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5 years ago today the McGregor statue was unveiled before the Spurs game. The statue was an idea floated by AVST and supported by the Club.  It took several years  of fund-raising from supporter donations through websites and on match day collections, plus funding from the Club. The McGregor statue is now used by AVFCRead more

Dave Woodhall and Peter Warrilow have revisited William McGregor’s grave and it remains in excellent condition. The grave of George Ramsey has also been rediscovered and, with the church authorities doing some clearing work, and Dave and Peter likewise, the grave is now readily accessible (go down the path towards McGregor, turn right between theRead more

Aston Villa Supporters’ Trust welcomes yesterday’s statement from the club in support of the 21st minute applause in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the pub bombings 40 years ago.  The Trust also wishes to extend our own thoughts to those touched by the events of that tragic day. AVST Chair, Peter Warrilow,Read more

Anne-Marie Fern and Peter Warrilow were invited on 5th November to an introductory meeting at Villa Park with Tom Fox, the new Chief Executive, at which Nicky Keye, Russell Jones and Lee Preece were also present. Tom is American born and joined Aston Villa from Arsenal. It is clear that he has a vision forRead more

AVST affiliate, My Old Man Said (MOMS), is representing Aston Villa in the football blog awards, and is looking for your votes. As the only Villa blog in the running, they are in the “Established” category. So Vote MOMS! (Deadline is next Friday). Click here to visit the Football Blog Awards site page.Read more

In aid of Ladies Fighting Breast Cancer and Official Aston Villa Former Players Association, Phil Upton will be hosting a black tie evening with big charity auction and party to follow at Villa Park on 28th November at 7pm. There will be a number of former Villa players and sporting stars such as Dame KellyRead more

On the 8th October, it was widely reported (e.g. The Times, BBC), the Premier League is exploring the possibility of holding competitive matches overseas. The FSF issued a statement as follows: “Once again the idea of potentially huge changes to the game has arisen without consultation with one of the groups who matters most –Read more

AVST Club Liaison Officer, Anne-Marie Fern, will be with Lee Preece, Villa’s Supporter Liaison Officer, to listen to your views about the Club and your match day experience at Villa Park and at away grounds. Come and find us by this banner at the Academy, North Stand car park at tomorrow’s game against Arsenal betweenRead more

A joint statement from Liverpool, Everton, Tottenham Hotspur, Leicester City, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace Supporter Trusts: Pop open the champagne corks. Ring the Guinness Book of Records. It’s another record breaking achievement for the Premier League. No wonder it’s celebrated with such fervour. £835 million spent in a single transfer window. Doesn’t it leaveRead more

The Birmingham Mail have run a story about certain supporter clubs not signing up to terms / code of conduct. AVST has not signed these terms either. We were previously listed as a unique supporters club but had never any terms as we were independent. The Executive Board, after consideration, has decided not to signRead more