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Last month, the Trust and other supporter groups met with the Club’s retail operations, Kappa and Fanatics. After the much-publicised issues with the Season 2019/20 kit, it was an opportunity for them to address our concerns, share their plans and get our feedback to help improve the relationship with fans. As you know the KappaRead more

Minutes from Away Fan Consultation Meeting held on Thursday 5th March 2020 Attendees: Away Fans Consultation Group – Anne Edwards, Anton Cuscito, Thomas Cole, Steve Hollyoake. Fans Consultation Group – John Gillett, Lions Clubs; Mo Razzaq, Aston Villa Supporters’ Trust; Joanne McKibbens, Aston Villa Disabled Supporters’ Assosciation. Club Representatives – Lynne O’Reardon, Head of TicketingRead more

At the annual general meeting held on 18 February 2020, at Villa Park, Birmingham all the resolutions were duly passed.  This included a combination of ordinary and special resolutions as detailed below in the minutes. Thank you again to all those members who either attended in person or submitted their preferences in advance of theRead more

The Trust and other supporter groups met with Villa CEO Christian Purslow on Tuesday 10th December for our twice a season meeting. Here is an overview of the matters that were discussed. Fan Representatives Joe Costello, Heroes & Villans; Jon Knibb, Lions Clubs; Scott Jones, Villa Talk; Ian Stokes, Vital Villa; Nick Sanders, avillafan.com; PeterRead more

The Trust and other supporter groups met with club officials earlier this week. Here are the matters that were discussed and details of the attendees. Fan Representatives John Insley, Villa View; John Gillett, Lions Clubs; Scott Jones, Villa Talk; Jonathan Fear, Vital Villa; Nick Sanders,          avillafan.com; Peter Warrilow, AVST; David Michael, My Old Man Said. Club RepresentativesRead more

Minutes from Away Fan Consultation Meeting held on Thursday 24th October 2019 Attendees: Bromley Davenport (AVFC), Lee Preece (AVFC), Nathan Thurman (AVFC), Anne Edwards, David Michael, Joanne McKibbens, Jonathan Knibb, John Holder, Kevin Pickersgill, Steve Hollyoake, Steve Gough, Tom Cole Apologies: Anton Cuscito, John Perks, Mark McFarland, Max Stokes, Mo Razzaq Stuart Bladen   AwayRead more

The Trust pledged to provide greater clarity about what it does. This was in response to member feedback for greater transparency. As you will have seen, our website was recently given a ‘substantial’ upgrade and now includes details of the Trust’s Executive Board members. Plus, most importantly minutes from Trust meetings whether internal or thoseRead more

Membership schemes have been a topical subject for several clubs. Supporter groups have heavily criticised these schemes accusing clubs of cashing in on their loyalty. As for our ‘away scheme,’ it was clear from elements of it that it had issues, particularly in how it was open to abuse. For members wishing to attend awayRead more

Following securing promotion back to the Premier League at the end of May, this was the first opportunity that AVST and other supporter groups had to meet with Christian Purslow. Here are the matters that were discussed on 11th June and details of the attendees. Fan Representatives Joanne Mckibbens, Aston Villa Disabled Supporters Association; Mo RazzaqRead more

The Trust and other supporter groups met with club officials earlier this week. Though this was an “operational meeting” we thought it was pertinent that the issue of the club’s finances was raised after the release of the annual accounts. We also requested reassurance from the club to their commitment to maintaining this forum inRead more