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The Trust’s Annual General Meeting will be on Tuesday 3rd December online. The formal notice including ballot form has been emailed to members. If you have any queries please contact us at support@villatrust.org.ukRead more

Supporter representatives of the Fan Advisory Board met with Club officials at Villa Park on Wednesday, 11th September for the first meeting of the season. As part of the consultation process, the meeting notes were compiled and signed off between both parties. Fan Representatives Joanne McKibbens, Aston Villa Disabled Supporters Association; John Gillett, Lions Clubs;Read more

After over a decade of decline, Aston Villa fans have enjoyed success in recent years on the pitch – regaining Premier League status and progress under the stewardship of Unai Emery. 2023 has been a record-breaking year on the pitch. One of the biggest cliches in football is that it is a game of twoRead more

Supporter representatives of the Fan Advisory Board met with Club officials at Villa Park on Wednesday, 20th December. This was after the Club’s interview with Chris Heck and the news that the redevelopment of the North Stand is being paused. In addition, his views on the new crest and the forthcoming 150th anniversary season. AsRead more

Following our recent statement, we have received further information around how ticketing is being managed and complaints from disgruntled loyal Villa fans. Listening to fans, we believe that the Club has really underestimated the strength of bad-feeling created with the handling of ticket sales. Many of these fans are season ticket holders and travelled awayRead more

The Aston Villa Supporters Trust is extremely pleased by the continued support our owners have given the Head Coach in the transfer market. The Club’s upward trajectory has also been reflected in our preseason tour. We have seen the existing squad complimented by our three main new signings and integrated with several Academy players. AllRead more

The Aston Villa Supporters’ Trust is highly disappointed with the Club’s announcement of a Principal Partnership with BK8 as its front-of-shirt sponsor for the next three seasons. In January, several Villa fan groups put together a joint statement expressing concerns over the reported discussions with BK8, highlighting the social and mental health harms caused byRead more

Aston Villa Supporters’ Trust would like to place on record its thanks to Christian Purslow after recently leaving his position as Chief Executive at the Club. Whilst some fans have pointed to the recent debacle of the season ticket increases and the ill-fated appointment of Steven Gerard as recent failures, the Trust believe this isRead more

The Aston Villa Supporters’ Trust has been in dialogue with the Club following the Fans Advisory Board meeting on April 20th at Villa Park and has reviewed the recent announcements. Whilst the Trust welcomes some of the initiatives presented by the Club at the meeting, it has severe reservations about the price increases on seasonRead more

Following the AGM, members of the Trust had the opportunity to ask questions of Christian Purslow, CEO of Aston Villa. Redevelopment of Villa Park CP was asked about the redevelopment of Villa Park and particularly the Doug Ellis Stand and the Holte End. He initially outlined the rationale behind the expansion of Villa Park andRead more