The official EDS and academy thread 2011/12

Very sad news :-(

Many of you may not of heard of the name James Thorne, but those who follow the academy sides on a regular basis will of

James was a highly promising academy player described by many as the next big thing, unfortunately today it was announced his career as an academy player at City had come to an abrupt end due to unforeseen medical reasons.

He was highly thought of amongst his colleagues and here are some of there sentiments..

in tears man such a talent wasted what a top guy and all didnt deserve it at all such a role model alot of players look up to you hope this wont be the end James Thorne

James thorne,thinking of you mate

Feeling very emotional for one of my former team mates sad news & I'm sure he will be missed very much through out the club.

News I've just heard is a killer man wish him well

great lad and a great player such a shame he cannot carry on playing he would of gone far in the game :( #sad

MCRAA wish our twitter buddy well in what ever you aspire to do
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His Twitter: <a class="postlink" href="http://twitter.com/#!/j_thorneyy" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://twitter.com/#!/j_thorneyy</a>

Very sorry for him, can't say I'd heard of him, what level was he at?
 
ArizonaBlue said:
I am curious from those of you that might get to see some of the matches involving these kids if there are any that stand out in making the top squad and if so, how far out does one think that some of these kids might be seen up there?
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Karim Rekik......one of the best prospects I have seen since the Lake, Hinchcliffe, Redmond etc era.
 
Some good goals scored in the 6-0 win vs Huddersfield

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.mcfc.co.uk/Video/Match-highlights/City-U18-v-Huddersfield-U18" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.mcfc.co.uk/Video/Match-highl ... sfield-U18</a>

-- Sat Sep 10, 2011 7:43 pm --

Lost 3-2 v Newcastle. Cole and Kennedy the scorers.

City’s Under 18s suffered their first defeat of the season, losing 3-2 to a strong Newcastle United side at Platt Lane.

It was the visitors who started brightly with a succession of early corners. However, just six minutes into the game City took the lead.

A free-kick from Alex Henshall was played down the right to Adam Drury. His ball into the box was met by Devante Cole whose towering header flew past Newcastle’s goalkeeper Alex Baird.

The in-form Cole nearly made it two just moments later, but his shot from a tight angle trickled past the left post. Both sides were on the offence, making the game an open, lively and physical encounter.

Despite the early set-back, the Magpies grew into the game and eventually forced an equaliser. A corner from Dennis Knight was headed home by Newcastle’s Alex Nicholson. The visitors had thrown the gauntlet down and it was game on for both sides.

The Blues threatened again just before the break when Luke Coulson broke down the right. His ball to Drury was passed to Henshall, who fired his shot over from the edge of the box. It was encouraging and clever play from City against a strong and resilient Newcastle side.

With blustery conditions throughout, the Blues continued to strive for a second goal after the break. The exciting 17 year-old Albert Rusnak created a string of chances, but Magpies keeper Baird was on hand to deny the Slokanian. Rusnak’s clever and inventive play was worthy of a goal, but it was Newcastle who took the lead, with midfielder Knight drilling home from the edge of the box.

With 70 minutes gone, City defender Greg Leigh’s effort was cleared off the line by Michael Hoganson, but the Blues clinched an equaliser seconds later when a goal-mouth scramble resulted in captain Kieran Kennedy slotting into the net, but that wasn't the end of the scoring.

Newcastle refused to accept a point was enough and grabbed a last-gasp winner in extra time when Jonathan Hooper broke clear of the City defence and fired his shot comprehensively past Blues keeper Tom Halsall.

Halsall, Coulson, Kennedy (c), Plummer, Leigh, Clowes (Evans 73), Drury, Huws, Cole (Hiwula 45), Rusnak, Henshall (King)

Unused subs:
O'Brien, Hutton
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Does anyone know where you can buy the Barca tickets online?
 
^ Two 15-year-olds (Angus Gunn and Ashley Smith-Brown) in an U18 squad, crazy. We really are producing some of the best young talent in the country at that level, I hope some of them can go far but better to be cautious nowadays after seeing how badly the FA Youth Cup '08 winning side has fared in general.
 
greasedupdeafguy said:
u18 beat crewe 3-1 today, look very good this batch of youngsters and we play united next saturday
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Decent end to end game today which we deserved to win. I liked the look of Greg Leigh at center half.First time I have seen him but good in defence and scored the opener.Not sure of his age but at least a year below 18's I would think .

Clever 2nd goal by Jordi Hiwula who also looked good.Although the 3rd goal was a late pen we could have had one or two more. The game v scum will be a real tester.
 
<a class="postlink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_City_F.C._Reserves_and_Academy#Current_squad" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester ... rent_squad</a>

Who is this mysterious American, Thomas Williams, who has been added by someone to our EDS squad on Wiki? Is he a genuine signing or someone jumping the gun? I don't think we've had an American youth player before?
 
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