merchandise/back-home-collection/)
  • Birmingham Mail (Source not explicitly provided)
  • Ozzy Osbourne Interview (Source not explicitly provided)

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