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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

Minutes of Annual General Meeting held at the Gas Lamp Lounge, Villa Park, Birmingham on Thursday 29th September 2022 at 7pm Peter Warrilow, Chairman of the Supporters’ Trust welcomed members to the AGM and apologised that the venue was not entirely suitable. Though, it was a consequence of the meeting being rearranged from its originalRead more

The Trust as part of the FCG met with the Club’s Senior Management on Monday 27 June to view the redevelopment plans ahead of the start of the pre-planning consultation process. The Club shared the first phase of its long-term vision for Villa Park and the surrounding area. As expected the centre piece of theRead more

The Trust is sorry to see Dean Smith leave the service of our Club. He is one of our own, gave us our pride back and belief in the Club we all love. He lifted us from 14th in the Championship and back to the Premier League. Some great memories, the ten game-winning run leadingRead more

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

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

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