sir_gary_cahill Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 i think it was more down this season's u16s not being good enough to be kept on but the u15s are a talented bunch, what do you make of jordan graham, the little black right winger? good to hear about barrett, i can't understand why he wasn't offered a scholarship back in november! interesting to hear your thoughts on the 2nd years, you don't think they'll keep grocott? every time i've seen him, he's looked a good footballer who seems to have done decent job out of position at right back, i also think that poyser has potential. i think flanagan will be retained also i've always liked him plus he's been out injured a long time. that delfouneso, bannan group was once in a generation and i'm proud to say i witnessed it, we should've won the youth cup in 2008! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handsome Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 I'll dig my teamsheet out of the car in the morning...I know Charlie Ward was one of the unused subs. Nelson-Addy has played in the centre of midfield every time Ive seen him come on. Not sure on the under16s scorer - it was a free kick from the edge of the box. I have a feeling it was the little left winger who came on for the second half, looked about 13 years old and quite a tidy player. The Halfhuid point is a strange one. He's scored goals on a regular basis this season but for me has consistently looked our poorest player and the one with least natural talent. It sounds awful to knock a player who scored a hat trick in the last round of the Youth Cup and Im slightly mystified how he kept scoring. But to me he looks so heavy legged and mentally doesnt read a game at all, and thats both up front and at the back. Cant imagine hes one that will progress much further with us. On the flip side of that Ryan Simmonds continues to impress me more and more. Physically he must be about 9 stone but he is so quick and reads the game fantastically well. I fully disagree regarding Halfhuid. If he ain't any good, why he played (and scored) on a regular basis???? Time will tell!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 he was used purely because we had no-one else, his long term future is at centre back imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted March 6, 2010 Moderator Share Posted March 6, 2010 From the little I've seen of Halfhuid I'm with IMWT on his impressions of the player. I see very little of this younger group so it's great to read this stuff, I'd agree with SGC that we've had a golden generation come through; I think we'll see a lot of them playing league football over the next few years and I think we'll see a good number of success stories. Interested to read that Flanagan has been out injured for a long time, I saw him play for the reserves on one occasion (his only appearance?) and thought he looked very good. I wondered where he'd got to, is the injury something he's expected to fully recover from or something that might have a lasting effect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 been out almost a year, i think he ruptured his ACL not too sure though and yes it was his only reserve performance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 oh i think he's back in training now, no long term worry over him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMartinWeTrust Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 I think I probably overlooked Grocott...he has a chance and wont have done himself a disservice playing a season out of position. I guess Handsome thats the whole joy of watching the Academy games in the hope that you might just get to watch the next big thing come through and you watch these players grow and develop. As for Poyser SGC I just dont see him progressing a great deal. I think he drives the coaching staff to despair with his lack of a grasp of the basics and his general work rate. Anyways roll on Tuesday...anyone else making the trip down to Fulham? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted March 15, 2010 Moderator Share Posted March 15, 2010 Any news on semi-final dates yet, it's all very quiet considering it'll have to be happening pretty soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyClarke Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 On Grocott, whilst it is admirable that he does a job out of position, it doesn't bode well for him that he was the one who had to slot in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted March 17, 2010 Moderator Share Posted March 17, 2010 Chelsea have won the first leg of their FA Youth cup semi-final one-nil against Blackburn, they play the second leg on Monday. Annoyingly, still no news on the dates for our semi-final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carew_villa Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Will Gardner and Siegrist be back for our semi-finals against Newcastle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC-Prideofbrum Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 16s won 3-0 today away at cardiff, umit eminoglu scored 2 and darious darkin got the other 1 don't know about 18s Great names. Goes to my school that Umit fella! Haven't seen him play in a couple years mind. Charlie Ward aswell, goes to the school 2 minutes away from us, I've had some good battles against him in the past. He's apparently doing really well. Always bring a smile when you see people you know doing well!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyClarke Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 Quite a bit about Umit Eminoglu, all in Turkish though! Birmingham City but also invited me etmisti workout. But my father always said Aston Villa. At least his Dad is a sensible bloke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumourmill Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Seigrist i heard is playing but gardener and steibler have both had knee operations and will be out for about 6 months . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stato Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 The dates have been confirmed for Villa's FA Youth Cup semi-final games against Newcastle United. Tony McAndrew's team will be back at Villa Park for the first leg on Thursday April 8 (ko 7pm). The second leg takes place on Friday April 16 at St James' Park (ko 7pm). Villa booked their place in the semi-finals with a dramatic penalty shootout victory at Fulham in the previous round. The Young Lions have also seen off Rochdale, West Bromwich Albion and Millwall along the way. Newcastle's run to the semis has seen them conquer Doncaster Rovers, Reading, West Ham United and Crystal Palace. Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyClarke Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 Looks like Durrell Berry played at fullback against Fulham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted March 18, 2010 Moderator Share Posted March 18, 2010 Cheers Stato, only a month between the two semi-finals then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyClarke Posted March 20, 2010 Author Share Posted March 20, 2010 Won 2-1 today according to Premier League website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 arsenio and carruthers with the goals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 arsenio scores some amount of goals for a kid who was initially declared a defender when he signed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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