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Following on from the updates from the FCG meeting with Christian Purslow on April 7, here is an overview of the matters covered. In particular season ticket pricing, Villa Park expansion and on-pitch performance. Fan Representatives Mo Razzaq & Karl Bowater, AVST; Dave Woodhall, Heroes & Villans; David Michael, My Old Man Said; Harjit Badesha,Read more

The Trust and other supporter groups met with Christian Purslow to discuss several topics. Notably, ticket pricing where there has been much speculation on social media. The Club conducted a strategic review of ticket pricing for the first time in over a decade. Including concessions, match categorization and price zoning. Aston Villa was benchmarked againstRead more

These are the matters discussed at the first FCG, in-person with the Club, post COVID restrictions on Dec 8th, 2021. The issues raised cover a number of areas and from various supporter groups. The Consultancy group We don’t feel that the club is making best use of the consultancy group, or engaging in effective consultancy.Read more

Minutes from the Trust Board meeting held virtually on 6th December 2021. Present: Peter Warrilow (PW), John Taylor (JT), Mo Razzaq (MR), Stephen Morley (SM), Stuart Paul (SP), Neil James (NJ) and Karl Bowater (KB). Apologies None Minutes of last meeting Accounts Socios – program not sufficiently communicated especially around risk to supporters from anRead more

Minutes from the Trust Board meeting held virtually on 2nd November 2021. Present: Peter Warrilow (PW), John Taylor (JT), Mo Razzaq (MR), Stephen Morley (SM), Stuart Paul (SP). Not present Apologies – Neil James (NJ) No response – Karl Bowater (KB) Minutes of last meeting Accounts MR Club collect and NJ to provide update onRead more

Minutes from the Trust Board meeting held virtually on 7th September 2021. Present: Peter Warrilow (PW), Mo Razzaq (MR), John Taylor (JT), Stuart Paul (SP), Stephen Morley (SM)   Apologies – Karl Bowater (KB), Neil James (NJ) ClubCollect Membership System – MR now has full access to the Admin part so can access members detailsRead more

Minutes from the Trust Board meeting held virtually on 25th August 2021. Present: Peter Warrilow (PW), John Taylor (JT), Stuart Paul (SP), Stephen Morley (SM)   Apologies – Karl Bowater (KB), Neil James (NJ), Mo Razzaq (MR) Minutes of last meeting  – reviewed and updated. Handover –  Domain name appears to have been paid forRead more

Minutes from the Trust Board meeting held virtually on 28th July 2021. Present: Peter Warrilow (PW), Mo Razzaq (MR), Stuart Paul (SP), John Taylor (JT), Neil James (NJ), Stephen Morley (SM), Karl Bowater (KB)   Apologies – none Minutes of last meeting – reviewed and updated Finance – Current account still £10,596 but does notRead more

Minutes from the Trust Board meeting held virtually on 27th May 2021. Present: Peter Warrilow (PW), Mo Razzaq (MR), Stuart Paul (SP), John Taylor (JT), Neil James (NJ), Stephen Morley (SM) Simon Goodyear (SG) Apologies: Karl Bowater (KB) Membership – SG joined us for this first item and outlined the systems he has been usingRead more

Matters discussed at the Operational FCG with the Club on July 8th. Fan Representatives Peter Warrilow, AVST; Anne-Marie Fern, Heroes & Villans; Jonathan Fear, Vital Villa; David Michael, My Old Man Said; Nilesh Chauhan, Villans Together; Monnie Bhullar, Punjabi Villans; John Gillett, Lions Clubs; Scott Jones, Villa Talk; Joanne McKibbens, AV Disabled Supporters Association. Apologies:Read more