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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

The Trust is delighted to see that the Aston Villa players, first team coaches and senior management have agreed on a 25% deferral of their salaries for a four month period in these very uncertain times. At a time when income has dried up, we are very grateful for the continued support of our co-ownersRead more

We are now approaching a month of being in the national lockdown to fight COVID-19. Our lives are slowly adjusting to circumstances that were unthinkable just two months ago. There’s no doubt that this is a very difficult time for all concerned. People are coming together to overcome COVID-19 and its devastating impact across society.Read more

Into our third week of the national lockdown, it is fair to say that we find ourselves in uncharted waters. COVID-19 is bringing a change to the UK and it’s clear that lots of things are going to have in the way we live our lives. There is ongoing uncertainty over the remainder of thisRead more