Anyone Going down to Hyde Tomorrow?

[tommytheblue]

thanks for the pics. planning to catch a few games there this season.

Shame that kit isn't our away kit, it looks good.

 

[S04]

Abu Dhabi Tourist Authority, Etihad, UMBRO...Mighty lot of sponsors for a non-league side really, even if they just ride piggy-back on City it´s fun to see.

 

[Spindash]

On a related note, it's amazing how so-called journalists can't do a bit of research into what the "Elite Squad" actually is, instead of mocking City for "renaming the reserve team".

 

[Anonymous]

On a related note, it's amazing how so-called journalists can't do a bit of research into what the "Elite Squad" actually is, instead of mocking City for "renaming the reserve team".

What's been said?

 

[Spindash]

On a related note, it's amazing how so-called journalists can't do a bit of research into what the "Elite Squad" actually is, instead of mocking City for "renaming the reserve team".

What's been said?

Basically City have replaced the reserve team with the "Elite Development Squad", which is an U21 squad for players making the step up from Platt Lane - the "elite" young players. This has obvious benefits when it comes to developing the youngsters, as it's an environment solely dedicated to them, as opposed to a awkward extension to the first-team with players not good enough/not fit enough for it. It is a slightly hyperbolic name, granted, but the aim is sound.

Cue journalists:

Ian Ladyman of the Mail: "#mcfc really have renamed their reserves the 'Elite Squad'. Oh no...oh no....just so wrong."

Daniel Taylor of the Guardian: "Bemused that #MCFC have changed name of their reserve team to "Elite Squad" <a class="postlink" href="http://bit.ly/cfxv7m" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://bit.ly/cfxv7m</a> doesn't "elite" mean the best?" ... "I'd be bemused if it was United, Liverpool, City or whoever, what's wrong with the old-fashioned 'reserves'?"

Mark Ogden of the Telegraph: "Because it might resemble a first-team when it plays" ... "Also softens the blow when a first-team outcast is told he is playing for the 'elite squad.' It's all semantics"

 

[Anonymous]

What's been said?

Basically City have replaced the reserve team with the "Elite Development Squad", which is an U21 squad for players making the step up from Platt Lane - the "elite" young players. This has obvious benefits when it comes to developing the youngsters, as it's an environment solely dedicated to them, as opposed to a awkward extension to the first-team with players not good enough/not fit enough for it. It is a slightly hyperbolic name, granted, but the aim is sound.

Cue journalists:

Ian Ladyman of the Mail: "#mcfc really have renamed their reserves the 'Elite Squad'. Oh no...oh no....just so wrong."

Daniel Taylor of the Guardian: "Bemused that #MCFC have changed name of their reserve team to "Elite Squad" <a class="postlink" href="http://bit.ly/cfxv7m" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://bit.ly/cfxv7m</a> doesn't "elite" mean the best?" ... "I'd be bemused if it was United, Liverpool, City or whoever, what's wrong with the old-fashioned 'reserves'?"

Mark Ogden of the Telegraph: "Because it might resemble a first-team when it plays" ... "Also softens the blow when a first-team outcast is told he is playing for the 'elite squad.' It's all semantics"

I know what it's all about but the club don't help themselve when they keep leaving the word "development" out of the name as the Elite squad does sound stupid. The Elite DEVELOPMENT squad sounds better but until they use that word on the official site it will continue to get taken the piss out of.

 

[Spindash]

I know what it's all about but the club don't help themselve when they keep leaving the word "development" out of the name as the Elite squad does sound stupid. The Elite DEVELOPMENT squad sounds better but until they use that word on the official site it will continue to get taken the piss out of.

Maybe, but they should still know what it is. And a quick search of the official site reveals that the club explained what the "Elite Development Squad" was in May. (http://mcfc.co.uk/News/Team-news/2010/May/Moving-on-up) It just shows their ignorance.

But I suppose it doesn't really matter what the media make of the name. It's a good idea.

 

[Pughie]

Abu what a player he is from ghana only been over here 5 days ,he is on trial sign him up i say what a player every pass on a sixpence ,i have a pic of him with my lads they played against hyde juniors before kick off .

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.mcfcreservesandacademy.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.mcfcreservesandacademy.co.uk</a> here, Mohammed Abu is from Ghana, was on trial at City at the end of the season and has defo signed for City, I asked Steve Eyre about him and he gave us the ok to mention him as all parts of the signing had been completed

Certainly ran the midfield and was our MOM but finding any other info on him is proofing difficult

Incidentally there was another potential signing in the crowd from the Ivory Coast, who is about to sign a three year deal, just waiting on his work permit, so wont mention his name yet

That wouldn't be that Emmanuel Adu-Siaw who played a couple of times for the Under 18's last season?

 

[Dalian Blue]

I really enjoyed the game today - although only 2-0 City could have had a hatful but for some great saves by the Hyde keeper I've taken some pictures of the ground and the game. There's one below and the rest can be seen on the link to my facebook group pictures below.... if anyone's interested.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=113781888664305&v=photos

You've got me and my sister on there, I'm the one with the 3rd kit far left.

...and I'm the one with the Eidos shirt on & me coat over the Etihad logo....

 

[Pam]

Was good, enjoyed it. Have to say, that Abu does look very good, definitely one to watch.

Wasn't impressed with Inspiral Carpets at half time though!

Yep, I cringed also.

That was a pathetic and sly.