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AVST is disappointed to hear about the chanting directed towards Marvelous Nakamba at the Norwich game. It’s a cheap and insulting stereotype that has no place in this day and age. Racist stereotypes are never acceptable. Hiding so-called support behind such words are reprehensible and are condemned by all decent Villa supporters. We will beRead more

7 League games in Howard and Jonny get together to discuss Villa matters including: Our form Jack’s position Super John McGinn & Marvellous Nakamba Norwich – next-up in the Premier League Have a listen via Apple, Spotify and Soundcloud. UTV!Read more

It’s our Premier League Eve and what else could you ask for…. The Howard & Jonny Podcast. Listen to their thoughts on our belated return to the top flight after 3 seasons away. 🗣️🎙️⚽💜💙Read more

The Trust pledged to provide greater clarity about what it does. This was in response to member feedback for greater transparency. As you will have seen, our website was recently given a ‘substantial’ upgrade and now includes details of the Trust’s Executive Board members. Plus, most importantly minutes from Trust meetings whether internal or thoseRead more

May 27th will be remembered for when we returned to the top-flight after a 3-year absence following a resounding victory over Derby County in the Championship Playoff Final. From such a high, there was a new low the next day. Supporters were horrified to see video footage from the Monday showing a coach, full ofRead more

Charlotte Pogson, a postgraduate student, is studying marketing at Durham University. She is also a keen football fan and has taken the love of the game and passion into research. She is currently researching into fan engagement in football and wants to understand this topic further. The objective is for the findings to inform footballRead more

Membership schemes have been a topical subject for several clubs. Supporter groups have heavily criticised these schemes accusing clubs of cashing in on their loyalty. As for our ‘away scheme,’ it was clear from elements of it that it had issues, particularly in how it was open to abuse. For members wishing to attend awayRead more

The Trust is concerned to read the news today, that despite the recording of an Asset of Community Value on the stadium, a transfer of ownership may have taken place. We are attempting to clarify the details. When they are available we will seek an urgent meeting with the club. In addition, we will beRead more

Following securing promotion back to the Premier League at the end of May, this was the first opportunity that AVST and other supporter groups had to meet with Christian Purslow. Here are the matters that were discussed on 11th June and details of the attendees. Fan Representatives Joanne Mckibbens, Aston Villa Disabled Supporters Association; Mo RazzaqRead more

The Premier League has released the dates for when the announcements on matches that have been selected for live TV broadcast will be made.   Period of matches Approx date of announcement Aug/Sep 05-Jul-19 Oct 06-Aug-19 Nov 16-Sep-19 Dec/Jan 11-Oct-19 Feb 13-Dec-19 Mar 24-Jan-20 Apr 21-Feb-20 May 03-Apr-20 MW38 Post-MW 37Read more