Rushian Hepburn-Murphy

[Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air]

Hepburn-Murphy Becomes Second Youngest Villan

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

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

[john e]

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

[Damo70]

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.

[PeterWithesShin]

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.

[Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air]

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 ?

[Matt Collins]

What happened to the likes of graham Burke?

[PeterWithe]

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.

[Smirker]

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.

[robbo1874]

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.

[Salsa Party Animal]

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.

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

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!

[Ron Manager]

Hepburn-Murphy Becomes Second Youngest Villan

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

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

[PeterWithesShin]

The pack are going to have fun fitting his name in a song!

[SashasGrandad]

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!

[Toronto Villa]

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!