How did Big Willy do?
A bit clumsy and uncomfortable in possession, especially in the first half. Bad touches, hesitant on the ball etc.
But a much better second half, him and Aljofree dealt with their strikers very well. Kambwala played a big part in the attack that led to our penalty.
It feels like he has the tools to be better and more proactive on the ball as you see glimpses of it every now and then. Perhaps being away from playing for so long has taken its toll.
Bolton tonight. Should be a decent match.
Awful result but sadly not suprising. Our defence is bad enough against PL2 teams, so an almost full-strength top L1 side was never going to end well.
Aye, we'll be heading for some record goals conceded at that level if we're not careful.Player ratings from the match. Maxi Oyedele played well but the overall performance was so lazy. Players afraid to put a tackle in and couldn’t be bothered to run. It was just so easy at times for Bolton. Defensively we’re a shambles and it’s becoming a major concern at u21s level.
https://thepeoplesperson.com/2023/0...-wanderers-8-1-manchester-united-u21s-270144/
We've really struggled producing quality defenders for a very long time at youth level. Full back we've not been too bad at, Williams and Fernandez are decent enough and I still believe Laird would be a first-teamer if not for injuries. CBs is a different story though. 19 conceded in 6 games, 17 conceded in the last 3 is very concerning.Guess this helps explain why we went with the Evans/Reguillon loan deals instead of a short term promotion for one of the U21 defenders…
The injuries comment could be applied to Axel Tuanzebe and Teden Mengi. Both have had big injuries in the very early stages of their career which would have hampered their development. They were pretty much nailed on in being first team squad players (Axel especially) at a point in time.We've really struggled producing quality defenders for a very long time at youth level. Full back we've not been too bad at, Williams and Fernandez are decent enough and I still believe Laird would be a first-teamer if not for injuries. CBs is a different story though. 19 conceded in 6 games, 17 conceded in the last 3 is very concerning.
Aye, we'll be heading for some record goals conceded at that level if we're not careful.
That has completely shattered any glimpse of excitement I had about tomorrow's game. He should be getting an hour tomorrow, ahead of potentially 90 mins at Fulham.Can't understand why Mainoo is starting. He should be playing tomorrow
Yeah, was hopeful he’d be given the opportunity to grab a spot in the team. Hopefully he’ll just play 45 mins tonight and be on the bench tomorrowThat has completely shattered any glimpse of excitement I had about tomorrow's game. He should be getting an hour tomorrow, ahead of potentially 90 mins at Fulham.
Can't understand why Mainoo is starting. He should be playing tomorrow
That has completely shattered any glimpse of excitement I had about tomorrow's game. He should be getting an hour tomorrow, ahead of potentially 90 mins at Fulham.
He barely had a pre season before getting injured, you need to temper your expectations.Yeah, was hopeful he’d be given the opportunity to grab a spot in the team. Hopefully he’ll just play 45 mins tonight and be on the bench tomorrow
"The likes of" should include Mainoo.He barely had a pre season before getting injured, you need to temper your expectations.
The likes of Casemiro, Mount and Mejbri will be getting minutes tomorrow.
He barely had a pre season before getting injured, you need to temper your expectations.
The likes of Casemiro, Mount and Mejbri will be getting minutes tomorrow.
Absolutely no reason why he couldn't have played 45 mins tomorrow night.Agree, some management of expectations needed on here.No chance ETH would chance a young, inexperienced partially fit player.
appreciate the enthusiasm for youth but potential and youthful enthusiasm are not enough at Premier league level never mind UCL. Similar clamour for Garnacho previously who is nowhere near the required level still. Good impact player yes, regular starter no, long term world class player, I’m not convinced, yet he was put on a pedestal after a couple of substitute appearances.
patience required
