Academy & U21s

[Tugayisgod]

[rigger]

32 minutes ago, Tugayisgod said:

400 meter specialist = Stamina, but not necessarily fast.

[KentExile]

U21s v Man Utd report

[arbitro]

22 minutes ago, KentExile said:

U21s v Man Utd report

I didn't see John Prince there despite him being referenced in that report. The coaching was done in the main by Daragh Tuffy who was assisted by a bloke I didn't recognise.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

1 hour ago, arbitro said:

I didn't see John Prince there despite him being referenced in that report. The coaching was done in the main by Daragh Tuffy who was assisted by a bloke I didn't recognise.

It wasn’t Chaddy was it ?

[riverholmes]

Is Joseph making a significant difference? The improved results (albeit, only a couple, so need to wait and see if it is meaningful) seem to possibly coincide with him coming into the line-up. The managerial change sounds like it could also be a difference.

A lack of a forward has been a real problem (amongst others in the U21s), with Tyjon not suitable for the lone role, yet being persistently placed there. To my mind, the youth set-up need to recruit another forward or two, to support the development of Joseph, Boggan and Tyjon. That, or they need to utilise a senior forward in games more often.

Edit: I see Leonard scored his first Posh goal since his move, in a 1-0 FA Cup win over Cardiff. He was scoring for fun at U21 level, which indicates the improvement needed by the current crop of strikers if they hope to make it in the football league.

Edited yesterday at 02:14 by riverholmes

[arbitro]

I have been told that the new under 21's manager is Gregory Vignal who lists Liverpool and Rangers amongst the many clubs he played for.

There has been nothing announced from the club yet.

[MarkBRFC]

1 hour ago, arbitro said:

I have been told that the new under 21's manager is Gregory Vignal who lists Liverpool and Rangers amongst the many clubs he played for.

 

Strange career by looks of it. 159 games in 13 year professional career.

Also had plenty of academy experience at different clubs ranging from under 14s-21s.

If it is him appointed for this role, I'm taking an early shot that he will be the first teams next "head coach" when they have no use for Ismael anymore.

[Tugayisgod]

Tyjon on the bench for England u17 v Venezuela today. Kick off 3.15 live in iITV4

[Mashed Potatoes]

England losing 2-0.Tyjon still on the bench

[RevidgeBlue]

Not sure if this is the right place for it but saw an article online yesterday on EFL world claiming we still hadn't agreed a fee with Newcastle for Zac Gilsenan.

Edit: Whoops sorry Rory Finneran.

Edited yesterday at 17:50 by RevidgeBlue

[KentExile]

U21s currently playing Leyton Orient in the PL Cup, according to sofascore, it finished 1-1, Joseph with Rovers goal

 

               Honor

Odugun Eze Davies Pates

           Strich   Ball

Dlamini Boggan Powell

             Joseph

 

Eze went off injured in the first 10 minutes

Edited 1 hour ago by KentExile

[chaddyrovers]

On 04/11/2025 at 07:51, arbitro said:

I have been told that the new under 21's manager is Gregory Vignal who lists Liverpool and Rangers amongst the many clubs he played for.

There has been nothing announced from the club yet.

wonder when this announcement will be made? 

[bluebruce]

On 04/11/2025 at 01:35, riverholmes said:

A lack of a forward has been a real problem (amongst others in the U21s), with Tyjon not suitable for the lone role, yet being persistently placed there. To my mind, the youth set-up need to recruit another forward or two, to support the development of Joseph, Boggan and Tyjon. That, or they need to utilise a senior forward in games more often.

Not that I disagree, but it's a problem for Tyjon if he can't play as a lone forward. That's almost all the modern game has to offer a striker. Wouldn't say he has the pace to play wide in a front 3 either.

I think the last sentence I've quoted is pertinent. Gueye is surely in need of some match fitness at this point, even if we want him to be of use from the bench.

[bluebruce]

On 04/11/2025 at 07:51, arbitro said:

I have been told that the new under 21's manager is Gregory Vignal who lists Liverpool and Rangers amongst the many clubs he played for.

There has been nothing announced from the club yet.

Do we know how long this has been the case?