We all need to swap our youth coaches with each other in preparation for future deals.
Cole Ramsey signed up for the U18's
Albion, I assume.
I thought we had stopped pinning the reserves thread?
I thought we had stopped pinning the reserves thread?
Not sure why it matters really.
Might as well just buy that lot and put them out of their misery at this point.
On YouTube too;
About to start.
From The AthleticThanks for quoting it in its entirety! :-)
An excellent, accurate article.
Apologies. I've amended.
Any fee mentioned?
No great shock, as soon as he wasn't involved in the Walsall friendly I'd assumed he was one we'd be moving on.
Aston Villa's fixtures in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy have been confirmed.
The Young Lions will compete against Fleetwood Town, Bolton Wanderers and Barrow in Group D.
Josep Gombau's Under-21s begin their campaign on Tuesday, August 27 (ko 7pm) against League Two Fleetwood.
Villa then head to Bolton on Tuesday, September 24 (ko 7.45pm).
The group stage comes to a close with a trip to Barrow on Tuesday, October 29 (ko 7.45pm).
Currently 2-0 to Villa after 22mins, both goals scored by Ben Broggio with 2 assists from Kaden Young
Currently 2-0 to Villa after 22mins, both goals scored by Ben Broggio with 2 assists from Kaden Young
Not heard much mentioned about Broggio - seems he's a local lad with England honours already, and playing U21s at 16? Should we assume he's a decent prospect? Obviously nowhere near the first team, but always nice to see if there are some promising kids on the horizon...
This is a bit annoyingShame really,he seems to get good reports
Townley
#AVFC have so far made no progress in securing Rory Wilson's future on a new contract and now face losing the promising striker.
Many clubs are monitoring the 18yo's situation after he has scored 34 goals for Villa's U21s and U18s since joining from Rangers in 2022.
This is a bit annoying
Townley
#AVFC have so far made no progress in securing Rory Wilson's future on a new contract and now face losing the promising striker.
Many clubs are monitoring the 18yo's situation after he has scored 34 goals for Villa's U21s and U18s since joining from Rangers in 2022.
This is a bit annoying
Townley
#AVFC have so far made no progress in securing Rory Wilson's future on a new contract and now face losing the promising striker.
Many clubs are monitoring the 18yo's situation after he has scored 34 goals for Villa's U21s and U18s since joining from Rangers in 2022.
I suppose we cant complain too much, considering this is how we got him.
Personally, I would give him a deadline & if he hasn't signed then there is no more point us putting any more development money into him & let him run down his contract without our assistance.
This is a bit annoying
Townley
#AVFC have so far made no progress in securing Rory Wilson's future on a new contract and now face losing the promising striker.
Many clubs are monitoring the 18yo's situation after he has scored 34 goals for Villa's U21s and U18s since joining from Rangers in 2022.
I suppose we cant complain too much, considering this is how we got him.
Personally, I would give him a deadline & if he hasn't signed then there is no more point us putting any more development money into him & let him run down his contract without our assistance.
I think we have to be careful here. This is the game we're playing now; some kids we will get for pennies, some kids we'll lose in a similar way. But they ARE still kids, not fully grown first-team professionals. It's not like he's sitting in the stiffs on £50k a week waiting for a Bosman. How we treat young players like Rory Wilson will be seen by other promising 15/16-year-olds we might want to sign. I want us to be seen as a good place for promising young players, where they'll get a chance, but where they'll also be looked after and not screwed over.
If he doesn't sign a new contract, then I've got no problem with us prioritising our other young players for places in the U21s games when they come up, but we should be respectful and continue developing him and coaching him precisely as we have been, without going over the top by giving him playing opportunities at an older level that could be given to players with a longer-term future here.
I hope he signs a new contract, but he'll be 19 in January, so should he not be looking at a lower-league loan by now? (Louie Barry was younger than Rory is now when he went to Ipswich on loan, and about Rory's age when he went to Swindon. Cam Archer had a first-team appearance and was at Solihull Moors at 18). He's tall, so maybe he's taking a bit more time to develop physically?
Either way, his scoring record suggests he has ability (as does the quality of some of his goals that we've seen on highlights), so it would be great to get him signed up longer term. But if he ultimately sees his future elsewhere, then so be it. You can't win them all.
This is a bit annoying
Townley
#AVFC have so far made no progress in securing Rory Wilson's future on a new contract and now face losing the promising striker.
Many clubs are monitoring the 18yo's situation after he has scored 34 goals for Villa's U21s and U18s since joining from Rangers in 2022.
I suppose we cant complain too much, considering this is how we got him.
Personally, I would give him a deadline & if he hasn't signed then there is no more point us putting any more development money into him & let him run down his contract without our assistance.
I think we have to be careful here. This is the game we're playing now; some kids we will get for pennies, some kids we'll lose in a similar way. But they ARE still kids, not fully grown first-team professionals. It's not like he's sitting in the stiffs on £50k a week waiting for a Bosman. How we treat young players like Rory Wilson will be seen by other promising 15/16-year-olds we might want to sign. I want us to be seen as a good place for promising young players, where they'll get a chance, but where they'll also be looked after and not screwed over.
If he doesn't sign a new contract, then I've got no problem with us prioritising our other young players for places in the U21s games when they come up, but we should be respectful and continue developing him and coaching him precisely as we have been, without going over the top by giving him playing opportunities at an older level that could be given to players with a longer-term future here.
I hope he signs a new contract, but he'll be 19 in January, so should he not be looking at a lower-league loan by now? (Louie Barry was younger than Rory is now when he went to Ipswich on loan, and about Rory's age when he went to Swindon. Cam Archer had a first-team appearance and was at Solihull Moors at 18). He's tall, so maybe he's taking a bit more time to develop physically?
Either way, his scoring record suggests he has ability (as does the quality of some of his goals that we've seen on highlights), so it would be great to get him signed up longer term. But if he ultimately sees his future elsewhere, then so be it. You can't win them all.
It's the nature of youth football. We're recruiting a lot more that way than we're losing. As Smithy said, we can't afford to be seen as being petulant when we're in this position. Hopefully he signs, but if he doesn't, we have to wish him well and move onto the next one.
Townley
#AVFC have so far made no progress in securing Rory Wilson's future on a new contract and now face losing the promising striker.
Many clubs are monitoring the 18yo's situation after he has scored 34 goals for Villa's U21s and U18s since joining from Rangers in 2022
VCTM Jnr and myself are heading up to Fleetwood tonight - anyone else going ?
VCTM Jnr and myself are heading up to Fleetwood tonight - anyone else going ?
Are you hoping to see Mings get some minutes?
That would be an added bonus - I am just hoping he is with the squad - he wrote to junior a couple of seasons ago after we had praised him for his stance against racism - we would like to thank him in person
Even if he is not there, it is an opportunity to see a team in Villa colours :)
U21 Squad for tonight's game against Fleetwood Town. Barkley & Buendia start , Ramsey amongst the subs, Mings not in the squad
(https://i.ibb.co/G0SPKs5/20240903-180914.jpg) (https://ibb.co/G0SPKs5)
Can’t find it on sky sports+Sky channel 412, then press Red Button then scroll right
CheersCan’t find it on sky sports+Sky channel 412, then press Red Button then scroll right
Ramsey on for the second half...replacing Jimoh-Aloba
Did the commentator just call him Aaron?
Switched it on at half time. Sorry.
Switched it on at half time. Sorry.
It's not your fault, Dogtanian put on the new home shirt at half-time.
Did the commentator just call him Aaron?
Did the commentator just call him Aaron?
He's said it 3 or 4 times now, the bloody amateur.
Same old Villa.
Bloody hell..missed it going to the lav...
Bloody hell..missed it going to the lav...
Need a mop?
Bloody hell..missed it going to the lav...When that happens - I just blame it on my 8 year son
Did the commentator just call him Aaron?
He's said it 3 or 4 times now, the bloody amateur.
Yep i noticed that too. Pretty bad. He must have the team sheets with him
Kerr Smith and Ben Broggio look talents. The latter has quite a bit of Grealish about him.
Did the commentator just call him Aaron?
He's said it 3 or 4 times now, the bloody amateur.
Yep i noticed that too. Pretty bad. He must have the team sheets with him
Oh the irony!
I thought Kerr Smith and Todd Alcock were the stand-out players for Villa. Broggio and Patterson caught the eye as well (the latter was on the first team bench a couple of times last season, IIRC).Kerr Smith and Ben Broggio look talents. The latter has quite a bit of Grealish about him.Yeah, they were the ones that stood out for me, although I was only kind of half watching. Barkley seemed to get caught in possession quite a few times, thought the lad on the left was decent as well, Patterson or somesuch. Keeper not so impressive.
Had an enjoyable if bastard cold couple of hours up at Fleetwood. Wasnt expecting any first teamers so that was a nice bonus. Played some nice stuff inbetween some sloppy play and yes, Captain Pugwash was highly amusing.
Had an enjoyable if bastard cold couple of hours up at Fleetwood. Wasnt expecting any first teamers so that was a nice bonus. Played some nice stuff inbetween some sloppy play and yes, Captain Pugwash was highly amusing.
Jnr and I had a good night and I met up with a fair few "villans" from the past (North West ) and a few new Villans too - from London, Redditch, Solihull
Both Jnr and myself were engaging with the Captain Pugwash banter as well as the "Broom attack"
Well worth the drive from Formby
To all those I met on the night - thanks for making me smile !:)
It was a good away day didn't get back home until 3am but it was worth it got to meet Emi, Ross and Swinkels.
Had an enjoyable if bastard cold couple of hours up at Fleetwood. Wasnt expecting any first teamers so that was a nice bonus. Played some nice stuff inbetween some sloppy play and yes, Captain Pugwash was highly amusing.
Jnr and I had a good night and I met up with a fair few "villans" from the past (North West ) and a few new Villans too - from London, Redditch, Solihull
Both Jnr and myself were engaging with the Captain Pugwash banter as well as the "Broom attack"
Well worth the drive from Formby
To all those I met on the night - thanks for making me smile !:)
It was a good away day didn't get back home until 3am but it was worth it got to meet Emi, Ross and Swinkels.
I said hello to you on the street outside ground. Nice to see you Daz.
TBF, none of the goals had much of a celebration.
After having a decent night out at the Fleetwood game I am giving it some consideration to attend the games at Bolton and Barrow in October - anyone else thinking of doing so ?
Cheers VCTM and VCTM Jnr
After having a decent night out at the Fleetwood game I am giving it some consideration to attend the games at Bolton and Barrow in October - anyone else thinking of doing so ?
Cheers VCTM and VCTM Jnr
It was freezing the other night. I hate to think what Barrow would be like at the end of October haha. Nice idea though, might give it some thought.
What game is Ty and Kamara supposed to make their comeback in ?
Hardly game of the season, but I'm off to Bolton tonight to see the under 21s in the EFL Trophy. Curious to see if anyone else will be making the trip ?
Hardly game of the season, but I'm off to Bolton tonight to see the under 21s in the EFL Trophy. Curious to see if anyone else will be making the trip ?
Good luck to the kids. Tough game for them tonight. Take it we could not name mings and kamara tonight?
Either they decided they hadn't reacted well in the last match, or they didn't want to risk them against the cloggers of Bolton.
Good luck to the kids. Tough game for them tonight. Take it we could not name mings and kamara tonight?
We could have, we just haven't.
Looks like Boltons first team too
Jay Jay Okocha playing for them.Really?
Jay Jay Okocha playing for them.Really?
Zych outstanding. The ref though - booked him for time-wasting then added a minute at the end of the half. Couldn’t have been that bad could it?
Lovely goal.
Lovely pens…4 great pens and 2 top saves from Zych
Through to round 2
Through to round 2
Through to round 2
Not sure about that. I think if we lose to Barrow in ninety minutes and Fleetwood beat Bolton on penalties we would go out.
Though I still don't like Premier League clubs being in this competition anyway. 🙂
Through to round 2
Not sure about that. I think if we lose to Barrow in ninety minutes and Fleetwood beat Bolton on penalties we would go out.
Though I still don't like Premier League clubs being in this competition anyway. 🙂
The ages of our players tonight:
Zych 20
Simpson 18
Amundsen 19
Routh 16
Fortes 16
Burrowes 16
Borland 17
Barnes 19
Jenner 16
Lynskey 16
Mulley 17
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Lewis 18
Timson 18
Edwards 19
Carroll 17
Brannigan 17
Bloomfield 16
Quinn 17
Apparently we’re playing a behind closed doors friendly against Sheffield Wednesday in the coming week.
Apparently we’re playing a behind closed doors friendly against Sheffield Wednesday in the coming week.
Would that be to give Mings and Kamara another run out do you think?
Nice of WM to totally not mention our result but Blues are back to winning ways and their manager interviewed
Apparently we’re playing a behind closed doors friendly against Sheffield Wednesday in the coming week.
Would that be to give Mings and Kamara another run out do you think?
Hardly game of the season, but I'm off to Bolton tonight to see the under 21s in the EFL Trophy. Curious to see if anyone else will be making the trip ?
I was impressed by the number of locals I met who were Villa fans - a special mention to "Trinity" the three year old from Accrington - she kept on asking her mom where Ollie Watkins was :)
Hi Cross the Mersey. We were just behind that blonde haired lad, he was a card ! I also spoke to the couple from Bristol, remind me who was their son ? It was a good night. I'm hoping we get into the knock out rounds and get Wrexham away, I've seen the show now I want to visit the film set !
Hi SPKI travelled from Lichfield, but my Brother and his 3 lads live in Leyland and are all ST holders.
Sorry I didn't catch the name of their son -
Where did you travel from?
Maybe meet up at forthcoming game :) ;)
cheers VCTM
Hi Cross the Mersey. We were just behind that blonde haired lad, he was a card ! I also spoke to the couple from Bristol, remind me who was their son ? It was a good night. I'm hoping we get into the knock out rounds and get Wrexham away, I've seen the show now I want to visit the film set !
If it was the lad who crossed for the goal I think his name was Burrowes.
Hi Cross the Mersey. We were just behind that blonde haired lad, he was a card ! I also spoke to the couple from Bristol, remind me who was their son ? It was a good night. I'm hoping we get into the knock out rounds and get Wrexham away, I've seen the show now I want to visit the film set !
If it was the lad who crossed for the goal I think his name was Burrowes.
Cheers Percy - Hope you are ok buddy - long time no see - you wouldn't recognize VCTM Jnr now !!!
The family were delightful and so proud of their son - as they have every right to be :)
You can't tell much from 10 minutes, but if that's the standard of European youth football, we must be one of the much better sides.
How do you get tickets for the games at Bodymoor Heath ?
The U18s play Westham on 9th November but no ticket details have appeared yet.
Unfortunately you can't go and watch the U18s at Bodymore. Admission is only open to Club Staff, Scouts from other clubs and Parents of players.
You can get tickets for the Under 21s on the Villa website. Games are usually on a Friday Evening.
You can get to see the Under 18s in the FA Youth Cup, which will always be played at the First Team Stadium of the home team.
The best games for the U21s are the Birmingham Senior Cup games and we are always drawn away if we are against a non league club. We have just been drawn to defend our title starting against Romulus who play at Sutton Town FC, date to be confirmed.
How do you get tickets for the games at Bodymoor Heath ?
The U18s play Westham on 9th November but no ticket details have appeared yet.
Unfortunately you can't go and watch the U18s at Bodymore. Admission is only open to Club Staff, Scouts from other clubs and Parents of players.
You can get tickets for the Under 21s on the Villa website. Games are usually on a Friday Evening.
You can get to see the Under 18s in the FA Youth Cup, which will always be played at the First Team Stadium of the home team.
The best games for the U21s are the Birmingham Senior Cup games and we are always drawn away if we are against a non league club. We have just been drawn to defend our title starting against Romulus who play at Sutton Town FC, date to be confirmed.
U21s can only play away in the Group Stage. In the last 32, group winners are at home and group runners-up away, so we could be at home. You can't play a team from your own group.Thank you, that clears it all up.
From last sixteen you can draw anyone in your own region.
The competition seems to be regionalised until the semi-finals, so that's the earliest we could play SH as they're classed as South while we're North.
Do anyone know if it's being televised and - if so - on what medium?
Official attendance (if I heard the PA correctly) was 539. Of which 67 were away fans. Me and 66 others. Not a great result for us but at least it ticked off ground number 73 in pursuit of me visiting all of the 92 one day.
Official attendance (if I heard the PA correctly) was 539. Of which 67 were away fans. Me and 66 others. Not a great result for us but at least it ticked off ground number 73 in pursuit of me visiting all of the 92 one day.Fair play to you and yes this was 100% a competitive game , hence live on TV
By my calculations, we will be out if it finishes level AND Fleetwood win the penalty shoot-out.
We will be through if either team wins in normal time OR Bolton win on penalties.
By my calculations, we will be out if it finishes level AND Fleetwood win the penalty shoot-out.
We will be through if either team wins in normal time OR Bolton win on penalties.
Correct, as I posted above.
Injury time goal for Bolton!
If we play Stockport can Louie Barry play against us?
Injury time goal for Bolton!
Am I right in saying that the AVFC U21s knockout round match in the EFL trophy is the same week as the first team are in Leipzig for the Champions League?
Will it be Welcome to Wrexham in the algy derby?That’s the dream! It’ll Make it 4 different teams I’ve supported at the racecourse.
I like Broggio from what I've seen. What do the podcasters make of him, mate?
Didn't he have a brother that played for the club as well?
I wonder if we'll recall Louie in Jan just to have a look at him
Not sure where they have got Friday from, the draw was today. Villa away to Rotherham.
Sorry: remind me again what the playing date is.
It’s the EFL trophy draw for the knockout stage tonight. I assume from this we will be away to either Blackpool, Chesterfield, Doncaster or Rotherham.
https://www.efl.com/news/2024/november/20/bristol-street-motors-trophy--round-of-32-draw/
It’s the EFL trophy draw for the knockout stage tonight. I assume from this we will be away to either Blackpool, Chesterfield, Doncaster or Rotherham.
Certainly is:
Blackpool vs Aston Villa U21
Tonight's team in the Birmingham Senior Cup. https://x.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1860031744562311518
Blackpool vs Aston Villa U21 in the (newly named) Vertu Trophy is now scheduled for Tuesday 17th December 2024 at 7pm. Most games in this round of the competition are being played the week before, however AVFC U21s are playing Leipzig U21s that week, which I assume is why the Blackpool game is taking place the following week on the 17th.I'm going to that with 4 Villa Lads from nearby Preston. Well it's a day out and a new ground innit ?
I will be at Blackpool too. It’s not a new ground for me but it’s going to feel like a new one as my one and only previous visit was in 1975 in the old second division. Showing my age now! If memory serves me correctly we won 0-3 and Brian Little was one of the scorers. I imagine the stadium has changed a little bit in the last 49 years.
Did Joe Cole score at Blackpool or have a made that up?
Joe Cole scored for us at Burnley, so basically the same.
Seems we only did a few fouls but must have been hard ones being as we had almost half of them carded.
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I've been saying for a while I'd like to see Broggio involved with the first team. Maybe with Bailey out for a bit he might get a go off the bench every now and then.
I've been saying for a while I'd like to see Broggio involved with the first team. Maybe with Bailey out for a bit he might get a go off the bench every now and then.
Just to go back, that's 4 goals and 3 assists in Europe for Broggio, on top of 3 goals and an assist in 11 domestic games. I hope he gets a chance for the firsts before the summer, he looks a fantastic prospect.
I've been saying for a while I'd like to see Broggio involved with the first team. Maybe with Bailey out for a bit he might get a go off the bench every now and then.
Apparently he often trains with the first team.
I've been saying for a while I'd like to see Broggio involved with the first team. Maybe with Bailey out for a bit he might get a go off the bench every now and then.
Apparently he often trains with the first team.
He did make the bench recently I think (Palace possibly?)
Just to go back, that's 4 goals and 3 assists in Europe for Broggio, on top of 3 goals and an assist in 11 domestic games. I hope he gets a chance for the firsts before the summer, he looks a fantastic prospect.
Have you seen Jack McGrath yet Paul? As Lucas Digne would say “ANOTHER ONE!”
Villa through, 18-17.
Villa through, 18-17.
Excellent. So do we know who we play next or has it yet to be drawn?
Looks like Bardford City (H) next.
https://www.flashscore.co.uk/draw/xpKPWtsd/KEDmemF1/#/KEDmemF1/draw
Was our GK purely there for ornamental purposes for those pens. TBF he can take a decent penalty though.He dived over a few , would of been easier to save them . Like you say he did take a mean pen though .
Will it be at VP
Villa through, 18-17.
Excellent. So do we know who we play next or has it yet to be drawn?
Home to Bradford.
Excellent. So do we know who we play next or has it yet to be drawn?
Home to Bradford.
That was tremendous fun. I didn't think it was going to end. Loved it.
Will it be at VP
Away to Puskas Academy in last 32 of UEFA Youth League.
They played there in the last round v Genk. Looks impressive, and different, but with it apparently being a vanity project of Viktor Orban I’m not sure I’d label it cool.Away to Puskas Academy in last 32 of UEFA Youth League.
And one of the coolest stadiums in the world, if their Youth team play there.
Venue confirmed as Villa Park.
I doubt that. Brighton and Everton were the last two clubs to host knock-out games at their main ground, and both attracted fewer than a thousand fans.
I doubt that. Brighton and Everton were the last two clubs to host knock-out games at their main ground, and both attracted fewer than a thousand fans.
ST holders free, Adults a fiver and kids a quid might get us some bums on seats. Will be great experience for the U21s to play a game at VP.Make it free admission all round
Are the seasons festivities going to your heads :-) obv forgot who we are dealing with on pricing :-)ST holders free, Adults a fiver and kids a quid might get us some bums on seats. Will be great experience for the U21s to play a game at VP.Make it free admission all round
I doubt that. Brighton and Everton were the last two clubs to host knock-out games at their main ground, and both attracted fewer than a thousand fans.
We were supposed to be away, but then the Football League realised it was too convenient for our Yorkshire based Villans to attend.
Tickets for the Bradford game coming tonight at 5 pm, a tenner for adults and a fiver for the rest.
Live on SkySports Channel 412 via the red button at 7.30pm
Is that us out then?
Are there any fans in the ground?
Our goal:
https://x.com/vertutrophy/status/1879296597479354802?s=46&t=GdM6cpVxe5IloByNCRheWA
Outmuscled for most of the night. A few looked like they might do something. Outstanding player was Bradley Burrows, a wonderfully easy runner who made our goal and might have had a couple himself with any luck. I believe he's already trained with the first team.
He has certainly got a shot on him. U16 normally means not 16 on August 30th so he could still be 15 or just crossed over into 16.
One worry is players do not have contracts at those ages so he could be lost to that powerhouse the other side if the city.
He has certainly got a shot on him. U16 normally means not 16 on August 30th so he could still be 15 or just crossed over into 16.With Birmingham signing the like of 32 years old Grant Hanley that would be a major attraction to our young academy players and should be a wake up call to Aston Vile
One worry is players do not have contracts at those ages so he could be lost to that powerhouse the other side if the city.
Blimey, we look good. How highly are our young lads rated - do we have a decent shout of winning the FA Youth Cup?
Currently losing v Bristol City. Is it on TV anywhere?I’m watching it on Villatv
Against Everton or Plymouth.
Isn't Mason Cotcher one of kids we've signed into our academy recently, rather than one who's come through the ranks? Not that it makes a difference, just interested to know if our youth recruitment is paying dividends!
Highlights from last night.
https://www.avfc.co.uk/video/78b91612-23bb-4f22-a28e-d6229fa92354
Can anyone go and watch?
Can anyone go and watch?
You have to buy a ticket for BMH. I think it might be a couple hundred spaces only and only matches that show on the tickets page.
2-0. Pavey.
Seems like the kids can also dominate games, miss loads of chances and let the opposition score without them needing to do anything.
Home to Barcelona in last sixteen of UEFA Youth League.
Away to Sporting Lisbon or Stuttgart in the quarter-finals if we get through.
Nah, we are potentially away that day.
Home to Burton Albion in the Birmingham Senior Cup.
Home to Burton Albion in the Birmingham Senior Cup.
Burton in the Birmingham Senior Cup, that's a bit too Manchester-y for my liking!
Home to Burton Albion in the Birmingham Senior Cup.
Burton in the Birmingham Senior Cup, that's a bit too Manchester-y for my liking!
Burton Town (a precursor to Burton Albion) won it in 1926, so it's not a recent development.
Home to Burton Albion in the Birmingham Senior Cup.
Burton in the Birmingham Senior Cup, that's a bit too Manchester-y for my liking!
Burton Town (a precursor to Burton Albion) won it in 1926, so it's not a recent development.
Burton Albion played Tamworth in the final in the 90s. Two Staffordshire towns where all football comes under Birmingham County FA yet Lichfield is Staffs FA.
Home to Burton Albion in the Birmingham Senior Cup.
Burton in the Birmingham Senior Cup, that's a bit too Manchester-y for my liking!
Burton Town (a precursor to Burton Albion) won it in 1926, so it's not a recent development.
I saw Burton play at Stourbridge in that very tournament. It was between their two FA Cup games with Manchester United so there was a fair old national press turn-out. Burton didn't take the game seriously and I think they lost 5-0, with a hat-trick from a player who in true non-league style had to go off early because he was due on the night shift. His name was Bellingham and his lads play football now.
1-0 down. Their number 10 Messi'd through the defence.
Anyone actually seen him play? Scored a hatful for us and Rangers at youth level, wonder if Duran's departure has had something to do with this.
It's expected that he'll sign a 3-year contract.
Great finish by Burrowes for our 2nd
Great finish by Burrowes for our 2nd
Been impressed on the few occasions I’ve seen him.
Anyone know who our 14 is? He's looked pretty good since he came on.
Brannigan is a lad with a great first touch.
Brannigan is a lad with a great first touch.
:)Brannigan is a lad with a great first touch.
Just needs some Self Control.
Everyone of those was recruited…shows the massive change in emphasis under these owners and whilst being cut throat is an exciting group to watch develop
Have we said anything about Kane Taylor?
Sold to Man City as a 14yo (I think) for £1m and now back and went to Dubai with the first team.
There's a lot of talk about Jack McGrath; Meade's a new one on me though.
There's a lot of talk about Jack McGrath; Meade's a new one on me though.
Jack McGrath, some villa heritage in that name.
I'm assuming the "Clive" on the commentary is Clive Allen alongside Alan Partridge.
Is that a question because they keep on mentioning it? I have them muted.
Is that a question because they keep on mentioning it? I have them muted.
The played this half hearted free kick and then he decided it was world class and like Beckham crossing to Bruce. I don’t think they even played together!
Decent game. I like the look of our right back.
They are causing us most trouble down our left.
These two sound gutted.
Fantastic! So glad I went.
Is the final one game like last time? Who’s at home?
Gone to penalties. Late night for the Percy clan.
Fantastic! So glad I went.
Is the final one game like last time? Who’s at home?
We are. Against Watford or Citeh.
All 3 of our pens were superb but that's a fucking masterclass in shit-housing from Proctor. I'll call it now, I reckon he's the long-term replacement for emi, has the same presence and attitude, which is a huge part of why Emi is so good.
We know our opponents on Thursday night.
Seething on RedCafe over Proctor. Proper salty.
Seething on RedCafe over Proctor. Proper salty.
Proctor - learning from the master.
He went the right way 3 out of 4 times
Saved the 1st and 3rd (1st one was a worldie) and he went the right way for the last one, which went wide.
Not sure he'd have saved it had it been on target, but when you see a keeper going the correct way and saving 2 out of 3, it messes with your mind. You know you cant afford to not score (you're out if you do) and it puts extra pressure on you to put it out of reach of a shit hot, guessing the right way keeper
So you over compensate, try too hard and put it wide.
Pens are as much about what goes on between the ears as between the posts.
Their coach was gobbing off at Proctor afterwards.
It's just a pity the crowd wasn't bigger. We never have been able to attract many for the junior sides.
Brilliant, Proctor was fantastic in the shoot out. You could just hear the sadness in the commentators voices.Oh definitely. Even at junior level the bias comes shining through. When they were lining up for the pens there was only one team going to win it apparently and it wasn't our boys.
It's just a pity the crowd wasn't bigger. We never have been able to attract many for the junior sides.
Sounds like a challenge for Heck for the final.
And a hat trick in the first game of our relegation season in 86-87.
It's just a pity the crowd wasn't bigger. We never have been able to attract many for the junior sides.
Sounds like a challenge for Heck for the final.
Aside from the obvious emphasis on the first team, there is less interest than there used to be in the youth team. In part, this may be due to an underlying feeling that few, if any, of those playing last night or in the final, will progress to play for the first team on a regular basis, which is a shame.It's just a pity the crowd wasn't bigger. We never have been able to attract many for the junior sides.
Sounds like a challenge for Heck for the final.
It's just a pity the crowd wasn't bigger. We never have been able to attract many for the junior sides.
Sounds like a challenge for Heck for the final.
Just give priority for FA Cup final tickets (if required) to those that attend the Youth Cup final. It'd be a sell out.
Obviously first dibs to those who also attended the kids' semi-final. ;)
Thanks Mr Heck.It's just a pity the crowd wasn't bigger. We never have been able to attract many for the junior sides.
Sounds like a challenge for Heck for the final.
Just give priority for FA Cup final tickets (if required) to those that attend the Youth Cup final. It'd be a sell out.
Obviously first dibs to those who also attended the kids' semi-final. ;)
I thought one or two had excellent games. Borland (penalty aside), Rowe and Mulley; and of the subs Lynskey and McWilliams. Jimoh clearly has great ability but didn't get involved nearly enough - a bit of a Chukwuemeka performance. If any of them are going to make it in our first team they need to be featuring soon. It is much harder while we are doing so well. I love Jacob Ramsey, but would he have got his original opportunity in this team?
Hause playing in the Birmingham Senior Cup tonight.
Good luck to him, played his part in us being where we are now. It's been a terrible 2 years for him injury wise.
Hause playing in the Birmingham Senior Cup tonight.
Just give priority for FA Cup final tickets (if required) to those that attend the Youth Cup final. It'd be a sell out.
Obviously first dibs to those who also attended the kids' semi-final. ;)
Thanks Mr Heck.
Can't find a streamHause playing in the Birmingham Senior Cup tonight.
Is this on you tube at all?
Kortney substituted at Half-timeInjury?
Nothing mentioned about that as yetKortney substituted at Half-timeInjury?
Not our year for the Bham Senior Cup..0-1
Or Leeds are shit.they're certainly dirty ..
Just visited the Man City website to see if it mentioned the date, and it says:
"Details about the fixture will be confirmed on our digital estate in due course."
Jesus Christ, what a bunch of utter twats.
FA Youth Cup final date confirmed. https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2025/april/18/FA-Youth-Cup-final-confirmed/
Monday, May 5th, kicking off at 3pm.
Tickets are just £1.
https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2025/april/21/Manchester-City-FA-Youth-Cup-ticket-details/
Champions of the southern section, play-off v Man City now for the national title and the treble.
The U18 Premier League National Final between Villa and Citeh will be at Villa Park on Sat. 17th May, kick off 1:00pm.
https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2025/may/10/u18-premier-league-national-final-to-take-place-at-villa-park/
Aidan Borland has signed a new contract apparently.
The U18 Premier League National Final between Villa and Citeh will be at Villa Park on Sat. 17th May, kick off 1:00pm.
https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2025/may/10/u18-premier-league-national-final-to-take-place-at-villa-park/
Tickets: £1
Heaven Kilwa scoring against Japan at the Vlatko Marković international U15 tournament in Croatia today.
England won 3-1
They beat Greece 2-1 previously with Josh Blake tucking away a penalty.
Heaven Kilwa scoring against Japan at the Vlatko Marković international U15 tournament in Croatia today.
England won 3-1
They beat Greece 2-1 previously with Josh Blake tucking away a penalty.
Oops, forgot to post the link.
https://x.com/academyavfc/status/1922767092664668408?s=08
Worth waiting for?
0-0 after 25 mins against Citeh.Feels like 250 minutes with Woodwank's awful commentary.
Great stuff, and well done to anyone who went down today to support them.
Great stuff, and well done to anyone who went down today to support them.
That’s me, wifey and two of the kids.
Great fun. Altogether a lovely Friday and Saturday at VP. Now for the cup final and hopefully more good results to come!
Great stuff, and well done to anyone who went down today to support them.
That’s me, wifey and two of the kids.
Great fun. Altogether a lovely Friday and Saturday at VP. Now for the cup final and hopefully more good results to come!
Great stuff, and well done to anyone who went down today to support them.
That’s me, wifey and two of the kids.
Great fun. Altogether a lovely Friday and Saturday at VP. Now for the cup final and hopefully more good results to come!
Great stuff, and well done to anyone who went down today to support them.
That’s me, wifey and two of the kids.
Great fun. Altogether a lovely Friday and Saturday at VP. Now for the cup final and hopefully more good results to come!
Do they still think you watched it at the pub last night? :)
Google "Aston Villa under 18s".
That’s marvellous! 😄Google "Aston Villa under 18s".
;D
Commentary biased towards City.
Commentary biased towards City.
Apparently this means we are back in the UEFA Youth League too, even if we don't qualify by virtue of our first team qualifying for the Champions League like we did last year.
I had heard 10k or so. A lot less then the Cup match but that was also a bank holiday.
That's a pretty good crowd for a youth game outside the Youth Cup, which has always been by far the biggest deal.
Great stuff, and well done to anyone who went down today to support them.
That’s me, wifey and two of the kids.
Great fun. Altogether a lovely Friday and Saturday at VP. Now for the cup final and hopefully more good results to come!
Did you make her pay for the tickets again?
Also we had abouts a weeks notice for it so people might have planned other things that day knowing we weren't playing at all. (And that is without Saturday morning also being the time most kids games occur).
But 10k is not to be sniffed at and another good experience for them.
Kadan Young and Tristan Rowe in the England U19 squad for the competition this summer.Surprised Hemmings isn't in there; he looks like a very good prospect.
https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2025/may/19/rowe-and-young-in-england-squad/ (https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2025/may/19/rowe-and-young-in-england-squad/)
There are only 5 midfielders actually in the squad; seems a little short of numbers.Kadan Young and Tristan Rowe in the England U19 squad for the competition this summer.Surprised Hemmings isn't in there; he looks like a very good prospect.
https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2025/may/19/rowe-and-young-in-england-squad/ (https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2025/may/19/rowe-and-young-in-england-squad/)
Ditto Jimoh-Aloba.