Academy & U21s

[chaddyrovers]

Platt signed a new contract

http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/matthew-platt-blackburn-rovers-first-professional-contract-2816079.aspx

[JBiz]

I can't say for sure because I havent seen the games bar the highlights for one or two on the player - the results in the youth teams this season seem to be really good.

This lad signing a contract is another indicator of potential within the ranks that can only help in future.

[A cup of beans]

Very close to doing a PB! I'm sure that'd please some but maybe it'd help me more.

You need to remember this is simply a message board.

No need to be melodramatic. Idve thought Parson was wise enough to keep things in perspective.

[folkdevil]

Don't think I'm allowed to put a stream on here but there is one available for the U18s game at Man United starting at 11am.

[Husky]

I'm watching that game.

Found it accidentally whilst looking what's on today.

2-0 to Rovers so far.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

O'Sullivan taken off after half an hour at Rochdale. He'd had the hard word from the ref and was already on a yellow !

[chaddyrovers]

Under 21's leading Aston Villa 2 nil at half time at Villa Park

Mansall and Wharton with the goals

Paul Lambert is there watching the game aswell

[Tom]

Petshi with an assist.

I don't imagine he'll ever play in the first team but he seems to get involved

Wonder if Lambert has half an eye on Kozak tonight

Edited November 30, 2015 by Tom M

[T J Hooker]

Kozak was a beast on fm last time i played it

[chaddyrovers]

Game ended 2-2

[blueboy3333]

Watched the Salford-H'pool game and was impressed with Lewis Hardcastle. For a 17 year old he was very composed on the ball and wasn't afraid to get stuck in. Always looked to pass forward and generally did very well in a tough game with boots flying. Looked a very classy footballer.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

O'Sullivan subbed again at Rochdale. This time after about 60 odd minutes. Questions being asked on their board about his fitness. Rochdale lost 0-1.

[LDRover]

There's no more damning indictment on the last manager than the players weren't fit. It's patently obvious they were nowhere near the standard required.

[arbitro]

O'Sullivan subbed again at Rochdale. This time after about 60 odd minutes. Questions being asked on their board about his fitness. Rochdale lost 0-1.

I am surprised Rovers allowed him to become cup tied or is it a season long loan?

[AllRoverAsia]

O'Sullivan subbed again at Rochdale. This time after about 60 odd minutes. Questions being asked on their board about his fitness. Rochdale lost 0-1.

I watched that game on TV O'Sullivan was very poor and looked off the pace from the start and no surprise he was subbed. He offered very little which was disappointing as I had looked forward to seeing him in live action.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

I watched that game on TV O'Sullivan was very poor and looked off the pace from the start and no surprise he was subbed. He offered very little which was disappointing as I had looked forward to seeing him in live action.

It's a bit disappointing he's not been able to impress even playing at a lower level. Hill won't be able to keep playing him if he's not contributing.

[JHRover]

O'Sullivan earned very good reviews whilst at Barnsley last season and at Stanley before that, so much so that Barnsley came in with a cash bid for him last January.

It's early days for him at Rochdale, I didn't watch the game yesterday but to say he can't do it at that level might not be fair when you read Barnsley supporters' views on him.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

O'Sullivan earned very good reviews whilst at Barnsley last season and at Stanley before that, so much so that Barnsley came in with a cash bid for him last January.

It's early days for him at Rochdale, I didn't watch the game yesterday but to say he can't do it at that level might not be fair when you read Barnsley supporters' views on him.

If he's not doing it for Hilly he may have to bench the lad. He needs to shape up soon.

[Swanson]

U-21's beat Newcastle 2-1 tonight.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

U-21's beat Newcastle 2-1 tonight.

Things are looking up at all levels then.

[Blueandwhitemike]

O'Sullivan said in a tweet that he's still working his way back to match fitness at the moment, so I hope he gets the chance to find the form that so impressed Barnsley fans last season. I've not seen him do anything outstanding yet but he's hardly had much of a chance at Rovers. I had hoped Bowyer would give him a run of 2 or three games at the end of last season but that wasn't to be. It doesn't look like he'd be a superstar for us but there's still a chance he might be a useful player, maybe like Judge, he needs a bit more football.

Petschi has looked quite good for the U-21s from what people say and my own limited viewing ( 1 full match and some highlights ) he definitely looked like he had something about him, some potential, hopefully in the 6 months he has left he shows enough improvement.

I don't really get it but sometimes it feels like we are keen to right off some players rather than give them as much of a chance as possible.

Edited December 8, 2015 by Blueandwhitemike

[blueboy3333]

Things are looking up at all levels then.

The Academy teams have been doing well all season. The recruitment of the staff by Bowyer and their subsequent hard work is to be applauded after the Academy was decimated by Kean/JA.

[deryck guyler's spoon]

http://www.thefa.com/news/competitions/fa-youth-cup/2015/dec/round-up-081215

Enjoy!

[arbitro]

http://www.thefa.com/news/competitions/fa-youth-cup/2015/dec/round-up-081215

Enjoy!

The word is they took no prisoners.

http://www.thefa.com/news/competitions/fa-youth-cup/2015/dec/round-up-081215

Enjoy!

The word is they took no prisoners.

[Gav]

O'Sullivan sent off for serious foul play.