Academy v Huddersfield Town

Mr. MUJAC · 13th September 2008, 16:56

The Reds continued their good start to the season with a comfortable 5-0 win over Huddesfield Town at Storthes Hall this morning.

United fielded the usual suspects but named a triallist, Lee Askham on the right side of midfield. Askham, and England U/17 international, is currently on Sheffield United's books.

The Reds started brightly and both sides could have scored, with Ajose particularly wasteful for United. Then on 41 minutes Federico Macheda opened the scoring with a well taken goal after hitting the bar some minutes earlier. Town could have troubled United on a couple of occasions but poor finishing let them down.

Half time: Huddersfield 0 United 1

In the second half, United stepped up the tempo and with Norwood and James pulling all the strings in midfield, keeper Amos was hardly tested. Further goals followed for Ajose four minutes into the second half and Askham added a third on 59 minutes. 20 minutes into the second half Stewart and Curran came on to replace Ajose and Askham and Cameron Stewart added United's fourth five minutes after taking the field on 70 minutes. With 15 minutes to go, captain Matthew James added a fifth and Huddersfield were well and truly beaten.

Final Score: Huddersfield Town 0 Manchester United 5

Team:

1. Amos
2. Strickland
3. Gill
4. Brown
5. Wootton
6. James
7. Askham
8. Norwood
9. Macheda
10. Petrucci
11. Ajose

12. Curran (7)
13. Devlin
14. Stewart (11)

oskarutd · 13th September 2008, 17:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. MUJAC

The Reds continued their good start to the season with a comfortable 5-0 win over Huddesfield Town at Storthes Hall this morning.

United fielded the usual suspects but named a triallist, Lee Askham on the right side of midfield. Askham, and England U/17 international, is currently on Sheffield United's books.

The Reds started brightly and both sides could have scored, with Ajose particularly wasteful for United. Then on 41 minutes Federico Macheda opened the scoring with a well taken goal after hitting the bar some minutes earlier. Town could have troubled United on a couple of occasions but poor finishing let them down.

Half time: Huddersfield 0 United 1

In the second half, United stepped up the tempo and with Norwood and James pulling all the strings in midfield, keeper Amos was hardly tested. Further goals followed for Ajose four minutes into the second half and Askham added a third on 59 minutes. 20 minutes into the second half Stewart and Curran came on to replace Ajose and Askham and Cameron Stewart added United's fourth five minutes after taking the field on 70 minutes. With 15 minutes to go, captain Matthew James added a fifth and Huddersfield were well and truly beaten.

Final Score: Huddersfield Town 0 Manchester United 5

Team:

1. Amos
2. Strickland
3. Gill
4. Brown
5. Wootton
6. James
7. Askham
8. Norwood
9. Macheda
10. Petrucci
11. Ajose

12. Curran (7)
13. Devlin
14. Stewart (11)

Great, thanks !

Elliott · 13th September 2008, 18:09

Cheers, MUJAC. Lee Askham:

PS18 · 13th September 2008, 18:20

highlights on MUTV tomorrow at 5.30pm.

TheSwede · 13th September 2008, 18:25

Great report MUJAC!!

68-99-08 · 14th September 2008, 00:22

Askham any good? I'll watch the highlights tomorow but would he be good enough to get a contract from what you gathered MUJAC?

Name Changed · 14th September 2008, 14:52

Great match report.

charleysurf · 14th September 2008, 22:29

The goals from the game.

PS18 · 14th September 2008, 22:36

Cheers for that.

Limited evidence to go on but Askham reminded me a lot of Lee Martin in his general play.

Elliott · 15th September 2008, 00:44

Good goals. All the usual suspects seemed to play well.

PS18 · 15th September 2008, 01:49

From the extended highlights Matty James seemed to have a typically dominant game in midfield.

Mr. MUJAC · 15th September 2008, 08:09

Whenever Chris Curran comes on, his pace really worries defenders. He is a traditional winger who can beat his man on the outside and then usually has good delivery. He has set up 2 or 3 goals like this already this season.

Nice to see him set up Matty James on Saturday.

prateik · 15th September 2008, 08:20

is there an age limit for academy players ?
askham is over 18

Danish Wizard · 15th September 2008, 09:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by prateik

is there an age limit for academy players ?
askham is over 18

You can have 2-3 over-age players in the academy matches, I think. Amos is also too old for u-18 football this season..

PS18 · 15th September 2008, 15:56

Quote:

The Academy League shall comprise an Under 18 competition in which a participating team may name on its team sheet up to 3 Under 19 outfield players and 1 Under 19 goalkeeper.

From premierleague.com.

13th September 2008, 16:56	#1 (permalink)
Mr. MUJAC Talent spotter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Louis Rocca started it all... Posts: 2,342	Academy v Huddersfield Town The Reds continued their good start to the season with a comfortable 5-0 win over Huddesfield Town at Storthes Hall this morning. United fielded the usual suspects but named a triallist, Lee Askham on the right side of midfield. Askham, and England U/17 international, is currently on Sheffield United's books. The Reds started brightly and both sides could have scored, with Ajose particularly wasteful for United. Then on 41 minutes Federico Macheda opened the scoring with a well taken goal after hitting the bar some minutes earlier. Town could have troubled United on a couple of occasions but poor finishing let them down. Half time: Huddersfield 0 United 1 In the second half, United stepped up the tempo and with Norwood and James pulling all the strings in midfield, keeper Amos was hardly tested. Further goals followed for Ajose four minutes into the second half and Askham added a third on 59 minutes. 20 minutes into the second half Stewart and Curran came on to replace Ajose and Askham and Cameron Stewart added United's fourth five minutes after taking the field on 70 minutes. With 15 minutes to go, captain Matthew James added a fifth and Huddersfield were well and truly beaten. Final Score: Huddersfield Town 0 Manchester United 5 Team: 1. Amos 2. Strickland 3. Gill 4. Brown 5. Wootton 6. James 7. Askham 8. Norwood 9. Macheda 10. Petrucci 11. Ajose 12. Curran (7) 13. Devlin 14. Stewart (11)

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PS18 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ruud ftw Posts: 896	Cheers for that. Limited evidence to go on but Askham reminded me a lot of Lee Martin in his general play.

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Mr. MUJAC Talent spotter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Louis Rocca started it all... Posts: 2,342	Whenever Chris Curran comes on, his pace really worries defenders. He is a traditional winger who can beat his man on the outside and then usually has good delivery. He has set up 2 or 3 goals like this already this season. Nice to see him set up Matty James on Saturday.

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prateik Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,052	is there an age limit for academy players ? askham is over 18