Water of the ducks back, they call it negativity I call it realism. Had the same debates with Balotelli, Pellegrini and Txiki, I'll back my eyes not the blue tinted bluemoon versions.
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Match Thread - Chelsea V City (2nd leg FA Youth Cup)
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Water of the ducks back, they call it negativity I call it realism. Had the same debates with Balotelli, Pellegrini and Txiki, I'll back my eyes not the blue tinted bluemoon versions.
You do that champ.Water of the ducks back, they call it negativity I call it realism. Had the same debates with Balotelli, Pellegrini and Txiki, I'll back my eyes not the blue tinted bluemoon versions.
This is their advantage though, so it is disingenuous of you to say these players will become adults and have difficulty transitioning into man's football because the other players will be the same size. Chelsea's policy of finding genetic freaks, then developing their technical skills is very valid in terms of producing talent for them. Look at Mbappe, only reason he is successful is because he is also a genetic freak.Some of them are already 5'8/5'9. They'll end up around 6ft which is totally fine. Some will be 5'7/5'8, yes, but that's fine too like Silva/Aguero once you become an adult. Chelsea's lads are already around 6'2 NOW though which is fucking mental at 16.
Please tell me you have been to some u18s games this season other than the fa youth cup final.... Muric has been class, yes a couple of mistakes today that were dreadful but he is a really good young goalkeeperAnother dreadful keeper
Machiavelli
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Sounds like you need a holiday/break? Or at least a day off!Water of the ducks back, they call it negativity I call it realism. Had the same debates with Balotelli, Pellegrini and Txiki, I'll back my eyes not the blue tinted bluemoon versions.
City's academy has alot of work right now, they can't let the players get too depressed by the result, they have to make them care about the loss, and motivate them to work harder. They are at the age of becoming young adults in a few years, they have to decide now whether they let their heads down or improve; the academy has to motivate them to do the latter.
Kippax Street 1880
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Please tell me you have been to some u18s games this season other than the fa youth cup final.... Muric has been class, yes a couple of mistakes today that were dreadful but he is a really good young goalkeeper
Was one of the few that impressed me tonight
If I am honest I am not too fussed really.
I am mostly bothered that some of these young English lads get a game whether it be for Chelsea or City.
The England team is in dying need of quality and hopefully both us and Chelsea along with Spurs can lead the way.
I am mostly bothered that some of these young English lads get a game whether it be for Chelsea or City.
The England team is in dying need of quality and hopefully both us and Chelsea along with Spurs can lead the way.
Sounds like you need a holiday/break? Or at least a day off!
Thanks for your concern but I'll soldier on.
GaudinoMotors
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I'm surprised we're not blaming the officials.Water of the ducks back, they call it negativity I call it realism. Had the same debates with Balotelli, Pellegrini and Txiki, I'll back my eyes not the blue tinted bluemoon versions.
FantasyIreland
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I see this game,being available to a wider audience,and some of the usual suspects......it has descended into the usual nonsense frequently seen in the main forum
So,discuss the game,but do it without abuse,thank you.
I see this game,being available to a wider audience,and some of the usual suspects......it has descended into the usual nonsense frequently seen in the main forum
So,discuss the game,but do it without abuse,thank you.
Machiavelli
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Not if the sky falls on your head.Thanks for your concern but I'll soldier on.
we have some class young keepers at this club, Grimshaw looks quality as well. All better than Bravo lolWas one of the few that impressed me tonight
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Lets try and keep a little perspective here, while many of them are very gifted technically they still have a long way to go, they were up against a side who embrace the more physical aspects with the size and bulk to go with it (And no little skill either).
But these are the games they learn from most, as do the coaches because they can see how they handle different things you dont get when your thrashing teams like stoke and red shit.
Over the two legs Smith has impressed me the most, brave, times his tackles well, good reader of a game with an eye for the right pass, Muric in goal may be disappointed in tonight but more than enough evidence of a f*cking good keeper of the future (And yes, far better than Bravo already), Foden continues to show class but not his night, not least because of the physical attention he got with little help from the ref.
Some disappointment that a few did not show their full potential, but disappointed for them and not at them, as individuals we have some exceptional talent for the future waiting in the wings.
But these are the games they learn from most, as do the coaches because they can see how they handle different things you dont get when your thrashing teams like stoke and red shit.
Over the two legs Smith has impressed me the most, brave, times his tackles well, good reader of a game with an eye for the right pass, Muric in goal may be disappointed in tonight but more than enough evidence of a f*cking good keeper of the future (And yes, far better than Bravo already), Foden continues to show class but not his night, not least because of the physical attention he got with little help from the ref.
Some disappointment that a few did not show their full potential, but disappointed for them and not at them, as individuals we have some exceptional talent for the future waiting in the wings.
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Lambs to the slaughter.
Power and Pace destroyed us. We need more power and pace ourselves to be honest.
Power and Pace destroyed us. We need more power and pace ourselves to be honest.
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This is their advantage though, so it is disingenuous of you to say these players will become adults and have difficulty transitioning into man's football because the other players will be the same size. Chelsea's policy of finding genetic freaks, then developing their technical skills is very valid in terms of producing talent for them. Look at Mbappe, only reason he is successful is because he is also a genetic freak.
Mbappe genetic freak, wtf does that even mean? He's incredibly talented,
I'm embellishing of course, but I'm referring to tall, strong, fast people like Sane. Mbappe is similar, in the sense at a young age he built up to an amazing physique.Mbappe genetic freak, wtf does that even mean? He's incredibly talented,
Obviously he is talented, I never refuted that, but if you want some of the best players possible, you want players with the physical aspect and technical aspect.
I'm embellishing of course, but I'm referring to tall, strong, fast people like Sane. Mbappe is similar, in the sense at a young age he built up to an amazing physique.
Obviously he is talented, I never refuted that, but if you want some of the best players possible, you want players with the physical aspect and technical aspect.
Isn't average height of premier league player around 6ft? We were poor and naive last night. Questions should rightly be asked as given investment at this level that was embarrassing.
lancs blue
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One aspect of our play in both legs that I didn't understand was how often we stood off and allowed Chelsea players - especially Hudson-Odoi - to run unchallenged into good shooting positions around the edge of our own area. We also seem to be slow starters in these big games, from memory it was much the same last year, Chelsea out of the blocks quickly and City taking 15-20 minutes to wake up.
I think the physical difference between the two sides is being overused as a reason for the defeat, Chelsea simply pressed so much better than we did in both legs and were very organised, they looked a well-drilled unit.
Maybe not Muric's best game last night but with little protection from the defence he still kept the score down with 3 or 4 decent saves.
I think the physical difference between the two sides is being overused as a reason for the defeat, Chelsea simply pressed so much better than we did in both legs and were very organised, they looked a well-drilled unit.
Maybe not Muric's best game last night but with little protection from the defence he still kept the score down with 3 or 4 decent saves.