Lovely to see. Little youngsters with banners enjoying their match.
MANCHESTER UNITED U21 VS. MANCHESTER CITY U21
- Thread starter Gentleman Jim
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Great first half hour or so, after which we were poor in possession. Could have done with a Pearson or the likes in midfield really. Nonetheless some superb defending and impressive discipline to hold the lead. Joyce goes marching on.
Elite Development Squad my arse 
Good solid win for the youngsters. Poole looks an impressive player, as does TFM.
Good solid win for the youngsters. Poole looks an impressive player, as does TFM.
Definitely looked tiring towards the end. Bit boring game but did enough.
Ok game. We got some exciting young players imo.
Will Keane should get a chance with the first team. He looks like a pro. He could very well make it.
Will Keane should get a chance with the first team. He looks like a pro. He could very well make it.
Did Keane play full 90 min?
Not really true.Their best British talents might be still down the line but they have a lot of good foreign imports in the current U21s crop (some been out on loan).I don't think their coaching at U21s level has been that impressive.Their tactical play usually very predictable to me, focus on possession,passing but not doing a lot with it.
Poole is new Jones, good debut for a 17years old slightly out of position... decent performances from all players, liked that left hand side with Riley going forward a lot, shame Harrop got injured, would say he has a good chance if he stays fit
He did.
Damn. So no chance that he will be in the squad against Sunderland!
Probably not. Would love to see him in the squad though.
Ro'shawn williams keeps improving and really settled at this level and he's the youngest player on the pitch most of these games.
Between him, Mensah, Borthwick Jackson, Tuanzebe and now maybe Poole will be quite interesting who can make it how high ? Some talent there.
Between him, Mensah, Borthwick Jackson, Tuanzebe and now maybe Poole will be quite interesting who can make it how high ? Some talent there.
Sunderland won't be right for him I don't think. EL match squad and start against Shrews is best imo.
Who is number 5? Played left back tonight.
Joe Riley. usually a right back or right mid.
Fast as fook. Thought he was great.
Aye he has a great turn of pace, gets through so much running as well.
I honestly enjoyed that game more than most of the first team matches.
Great block from Poole right at the end. Him, Williams and Fosu Mensah were the standouts for me. And all still u18?
17, 17 & 18 if I heard correctly. Overkill in the centre back position though.
Very exciting prospects.
When did Will Keane turn 23!? he's older than Kane! Should definitely get some first team run outs this season, his form has been fantastic since coming back from Preston.
Give Keane a chance in the first team.
It's a shame, those knee injuries really robbed his teenage years. He's looking sharp again though which is great to see
Absolutely, I have to be honest - he completely slipped my mind post-Fergie and am surprised to see his name being banded about the Caf again. Great to see it though; if he can make it in the EPL, not necessarily for us, he'll have done brilliantly considering his injuries.
Just finished watching the match. Class finish from Rothwell, love that lad and Harrop too. RoShaun Williams was fantastic again and a strong debut by Poole. If at least a couple of Williams, Tuanzebe, TFM, CBJ, and maybe Poole don't make it then we'll have seriously fecked up. James Weir continues to have a great season, made some fantastic runs today and has really stepped his game up. Really entertaining match all around.
Ron Atkinson seems to have some sort of speech impediment where you laugh in between each word.
Ron Atkinson seems to have some sort of speech impediment where you laugh in between each word.
We were good in the first half and poor in the second half. City generally poor throughout. Both teams have excuses though - they had key men out, and so did we, namely Januzaj, Varela and Pereira. Not only were they missing but the reshuffle to fill their spots left us with some odd positional decisions. TFM was both wasted and uncomfortable at RB. Poole did alright at first but dropped right out of the game in the second half, understandable given his age. Once City got a hold of the ball a bit more in the second half and shored up their defence, Rothwell, Harrop and Weir seemed to struggle without Pereira anchoring their attacking moves.
Win's a win though, we were the better team overall and now we're top of the league, right?
Win's a win though, we were the better team overall and now we're top of the league, right?
Agree with this but should you be relying on Adnan and Varela to make a difference at this level? Surely they're just special guest stars?
The EDS League is a bit of a mess really. Players on loan, postponements all over the place, overage players using it to regain match fitness.
Nice to see the young players but it's all a bit of a dog's breakfast as a competition. I'm sure something better will be introduced eventually.
Disgusting.
You lot seriously call it that? It's like you want us to make fun of you.
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.../manchester-united-u21s-v-manchester-10876292
Erm, yes, that's what we call the team.
It's actually a far more accurate a description than under 21's especially given the team you put out against the mighty Norwich on Monday.
You couldn't make fun of me on your best day and my worst mate so don't even try.
Good Night.
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Care to explain?
Its called the u21 Premier League. It was a joke about that poncy name that those in charge of City found the need for, don't worry about it.
Ok no problem.