Summer youth spree success as duo sign senior contracts
By Lamare Bogarde and Ben Chrisene, who were both signed in the summer, have penned their first professional contracts with Aston Villa.… Read the article here.
Proposed BCFC Academy closure good news for Aston Villa as Brexit looms
Whilst it’s news that Birmingham City fans perhaps won’t want to hear, it’s something that should pique the interest of Aston Villa fans.… Read the article here.
Philogene-Bidace and Barry fire Aston Villa Under 23’s to victory
Goals from Jaden Philogene-Bidace and Louie Barry secured important points for Aston Villa’s Under 23 side this evening against Stoke City.… Read the article here.
Aston Villa Under 23’s learn lesson at the Stadium of Light
By Aston Villa’s youth side were dealt a heavy blow as they were defeated 8-1 by Sunderland in the EFL Trophy.… Read the article here.
Jack Clarke joins Yeovil Town on loan
Young Aston Villa midfielder Jack Clarke has joined Yeovil Town on a season long loan.
Words: Regan Foy | @findfoy
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Yeovil Town have confirmed the loan signing of Aston Villa’s Under 23 captain Jack Clarke this evening as the midfielder makes his first foray into ‘first team’, professional football.… Read the article here.
Aston Villa’s Under 23’s beat Leamington by single goal in pre-season friendly
Aston Villa’s youth side played a friendly a few days ago, beating Leamington FC by a single goal.… Read the article here.
Children of the revolution: Aston Villa’s Academy failures and rebuild
Aston Villa’s academy has in recent years, until now, failed. Things are changing at Bodymoor.
Words: Simon Lines | @simonlines
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For many years, Aston Villa prided itself on it’s strong academy system and was renowned as one of the most efficient systems in England.… Read the article here.
The Aston Villa youngsters who could get game-time in Fulham cup tie
With injuries to members of the first team squad, and rotation likely to happen, we’ve picked out a few members of the Under 23 squad that may get a senior call up for this game.… Read the article here.
Everything you need to know about the new Bodymoor Heath youth ‘stadium’
The Under 23 Lions have been playing their home games at Bodymoor Heath of late, in a brand new, state-of-the-art mini-stadium.… Read the article here.
Aston Villa Under 23 share spoils in Bodymoor draw with Swansea
Aston Villa’s Under 23 side played to a score draw against Swansea City Under 23’s at Bodymoor Heath last night.… Read the article here.
Under 23’s impress in 5-3 thriller under watchful eye of Dean Smith
Aston Villa’s Under 23 side impressed at their new Bodymoor Heath home, as Dean Smith watched on from the stands.… Read the article here.
Last-minute Tait goal secures win for Aston Villa Under 23 side
Aston Villa’s Under 23’s are making a habit of letting their subs decide games – as 84th minute arrival Michael Tait secured all three points against Newcastle.… Read the article here.