The most exciting FA Youth Cup side ever?

lysglimt said:
Cleverley played leftback after coming back from a long time out with a knee-injury. Once he moved to central midfield - he looked quite good and I remember he scoret 2 good goals in an awaygame at Bolton
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Even then IMO he didn't really stand out, he just looked an OK player and in fact Sam Hewson almost looked a better talent. Hewson's now playing Icelandic non-league or something.
 
marjen said:
Basically a Johan Cruyff in the making.

I thought of the two of them, when I used to follow the reserves a bit closer, Drinkwater was the stand-out actually, even when Cleverley was moved up the pitch.

I remember him scoring an absolute howler at Bolton, but I never thought he'd be the one to make the step-up.

Just goes to show what I know I guess.
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Thought the exact same myself. Felt he was the by far the more naturally talented player.

As you said shows what we know!!!
 
He might be more naturally gifted. Drinkwater's had his progress hampered by injuries and Cleverley, like Ole, seems to be a product of extreme dedication as much as God given talent. Obviously, how much they're willing to sacrifice to make it is something we as outsiders know little about, and that's why this prediction game is so tricky.
 
lysglimt said:
I just glanced through the DOB of our u18 players to see who could participate in next years FA Youth Cup - and that could easily be one of the best youth-sides we have ever had - especially in midfield and attack

We could theoretically have a side with:

Barmby - Rudge - Rothwell - Dæhli in midfield
Januzaj and Ferreira on top

And now I have left out Gorre, Harrop, McNair, Pearson, Byrne and Wilson to mention some.

In terms of pure footballing skills - those 6 is probably the most talented attacking line-up we have had since the Beckham-generation. In my opinion maybe even better than last years winners (but that side had more strength)

Opinions ?
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Our teams in the 1950's...1964, 1982 and 1992 were much better sides....
 
Apparently Januzaj is out for the season which is a big loss
 
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