As usual, not so good.
U21s: United vs. Aston Villa
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As usual, not so good.
We're playing quite nicely if not with masses of threat. I'd rather see this sort of football and a 1-0 or 2-0 win than a load of long balls and Macheda/King/Henriquez tap-ins.
Close from Bebe.
It is a little unnecessary to call them the 'elite' group stages, with that sort of thinking United would soon play in the 'ultimate' English premier league.
Bebe's providing a good straightforward outlet, in a way, if not doing much with it. But you feel like maybe if someone like Barmby or Daehli had started there, we wouldn't need that outlet.
HT 0-0.
Januzaj is magic. Lawrence has ability but needs to be more careful in possession at times.
Charni has impressed me. His workrate is good but he is fouling a lot. He does also have a good touch and short-passing game. Hendrie looks far more limited technically.
Mcullogch is very comfortable on the ball for a CB. We need more of this.
23 year old Bebe looks half decent.....against a bunch of 17/18/19 year olds.
Januzaj is magic. Lawrence has ability but needs to be more careful in possession at times.
Charni has impressed me. His workrate is good but he is fouling a lot. He does also have a good touch and short-passing game. Hendrie looks far more limited technically.
Mcullogch is very comfortable on the ball for a CB. We need more of this.
23 year old Bebe looks half decent.....against a bunch of 17/18/19 year olds.
Some good, some bad from Lawrence but the main thing is he seems fit and eager to express himself. I'll take that over an overly cautious comeback any day, even if it means making a mistake or two.
Thoughts on charni ekangamene?
This sums it up perfect.
Compared to the last game Bebe hasn't done too badly in this game. He looked like a donkey in the previous game.
As for the game, we have had control for most of the game but the final pass has been lacking. Januzaj has been the best player on the pitch.
As for the game, we have had control for most of the game but the final pass has been lacking. Januzaj has been the best player on the pitch.
It's the first time I've watched Janujaz and boy, he's impressed me! There's an air of flair about him...not yet the polished article and possibly overdoing it at time. But the flair...loads of it too it seems! 
Januzaj is brilliant. I hope Fergie gives him a chance sooner rather than later, and he doesn't go the way of Morrison and Pogba.
very harsh penalty, but well taken.
My stream is doing mad stuff because I'm dl'in a torrent but held just long enough for me to see their pen
Daehli coming on...who all are wet?
Score????
1-0 Villa
Bebe with a money cross...
Barmby on for Hendrie
Great cross from Bebe, but then 2mins later he come up with a criminal piece of defending.
This ref is giving everything to Villa!
This ref is an utter cnut
This ref is a complete fecking cockend. He knows he's on the box. Prob has it recorded. :wanker:
Poor performance all around - I did not expect too much with that line-up, but it's still been poor. Ekangamene and Hendrie isn't exactly a midfield-duo of the highest quality.
But the Villa-defenders aren't that quick - would have been nice to see Wilson challenge them
But the Villa-defenders aren't that quick - would have been nice to see Wilson challenge them
A nice bit of play there, Barmby couldn't get a clear look.
The midfield has been the weak link, there has been virtually no link to the attack.
I wish we could give Bebe some time in the U18s, maybe he'd be able to shine down there..
i will give villa coaches credit for producing the most accomplished group of divers i have seen at this level. The under 18's were not bad at it on Saturday either.
It is unlikely. Has has run the ball out of play, under no pressure, more than once tonight.
Not enough coaches teach this technique, they're really missing a trick.
0-1 ft
Still a lot better than us today
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Unfortunate defeat would have been different had we had the players that are in Turkey. Villa are ahead of us now?
Sickening to loose game from a very soft penalty. I really hoped Bebe would completley loose it and smack the Ref (it would be a clean knock out or he would miss completely) for a number of very good reasons.
Villa with the same amount of points and goal difference, but ahead on goals scored.
RedPhil doesn't mess about when it comes to reserve level footie, does he?Disappointing. The midfield disease is spreading through the club - the reserves haven't been the same since Petrucci got injured.
FT 0-1.
Good experience for the young players against an older Villa side who could only manage to beat us with a dodgy pen. We struggled with their strength and experience for most of the game but games like that improve the young players.
Didn't learn much we didn't already know from watching that;
-The academy players who played struggled a bit strength wise against older players so aren't quite ready for the 21s just yet, but in a year or two they will be dynamite at this level.
-Januzaj is a class act and probably the only exception to the above.
-Mcullogch was impressive, shows good composure on the ball.
-Bebe is shite and needs to be got rid off to anyone who will take him.
- Henriquez didn't stop working despite having a frustrating game which was admirable, however I have seen nothing so far to suggest he's a better striking prospect than Will Keane which is nothing to be ashamed of as Keane is a real gem.
Good experience for the young players against an older Villa side who could only manage to beat us with a dodgy pen. We struggled with their strength and experience for most of the game but games like that improve the young players.
Didn't learn much we didn't already know from watching that;
-The academy players who played struggled a bit strength wise against older players so aren't quite ready for the 21s just yet, but in a year or two they will be dynamite at this level.
-Januzaj is a class act and probably the only exception to the above.
-Mcullogch was impressive, shows good composure on the ball.
-Bebe is shite and needs to be got rid off to anyone who will take him.
- Henriquez didn't stop working despite having a frustrating game which was admirable, however I have seen nothing so far to suggest he's a better striking prospect than Will Keane which is nothing to be ashamed of as Keane is a real gem.