BBC pundit slams Aston Villa academy staff over Phil Foden nickname
We’re delighted to welcome former Aston Villa full-back Alan Hutton as our exclusive columnist. Each week he’ll be giving his views on the biggest talking…
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Aston Villa rising star Kerr Smith can follow in footsteps of Gareth Barry with first-team exposure
Over the past decade, the biggest roadblock for academy players rising through the ranks at Aston Villa is the physicality of the Premier League, but…
Kylian Mbappe 2.0 can burst onto scene at same time as new £8m Aston Villa development
Aston Villa are investing millions into improving their youth recruitment and development with the construction of a new inner-city academy that overlooks Villa Park. The…
Aston Villa in pole position to sign Aidan Borland, mooted Celtic transfer deal including add-ons
Aston Villa are closing in on the signing of young Celtic midfielder Aidan Borland, according to the Daily Record. The Scottish newspaper reported via their…
Caleb Chukwuemeka has missed his last Aston Villa chance with summer departure likely
Caleb Chukwuemeka’s time at Aston Villa looks like it is drawing to a premature end after a barren run of form while on loan at…
Three Aston Villa academy players who deserve contract extensions at Villa Park this summer
The Aston Villa Bodymoor Heath academy is full of top talents, but keeping hold of these youngsters and developing them into first-team stars is often…
Aston Villa should replicate Ollie Watkins Championship faith in academy graduate Cameron Archer
Eyebrows were raised when Aston Villa took a £28million punt on Championship forward Ollie Watkins in 2020, but considering the ease with which he adapted…
Aston Villa should cash in on Jaden Philogene amid European transfer interest
Aston Villa rising star Jaden Philogene has seen his stock rise significantly while on loan at Cardiff City this season and has several attractive European…
Omari Kellyman shows he can bridge first-team gap after behind-closed-doors success for Aston Villa
Omari Kellyman took a huge step towards bridging the gap from the Bodymoor Heath academy to first-team football at Aston Villa with a goal in…
Aston Villa to bring through ‘next generation’ as £8m development emerges nearby – BBC pundit
We’re delighted to welcome former Aston Villa full-back Alan Hutton as our exclusive columnist. Each week he’ll be giving his views on the biggest talking…
Aston Villa sensation Sil Swinkels ruled out for ‘long time’ with ACL injury
Aston Villa teenager Sil Swinkels has been dealt a crushing injury blow, with the 19-year-old suffering a torn ACL at Bodymoor Heath. Swinkels suffered the…
Lamare Bogarde can save Wes Edens and Nassef Sawiris millions at Aston Villa
Aston Villa academy gem Lamare Bogarde continues to defy expectations on loan at Bristol Rovers and could be one to watch if given a shot…
Louie Barry to become new Nathan Delfouneso at Aston Villa as wonderkid sparkle fades out
It doesn’t take doing any research to know that Louie Barry is the only Sutton Coldfield-born player Aston Villa have signed in their history from…
Tim Iroegbunam can deputise for Boubacar Kamara at Aston Villa next season after acquiring streetwise nature
The Championship can often be a baptism of fire for young loanees, but Aston Villa academy graduate Tim Ireogbunam has made this switch to professional…
Travis Patterson goalscoring return for Aston Villa Under-18s may reawaken Spurs transfer interest
Aston Villa academy prospect Travis Patterson made a goalscoring return to action for the Under-18s after a lengthy injury layoff – a cameo that might…
Cameron Archer goalscoring form at Middlesbrough highlights glaring Steven Gerrard mistake at Aston Villa
Cameron Archer continued his blistering form for Middlesbrough with a well-taken brace against former employers Preston on Saturday (18 March) – highlighting how badly he…
Josh Feeney and Jayden Barber show Aston Villa defence in safe hands after England youth call-up
Aston Villa academy duo Jayden Barber and Josh Feeney have been included in the England Under-18 squad for the upcoming international break – highlighting that…
Tommi O’Reilly can live up to Phil Foden nickname and rise the ranks at Aston Villa
Tommi O’Reilly is the latest Aston Villa youngster to rise through the ranks at the Bodymoor Heath academy and he possesses the ability to live…
Cameron Archer can prove Unai Emery wrong about Aston Villa loan decision with England Under-21s success
Cameron Archer and Jacob Ramsey have been rewarded for their fine form since graduating from the Aston Villa academy by being named in the England…
Viljami Sinisalo can challenge Robin Olsen for first-team spot next season after Unai Emery faith
Aston Villa academy goalkeeper Vijami Sinisalo has been given plenty of first-team exposure by Unai Emery lately and could be ready to take the reins…