Academy & U21s

[KentExile]

A week or so after the event, but not sure if I have seen these anywhere else before today

 

 

Edited December 5 by KentExile

[because of boxing day]

First awareness of Jayden Sergeant for me was a strong varied wing play performance  in these extended highlights of an impressive under 18s win v Liverpool. 

No pressure but reminds me of some of the no 11 skills of Duffer.

[KentExile]

 

https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2025/december/10/venue-change-for-fa-youth-cup-contest/

[KentExile]

Preview of this evenings game

https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2025/december/12/preview--rovers-under-18s-v-southampton-under-18s/

 

 

Edited 11 hours ago by KentExile

[Comfortably numb]

13 minutes ago, KentExile said:

Preview of this evenings game

https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2025/december/12/preview--rovers-under-18s-v-southampton-under-18s/

Good luck to the lads tonight, looks like some top prospects will be on display.

[KentExile]

This game is available to stream free via Southampton's site/app, you may have to register, but that is also free

 

https://www.southamptonfc.com/en/video/live-video-blackburn-u18-vs-saints-u18-fa-youth-cup

 

 

Edited 3 hours ago by KentExile

[because of boxing day]

Joseph Tyjon and Sergeant up front could be a potent goal mix. Each has different skills and physiques that could be a good blend on the night.

[KentExile]

21 minutes ago, because of boxing day said:

Joseph Tyjon and Sergeant up front could be a potent goal mix. Each has different skills and physiques that could be a good blend on the night.

Tyjon will be a 10, Sergeant & McCoy wide, Joseph up top

Vare and Ball should be a good base in midfield too

Edited 3 hours ago by KentExile

[KentExile]

 

[Comfortably numb]

Rovers win 2+1 with (ironically) a 97th minute winner from Harvey Higgins

Rovers other scorer Joseph, who caused the Saints defence plenty of problems with his powerful running and physicality.

Other mentions to Frank Vare , but to me even though he only came on for the last 15 mins or so, Higgins really impressed against a tiring defence who were down to 10 men for the last 25 mins or so.

Apart from his goal Higgins could easily have notched another couple. Another big lad but better technically than Joseph I would say on this showing