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PL2: Manchester United vs Reading
- Thread starter RedMachine03
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Reading go 1-0 up.
Our youngsters are not looking that good tbh.
Our youngsters are not looking that good tbh.
This is mostly the same players that won the U23 Championship last season. The lack of a proper manager is the real problem.
Not even close. Januzaj, Perieira, Will keane, Wilson, Pearson, Rothwell, Riley, Weir, CBJ and others I cant remember all played for these at some point last season.
Hugely different squad this time around and nowhere near as talented.
Going to emulate Leicester and get relegated after winning the league at this rate.
It is 2:0 to Reading but it could have been much worse. Relegation is certainly not out of the question.
I know its not directly related to this game, but why are everton doing well? and decent players in there?
Januzaj, Keane, Wilson, Pearson and Rothwell was involved in small parts of the season, but spent most of the season either on loan or injured.
Riley was adjusting to his new position, while CBJ and Pereira was involved with the first team most of the season. So the only mainstay is James Weir. Although a good player, I have a hard time believing that he was the linchpin that kept the team together.
None did play all season but a number of them where all playing together at various times which made a big step up in quality compared to thus lot. Also I forgot TFM.
I'd imagine a line up like O'Hara - Warren,Tuanzebe,Scott,Mitchell - McTominay,Kehinde - Harrop,Gribbin,Buffonge - striker would have fair much better. Good thing is we certainly will have much better balance and depth next season, and hopefully with a genuine manager.
They don't need to be mainstays to make an impact. Powell only played like 4 games but he also scored about 4 goals. Goals that haven't been replaced. So even in 4 games Powell made a big difference winning is matches that we aren't winning this season. Jeans scored 10 goals in 8 games and that is what twice as much as our top scorer? Weir was fantastic last season too, often our best player.
So even if they didn't play every game, the games they did play they were game winners. There is no one in the current squad capable of changing a game other than harrop and some of the new promotions who are still adjusting to the level though.
Soooooo much deadwood in this teams it's a disgrace. Warren Joyce deserves so much more credit than he gets.
How on earth this team has been allowed to play the without a proper striker is beyond me. Nicky Butt shouldn't be anywhere near the coaching side too, I'm not sure what good he's done coaching these sides.
Wouldn't suprise me if this team end up getting relegated
How on earth this team has been allowed to play the without a proper striker is beyond me. Nicky Butt shouldn't be anywhere near the coaching side too, I'm not sure what good he's done coaching these sides.
Wouldn't suprise me if this team end up getting relegated
My point is that the "spine" of the team is playing this year , with the exception of TFM
Fair enough
I do think Warren was underrated on here though, and I can't imagine he would allow the "whatever"-attitude some of the players have displayed this season.
What spine? If you look at the 11 most played players in each season only 4 are the same. Riley is gone on loan now so only harrop, Redmond and willock left. So the spine isn't really there and we also don't have the bigger talents even playing bit part roles.
Warren was rated highly by most youth followers. We saw some similar performances early in the season as well however while he was stil here.
Would like to see the older U18's like Hamilton, Boonen, Buffonge and Bohui being given starts as some of the current players are finished at the club and probably know their contracts will not be renewed.
Even O'Conner and Gomes despite their tender years should be playing as they have the quality to step up although they will struggle with the physicality initially.
TFM should play the rest of the season as he is not getting any first team game time and the team must avoid relegation.
Also bring back CBJ ffs as he is playing for Wolves U23's instead of ours.
Even O'Conner and Gomes despite their tender years should be playing as they have the quality to step up although they will struggle with the physicality initially.
TFM should play the rest of the season as he is not getting any first team game time and the team must avoid relegation.
Also bring back CBJ ffs as he is playing for Wolves U23's instead of ours.
At least 8-9 of the current U18s will step up to the U23s next season (with the likes Gomes and O'Connor surely will be promoted ahead of time) I can't image many of the older U23s being retained, if any.
Mitchell, Tuanzabe, Henderson, Williams, Gribbin and perhaps Poole should be kept for next season.
Henderson,
O'Conner, Tuanzabe, Williams, Mitchell,
Whelan, Hamilton,
Gribbin, Gomes, Buffonge,
Bohui.
It is a very young team and we could maybe retain Willock and Harrop for experience to help the younger players.
Would be more like
Henderson
Osolunde/Warren, Tuanzebe/O'Connor, Williams/Poole, Mitchell
Kehinde Scott/Hamilton
Buffonge Gribbin Gomes/Boonen
Dearnley/Bohui
There are still good depth with the likes of Kenyon and Whelan really to make impact. I would be very surprise if Willock and Harrop are still here next season. They are going to turn 22 during the season and with zero first team experience.Osolunde/Warren, Tuanzebe/O'Connor, Williams/Poole, Mitchell
Kehinde Scott/Hamilton
Buffonge Gribbin Gomes/Boonen
Dearnley/Bohui
They are now playing U-23s, no longer U-21s. Playing against more experienced, physically developed players than previously. This U-23 squad is a lot smaller than last years' too. Next season should see 14 × 18-year old players in the U-23s including 7 attackers (#7,#9,#10 or #11). So they should be more of a goal threat.
The change in age group hasn't change do anything. The teams are still as experienced and developed as they were when it was called u21. The league isn't just packed with experienced 22 and 23 year olds all of a sudden. All teams are still loaded with the usual teenagers.
Don't like seeing our champions on the verge of relegation. Unbelievable that a replacement coach still hasn't been brought in. Also agree with comments that TFM should be getting games here and CBJ recalled. Maybe even play Rashford up front for them at times to keep his form and fitness up.
United U23's are now in the relegation zone. If Leicester win their game in hand we will be bottom
Getting relegated could have a knock on effect on the development of current U18 players who will be moving up to the U23s next season. This due to facing less quality and challenging opposition.
Time to bring some big guns out and ensure we stay up.
Time to bring some big guns out and ensure we stay up.