U18/U21 Development Thread (8 Viewers)

[Nick]

Don’t know where he gets his talent from eh Chimp?

Ahhhhhh it's his dad. SB.

I will make a detective one day!

 

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[Otis]

Eh?

Thought the hint was Edgar Rice Burroughs.

 

[SBchimp]

The Sky Blues under 18s have been drawn away to Burton in the 1st round of this years FA Youth Cup.

Time and date still to be confirmed.

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

The U18s drew 1-1 at Watford yesterday. They are now up to 5th with 11 points - 4 points becond second placed Cardiff. I think they’ve got someone in now doing the media for the academy side of the club so there should be a better output on news and highlights

First year scholar goalkeeper Cian Tyler started for Wales U17s yesterday in their 1-0 win over Kazakhstan. They now face Portugal on Tuesday in their final game

U23s at the Ricoh tomorrow:

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

U23 match report:
REPORT: Sky Blues 4-1 Colchester United

U16 William Bapaga scored the U18s goal on Saturday - his 3rd of the season as he continues to impress playing up. FA Youth Cup first round against Burton been confirmed for this Friday with a 7pm kick off

 

[larry_david]

Jak hickman... Any good? Scored today, seems to be playing further forward. Nice loan spell for a month, do we know if it wasn't extended because we wanted him back or they didn't want him?

 

[Otis]

Usually a right back isn't he.

Great if he has that flexibility to play in more than one position.

 

[BUSA]

Jak hickman... Any good? Scored today, seems to be playing further forward. Nice loan spell for a month, do we know if it wasn't extended because we wanted him back or they didn't want him?

Guess we got him back due to grimmer’s injury

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

Two year deal for Jack Burroughs:

 

[Winny the Bish]

Always good to get your best youngsters signed up

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

The U18s are through to the second round of the FA Youth Cup tonight after coming through unscathed in a potential banana skin against Burton 2-1. Sam McCallum opened the scoring from a corner before Jack Burroughs netted the all important goal after a superb ball from Jonathan Ngandu.

Team was: Bilson, B.Rowe, Endall, White, McCallum, L.Rowe, Hunt, Burroughs, Bapaga, Ngandu, Crowther

Match report:

Jack Burroughs proved to be the pivotal man at the Pirelli as his second-half strike helped the Sky Blues to victory over the Brewers in FA Youth Cup action.

The Sky Blues began the game on the front-foot - with thanks to winger Jack Burroughs who will still be reeling after being offered a professional contract upon expiration of his scholarship at the end of this season.

Burroughs was the main man for City with the bulk of the attacking play coming through him, and the build-up to the goal was no different.

He picked the ball up on the right wing and beat his full-back for pace and strength and earned a corner for the Sky Blues. The delivery was deep and Albion failed to clear the danger with the ball eventually falling to Sam McCallum who smashed his shot through a crowd of players and underneath Oliver Fairbrother in the Brewers net.

The Sky Blues had their tails up and nearly made their dominance count. A superb, defence-splitting ball out from the centre of defence from Josh Endall found William Bapaga as he was bearing down on goal. Following a slip from his marker, Bapaga chopped inside of the covering defender and unleashed a shot that deflected out for a corner kick.

For all of City's dominance, the Brewers kept fighting back and managed to carve out a chance for themselves after some neat interplay between Clamp and Hart on the right wing. Clamp eventually played Hart in-behind the defence, but with his angle narrowing at every moment he managed to get a shot off that was well matched by Tom Billson who palmed the ball away from danger.

The Sky Blues ended the first half nervy and were lucky to find themselves in front at the break. A great double save from Billson denied Clamp and Melhado, whilst minutes later Clamp - who was clean through on goal - smashed his effort wide of the front post.



HALF-TIME: Burton Albion U18 0 - 1 Sky Blues U18



It only took two minutes for the Brewers to find themselves back on level terms as they picked up in the second half where they left off in this first.

Kyle Clamp was played through on goal - similar to his chance in the first half - but this time he opted to slot the ball underneath the on-rushing Billson and into the back of the Sky Blues net to level up the scores.

City were back on the attack and slightly unfortunate not to have the chance to go ahead once again from the spot. Bapaga had the ball at his feet and the defender in his sights, and as he attacked, the forward went down under a challenge, yet, the referee waved away the protests and rewarded the Sky Blues with a corner.

The Sky Blues found themselves back in the lead minutes later and with 20 minutes left to play. Jonathan Ngandu played a wonderful ball over the top of the Brewers defence for Burroughs to run onto. The winger took the touch in his stride as he knocked it past the last defender and slipped it through the legs of the on-rushing Fairbrother.

With minutes left on the clock, Tom Hewlett entered the field of play and was right in amongst it straight away. He arrowed a teasing ball to the back post for Regan Ganley to meet and head just over Billson's bar for the hosts.

Depsite a late flurry of attacks from Albion, the Sky Blues stood tough as they march on to the second round of the FA Youth Cup.



FULL-TIME: Burton Albion U18 1 - 2 Sky Blues U18

 

[Otis]

Jack Burroughs isn't a winger is he?

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

Jack Burroughs isn't a winger is he?

Can play wing, central midfield and attacking midfield. Will be interesting to see where he ends up - he pops up with goals wherever he plays as he’s direct and a strong runner

 

[Otis]

Can play wing, central midfield and attacking midfield. Will be interesting to see where he ends up - he pops up with goals wherever he plays as he’s direct and a strong runner

Yeah. Just surprised they described him as a right winger.

You would have thought they would have gone with something like the midfielder, who played wide right tonight. Something like that.

It's like saying 'Tom Bayliss, the right winger'.

Just a minor gripe, but like you say he can play in the centre as an attacking midfielder too.

 

[SBchimp]

As someone who has watched him play a lot :angelic:

He prefers to play as a number 8, although is happy as a 10 or wide. He played as a right wing back tonight as the analysis on Burton was that their left back was maybe a weak link. So it was specifically targeted tonight..

 

[larry_david]

Who is that new striker we signed recently? Is it bapaga?

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

Who is that new striker we signed recently? Is it bapaga?

No Bapaga is an U16 player playing up, was signed by Rio Ferdinand’s agency last year. He has 3 goals this season for the U18s

The striker we signed recently is David Bremang who has been playing for the U23s but not been on the bench for the first team yet. I don’t think he’s eligible for FA Youth Cup games as he’s too old but the left back we signed McCallum is

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

The U23s are away at Crystal Palace this afternoon - 1pm kick off at Selhurst Park, there’s also a home fixture against Charlton on Friday with a 1pm kick off also

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

The U23s are away at Crystal Palace this afternoon - 1pm kick off at Selhurst Park, there’s also a home fixture against Charlton on Friday with a 1pm kick off also

The game is free to watch today if you register a free account on Palace’s website

Watch U23s v Coventry City Today At Selhurst Park

Crystal Palace Football Club - Official Site

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

The returning Jack Grimmer and Brandon Mason in the full back berths. Tony Andreu having to make do with playing in the U23s for the time being, partnering Jonathan Ngandu in midfield.

Scott Dann and Papa Souare start for them

 

[Otis]

The returning Jack Grimmer and Brandon Mason in the full back berths. Tony Andreu having to make do with playing in the U23s for the time being, partnering Jonathan Ngandu in midfield.

Who's the trialist I wonder?

 

[Winny the Bish]

Not bad so far. I like the 4-1-4-1 formation but the two wide players need to be closer to Bremang, who is so isolated.

Also, Billy Stedman has no right foot whatsoever. Had space to shoot inside the area but tried to get it on his left, then had the chance to play in Grimmer but didn't want to pass with his right foot.

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

Not bad so far. I like the 4-1-4-1 formation but the two wide players need to be closer to Bremang, who is so isolated.

Also, Billy Stedman has no right foot whatsoever. Had space to shoot inside the area but tried to get it on his left, then had the chance to play in Grimmer but didn't want to pass with his right foot.

I’m quite impressed so far. Palace can’t cope with City’s pressing and have yet to muster an opportunity but we’ve only had half opportunities. I like Bremang up front, needs to work harder out of possession but you can see there’s a player in there. The two CMs Eccles and Ngandu have also played well putting challenges in

Mark Bright impressed with us

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

Good play again from Bremang, free kick wasted

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

Who's the trialist I wonder?

Aram Soleman right back recently released by WBA. Just came on

 

[Winny the Bish]

1-0 - Josh Eccles. Keeper flaps at a free kick and he powers one home. He's played well.

 

[Otis]

Aram Soleman right back recently released by WBA. Just came on

Cheers.

Just saw he was released by WBA in May.

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

Full time 1-0. So pleased for Josh Eccles after his horrific leg break at the same ground last season.

All the team played really well and the first team players led by example.

 

[SBchimp]

Goal from Friday nights 2-1 win away at Burton in the FA Youth Cup scored by Sam McCallum

 

[SBchimp]

Goal from Friday nights 2-1 away win at Burton in FAYC scored by Jack Burroughs

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

U18's lost 5-1 away to Bristol City, Pretty young team by the looks of it.

Team: Tyler, Whitmore, Martin, Costa, B.Rowe (c), White, Lautaru, Pitts-Ekersall, Hunt, Bapaga, Crowther
Subs: Bilson, Endall, Nee, Nightingale, Scott

Lautaru got the goal according to BC academy twitter

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

U18's lost 5-1 away to Bristol City, Pretty young team by the looks of it.

Team: Tyler, Whitmore, Martin, Costa, B.Rowe (c), White, Lautaru, Pitts-Ekersall, Hunt, Bapaga, Crowther
Subs: Bilson, Endall, Nee, Nightingale, Scott

Lautaru got the goal according to BC academy twitter

Yes that’s correct Costa, Eckersall, Bapaga, Nee, Nightingale and Scott are all U16 players. It will be an up and down season, when they’ve had the best players available they’ve won every game I believe but first and foremost it’s about player development and challenging players at higher age groups.

In other news, Jonathan Ngandu turned 17 last week and subsequently signed professional terms. Also, the FA Youth Cup second round has been drawn and we have an away tie at either Grantham Town or Cogenhoe United. Tie to be played before 17th November

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

Surprised the N'Gandu signing pro terms wasn't on the website/media as they announced Burroughs' signing.

Speaking of Burroughs, I'm surprised his younger brother wasn't involved with the U18's at the weekend given he's been assured of a two year scholarship. Injured?

 

[Otis]

Hopefully he has 5 brothers and each brother is better than previous one.

A bit like the Marx Brothers.

 

[SBchimp]

The younger Burroughs (and the last one Otis) scored the winner for the under 16s on Saturday when they beat Bristol City 4-3. He plays CB where the 18's already have two 2nd year and one 1st year scholars. He normally features amongst the substitutes.