Welcome to AViDS Web

This web site is produced with the disabled fan in mind in helping all who want to visit Villa Park or are just interested in finding out more information about disabled fans throughout the footballing world.

We hope you enjoy your visit and if you would like any further information please do not hesitate to use the contact us page and get in touch.

You can also use our contact us page to contact the Webmaster if you have comments on the website or would like to use his services.

With the support of Aston Villa Football Club and The National Association of Disabled Supporters (NADS), AViDS is keen to develop links throughout the country for like minded supporters everywhere and are working towards providing some of the best facilities in the country for watching football. We hope to see you at Villa Park soon.

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Facebook

AViDS have now set up a group on Facebook, if you are registered with Facebook, why not add AViDS to your groups.

Just search for AViDS in Facebook or visit www.facebook.com/#/group.php?avids

McGregor Statue to be unveiled by Lord Mawhinney

Lord Mawhinney, Chairman of the Football League, is to unveil the William McGregor statue at Villa Park this forthcoming Saturday prior to the home game against Spurs. The ceremony is due to commence at 4pm outside the Directors entrance, Trinity Road stand.

William McGregor was a Director of Aston Villa Football Club and moreover is credited with being the brainchild behind the formation of The Football League. The Club and Supporters’ Trust have been committed to honouring his massive contribution to English and World Football by placing a permanent commemoration for all to see at Villa Park.

The Supporters’ Trust has been working with the Club on this project over a number of years, and appointed the sculptor Sam Holland to design and build the statue. The funding has come from supporter donations and financial support from the Club. A time capsule has been placed in the base of the Statue.

The Supporters’ Trust would like to thank the Directors, the Club & its managers, Sam Holland, Lord Mawhinney, and the Aston Villa supporters for their donations in making this day happen.

Open Training Session

On Thursday 29 October (School half term week) Aston Villa are opening the doors of Villa Park to all fans for a special training session. All supporters are invited to Villa Park to watch Martin O’Neill and his coaching team put the first team squad through their paces.

But that’s not the end of the fun - there will be special offers on merchandise, tickets and food & drink. Supporters will also be able to win prizes throughout the day, including the chance to win signed footballs and act as ball assistants as the first team stars take part in small-sided games.

Turnstiles open at 9.15am and entry is FREE. To book tickets visit www.avfcsales.co.uk or call 0800 612 0970 (don’t forget that tickets are FREE. Simply register or login and then scroll down to upcoming events and select ‘Villa Open Training Session’).

The event schedule is below:

9.15 am - Turnstiles open - access via Doug Ellis Lower, Trinity Rd Lower and North St Lower
9.30-10.15am - Build-up with football freestyler
10.15am - Interview with Martin O’Neill
10.30am - Training session starts
11.30am - Training session finishes
11.35am - Penalty shoot-out with Brad Guzan - find out how you could the win a chance to take a penalty by visiting www.avfc.co.uk
12-3.30pm - *Holte Suite Family Lunch

*Please note that whilst the training session is FREE, the Holte Suite family lunch is subject to an admission fee. Adults are £8, under 16s are £5, under 5s are £3 and under 2s are Free. Price includes 2-course lunch and entertainment from a DJ, Aston Villa’s mascots and a face painter. Places are limited to 600, so please call 0800 612 0970 to secure your ticket.

Halloween at Everton

As you may be aware, the game away at Everton falls on Halloween. To celebrate this happy coincidence a number of maniacs or more commonly known away supporters, will be in fancy dress.

If you are heading to the match, it would be great to scare the points from Everton.

Committee Changes 2009

Following the AGM, there are a number of changes on the AViDS commitee. We would like to welcome Tim as the incoming Chair and pass our thanks to Pauline who has done an excellent job as Chair but now feels the time is right to pass the leadership of AViDS onto Tim.

Several other committee members were unable to offer their services for a further term and AViDS would like to thank them for their assistance. We would also like to welcome the new committee members who have joined this year, full details of the committee are available on the Contact Us page.

AViDS AGM 2009

All AViDS members are invited to the 2009 Annual General Meeting of Aston Villa Disabled Supporters Club.

This meeting will be held in the Holte Hotel on Wednesday 1st July 2009 at 19:30. Light refreshments will be available from 19:00. Car parking is available on the Holte Suite car park.

All AViDS members should have received a written invitation including further information, if you have not received this, please contact Tim Craythorne via the contact us page.

Fixtures 2009/2010

The fixtures for season 09/10 have now been added to this website, if you notice any errors or ommissions, please contact the webmaster via the contact us page and they will be corrected as soon as possible.

Please note that all the fixtures are subject to change.

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