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John McGinn has been an absolute revelation and has firmly become a fan favourite this season. So much that Jimmy Hessel on Twitter in praise adapted ‘Walking with the King’ to ‘Walking with McGinn’. Singer, songwriter and Villa fan Emma Flowers has now produced a version of ‘Walking with McGinn’ which is available for download until the end ofRead more

The Howard Hodgson & Jonny Gould AVST Podcast, broadcast from the Holte Suite directly after the AVST AGM on Wednesday. Featuring interviews with special guests – Villa legends Brian Little & Ian Taylor as we gauge the reaction to new CEO Christian Purslow’s earlier Q & A with members.   https://soundcloud.com/user379500612/the-villa-trust-agmRead more

We look forward to welcoming you at AVST’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), at Villa Park on Wednesday 16th January. The meeting will be held in The Holte Suite. Doors will open from 6:45 pm with proceedings commencing at 7 pm. We are also pleased to announce that Christian Purslow will be in attendance for aRead more

The current rules under which Aston Villa Supporters’ Trust operates were adopted on its formation in 2001. The Trust’s directors have given thought to those rules; after much discussion, and to bring the rules in line with current practice are recommending that we adopt a model set of rules used by many Supporters Trusts ofRead more

Following on from the last FCG meeting, the Trust with other supporter groups met with the club again, this time to discuss operational issues with the respective department heads. Here is a summary of the matters that were discussed on 6th December. Fan Representatives Jonathan Fear            Vital Villa John Gillett           Read more

On behalf of our members, we are sad to read of Sir Doug’s death. Fully committed to Aston Villa until the last and also a generous contributor to the  Trust he will be missed by all who came into contact with him. Whilst at times a divisive figure he was a great custodian of ourRead more

So it is goodbye Bruce and hello to whoever is the replacement. We make a point at the Trust of not overstepping our boundaries on what happens on the pitch. We might have a view on how the football side is going. Though primarily we are here to represent supporters on a variety of issuesRead more

Peter Warrilow and Mo Razzaq were invited to an informal Fans Consultation Group meeting last night to meet the representatives of Wes Edens and Naseef Sawaris. The intention was for them to meet supporters and to listen to their views about the club, good and bad, as well as on the workings of the FCG. AsRead more

Following our request for a meeting, we are pleased to confirm that the Club has reached out to us. The Club has confirmed that Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens understand their roles as stewards of the Club on behalf of its true owners, the fans and, take that responsibility seriously. Both are looking forward toRead more

Members and supporters will no doubt be delighted to hear of the 55% investment made by Messrs Sawiris and Edens. This appears to have resolved the short-term funding issue faced by our football club. Whilst it is acknowledged that the last two weeks must have been difficult for senior people at the club, it isRead more