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5 minutes ago, sir_gary_cahill said:

Is he? Wow, do you know his date of birth?

If it isn’t officially out there I wouldn’t want to be the person to do it tbh.

4 hours ago, BOF said:

I'd really like to find Chukwuemeka's DOB.  His first league start of the campaign has upset my age calculations  

Still at school.

5 hours ago, bannedfromHandV said:

I think he looks one of the better players on the pitch but agree he’s not been particularly eye catching 

He had a frustrating game today but has been outstanding over the last few months.

On 05/02/2020 at 13:09, Made In Aston said:

I think the biggest concern with o'hare is his lack of physicality. He is very small and lightweight, so would struggle in the PL. Unless he bulks up, has a growth spurt or develops Messi-esque technical ability I'm not sure he will make it at the top level. 

Callum is absolutely smashing it at Cov this season, with his physicality not being an issue at all. If Villa don’t stick him on a decent contract they’re mad. The club have recently recognised the importance of getting their young players out on loan for “real” football experience and it’s certainly paying off for Callum O’Hare, and he’ll get better and better. 

12 hours ago, AndyClarke said:

Interesting that you hold him in such high regard, football is all about opinions of course. Not my cup of tea to be honest, surprised he has stayed at the club so long.

“Surprised he has stayed at the club so long”?  He was six months into the second year of his scholarship! How many years have you been watching him?

11 hours ago, DCJonah said:

Started on the bench again, yet people think he should be given chances in our team? 

I just can't see him being a villa player for much longer. Maybe, like Callum Robinson he will take a longer route to the prem and eventually make it but I'd be surprised. 

Started on the bench because he’s been carrying a slight injury.

11 hours ago, sir_gary_cahill said:

Our u18s played Brighton away today and lost 2-1 today, our goal was a late own goal

Misinformed there Sir. That game was in November. The 18s were at BMH preparing for next Tuesday’s Youth Cup game..

There’s a spectator stand now in place by the floodlit show pitch on the “new bit” at Bodymoor. The pitch is now being used for games, just guessing the final H and S clearance for public access to evening games is still to come as there are still things being done up there.

1 hour ago, MaVilla said:

Any news on whether we actually signed Iffy Udanoh?

He's not in the u23 or academy list?

U16, so won’t be announced.

15 hours ago, sir_gary_cahill said:

Our u18s drew 0-0 with Swansea City today

No they didn’t. Drew 3-3.

23’s fixtures now on the OS and include evening games at Bodymoor from November.

40 minutes ago, alreadyexists said:

Being a Planner/Urban Designer, the three year time limit to begin work is a standard condition on (pretty much) all applications. Anything they did before hand was likely to be site preparation which wouldn’t count as ‘development’ as such.

There are likely to be other conditions too, if I get a chance I’ll have a look at them... I’m such a sad git!

Sure, the three year thing is standard. Just made laugh as the “site preparation” has been going on in earnest for some time. Guessing they want to get this done as soon as possible ready for pre season.

On 02/05/2019 at 13:58, thabucks said:

I see a planning application has been submitted to extend the gym and sports science facilities @ BMH 

http://planning.northwarks.gov.uk/portal/servlets/ApplicationSearchServlet?PKID=116876

&

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-expansion-plans-highlight-16213609

Does anyone know if the plans previously posted to include a mini stadium at BMH are still on the table ... well more a make shift stand than stadium ... 

Plans passed  

Funny that the conditions state work must be started within three years.  - They started about six weeks ago!

Work progressing nicely;

Hi, a Cov fan here (yes, I know...) who unlike most of my compatriots doesn’t have a pathological hatred of Villa due to having a vested interest. Have read your forum for some time so joined up as occasionally might have something to contribute! Wishing both clubs a decent season.