Absolute stonker!
Cheers to all the lads who kept me updated through the game, couldn't get a stream at all tonight!
Cheers to all the lads who kept me updated through the game, couldn't get a stream at all tonight!
FA Youth Cup
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Man, what a goal by Pogba. Fantastic technique. I used to dream of being able to strike a football like that.
He really needs to bulk up though. Otherwise he'll keep getting injured in goal celebrations.
He really needs to bulk up though. Otherwise he'll keep getting injured in goal celebrations.
Paul Paul Pogba
He's better than Gerrard, and Fabregas too
And pisses on Didier Drogba
He's better than Gerrard, and Fabregas too
And pisses on Didier Drogba
Anyone see Fergie's interview about the current crop last night? I thought it was quite interesting, he completely downplayed his expectations but at the same time he had a very wry smile. He almost winked saying theres a few there with good ability!
I think after the disappointment in the youth cup over the last 3 years the club are downplaying expectations somewhat.
Pogba looked miles ahead of his age group last night. The thing that impresses me most is his overall ability.
I think after the disappointment in the youth cup over the last 3 years the club are downplaying expectations somewhat.
Pogba looked miles ahead of his age group last night. The thing that impresses me most is his overall ability.
He was taking the piss towards the end, wasn't he?
Hopefully he'll get a few reserve games in the coming months.
Shit, Pogba is the business!
So what did he actually say? Did he say anything about any players in particular.
This is the best youth side we have had in years.
He didn't say a lot, he mentioned Cofie, Keane, Pogba and Morrison from what I remember. He also said you need a good goalkeeper to win it (maybe a reference to the error by Devlin last year v Blackburn?).
Last years side was better in my opinion as it was more balanced and the Welbeck/Macheda one v Chelsea a couple of years back was also very good.
And Tunnicliffe Sir Alex
I think though as a group we're very strong even though we've loaned players out and chopped and changed we can add players in. Great to watch, just frustrating the fixtures are so inconsistant
I think we're a bit vulnerable at the back and there isn't any keeper that fills you with too much confidence. They can be very exciting to watch though, should be a great game midweek v West Ham.
They are at home tomorrow at 11am v Wolves I think, will probably be a much changed line-up from the youth cup side.
They are at home tomorrow at 11am v Wolves I think, will probably be a much changed line-up from the youth cup side.
Other than the last 5-10mins I thought Thorpe was excellent again. A very exciting prospect who seems to go under the radar more often than not....
Thorpe is an excellent prospect, and I quite like the balance of him and Fornasier. We don't seem to defend too well as a team and there's been quite a few sloppy errors.
I disagree - it's not an exceptionally good youth side - but there are many very good players in the side.
Johnstone conceedes too many soft goals...
In defense only Thorpe is generally very good
Centrally the team is very strong - but on the flanks we aren't very good
how far in terms of youth are you going? The teams change so much it's very difficult to get consistancy but we've a number of stand out players. We do have a number onloan as well obviously
Includes the quotes about the players referred to previously in this thread:
Boss backs U18s cup bid
Sir Alex Ferguson believes United have a good chance of winning the FA Youth Cup this season, for what would be the fourth time in his tenure at Old Trafford.
The Reds have a great history in the competition, having won it on more occasions than any other club – nine - including the first five years from its inception in 1953 when Sir Matt Busby’s famous Babes were unbeatable.
Sir Alex recognises the importance of the competition and hopes Paul McGuinness’s young charges can build on last week's third-round victory over Portsmouth by winning away at West Ham on Wednesday night (19 January).
“We have a decent team with one or two excellent players,” Sir Alex told MUTV. “I think we’re strong in the strikers department for example, where we have William Keane and John Cofie. Then we’ve got Paul Pogba and Ravel Morrison [in midfield]… we have a chance this year, we’re hopeful [of winning it].”
The boss acknowledges its eight years since United went all the way in the FA Youth Cup – and will no doubt be aware that arch-rivals Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool (twice) and Manchester City have all had their names etched on it in the intervening period.
“Kieran Richardson was in the team when we last won the Youth Cup, in 2003,” he recalled. “Before then we won it with Phil Neville and John Curtis in 1995, and of course, with the 1992 team. Let’s hope we have a good run this year.”
The match is live on MUTV. Coverage starts 18:30 GMT (KO 19:00 GMT).
Boss backs U18s cup bid
Sir Alex Ferguson believes United have a good chance of winning the FA Youth Cup this season, for what would be the fourth time in his tenure at Old Trafford.
The Reds have a great history in the competition, having won it on more occasions than any other club – nine - including the first five years from its inception in 1953 when Sir Matt Busby’s famous Babes were unbeatable.
Sir Alex recognises the importance of the competition and hopes Paul McGuinness’s young charges can build on last week's third-round victory over Portsmouth by winning away at West Ham on Wednesday night (19 January).
“We have a decent team with one or two excellent players,” Sir Alex told MUTV. “I think we’re strong in the strikers department for example, where we have William Keane and John Cofie. Then we’ve got Paul Pogba and Ravel Morrison [in midfield]… we have a chance this year, we’re hopeful [of winning it].”
The boss acknowledges its eight years since United went all the way in the FA Youth Cup – and will no doubt be aware that arch-rivals Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool (twice) and Manchester City have all had their names etched on it in the intervening period.
“Kieran Richardson was in the team when we last won the Youth Cup, in 2003,” he recalled. “Before then we won it with Phil Neville and John Curtis in 1995, and of course, with the 1992 team. Let’s hope we have a good run this year.”
The match is live on MUTV. Coverage starts 18:30 GMT (KO 19:00 GMT).
Our 03-winners had quite a few decent players
Kieran Richardson, Phil Bardsley, Paul McShane, David Jones, Sylvan Ebanks-Blake and Tom Heaton those who did best
Collett could have gone far - Mark Howard is doing well in Denmark - and a few players who play in the lower divisions like Picken, Johnson and Poole - and a few who are out of the league system.
Kieran Richardson, Phil Bardsley, Paul McShane, David Jones, Sylvan Ebanks-Blake and Tom Heaton those who did best
Collett could have gone far - Mark Howard is doing well in Denmark - and a few players who play in the lower divisions like Picken, Johnson and Poole - and a few who are out of the league system.
Anyone going to the game tomorrow night.
I am, and I am really looking forward to it.
It is also live on MUTV. KO at 7pm.
I am, and I am really looking forward to it.
It is also live on MUTV. KO at 7pm.
Yup I'll be there
Yeah, I should be going too. Going to buy the tickets at the gate, not expecting much of a rush.
Team versus West Ham: Johnstone; M Keane, Thorpe (c), Fornasier, Blackett; Cole, Tunnicliffe, Pogba, van Velzen; Cofie, W Keane. Subs: Jacob (gk), Fryers, Lingard, Massacci, Hendrie.
Same as against Pompey so.
Same as against Pompey so.
Yep, same team and squad as last time
Bench: Fryers, Jacob, Lingard, Massacci, Hendrie.
Bench: Fryers, Jacob, Lingard, Massacci, Hendrie.
I never watch the youth team, only the reserves, but I'll keep an eye on this match while working. I'd appreciate if someone could say something about who the most promising players are, and what sort of players they are.
Anyone have a stream of MUTV?
SAF said if we progress the next home tie will be at Old Trafford.
@ Laph
You should have seen most of the best players already featuring for the reserves - Will Keane, Pogba, Thorpe, Tunnicliffe and Cofie.
@ Laph
You should have seen most of the best players already featuring for the reserves - Will Keane, Pogba, Thorpe, Tunnicliffe and Cofie.
If anyone has, a pm would be much appreciated.
Not a better motivation, then.
Looking forward to this. Haven't been able to catch the U18s this season much.
Yeah, but I watched the reserves more last season, so haven't seen much of Pogba, and Keane only for a game or two.
Of course names like Fornasier and Pogba are well known to me, since their transfers made more noise than the Brits'. Has Pogba justified the ***ping directed at him? Who is van Velzen? Who are your three "favourites" in the line-up? (I expect Pogba and Will Keane to be two of them, heard lots of good things about both of them, and they look promising from the little I've seen.)
Good run by Cofie. Lots of pace.
Do clubs sell tickets to these (given they're at big stadiums)?
Has Larnell Cole, shot up a bit? He looks a lot taller than when I last see him play.
Streamies?
Lovely turn there.
Thanks everyone.
Very impressed with Larnell Cole so far.
Geez OTP, I gave you a site to bookmark less than a couple hours ago.
How on earth is that not a yellow?
For people who don't recognise them all - that's the 1 to 11 kit number order tonight - yes?