Author Topic: Youth and Under 23 Thread (Read 12292387 times)

reddebs · « **Reply #101240 on:** January 13, 2020, 08:36:06 pm »

One thing noticeable in comparison to watching Rhian at Swansea is how patient our lads are.

They pass and probe until they see an opening, Swansea were just blasting from anywhere and everywhere.

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Medellin · « **Reply #101241 on:** January 13, 2020, 08:40:37 pm »

U23's vs Southampton.

1-0 Elliot.

https://mobile.twitter.com/southamptonfc/status/1216799822017191937

2-0 Joe Hardy

https://mobile.twitter.com/southamptonfc/status/1216803058451197954

3-0 Hardy again..

https://mobile.twitter.com/southamptonfc/status/1216809713016414208

Escorcio · « **Reply #101242 on:** January 13, 2020, 08:54:36 pm »

Hands up towards the end of last season I didn't see Curtis Jones having "it", but his progress this season has been unreal

Lee1-6Liv · « **Reply #101243 on:** January 13, 2020, 08:55:00 pm »

5-0 now, Jones and Millar. Two good goals too.

Chris~ · « **Reply #101244 on:** January 13, 2020, 08:58:39 pm »

Jones is just so beyond this level now.

rojo para la vida · « **Reply #101245 on:** January 13, 2020, 08:59:24 pm »

Quote from: Escorcio on January 13, 2020, 08:54:36 pm

Hands up towards the end of last season I didn't see Curtis Jones having "it", but his progress this season has been unreal

He's got 'it' now. If he looks after himself and stays away from temptation, he's got the world at his feet. That goal oozed class.
Big mentions for Nico Williams, Elliot and Larouci too. This under 23 team is going to save us millions.

reddebs · « **Reply #101246 on:** January 13, 2020, 09:05:06 pm »

Best we've played all season but it's probably the first time all these players have been available together.

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Medellin · « **Reply #101247 on:** January 13, 2020, 09:06:18 pm »

Didn't see the game, did Clarkson play well?

Got high hopes for him..looks to have a lot of quality.

ThePeetmix · « **Reply #101248 on:** January 13, 2020, 09:08:42 pm »

Quote from: Medellin on January 13, 2020, 09:06:18 pm

Didn't see the game, did Clarkson play well?

Got high hopes for him..looks to have a lot of quality.

Played superbly. The whole 'midfield' of Jones, Elliott, Clarkson, Cain, Chirivella, Larouchi and Williams just completely dominated. Their pressing was on another level.

Mactavish · « **Reply #101249 on:** January 13, 2020, 09:11:14 pm »

Quote from: Chris~ on January 13, 2020, 08:58:39 pm

Jones is just so beyond this level now.

It was blindingly obvious wasn't it? Head and shoulders above anybody on the pitch. Would love us to wrap the league up early doors to give him and a couple of others some good minutes in the league.

ThePeetmix · « **Reply #101250 on:** January 13, 2020, 09:16:17 pm »

Quote from: Mactavish on January 13, 2020, 09:11:14 pm

It was blindingly obvious wasn't it? Head and shoulders above anybody on the pitch. Would love us to wrap the league up early doors to give him and a couple of others some good minutes in the league.

He'd start regularly for a lot of Prem sides now. Physically he's already there and has such amazing control of the football.

It's a similar situation to Trent. We've got to somehow find a way to get him playing games soon. Maybe the best opportunity might LW when we rotate.

reddebs · « **Reply #101251 on:** January 13, 2020, 09:23:14 pm »

So impressive from the lads tonight.

They are a joy to watch and probably our best group of academy graduates we've had for a while and they've not even graduated yet [emoji16]

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Coolie High · « **Reply #101252 on:** January 13, 2020, 09:26:04 pm »

A midfield three of Chrivella Cain and Clarkson is a group of wonderful technicians.

thaddeus · « **Reply #101253 on:** January 13, 2020, 10:19:14 pm »

Quote from: Escorcio on January 13, 2020, 08:54:36 pm

Hands up towards the end of last season I didn't see Curtis Jones having "it", but his progress this season has been unreal

After watching the first two Under 23 games this season - drubbings by Spurs and Chelsea - I was convinced there wasn't a single player amongst them. Shows what I know!!

Southampton's Under 23s are bottom of the league but still a great result.

Chelsea top and unbeaten so I'd expect they'll have a few more good players coming through soon. Man City are surprisingly only 10th out of 12.

catinthebag · « **Reply #101254 on:** January 13, 2020, 10:30:29 pm »

Quote from: Maldini on January 6, 2020, 10:06:40 am

Looks like Cameron Brannagan might be coming back to the PL, he seems to be doing very well at Oxford. From David Ornstein on The Athletic:

League One midfielder turning heads in Premier League and Championship

Cameron Brannagan dropped down to League One after leaving Liverpool but the midfielder is expected to begin climbing back up the ladder after an impressive season with Oxford United. He has attracted the attention of more than a dozen Championship sides and a couple in the Premier League.

Brannagan played nine times under Jurgen Klopp, who said the player had “everything you need” in a midfielder. “He’s strong, he’s clear, he’s cool,” said Klopp. But the 23-year-old left to gain regular first-team football and is showing his potential.

He has seven goals and has created the most open-play chances per 90 minutes of any player his age or under in League One. Of all midfielders, he has the most accurate passes in the final third and most key passes.

He only has 18 months left on his contract, so is set to cost about £1 million either in January or next summer.

Always saw him as a smart player who knows how to construct play and build passes into an attack. Would be great to see him have a good PL career.

Medellin · « **Reply #101255 on:** January 13, 2020, 10:31:47 pm »

Beauty!

https://mobile.twitter.com/ahmedifc/status/1216828009216344066

missis sumner · « **Reply #101256 on:** January 14, 2020, 08:16:49 am »

Quote from: dudleyred on January 13, 2020, 11:38:11 pm

Just seen the game v Wigan On Friday is local to me at Leyland. Will pop down weather permitting

Where is it, and where do you get tickets?

dudleyred · « **Reply #101257 on:** January 14, 2020, 08:53:04 am »

Quote from: missis sumner on January 14, 2020, 08:16:49 am

Where is it, and where do you get tickets?

It’s at the county ground Leyland. £3 pay on the gate. 7pm kick off

aspi1989 · « **Reply #101258 on:** January 14, 2020, 04:19:49 pm »

Quote from: dudleyred on January 14, 2020, 08:53:04 am

It’s at the county ground Leyland. £3 pay on the gate. 7pm kick off

Hadn't realised they were playing there. Local to me too so I will make the most of it and head down.

missis sumner · « **Reply #101259 on:** January 14, 2020, 10:25:26 pm »

Quote from: dudleyred on January 14, 2020, 08:53:04 am

It’s at the county ground Leyland. £3 pay on the gate. 7pm kick off

Cheers.

I'm working in Preston, so ideal Friday night entertainment really.

Bincey · « **Reply #101260 on:** January 17, 2020, 06:21:37 pm »

Another chance to see Hardy start up front for the U23 tonight. Also, Adam Lewis back among the subs.

Fordy · « **Reply #101261 on:** January 17, 2020, 07:37:19 pm »

Quote from: Bincey on January 17, 2020, 06:21:37 pm

Another chance to see Hardy start up front for the U23 tonight. Also, Adam Lewis back among the subs.

Is that Joe Gelhardt playing for them

Think we're interest in him.

reddebs · « **Reply #101262 on:** January 17, 2020, 07:41:18 pm »

Quote from: Fordy on January 17, 2020, 07:37:19 pm

Is that Joe Gelhardt playing for them

Think we're interest in him.

He's playing with the seniors mate so no he's not.

Fordy · « **Reply #101263 on:** January 17, 2020, 08:20:45 pm »

Quote from: reddebs on January 17, 2020, 07:41:18 pm

He's playing with the seniors mate so no he's not.

Yeah, they fast tracked him.

He's a talent that lad.

Bincey · « **Reply #101264 on:** January 17, 2020, 08:22:39 pm »

Got some experimental camera work going on in this game. All sorts of mad angles.

dudleyred · « **Reply #101265 on:** January 17, 2020, 08:47:38 pm »

Van den Berg is either playing below his level and taking his eye off the ball or he’s generally a bit sloppy with possession

She ive seen him he doesn’t stand out to me as ready to step up. Hoever looks more I more to me

Fordy · « **Reply #101266 on:** January 17, 2020, 10:02:28 pm »

Quote from: dudleyred on January 17, 2020, 08:47:38 pm

Van den Berg is either playing below his level and taking his eye off the ball or he’s generally a bit sloppy with possession

She ive seen him he doesn’t stand out to me as ready to step up. Hoever looks more I more to me

Yeah Van De Berg was really sloppy on the ball but giving him this season to get use to the English game.

Hoever looks a tops.

Suareznumber7 · « **Reply #101267 on:** January 17, 2020, 10:07:16 pm »

Quote from: dudleyred on January 17, 2020, 08:47:38 pm

Van den Berg is either playing below his level and taking his eye off the ball or he’s generally a bit sloppy with possession

She ive seen him he doesn’t stand out to me as ready to step up. Hoever looks more I more to me

He is only 17 right? Very few 17 year olds are ready to step up to the 1st team.

dudleyred · « **Reply #101268 on:** January 17, 2020, 10:16:30 pm »

Quote from: Suareznumber7 on January 17, 2020, 10:07:16 pm

He is only 17 right? Very few 17 year olds are ready to step up to the 1st team.

Thought he was older to be fair so quite right in what you say

Think I was fooled by his dozen or so starts in Holland

Suareznumber7 · « **Reply #101269 on:** January 17, 2020, 10:26:19 pm »

Quote from: dudleyred on January 17, 2020, 10:16:30 pm

Thought he was older to be fair so quite right in what you say

Think I was fooled by his dozen or so starts in Holland

Looks like he just turned 18 last month. Very young for a cb.

dakid · « **Reply #101270 on:** January 18, 2020, 09:36:40 am »

Ex red Emeka Obi scored against us I see.

So… Howard Philips · « **Reply #101271 on:** January 18, 2020, 12:08:03 pm »

Is the Baningime who scored on loan from Everton?

Sangria · « **Reply #101272 on:** January 18, 2020, 12:59:32 pm »

Quote from: So... Howard Phillips on January 18, 2020, 12:08:03 pm

Is the Baningime who scored on loan from Everton?

From wiki:

Beni Baningime
Personal information
Full name   Beni Tangama Baningime[1]
Date of birth   9 September 1998 (age 21)[2]
Place of birth   Kinshasa, DR Congo
Height   1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Playing position   Central midfielder
Club information
Current team
Everton
Number   34
Youth career
2007–2017   Everton
Senior career*
Years   Team   Apps   (Gls)
2017–   Everton   8   (0)
2019   → Wigan Athletic (loan)   1   (0)

reddebs · « **Reply #101273 on:** January 25, 2020, 09:33:51 am »

U18s v Sunderland on tv today @ 12.30pm

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reddebs · « **Reply #101274 on:** January 25, 2020, 12:39:45 pm »

1-0 Tom Hill with the goal.

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reddebs · « **Reply #101275 on:** January 25, 2020, 01:11:05 pm »

Ahahaha cheeky monkey Layton Stewart chip over the keeper after a long ball from Savage 2-0 the Reds.

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Theoldkopite · « **Reply #101276 on:** January 25, 2020, 01:56:22 pm »

3-0 Stewart I believe. I turned over to check the cricket score and missed it. No replays cos they’ve only got one camera. Bloody cheapskates

reddebs · « **Reply #101277 on:** January 25, 2020, 01:57:08 pm »

Quote from: Theoldkopite on January 25, 2020, 01:56:22 pm

3-0 Stewart I believe. I turned over to check the cricket score and missed it. No replays cos they’ve only got one camera. Bloody cheapskates

Yeah it was Stewart who scored mate.

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Theoldkopite · « **Reply #101278 on:** January 25, 2020, 02:21:40 pm »

Wow 4-1 Stewart. Cracking goal for his hat trick.

Edit 4-0......don’t know where I got their goal from!!!

reddebs · « **Reply #101279 on:** January 25, 2020, 02:22:16 pm »

Oh my word what a goal for his hat trick!!

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