MATCHWATCH : Arsenal U21s (h)

[tidus_mi2]

Been probably asked, but when is the date for the next round of this? And will it still be divided north vs north / south vs south?

The first two knockout rounds are divided by N/S and they started roughly a month after the group stages ended last season, so maybe it will be roughly the same this season.

[stealthpapes]

Been probably asked, but when is the date for the next round of this? And will it still be divided north vs north / south vs south?

Did just look - week commencing 4th December, and it remains regional until the QFs in the new year. Next round is seeded so can have an idea of which 7 teams we might get ...

[Snowflake Royal]

Great goal from Arsenal.

Nelson has NGW on toast, makes Holmes look daft and then sets it on a plate for a tap in.

3-2

Mukairu makes even worse decisions than Azeez.

[Ascotexgunner]

4-4-2

I guess its tough to tell but is that the same set up as in the league?

We've been a bit varied in the League with the stupid 4-2-2-2, 4-4-2, 4-1-4-1...

Looks much the same to more recent stuff.

I'd definitely play Vickers in place of Azeez in the league right now.

And could potentially see: Mbengue/Holmes in for Bindon
Kelv for Ballard
Craig for Hutch

Do you actually trust this clown of a manager to make those sensible changes.

[Sutekh]

Would this count as our first competitive win against Arsenal?

No not really as it's not a first team game from Arsenal's perspective. For the record I think Reading have previously beaten Arsenal in the London Cup during the 1940s war years.

[Snowflake Royal]

I guess its tough to tell but is that the same set up as in the league?

We've been a bit varied in the League with the stupid 4-2-2-2, 4-4-2, 4-1-4-1...

Looks much the same to more recent stuff.

I'd definitely play Vickers in place of Azeez in the league right now.

And could potentially see: Mbengue/Holmes in for Bindon
Kelv for Ballard
Craig for Hutch

Do you actually trust this clown of a manager to make those sensible changes.

Fuk no.

[Snowflake Royal]

Not much of an advantage ref.


Lol that's the softest penalty I've seen. There's contact but fuk me that looks like a dive.

[Snowflake Royal]

There's today's glorious chance not taken.

Dean should probably score there too.

[Sutekh]

Just a matter now of waiting for the inevitable.

[Snowflake Royal]

Knibbs on for NGW
Wing on for Wareham

Guessing Mbengue now at RB?

[Snowflake Royal]

No idea where Knibbs is supposed to be playing.

Looks like he's in a central midfield role part of a 3.

Knibbs 4-2, cracking finish.

[Royal Monkey]

Does Azeez brother look any better ?

[Hound]

No idea where Knibbs is supposed to be playing.

Looks like he's in a central midfield role part of a 3.

Knibbs 4-2, cracking finish.

Knibbs another who seems better in the cups. He and Kelv must have a hatful between them

[Royal_jimmy]

No more goals please

[Hound]

How has Holmes been?

[Snowflake Royal]

How has Holmes been?

Fine.

Nelson did him like a kipper when he tried to cover NGW, and he's got himself a yellow for a body check on a teen.

But ok.

[WestYorksRoyal]

How has Holmes been?

Fine.

Nelson did him like a kipper when he tried to cover NGW, and he's got himself a yellow for a body check on a teen.

But ok.

Can't criticise a L1 defender for getting rinsed by Reiss Nelson.

[Snowflake Royal]

How has Holmes been?

Fine.

Nelson did him like a kipper when he tried to cover NGW, and he's got himself a yellow for a body check on a teen.

But ok.

Can't criticise a L1 defender for getting rinsed by Reiss Nelson.

No it was great play.

[Snowflake Royal]

That's dreadful defending.

Didn’t look a pen but Dean may have had a kick out.

It's all a bit Mr Whippy on a 40 degree day.

[Pepe the Horseman]

Another shocking decision from the ref, great save.