Under18s Result (3 Viewers)

Who's Gianni Andy? Can't say I've heard of his name in the academy before.

Are there any new players who look promising?

AndyM said:

He's a U16. I'm not 100% sure I've got the correct spelling either.


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Ok thanks.

Ivor Lawton to breakthrough this season?

When do the U18's play next Andy? Might go and watch.

Out of interest, are the trialists u18??

AndyM said:

The U18s beat Wigan 1-0 in their first preseason friendly earlier at Warwick Uni. They had quite a big squad with a few trialists and younger players taking part. The goal was scored by Gianni.


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Nice to know that the march wasn't the only positive thing on Saturday.

AndyM said:

I did use an incorrect spelling. His name is Geani Stanciu.

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Thanks Andy. Might try and get to that WBA game then before heading to Nuneaton.

Playing Luton at 1pm.

Team:
Addai (GK), Whitmore, Barnett, Ford, Harries, Albini, Maycock, Shipley, Dev. Kelly-Evans, Sambou, Smith.

SlowerThanPlatt said:

Playing Luton at 1pm.

Team:
Addai (GK), Whitmore, Barnett, Ford, Harries, Albini, Maycock, Shipley, Dev. Kelly-Evans, Sambou, Smith.

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Is that the same Kelly-Evans who played at Nuneaton? Or his brother?

Didn't Shipley play as well?

shmmeee said:

Is that the same Kelly-Evans who played at Nuneaton? Or his brother?

Didn't Shipley play as well?

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Shipley started the first 45 minutes. It's the same Kelly-Evans, Devon, who started the second half.

shmmeee said:

Is that the same Kelly-Evans who played at Nuneaton? Or his brother?

Didn't Shipley play as well?

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Let's avoid a "Which Kelly-Evans" argument here, there is about 14 of them in the family haha! I'll definitely follow on Twitter, we could be seeing a lot of these lads in under 12 months time on a weekly basis.

Chance for #CCFCU18s! 11 mins - Devon Kelly-Evans slides Bassala Sambou in behind but the keeper collects his chipped finish.

Chance for #CCFCU18s! 34 mins - Callum Maycock picks out Bassala Sambou but he fires his shot wide from distance. Still 0-0. #PUSB

Half-time: #CCFCU18s 0-0 Luton Town U18s. Goalless at the Alan Higgs Centre with City looking better going forward. #PUSB

SUBS for #CCFCU18s: Elliott Parrott on for Callum Maycock, Kyle Barnett for Luke Bromley and Geani Stanciu for Bassala Sambou

Chance for #CCFCU18s! 53 mins - Devon Kelly-Evans crosses for Geani Stanciu but his goal-bound effort is blocked. Still 0-0. #PUSB

Chance for #CCFCU18s. 55 mins - Jay Albini crossed for Dan Smith to narrowly head wide of the right-hand post. Still 0-0. #PUSB

Full-time: #CCFCU18s 0-0 Luton Town U18s. Solid defensive performance from both sides results in a goalless draw. #PUSB

Not too bad considering Ivor Lawton, James Maddison, Jack Finch and George Thomas are away with the first team.

come on u Hatters, good luck back in the league :claping hands:

Against Peterborough tomorrow at the Alan Higgs - 11am kick off.

AndyM said:

I believe they're away at WBA next Saturday morning. The next home game may be Peterborough on the 26th but I think this is TBC at the moment. I would also assume that the Coventry XI playing away at Leamington on the 29th will be a young side as the first team friendly at Newport is on the same evening.


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Thought the Leamington game had been cancelled?

Coventry City are delighted to announce Carl McNally as the new head of Academy recruitment.


Birmingham-born McNally comes into the City Academy tasked with managing the process of sourcing and recruiting the next generation of young talent from the Under-9s up to Under-18s level.

Having seen the likes of Callum Wilson, Conor Thomas, Jordan Clarke and Jordan Willis progress to first-team from the Academy over recent years, McNally has targeted a recruitment drive in Coventry and Warwickshire.

McNally said: "I can't wait to get stuck into the new role. I've worked for the club for over four years part-time and seen a lot of talented youngsters progress into the first-team so I'm hoping I can keep that high standard up.


"Having been in charge of the Birmingham area scouting team, and considering how competitive the area, we did really well bringing over lots of talented youngsters from that area.

"I'll be in charge of all of the Academy recruitment, up to and including the Under-18s. I want to look at the local area and develop our scouting network around Coventry and Warwickshire as well as the West Midlands.

"It's important to have a good team of scouts working behind me and we have some specific age groups we need to target so I'm looking forward to the challenge and it's crucial that we forge good links and working relationships with local junior clubs, schools, associations and development centres.

"I chose Coventry because the environment and structure is already in place and the pathway to the first team is there for the talented and gifted footballer with the correct attitude, work ethic and desire. It is a great role and I'm delighted to join Coventry City's successful Academy in a role where I can contribute to the long-term success of the club."

Academy Manager Richard Stevens believes the appointment will help achieve the aim of having local and talented footballers playing for Coventry City in the future.

Stevens said: "The head of recruitment role is something every Academy thrives on. I think Carl's appointment will bring structure and stability to our Academy set-up.

"I want to lock down the city of Coventry. We're the local football club and we should be giving local footballers the chance to play for Coventry City.

"With Carl McNally coming in, our main focus is to make sure any gifted and talented young footballer from Coventry and Warwickshire will get a chance in our Academy.

"There is nothing better as a fan of a football club than to see local players representing your football team and that has to be the aim through our recruitment."

They should just train a member of staff in each secondary school. Far cheaper and you wouldn't miss anyone.