It would've been interesting to see how this poll would have stood this time last year.
I don't care who is the best if all play to their potential.
I cant choose, seriously. I think and hope they'll all be very accomplished at what they do and form the core of a very successful team. Delph, I raved about when I first saw him for England U21s two or three years ago and he'll definitely be a major player for us in the coming years, as will Gardner. Delph, Gardner and Bannan could form one hell of a midfield, all things being equal.Albrighton, Delfouneso and Clark I've championed for some time. I just had no doubts whatsoever that they'd make it. Still don't. Its going to be a couple of years still until they really master their crafts but it will come. Bannan I wasnt as sure about. I knew he had the talent and he reminded me of a young Sid with his vision and passing range but he was a bit more enigmatic, less certain. I'm increasingly optimistic of his chances of carving a top career for himself though.The good thing is the likes of Gabby, Young, Downing, Collins and Reo Coker perhaps are still young enough to play with these youngsters for years to come and now we just need to add a bit more (hopefully top) quality. Selective specialists to fill in the blanks, fluff the squad out and improve on those leaving.Its going to be a bit of a journey over the coming year or two, ups and downs, but there's plenty to be optimistic about. The academy is already strong and we're looking to improve further with the improved, revitalised and expanded scouting system.We could come out of this era stronger than ever.
Bannan easily for me, I think Clark and Marc will to, but Nathan will go the way of Luke Moore.
below them there is jack grealish and jordan graham too... 14 year old winger jack grealish in particular has everybody very excited... he has played for the irish u14s and u15s, but then got put into the english u16s, then got recalled back to the irish 16s... he also used to play gaelic football, but his old man stopped him apparently, due to the physical side of the game that could potentially ruin his footballing career... but that means he will be used to rough and tumble... he has been at the villa since 6 years old, is a mad villa fan, as are most of his family, and has been playing 2 years above his age bracket for a while now...15 year old winger jordan graham looks very very skillful... big lad to go with his skill and pace too... he is another that has represented ireland u15s, but also played for england u16s in the victory shield and looked outstanding... he has been with the villa since he was 9, and again, is a villa fan and another who has been playing above his age bracket...my mate thinks that oliver stevenson is pretty good too, and he is being fast tracked too...i get the feeling that the work that has been done with the academy since randy lerner took over, will bear some serious fruit within the next 5-10 years...