Fan Advisory Board
Aston Villa’s Fan Advisory Board (FAB) is the primary vehicle of consultation with our supporters.
The newly formed Aston Villa Fan Advisory Board met for its inaugural meeting in August 2025 following an extensive process conducted by the club in conjunction with the FSA (Football Supporters' Association) and the Premier League.
Almost 500 applications were received via an online form which followed advertisements on the club’s website, social media channels and matchday programme.
A shortlist was then jointly selected by the Football Supporters' Association and the Supporter Liaison Officer – a shortlist which ensured representation across all areas of Villa Park.
The Fan Advisory Board now has a broad range of season ticket holders, members and hospitality members alike, as well as representatives from several supporters’ groups, we are delighted that the members also bring a broad range of skills and experience levels, many with prior involvement as Trustees, Non-Exec Directors or advisory board members in other organisations.
Nominated Supporter Group Representatives
Aston Villa Supporters' Trust – Karl Bowater (Holte End Season Ticket Holder)
Aston Villa Official Lions Clubs – Nick Hoskins (Holte End Season Ticket Holder)
Aston Villa Disabled Supporters' Association – Joanne McKibbens (Trinity Road Season Ticket Holder)
Punjabi Villans – Jag Kalaar (Trinity Road Season Ticket Holder)
Villa Bellas – Sarah Breslin (Women’s Team Season Ticket Holder, Member)
Independent Supporter Representatives
Grant Adams (Hospitality Season Ticket Holder, Trinity Road)
Andrew Carlill (North Stand Season Ticket Holder)
Maninder Grimshaw (Doug Ellis Season Ticket Holder)
Craig Hamilton (Doug Ellis Season Ticket Holder)
Susan O’Brien (Member)
Standing Club Representatives
Richard Stevens – Vice President Strategy & Analytics (Nominated Board-Level Official)
Matthew Dainty – Supporter Liaison Officer
Anthony Richards – Assistant Supporter Liaison Officer
Plus commitment from Francesco Calvo, President of Business Operations, to attend all meetings unless business travel does not allow.
FAB Meetings
FAB meetings will either be agenda based (where the agenda is driven and created by fan representatives and the club) or the club will invite the FAB to consult on specific projects.
We will aim to meet with the FAB formally on at least four occasions each season.
Meeting notes will be posted here.
FAB Meeting Notes
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Supporter Services Team
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