Academy & U21s

[chaddyrovers]

5 hours ago, arbitro said:

Great performance from the under 21's and the manager deserves credit as he got his tactics perfect. 

We played counter attack in the first half and created more chances than City. Taking a 2-0 lead was perfect as we broke with pace when the opportunity arose. I thought the penalty awarded for a foul on Tyjon was harsh but he despatched it expertly. The second goal from Powell finished off a smart, incisive move.

We new City would come out in the second half and go for it but we defended terrifically well and really limited them to long distance shots.

We reverted to a solid back five to quell their attack and let them have the ball in non threatening areas. It worked to a tee.

A really enjoyable game with lots of good individual performances but the collective was indeed better.

And as I alluded to the manager deserves great credit for his game plan and tactics.

We was in charge of the team please? 

[KentExile]

6 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

We was in charge of the team please? 

Pretty certain its still John Prince (Head of Academy Coaching).  He was originally meant to be in charge until a replacement for Sheron was sorted out

[KentExile]

https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2025/october/27/report--rovers-under-21s-2-0-manchester-city-under-21s/

Not sure if this is by mistake or because he has changed his name, but the lineup in Rovers report has "Chukwu" in place of "Joseph" from last weekends game

Ashley Phillips was originally a different surname (Famuyiwa) when he first appeared, or is it an admin F up

Edited yesterday at 07:51 by KentExile

[arbitro]

1 hour ago, KentExile said:

https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2025/october/27/report--rovers-under-21s-2-0-manchester-city-under-21s/

Not sure if this is by mistake or because he has changed his name, but the lineup in Rovers report has "Chukwu" in place of "Joseph" from last weekends game

Ashley Phillips was originally a different surname (Famuyiwa) when he first appeared, or is=ts an admin F up

Unofficial team sheets for games at Leyland (not Brockhall) have the full players names including middle names. On Saturday against City they couldn't fit a couple of players names on the sheet. I noticed Josephs name was different but never really gave it a second thought.

It's a pure guess but because it's an under 21 game would the official team sheet (which will be forwarded to the Premier League) have to include the players full name so checks can be made to verify their age in case there are any issues. The admin team at Leyland perhaps copy this as they won't know the players.

The unofficial Team sheets from Leyland actually include the referee observers name which I've never seen before but it adds a bit of credence to my theory about the Leyland admin

[KentExile]

7 minutes ago, arbitro said:

Unofficial team sheets for games at Leyland (not Brockhall) have the full players names including middle names. On Saturday against City they couldn't fit a couple of players names on the sheet. I noticed Josephs name was different but never really gave it a second thought.

It's a pure guess but because it's an under 21 game would the official team sheet (which will be forwarded to the Premier League) have to include the players full name so checks can be made to verify their age in case there are any issues. The admin team at Leyland perhaps copy this as they won't know the players.

The unofficial Team sheets from Leyland actually include the referee observers name which I've never seen before but it adds a bit of credence to my theory about the Leyland admin

Ah, apparently his middle name is "Ifeanyichukwu"

Edited yesterday at 07:55 by KentExile

[KentExile]

 

 

https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/25570182.ismael-explains-absence-hot-blackburn-rovers-prospect/

 

Valerien Ismael believes Igor Tyjon 'isn't ready' for Blackburn Rovers' first team and needs longer to adapt to senior football.

The 17-year-old was earmarked as a player who could make the step up from the Academy and contribute this season. However, his game time has been limited with his only start coming in the Carabao Cup.

Championship minutes have not been forthcoming and the England youth international has only been on the bench twice, last in August against Hull City.

With Ismael last week doubting the impact of Makhtar Gueye, supporters have naturally questioned whether Tyjon should be given an opportunity.

However, the head coach feels the teenager isn't ready to make an impact in the first team.

"He's a player who is still young, 17 years old," Ismael told BBC Radio Lancashire before the Southampton game.

"He has a long way to go. He is not ready for what we expect which is normal. He needs more time and that's it.

"He is focused on the national team with the World Cup which is very important for him. He is not ready for us right now, we have assessed him a lot.

"The statistics show he needs more time. That's why he has a lot of games with the 21s which helps him to develop, he is only 17 years old."

Tyjon remains under contract at Rovers until the end of the season after signing a two-year scholarship. He has been eligible for his first senior contract since March and whilst it's understood the club have offered one, it has yet to be signed.

Ismael was also pressed further on his comments about Gueye, who was then an unused substitute against the Saints. The Rovers boss was not as damning in his assessment when quizzed on his view.

"I think it's important that everyone who comes in, whether it's five minutes, 10 minutes, they are doing the same effort in the right direction," he explained.

"He works hard and tries to do the things well. Some situations were unlucky for him but he keeps working and that is the main thing."

Edited 3 hours ago by KentExile

[Tugayisgod]

The u17 world cup is being covered on terrestrial TV so it will be interesting to watch and see how he does ( and what position he plays)

[KentExile]

27 minutes ago, Tugayisgod said:

The u17 world cup is being covered on terrestrial TV so it will be interesting to watch and see how he does ( and what position he plays)

What channel is that? 

I wasn't aware that they were on TV, but if not, then they are being streamed for free on FIFAs website

 

[Tugayisgod]

1 hour ago, KentExile said:

What channel is that? 

I wasn't aware that they were on TV, but if not, then they are being streamed for free on FIFAs website

 

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