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Facebook group Aston-Villa-Supporters-We-dont-want-Alex-McLeish, who’s fan base is fast approaching 14,000 within just 48 hours is calling for all Villa fans to protest tomorrow at 6pm. We need to show the Board that Villa supporters believe Alex McLeish should not be considered for the vacant managers position and the Board should widen its search for aRead more

The Aston Villa Supporters’ Trust is disappointed at the decision of the Board to interview Alex McLeish for the vacant position of manager at Aston Villa FC. Alex McLeish’s record as a Premier League manager is not of the standard required for this football club, where his teams have had a poor goal scoring recordRead more

Following Gerard Houllier’s exit, the rumour mill is in full flow, especially this evening’s news that Mark Hughes has resigned from Fulham. Peter Warrilow has been busy with the Press Association and Central News yesterday, and has conducted a further 2 interviews today with Central News. Naturally, we would like to express our thanks toRead more

Our latest issue of our Newsletter has just been published which includes an exclusive interview with Gerard Houllier. He talks candidly about the club, the season so far and as we enter a critical part of the season, the fans support as the 12th man will be vital. Written and contributed by villa fans it’sRead more

For the Claret and Blue. Are you ready for Sunday? Bring your scarf!Read more

The Supporters Direct Annual Conference and SD Cup will take place in Chester, on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th July 2011. You can take part in the whole 2 day event for just £37 early bird rates for members of a Supporters Trust or £42 for non-members, or pick and choose the bits you want.Read more

We all know the plight of our club at the moment, but it’s now we need to pull together. Positive action rather than negative action…it’s our club! A Facebook group has been set up with the goal of getting behind the team to the end of the season, by creating a “bring a scarf/flag” dayRead more

The Football Supporters’ Federation (FSF) has today launched an on-line petition on Safe Standing, something dear to the hearts of many fans who’d like the choice to sit or stand in safety as they wish. Every independent survey of supporter opinion shows huge majorities in favour of this choice. To sign the petition, click here.Read more

Following a discussion on Heroes & Villains, the fanzine received permission from the club to erect a plaque to those players, officials and supporters who served in wartime. This will be on public display somewhere around the ground. After talking to a plaque manufacturer, they have come up with suitable wording, along the lines ofRead more

Last night, Villa played Man City in the FA Cup, with key players rested. Although the team had experienced internationals playing, it was not their strongest team. Was it right to weaken the team, putting the Premier League first, or should we have had a right go at Man City with our strongest team? DoesRead more