I just dont see Lawrence having the vision to play off the striker. Sometimes he moves the ball decently but they are safe, easy passes. I'm not sure his skillset makes him a good option in other positions either
U21s: Everton vs. United
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1st half he looked a class above the other players on the pitch. Didn't watch 2nd half. His weight of pass is so much better than most of the reserve team players, who seem to overhit their passes far too often.
That's exactly the case. He was very highly rated at 16-17 but has hardly had an injury-free run since.
Ah ok, that makes sense to me now. Ty
Varela was outstanding (again) tonight. Unless this Janko kid comes in and is outrageous, I expect Varela to be knocking on the first-team door soon. He will likely suffer from the fact that we have too many centre-halves, so we will play them at RB though.
Barclays U21 Premier League
Goodison Park
Monday 21 October, 7pm
EVERTON 0
MANCHESTER UTD 0
21/10/2013 19:30, Report by Adam Marshall
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U21s: Everton 0 United 0
Manchester United claimed a point from a 0-0 draw at Everton in a return to Barclays Under-21 Premier League action.
The Toffees twice hit the woodwork in a second half they clearly shaded after United had been on top for the opening 45 minutes. With Anderson and Fabio in the starting line-up, there were a number of positives to take from the game despite a rare blank for Warren Joyce's team.
Even though there was a lack of goals, the first half was an absorbing affair with the Reds largely in control. Fabio was a constant menace down the left and Mason Stringthorpe was the busier of the two keepers as he made saves from headers by the Keane twins during the opening stages.
Ben Amos also had to be on his guard to deal with a Hallam Hope snap-shot and a Tony Hibbert effort following a corner. Yet United continued to use Fabio as an outlet and he created a chance that was steered wide by Tom Lawrence and then teed up Anderson for a shot that cannoned off Hibbert's back.
Will Keane could only drag wide with his left foot after Lawrence flicked a Larnell Cole pass into his path and the champions continued to press. After Cole flashed wide, Lawrence was presented with a gift by Stringthorpe but could only find the side-netting as the young keeper rushed from his goal in a desperate bid to atone for the error.
Stringthorpe did redeem himself with a superb save to deny Will Keane on the turn after more approach work by Fabio and the Brazilian then insisted on taking a free-kick, only to fire it well off target. Although Amos had to be alert to thwart Hope with a fine reflex save, United went back up the other end and Cole stung the palms of Stringthorpe with Fabio yet again supplying the pass.
The visitors were a little slower off the mark in the second half but Reece James stole possession from Ben McLoughlin to force a diving stop out of Stringthorpe and Tyias Browning's risky lunging tackle on Will Keane, as he charged onto a Guillermo Varela through ball, paid off.
Anderson was withdrawn just past the hour and Everton were certainly enjoying more of the game with Fabio's attacking threat largely contained. Chris Long and Joe Williams looped volleys wide and Hope capitalised on a slip by Varela to meet a Long pass with a goal seeming certain until Amos superbly diverted the shot onto the left-hand post.
It was a vital save and provided a springboard for some overdue United attacks as Will Keane tested Stringthorpe again following a Lawrence run before the Welshman was replaced by James Weir. The woodwork came to the rescue again when Long robbed Michael Keane and belted a low drive beyond Amos' drive as the outcome remained in the balance entering the final 10 minutes.
There was to be no late drama with both sides looking a little tired as the score remained deadlocked at 0-0 on a wet night in Merseyside.
United: Amos; Varela, Thorpe, M.Keane, Fabio; Lawrence (Weir 76), Ekangamene, Anderson (Blackett 62), Cole, James; W.Keane. Subs not used: Barmby, Sutherland, Love.
Goodison Park
Monday 21 October, 7pm
EVERTON 0
MANCHESTER UTD 0
21/10/2013 19:30, Report by Adam Marshall
1 of 2 Next
U21s: Everton 0 United 0
Manchester United claimed a point from a 0-0 draw at Everton in a return to Barclays Under-21 Premier League action.
The Toffees twice hit the woodwork in a second half they clearly shaded after United had been on top for the opening 45 minutes. With Anderson and Fabio in the starting line-up, there were a number of positives to take from the game despite a rare blank for Warren Joyce's team.
Even though there was a lack of goals, the first half was an absorbing affair with the Reds largely in control. Fabio was a constant menace down the left and Mason Stringthorpe was the busier of the two keepers as he made saves from headers by the Keane twins during the opening stages.
Ben Amos also had to be on his guard to deal with a Hallam Hope snap-shot and a Tony Hibbert effort following a corner. Yet United continued to use Fabio as an outlet and he created a chance that was steered wide by Tom Lawrence and then teed up Anderson for a shot that cannoned off Hibbert's back.
Will Keane could only drag wide with his left foot after Lawrence flicked a Larnell Cole pass into his path and the champions continued to press. After Cole flashed wide, Lawrence was presented with a gift by Stringthorpe but could only find the side-netting as the young keeper rushed from his goal in a desperate bid to atone for the error.
Stringthorpe did redeem himself with a superb save to deny Will Keane on the turn after more approach work by Fabio and the Brazilian then insisted on taking a free-kick, only to fire it well off target. Although Amos had to be alert to thwart Hope with a fine reflex save, United went back up the other end and Cole stung the palms of Stringthorpe with Fabio yet again supplying the pass.
The visitors were a little slower off the mark in the second half but Reece James stole possession from Ben McLoughlin to force a diving stop out of Stringthorpe and Tyias Browning's risky lunging tackle on Will Keane, as he charged onto a Guillermo Varela through ball, paid off.
Anderson was withdrawn just past the hour and Everton were certainly enjoying more of the game with Fabio's attacking threat largely contained. Chris Long and Joe Williams looped volleys wide and Hope capitalised on a slip by Varela to meet a Long pass with a goal seeming certain until Amos superbly diverted the shot onto the left-hand post.
It was a vital save and provided a springboard for some overdue United attacks as Will Keane tested Stringthorpe again following a Lawrence run before the Welshman was replaced by James Weir. The woodwork came to the rescue again when Long robbed Michael Keane and belted a low drive beyond Amos' drive as the outcome remained in the balance entering the final 10 minutes.
There was to be no late drama with both sides looking a little tired as the score remained deadlocked at 0-0 on a wet night in Merseyside.
United: Amos; Varela, Thorpe, M.Keane, Fabio; Lawrence (Weir 76), Ekangamene, Anderson (Blackett 62), Cole, James; W.Keane. Subs not used: Barmby, Sutherland, Love.
Have to agree on Varela. He looks way above this level. Very comfortable on the ball. Lightning quick as well.
Seems we've got another good 'un.
On another note, everytime i watch Will Keane i think we have a potential star. Not his greatest game the other night but he oozes class.
Good to hear Varela impressing. Can't see any regular first team action for him with a fit Rafael though.
That's what I see too, Will Keane just looks like he has 'it'.
I think Varela can still learn a lot when it comes to making supporting runs. Other than that, he's ready to take his place in the first team when called upon. He defends well, is a fairly good passer and can have a dribble with fairly good speed. Its just that when he releases the ball to a teammate he always, straight away, makes a run down the right wing and sometimes this isn't the right option. Can restrict the space that the RW can use
If starts ahead of Fabio at any point this season I'll be shocked, right or left side.