New Villa deal for Isaiah
29 Dec 2006 - 08:38:37
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- New Villa deal for Isaiah
Aston Villa teenager Isaiah Osbourne has penned a new deal with the club that will keep him at Villa Park until the end of the 2008-09 campaign.
The 19-year-old has broken into Villa's first-team squad this term, making his Premiership debut when coming on as a substitute in the 1-1 draw with Fulham two months ago.
He has since made six starts and two more appearances from the substitute's bench for Villa.
Boss Martin O'Neill is a big fan of the player, telling the club's official website: "There's no doubt that Isaiah has got potential. I'm very pleased with the way he's played.
"Young players do go up and down. For example, he played better at Everton than against Wigan the following week, but that's only to be expected.
"He's now played four or five games at first-team level and I'm very pleased with him.
"His hero is Patrick Vieira - not a bad one to aspire to! I like Isaiah. He's learning his trade and he's a good lad as well.
"His whole approach to the game is so refreshing and he's got really natural ability which is encouraging."