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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

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

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

The Trust and other supporter groups met with club officials on June 24th for a virtual Fans Consultation Group Meeting with Christian Purslow. Here are the matters that were discussed and details of the attendees. Fan Representatives Peter Warrilow & Mo Razzaq, AVST; Joe Costello, Heroes & Villans; Jonathan Fear, Vital Villa; Nick Sanders, avillafan.com;Read more

The Trust and other supporter groups met with club officials on April 8th for a virtual Fans Consultation Group Meeting. Here are the matters that were discussed and details of the attendees. Fan Representatives Peter Warrilow & Mo Razzaq, AVST; Joe Costello, Heroes & Villans; John Gillett, Lions Clubs; Scott Jones, Villa Talk; Jonathan Fear,Read more

The Trust and other supporter groups met with Villa CEO Christian Purslow on Tuesday 27th October. This meeting was somewhat overdue with our previous meeting being pre-lockdown in December of last year. With Premier League survival confirmed at the end of ‘Project Re-Start’ Christan Purslow summarised the key events and decisions that were made post-lockdown.Read more

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

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