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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

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

Million-selling author, Lee Child (Jim Grant), best-known for his Jack Reacher series and Simon Inglis, world expert on football stadia recently got together in aid of Aston & Nechells Foodbank to talk about their 58 years of support for Aston Villa. You can also support Aston & Nechells Foodbank by making a donation. On Saturday,Read more

The Aston Villa Supporters’ Trust can confirm that it has writen to Aston Villa Football Club regarding ‘Project Big Picture’.  Here is our open letter to Christian Purslow, CEO.   Mr Christian Purslow Chief Executive Officer Aston Villa Football Club   Dear Christian   PROJECT BIG PICTURE Rarely has a football announcement created such anRead more

Dave Jordan, our resident FFP expert returns to give us the financial lowdown. With COVID-19 causing significant upheaval to the traditional football calendar, and raising questions as to contractual obligations, the financial arrangements and dependencies in the football industry are being laid bare. UEFA’s attempted to ease the financial and regulatory burden on football clubs.Read more

As Aston Villa fans we are as proud of our famous supporters as we are of our players. No more than, Benjamin Zephaniah, the accomplished and respected poet. Jonny Gould had the pleasure of interviewing Benjamin about his Villa memories, growing up in Birmingham, how it’s changed as well as his philosophies and views too.Read more

The kit, which is once again produced by Kappa, features our new sponsor Cazoo – the online car retailer. It could be seen that the Club has gone for the safe option – Claret and blue, featuring dark pinstripes down the body, with sky blue sleeves extending up to the collar. White shorts and blueRead more

Another jam-packed episode hosted by Villa Trust’s Jonny Gould. He talks about what the Trust has done to raise fan concerns over a Premier League restart. Our charity initiative and how you can join in and an interview with Villa season ticket holder and ex-No.10 chief of staff Nick Timothy.Read more