Welcome to Aston Villa Former Players Association

Aston Villa Former Players Association (FPA) was formed in January 1997 to provide comprehensive representation, support and benefits to all of its members. It is a non profit-making association governed by Constitution and managed voluntarily by former players and others with specific skills.

The motivation for establishing the FPA came from reading a newspaper article reporting the predicament of a former Aston Villa legend who was selling his medals to "make ends meet". So, it appeared whilst the established Aston Villa Old Stars football team was raising huge sums of money around the country for very worthy causes, the plight of "our own" was inadvertently being overlooked. Something had to be done!

Since our formation and with the invaluable assistance of both the Professional Footballers Association (the players union) and Aston Villa Football Club, The FPA has been able to help many former players who have required urgent medical treatment, surgical operations or assistance with hardship. This is and will remain the core purpose of our existence.

From the beginning, business standards have been applied to the management of the association that continues to operate as a very professional, efficient and effective organisation that is respected throughout the UK and now, as members of EFPA, in Europe also.

The FPA provides the platform for members to renew friendships and make new ones through its annual calendar of sporting and social events, which includes the now legendary Aston Villa Old Stars football team. golf days, "Ryder Cup" style golf matches, greyhound racing nights, reunion & tribute dinners, cricket matches, quizzes, Q&A forums and other events that complete a full and varied programme which has been instrumental in reuniting over 300 former players from all over the world.

Whilst participating in many of these events, former players are also supporting a primary objective of the association, which is our commitment to raising funds for charities and worthy causes. Everyone should be proud that by the end of 2007, over £3½ million has been raised.

Aston Villa FPA is also geared to provide support to all types of community projects and corporate events such as dinners, seminars, conferences, product launches, golf days or any other event that may be helped by the personal appearance of former Aston Villa players.

Aston Villa Football Club has a proud history and a bright future. Aston Villa Former Players Association continues to champion both with distinction.