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Over the summer, there have been a number of supporter events.  David Michael, your National Liaison Officer, will be providing feedback on the FSF/Supporters Direct Supporters Summit and other meetings later on. There has also been a Fans’ Conference (held at Rookery Hall, Cheshire) with the clubs’ Supporter Liaison Officers and AVST was represented there byRead more

The Aston Villa Supporters Trust was surprised by this morning’s announcement that Paul Faulkner is to step down as Chief Executive of Aston Villa. In conjunction with yesterday’s statement from the Chairman, that suggests no takeover is imminent, this announcement only heightens the uncertainty amongst our support at what is a difficult time for everyoneRead more

Our end of season survey is now closed and we thank you all who completed it! Over 3,140 supporters started the survey over the last month with over 2,500 (81%) completing all the questions relating to AVFC and national football supporter issues.  We thank you for your time. The next steps are to analyse the responsesRead more

The Aston Villa Supporters Trust (AVST) welcomes the statement from Randy Lerner in respect of the club’s availability for sale.  We would like to place on record our gratitude for all he has done with regards to the infrastructure of the club and his significant investment in Aston Villa over the past eight years. AVSTRead more

Randy Lerner has today issued his long awaited statement and has put the Club up for sale. For further details, see AVFC Official website.Read more

Supporters Direct, the national body who help fans set up Supporters Trusts, have issued a press release on 8th May regarding the proposals by the FA commission. Although they submitted a written response, they were not consulted by the commission. In their written response, they stated that a B league would reinforce the pool ofRead more

With the FA commission releasing its views today, without even consulting fan groups such as the FSF and Supporters Direct, it is time that fans are heard in the game. Whether you agree or disagree with the proposal from the FA today, It is vitally important that we get a democratic collective voice locally atRead more

Match Day. Time to bring the house down and bring back the old Holte End. Bring your scarfs, banners, flags, balloons, streamers, inflatables etc. And bring your voice. We are the 12th man. UTVRead more

Thank you to all our recent voting members.  We have now cleared the backlog in processing your payment and details into our membership database.  You should now have received an email containing your membership reference. If you have not received an email yet following payment and completing your voting membership application, then please contact us.Read more

Sutton Coldfield Lions are the latest AVSC to join AVST as an affiliate today. With a 400 strong membership, Sutton Coldfield Lions organises coach and train travel to all Aston Villa away fixtures. If you are a Villa supporter in the Sutton Coldfield area, then join up with this Lions Club. A big welcome toRead more