MrBlack Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 14 minutes ago, useless said: Both Aaron and Jacob are in Wales with the first team squad, not certain but I think it might be Cameron Archer wearing the No 10 in that picture. Good shout, think you're right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 On the Stratford Town website they've got picture galleries from all their previous friendlies, so presuming they have one up for this game, we should be able to work out who played, I know Bradley Burton did as they posted a picture of him before the game on twitter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted August 26, 2020 Moderator Share Posted August 26, 2020 Pretty sure that's Archer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Not sure of the full fixture list but these look to be the opening games... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post useless Posted August 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 30, 2020 I've no idea how reliable they are on this kind of thing but according to transfermarkt Caolan McBride is now a Villa player and contracted with us until 2023. It seems like we might not be officially announcing new signings for the academy team, there's been no official word from the club on any of Swinkles, McBride, O'Reilly, Shakpoke, Chrisene is the only one that's officially been announced but maybe that was because we paid a fee for him, to technically was like any other transfer. There was also the Polish goalkeeper Oliwer Zych. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted August 30, 2020 Moderator Share Posted August 30, 2020 50 minutes ago, useless said: I've no idea how reliable they are on this kind of thing but according to transfermarkt Caolan McBride is now a Villa player and contracted with us until 2023. It seems like we might not be officially announcing new signings for the academy team, there's been no official word from the club on any of Swinkles, McBride, O'Reilly, Shakpoke, Chrisene is the only one that's officially been announced but maybe that was because we paid a fee for him, to technically was like any other transfer. There was also the Polish goalkeeper Oliwer Zych. McBride has or is signing on a 3 year deal pretty sure it’s been concluded it was certainly all agreed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SirSteveUK Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 6 hours ago, TrentVilla said: McBride has or is signing on a 3 year deal pretty sure it’s been concluded it was certainly all agreed. I remember seeing McBrides leaving pic from his Irish club some time ago - pre re-start perhaps. I'd remembered it - but couldn't remember his name. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenjiOgiwara Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 I think the entire academy revamp, where we now state that players going 19 + already should be in the first team contention, is probably the most interesting development in this club for as long as I can remember. Not only does it lead to the group of young players having a higher calibre, it also means those who actually join the first team around 19 years of age will have a much higher ability than what we've seen previous years. It's almost a cliché, but as a young player you get a LOT better by playing with better players, so this is a big deal for our academy. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awol Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 I thought this one had already been done.. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted September 1, 2020 Moderator Share Posted September 1, 2020 29 minutes ago, Awol said: I thought this one had already been done.. I don’t think it’s been officially confirmed although he has left Norwich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvonVillain Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 Shakpoke signed and already in training with the club, according to the Mail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvonVillain Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 The academy is one area we have fundamentally strengthened. I like our long-term thinking. Things are changing at the club, it just takes time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted September 1, 2020 Moderator Share Posted September 1, 2020 1 hour ago, AvonVillain said: Shakpoke signed and already in training with the club, according to the Mail. No they are just quoting a Nigerian football site, it’s not confirmed yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villaphan04 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 1 hour ago, TrentVilla said: No they are just quoting a Nigerian football site, it’s not confirmed yet. just curious, but has it been standard for Villa to not officially announce youth signings? I see a mixed response from team to team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 Hopefully in a few years the academy starts making us a few bob. That's what Man City seem to be doing with theirs. Also Shakpoke anyone check his social media accounts yet? That's the norm with these kids these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Apparently we beat Tammworth FC 7-0, Archer with two and Kesler got one as well, not sure who got the others... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted September 2, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted September 2, 2020 21 minutes ago, useless said: Apparently we beat Tammworth FC 7-0, Archer with two and Kesler got one as well, not sure who got the others... Good goal that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Absolutely baffling that at a time when the academy and youth teams seem to be strengthening, the club are very unreliable reporters of anything to do with them. Show highlights, name teams, update website, praise good performances, announce signings. Feels very 'lower division' to not be doing these things where at all possible. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 17 minutes ago, HanoiVillan said: Absolutely baffling that at a time when the academy and youth teams seem to be strengthening, the club are very unreliable reporters of anything to do with them. Show highlights, name teams, update website, praise good performances, announce signings. Feels very 'lower division' to not be doing these things where at all possible. Maybe the club don’t want to put too much pressure on the young players that they are signing. Personally, if they are doing that I think it’s wise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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