U18's vs Bolton

horselesspaul · 3rd March 2007, 12:50

Good game so far.
1-0 United at half-time with a great team goal finished by Welbeck.

Einar15 · 3rd March 2007, 13:50

game ended 3-0 for United

scorers: Welbeck, Fagan, Hewson(pen).

Lineup: Amos, Eckersley, Cleverley, Evans, Cathcart, Drinkwater(Eikrem), Welbeck, Hewson, Brandy, Fagan, Galbraith.
Unused subs, Zieler, Derbyshire, Bryan, McCormack

superdave · 3rd March 2007, 14:58

How did Eikrem do?

andersj · 3rd March 2007, 16:34

Why do you care so much about Eikrem?

Einar15 · 3rd March 2007, 16:35

Eikrem was ok. i remember i put in a great cross that Brandy should have finished but thats about it, he didn't get much time.

M160RA · 3rd March 2007, 16:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by andersj

Why do you care so much about Eikrem?

He did a school project on him.

andersj · 3rd March 2007, 16:47

Okey....

Again, why?

superdave · 3rd March 2007, 19:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by andersj

Why do you care so much about Eikrem?

The thing is people wouldn't think i'm wierd if I was obsessed with David Beckham...but Eikrem will be massive as a player in years to come.

savais · 3rd March 2007, 21:36

Is he really that good? Does he stand out in the u-18s?

sincher · 3rd March 2007, 21:37

Welbeck is the star of that team. No doubt about that.

FreakyJim · 3rd March 2007, 21:38

This Welbeck lad is someone we should keep an eye on.

edit: yep

sincher · 3rd March 2007, 21:41

Based on what I've seen so far, he's the most promising attacking player in our academy for years.

MarliMan · 3rd March 2007, 21:43

how old is he?

Einar15 · 3rd March 2007, 22:40

Welbeck is 16 years old, born 26.11.1990 and still able to play for u/16's but has played for u/18's all season, i think that says alot about his ability and how highly is thought of him at United.

and about Eikrem in my opinion he wont make it at United, he's pretty average in the u/18 squad.

PS18 · 4th March 2007, 01:32

really early to be writing Eikrem off. he's moved to a new country at 16 and had to go through the process of adapting which is hard enough at any age let alone having just left school. now of course he's been diagnosed with diabetes. he's clearly got plenty of talent, his physique's the big concern, but as i think Tony was saying on here not long ago, the coaches are looking longer term with Magnus and don't expect to see him really flourish until 19/20.

M160RA · 4th March 2007, 08:21

^

Agreed. A lot off people would've written off Scholes when he was 16, and players like Becks and Gaz weren't standouts in the academy. A lot can happen between the ages of 16 and 20.

Danish Wizard · 4th March 2007, 09:51

Yes a lot of things can happen. Just look at Ngalula. He was a great talent, but has been injured for the last couple of years..

horselesspaul · 4th March 2007, 17:10

I really hope Floribert Ngalula continues his recovery from serious injury as he looks like a real player in midfield. Reminds me a little of Vieira with his movement and passing, and no, it's not 'cos he is black, innit.

julesee · 4th March 2007, 22:09

I'm surprised you lot are raving about Wellbeck so much... he looks useful to me but not obviously super-outstanding....admittedly i havent seen his last few games so perhaps I've been missing some great performances... for me Brandy's the star of this team

Elliott · 4th March 2007, 23:05

welbeck seems a brilliant prospect at 16. i've been impressed by quite a few of the u18s this season. brandy, hewson and catchcart for instance. can't wait for the youth-cup semis

horselesspaul · 12th March 2007, 12:26

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Originally Posted by jules031272

I'm surprised you lot are raving about Wellbeck so much... he looks useful to me but not obviously super-outstanding....admittedly i havent seen his last few games so perhaps I've been missing some great performances... for me Brandy's the star of this team

His last few games have been his first real run in the team and he has been superb, especially as right wing was not really his position previously. Welbeck and Brandy make a good combination, same wavelength and full of snappy attacking ideas.
I am looking forward to seeing them in person at The Effeminates Library on Wednesday.

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3rd March 2007, 13:50	#2 (permalink)
Einar15 Youth Team Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 110	game ended 3-0 for United scorers: Welbeck, Fagan, Hewson(pen). Lineup: Amos, Eckersley, Cleverley, Evans, Cathcart, Drinkwater(Eikrem), Welbeck, Hewson, Brandy, Fagan, Galbraith. Unused subs, Zieler, Derbyshire, Bryan, McCormack

3rd March 2007, 14:58	#3 (permalink)
superdave Youth Team Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South London Posts: 274	How did Eikrem do?

3rd March 2007, 16:34	#4 (permalink)
andersj Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 576	Why do you care so much about Eikrem?

3rd March 2007, 16:35	#5 (permalink)
Einar15 Youth Team Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 110	Eikrem was ok. i remember i put in a great cross that Brandy should have finished but thats about it, he didn't get much time.

3rd March 2007, 16:47	#7 (permalink)
andersj Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 576	Okey.... Again, why?

3rd March 2007, 21:36	#9 (permalink)
savais Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,181	Is he really that good? Does he stand out in the u-18s?

3rd March 2007, 21:37	#10 (permalink)
sincher Les jeux sont Fait Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: YSC Posts: 14,156	Welbeck is the star of that team. No doubt about that.

3rd March 2007, 21:38	#11 (permalink)
FreakyJim Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SolarX Posts: 1,705	This Welbeck lad is someone we should keep an eye on. edit: yep

3rd March 2007, 21:41	#12 (permalink)
sincher Les jeux sont Fait Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: YSC Posts: 14,156	Based on what I've seen so far, he's the most promising attacking player in our academy for years.

3rd March 2007, 21:43	#13 (permalink)
MarliMan Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: R.I.P Posts: 5,165	how old is he?

3rd March 2007, 22:40	#14 (permalink)
Einar15 Youth Team Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 110	Welbeck is 16 years old, born 26.11.1990 and still able to play for u/16's but has played for u/18's all season, i think that says alot about his ability and how highly is thought of him at United. and about Eikrem in my opinion he wont make it at United, he's pretty average in the u/18 squad.

4th March 2007, 01:32	#15 (permalink)
PS18 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ruud ftw Posts: 896	really early to be writing Eikrem off. he's moved to a new country at 16 and had to go through the process of adapting which is hard enough at any age let alone having just left school. now of course he's been diagnosed with diabetes. he's clearly got plenty of talent, his physique's the big concern, but as i think Tony was saying on here not long ago, the coaches are looking longer term with Magnus and don't expect to see him really flourish until 19/20.

4th March 2007, 08:21	#16 (permalink)
M160RA Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,852	^ Agreed. A lot off people would've written off Scholes when he was 16, and players like Becks and Gaz weren't standouts in the academy. A lot can happen between the ages of 16 and 20.

4th March 2007, 09:51	#17 (permalink)
Danish Wizard Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: In the bed with a couple of beautiful woman Posts: 949	Yes a lot of things can happen. Just look at Ngalula. He was a great talent, but has been injured for the last couple of years..

4th March 2007, 17:10	#18 (permalink)
horselesspaul Man U fan Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: It's Manchester United, United or Man United. Posts: 2,069	I really hope Floribert Ngalula continues his recovery from serious injury as he looks like a real player in midfield. Reminds me a little of Vieira with his movement and passing, and no, it's not 'cos he is black, innit.

4th March 2007, 22:09	#19 (permalink)
julesee Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 560	I'm surprised you lot are raving about Wellbeck so much... he looks useful to me but not obviously super-outstanding....admittedly i havent seen his last few games so perhaps I've been missing some great performances... for me Brandy's the star of this team

4th March 2007, 23:05	#20 (permalink)
Elliott Likes Loan Stickies Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,845	welbeck seems a brilliant prospect at 16. i've been impressed by quite a few of the u18s this season. brandy, hewson and catchcart for instance. can't wait for the youth-cup semis