Minutes from the Trust Board meeting held virtually on 27th May 2021. Present: Peter Warrilow (PW), Mo Razzaq (MR), Stuart Paul (SP), John Taylor (JT), Neil James (NJ), Stephen Morley (SM) Simon Goodyear (SG) Apologies: Karl Bowater (KB) Membership – SG joined us for this first item and outlined the systems he has been usingRead more
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We join with Aston Villa supporters in our disappointment with the departure of Jack Grealish. During his time, Jack has been a delight to watch. In a time where the Club was in the doldrums after suffering relegation and a real threat of liquidation. His performances in recent years, along with new owners, have beenRead more
Matters discussed at the Operational FCG with the Club on July 8th. Fan Representatives Peter Warrilow, AVST; Anne-Marie Fern, Heroes & Villans; Jonathan Fear, Vital Villa; David Michael, My Old Man Said; Nilesh Chauhan, Villans Together; Monnie Bhullar, Punjabi Villans; John Gillett, Lions Clubs; Scott Jones, Villa Talk; Joanne McKibbens, AV Disabled Supporters Association. Apologies:Read more
The Trust and other supporter groups met with club officials on June 24th for a virtual Fans Consultation Group Meeting with Christian Purslow. Here are the matters that were discussed and details of the attendees. Fan Representatives Peter Warrilow & Mo Razzaq, AVST; Joe Costello, Heroes & Villans; Jonathan Fear, Vital Villa; Nick Sanders, avillafan.com;Read more
Minutes from the Trust Board meeting held virtually on 28th January 2021. Present: Peter Warrilow (PW), Mo Razzaq (MR), Simon Goodyer (SG), Jonny Gould (JG), Stuart Paul (SP), Nigel Canin (NC), John Taylor (JT) Apologies: Neil James (NJ), Karl Bowater (KB) We emphasised that we are a community organisation with a broad church of volunteers.Read more
Jonny Gould and Nigel Canin have resigned their positions as Directors of the Trust. The Trust would like to thank both of them for their service and contribution. In particular, their fundraising for local causes. We wish them the best in their future endeavours.Read more
The Trust and other supporter groups met with club officials on April 8th for a virtual Fans Consultation Group Meeting. Here are the matters that were discussed and details of the attendees. Fan Representatives Peter Warrilow & Mo Razzaq, AVST; Joe Costello, Heroes & Villans; John Gillett, Lions Clubs; Scott Jones, Villa Talk; Jonathan Fear,Read more
Villa Trust Director, Mo Razzaq is raising funds for the Aston Villa Foundation and will be doing a tandem skydive on April 25th. As you know the Foundation does essential work supporting the local community with the mission of ‘Working Together to Enrich Lives’. The charity uses the power of the football club and itsRead more
We have long spent our time championing the cause of Villa supporters and those in the wider football family. It would therefore be remiss for us not to make clear our views on the European Super League. Disgusting. Abominable. Money grubbing. Self-serving. We could go on. For a long time, we have known that richestRead more
Aston Villa Supporters’ Trust extends heartfelt condolences to friends and family of former Villa manager, Tommy Docherty. Appointed in December 1968, he was Doug Ellis’ first boss at Villa Park, and lasted 13 months in B6 (not bad for Deadly). Of course, Tommy went on to a famous managerial career which also took in ManchesterRead more