VILLA TRUST BONUS PODCAST
Howard Hodgson and Jonny Gould return with fellow Villan, Dave Jordan to discuss the club’s finances. You can follow Dave @yorkshireAVFC on Twitter.
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The Howard & Jonny Podcast
Howard Hodgson and Jonny Gould discuss Jack Grealish’s return, look ahead to the Second City Derby, fans supporting our local food bank and much more. Have a listen.
FOOTBALL SUPPORTERS GROUP MEETING
The Trust and other supporter groups met with club officials earlier this week. Though this was an “operational meeting” we thought it was pertinent that the issue of the club’s finances was raised after the release of the annual accounts. We also requested reassurance from the club to their commitment to maintaining this forum in a more structured manner and for continued open dialogue. Here are the matters that were discussed and details of the attendees. Fan Representatives Daniel Rolinson, Villa View; Anne-Marie Fern, Heroes &…
CHRISTIAN PURSLOW Q&A
We were delighted to have Christian Purslow as one of our special guests for a Q&A session at our AGM on Wednesday 16th January. Here’s an overview of what he had to say when quizzed by Trust members. Q1. Can supporters be auto-enrolled as members of the Trust as part of the season ticket renewal process? A. CP was not averse to the idea and would consider the matter. However, he was not in favour of imposing membership on all supporters and also the club needs…
AVST AGM
We look forward to welcoming you at AVST’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), at Villa Park on Wednesday 16th January. The meeting will be held in The Holte Suite. Doors will open from 6:45 pm with proceedings commencing at 7 pm. We are also pleased to announce that Christian Purslow will be in attendance for a Q&A, post-formal proceedings along with Villa legend Brian Little and other guests TBC. A reminder, that access to the AGM is for paid members. To guarantee a place join the…
FANS CONSULTATION GROUP – OPERATIONAL MATTERS
Following on from the last FCG meeting, the Trust with other supporter groups met with the club again, this time to discuss operational issues with the respective department heads. Here is a summary of the matters that were discussed on 6th December. Fan Representatives Jonathan Fear Vital Villa John Gillett Lions Clubs Karl Bowater Aston Villa Supporters Trust Kris Carr …
FANS MEETING WITH NEW CEO CHRISTIAN PURSLOW
AVST attended a meeting of the Fans’ Consultation Group on Tuesday 13th November. It was our first opportunity to meet new CEO Christian Purslow and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Paul Tyrrell. The FCG will be meeting the club again next month to discuss some of the operational issues with the respective department heads. Here is a summary of the matters that were discussed from our meeting a couple of weeks ago. If you have any questions that you would like to be addressed at the next meeting or…
SIR DOUG ELLIS 1924 – 2018
On behalf of our members, we are sad to read of Sir Doug’s death. Fully committed to Aston Villa until the last and also a generous contributor to the Trust he will be missed by all who came into contact with him. Whilst at times a divisive figure he was a great custodian of our Club. Our condolences to his family and friends.
FCG – NEW OWNERS
Peter Warrilow and Mo Razzaq were invited to an informal Fans Consultation Group meeting last night to meet the representatives of Wes Edens and Naseef Sawaris. The intention was for them to meet supporters and to listen to their views about the club, good and bad, as well as on the workings of the FCG. As it was an introductory meeting we did not discuss anything at length but it was reassuring that they wanted to maintain a dialogue with fans and stressed the importance of…
Time to move forward
Following our request for a meeting, we are pleased to confirm that the Club has reached out to us. The Club has confirmed that Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens understand their roles as stewards of the Club on behalf of its true owners, the fans and, take that responsibility seriously. Both are looking forward to engaging with us and we look forward to meeting with them.