TheKitGuy Posted August 20 Posted August 20 2 minutes ago, MarkBRFC said: Will he need a ESC spot?! Could not tell you. He's 16 so maybe not. Quote
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rigger Posted August 20 Posted August 20 15 hours ago, KentExile said: Maybe Pasha just advises/dictates which ones "are ready", seeing as he is "responsible for the academy" So Pasha is responsible for employing people, who he states, could not recognise that as a youth Adam Wharton was a talent ! 1 Quote
philipl Posted August 20 Posted August 20 2 hours ago, Polky said: Always thought Cirino looked a prospect Quote
bluebruce Posted August 20 Posted August 20 5 hours ago, TheKitGuy said: Could not tell you. He's 16 so maybe not. I googled his name, and I couldn't find a 16 year old footballer...but I did find what seems to be a 16 year old basketballer...hope we're not just swapping looking for pace with looking for height! https://www.tbf.org.tr/ligler/11313/takim-detay/67423/basketbolcular Quote
TheKitGuy Posted August 20 Posted August 20 2 hours ago, bluebruce said: I googled his name, and I couldn't find a 16 year old footballer...but I did find what seems to be a 16 year old basketballer...hope we're not just swapping looking for pace with looking for height! https://www.tbf.org.tr/ligler/11313/takim-detay/67423/basketbolcular https://www.tff.org/Default.aspx?pageId=30&kisiId=2140261 This came from X/Twitter so no idea if 100% accurate Quote
bluebruce Posted August 20 Posted August 20 10 minutes ago, TheKitGuy said: https://www.tff.org/Default.aspx?pageId=30&kisiId=2140261 This came from X/Twitter so no idea if 100% accurate Looks like the same kid probably as they have the same birthday. Now that I think about it, I think it's Turkey where they sometimes have clubs that do both basketball and football for some reason. Quote
Upside Down Posted August 21 Posted August 21 10 hours ago, bluebruce said: Looks like the same kid probably as they have the same birthday. Now that I think about it, I think it's Turkey where they sometimes have clubs that do both basketball and football for some reason. Yep a lot of those clubs have multiple sporting disciplines, as do Barcelona. 1 Quote
KentExile Posted August 22 Posted August 22 Preview of tonight's U21 game with Brighton Also some info on tickets (also posted below) Tickets are available to buy in advance for home and away fans over the phone or in person at the ticket office at Ewood Park. Tickets are available online by clicking here until kick-off. Ticket sales from 5pm until kick-off will be available on the night from Jack Walker Reception and will be card sales only. Season Ticket Holders must obtain a ticket in advance via the ticket office or online to gain entry. Kick-off is at 7pm this evening. Quote
riverholmes Posted August 22 Posted August 22 (edited) 1 hour ago, KentExile said: Preview of tonight's U21 game with Brighton Also some info on tickets (also posted below) Tickets are available to buy in advance for home and away fans over the phone or in person at the ticket office at Ewood Park. Tickets are available online by clicking here until kick-off. Ticket sales from 5pm until kick-off will be available on the night from Jack Walker Reception and will be card sales only. Season Ticket Holders must obtain a ticket in advance via the ticket office or online to gain entry. Kick-off is at 7pm this evening. Seems like a very difficult game given their signings and start to their season - and Rovers relative weakness. Last season we added a few new faces (albeit, they turned out to have very disappointing seasons and Mafoumbi was cut eventually). This season, no new additions, save for possible U18 graduates. I suppose Rovers are fortunate that they're in this PL2 Super League, with no relegation or promotion. Edit: That said, there's some promise in the Rovers squad - the major weakness lies in the depth and in the forward areas, with too much expected too soon of Tyjon. Edited August 22 by riverholmes Quote
JPTSwindon Posted August 22 Posted August 22 Michalski - any chance he could play? He needs game time one way or another. Quote
arbitro Posted August 22 Posted August 22 12 minutes ago, JPTSwindon said: Michalski - any chance he could play? He needs game time one way or another. I don't think he will given we have a senior game tomorrow. The under 21 game against Everton on Monday would have been ideal for him to play in but Goddard was picked instead. I think Barrett will play tonight as Goddard has been the third choice in first team games so far. It will be interesting to see what happens when/if Pears is available. 1 Quote
alexanders Posted August 22 Posted August 22 Pardon if mentioned, but why doesn’t Leonard play? Quote
simongarnerisgod Posted August 22 Posted August 22 3 minutes ago, alexanders said: Pardon if mentioned, but why doesn’t Leonard play? he`s injured Quote
KentExile Posted August 22 Posted August 22 (edited) Rovers U21 0 - 4 Brighton U21 Edited August 22 by KentExile Quote
alexanders Posted August 22 Posted August 22 13 minutes ago, simongarnerisgod said: he`s injured Again? It’s sad to see such a talent destroyed by injuries. Wonder if it’s a mental thing as well Quote
KentExile Posted August 22 Posted August 22 24 minutes ago, alexanders said: Pardon if mentioned, but why doesn’t Leonard play? 20 minutes ago, simongarnerisgod said: he`s injured Is he? I was under the impression they were trying to loan him out to save a few quid and had essentially frozen him out until he agrees to the loan Quote
simongarnerisgod Posted August 22 Posted August 22 8 minutes ago, KentExile said: Is he? I was under the impression they were trying to loan him out to save a few quid and had essentially frozen him out until he agrees to the loan it`s harry leonard,he`s always injured 1 Quote
chaddyrovers Posted August 22 Posted August 22 2 hours ago, simongarnerisgod said: he`s injured He played last week for them. Maybe he is with the first team at Hull or maybe he is close to loan move Quote
MarkBRFC Posted August 22 Posted August 22 3 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said: He played last week for them. Maybe he is with the first team at Hull or maybe he is close to loan move He's at Ewood watching the game saw someone post it on X. Does this result keep our record up of every Rovers side at every level losing all there games so far this season? 1 Quote
riverholmes Posted August 22 Posted August 22 Match report from Brighton's website - Rovers 0 BHA 4 https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/media-article/mu21-match-report-blackburn-rovers-bha-pl2-august-2025 Am puzzled a bit by the formation. Wood and Stritch, as far as I know, are forwards/attacking midfielders. So it looks like Dunn is the only real all-round central midfielder in the team. 1 Quote
TugaysMarlboro Posted August 22 Posted August 22 Taking it Higgins has left? Don't think he's been in any squad. Quote
chaddyrovers Posted August 22 Posted August 22 27 minutes ago, TugaysMarlboro said: Taking it Higgins has left? Don't think he's been in any squad. No he has signed scholarship here 1 Quote
arbitro Posted August 22 Posted August 22 The first thing to say is that Brighton were excellent. They were quicker in movement and mind, stronger and certainly more skilful. Ordinarily that would tell the story of a 4-0 defeat but the truth is not one Rovers player (except Batty who was ok) comes out with any credit. We lacked cohesion, application and at times attitude. It was certainly the most inept I have seen our under 21's for a long time and baffling after a decent performance on Monday against Everton although there were some changes. We ended up with Wood as a central striker and Strich just behind him so the absolute dearth of strikers doesn't just apply to the first team. Hopefully the under 18 boys can smash the Dingles today and restore some pride to the Academy. 3 Quote
Parsonblue Posted August 23 Posted August 23 Totally agree arbitro. I thought there was a huge gulf between the two teams. As you say, Brighton were big, strong and quick but all seemed to have the ability to control the ball, pass the ball and looked to be well organised in terms of shape and movement. Sadly, I couldn't see one player in that team who I would be happy to put in the first team squad - and if we get any sort of injuries and suspensions we will be relying upon them to make up the numbers. Like the first team, there is no threat in front of goal. Two big home games for the Under-18's coming up - Burnley today and Fulham in the Cup on Tuesday. They will be interesting tests for our youngsters. 2 Quote
riverholmes Posted August 23 Posted August 23 Does Dunn look like a prospect? It seems he’s struggling to stand-out in a poor team. Quote
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