Bobby Charlton talks youth

032Devil · 17th July 2006, 11:17

"United are the best producers of youngsters in England.

I remember going to see Alex at the training ground a few years ago and was told he was out on pitch 11 or something. On the way over I saw this young lad weave past about three players and smash the ball into the top corner and thought ‘wow’. Alex told me ‘That’s young Ryan Giggs and we have just signed him this morning.’

I got exactly the same sensation watching us in the FA Youth Cup quarter-finals last season, only this time it was about defenders and midfielders. There were four or five of them and I remember thinking ‘wow’ again — I’ve never been so impressed.

I don’t know how other teams work, but we get our fair share of good players because of the way we work and the coaching staff we have attracts the best.”

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Sounds good. For those of you in the know, who do you think Sir Bobby was raving about?

SiYuan · 17th July 2006, 11:34

the Magnus guy from Norway

oskarutd · 17th July 2006, 12:48

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Originally Posted by 032Devil

"United are the best producers of youngsters in England.

I remember going to see Alex at the training ground a few years ago and was told he was out on pitch 11 or something. On the way over I saw this young lad weave past about three players and smash the ball into the top corner and thought ‘wow’. Alex told me ‘That’s young Ryan Giggs and we have just signed him this morning.’

I got exactly the same sensation watching us in the FA Youth Cup quarter-finals last season, only this time it was about defenders and midfielders. There were four or five of them and I remember thinking ‘wow’ again — I’ve never been so impressed.

I don’t know how other teams work, but we get our fair share of good players because of the way we work and the coaching staff we have attracts the best.”

***

Sounds good. For those of you in the know, who do you think Sir Bobby was raving about?

The team :
Zieler
Gray Cathcart Shawcross Lee
Mullan Hewson Gibson Rose
Campbell Evans, S

Cathcart and Gibson for sure,
Take a pick from the others.

We lost 0-1 to City, we were miles better, but needed more urgency and speed in our play.

032Devil · 17th July 2006, 13:07

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Originally Posted by oskarutd

The team :
Zieler
Gray Cathcart Shawcross Lee
Mullan Hewson Gibson Rose
Campbell Evans, S

Cathcart and Gibson for sure,
Take a pick from the others.

We lost 0-1 to City, we were miles better, but needed more urgency and speed in our play.

Chalton's given some of them the "wow-factor", considering that who do you honestly believe will make it amongst that team?

oskarutd · 17th July 2006, 13:33

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Originally Posted by 032Devil

Chalton's given some of them the "wow-factor", considering that who do you honestly believe will make it amongst that team?

That´s at least very promising. Nothing is certain. Should we say biggest amount of first teamers since the class of ´92?

SpaceMatlock · 17th July 2006, 17:02

Lots of good things were said of the youth team that won the cup in 2003 but of that team only Bardsley and Richardson have had any first team impact. Of course David Jones still stands a chance but many bright prospects like Blake just aren't getting the oppurtunity anymore.

Red17 · 17th July 2006, 17:45

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Originally Posted by 032Devil

Sounds good. For those of you in the know, who do you think Sir Bobby was raving about?

My bet is on Craig Cathcart, Darron Gibson, Kieran Lee, Danny Rose & Mullan.

Though I think the most promising of the batch is Johnny Evans although he wasn't playing that particular game - groin injury. And I think Campbell has all the attributes to be a top striker although it's notoriously difficult to predict how a striker will develop, especially in a top club like United. Giuseppe excepted

I'd go so far to say that individually, these named youngsters are a cut above the 2003 batch.

londonredmaniac · 17th July 2006, 18:08

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Originally Posted by SpaceMatlock

Lots of good things were said of the youth team that won the cup in 2003 but of that team only Bardsley and Richardson have had any first team impact. Of course David Jones still stands a chance but many bright prospects like Blake just aren't getting the oppurtunity anymore.

expectation has played some part in that. these players are expected to bed in instantly in todays game

oskarutd · 17th July 2006, 18:15

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Originally Posted by SpaceMatlock

Lots of good things were said of the youth team that won the cup in 2003 but of that team only Bardsley and Richardson have had any first team impact. Of course David Jones still stands a chance but many bright prospects like Blake just aren't getting the oppurtunity anymore.

Eagles and Steele have also possibilities, McShane was in that team to. But all in all, 2-3 is pretty good.

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032Devil First Team Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 12,660	Bobby Charlton talks youth "United are the best producers of youngsters in England. I remember going to see Alex at the training ground a few years ago and was told he was out on pitch 11 or something. On the way over I saw this young lad weave past about three players and smash the ball into the top corner and thought ‘wow’. Alex told me ‘That’s young Ryan Giggs and we have just signed him this morning.’ I got exactly the same sensation watching us in the FA Youth Cup quarter-finals last season, only this time it was about defenders and midfielders. There were four or five of them and I remember thinking ‘wow’ again — I’ve never been so impressed. I don’t know how other teams work, but we get our fair share of good players because of the way we work and the coaching staff we have attracts the best.” *** Sounds good. For those of you in the know, who do you think Sir Bobby was raving about?

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SpaceMatlock Reserve Team Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 771	Lots of good things were said of the youth team that won the cup in 2003 but of that team only Bardsley and Richardson have had any first team impact. Of course David Jones still stands a chance but many bright prospects like Blake just aren't getting the oppurtunity anymore.