Arsenal U18s playing at the Emirates after Arsenal v Stoke

Cutch · 28th September 2011, 22:28

I see ManUnitedYouth tweeting about this.

It sounds like a pretty good idea to me. Giving the young players a chance to play infront of a good crowd, and gives people the chance to stay on for free and familiarise themselves with the players.

Do you think it would be a worthwhile experiment for us to ever try out?

bsc · 28th September 2011, 23:14

It sounds fantastic. I'd certainly stay on and watch. Beats the tram rush anyway.

lysglimt · 29th September 2011, 04:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cutch

I see ManUnitedYouth tweeting about this.

It sounds like a pretty good idea to me. Giving the young players a chance to play infront of a good crowd, and gives people the chance to stay on for free and familiarise themselves with the players.

Do you think it would be a worthwhile experiment for us to ever try out?

Brilliant idea if you ask me

Grinner · 29th September 2011, 04:14

I doubt our groundskeeper is a fan of it.

Neutral · 29th September 2011, 06:53

what are the costs associated with this kind of thing?

On the face of it...it sounds like a brilliant plan, obviously not something you could do after every home game, but 5-6 times a season, would be great for the players and the fans.

Maciek · 29th September 2011, 09:01

People start leaving Old Trafford after 80th minute of First Team matches, you think they'll be watching U18s?

RedSky At Night · 29th September 2011, 09:50

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Originally Posted by Maciek

People start leaving Old Trafford after 80th minute of First Team matches, you think they'll be watching U18s?

No, but I'd wager that at least 5-10k would stick around, espically after a good result.

Decotron · 29th September 2011, 10:34

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Originally Posted by Maciek

People start leaving Old Trafford after 80th minute of First Team matches, you think they'll be watching U18s?

yes

Mitch Conor · 29th September 2011, 11:30

On the face of it, I think it is a great idea and I'd love to see United do the same. However, United are famously guarded regarding the youth players, so I would be surprised if they were to consider opening the side up to such exposure on a regular basis - we seem reluctant to even play FAYC games at OT, though keeping the public eye off the lads is possibly/probably not the reason.

28th September 2011, 22:28	#1 (permalink)
Cutch Shit stirrer (Literally) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northern Ireland. W3101, Row 29, Seat 174 Posts: 5,498	Arsenal U18s playing at the Emirates after Arsenal v Stoke I see ManUnitedYouth tweeting about this. It sounds like a pretty good idea to me. Giving the young players a chance to play infront of a good crowd, and gives people the chance to stay on for free and familiarise themselves with the players. Do you think it would be a worthwhile experiment for us to ever try out?

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28th September 2011, 23:14	#2 (permalink)
bsc First Team Sub Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Stretford End - 3103 Posts: 5,714	It sounds fantastic. I'd certainly stay on and watch. Beats the tram rush anyway.

29th September 2011, 04:14	#4 (permalink)
Grinner fat gutted, hairy shouldered stinky arse Join Date: May 2003 Location: Gumbroski draws mud.... Posts: 21,557	I doubt our groundskeeper is a fan of it.

29th September 2011, 06:53	#5 (permalink)
Neutral BTV Join Date: May 2010 Location: DC/Canberra/Dhaka Posts: 6,447	what are the costs associated with this kind of thing? On the face of it...it sounds like a brilliant plan, obviously not something you could do after every home game, but 5-6 times a season, would be great for the players and the fans.

29th September 2011, 09:01	#6 (permalink)
Maciek Spit and Polish Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 'Sometimes you look in a field and you see a cow and you think it's a better cow than the one you've got in your own field. It's a fact, right? And it never really works out that way. It’s probably the same cow and not as good as your own cow.' Posts: 9,135	People start leaving Old Trafford after 80th minute of First Team matches, you think they'll be watching U18s?

29th September 2011, 11:30	#9 (permalink)
Mitch Conor Holy CRAP BALLS!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,096	On the face of it, I think it is a great idea and I'd love to see United do the same. However, United are famously guarded regarding the youth players, so I would be surprised if they were to consider opening the side up to such exposure on a regular basis - we seem reluctant to even play FAYC games at OT, though keeping the public eye off the lads is possibly/probably not the reason.