MCFC U-18's

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4-1 penalty

 

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FT 4-1 very one sided game, Derby away in the next round.

 

[Nelly's Left Foot]

FT 4-1 very one sided game, Derby away in the next round.

Strange game in a way.When we were 3 nil up quite early I was thinking it doesn't really feel like we deserve to be 3 up as in some ways it was quite even. After that we could have had another 6 or 7 with the chances we had running at them but the quality was lacking on the final ball /timing of the pass or the finish but heyho can't complain at an easy win.

Interesting to see Tommy Doyle in the Dinho role as I normally expect him box to box. Looked ok too with good reading of the game and passing. The odd occasion when he got wrong sided but overall he played well. Looked even better when McDonald took over that role and released into his normal role.

Some great flashes of quality through the midfield from Felix Nmecha but he was one of the guilty ones with the final bit. Braaf also looking dangerous with his running but he had a night to forget in terms of the final pass/shot even if he did score one aided by a wicked delection.It was announced as Braaf but was it Taylor Richards?

Great to see Touazi back scoring. Looked a great prospect when he first came into the team , then very quiet ( some injury issues) but 2 nice goals tonight. The first was very much all down to him as he turned his center back really well ( he probably should have done better) then held off another defender as he closed in on the keeper and slotted it past him.The 2nd was a tap in after a great cross from Ben Knight who was put in by a great ball inside the full back I think from Doyle

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

How highly rated is Tommy Doyle ?

 

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Strange game in a way.When we were 3 nil up quite early I was thinking it doesn't really feel like we deserve to be 3 up as in some ways it was quite even. After that we could have had another 6 or 7 with the chances we had running at them but the quality was lacking on the final ball /timing of the pass or the finish but heyho can't complain at an easy win.

Interesting to see Tommy Doyle in the Dinho role as I normally expect him box to box. Looked ok too with good reading of the game and passing. The odd occasion when he got wrong sided but overall he played well. Looked even better when McDonald took over that role and released into his normal role.

Some great flashes of quality through the midfield from Felix Nmecha but he was one of the guilty ones with the final bit. Braaf also looking dangerous with his running but he had a night to forget in terms of the final pass/shot even if he did score one aided by a wicked delection.It was announced as Braaf but was it Taylor Richards?

Great to see Touazi back scoring. Looked a great prospect when he first came into the team , then very quiet ( some injury issues) but 2 nice goals tonight. The first was very much all down to him as he turned his center back really well ( he probably should have done better) then held off another defender as he closed in on the keeper and slotted it past him.The 2nd was a tap in after a great cross from Ben Knight who was put in by a great ball inside the full back I think from Doyle

Cheers, I only listened to the commentary, they gave Nmecha man of the match, SWP's lad sounded lively when he came on.

 

[Nelly's Left Foot]

Cheers, I only listened to the commentary, they gave Nmecha man of the match, SWP's lad sounded lively when he came on.

Cheers, I only listened to the commentary, they gave Nmecha man of the match, SWP's lad sounded lively when he came on.

I can see how Nmecha got MotM but as I said he was guilty of getting the final bit wrong too often. Wright Phillips did look lively and quick but really benefitted from us being 4 up and Forest were wide open. He did set up a golden chance for Doyle which should have been a goal.

 

[Nelly's Left Foot]

How highly rated is Tommy Doyle ?

I think Doyle is very highly rated by City and fans who have seen him play. Early days though and he isnt back long after quite a long injury.

Has plenty of really good qualities though and of course a big heart. It will be interesting which midfield role he ends up in!

 

[Deepest Blue]

United out of the Youth Cup tonight.

As they had previously put Chelsea out we may be able to progress deep into the tournament.
Arsenal and Liverpool look to be the main dangers remaining.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Awesome stuff.......

 

[Centurions]

Away to Derby on Thursday 31 January 2019.

Edit: 7pm KO

Other Semi is on Wednesday 30 January 2019 Bolton Wanderers VS Leicester City