OutByEaster? Posted October 26, 2021 Moderator Share Posted October 26, 2021 The commentators are having a proper moan that we're not an U21 side because of Keinan Davis - I think we're playing nine teenagers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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useless Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 (edited) Six of our starting eleven technically still qualify for the U18s, including three of the back four, two of those playing in central defence. Edit: That is the U18 League side, which has different rules to the FA Youth Cup. Edited October 26, 2021 by useless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 what are the rules in this competition for us in relation to playing over 21s?, is there a limit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted October 26, 2021 Moderator Share Posted October 26, 2021 They're still banging on about us being over-age - I think our oldest outfield player is 19 and the keeper is 20. We played one over-age player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted October 26, 2021 Moderator Share Posted October 26, 2021 Things the commentators don't know, pt. 7 That there is a Jacob Ramey and Aaron is his brother That our youth team won last years FA Youth Cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 These are rules on the age of player for U21 teams in the competition 7.8.1 at least six of the starting eleven players named on the Team Sheet are players who were aged under 21 as at the 30th June in the year in which the Season concerned commenced; and 7.8.2 no more than two players who: (i) are aged 21 or over; and (ii) have made 40 or more appearances in a First Team Fixture (either in the starting elven or as a playing substitute) in each case as at the 30th June in the year in which the Season concerned, shall be named on the Team Sheet. EFL Essentially I think that pretty much means we're allwed to play two players over the age of twenty-one. Compared to most Premier League clubs we play a very young side in this competion, Davis only playing because he's returning from injury. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted October 26, 2021 Moderator Share Posted October 26, 2021 Chukwuemeka sharp to that and Archer has yet another one. This has been a really impressive second half - these are 7th in League one and though this isn't their first team, most of them are in the matchday squads for MK Dons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 I think Archer is in double figures now for goals against first team oppostion this season. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 i would imagine that there will be some interest in Jan to loan Archer!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted October 26, 2021 Moderator Share Posted October 26, 2021 When's the draw and if we get Walsall away, how many tickets do you think they'll give us? Swinkels and Bogarde have been excellent considering their age - and the two fullbacks have worked their socks off. Fair play to Chukwuemeka and Ramsey who've stepped up in the second half too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 is Caleb injured? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted October 26, 2021 Moderator Share Posted October 26, 2021 Just the eleven goals in three group games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted October 26, 2021 Moderator Share Posted October 26, 2021 Thoroughly enjoyable - we're great to watch, full of attacking intent and goals. The commentary team were unintentionally hilarious and the referee was magical - I did wonder at times if he'd forgotten he was refereeing and occasionally looked down and thought "Why have I got a whistle?" His attitude was very much, not every foul needs to be a free kick, let the boys play. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAZZAM Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Impressive to win all 3 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sheepyvillian Posted October 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2021 (edited) And to think, there are some who think we're a club in crisis. This array of talent amongst our youngsters and their confidence in expressing that talent is a product of the culture that is being instilled from top to bottom at Villa Park. It's reminiscent of the old boot room culture at Anfield, this is the version being built for the modern era. When you consider the average age of tonight's team, it's quite remarkable what these young men are producing. It can only bode well for what could turn out to be a very successful era indeed. You can guarantee that the manager has been the main architect in building this exciting approach to making Aston Villa the club it should be. Imagine, an Aston Villa team comprised of eleven, homegrown players. The way things are looking, it doesn't seem that far fetched. It really is something special what these owners have provided for our club. Hopefully, it won't be too long before we're reaping the rewards. Edited October 26, 2021 by sheepyvillian 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted October 26, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted October 26, 2021 Would be hilarious if we got to the final at Wembley. We'd sell out I reckon. Some past finals have seen a half empty Wembley. How many could we sell? I'd be really pissed off if I was a fan of a league 1/2 club that PL academies were playing in a competition my club might travel to Wembley for and win. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 These lads are winners, only u21 team bar wet spam to top the group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted October 26, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted October 26, 2021 14 minutes ago, sheepyvillian said: And to think, there are some who think we're a club in crisis. This array of talent amongst our youngsters and their confidence in expressing that talent is a product of the culture that is being instilled from top to bottom at Villa Park. It's reminiscent of the old boot room culture at Anfield, this is the version being built for the modern era. When you consider the average age of tonight's team, it's quite remarkable what these young men are producing. It can only bode well for what could turn out to be a very successful era indeed. You can guarantee that the manager has been the main architect in building this exciting approach to making Aston Villa the club it should be. Imagine, an Aston Villa team comprised of eleven, homegrown players. The way things are looking, it doesn't seem that far fetched. It really is something special what these owners have provided for our club. Hopefully, it won't be too long before we're reaping the rewards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirSteveUK Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 55 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: Just the eleven goals in three group games. \Rotherham have 15 - including 5 v ManCity tonight 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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