U18s: Manchester United vs. Blackburn

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The best football team at Manchester United goes again today. KO at 11:00 am today, live on MUTV.

Blackburn has 3 former United youngsters on Lewis Thompson, Danny Butterworth and Matt Campbell.
 
Finally, watching a Man Utd-team playing some lovely football! Looking forward to see that front 4 with Gribbin coming in.
 
Adisa said:
Why is Burkhart on the bench?
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Because both Whelan and Hamilton are available today so we have to shift Buffonge to the wing, and this is only way that you can fit in Gomes, Boonen and Chong for the remaining spots.
 
Both Lewis Thompson and Butterworth start for Blackburn (Butterworth is their top scorer). Campbell on the bench.
 
Gomes playing a little like Rooney today. Some beautiful cross field balls but his first touch has been a bit off so far. Taking up some good positions though.
 
O'Connor could be playing senior football for Ireland by 18/19.

He's very good at every aspect of the game.
 
Despite the scoreline I don't think they're in their full gear today.They can do even better.
 
For you guys following the u-18's, how big of a talent do you reckon Chong is? One that will make it you think?
 
SwansonsTache said:
For you guys following the u-18's, how big of a talent do you reckon Chong is? One that will make it you think?
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He has a similar tendency as Rashford to be "overconfident" on their pace sometimes (insist on using pure pace in occasions that it's impossible to go past opponents). If he can sort that out plus improving his decision making he'll have a massive future on the game.
 
SwansonsTache said:
For you guys following the u-18's, how big of a talent do you reckon Chong is? One that will make it you think?
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Too early to say.

He is clearly talented. He's shown real quality at times, but can also be quiet.

He's only been at the club a few weeks. We'll know more in a year's time.

Gomes and O'Connor are the two standout players. Buffonge is a good player also, but he's 20 months older.
 
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It's so depressing to watch this then watch the first play some drab reactive football!
 
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