Aston Villa reveal plans for new 'inner-city football academy' The new academy will serve the club's youth players and be located opposite Villa Park 11:50, 20 MAY 2021 The new 3G pitches would be built next to Villa Park Keep on top of the Villa - sign up here for free AVFC updatesInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice Aston Villa look set to expand their operations by constructing a brand new 'inner-city football academy' next to Villa Park.