Match Thread U23 v Charlton (a) (5 Viewers)

[SBchimp]

Kick off at 2pm

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[SBchimp]

The Sky Blues Under-23s take on Charlton Athletic, with kick-off just under an hour away at the Valley.

City are looking to bounce back this afternoon and get back to winning ways in the Professional Development League.

Sky Blues Xl: Tom Billson (GK), Josh Reid, George Burroughs, Jay McGrath, Abel Alabi, Ricardo Dinanga, Jonny Ngandu (C), Aidan Finnegan, Aaron Evans-Harriott, Will Bapaga, Harrison Nee.


Subs: Charlie Callaghan (GK), Fion O'Brien, Reece Massey, Trialist, Trialist.

 

[better days]

Pretty young team again
Unsurprising when the first team have so many games coming thick and fast

 

[SBchimp]

1-0 up 6 mins Evans-Harriott

 

[SBchimp]

Just hit the bar. Looking comfortable so far

 

[rexo87]

Dinanga playing RWB is roasting his man every time. Bapaga also looks good and created the goal

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[rexo87]

Great forward run from the back by Burroughs (I think). Brought down 25 yards out

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[SBchimp]

Less comfortable as the game went on.
Alabi had two decent chances with his head from set pieces, also made a couple of decent blocks. The front line has drifted out of the game. Think we need a second goal.
HT 1–0

 

[larry_david]

I didn't realise we're not top anymore

 

[Otis]

I didn't realise we're not top anymore

Call yourself a supporter?

 

[rexo87]

1-1 great goal

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[SBchimp]

51 1-1 poor defending. Took it very well though

 

[SBchimp]

2-1. Down. Great strike

 

[larry_david]

Wheels falling off the u23s

 

[SBchimp]

3-1

 

[SBchimp]

Wheels falling off the u23s

The core of the team is fine. There are some weak links

 

[larry_david]

The core of the team is fine. There are some weak links

How's Alabi done since he's come in?

 

[SBchimp]

He’s been ok today. Maybe should have done better for their 3rd

 

[rexo87]

The midfield has been the biggest problem today. Far too weak

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[Jesse Carver]

I didn't realise we're not top anymore

Has losing Tavares to the first team hurt them?

 

[rexo87]

Has losing Tavares to the first team hurt them?

I would say so. Nee is playing up front on his own and has struggled all game

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[SBchimp]

Pen to Cov

 

[stevefloyd]

Sounds familiar

 

[SBchimp]

87 3-2

 

[rexo87]

3-2 ngandu pen - soft

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[larry_david]

3-3!

 

[SBchimp]

3-3 92 min

 

[rexo87]

Wow 3-3 Bapaga

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[stevefloyd]

I would have watched this but didn't find out until 10 mins ago

 

[SBchimp]

FT 3-3. Got away with one there

 

[SkyblueDad]

I think it’s tough for the U/23s, team can be very different from game to game, some older first team at times then some as young as 18 even 16.

 

[shmmeee]

3-3 92 min

Good to see our style being replicated across the age ranges.

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

Can anyone tell me if the pre-match booze cruise was a success?

 

[Colin Steins Smile]

"The late goal show" is embedded in the culture of this club!

 

[stevefloyd]

Can anyone tell me if the pre-match booze cruise was a success?

It was just a cruise...no booze