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The Trust as part of the FCG met with the Club’s Senior Management on Monday 27 June to view the redevelopment plans ahead of the start of the pre-planning consultation process. The Club shared the first phase of its long-term vision for Villa Park and the surrounding area. As expected the centre piece of theRead more

Following on from the updates from the FCG meeting with Christian Purslow on April 7, here is an overview of the matters covered. In particular season ticket pricing, Villa Park expansion and on-pitch performance. Fan Representatives Mo Razzaq & Karl Bowater, AVST; Dave Woodhall, Heroes & Villans; David Michael, My Old Man Said; Harjit Badesha,Read more

The Trust and other supporter groups met with Christian Purslow to discuss several topics. Notably, ticket pricing where there has been much speculation on social media. The Club conducted a strategic review of ticket pricing for the first time in over a decade. Including concessions, match categorization and price zoning. Aston Villa was benchmarked againstRead more

Minutes from the Trust Board meeting held virtually on 11th January 2022. Present: Peter Warrilow (PW), John Taylor (JT), Mo Razzaq (MR), Stephen Morley (SM), Stuart Paul (SP). Not present Apologies – Neil James (NJ) No response – Karl Bowater (KB) Minutes of last meeting Socios – discussed at FCG Finance Current balance at bankRead more

These are the matters discussed at the first FCG, in-person with the Club, post COVID restrictions on Dec 8th, 2021. The issues raised cover a number of areas and from various supporter groups. The Consultancy group We don’t feel that the club is making best use of the consultancy group, or engaging in effective consultancy.Read more

Minutes from the Trust Board meeting held virtually on 6th December 2021. Present: Peter Warrilow (PW), John Taylor (JT), Mo Razzaq (MR), Stephen Morley (SM), Stuart Paul (SP), Neil James (NJ) and Karl Bowater (KB). Apologies None Minutes of last meeting Accounts Socios – program not sufficiently communicated especially around risk to supporters from anRead more

Minutes from the Trust Board meeting held virtually on 2nd November 2021. Present: Peter Warrilow (PW), John Taylor (JT), Mo Razzaq (MR), Stephen Morley (SM), Stuart Paul (SP). Not present Apologies – Neil James (NJ) No response – Karl Bowater (KB) Minutes of last meeting Accounts MR Club collect and NJ to provide update onRead more

The Trust is sorry to see Dean Smith leave the service of our Club. He is one of our own, gave us our pride back and belief in the Club we all love. He lifted us from 14th in the Championship and back to the Premier League. Some great memories, the ten game-winning run leadingRead more

Minutes from the Trust Board meeting held virtually on 7th September 2021. Present: Peter Warrilow (PW), Mo Razzaq (MR), John Taylor (JT), Stuart Paul (SP), Stephen Morley (SM)   Apologies – Karl Bowater (KB), Neil James (NJ) ClubCollect Membership System – MR now has full access to the Admin part so can access members detailsRead more

Minutes from the Trust Board meeting held virtually on 25th August 2021. Present: Peter Warrilow (PW), John Taylor (JT), Stuart Paul (SP), Stephen Morley (SM)   Apologies – Karl Bowater (KB), Neil James (NJ), Mo Razzaq (MR) Minutes of last meeting  – reviewed and updated. Handover –  Domain name appears to have been paid forRead more