Reserves against Wigan

oskarutd · 19th October 2006, 13:10

Reserves: Reds aim to extend lead

Brian McClair has named a young United side to take on Wigan Athletic as the Reds aim to extend their lead at the top of the ***RL on Thursday.

United currently lead the table on goal difference from local rivals Manchester City, who have played an extra game.

Danny Rose and David Jones return in the only personnel changes from the Reserves' last game, a 1-0 Senior Cup win over Bolton.

Craig Cathcart drops to the bench, while Jamie Mullan is not in the squad. Tom Heaton starts in goal, behind a back four of David Gray, Rose, Michael Lea and Ryan Shawcross.

Ritchie Jones joins his namesake in the centre of midfield, with Kieran Lee and Michael Barnes occupying the flanks and Phil Marsh continuing upfront with Aaron Burns.

Cathcart is joined on the bench by Ben Amos, Sam Hewson and Chris Fagan.

United: Heaton, Gray, Rose, Lea, Shawcross, R Jones, Lee, D Jones, Marsh, Burns, Barnes.
Substitutes: Cathcart, Amos, Hewson, Fagan.

Source: manutd.com

Evans is injured.
Where is Brandy?

BezsMaracas · 19th October 2006, 16:48

Strange to see Cathcart dropped to the bench as well, he's been very impressive lately. Nice to see Barnes getting a start.

oskarutd · 19th October 2006, 16:57

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Originally Posted by KaiserSoze666

Strange to see Cathcart dropped to the bench as well, he's been very impressive lately. Nice to see Barnes getting a start.

Maybe it is because of the game for the u-18s against Stoke tomorrow?

charleysurf · 19th October 2006, 20:55

Just after watching the reserves beat Wigan 5-2 on MUTV.

Aaron Burns got a hat-trick and looks like a decent player, but Michael Barnes has been the star. He created 3 of the goals and scored one, displaying great crossing and wing play from the left. Great workrate too, he tackled back brilliantly.

I don't know if he's going to turn out to be a better player than Lee Martin but it's good to see we are developing another possible alternative to Kieran Richardson.

julesee · 19th October 2006, 21:59

ah the wife wouldnt let me watch this....will watch the highlights...but that's what Ive been saying - Michael Barnes is a very good player!

Man Utd Mrs · 19th October 2006, 23:16

Barnsey is a wonderful player.
He has lots of speed,is unselfish with the ball and can tackle.

Oh, and he has Ginger hair!

He was class tonight.
Deffo MOM,in my opinion.

The singing was very loud tonight..........they brought in the Bizzies for a spot of boisterousness..............

"All I know is Glazers gonna die."

Plechazunga · 19th October 2006, 23:19

Top class finishing from Aaron burns

Superb performance from Barnes

PS18 · 19th October 2006, 23:26

Missed the start today, did David Jones go off early or was there a change to the originally announced team?

Man Utd Mrs · 19th October 2006, 23:49

There was a change.
D.Jones didn't play.

M160RA · 20th October 2006, 00:06

We picked up Barnes pretty late didn't we? Normally our kids are with us since they're in their early teens, or we get sign them from other clubs when they're around 16. But Barnes was only playing for his school team when we signed him up, if I'm not mistaken.
Just a question to Tony or anyone else in the know - do you reckon a player like Barnes would have been more developed at this stage, had he been with the academy of a professional club from an earlier age? Or am I misinformed, and was he actually part of another academy or school of excellence?

umair · 20th October 2006, 00:14

Barnes is from my area Chorley lancashire. Alot of talent here but less scouts

Man Utd Mrs · 20th October 2006, 00:26

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Originally Posted by M160RA

We picked up Barnes pretty late didn't we? Normally our kids are with us since they're in their early teens, or we get sign them from other clubs when they're around 16. But Barnes was only playing for his school team when we signed him up, if I'm not mistaken.
Just a question to Tony or anyone else in the know - do you reckon a player like Barnes would have been more developed at this stage, had he been with the academy of a professional club from an earlier age? Or am I misinformed, and was he actually part of another academy or school of excellence?

Michael Barnes was spotted playing for Conference North side Lancaster City during the FA Youth Cup and after a six week trial ,joined Manchester United's youth academy in January 2006, Reserve side.

M160RA · 20th October 2006, 00:32

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Originally Posted by Man Utd Mrs

Michael Barnes was spotted playing for Conference North side Lancaster City during the FA Youth Cup and after a six week trial ,joined Manchester United's youth academy in January 2006, Reserve side.

Thanks for clearing that up MUM. I still find it hard to believe that our scouts or from another big club didn't spot him earlier than that - especially considering Lancaster's not that far away from Manchester.

Tribec · 20th October 2006, 08:11

Whilst it's always nice to think that all our talent are coming through the ranks from the age of 9 or 10, we do find players late on and more so late developers from outside the football league.

Barnes is style is very direct, and I recall his debut last year. For me his game is similar to Steve Coppell's though he'll have to improve on his defensive skills before making the next big step up. If anything a spell at left back would do him good. It helped Lee Sharpe's game no end.

As for the rest of the game last night, I thought that Danny Rose had his best game of the season so far. He's certainly more a midfielder than defender. Ritchie Jones was far better tonight than of late, perhaps it was due to the loss of David Jones. Either he stepped up his game because of the loss or having David Jones along side him is causing him problems? Aaron Burns seems to be another on the production line of youth strikers, his finishing last night was excellent. I can only guess however that with the U18's playing tonight, that Brandy was kept back. After his show last time I thought he may have gotten a game tonight.

After watching the game a second time last night, it was even more impressive than whilst being there. I said at the start of the season that this year may not be as good as the previous two, but if we continue to play like we did last night, I'll be baking my hat in a nice pie, with some chips.

Man Utd Mrs · 20th October 2006, 10:09

Where were you last night,Tribec...seated or at the singing ends?

ralphie88 · 20th October 2006, 11:01

A quality night all round, and fair play to MUST for the disco bus.

Hope the anti-Glazer protest came across well on MUTV. Funny seeing the stewards (under instruction from MUFC) trying to get the cops to take down the banners and the cops telling them to do one!

Man Utd Mrs · 20th October 2006, 13:03

It was largely ignored but they sounded loud enough.
It was well loud at Ewen Fields..........especially when they started banging on the hoardings.........

The police looked reluctant to act...only one bloke got ejected.....

BezsMaracas · 20th October 2006, 14:01

Barnes looked fantastic again last night, its great to see wingers at full pace like he does so well. Not sure if its a little one dimensional for the top level but he was going past their defenders for fun. Another superb display from Cathcart as well, we really are churning out quality defenders lately.

andersj · 20th October 2006, 14:05

tribec, did not David Jones play? Who replaced Rose in defence?

Danish Wizard · 20th October 2006, 14:22

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Originally Posted by andersj

tribec, did not David Jones play? Who replaced Rose in defence?

Cathcart replaced David Jones in the line-up..

samabachan · 20th October 2006, 15:19

Any chance anyone could post highlights anywhere, possibly youtube? There are plenty of last year's reserves videos but only one from this time out, and it's low quality at that. Would lve to see a bit of Barns and Cathcart in particular.

19th October 2006, 13:10	#1 (permalink)
oskarutd Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2004 Location: Iceland Posts: 1,291	Reserves against Wigan Reserves: Reds aim to extend lead Brian McClair has named a young United side to take on Wigan Athletic as the Reds aim to extend their lead at the top of the ***RL on Thursday. United currently lead the table on goal difference from local rivals Manchester City, who have played an extra game. Danny Rose and David Jones return in the only personnel changes from the Reserves' last game, a 1-0 Senior Cup win over Bolton. Craig Cathcart drops to the bench, while Jamie Mullan is not in the squad. Tom Heaton starts in goal, behind a back four of David Gray, Rose, Michael Lea and Ryan Shawcross. Ritchie Jones joins his namesake in the centre of midfield, with Kieran Lee and Michael Barnes occupying the flanks and Phil Marsh continuing upfront with Aaron Burns. Cathcart is joined on the bench by Ben Amos, Sam Hewson and Chris Fagan. United: Heaton, Gray, Rose, Lea, Shawcross, R Jones, Lee, D Jones, Marsh, Burns, Barnes. Substitutes: Cathcart, Amos, Hewson, Fagan. Source: manutd.com Evans is injured. Where is Brandy?

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19th October 2006, 16:48	#2 (permalink)
BezsMaracas Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Stalyvegas Posts: 3,991	Strange to see Cathcart dropped to the bench as well, he's been very impressive lately. Nice to see Barnes getting a start.

19th October 2006, 20:55	#4 (permalink)
charleysurf Talks sense Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,505	Just after watching the reserves beat Wigan 5-2 on MUTV. Aaron Burns got a hat-trick and looks like a decent player, but Michael Barnes has been the star. He created 3 of the goals and scored one, displaying great crossing and wing play from the left. Great workrate too, he tackled back brilliantly. I don't know if he's going to turn out to be a better player than Lee Martin but it's good to see we are developing another possible alternative to Kieran Richardson.

19th October 2006, 21:59	#5 (permalink)
julesee Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 553	ah the wife wouldnt let me watch this....will watch the highlights...but that's what Ive been saying - Michael Barnes is a very good player!

19th October 2006, 23:16	#6 (permalink)
Man Utd Mrs MUM knows best Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: So bow down before them,and lift up your eyes....For Old Trafford's Glory will ALWAYS survive.. Posts: 16,752	Barnsey is a wonderful player. He has lots of speed,is unselfish with the ball and can tackle. Oh, and he has Ginger hair! He was class tonight. Deffo MOM,in my opinion. The singing was very loud tonight..........they brought in the Bizzies for a spot of boisterousness.............. "All I know is Glazers gonna die."

19th October 2006, 23:19	#7 (permalink)
Plechazunga Phones, soup, paint and chairs are troubling. Join Date: May 2003 Location: My enthusiasm is the same. I love this club. It is not about brochures. Posts: 49,498	Top class finishing from Aaron burns Superb performance from Barnes

19th October 2006, 23:26	#8 (permalink)
PS18 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ruud ftw Posts: 620	Missed the start today, did David Jones go off early or was there a change to the originally announced team?

19th October 2006, 23:49	#9 (permalink)
Man Utd Mrs MUM knows best Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: So bow down before them,and lift up your eyes....For Old Trafford's Glory will ALWAYS survive.. Posts: 16,752	There was a change. D.Jones didn't play.

20th October 2006, 00:06	#10 (permalink)
M160RA Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,650	We picked up Barnes pretty late didn't we? Normally our kids are with us since they're in their early teens, or we get sign them from other clubs when they're around 16. But Barnes was only playing for his school team when we signed him up, if I'm not mistaken. Just a question to Tony or anyone else in the know - do you reckon a player like Barnes would have been more developed at this stage, had he been with the academy of a professional club from an earlier age? Or am I misinformed, and was he actually part of another academy or school of excellence?

20th October 2006, 00:14	#11 (permalink)
umair Youth Team Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 389	Barnes is from my area Chorley lancashire. Alot of talent here but less scouts

20th October 2006, 08:11	#14 (permalink)
Tribec Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Out and Proud of it.... I'm a Red and I'm from Salford. Posts: 1,974	Whilst it's always nice to think that all our talent are coming through the ranks from the age of 9 or 10, we do find players late on and more so late developers from outside the football league. Barnes is style is very direct, and I recall his debut last year. For me his game is similar to Steve Coppell's though he'll have to improve on his defensive skills before making the next big step up. If anything a spell at left back would do him good. It helped Lee Sharpe's game no end. As for the rest of the game last night, I thought that Danny Rose had his best game of the season so far. He's certainly more a midfielder than defender. Ritchie Jones was far better tonight than of late, perhaps it was due to the loss of David Jones. Either he stepped up his game because of the loss or having David Jones along side him is causing him problems? Aaron Burns seems to be another on the production line of youth strikers, his finishing last night was excellent. I can only guess however that with the U18's playing tonight, that Brandy was kept back. After his show last time I thought he may have gotten a game tonight. After watching the game a second time last night, it was even more impressive than whilst being there. I said at the start of the season that this year may not be as good as the previous two, but if we continue to play like we did last night, I'll be baking my hat in a nice pie, with some chips.

20th October 2006, 10:09	#15 (permalink)
Man Utd Mrs MUM knows best Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: So bow down before them,and lift up your eyes....For Old Trafford's Glory will ALWAYS survive.. Posts: 16,752	Where were you last night,Tribec...seated or at the singing ends?

20th October 2006, 11:01	#16 (permalink)
ralphie88 Chief Tormentor Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: http://www.joinmust.org/ Posts: 5,286	A quality night all round, and fair play to MUST for the disco bus. Hope the anti-Glazer protest came across well on MUTV. Funny seeing the stewards (under instruction from MUFC) trying to get the cops to take down the banners and the cops telling them to do one!

20th October 2006, 13:03	#17 (permalink)
Man Utd Mrs MUM knows best Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: So bow down before them,and lift up your eyes....For Old Trafford's Glory will ALWAYS survive.. Posts: 16,752	It was largely ignored but they sounded loud enough. It was well loud at Ewen Fields..........especially when they started banging on the hoardings......... The police looked reluctant to act...only one bloke got ejected.....

20th October 2006, 14:01	#18 (permalink)
BezsMaracas Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Stalyvegas Posts: 3,991	Barnes looked fantastic again last night, its great to see wingers at full pace like he does so well. Not sure if its a little one dimensional for the top level but he was going past their defenders for fun. Another superb display from Cathcart as well, we really are churning out quality defenders lately.

20th October 2006, 14:05	#19 (permalink)
andersj Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 565	tribec, did not David Jones play? Who replaced Rose in defence?

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samabachan Cockface McSticklebrick Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: He plays on the left, he plays on the riiiiiiiight, our boy Ronaldo made you look shite. Posts: 2,975	Any chance anyone could post highlights anywhere, possibly youtube? There are plenty of last year's reserves videos but only one from this time out, and it's low quality at that. Would lve to see a bit of Barns and Cathcart in particular.