Reserves and Academy 2022/23

[OCD]

Isn't it time to formalise their role as our feeder club?

[LeeB]

Isn't it time to formalise their role as our feeder club?

No, that would probably benefit them in someway. Better to just keep robbing them blind.

[Brazilian Villain]

Rico Richards signed from the Bitters.

great, can see the steam coming out there ears already DVBs

Had a quick look on their forum when it was first mentioned here and they didn't seem that bothered tbh. Some would have given him another year's deal, but the feeling seemed to be that whilst he had showed promise the change of scenery might do him good and help him regain his form.

[Risso]

Isn't it time to formalise their role as our feeder club?

No, that would probably benefit them in someway. Better to just keep robbing them blind.

There would also be the problem if we both ended up in the same European competi...hahahahaha!

[Rotterdam]

Talk we're trying to nab another Albion kid, Rico Richards - https://www.caughtoffside.com/2023/06/24/aston-villa-in-talks-to-seal-the-signing-of-19-year-old-midfielder/.

At 19, you would think he should be quite far down the development track. Maybe ready for his first loan move even. Rotterdam should have a good insight on him and the other Albion lad we signed.

I can add to this after July 1st OCD...

Rico - signed pro on 17th birthday. Can play wide left/right or as a 10. Great things were expected, but a couple of long term hamstring injuries held him back. Had a decent end to his third year at u21 level. A bit lightweight. Lovely kid, very introverted. I suspect he'll be an u21 squad player, maybe laoned out to see if he kicks on. Maybe worth a few quid in 18mths. Won't get near 1st team.

JJ - u16. Didn't sign a scholarship. Villa have paid a fee. Comes from a background whereby a confirmed pro will mean the world. Plays as an 8 mainly. Tall and athletic. Can be lazy. Dropped out England u17 set up despite playing in qualifying games, didn't make Euro squad. Good on his day...another cheap'ish gamble. Not as good or driven as Tim Iroegbunam.

[OCD]

Thanks Rotters. I'd guess Richards either goes straight out on loan or he's involved with the U21's for the first half season and then goes out on loan.

[pablo_picasso]

Latest U18 scholars intake. (Write ups from the OS)

Sam Proctor is a goalkeeper who has represented England at youth level. An excellent distributor of the ball and shot-stopper, he was a member of the Under-16 squad that won the Premier League National Tournament last season.

An athletic right-back who gets forward well, Ashton McWilliams has played for the Under-18s previously. He was also a member of the Under-16 squad that won the Premier League National Tournament.

Triston Rowe has featured for the club’s Under-21 and Under-18 sides and can play right-back or centre-back. He has represented England at youth level and was captain of the team that won the Under-16 Premier League National Tournament.

Max Asante-Boakye is a quick, athletic centre-back who can drive into midfield effectively. Max was a key part of the back four who did not concede a goal when winning the Under-16 Premier League National Tournament.

An attacking, creative midfielder, who is very competent technically, Max Lott can manage the ball very effectively and is a threat in the final third. He has been involved with the Under-18s and was a member of the Under-16 squad that won the Premier League National Tournament.

TJ Carroll is a midfielder who can play in a variety of positions. He has a very good presence on the pitch, affecting the game in both boxes. He was a member of the Under-16 squad that won the Premier League National Tournament.

Ben Broggio is a creative attacking player who is effective in the final third of the pitch. He is technically proficient and has represented England at youth level. He has already played at Under-18 level and was a member of the Under-16 team that won the Premier League National Tournament.

Trai-Varn Mulley is an exciting wide player who has already played Under-18s football. He is effective at running and dribbling with the ball, he is quick and athletic and contributes well to the attacking play of the team. He was a member of the Under-16 squad that won the Premier League National Tournament.

A strong, athletic player who is technically very good and has the ability to create in the final third, Luka Lynch has played a number of times for the Under-18s. He was also a member of the Under-16 squad that won the Premier League National Tournament.

[adrenachrome]

@AVFCOfficial
Aston Villa is delighted to announce Josh Feeney has signed a new, long-term contract with the club.

https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1681325748487958528

[pablo_picasso]

@AVFCOfficial
Aston Villa is delighted to announce Josh Feeney has signed a new, long-term contract with the club.

https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1681325748487958528

Excellent news...

[Percy McCarthy]

@AVFCOfficial
Aston Villa is delighted to announce Josh Feeney has signed a new, long-term contract with the club.

https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1681325748487958528

Excellent news...

Even better English.

[Dogtanian]

Happy with that.

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

Happy with that.

Seconded.

[Bad English]

@AVFCOfficial
Aston Villa is delighted to announce Josh Feeney has signed a new, long-term contract with the club.

https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1681325748487958528

Excellent news...

Even better English.

are

[Drummond]

Good lad.

[Dante Lavelli]

Who are the next off the production line. It feels like Ramsey, Tim, Archer have out grown U23 football but not sure who the next likely lads are (beyond Feeney).