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...
Jack Grealish – Aston Villa’s Irish Gem’s Continuing Progress
Will 2014 see Jack Grealish begin to impose himself on the Aston Villa first team?
Since being the main highlight of Aston Villa's preseason, the...
Aston Villa a Leader in Homegrown Premiership Talent, but is More Aggressive Ambition Needed?
Aston Villa are leaders in the homegrown talent stakes, but should they supplement these players more aggressively like Southampton have?
Most Aston Villa supporters will...
Samir Carruthers – the Man to Replace Charles N’Zogbia for Aston Villa?
Aston Villa started their pre season boot camp this week in Germany with most of the squad getting a run out against German minnows...
Janoi Donacien: The Next Aston Villa Centre-Back to Watch Out For.
Janoi Donacien: The Next of Aston Villa's Talented Academy Centre-Backs
By Shelley Osbourne Aston Villa were awarded Category One Academy status in August 2012 in recognition...
Will Aston Villa’s Homegrown Youth Challenge the New Signings Next Season?
Shortly after Inter Milan's victory in the inaugural Next Generation under-19 tournament, President Massimo Morrati oversaw an overhaul of the first team Inter squad...
Gary Gardner – Is Villa’s Most Important Player of the Next Decade Already at Villa Park?
Gary Gardner - the Comeback Kid We've been describing Gary Gardner as the second coming for Aston Villa since we started this website. He's been...
Within the Ranks: Two Wingers That May Save Paul Lambert Cash in the Transfer Market
Its summer time and most Villa fans will be clicking the refresh button on their internet browsers searching for fresh links to new signings....
The Irish Secret of Aston Villa’s NextGen Series 2013 European Success
By James Carew of POGMOGOAL.com
On the shores of Lake Como, Aston Villa captured the Next Gen Series 2013 title in an all-English final with a...
Aston Villa’s Young Guns Are Off to Visit George Clooney in Como! (Updated)
While last season the NextGen tournament resembled the Champion's League in the final stages, this year with an English team in each of the...
Hey Supporters Leave Those Kids Alone – Why Aston Villa’s Young Players Shouldn’t Be Slagged Off
If you've been to a match at Villa Park this season, chances are you've have heard someone one having a go at one of...
Where the Aston Villa Youth Academy Ranks in England and the World in Producing Top Players
New Generation Calling
Over the years, the Aston Villa youth academy has produced the odd player that Villa fans can champion as one of their...
Do or Die Crunch Time for Aston Villa in Nextgen vs Celtic
After losing their first two games in the Nextgen Series tournament Aston Villa's young lions looked like they were not going to repeat last...