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Dave Jordan, our resident FFP expert returns to give us the financial lowdown. With COVID-19 causing significant upheaval to the traditional football calendar, and raising questions as to contractual obligations, the financial arrangements and dependencies in the football industry are being laid bare. UEFA’s attempted to ease the financial and regulatory burden on football clubs.Read more

The Trust is caling for the Premier League to suspend the 3pm blackout during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fans will not be able to return to stadia as we did before the lockdown. So along with the Football Supporters’ Assosciation and other supporters groups we’re calling for the Premier League, at their shareholders meeting on ThursdayRead more

Many clubs are facing financial ramifications due to the coronavirus pandemic. A lack of fixtures and no fans being permitted into stadia. Urgent action is needed as the very existence of many clubs is under threat. Sustain The Game! is built around five key principles and aims to protect clubs, increase transparency, implement strong independentRead more

Minutes from the latest Trust Board meeting held on 15th July 2020 which was held virtually via Webex. Present: Peter Warrilow (PW), Mo Razzaq (MR), Simon Goodyer (SG), Jonny Gould (JG), Stuart Paul (SP), Nigel Canin (NC) Apologies: Neil James (NJ), John Taylor (JT), Kris Carr (KC) Not received: Karl Bowater (KB)   1. OpeningRead more

As Aston Villa fans we are as proud of our famous supporters as we are of our players. No more than, Benjamin Zephaniah, the accomplished and respected poet. Jonny Gould had the pleasure of interviewing Benjamin about his Villa memories, growing up in Birmingham, how it’s changed as well as his philosophies and views too.Read more

The kit, which is once again produced by Kappa, features our new sponsor Cazoo – the online car retailer. It could be seen that the Club has gone for the safe option – Claret and blue, featuring dark pinstripes down the body, with sky blue sleeves extending up to the collar. White shorts and blueRead more

Another jam-packed episode hosted by Villa Trust’s Jonny Gould. He talks about what the Trust has done to raise fan concerns over a Premier League restart. Our charity initiative and how you can join in and an interview with Villa season ticket holder and ex-No.10 chief of staff Nick Timothy.Read more

The Trust is delighted to see that the Aston Villa players, first team coaches and senior management have agreed on a 25% deferral of their salaries for a four month period in these very uncertain times. At a time when income has dried up, we are very grateful for the continued support of our co-ownersRead more

We are now approaching a month of being in the national lockdown to fight COVID-19. Our lives are slowly adjusting to circumstances that were unthinkable just two months ago. There’s no doubt that this is a very difficult time for all concerned. People are coming together to overcome COVID-19 and its devastating impact across society.Read more

Into our third week of the national lockdown, it is fair to say that we find ourselves in uncharted waters. COVID-19 is bringing a change to the UK and it’s clear that lots of things are going to have in the way we live our lives. There is ongoing uncertainty over the remainder of thisRead more