U18s @ Mini Swamp, City+ today, 11am

[Oyster28catcher]

Armchair, warm air.

 

[Asa's left peg]

Link doesn't appear to be on Citytv yet

 

[remember arthur mann]

I can see Ten Bob in this team, running through the City player's, going down when you get near them and generally shit.

 

[oldius]

Good analysis from the commentator in the first half, with City having much of the ball but little end product; United having less ball but more direct and more dangerous. The youngest player in the team is probably the player who impressed me most thus far: the left-back, Stephen Mfuni, who is just 15 and looked very composed in the first half, and able to play the ball intelligently with either foot.

 

[fiddlesticksblue]

1-0 to mini rags…OG by Parker

 

[Cobra]

Wasn’t there massive hype around Emilio Lawrence when we signed him? Thought he was really poor today and hasn’t really impressed any time I’ve seen him

 

[It could have been 10]

Jaden Heskey never impressed me when he played as a striker but since his move into midfield he looks a decent player. Thought he had a good game today. Charlie Gray also impressed in the number 6 role. Always looks composed on the ball & tends to pick the right pass most of the time. The 2 centre backs had a good game & also Mfuni at left back but I thought the rest were below par. We looked more threatening when the subs came on.

 

[Mike N]

Utterly lacklustre performance from the blues today. Really disappointed with the forwards.

 

[r.soleofsalford]

Jaden Heskey never impressed me when he played as a striker but since his move into midfield he looks a decent player. Thought he had a good game today. Charlie Gray also impressed in the number 6 role. Always looks composed on the ball & tends to pick the right pass most of the time. The 2 centre backs had a good game & also Mfuni at left back but I thought the rest were below par. We looked more threatening when the subs came on.

Though United were more aggressive in the tackle.

 

[chesterbells]

Who was upfront for us today?
Last game I saw was the liverpool one, and we looked quite potent then, 3-0 win iirc.

 

[90s blue brother]

I thought we lacked City identity for large parts again and didn’t move the ball quick enough to hurt United. Charlie Gray doesn’t get a mention on here but another dark horse in holding midfield. Was our best player today, always knew where the next pass is, twists and turns out of trouble nicely, and looks like he has a real competitive streak. In all honesty it’s hard to argue we deserved the win today and the league is going to United but still some good individuals

 

[WallyA]

Doesnt seem like any of our youth teams are impressive this year.

 

[oldius]

Jaden Heskey never impressed me when he played as a striker but since his move into midfield he looks a decent player. Thought he had a good game today. Charlie Gray also impressed in the number 6 role. Always looks composed on the ball & tends to pick the right pass most of the time. The 2 centre backs had a good game & also Mfuni at left back but I thought the rest were below par. We looked more threatening when the subs came on.

Good shout on Charlie Gray - a talented young player who has already trained with the first team squad.

 

[failsworthblueboy]

I thought we lacked City identity for large parts again and didn’t move the ball quick enough to hurt United. Charlie Gray doesn’t get a mention on here but another dark horse in holding midfield. Was our best player today, always knew where the next pass is, twists and turns out of trouble nicely, and looks like he has a real competitive streak. In all honesty it’s hard to argue we deserved the win today and the league is going to United but still some good individuals

I thought Mfuni was the best player on the pitch he looks a really talented CB playing at LB 15 years old WOW, Heskey looks like a player who we don't know what position to play him but feel he has something.
We have some talented young men and a few that are working hard and need some luck, good luck to them all but the team balance is all over the place.
Thea rags looked a solid and decent team.

 

[90s blue brother]

I thought Mfuni was the best player on the pitch he looks a really talented CB playing at LB 15 years old WOW, Heskey looks like a player who we don't know what position to play him but feel he has something.
We have some talented young men and a few that are working hard and need some luck, good luck to them all but the team balance is all over the place.
Thea rags looked a solid and decent team.

Mfuni does look very good, a great athlete and has plenty of time to improve other elements of hos game. Special prospect who I suspect despite his age will probably step up to under 21 next season to match his physical maturity and continue to stretch him. Being a left footed centre back doesn’t half help your chances as well