Hull City A.F.C. Reserves and Juniors explained

Clubname:	Hull City A.F.C. Academy
Fullname:	Hull City Association Football Club Reserves and Juniors
Nickname:	The Young Tigers
Ground:	Various
Manager:	Conor Sellars (U21) Chad Gribble (U18)
League:	Professional Development League
Season:	2023–24
Position:	5th
Website:	https://www.wearehullcity.co.uk/club/academy/
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Hull City A.F.C. Reserves and Juniors refers to the academy setup of Hull City Association Football Club. This includes the club's Under-21 and Under-18 sides.^[1] The academy achieved Category Two status in 2015.^[1]

As of the 2024–25 season, the Under-21s compete in the U21 Professional Development League North Division.^[1] They also compete in the U21 Premier League Cup and the East Riding Senior Cup.^[1]

As of the 2024–25 season, the Under-18s compete in the U18 Professional Development League North Division.^[1] They also compete in the FA Youth Cup and the Under-18 Professional Development League Cup.^[1]

Grounds

The Young Tigers play their home fixtures at various grounds, but most often at the LNER Community Stadium in York.^[2] Other grounds include the home of the first team, the MKM Stadium, Dransfield Stadium in North Ferriby, and Bishop Burton College.^[2]

Players

Under-21 squad

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Out on loan

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Under-18 squad

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Management

Position	Name	Nat	Tenure	Ref
Under-21s Manager	Conor Sellars		July 2022 – Present	^[9]
Under-21s Assistant Manager	Billy Clarke		October 2023 – Present
Under-18s Manager	Chad Gribble		July 2023 – Present	^[10]
Under-18s Assistant Manager	David Meyler		July 2024 – Present	^[11]
Head of Academy Goalkeeping	Chris Butt		June 2024 – Present	^[12]

Notable former players

Name Nat Years Will Atkinson 1997–2006 Ellis Barkworth 2008–2016 Jack Barmby ?–2008 Dan Batty 2012–2016 James Bennett ?–2006 James Berry 2019–2020 Jarrod Bowen 2014–2017 Sonny Bradley 2008–2013 Gary Bradshaw ?–2000 Steve Burton ?–2002 Michael Byron ?–2006 Tom Cairney 2007–2009 Harvey Cartwright 2015–2019 Billy Chadwick 2011–2019 Josh Clackstone ?–2016 Max Clark 2006–2014 Liam Cooper 2002–2008 Mark Cullen 2008–2013 Jamie Devitt ?–2008 Clayton Donaldson 2000–2002 Danny East 2003–2011 Yann Ekra 2008–2010 Danny Emerton 2008–2010 Nicky Featherstone ?–2006 Brandon Fleming 2008–2017 Russell Fry ?–2002 Jacob Greaves 2008–2019 Matty Jacob 2009–2024 Dan James 2006–2014 Ryan Kendall ?–2009 Keane Lewis-Potter ?–2019 Danny Lupano 2019–2021 Jonny Margetts ?–2012 Robbie McKenzie 2007–2017 Nathan Peat ?–1999 Matty Plummer 1998–2006 Simon Russell ?–2002 Ahmed Salam 2011–2020 Andy Smith 2011–2021 Conor Townsend 2001–2011 Josh Tymon 2011–2016 Rory Watson 2009–2014 Ben Wilkinson 2005–2006 Dean Windass 1984–1988 Scott Wiseman ?–2003

See also

• Hull City A.F.C.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Academy. Hull City A.F.C.. 13 August 2024.
2. News: Under-21s 2024/25 Fixtures. 11 August 2024. Hull City A.F.C.. 13 August 2024.
3. Web site: Under-21s. Hull City A.F.C.. 11 August 2024.
4. News: Kyle Fanning joins Bridlington Town on loan. 5 August 2024. Hull City A.F.C.. 11 August 2024.
5. News: Sandat completes Wealdstone loan. 2 August 2024. Hull City A.F.C.. 3 August 2024.
6. News: Gray joins Barton Town on work experience. 17 August 2024. Hull City A.F.C.. 17 August 2024.
7. News: Mills joins Bohemians on loan. 22 February 2024. Hull City A.F.C.. 22 February 2024.
8. Web site: Under-18s. Hull City A.F.C.. 13 August 2024.
9. News: Conor Sellars joins as new U23 Lead PDP Coach. 6 July 2022. Hull City A.F.C.. 13 August 2024.
10. News: Gribble joins Hull City Academy staff. 28 July 2023. Hull City A.F.C.. 13 August 2024.
11. News: Meyler promoted to U18s assistant. 10 July 2024. Hull City A.F.C.. 13 August 2024.
12. News: Butt becomes Head of Academy Goalkeeping. 12 June 2024. Hull City A.F.C.. 13 August 2024.