Villa Youth
My Old Man Said articles on Aston Villa’s younger crop of players
Aston Villa Continue Assimilation of West Brom’s Academy With Another Signing
Rico Richards Signs for Aston VillaAston Villa has confirmed today that they have reached a two-year agreement with Rico Richards, the 19-year-old attacking midfielder whose contract had expired at West Brom.Richards had been making decent progress at Albion, making his debut for their first team in the Championship last season. He will now join Villa's Under-21 squad, as reports last week suggested was likely.Baggies...
Two Aston Villa Player Loan Moves Spells Out Current Academy Reality
Aston Villa Academy Player Loan MovesAs we all sit around waiting for Aston Villa's first league action since the Covid-19 outbreak at the club, the recent FA Cup 3rd match against Liverpool that featured Villa's youth academy, has proven to be a shop window for Villa's young lions.After two of the academy were granted pro contracts, two of the youngsters have also found loan...
Two of Aston Villa’s Young FA Cup Heroes are Rewarded With Pro Deals
Aston Villa FA Cup Duo Sign Pro DealsBy Calum SlaterLamare Bogarde and Ben Chrisene, two of the Villa young guns that frustrated a star-studded...
Promotion Perk: Aston Villa Youngsters Join Premier League Best in EFL Trophy
Aston Villa will join the recently announced Liverpool and Manchester United Under-21s teams as one of the Category One Academy sides to be included...
Promising Aston Villa Defender Moves Out on Loan
Easah Suliman Loan
As expected Aston Villa's promising defensive hope Easah Suliman has gone on loan to help further his development.League Two outfit Grimsby Town came...
Fresh Hope for Aston Villa’s Young Table Toppers
Top of the Table
Aston Villa U23's 4-1 away win at Southampton this week saw the team hit the summit of the U23 Premier League...
Premier League Young Striker Links Raise Question of Villa Academy
“If you don't bring kids through the academy, the best thing is to close the academy.” - Jose Mourinho, 2014.
Brummies, Not Scousers
It could be...
Rushian Hepburn-Murphy Has Decision to Make as Other Club Shows Interest
Reported Interest
The Daily Mail report that Rangers are interested in Rushian Hepburn-Murphy, whose current deal expires next summer, raises some interesting questions.According to the newspaper,...
Villa vs Arsenal U21 Promotion Play-off Final Ticket and Travel Details
U21 Promotion Play-off Final
After ending last season with a Wembley date with Arsenal, next week sees Villa close the this season with a double...
Support Aston Villa Under-21’s Promotion Push as Season Reaches Climax
After months of discontent shown by Aston Villa supporters, including a series of Aston Villa supporter protests organised by the Aston Villa Protest Group...
Another Thing Aston Villa Will Miss Out on Due to Relegation
It's already well-known that Aston Villa couldn't have picked a worse time to get relegated from the financial point-of-view. Next season the TV deal...
The Best Aston Villa Academy Players at the Moment
Bodymoor Heath has been shrouded in gloom throughout winter but the first rays of spring sunshine have turned thoughts to lambs, blossom and new...
A Call for Young Blood as an Era and a Season Draw Towards a Close For Villa
Time For Aston Villa Youth?
This season has been an unprecedented disaster, no doubt about it. It’s clear that the vast majority of players named...
Despite Harsh Luck Aston Villa’s Academy is Still Producing
Tough LuckOne of the most disappointing pieces of news My Old Man Said has heard during it's time, was when UEFA formed the UEFA...