Northern Ireland Milk Cup

Mr. MUJAC · 28th July 2008, 14:55

Squad for the tournament.

Nick Ajose, Robert Brady,
Reece Brown, ? Cooney, Chris Curran, Evandro Brandao, Jack Dean, Conor Devlin, Zeki Fryers, Nicky Jackson, Matty James, Josh King, Federico Macheda, Ollie Norwood, Davide Petrucci, Cameron Stewart, Ryan Tunnicliffe & Scott Wooton.

PS18 · 28th July 2008, 15:20

That's an incredibly strong squad

Got to be hoping for big things from that lot this week. Process of elimination suggests Cooney will be the backup keeper, can't find anything on him yet.

FlawlessThaw · 28th July 2008, 16:13

So Scott Wooton is actually our player or is he still on trial?

Mr. MUJAC · 28th July 2008, 16:46

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Originally Posted by PS18

That's an incredibly strong squad

Got to be hoping for big things from that lot this week. Process of elimination suggests Cooney will be the backup keeper, can't find anything on him yet.

Keepers

Conor Devlin

Defenders

Fyers
Jackson
Wooton
Brown
Stewart (injured)

Midfielders

Brady
Norwood
James
Curran
Tunnicliffe
Petrucci
Dean

Forwards

Ajose
Macheda
Brandao
King

Looking at the breakdown I suppose he is a keeper or an additional defender as we look light at the back.

Elliott · 28th July 2008, 17:21

Cheers for the info, lads. When does it start? Last year all United's matches were streamed. Any idea if they will be this time around?

PS18 · 28th July 2008, 17:51

Our game against Otago today is at 7pm, doesn't look they're streaming live matches until the final unfortunately. BBCi are going to have daily highlights programmes starting from tomorrow, would imagine that'll be online too.

I'd imagine Cooney has to be a keeper, very risky to only take one for a week-long tournament and James and Tunnicliffe (and Norwood at a push) can play at the back if needs be. But then you'd have thought Sam Johnstone would have gone as backup keeper after being on the reserve bench in two games so far. We shall see I guess.

Elliott · 28th July 2008, 18:08

Is Devlin any good? He's ginger, that's a plus.

PS18 · 28th July 2008, 20:46

We beat Otago 4-0 in our first game, not bad at all.

Kelvin · 28th July 2008, 21:16

scorers?

kevg · 28th July 2008, 23:12

MAN UTD OFF TO A FLYER!

Manchester United’s bid to reach an eighth Premier Milk Cup final got off to a flying start in Limavady on Monday night.

The Red Devils slammed four goals past New Zealanders Otago at the Showgrounds.

The new kids on the block at Old Trafford looked sharp as they got on top from early in the contest.

Federico Macheda put United in front and Evandro de Carvalho Brandao added a well taken second to effectively end any faint hopes Otago harboured of making a comeback.

Nicholas Ajose and Oliver Norwood also got in on the act after the break to underline the potential in Paul McGuinness’ young team.

United will virtually secure a last eight place if they can defeat County Armagh at Coleraine Showgrounds tonight. The Orchard County gave holders Fluminense a run for their money before going down 2-1.

http://www.nimilkcup.org/?module=***...85525f&mid=736

PS18 · 28th July 2008, 23:21

The goals will be on the BBCi highlights loop from noon tomorrow apparently.

samabachan · 29th July 2008, 00:53

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Originally Posted by PS18

The goals will be on the BBCi highlights loop from noon tomorrow apparently.

Do you mind posting the link here when you find it? Anyone know anything about Dean btw? Him and Cooney are the only ones I've never heard of.

PS18 · 29th July 2008, 01:04

I remember reading an interview with Jack Dean, think it was from Marveld last year, will try and find it.

PS18 · 29th July 2008, 01:06

There we go

Mr. MUJAC · 29th July 2008, 02:46

Picture from opening ceremony.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland...remony/?img=06

FRom left to right: Norwood, Brown, Brady, King, Macheda, Devlin.

samabachan · 29th July 2008, 02:55

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Originally Posted by PS18

There we go

So he's another defender/midfielder. Explains why we haven't taken a lot of defenders.

Danish Wizard · 29th July 2008, 08:27

According to http://manunitedyouth.wordpress.com/ this Cooney lad might be defender Stephen Cooney from Oldham. He impressed in a mini tournament at Carrington last week..

Decotron · 29th July 2008, 12:05

impressive set of forwards, potentially the best we've had at this level

Pogue Mahone · 29th July 2008, 12:41

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Originally Posted by Mr. MUJAC

Midfielders

Brady
Norwood
James
Curran
Tunnicliffe
Petrucci
Dean

I thought he was a striker?

samabachan · 29th July 2008, 13:16

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Originally Posted by Pogue Mahone

I thought he was a striker?

Winger/attacking midfielder/striker I think. Someone mentioned that he's good cutting in on his left from the right wing like Messi.

Pogue Mahone · 29th July 2008, 13:41

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Originally Posted by samabachan

Winger/attacking midfielder/striker I think. Someone mentioned that he's good cutting in on his left from the right wing like Messi.

Like Welbeck?

PS18 · 29th July 2008, 14:14

From what I've seen Petrucci isn't a Messi or a Welbeck (Welbeck's a striker anyway). He's a deep-lying striker-cum-attacking midfielder, what the Italians call a trequartista - think Totti, Del Piero etc, although maybe a bit deeper-lying.

He has apparently occasionally played on the right-wing but rarely, and he's right-footed so the Messi comparison isn't really valid.

FlawlessThaw · 29th July 2008, 14:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by PS18

From what I've seen Petrucci isn't a Messi or a Welbeck (Welbeck's a striker anyway). He's a deep-lying striker-cum-attacking midfielder, what the Italians call a trequartista - think Totti, Del Piero etc, although maybe a bit deeper-lying.

He has apparently occasionally played on the right-wing but rarely, and he's right-footed so the Messi comparison isn't really valid.

Would someone like Rooney or Tevez be a valid comparison?

Mr. MUJAC · 29th July 2008, 14:20

There are a couple of U tube video clips of him so do a Google search and check that out.

Without actually seeing him play it is hard to make comparisons.

I understand that he is good with the ball and going forward and not so good tracking back and defending.

So in that context, nothing like Rooney or Tevez!

FlawlessThaw · 29th July 2008, 14:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. MUJAC

There are a couple of U tube video clips of him so do a Google search and check that out.

Without actually seeing him play it is hard to make comparisons.

I understand that he is good with the ball and going forward and not so good tracking back and defending.

So in that context, nothing like Rooney or Tevez!

Cheers Mr MUJAC, I'd seen one on youtube but they're rarely ever clear. I wasn't making any comparisons just a bit curious myself.

PS18 · 29th July 2008, 14:39

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Originally Posted by FlawlessThaw

Would someone like Rooney or Tevez be a valid comparison?

From the youtube clips I've seen, the comparison that came to mind would be Scholesy when he broke through with us. Perhaps a bit more powerful and a bit more of a dribbler, but good at getting into the box from deep positions, looks quite a natural finisher too.

samabachan · 29th July 2008, 15:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by PS18

From what I've seen Petrucci isn't a Messi or a Welbeck (Welbeck's a striker anyway). He's a deep-lying striker-cum-attacking midfielder, what the Italians call a trequartista - think Totti, Del Piero etc, although maybe a bit deeper-lying.

He has apparently occasionally played on the right-wing but rarely, and he's right-footed so the Messi comparison isn't really valid.

Fair enough. I was just going on the comparison some muppet in one of the threads on him made. Obviously been checking him out on Champ Man or something.

Name Changed · 29th July 2008, 16:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. MUJAC

Squad for the tournament.

Nick Ajose, Robert Brady,
Reece Brown, ? Cooney, Chris Curran, Evandro Brandao, Jack Dean, Conor Devlin, Zeki Fryers, Nicky Jackson, Matty James, Josh King, Federico Macheda, Ollie Norwood, Davide Petrucci, Cameron Stewart, Ryan Tunnicliffe & Scott Wooton.

Very strong squad. No Fabio or Rafael again???

Mr. MUJAC · 29th July 2008, 18:12

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Originally Posted by Name Changed

Very strong squad. No Fabio or Rafael again???

It's an u-17 tournament so they are too old!

PS18 · 29th July 2008, 19:06

Just updating these after watching the Armagh match:

1 Devlin
2 Brown
3 Stewart
4 James (c)
5 (a centre-half)
6 Norwood
7 Curran
8 Petrucci
9 Macheda
10 Brandao
13 (sub keeper)
14 King
15 Ajose
17 Tunnicliffe

Name Changed · 29th July 2008, 20:41

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Originally Posted by Mr. MUJAC

It's an u-17 tournament so they are too old!

Well that would be a reason they are not in the squad so!

PS18 · 29th July 2008, 20:48

We beat Armagh 4-0 also!

Through into the Milk Cup knockout stages comfortably then. Other teams with two wins (and definite qualifiers) are South Coast Bayern, Fluminense, Cherry Orchard, Watford and Co. Londonderry. Any number of other teams could pinch the last couple of spots.

28th July 2008, 14:55	#1 (permalink)
Mr. MUJAC Talent spotter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Louis Rocca started it all... Posts: 2,342	Northern Ireland Milk Cup Squad for the tournament. Nick Ajose, Robert Brady, Reece Brown, ? Cooney, Chris Curran, Evandro Brandao, Jack Dean, Conor Devlin, Zeki Fryers, Nicky Jackson, Matty James, Josh King, Federico Macheda, Ollie Norwood, Davide Petrucci, Cameron Stewart, Ryan Tunnicliffe & Scott Wooton.

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PS18 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ruud ftw Posts: 896	That's an incredibly strong squad Got to be hoping for big things from that lot this week. Process of elimination suggests Cooney will be the backup keeper, can't find anything on him yet.

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FlawlessThaw most 'know it all' poster Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London Posts: 10,532	So Scott Wooton is actually our player or is he still on trial?

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Elliott Likes Loan Stickies Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,842	Cheers for the info, lads. When does it start? Last year all United's matches were streamed. Any idea if they will be this time around?

28th July 2008, 17:51	#6 (permalink)
PS18 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ruud ftw Posts: 896	Our game against Otago today is at 7pm, doesn't look they're streaming live matches until the final unfortunately. BBCi are going to have daily highlights programmes starting from tomorrow, would imagine that'll be online too. I'd imagine Cooney has to be a keeper, very risky to only take one for a week-long tournament and James and Tunnicliffe (and Norwood at a push) can play at the back if needs be. But then you'd have thought Sam Johnstone would have gone as backup keeper after being on the reserve bench in two games so far. We shall see I guess.

28th July 2008, 18:08	#7 (permalink)
Elliott Likes Loan Stickies Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,842	Is Devlin any good? He's ginger, that's a plus.

28th July 2008, 20:46	#8 (permalink)
PS18 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ruud ftw Posts: 896	We beat Otago 4-0 in our first game, not bad at all.

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Kelvin First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 10,343	scorers?

28th July 2008, 23:12	#10 (permalink)
kevg Youth Team Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 267	MAN UTD OFF TO A FLYER! Manchester United’s bid to reach an eighth Premier Milk Cup final got off to a flying start in Limavady on Monday night. The Red Devils slammed four goals past New Zealanders Otago at the Showgrounds. The new kids on the block at Old Trafford looked sharp as they got on top from early in the contest. Federico Macheda put United in front and Evandro de Carvalho Brandao added a well taken second to effectively end any faint hopes Otago harboured of making a comeback. Nicholas Ajose and Oliver Norwood also got in on the act after the break to underline the potential in Paul McGuinness’ young team. United will virtually secure a last eight place if they can defeat County Armagh at Coleraine Showgrounds tonight. The Orchard County gave holders Fluminense a run for their money before going down 2-1. http://www.nimilkcup.org/?module=***...85525f&mid=736

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PS18 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ruud ftw Posts: 896	The goals will be on the BBCi highlights loop from noon tomorrow apparently.

29th July 2008, 01:04	#13 (permalink)
PS18 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ruud ftw Posts: 896	I remember reading an interview with Jack Dean, think it was from Marveld last year, will try and find it.

29th July 2008, 01:06	#14 (permalink)
PS18 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ruud ftw Posts: 896	There we go

29th July 2008, 02:46	#15 (permalink)
Mr. MUJAC Talent spotter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Louis Rocca started it all... Posts: 2,342	Picture from opening ceremony. http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland...remony/?img=06 FRom left to right: Norwood, Brown, Brady, King, Macheda, Devlin.

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Danish Wizard Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: In the bed with a couple of beautiful woman Posts: 949	According to http://manunitedyouth.wordpress.com/ this Cooney lad might be defender Stephen Cooney from Oldham. He impressed in a mini tournament at Carrington last week..

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Decotron Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: So near I can smell it..... Posts: 2,944	impressive set of forwards, potentially the best we've had at this level

29th July 2008, 14:14	#22 (permalink)
PS18 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ruud ftw Posts: 896	From what I've seen Petrucci isn't a Messi or a Welbeck (Welbeck's a striker anyway). He's a deep-lying striker-cum-attacking midfielder, what the Italians call a trequartista - think Totti, Del Piero etc, although maybe a bit deeper-lying. He has apparently occasionally played on the right-wing but rarely, and he's right-footed so the Messi comparison isn't really valid.

29th July 2008, 14:20	#24 (permalink)
Mr. MUJAC Talent spotter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Louis Rocca started it all... Posts: 2,342	There are a couple of U tube video clips of him so do a Google search and check that out. Without actually seeing him play it is hard to make comparisons. I understand that he is good with the ball and going forward and not so good tracking back and defending. So in that context, nothing like Rooney or Tevez!

29th July 2008, 19:06	#30 (permalink)
PS18 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ruud ftw Posts: 896	Just updating these after watching the Armagh match: 1 Devlin 2 Brown 3 Stewart 4 James (c) 5 (a centre-half) 6 Norwood 7 Curran 8 Petrucci 9 Macheda 10 Brandao 13 (sub keeper) 14 King 15 Ajose 17 Tunnicliffe

29th July 2008, 20:48	#32 (permalink)
PS18 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ruud ftw Posts: 896	We beat Armagh 4-0 also! Through into the Milk Cup knockout stages comfortably then. Other teams with two wins (and definite qualifiers) are South Coast Bayern, Fluminense, Cherry Orchard, Watford and Co. Londonderry. Any number of other teams could pinch the last couple of spots.