24 hours in City academy – inside the talent factory that produces superstars

[ad_1] The Manchester Evening News spent the day at Manchester City’s academy as the Under-18s prepared for their FA Youth Cup semi-final. 05:00, 16 Apr 2026 A day in the life of a Manchester City academy footballer The stairs behind the reception area in Manchester City’s academy carry plaques on the wall of every player […]

City gain crucial advantage in academy battle with United

[ad_1] Manchester City Under-18s beat Sunderland on Tuesday afternoon to top the table with five games left to play Teddie Lamb scored again for Manchester City Under-18s Manchester City Under-18s leapfrogged Manchester United at the top of the Under-18s Premier League table after a thumping 4-1 win over Sunderland. Oliver Reiss made six changes from […]

Ryan McAidoo shows in FA Youth Cup why City coaches rate him so highly

[ad_1] Manchester City Under-18s beat Blackburn Rovers 4-1 to progress to the final of the FA Youth Cup, with Ryan McAidoo impressing again Ryan McAidoo scores against Blackburn Rovers Ryan McAidoo will not be a new name to many Manchester City fans. The 17-year-old winger made his senior debut in the FA Cup demolition of […]

Emile Heskey makes heartbreaking admission about his Man City sons’ careers

[ad_1] Manchester City academy stars Reigan and Jaden Heskey are hoping to follow in their father’s footsteps by playing at the top level. Emile Heskey pictured watching his son Reigan play for Manchester City in the UEFA Youth League(Image: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Former England and Liverpool striker Emile Heskey has admitted he didn’t encourage his […]