Cole Brannigan signs new contract

Hot on the heels of Fletcher Boyd signing a new contract, the club has announced another starlet signing his future with the club as ex Linfield youth Cole Brannigan has put pen to paper on new terms. Cole, who joined from the Northern Irish giants in August 2023, made 50 appearances for the Youth Team across his first two seasons with Villa, scoring 19 goals, before being promoted to the reserve squad for the 2025-26 campaign. With 8 PL2 appearances this season and one goal, Cole has performed well despite the struggles of Jimmy Shan's team who sit 19th in PL2 and out of the Cups.

Full Player Profile: https://www.avfchistory.co.uk/aston-villa/reserve/cole-brannigan

Welcoming the news of the latest signee, Academy Manager Mark Harrison said:

“We are delighted to see Cole sign an extension to his contract.

“He was a key performer in the Under-18s last season, and played a significant part in their success with his goals and assists.

“He is a technically efficient, creative player who links and combines the game well.

“We look forward to seeing how he develops over the coming seasons.”

Not sure about the earrings mind.