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Hull City A.F.C. Academy
Youth teams of Hull City A.F.C.
Youth teams of Hull City A.F.C.
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|---|---|
| clubname | Hull City A.F.C. Academy |
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| fullname | Hull City Association Football Club Academy |
| nickname | The Young Tigers |
| ground | Various |
| manager | Conor Sellars (U21s) |
| Vacant (U18s) | |
| league | Professional Development League |
| season | 2024–25 |
| position | PDL North, 4th of 11 (U21s) |
| PDL2 North, 8th of 11 (U18s) | |
| website | https://www.wearehullcity.co.uk/club/academy/ |
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Vacant (U18s) PDL2 North, 8th of 11 (U18s)
Hull City A.F.C. Academy refers to the youth setup of Hull City Association Football Club. This includes the club's Under-21 and Under-18 sides. The academy achieved Category Two status in 2015.
As of the 2024–25 season, the Under-21s compete in the U21 Professional Development League North Division. They also compete in the U21 Premier League Cup and the East Riding Senior Cup. Meanwhile, the Under-18s compete in the U18 Professional Development League North Division. They also compete in the FA Youth Cup and the Under-18 Professional Development League Cup.
Grounds
The Young Tigers play their home fixtures at various grounds, but most often at the LNER Community Stadium in York. Other grounds include the home of the first team, the MKM Stadium, Dransfield Stadium in North Ferriby, and Bishop Burton College.
Players
Under-21 squad
Out on loan
Under-18 squad
2nd Year) (2nd Year) (1st Year) (1st Year) (2nd Year) (2nd Year) (2nd Year) (2nd Year) (2nd Year) (2nd Year) (1st Year) (1st Year) (2nd Year) (2nd Year) (1st Year) (1st Year) (2nd Year) (2nd Year) (1st Year)
Management
| Position | Name | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Academy Manager | ENG Richard Naylor | |
| Head of Emerging Talent | WAL Emyr Humphreys | |
| Head of Academy Coaching | ENG Alex Ackerley | |
| Head of Academy Goalkeeping | ENG Chris Butt | |
| Head of Academy Physical Performance | ENG Kieran Smith | |
| U21s Head Coach | ENG Conor Sellars | |
| U21s Assistant Head Coach | Vacant | |
| U18s Head Coach | Vacant | |
| U18s Assistant Head Coach | ENG Mark Beard | |
| Academy Physiotherapist | ENG Duncan Robson | – |
|}
Notable former players
| Name | Nation | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Anderson | ENG ENG | 2005–2006 |
| Will Atkinson | ENG ENG | 1997–2006 |
| Dan Batty | ENG ENG | 2012–2016 |
| James Berry | ENG ENG | 2019–2020 |
| Adam Bolder | ENG ENG | 1996–1998 |
| Jarrod Bowen | ENG ENG | 2014–2017 |
| Sonny Bradley | ENG ENG | 2008–2013 |
| Tom Cairney | SCO SCO | 2007–2009 |
| Max Clark | ENG ENG | 2006–2014 |
| Liam Cooper | SCO SCO | 2002–2008 |
| Mark Cullen | ENG ENG | 2008–2010 |
| Jamie Devitt | IRL IRL | 2006–2008 |
| Clayton Donaldson | JAM JAM | 2000–2002 |
| Danny East | ENG ENG | 2003–2011 |
|
| Name | Nation | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Nicky Featherstone | ENG ENG | 1997–2006 |
| Brandon Fleming | ENG ENG | 2008–2017 |
| Jacob Greaves | ENG ENG | 2008–2019 |
| Matty Jacob | ENG ENG | 2009–2024 |
| Dan James | WAL WAL | 2006–2014 |
| Keane Lewis-Potter | ENG ENG | 2015–2019 |
| Robbie McKenzie | ENG ENG | 2007–2017 |
| Harry Ngata | NZL NZL | 1987–1989 |
| Andy Payton | ENG ENG | 1983–1985 |
| Andy Smith | ENG ENG | 2011–2021 |
| Conor Townsend | ENG ENG | 2001–2011 |
| Josh Tymon | ENG ENG | 2011–2016 |
| Dean Windass | ENG ENG | 1984–1988 |
| Scott Wiseman | GIB GIB | 2001–2003 |
|}
References
References
- "Academy". Hull City A.F.C..
- (11 August 2024). "Under-21s 2024/25 Fixtures". Hull City A.F.C..
- "Under-21s". Hull City A.F.C..
- (8 July 2025). "R. Coyle joins Boston on loan". Hull City A.F.C..
- "Under-18s". Hull City A.F.C..
- (23 August 2024). "Gribble leaves Hull City Academy". Hull City A.F.C..
- (24 July 2024). "Brown joins Hull City Academy". Hull City A.F.C..
- (21 November 2024). "Ackerley joins as Head of Academy Coaching". Hull City A.F.C..
- (12 June 2024). "Butt becomes Head of Academy Goalkeeping". Hull City A.F.C..
- (24 June 2025). "Academy Matters: Kieran Smith". Hull City A.F.C..
- (6 July 2022). "Conor Sellars joins as new U23 Lead PDP Coach". Hull City A.F.C..
- (20 June 2025). "Clarke leaves Hull City Academy". Hull City A.F.C..
- (29 May 2025). "Meyler moves to Cork". Hull City A.F.C..
- (22 November 2024). "Beard joins PDP Coaching Staff". Hull City A.F.C..
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