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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

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

Great to see our members at the AGM yesterday at Villa Park. Plus thank you to our special guests Christian Purslow and Tony Daley. Both Q&As are available as podcasts. We are also pleased to announce that we raised £775 for the Aston Villa Foundation with our charity auction, for four Carabao Cup Final ticketsRead more

Members attending the AGM on 18 Feb at Villa Park will have the opportunity to bid for Club Wembley tickets, donated to the Trust, for the Carabao Cup Final on March 1st. All the proceeds will be going to the Aston Villa Foundation. There will be 4 tickets up for grabs on the night. ToRead more

The Trust’s Annual General Meeting will be on Tue Feb 18 at the Holte, Suite Villa Park. There will be a Q&A with Christian Purslow and special guest Tony Daley. Please arrive by 6:45pm for a prompt start at 7pm. Members will have received a formal notice by email; if you are unable to attend, pleaseRead more

Ron Saunders changed Aston Villa forever. As today’s players run past the famous European Cup trophy before every home game, it shows what’s possible at our remarkable club. Even our first league title in 71 years was put in the shade by the remarkable victory over Bayern Munich. Though his assistant Tony Barton took charge,Read more

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

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