U18s - Manchester United vs Derby

9 goals and this is the game my MUTV decides to act up.
 
Ok. Now I know why O’Connor plays so much at centre back. The defence was shambolic when he and Garner went off.
 
Really shame that Greenwood doesn't play on the right, in his favorite and best position. He is beast from the right wing. But probably playing as a striker now is good for his physical development...
 
Really shame that Greenwood doesn't play on the right, in his favorite and best position. He is beast from the right wing. But probably playing as a striker now is good for his physical development...
I think he's so two footed though that he can beat players on either side. Put him in a central position to drive forward and he's much more dangerous for it.
 
Does anybody know how the 16s got on ? Noticed United celebrating two goals in the first half, and Derby getting a penalty in the 2nd.

It was hard to tell but the United side looked bigger than they have over previous seasons, or maybe the Derby side were just small
 
That last finish by Burkart :drool:
 
Does anybody know how the 16s got on ? Noticed United celebrating two goals in the first half, and Derby getting a penalty in the 2nd.

It was hard to tell but the United side looked bigger than they have over previous seasons, or maybe the Derby side were just small

Maybe because you only saw mainly the defence and both Mengi and Hockerhull are big lads.
 
Who are the promising players from this age group, as in very promising player like Gomes.

Looked very good going forward, #9 looked very good.
 

He was the number 9 yesterday, plays as a 10 and a wide forward as well. Best player for England U17s this season so far too. Laird and Garner are also fixtures in the England squad. Nice to have 3 players in there for a change after some years of not having many academy players featuring.
 
He was the number 9 yesterday, plays as a 10 and a wide forward as well. Best player for England U17s this season so far too. Laird and Garner are also fixtures in the England squad. Nice to have 3 players in there for a change after some years of not having many academy players featuring.

Good to hear that, always very surprising how rarely ManUtd players are involved in England under age like you said.
 
Maybe because you only saw mainly the defence and both Mengi and Hockerhull are big lads.

Quite possibly, I love watching the 18s but always find myself desperately trying to follow whats going on on the adjacent pitch when the MUTV cameras allow it.

I'd noticed Ben is very tall playing at various youth tournaments, do you know if he's playing CH, or left-back for the 16s ?
 
Who are the promising players from this age group, as in very promising player like Gomes.

Looked very good going forward, #9 looked very good.

Greenwood looks class, and we have bought some from abroad who we are still assessing like Puigmal and Traore, so they could also be stars. Aidan Barlow has a lot of talent too, although I’m not sure if we’re talking potential world class yet.
 
Greenwood looks class, and we have bought some from abroad who we are still assessing like Puigmal and Traore, so they could also be stars. Aidan Barlow has a lot of talent too, although I’m not sure if we’re talking potential world class yet.

Thanks. Interesting that few have said about Greenwood. Hopefully will be able to catch few games.
 
Greenwood has been a top prospect for a long time. He won player of the tournament as an u12 in a competition (MIC u12s) that included teams like Barca and Real.
 
Greenwood has been a top prospect for a long time. He won player of the tournament as an u12 in a competition (MIC u12s) that included teams like Barca and Real.

Yeah topscorer ahead of Pablo Moreno who's very highly rated at Barca.
 
Puigmal looked really good. Greenwood continuing to develop nicely. Ramazani looks about 12 :lol:

Ricky Sbragia applauding the 5th goal, had an eagle eye on Greenwood in the celebrations, U23 chance on the cards soon hopefully ;)
 
Ricky Sbragia applauding the 5th goal, had an eagle eye on Greenwood in the celebrations, U23 chance on the cards soon hopefully ;)

That wasn't Sbragia. Not sure who it is exactly but looks like an U16 coach.
 
That wasn't Sbragia. Not sure who it is exactly but looks like an U16 coach.
I'm not sure about the specific incident he is referencing as I haven't looked but wasn't Sbragia on the bench? I was sure it was him when I was watching the game. And weren't the u16s on the opposite pitch so wouldn't there coaches be over there?