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After over a decade of decline, Aston Villa fans have enjoyed success in recent years on the pitch – regaining Premier League status and progress under the stewardship of Unai Emery. 2023 has been a record-breaking year on the pitch. One of the biggest cliches in football is that it is a game of twoRead more

Following our recent statement, we have received further information around how ticketing is being managed and complaints from disgruntled loyal Villa fans. Listening to fans, we believe that the Club has really underestimated the strength of bad-feeling created with the handling of ticket sales. Many of these fans are season ticket holders and travelled awayRead more

The Aston Villa Supporters’ Trust is highly disappointed with the Club’s announcement of a Principal Partnership with BK8 as its front-of-shirt sponsor for the next three seasons. In January, several Villa fan groups put together a joint statement expressing concerns over the reported discussions with BK8, highlighting the social and mental health harms caused byRead 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

Minutes from the Trust Board meeting held virtually on 11th January 2022. 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 Socios – discussed at FCG Finance Current balance at bankRead 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

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