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Title: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 14, 2015, 05:18:49 PM
Congratulations to the young lad today on his first Premier League start.

And also to Tim Sherwood, for giving some of the young lads a taste of the first team.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 14, 2015, 05:19:24 PM
Also, just realised his first name is an anagram of Ian Rush!  Coincidence?
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on March 14, 2015, 05:19:39 PM
Bless him he looked petrified when he was waiting to come on!
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: DrGonzo on March 14, 2015, 05:21:35 PM
Bless him he looked petrified when he was waiting to come on!

Don't know why, by that point it looked like the game was being played behind closed doors! Hope it was a great feeling for the lad.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 14, 2015, 05:21:55 PM
This kid is so unknown, I looked at his twitter when I saw him in the line up and he had about 30 followers.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: dean saunders left boot on March 14, 2015, 05:23:11 PM
Great to see him given the chance, kudos to Tim Sherwood for obviously seeing how he's been doing in the under 18's/training and not only took him along with the first team but given him a run out in the premier league too. Cracking name too!
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: berneboy on March 14, 2015, 05:24:04 PM
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood is famed for giving youth a chance, with Tottenham Hotspur now benefiting from the faith he showed in the likes of Harry Kane and Nabil Bentaleb last season.

Now at Villa Park, Sherwood showed that willingness to blood young players remains, after he named 16-year-old Rushian Hepburn-Murphy on the substitutes’ bench for the Premier League match against Sunderland.

For those Villa fans eager to know more about him, here are five facts to get you started:

1) Hepburn-Murphy was born in September 1998 – that is after the World Cup in France which shows just how young Villa’s latest talent is!

2) The teenager is a centre-forward who has played three times for the club’s under-21 side to date, racking up 97 minutes on the pitch but yet to score a goal.

3) The Villa youngster has represented England’s under-16 side on four occasions, making his debut in November 2013.

4) Hepburn-Murphy recently impressed for Villa in the Wiesbadener Liliencup – an under-17 tournament played at the start of the year. The forward was the competition’s joint-top scorer with five goals, including a hat-trick against Rapid Vienna.

5) The teenager is a local lad who has come through the ranks at the club and given his talent there is no reason to suggest he will not ultimately be a very effective option for Sherwood in time.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 14, 2015, 05:24:30 PM
This kid is so unknown, I looked at his twitter when I saw him in the line up and he had about 30 followers.

He has nearly 1900 now!
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: OCD on March 14, 2015, 05:25:07 PM
Also, just realised his first name is an anagram of Ian Rush!  Coincidence?

Not a very good anagram. It's just missing a comma. Well done to the kid. He's making me feel old though. 
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: OCD on March 14, 2015, 05:27:14 PM
This kid is so unknown, I looked at his twitter when I saw him in the line up and he had about 30 followers.

112 now. Or you were looking at the number of people he's following (32).
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: SoccerHQ on March 14, 2015, 05:28:45 PM
In my defence I was a fair bit away in the pub but honestly thought that was Cissokho  coming on!

Like many I know people like Kinsella and Calder but never heard of this kid either before today.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 14, 2015, 05:28:51 PM
This kid is so unknown, I looked at his twitter when I saw him in the line up and he had about 30 followers.

112 now. Or you were looking at the number of people he's following (32).

No, it was definitely in the 30s and followers this morning.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: supertom on March 14, 2015, 05:45:40 PM
Quality name.
He looked terrified before he came on. But he seemed to settle in by the end. He had a bit of a nip at one of their players and gave away a foul, but it's one of those where as a wee lad it's good to just show you're not going to get pushed around.

I'll be interested to see if we hear more of the lad in the next couple of years. I'd guess Robinson will be ahead of him in the order next season, but lets loan him out, get him playing.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: OCD on March 14, 2015, 05:48:45 PM
He's only played for the U21's 3 times before today apparently.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: supertom on March 14, 2015, 05:51:10 PM
This just goes to show the benefit of bringing the U-21's to train next to the full side. Everyone is in with a shout now. There will be a lot of our academy players chomping at the bit to impress, and I also think many of our seniors will be pulling out all the stops to maintain their form.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: saunders_heroes on March 14, 2015, 06:18:46 PM
I hope he becomes a star just for having a name like Rushian Hepburn-Murphy alone!
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: TopDeck113 on March 14, 2015, 06:20:25 PM
Let's hope that not only is he young, but he's hungry, too.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: OCD on March 14, 2015, 06:21:49 PM
The whole team has looked hungry in the last couple of games. They've clearly wanted it more.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: saunders_heroes on March 14, 2015, 06:22:05 PM
Let's hope that not only is he young, but he's hungry, too.

Oh Christ make it stop!
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: TopDeck113 on March 14, 2015, 06:25:25 PM
I hope he becomes a star just for having a name like Rushian Hepburn-Murphy alone!

Off topic, but with trend over the last couple of decades for unmarried parents to give their offspring double-barrelled surnames, surely we are now only a few short years away from some poor unfortunates in the next generation being landed with quadruple-barrelled names?
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: saunders_heroes on March 14, 2015, 06:31:34 PM
I hope he becomes a star just for having a name like Rushian Hepburn-Murphy alone!

Off topic, but with trend over the last couple of decades for unmarried parents to give their offspring double-barrelled surnames, surely we are now only a few short years away from some poor unfortunates in the next generation being landed with quadruple-barrelled names?

I've got a sister who married and divorced twice but kept her ex's surnames. Now she has a double barrled surname which neither are hers. Work that one out.
Also I used to work with an absolute wimp of a bloke that took his new wife's surname rather than keep his. It did make us laugh.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: dekko on March 14, 2015, 07:17:07 PM
Turns out his dad is friends with Sturridge:

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Shoutout to the lil homie @Rushcmpt on making his debut today at 16 years old for @AVFCOfficial I know your dad is proud boy!! #salute

Daniel Sturridge ‏@D_Sturridge  2h2 hours ago
That's the type of thing that makes me happy though. To see the youth coming through, especially since I've grown up knowing his dad

Hopefully he'll grow up to be as good....
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: dekko on March 14, 2015, 07:18:53 PM
He was bricking it, bless him....

https://vine.co/v/O992hHhBuZb
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 14, 2015, 07:23:54 PM
Turns out his dad is friends with Sturridge:

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Shoutout to the lil homie @Rushcmpt on making his debut today at 16 years old for @AVFCOfficial I know your dad is proud boy!! #salute

Daniel Sturridge ‏@D_Sturridge  2h2 hours ago
That's the type of thing that makes me happy though. To see the youth coming through, especially since I've grown up knowing his dad

Hopefully he'll grow up to be as good....

If he makes it he'll cost a fortune putting his name on the back of a kit.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: dave shelley on March 14, 2015, 07:23:56 PM
That's great.  How did he perform in his time on?
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Legion on March 14, 2015, 07:36:26 PM
Turns out his dad is friends with Sturridge:

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Shoutout to the lil homie @Rushcmpt on making his debut today at 16 years old for @AVFCOfficial I know your dad is proud boy!! #salute

Daniel Sturridge ‏@D_Sturridge  2h2 hours ago
That's the type of thing that makes me happy though. To see the youth coming through, especially since I've grown up knowing his dad

Hopefully he'll grow up to be as good....

Interesting.

On one hand I'm really pleased for him making his debut in the famous claret and blue. On the other I'm reliably informed that he is over-rated in comparison with others of that age-range.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: dekko on March 14, 2015, 07:37:45 PM
That's great.  How did he perform in his time on?

Didn't do a huge amount, aside from winning a free kick in a dangerous position.  He is literally a child though.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: dave shelley on March 14, 2015, 07:39:40 PM
Thanks.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: walsall villain on March 14, 2015, 07:41:00 PM
I hope he becomes a star just for having a name like Rushian Hepburn-Murphy alone!
There's only one Rushian Hepburn-Murphy!
and that's for sure
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: bob on March 14, 2015, 07:44:08 PM
Someone stick a muzzy on him!
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Jon Crofts on March 14, 2015, 07:46:04 PM
Fair play Tim, 4 up no pressure, Lambert would have put a defender on.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: UK Redsox on March 14, 2015, 07:49:57 PM
"And now on Radio 4, the first in a six part series about Scandinavian playwrights of the early 19th century; presented by Rushian Hepburn-Murphy"
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on March 14, 2015, 07:51:56 PM
Is that the same fella from the Antiques Roadshow?
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 14, 2015, 07:55:55 PM
Great name.  Don't know whether to call him Audrey or Audie for short.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Legion on March 14, 2015, 07:57:51 PM
Eddie.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Diablo on March 14, 2015, 07:58:30 PM
That's great.  How did he perform in his time on?

He only had 10 mins. Seemed nervous and was trying to keep up with the pace initially (which is understandable). Definitely had an energy though as at one point he was closing down 2 players and the goalie on his own with no support. But he did really well with a one of one took on and beat his player and was up ended on the edge of the box which should help give him confidence.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: UK Redsox on March 14, 2015, 08:03:21 PM
Great name.  Don't know whether to call him Audrey or Audie for short.

Dropkick
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Bad English on March 14, 2015, 08:05:27 PM
What might save us, me, and you
Is if the Rushian scores for Villa too
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Lizz on March 14, 2015, 08:21:02 PM
He was bricking it, bless him....

https://vine.co/v/O992hHhBuZb

Geez, he looks even younger than 16 in that clip. Good on him though, and Sherwood.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 14, 2015, 09:02:11 PM
Apart from Jimmy Brown, is he our youngest debutant ?
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Ron Manager on March 14, 2015, 09:07:23 PM
Apart from Jimmy Brown, is he our youngest debutant ?

I think Wally Hazelden may have been younger Andy. I will have a look.....or Norman Ashe!

Norman Ashe 16yrs 48days against Swansea 1960
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Goldie.7 on March 14, 2015, 09:14:35 PM
This kid is so unknown, I looked at his twitter when I saw him in the line up and he had about 30 followers.

112 now. Or you were looking at the number of people he's following (32).

No, it was definitely in the 30s and followers this morning.

I think you were looking at a fake account.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: supertom on March 14, 2015, 09:54:40 PM
He was bricking it, bless him....

https://vine.co/v/O992hHhBuZb

Geez, he looks even younger than 16 in that clip. Good on him though, and Sherwood.
Bless him. ha ha.
To be fair though by the end he seemed to have settled in. He dished out a foul and he took solid challenge from Bridcutt too. Welcome to the Premiership. I would imagine his parents will be immensely proud today.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Villan For Life on March 14, 2015, 10:00:05 PM
At 16 isn't he too young to be wearing a shirt with a gaming company's logo splashed across the front? ;-)
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: b23 on March 14, 2015, 10:08:53 PM
Apart from Jimmy Brown, is he our youngest debutant ?

Jimmy Brown. Youngest Villa Captain ? 16+ some days ?
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 14, 2015, 10:11:35 PM
Hepburn-Murphy Becomes Second Youngest Villan

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When Rushian Hepburn-Murphy stepped on to the Stadium of Light pitch in the 83rd minute of today's four nil victory, he became our second youngest ever player to wear the shirt.

The 16 year old's seven odd minute debut cameo, saw him usurp Gareth Barry as the second youngest to wear the shirt as he made his debut at the tender age of 17 years and 67 days old, but the record is still held by a Jimmy Brown who debuted at 15 years and 349 days old.

He is however the youngest to grace the pitch since the inception of the Premier League.

http://www.astonvilla.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=7518425

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At the age of 16 years and 176 days, he is the second youngest player in the club's history.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rushian_Hepburn-Murphy
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: john e on March 14, 2015, 10:13:20 PM
At 16 isn't he too young to be wearing a shirt with a gaming company's logo splashed across the front? ;-)

Ha ha, good point
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Damo70 on March 14, 2015, 10:22:38 PM
At 16 isn't he too young to be wearing a shirt with a gaming company's logo splashed across the front? ;-)

Ha ha, good point

The rule applies to the youth teams but it is an interesting point. Should the ref have asked for it to be covered up due to his age? Like when Watford turned up at Villa Park with the sponsors on for a TV game. On a more serious note it is good he was involved. Sends out a positive message to the young players at the club and keeps the old guard on their toes at the same time.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 14, 2015, 10:27:45 PM
At 16 isn't he too young to be wearing a shirt with a gaming company's logo splashed across the front? ;-)

Ha ha, good point

The rule applies to the youth teams but it is an interesting point. Should the ref have asked for it to be covered up due to his age? Like when Watford turned up at Villa Park with the sponsors on for a TV game. On a more serious note it is good he was involved. Sends out a positive message to the young players at the club and keeps the old guard on their toes at the same time.

FA Cup game 1983. They used black tape to cover it, much better than the red tape the FA use.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 14, 2015, 10:31:49 PM
At 16 isn't he too young to be wearing a shirt with a gaming company's logo splashed across the front? ;-)

Ha ha, good point

The rule applies to the youth teams but it is an interesting point. Should the ref have asked for it to be covered up due to his age? Like when Watford turned up at Villa Park with the sponsors on for a TV game. On a more serious note it is good he was involved. Sends out a positive message to the young players at the club and keeps the old guard on their toes at the same time.

Never given it a thought before. If you go and buy a replica shirt in the smallest junior size does it still have logos if they betting or alcohol related? Is there any ruling ? Do some clubs have a policy of not including them while others carry on ?
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Matt Collins on March 15, 2015, 08:12:07 AM
What happened to the likes of graham Burke?
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: PeterWithe on March 15, 2015, 08:41:58 AM
Fair play for having the young lads on the bench for experience, I did however think it was a little indulgence of TS to bring him on.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Smirker on March 15, 2015, 08:46:48 AM
At 16 isn't he too young to be wearing a shirt with a gaming company's logo splashed across the front? ;-)

Ha ha, good point

The rule applies to the youth teams but it is an interesting point. Should the ref have asked for it to be covered up due to his age? Like when Watford turned up at Villa Park with the sponsors on for a TV game. On a more serious note it is good he was involved. Sends out a positive message to the young players at the club and keeps the old guard on their toes at the same time.

Never given it a thought before. If you go and buy a replica shirt in the smallest junior size does it still have logos if they betting or alcohol related? Is there any ruling ? Do some clubs have a policy of not including them while others carry on ?

Our kids shirts have the Acorns logo on them.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: robbo1874 on March 15, 2015, 10:03:29 AM
Fair play for having the young lads on the bench for experience, I did however think it was a little indulgence of TS to bring him on.
maybe, yes. But it also sends out a message hopefully, that if you're good enough, you're old enough.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Salsa Party Animal on March 15, 2015, 10:08:54 AM
When I read the report, it is a shock to read about Rushian as I never heard of him. Good for him and bravo to Tim for bring on a 16 years old kid.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on March 15, 2015, 10:14:34 AM
He will have had a brilliant day yesterday which will enhance his desire to want that experience on a more regular basis.
He did look terrified (and about 12!) but I think he actually did more than Weimann!
Good to see him get that tackle in too!
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Ron Manager on March 15, 2015, 01:38:43 PM
Hepburn-Murphy Becomes Second Youngest Villan

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When Rushian Hepburn-Murphy stepped on to the Stadium of Light pitch in the 83rd minute of today's four nil victory, he became our second youngest ever player to wear the shirt.

The 16 year old's seven odd minute debut cameo, saw him usurp Gareth Barry as the second youngest to wear the shirt as he made his debut at the tender age of 17 years and 67 days old, but the record is still held by a Jimmy Brown who debuted at 15 years and 349 days old.

He is however the youngest to grace the pitch since the inception of the Premier League.

http://www.astonvilla.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=7518425

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At the age of 16 years and 176 days, he is the second youngest player in the club's history.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rushian_Hepburn-Murphy

Norman Ashe is the second youngest player to wear the clubs colours in the top division at 16years 48days. Jimmy Brown is of course the youngest.

and here is Norm scoring for England (7 shirt) in a schoolboys international against the Germans in 1959. Alan Baker, another Villa player to be scored as well.

www.britishpathe.com/video/english-boys-beat-germans
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 15, 2015, 01:40:19 PM
The pack are going to have fun fitting his name in a song!
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: SashasGrandad on March 15, 2015, 04:31:00 PM
Fair play for having the young lads on the bench for experience, I did however think it was a little indulgence of TS to bring him on.

If we can be 4-0 up with 10 minutes to go in more matches - he can bring on who he likes! We'd all be happy if that was the case!
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 15, 2015, 04:48:29 PM
He tweeted this today

Yesterday is struggling to sink the affects left on me of the incredible experience I had is unexplainable it all still don't seem real🙏⚽️

Kid must have woken up this morning thinking it was Saturday!
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: The Laughing Policeman on March 15, 2015, 05:19:36 PM
I hope he's done his homework for school tomorrow. ;D
And Rushian, if you're reading this, good luck to you and make the best of what you've got.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: olaftab on March 15, 2015, 05:25:23 PM
Also, just realised his first name is an anagram of Ian Rush!  Coincidence?
Hope not specially as says below he is a local lad but nevertheless interesting name.

1) Hepburn-Murphy was born in September 1998 – that is after the World Cup in France which shows just how young Villa’s latest talent is!

5) The teenager is a local lad who has come through the ranks at the club
and 1998 that is almost yesterday!
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: olaftab on March 15, 2015, 05:28:32 PM
Fair play for having the young lads on the bench for experience, I did however think it was a little indulgence of TS to bring him on.
At 4-0 up with less than 10 to go a deserved indulgence!
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: OCD on March 15, 2015, 05:46:11 PM
4-0 up with 10 minutes to go, he can bring himself on if he likes.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Rudy65 on March 15, 2015, 06:30:39 PM
Was he brought on so TS could prove the point that he would give youth a chance? Playing up to the media a little?

It looks way too early for RHM to me and he has no record in the reserves either
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: OCD on March 15, 2015, 06:34:07 PM
Was he brought on so TS could prove the point that he would give youth a chance? Playing up to the media a little?

It looks way too early for RHM to me and he has no record in the reserves either

Or was it to send a message to every kid in the academy? We've had managers who rarely gave kids a chance. We now have someone with a record of bringing kids through, who was brought in partly for that reason and found himself in the perfect opportunity to illustrate intent so does so. I really don't see the point of trying to turn a positive into a negative.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: London Villan on March 15, 2015, 06:37:39 PM
Got no problem at all with one of the 7 subs being a youngster, great experience for them.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Legion on March 15, 2015, 07:18:04 PM
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 15, 2015, 07:24:05 PM
Only at the Villa could we try and find negatives about giving a 16 year old 10 minutes in a game we were strolling to victory in.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Salsa Party Animal on March 15, 2015, 09:22:13 PM
and there is no mention of him or any coverage on MOTD :( Let hope it will encourage football parents/child to think about Aston Villa when it is time to choose club for him to learn his trade.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: eric woolban woolban on March 15, 2015, 09:44:01 PM
Hepburn - Murphy de de de der de.
A la Andy Johnson chant
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: peter w on March 15, 2015, 09:48:34 PM
and there is no mention of him or any coverage on MOTD :( Let hope it will encourage football parents/child to think about Aston Villa when it is time to choose club for him to learn his trade.


He was mentioned
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: supertom on March 15, 2015, 09:49:38 PM
As TS said, we're absolutely down to bare bones right now. That's why RHM was on the bench. He was picked over other kids we have so he must have caught the eye. It'll be a great experience for him and we were in a good position to bring him on for his debut. There can't be any negative about it.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: john e on March 16, 2015, 07:22:38 AM
Spoke to a mate who supports Preston NE yesterday who went to the MK Dons match (I live near MK) said that Daniel Johnson who we sold them was fantastic best player my miles on the pitch,
Lots of MK Dons fans like carruthers as well, including my daughters boyfriend who is a ST holder there

It's interesting to see good young players coming out of Villa, not all will make it in the prem,
But still go on to have good careers elsewhere, just hope we don't let a top quality one slip through are fingers
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: supertom on March 16, 2015, 09:04:59 AM
Spoke to a mate who supports Preston NE yesterday who went to the MK Dons match (I live near MK) said that Daniel Johnson who we sold them was fantastic best player my miles on the pitch,
Lots of MK Dons fans like carruthers as well, including my daughters boyfriend who is a ST holder there

It's interesting to see good young players coming out of Villa, not all will make it in the prem,
But still go on to have good careers elsewhere, just hope we don't let a top quality one slip through are fingers
I always liked the look of Johnson, particularly from the pre-season last season. Perhaps were he still here under Sherwood, he may have had a chance.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: PeterWithe on March 16, 2015, 09:52:36 AM
I think I posted elsewhere that I was chatting to one of the youth team parents before a friendly last year, he told me all the coaches recognised Johnson as one of the biggest talents of his age group but it was felt he was far too laid back and lacked the will to win needed from a top flight player.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: supertom on March 16, 2015, 11:44:54 AM
I think I posted elsewhere that I was chatting to one of the youth team parents before a friendly last year, he told me all the coaches recognised Johnson as one of the biggest talents of his age group but it was felt he was far too laid back and lacked the will to win needed from a top flight player.
Think, at least from what we've seen, that Fonz was similar.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 16, 2015, 12:30:22 PM
In a post-match interview, Sherwood said it would be expensive for another club to get him now. So as he's a youth player, I wonder if the compensation is likely to be much higher after having appeared in the Premier League?

Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on March 16, 2015, 12:59:21 PM
Thought he had one good run where he went past Bridcutt and was cynically brought down.

Poor lad did look really nervous though.   :)
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: fredm on March 16, 2015, 03:50:44 PM
Thought he had one good run where he went past Bridcutt and was cynically brought down.

Poor lad did look really nervous though.   :)

But this is what the 10 minute appearance when the game is won is all about.  After another 2/3 occasions the nerves will have lessened and he will express himself on the pitch as if it comes naturally.  Unfortunately  in the past we a) have never been in a position to do this or b) had a manager with the forethought to do it.
Likewise the subbing of Clarke - would any of the previous bunch of managers have thought of taking him off so he wouldn't get another booking leading to a ban?
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: LeeB on March 16, 2015, 03:54:23 PM
It's been bugging me why his name feels familiar, then I remembered the slightly batshit but talented ex singer out of Moloko, Roisin Murphy.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: exigo on March 16, 2015, 07:10:06 PM
In a post-match interview, Sherwood said it would be expensive for another club to get him now. So as he's a youth player, I wonder if the compensation is likely to be much higher after having appeared in the Premier League?



If he's looked on the Fantasy Football site in the last day, I wonder how it feels for him to be valued at £4.5m.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: eric woolban woolban on March 16, 2015, 07:14:16 PM
In a post-match interview, Sherwood said it would be expensive for another club to get him now. So as he's a youth player, I wonder if the compensation is likely to be much higher after having appeared in the Premier League?



If he's looked on the Fantasy Football site in the last day, I wonder how it feels for him to be valued at £4.5m.

Too much, too young, too soon!
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Karl Bridges on March 17, 2015, 06:02:19 PM
Was he brought on so TS could prove the point that he would give youth a chance? Playing up to the media a little?

It looks way too early for RHM to me and he has no record in the reserves either

18 goals in 21 games for the U18s.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Bad English on March 18, 2015, 05:06:18 AM
The pack are going to have fun fitting his name in a song!

It has been a while since we had a big lyrics competition so, ahem...

In Villa Park and Birmingham there's a growing feeling of delirium
Conditioned to respond to all the threats
In the rhetorical speeches of the Sky Jet Set
The Big Four said we will bury you
I don't subscribe to this point of view
It'd be such an ignorant thing to do
If the Rushian scores for Villa too.

How can he play that little boy?
We know he's Sherwood's deadly toy.
There is no monopoly on common sense
He's just sixteen but he must commence
He shares the same biology
Regardless of child psychology
Believe me when I say to you
I hope the Rushian scores for Villa too.

There is an historical precedent to put
kids on the pitch when they're excellent
He looks scared stiff but he's bound to score
It's a shame he ain't been played before
Mister Lerner says "I will protect you"
I don't subscribe to this point of view
Believe me when I say to you
I hope the Rushian scores for Villa too
He shares the same biology
Regardless of child psychology
What might save us me and you
Is if the Rushian scores for Villa too.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: exigo on March 18, 2015, 10:43:28 AM
Give us an R...
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Drummond on March 18, 2015, 11:46:07 AM
Turns out his dad is friends with Sturridge:

Quote
Shoutout to the lil homie @Rushcmpt on making his debut today at 16 years old for @AVFCOfficial I know your dad is proud boy!! #salute

Daniel Sturridge ‏@D_Sturridge  2h2 hours ago
That's the type of thing that makes me happy though. To see the youth coming through, especially since I've grown up knowing his dad

Hopefully he'll grow up to be as good....

Interesting.

On one hand I'm really pleased for him making his debut in the famous claret and blue. On the other I'm reliably informed that he is over-rated in comparison with others of that age-range.

Which should give them all hope then.

Good on the lad for enjoying it and hopefully taking the first step on the ladder, not thinking he's taken the last.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: SheffieldVillain on March 19, 2015, 10:33:57 PM
From the official site. Good stuff Tim.

Quote
im Sherwood insists the inclusion of Rushian Hepburn-Murphy was his way of sending a message to the club's academy - and aspirational young players generally.

Sherwood was only too happy to reward the 16-year-old with a call-up - and eventual participation for the final few minutes at Sunderland.

He says this gives a signal to other starlets in the youth set-up that they, too, could get their chance if they work hard and impress.

But the boss insists it also shows young players generally that Villa is a place to flourish if you're good enough at an early age.

He said: "It's about bringing your own through.

"That's what I did at Tottenham and pretty much five of them are first on the team sheet every week now. That is a good success for Spurs.

"I took a few young boys up to Sunderland. Rushian has done very well.

"The youth set-up have told me he's done very well with the U18s. I said I would put him on the bench and if we were 3-0 up, I'd put him on.

"That was in my dreams. I didn't expect it to happen.

"Sometimes you need to send a message out to the academy - not only to the academy but to the local area.

"If you want to play and you want to play in someone's first team - even at a massive club like Aston Villa - you come to this place because I am going to give you an opportunity. No danger of that.

"If you are good enough no matter how young you are, you are going to play.

"Why would you waste your time going somewhere else? Come here!

"I know all the young boys here. They are good lads and very respectful.

"I tell them that every day they are on that training field and every time they put an Aston Villa shirt on that they are on trial. You never know who's watching!


"Rushian was fortunate it was him this time. It might be someone else next time."
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Sunny Villa on March 20, 2015, 01:16:47 AM
That statement has impressed me .  very good
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Dante Lavelli on March 20, 2015, 07:30:10 AM
Impressive stuff from Sherwood there.  It's a shame that he wasn't around when that MK Dons lad was linked with us (I'm told we were pretty close to signing him) as that sort of vision could have impressed him, instead - ironically - he chose Spurs ahead of us.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Lucky Eddie on March 20, 2015, 10:14:48 AM
The pack are going to have fun fitting his name in a song!

It has been a while since we had a big lyrics competition so, ahem...

In Villa Park and Birmingham there's a growing feeling of delirium
Conditioned to respond to all the threats
In the rhetorical speeches of the Sky Jet Set
The Big Four said we will bury you
I don't subscribe to this point of view
It'd be such an ignorant thing to do
If the Rushian scores for Villa too.

How can he play that little boy?
We know he's Sherwood's deadly toy.
There is no monopoly on common sense
He's just sixteen but he must commence
He shares the same biology
Regardless of child psychology
Believe me when I say to you
I hope the Rushian scores for Villa too.

There is an historical precedent to put
kids on the pitch when they're excellent
He looks scared stiff but he's bound to score
It's a shame he ain't been played before
Mister Lerner says "I will protect you"
I don't subscribe to this point of view
Believe me when I say to you
I hope the Rushian scores for Villa too
He shares the same biology
Regardless of child psychology
What might save us me and you
Is if the Rushian scores for Villa too.


Catchy





Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Bad English on March 20, 2015, 11:13:32 AM
Yes. I thought a lively number with easy-to-remember lyrics would have the Holte rocking once again.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 15, 2020, 09:10:43 PM
Signs for Pafos, in the Cypriot League.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: PeterWithesShin on July 15, 2020, 09:17:11 PM
Less than 7 pages in 5 years sums him up. I wish him well but it's more likely he'll be playing for Bromsgrove rather than top flight football over here again.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Legion on July 15, 2020, 09:18:32 PM
Page 2...
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 15, 2020, 09:44:06 PM
Yeah, it's page two.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Rudy65 on July 15, 2020, 10:24:29 PM
So Tim Sherwood won’t be claiming any credit this time then
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: eamonn on July 15, 2020, 11:14:06 PM
Wow...that's unexpected. Choosing the lifestyle over knuckling down and working his way back up in Britain?

Best of luck to him, really wanted him to do it for us, showed impressive form in patches albeit mostly in friendlies/U23 level and a bit at Cambridge/Tranmere.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: brian green on July 16, 2020, 08:05:39 AM
I really like RHM.  He has not fulfilled his huge early promise.  By chance I was able to see him play at Cam U, where they loved him.  Once this travel crisis is over I hope to see him play in Paphos (Pafos) where my wife and I take regular holidays. 
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: brian green on July 16, 2020, 08:09:48 AM
They have some very nudge nudge wink wink banks in Cyprus.  Perhaps Rushian has salted away a few quid in his brief career.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: ROBBO on July 16, 2020, 08:33:28 AM
How many of our young players go this way, i just think of the kids who are taken at eight years or even younger then are let go after ten years at the same club, i hope the clubs support them through the devastation.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: sickbeggar on July 16, 2020, 09:18:23 AM
Strange one really. Still only 21. Got loans to Div 2 and then Div1 clubs that sort of hints at a natural progression and plan by the club, then goes to Derby and nothing...… Maybe he was just hopelessly out of his depth in the Championship, but you wonder why he seems to have been totally shifted aside in favour of Davis since his debut.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on July 16, 2020, 09:30:46 AM
It’s nice weather in Cyprus.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: eamonn on July 16, 2020, 09:33:34 AM
I don't think he would have offered less than Davis or Samatta since "Project Restart". At least would have given us pace.
Title: Re: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
Post by: Villa Lew on July 16, 2020, 10:08:42 AM
Sad that he never made it, 2nd youngest player in our history, youngest player in our Premier League history, records he will probably hold for sometime.

All the best Rushian
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