useless Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Farr replaced by Burton after twenty-nine minutes, and now Burton has got himself sent off, not great for either of them, especially as today could be their last appearances for the club. At least Barry has put us 2-0 up, I think he might be the top scorer in the division now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted May 7, 2021 Moderator Share Posted May 7, 2021 2-1 Penalty for then on 88 minutes. A nervy finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted May 7, 2021 Moderator Share Posted May 7, 2021 Finished 2-1. That's a decent win given the side we had out and playing with ten men for an hour. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 (edited) Harry Williams played in defence for us today, another one on trial from West Brom. Edited May 7, 2021 by useless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted May 10, 2021 Author Moderator Share Posted May 10, 2021 Front page stats updated and the season finishes with an air of respectability as a stronger starting 11 puts pay to Newcastle. A little disappointed that we only fell short by 4pts in the end. It will definitely be interesting to see what the summer and next season has in store for the undoubtedly extremely talented first 11 of the U23s. You would think with the hiring of Jedinak and the failure to get promoted, that a lot of them will go out to fairly decent level sides to continue their development. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted May 10, 2021 Author Moderator Share Posted May 10, 2021 Stoke are in a funny position going into the Sunderland game. They can win the game and face Middlesbrough in the playoffs as things currently stand. But if they'd rather face Sunderland in the playoffs they can draw the game. Or if they'd rather face Wolves then they can lose the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awol Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Read we’re releasing 11 players from the under 23s this summer? Caveat: source tribal football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted May 10, 2021 Author Moderator Share Posted May 10, 2021 41 minutes ago, Awol said: Read we’re releasing 11 players from the under 23s this summer? Caveat: source tribal football. Brum Mail reported 'as many as' 9 but I could easily see it being 11. Here's the 9. EXPIRING NEXT MONTH Brad Burton(19) -> Burnley Harrison Sohna(18) -> Sunderland Jack Clarke(22) Ben Guy(20) Callum Rowe(21) EXPECTED TO GO Lewis Brunt(20) Michael Tait(20) Charlie Farr(18) Jake Walker(20) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awol Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 18 minutes ago, BOF said: Brum Mail reported 'as many as' 9 but I could easily see it being 11. Here's the 9. EXPIRING NEXT MONTH Brad Burton(19) -> Burnley Harrison Sohna(18) -> Sunderland Jack Clarke(22) Ben Guy(20) Callum Rowe(21) EXPECTED TO GO Lewis Brunt(20) Michael Tait(20) Charlie Farr(18) Jake Walker(20) Wow. So if we’re essentially gutting the level between u18 and the senior squad, will they even be able to put a team together next season? Surely not 11 players ready to step up from u18 to u23 this summer (total guess, maybe there are)?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted May 10, 2021 Author Moderator Share Posted May 10, 2021 4 minutes ago, Awol said: Wow. So if we’re essentially gutting the level between u18 and the senior squad, will they even be able to put a team together next season? Surely not 11 players ready to step up from u18 to u23 this summer (total guess, maybe there are)?! The players listed are already fringe though. They've effectively already been sidelined or loaned out. Burton played for Burnley, Sohna played for Sunderland, Clarke is out at Chesterfield, Guy is at Portadown, Rowe is at Hereford, Brunt started 3 games this season, Tait started 6, Farr started 10 and Walker started the most with 11 but we have Kesler-Hayden in that position and we're stacked in midfield and up front regarding Farr & Tait. As cruel as it always is, they're just getting rid of the players they see no future at Villa for. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted May 10, 2021 Author Moderator Share Posted May 10, 2021 On 06/05/2021 at 15:09, BOF said: Monday 13:00 Wolves(3) 2-2 Reading(8) 13:00 Sunderland(5) 1-1 Stoke City(2) 14:00 West Brom(13) 3-2 Norwich City(11) Sunderland sneaked into the final playoff spot with a draw against Stoke. West Brom's win against Norwich was enough to move them above Newcastle meaning the barcodes finish bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Barry finished as joint top scorer in our division alongside Josh Hawkes of Sunderland. Hawkes did play three more games than Barry though, and as tweny-two year old is a lot more experienced. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OutByEaster? Posted May 10, 2021 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2021 @BOF thank you again for another season's stats, info and goodness! It's fine work you do. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BOF Posted May 10, 2021 Author Moderator Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2021 5 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: @BOF thank you again for another season's stats, info and goodness! It's fine work you do. Cheers @OutByEaster?. It's my pleasure. I wonder if everyone who contributes to this thread is even aware of the stats on the front page to be honest At times I find the U23 league to be sanctuary away from the shite we have to suffer from the senior side. Thankfully it all seems to be getting better and better across all age groups these days. I can't wait for next season already 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted May 11, 2021 Author Moderator Share Posted May 11, 2021 After promotion via the playoffs back in 18/19, Southampton will be coming back down to PL2 divison 2 after finishing comfortably bottom of PL2-1, and assuming there are no similar playoff shenanigans up there for the final relegation place , rather surprisingly, Leicester City will be dropping with them after finishing 11th by 2pts from last season's promoted champions West Ham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted May 12, 2021 Author Moderator Share Posted May 12, 2021 Monday 17/05 19:00 Stoke City(2) v Sunderland(5) 19:00 Crystal Palace(3) v Wolves(4) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exeter Fan Too Posted May 15, 2021 Visiting Supporter Share Posted May 15, 2021 apologies if this is the wrong thread, but I'v just watched BBC's Road to Wembley FACup programme. For the third round they mentioned Covid, a Villa team of youngsters ,then showed three goals with the commentary saying "liverpool score after 3 minutes 40 seconds....three goals in 4 minutes for a Liverpool team let off the leash' I could have sworn that something else happened in the game... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herman22 Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Can I ask here (as I can think you'll be best places to answer) but which of these kids are ready to step up next season? A lot of talk about Chuk, Barry, Kesler but what are the thoughts on Raikhy or Brad Young? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted May 17, 2021 Author Moderator Share Posted May 17, 2021 On 12/05/2021 at 16:18, BOF said: Monday 17/05 19:00 Stoke City(2) 0-2 Sunderland(5) 19:00 Crystal Palace(3) 3-2 Wolves(4) Crystal Palace v Sunderland final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted May 19, 2021 Author Moderator Share Posted May 19, 2021 Monday 24th May @ Selhurst Park 19:00 Crystal Palace v Sunderland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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