The Academy/Development squads watch thread 2024/25
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U18`s still going well- won 3-0 at Brighton on Saturday.
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U18`s drew 0-0 with Tottenham in a home match today.
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U21`s lost 2-1 at Sunderland on Sunday
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Royals and Racers U21`s lost 2-1 at Sunderland on Sunday
The lack of kuhl effect.
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maffff Not kuhl
Kuhl it, ok?
FA Youth Cup draw been made
Fulham or Bury v Reading or Sheffield United
http://www.thefa.com/news/competitions/fa-youth-cup/2015/dec/fourth-round-draw-111215#kKGjVY6qSVzVlBKi.99
Fulham or Bury v Reading or Sheffield United
http://www.thefa.com/news/competitions/fa-youth-cup/2015/dec/fourth-round-draw-111215#kKGjVY6qSVzVlBKi.99
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George Legg has been recalled early from his loan with Chesham.
Be interesting to see who was the prime mover behind that.
Be interesting to see who was the prime mover behind that.
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RG30 FA Youth Cup draw been made
Fulham or Bury v Reading or Sheffield United
http://www.thefa.com/news/competitions/fa-youth-cup/2015/dec/fourth-round-draw-111215#kKGjVY6qSVzVlBKi.99
Knocked out by Fulham again then...(aware I just jinxed the Blades game)
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And Blades now 1-0 up, massively against the run of play. Looks we have had a lot of chances so far, just not taken them.
35 minutes to go.
35 minutes to go.
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You just can't beat an injury time equaliser!
Osho sticks it in and we are set for another half hour.
Osho sticks it in and we are set for another half hour.
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Blades goalie sent off after 112, giving us a pen.
Sheff U have used all their subs already.
Sheff U have used all their subs already.
Reading up 2 - 1!! From the penalty spot. The Blades' keeper was sent off! About 10 minutes remaining!
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Easy easy easy
Sorry Platypuss - didn't mean to muscle in on your commentary. I only just caught the commentary for the final 15 minutes!
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Just logged in, well done the youngsters, great to hear some good news for once 
We were the better team by some way but made it hard for ourselves. The penalty was clear cut but the red card looked very harsh.
Largely agree with Nameless. We dominated the first half, looking totally comfortable, as if we were 3-0 up already. United just sat back and tried to stop us. We created a few chances, but missed them all. We used four strikers, which is great when you're counter-attacking, but today we could have used some genuine wingers (maybe Chatee or Denton) to help us break down the defence.
Second half, they got a goal against the run of play, we lost our composure, and the game became very scrappy. Goal from a set piece, extra time. We were in the ascendancy, despite using three U16s in midfield (albeit two England youth internationals), and although the red card was very harsh (even - gasp - wrong), we deserved to win. I know they're only boys, but I found the celebrations at the whistle overdone and unsportsmanlike, particularly as the United players were so dejected.
Some brief comments on individuals - won't r8 or ber8 in case any of them haven't learned not to read HNA? yet.
Southwood - pretty typical of our academy goalkeepers really, very good with the ball at his feet. Held onto some balls that the senior goalkeepers would have fumbled.
Akinwumni - nothing flashy, but a reliable presence at both ends. Provided width and crossed well.
Osho - very good on the ball, though had a tendency towards Hector-esque 50-yard chips to no-one. Quite quick. Took goal well.
Axel - tough. Long throws not nearly as dangerous as Sammi's. Good on the ball, but too ambitious with his shooting.
Richards - quick as anything, not troubled at all. I don't remember him doing much going forward, but there was one delightful flick.
Bennett - the water carrier. Steadying presence. Some runs forward presented others with opportunities, but doesn't quite have Kuhl's skill on the ball.
East - classy, good passing. Didn't get many opportunities to show off
Frost - great footwork led to most of our best chances. Not really a winger though, and his crossing needs work if he's going to stay there (hopefully he'll move inside)
Davis - this game wasn't for him. Did some nice things in the spells when he was positioned centrally, but he was anonymous whenever he was on the wing.
Smith - much more presence than I thought he had. Sometimes reluctant to shoot. Worked hard.
Barrett - probably typified our match. He was clearly the most talented player on the pitch. In the first half, he was constantly moving into space, coming really deep to get the ball, drifting wide - all over the place. He was playing great passes, dribbling almost like Pat Roberts, and taking most of our shots (although sometimes nicking the ball from team-mates). Second half, he missed a couple of early chances (one curling shot cannoned back off the bar - that deserved a goal), then they scored and he disappeared. He was clearly frustrated, and started to get a little petulant, having a go at officials and nipping at opponents. Some good play late on. He's clearly talented, but I don't know, his attitude tonight was all wrong. I think one of the centre backs should be captaining this side.
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Loader - rapid, but not involved much before his goal. I'd like to see more of him.
Coleman - like-for-like with East really. Good passing.
Holmes - some issues with positioning early on, but that's not surprising because he was out of position. Looked like a more gifted version of Bennett.
Paradoxically, I think we'd probably do better against a better side.
Second half, they got a goal against the run of play, we lost our composure, and the game became very scrappy. Goal from a set piece, extra time. We were in the ascendancy, despite using three U16s in midfield (albeit two England youth internationals), and although the red card was very harsh (even - gasp - wrong), we deserved to win. I know they're only boys, but I found the celebrations at the whistle overdone and unsportsmanlike, particularly as the United players were so dejected.
Some brief comments on individuals - won't r8 or ber8 in case any of them haven't learned not to read HNA? yet.
Southwood - pretty typical of our academy goalkeepers really, very good with the ball at his feet. Held onto some balls that the senior goalkeepers would have fumbled.
Akinwumni - nothing flashy, but a reliable presence at both ends. Provided width and crossed well.
Osho - very good on the ball, though had a tendency towards Hector-esque 50-yard chips to no-one. Quite quick. Took goal well.
Axel - tough. Long throws not nearly as dangerous as Sammi's. Good on the ball, but too ambitious with his shooting.
Richards - quick as anything, not troubled at all. I don't remember him doing much going forward, but there was one delightful flick.
Bennett - the water carrier. Steadying presence. Some runs forward presented others with opportunities, but doesn't quite have Kuhl's skill on the ball.
East - classy, good passing. Didn't get many opportunities to show off
Frost - great footwork led to most of our best chances. Not really a winger though, and his crossing needs work if he's going to stay there (hopefully he'll move inside)
Davis - this game wasn't for him. Did some nice things in the spells when he was positioned centrally, but he was anonymous whenever he was on the wing.
Smith - much more presence than I thought he had. Sometimes reluctant to shoot. Worked hard.
Barrett - probably typified our match. He was clearly the most talented player on the pitch. In the first half, he was constantly moving into space, coming really deep to get the ball, drifting wide - all over the place. He was playing great passes, dribbling almost like Pat Roberts, and taking most of our shots (although sometimes nicking the ball from team-mates). Second half, he missed a couple of early chances (one curling shot cannoned back off the bar - that deserved a goal), then they scored and he disappeared. He was clearly frustrated, and started to get a little petulant, having a go at officials and nipping at opponents. Some good play late on. He's clearly talented, but I don't know, his attitude tonight was all wrong. I think one of the centre backs should be captaining this side.
Subs
Loader - rapid, but not involved much before his goal. I'd like to see more of him.
Coleman - like-for-like with East really. Good passing.
Holmes - some issues with positioning early on, but that's not surprising because he was out of position. Looked like a more gifted version of Bennett.
Paradoxically, I think we'd probably do better against a better side.
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