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It is 6 years today that the William McGregor statue was unveiled on 28th November 2009! The statue was an AVST initiative funded by the fans and the Club, and has become a focal point for fans to meet up on match days (including a superstitious foot rub) and often used by the Club inRead more

Both members and other supporters will be aware of the impasse between the Club and Brigada 1874. We have attempted to see whether a compromise could be achieved. That has not been possible. However, Aston Villa FC have issued the following statement setting out their position and the attempts that they have made to reach aRead more

George Ramsay’s grave has now been refurbished and there will be a short service of rededication on Monday 23rd November at 11.30am. The service will be conducted by Father Bob Stephen, assisted by The Rev Ken Baker, Chaplain to Aston Villa Football Club. The Church, which is well worth a visit, will be open priorRead more

The AVST welcomes the news that our search for a new manager has been concluded with the appointment of Rémi Garde.  Whilst all managerial appointments are a gamble of sorts, this appointment looks forward thinking and his previous work fits well with the make-up of our current playing squad. After the events of recent weeks,Read more

The AVST welcomes the news that the Aston Villa board have made a decisive call in ending Tim Sherwood’s time as manager. The intense speculation in recent weeks, and the leaks coming from within, did nothing but turn the club into a figure of media fun. We would like to thank Tim for his effortsRead more

The AVST feels it is important to comment on some of the recent goings on at Villa Park. A dreadful start to the season sees us yet again faced with a relegation battle and the club starting to be cut adrift in the relegation places. Regardless of our individual views on who should be heldRead more

The Premier League’s voluntary Living Wage agreement comes into effect at the beginning of the 2016-17 season. Each club from this point on will pay all permanent staff at least a Living Wage. Given that each club outsources many of its low paid jobs (especially match day staff) to external contractors, however, its impact mightRead more

AVST are pleased to announce Brigada 1874 and the Claret & Blue Army Fan Forum have joined us as affiliates. Brigada 1874 are an ultra group who follow Aston Villa with the aim of offering unconditional support for the team and bringing colour and noise back to the Holte End. They believe that fan culture can only be cultivatedRead more

This weekend supporters across the country are uniting in their support for the national FSF campaign to reduce ticket pricing to a fair value including £20 for away fan supporters. Aston Villa and Stoke City fans will meet outside the Holte End at 2.15pm tomorrow (Saturday 2nd October) in a show of solidarity to backRead more

We are delighted that this season we are able to offer a member prize draw as a benefit to paid memberships! Due to a generous donation, we have purchased 2 season tickets to give our members an opportunity to win 2 tickets per home game. The prize draw will be free to enter for paidRead more