Villa Reserves and Academy 2024/25 Season

[Brazilian Villain]

Assuming we get through this, we have Brizzle City or Cardiff at home. And, in the interests of balance, Chelsea have Yanited or PNE away.

[Somniloquism]

Looking back, blues were knocked out in the second round by 'Arrogate. But shame Rising Ballers Kensington FC was also knocked out.

[Percy McCarthy]

Pretty grainy footage of the talents of the new Jack.

https://x.com/keslersznv2/status/1880028199293448628?s=46&t=GdM6cpVxe5IloByNCRheWA

Love the bit around 22 seconds.

[Somniloquism]

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.

[dcdavecollett]

Looks like he's going to be a real player.

[Percy McCarthy]

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.

Not that it’s a guarantee, but he’s a Villa fan like his dad, who is my friend on Facebook. (I don’t know him, he probably bought one of my books).

[astonvilla82]

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.

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

[Somniloquism]

[eamonn]

Blimey, we look good. How highly are our young lads rated - do we have a decent shout of winning the FA Youth Cup?

[Somniloquism]

No idea. In the league (split into North and South) we are top level on 22 points but with games in hand over the others. (GF22-GA16) . But the Northern one if dominated by both Manc clubs with both scoring about 50 goals and Manure team only letting in 4 goals in 10 matches.

So I expect depending on the later draw, we could get into the final if they both draw each other.

We have Brizzle City kids at home who are in lower division.

[dcdavecollett]

Villa U-21s beat Sutton Coldfield 5-0 in the Brum Senior Cup, of which we are the holders.

Who says we can't win a trophy under Unai?

[Rotterdam]

Blimey, we look good. How highly are our young lads rated - do we have a decent shout of winning the FA Youth Cup?

Yes.
We've got a good draw v Bristol City, ManUre v Chelski and Fulham v Arsenal will knock a couple of very good/decent sides out.
The bigger clubs have plenty of lads to choose from, so change teams a lot.
The u18 team which plays on a Saturday would be different from a FAYC team. The FAYC will be a priority for most and is the pinnacle of the season.

[Dante Lavelli]

Currently losing v Bristol City.  Is it on TV anywhere?

[Gareth]

Currently losing v Bristol City.  Is it on TV anywhere?

I’m watching it on Villatv

[Somniloquism]

Can't find it yet, but noticed they have already drawn for the next round.

1 Arsenal v Manchester United or Chelsea
2 West Bromwich Albion v Leeds United or Manchester City
3 Aston Villa or Bristol City v Everton or Plymouth Argyle
4 Watford or Tottenham Hotspur v Southampton or Derby County