I agree. His return has been poor but I think he will come good soon. Got the youth pedigree just needs to put it together at senior level. If he's a City player, he's got something about him.

Out of all of them...I think Liam Delap could do a job. Got a bit of the devil in him, likes a battle and knows where the goal is. Surprised Cannon did better than him at PNE tbh

Considering they needed to get a result, that was a really professional performance. Well played 21's everyone played a part

0-3 Weston. Deserved scoreline

0-2 Burns

Blackburn much the better team

Leonards strengths: Holds the ball up well, Aggressive, Selfish in and around the box. Get the feeling he is confident in his own ability and doesn't hide....but it's 21's which is a world away from the Championship.

Spurs play Wolves on Friday. Draw would probably suit us.

Sad to see young players released. Harlock and Burns played a big part in the good youth cup run a few years back. Harlock seems to have been playing in different positions this year and looks to lack a bit of confidence. Burns has had some injuries, which probably haven't helped. Saadi looks technically good. Good luck to them.

Cirino.and Burns injured. Eastham required as 3rd keeper now Kaminski injured. Other 23's involved in internal game in Wednesday with 1st teamers who don't get many if any minutes tomorrow. Presume Leonard and Harlock involved in that also.

Scoreline a bit flattering to Rovers. Lacked a bit of quality all over the pitch. Eastman played well.

21's game on MUTV tonight

Thought he was a right back ?

Pike popped his hamstring about 6 weeks ago and required surgery. Probably after Xmas before anywhere near fit to play.

Burns has been injured for a few weeks

Not sure. He usually plays CM or out wide. Seems to have the armband for the 21's so maybe just finding an available position for him to play the other night. Thought he done OK though.

Maybe he wants to go 3-4-3 so having 4-5 CB needed and allows Phillips to go out on loan should he sign

Yes he plays with more freedom in the 21's and carries the ball more but can't blame him for keeping it simple. More games, more confidence I suppose.

I hope he stays. Gets a contract for £3-5k pw + picks up win bonuses as part of the squad and plays 6-10 games this year. Tbh if he keeps developing the contract will get torn up and replaced but the pathway is the most important part and if he continues in the England squad then the sky's the limit. Big money move by 21 and Blackburn get a whopping payday.

Sam Burns and Harry Leonard (pen) were the scorers

Ferguson (3rd yr scholar and Gisenan aren't U18's...but the team generally does have a few 18's in each game.

Ones a Scholar and ones a 1st year pro.

Yeah it was compensation but he never got offered a pro at Rovers.

Quite possibly, but that game was against several youth internationals and he played really well.

I would imagine First team staff get more involved with pros at 23's upwards. The club employs managers at different levels to make these decisions. It could be budgets, positions, etc that determines who gets what. Plus, the loan system for young pro's. To suggest a first team manager gets involved with every scholar decision would seem to stretch it a bit in my opinion.