The 1897 Group are a collective of Villa supporters who are committed to enhancing the matchday atmosphere at Villa Park, regularly consulting with the club on tifos and other displays. They crowdfunded, designed and carried out the Remembrance Sunday display in the Holte End v Bournemouth last month, and have implemented permanently the fan-funded flags on an ‘honesty’ basis for supporters to use this season for every home Premier League match in the Lower Holte.
They have a request to all Villa fans ahead of the Mens team home game against Arsenal on Saturday 6th December: Bring a scarf!
This grassroots campaign aims to turn Villa Park into a sea of claret and blue as the players emerge from the tunnel. Its also something that has the potential to be repeated, and grow into an important part of matchday culture as we continue to turn Villa Park into a fortress.
Along with wearing a scarf to game, Villa fans can also help by spreading the word on social media, group chats, etc, using the image below.
For more info on the 1897 Group visit their X/Twitter or Instagram pages. There you can find out how to join and support the group as they raise funds towards flags and displays via GoFundMe, Paetron and the selling of merchandise such as clothing and stickers.
