Author Topic: Youth and Under 23 Thread (Read 12294086 times)

phil236849 · « **Reply #102520 on:** December 17, 2020, 09:10:31 pm »

Need another Welsh full back in the ranks - cheers!

dutchkop · « **Reply #102521 on:** December 18, 2020, 03:15:29 pm »

4th Round Youth FA Cup draw to be played before 31 Jan

Salford City or Tranmere Rovers or Manchester United v Liverpool or Sutton United or Camberley Town

terry_macss_perm · « **Reply #102522 on:** December 18, 2020, 06:27:55 pm »

Quote from: Chris~ on December 17, 2020, 04:04:03 pm

Owen beck

Was that Cain with the brilliant long pass that AOC scored from?

terry_macss_perm · « **Reply #102523 on:** December 19, 2020, 12:33:20 pm »

U18s currently 1-0 up at Derby after half an hour. Norris (pen).

terry_macss_perm · « **Reply #102524 on:** December 19, 2020, 01:25:24 pm »

Blair and Mabaya have put the Tricky Reds 3-1 up after Derby equalised before the break.

20 mins left.

HopefulRed · « **Reply #102525 on:** December 19, 2020, 04:42:48 pm »

U23s 3-3 late on against Spurs. Millar, Morton and Bearne with goals

HopefulRed · « **Reply #102526 on:** December 19, 2020, 05:44:23 pm »

If only it finished that way. They lost 3-4 after a very late Spurs goal in injury time. Oh well, we won the important one

NsRed · « **Reply #102527 on:** December 23, 2020, 01:30:27 pm »

Nice to see Harvey Blair back and scoring in his first 2 appearances after the hamstring injury. He was one of the standout performers in preseason for the youth sides so hopefully he regains his form.

Shame to see Balagizi injured again but I suppose it’s not the worst timing considering they have a few weeks ‘off’. On a more positive note, I’m not sure there’s a better potential midfield pairing than he and Mabaya in this age group I’m England. Both of those lads seem to have it all.

Kadafi · « **Reply #102528 on:** December 24, 2020, 12:43:56 pm »

Quote from: NsRed on December 23, 2020, 01:30:27 pm

Nice to see Harvey Blair back and scoring in his first 2 appearances after the hamstring injury. He was one of the standout performers in preseason for the youth sides so hopefully he regains his form.

Shame to see Balagizi injured again but I suppose it’s not the worst timing considering they have a few weeks ‘off’. On a more positive note, I’m not sure there’s a better potential midfield pairing than he and Mabaya in this age group I’m England. Both of those lads seem to have it all.

Blair has impressed me with his desire to run at defenders with the ball, attacking the open spaces between them. It's often led to him being fouled or having a shot on goal.

Balagizi seems to have another level to his game.
How would you describe Mabaya's game as he's been on the perifery of the team and has started out of position at RB a couple of times due to injuries?

There's a fair few talented players at the u18 level and the last few games has had a number of 16s year olds mixed in as well and the results have remained positive in the whole.

Raaphael · « **Reply #102529 on:** December 24, 2020, 09:06:07 pm »

Some England internationals in the younger age group? Who?

Suareznumber7 · « **Reply #102530 on:** December 24, 2020, 09:34:25 pm »

Article in the Athletic about Julian Ward's promotion says that Liam Miller and Sep Van denBerg are expected to both go out on loan in January.

RogerTheRed · « **Reply #102531 on:** December 27, 2020, 07:35:29 am »

Seem to be a couple of new lads on the way in. Anyone have any details? Read we are aiming to sort before 31/12 due to rule changes post Brexit.

Asam · « **Reply #102532 on:** December 27, 2020, 04:28:27 pm »

Quote from: Suareznumber7 on December 24, 2020, 09:34:25 pm

Article in the Athletic about Julian Ward's promotion says that Liam Miller and Sep Van denBerg are expected to both go out on loan in January.

Makes sense, neither are in the first team picture so some real world experience will only be good for them

NsRed · « **Reply #102533 on:** December 28, 2020, 03:45:04 pm »

Quote from: Kadafi on December 24, 2020, 12:43:56 pm

Blair has impressed me with his desire to run at defenders with the ball, attacking the open spaces between them. It's often led to him being fouled or having a shot on goal.

Balagizi seems to have another level to his game.
How would you describe Mabaya's game as he's been on the perifery of the team and has started out of position at RB a couple of times due to injuries?

There's a fair few talented players at the u18 level and the last few games has had a number of 16s year olds mixed in as well and the results have remained positive in the whole.

Sorry for the late reply mate.
Mabaya is first and foremost a powerful athlete and very direct. Whereas Balagizi right now is slightly more refined and plays at different speeds, Mabaya loves to run at defenders with power and pace. He’s played in midfield, wide forward and right back so far for the u18s. I’d suspect his long term future is higher up the pitch.

HopefulRed · « **Reply #102534 on:** December 29, 2020, 05:02:35 pm »

So what has happened to Liam Coyle? Promoted early to the U23s and just about permanently injured since? Now 21, having signed a new contract in the summer, and still not playing.

thaddeus · « **Reply #102535 on:** January 4, 2021, 11:11:22 am »

Some random news. A couple of lads I play senior football with are now salaried employees of Liverpool to identify and recruit young talent. The more interesting part is that they live and run a kids' soccer school in south Derbyshire so not exactly nearby.

From how they described it this is a new focus from the club and they're two of many new recruits. It sounds like a response to the ban on signing under 18s from the EU and an expectation that getting hold of the best English kids is going to be even more competitive.

Supermum04 · « **Reply #102536 on:** January 6, 2021, 12:43:40 pm »

Quote from: Raaphael on December 24, 2020, 09:06:07 pm

Some England internationals in the younger age group? Who?

jarrell England u18, Layton England u18, Issac mambaya England u17, Lee Jonas England u17, Luke chambers England u17. Think that the younger in the u18LFC

smurfinaus · « **Reply #102537 on:** January 7, 2021, 10:08:11 pm »

Billy vs Rhys in a foot race.... we have promising CB's are any of them actually reasonally quick?
Any attacking players who might get a sniff if we go youth in FA cup? Hows Glatzel going?

RyanBabel19 · « **Reply #102538 on:** January 8, 2021, 12:41:04 am »

What happened to Larouci? He looked excellent in pre season, then it seemed rumoured he would leave and after that I just haven't heard his mame at all

RogerTheRed · « **Reply #102539 on:** January 8, 2021, 06:06:33 am »

Bet fair , Skybet and Bet365 not showing our match. Looking forward to seeing a mixed team for us against their kids. FA will be gutted that what looked like another tough draw has turned into this!

ElPayaso · « **Reply #102540 on:** January 8, 2021, 07:46:27 am »

Quote from: RyanBabel19 on January 8, 2021, 12:41:04 am

What happened to Larouci? He looked excellent in pre season, then it seemed rumoured he would leave and after that I just haven't heard his mame at all

He's being ghosted since he's not signing a new contract.

dakid · « **Reply #102541 on:** January 8, 2021, 10:15:16 am »

Quote from: smurfinaus on January 7, 2021, 10:08:11 pm

Billy vs Rhys in a foot race.... we have promising CB's are any of them actually reasonally quick?
Any attacking players who might get a sniff if we go youth in FA cup? Hows Glatzel going?

Rhys probably wins that one. Layton Steward is for me the most exciting attacking player at the academy. Hopefully he at least makes the bench tonight.

HopefulRed · « **Reply #102542 on:** January 8, 2021, 01:04:56 pm »

Glatzel, and joe Hardy most probably still injured.

dakid · « **Reply #102543 on:** January 10, 2021, 07:28:21 pm »

Interesting that 16 year old Alphie Devine who scored on his debut for Spurs first team vs Marine this evening becomes their youngest ever player to make his debut for them. Also their youngest goalscorer but was released by Liverpool at 11.

disgraced cake · « **Reply #102544 on:** January 10, 2021, 11:27:07 pm »

Quote from: dakid on January 10, 2021, 07:28:21 pm

Interesting that 16 year old Alphie Devine who scored on his debut for Spurs first team vs Marine this evening becomes their youngest ever player to make his debut for them. Also their youngest goalscorer but was released by Liverpool at 11.

Take him back in a few years hopefully if he turns out to be any good, much to the dismay of Mourinho (if he's still there)

Ratboy3G · « **Reply #102545 on:** January 14, 2021, 02:15:29 pm »

Adam Lewis swaps France for League One in latest loan switch

https://www.thisisanfield.com/2021/01/adam-lewis-swaps-france-for-league-one-in-latest-loan-switch/?utm_source=webpush

HopefulRed · « **Reply #102546 on:** January 15, 2021, 08:53:50 pm »

Awonyi playing for Union Berlin on BT sport right now for anyone interested and able to watch. karius on the bench for them, as he has been for the whole season.

HopefulRed · « **Reply #102547 on:** January 16, 2021, 05:37:58 pm »

Millar scored in a 1-0 win for Charlton over Bristol Rovers. What a start to a loan!

Redman78 · « **Reply #102548 on:** January 16, 2021, 05:41:06 pm »

Another assist for Elliott today!

HopefulRed · « **Reply #102549 on:** January 16, 2021, 05:41:42 pm »

No, I take that back. bbc sport has him as the goal scorer but apparently he admitted he didn’t touch it so it was someone else’s goal direct from a corner kick

Hazell · « **Reply #102550 on:** January 16, 2021, 05:44:50 pm »

Quote from: HopefulRed on January 16, 2021, 05:41:42 pm

No, I take that back. bbc sport has him as the goal scorer but apparently he admitted he didn’t touch it so it was someone else’s goal direct from a corner kick

He's no Harry Kane is he?

Tobelius · « **Reply #102551 on:** January 16, 2021, 08:57:49 pm »

Quote from: HopefulRed on January 16, 2021, 05:41:42 pm

No, I take that back. bbc sport has him as the goal scorer but apparently he admitted he didn’t touch it so it was someone else’s goal direct from a corner kick

A reverse Kane then,like him already.

reddebs · « **Reply #102552 on:** January 18, 2021, 06:37:56 pm »

Mini derby tonight live on lfctv in 20mins if anyone's interested.

reddebs · « **Reply #102553 on:** January 18, 2021, 07:04:48 pm »

1-0 after 2mins.

reddebs · « **Reply #102554 on:** January 18, 2021, 07:37:55 pm »

1 a piece. Tyler Morton with the equaliser.

Robinred · « **Reply #102555 on:** January 18, 2021, 07:46:05 pm »

It’s like watching the first team at the moment - playing all the football, but very wasteful, and no luck either. Everton team is huge by comparison and given Unsy is coaching them, not in the tradition of school of science.

Fromola · « **Reply #102556 on:** January 18, 2021, 07:48:49 pm »

Quote from: Robinred on January 18, 2021, 07:46:05 pm

It’s like watching the first team at the moment - playing all the football, but very wasteful, and no luck either. Everton team is huge by comparison and given Unsy is coaching them, not in the tradition of school of science.

It wouldn't be Everton if they weren't a side of up-and-at-em grocks.

Robinred · « **Reply #102557 on:** January 18, 2021, 08:52:16 pm »

Quote from: Fromola on January 18, 2021, 07:48:49 pm

It wouldn't be Everton if they weren't a side of up-and-at-em grocks.

Well you can add to my former post a thuggish straight red for an Everton player, and some very odd refereeing.

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #102558 on:** January 18, 2021, 08:59:28 pm »

Quote from: Robinred on January 18, 2021, 08:52:16 pm

Well you can add to my former post a thuggish straight red for an Everton player, and some very odd refereeing.

Quelle surprise, they always act like thugs whichever age group they are.

bigal · « **Reply #102559 on:** January 18, 2021, 09:02:39 pm »

Quote from: Robinred on January 18, 2021, 08:52:16 pm

Well you can add to my former post a thuggish straight red for an Everton player, and some very odd refereeing.

Very odd. Amazed he gave even the very clear red card.