Thanks for that - missed Buffonge under his different name. When was Johnson released?
U21s squad for next season 2016-2017?
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Technically at the end of the season but he gave up on football for quite a long time already.
Nice to see a lower league fan looking at it positively, all I've seen is fans complaining about it. I think it is great news, especially from our perspective and will be a great learning experience for young players. U21s football just isn't the same as senior football and friendlies against senior sides are at the end of the day friendlies so to have at least 3 guaranteed competitive matches against senior sides will be a great experience. I'm really looking forward to it and seen as B teams are never going to be in the league system then this is a great compromise.
We draw quite a big crowd for our u21s, bigger than many league 1/2 clubs so I'm sure we should draw some decent sized crowds for actual competitive matches. The u21s are usually free entry though, so having to pay for tickets might cut some of them out.
@limerickcitykid I think it is an interesting idea, certainly worth a trial for one season. I think the issue some fans have is that they see it as a step towards u21 teams entering the league system.
For this competition I have no problems, we are playing 46 games in a league season so lots of teams choose to rest players for this competition anyway. As you mentioned there is a bonus of getting extra fans in, Premier League fans may come along to watch the u21s, enjoy the game and decide to keep coming back.
I also think a few fans may be surprised by the quality of football, the strength of the Premier League has had a big trickle down effect.
For this competition I have no problems, we are playing 46 games in a league season so lots of teams choose to rest players for this competition anyway. As you mentioned there is a bonus of getting extra fans in, Premier League fans may come along to watch the u21s, enjoy the game and decide to keep coming back.
I also think a few fans may be surprised by the quality of football, the strength of the Premier League has had a big trickle down effect.
The player I was talking about was Reid by the way
That's bad news. Where is he leaving to ?
Guys who know better: Is there any chance Angel Gomes might represent U21 already next season? He seems strong/physical enough and he won’t lack in other talent.
Swansea
Strong? He was pretty small last time I saw him...he's not yet outgrown the U18s as far as I'm concerned. Maybe a few sub appearances for the U21s wouldn't be ridiculous I suppose depending on how many games they end up playing.
I dont know better lol, but in my opinion I think it depends tbh. He has Gribbin, Buffonge, Boonen that can all play similar position as him, are older and that's just in the u18s. However, we lack strikers in the u21's (u18s also imo) so if Joyce wants to have different options on the bench, he might get a chance, but I don't see it happening until later in the season. You have to remember he's still 15, so it's still very early, the talent is there however, clearly. Hopefully one of the 3 I mentioned above make the step up soon, I think it'll be Buffonge 1st or Gribbin if he can find form early in the season after his injury.
Relatively strong, I guess is what I meant. He’s small but seems to have a low center of gravity (correct term?) and I could see him being smart enough to be able to play against older players.
Despite Fletcher,Rothwell and Reid left we still have many players with experience at this level.Might hear news about the likes of Love/El-Fitouri soon.Have a feeling we will make place for Warren now he's on Jose's "long-term plan" and Osolunde so no point keeping those players.Warren,Osolunde,Riley,Scott and CBJ playing odd games for fullback should be enough.Wouldn't rule out the chance of Weir involving vs. Wigan although I'm not really a fan of him.
Heard Port Vale is close on signing a midfielder "who can play on the wing" from us on loan.Would be surprised if it's not James Weir.
About time he went out on loan. Not going to gain much more from playing with the U-21's
Looks like there'll be no further loan.We never learn.
So no chance of Harrop, Riley, and Weir going on loan? What a waste. Harrop is too talented to be wasting away like that and I think Riley is a bit of a wildcard. Not really heralded as a top talent but I think he has the potential to be a great fullback. Would love to see him out on loan playing regular first team football.
If it were up to me Weir would definitely be on loan but I think I'd make Riley 2nd choice RB. Who knows, maybe that's what Jose has in mind.
After Johnstone will be the No.3 goalkeeper for the First team and the No.1 goalkeeper for the U23 team......that is a good loan for Henderson.
And hopefully Joel Pereira's loan deal to Belenenses goes through too.
Wed, 31 Aug, 19:32 - Sky sources understand Manchester United U21 captain James Weir is having a medical at Hull City.
Riley seems to be the first one to get a call when Jose needs someone from the U23s for first team training.Has plenty of times to impress the manager and he proved last year that he could step up to senior football quite comfortably.I would have sent him on loan though, we have too many fullback options at the moment.
Is there a reason Goss is not in the squad you have listed in the OP?
Did we sign the Striker that was linked to us a few days back? Lewin, If I am not mistaken.
I expected both him and Harrop to go on loan and no.
Lewin signed for Everton
Thanks.
Anyone in particular to watch out for in this season's U23's besides Tuanzebe, Williams & Riley?
El Fitouri
Maybe some of the older u18s, some are already part of the squad like Gribbin, Dearnley (both injured atm) and some will surely move up. Will be interesting to see how they adapt.
Expect Willock to step up and become the key man in midfield.Osolunde and Warren at this level would be interesting to see.Hopefully Gribbin will play regularly at this level after January.
A bit surprised Weir was sold as he's been playing as the striker for the U21's and we haven't brought anyone in.