MrBlack Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 1 minute ago, useless said: He only turned twenty earlier this month, that doesn't count as hanging onto a youth player too long, and he's definitely not second choice, Duran ahead of him. I think some reading too much into Emery's comments on Duran, when he says he's not ready he doesn't mean he's not ready at all, just that he's not ready to come in as a starter straight away, he's still going to be part of the squad and get game time, Emery also said Duran can 'help us'. Good chance that Young will go back out on loan for second half of the season, I think we will bring in another striker, whether permanent signing or someone on loan. The difference with Brad and, say Louie, is that Brad is physically ready. Or looks like he should be. He looked brilliant in the FA Youth Cup winning season, so the ability was there, but was it just because he was more developed than what he was playing against? What say you useless? Think there's an outside chance he'll make it here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 (edited) I think Barry is naturally the better footballer, he was clearly the better of the two when they were both playing in our academy together, and Barry did better in League Two last season. Young will find it hard to make it with us, but with academy players it's not just about that, if we can help him get to a decent level with us or elsewhere that will benefit the club, especially the academy in various ways. Edited January 30, 2023 by useless 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted January 31, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted January 31, 2023 Not sure he'll go out on loan again if he was homesick, and he's literally our 3rd choice and most experienced striker. Besides I believe he'd be able to do a job as a backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughable Chimp Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 19 minutes ago, fightoffyour said: Not sure he'll go out on loan again if he was homesick, and he's literally our 3rd choice and most experienced striker. Besides I believe he'd be able to do a job as a backup. He’s scored a grand total of 2 goals across his loans in league 2 and the Scottish Championship. I don’t think he’s anywhere near our level even as a backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 I thought he'd have a chance a few years ago, looked strong aggressive and confident. He hasn't done it in the Scottish second division. He won't play for this club at senior level ever again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdulaziz1 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 1 hour ago, rodders0223 said: I thought he'd have a chance a few years ago, looked strong aggressive and confident. He hasn't done it in the Scottish second division. He won't play for this club at senior level ever again. Keep him around until the end of the season. On the bench at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister_a Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 Being released at the end of the season, along with 3 others. Aston Villa to release four development players at the end of the season - The Athletic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted April 13, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted April 13, 2023 Ah that’s a shame, I thought he had a natural eye for a goal. I’m sure he’ll have a good career even if it isn’t with us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 That’s the way youth development goes, he’s been well prepared for his career by the club. good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 Another like Raikhy, that I thought could have a future with us, that I'm sure will have a good career somewhere else. Pity we have been unable to get any fee for these players, to plough into the development of our future youngsters. Someone will be getting a bargain, someone like Walsall should be all over this, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 Yeah its a shame but not suprising. Young seems to have been around forever and never got a sniff near 1st team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-k Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 Incredible bit of skill with that turn v Liverpool in the FA Cup that I'm sure will live long in his memory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepal_villan Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 Youth football is hard to figure-out as an outsider. Looked the business in many of the youth games I watched on AVFC TV. All the best to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted April 13, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted April 13, 2023 Yeah, one I had high hopes for. Just shows you never can tell. Good luck to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est1874 Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 WTF that's so rough. Best of luck Brad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 4 players who have all looked decent at times. We clearly have high standards. The step up is very difficult, and particularly as the manager and owners are intending to bring in experienced high standard players, All 4 will probably make a very decent living from the game. Good luck, lads. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted April 21, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted April 21, 2023 I still think we should’ve kept him one more year… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummybloke Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 1 hour ago, alreadyexists said: I still think we should’ve kept him one more year… I think his loan spells made up minds that he hasn't kicked on. Reminds me of a young David speedie. Hope he gets a good club but may have to start in the 2nd division. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted April 21, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted April 21, 2023 Football is brutal, chin up Brad you have what it takes we just haven't got the time to develop it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 58 minutes ago, brummybloke said: I think his loan spells made up minds that he hasn't kicked on. Reminds me of a young David speedie. Hope he gets a good club but may have to start in the 2nd division. Is he also travelling back in time a few decades? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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