U18's vs Liverpool

PS18 · 1st December 2007, 19:32

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MANCHESTER UNITED 2
(Welbeck 53, 58)

LIVERPOOL 2
(Eccleston, Pourie)

Danny Welbeck produced a finishing master-class at the Trafford Training Centre but his two goals weren't enough to earn United's U18s all three points against Liverpool's Academy side.

Instead, the visitors rallied from two goals down to come back into the game and force the Reds' first draw of the season.

The first half saw both sides fashion half-chances but good goalkeeping and desperate defending kept the score locked at 0-0. It was clear something special would be required to break the deadlock and Danny Welbeck duly obliged on 53 minutes.

Reds midfielder Daniel Drinkwater did well to thread the ball into Welbeck's feet on the edge of the area but the rest was all down to the England U17 international. Welbeck teased a Liverpool defender into making an early challenge before executing a crafty drag-back and shooting powerfully into the bottom corner.

The United striker's second was no less impressive. Receiving the ball with his back to goal, Welbeck took one touch with his right foot before swivelling to blast the ball into the far corner with his left.

The Reds were now 2-0 up at home and would have felt confident of notching a 10th win of the season. But Liverpool had other ideas and the visitors' speedy strikers set about unnerving United's defence.

Nathan Eccleston pulled one back when he darted in front of his marker at the near post to finish first time before German centre forward Marvin Pourie used his pace to reach a long ball first and lash a stunning volley across Woods and in off the far post.

United almost won it with four minutes to play when Federico Macheda nicked the ball from a Liverpool defender in the centre circle and broke clear. The Italian rounded the goalkeeper but his finish was headed off the line by Joe Kennedy.

The Reds then had to survive some late Liverpool pressure before the referee's final whistle signalled the end to a dramatic match.

United: Woods, Moffatt, Dudgeon (Macheda 46), James, Strickland, Evans C, Eikrem (Norwood 80), Drinkwater, Welbeck, Bryan (Galbraith 58), Stewart
Subs not used: Gill, Brandao

from manutd.com. disappointing to lose a 2-goal lead, sounds like Welbeck's coming along very nicely though.

Pogue Mahone · 1st December 2007, 22:50

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Originally Posted by PS18

from manutd.com. disappointing to lose a 2-goal lead, sounds like Welbeck's coming along very nicely though.

Welbeck was superb. Fergie compared him to Kanu and the similarity is amazing. I'd always thought he did his best work on the wing but his future is definitely as a striker. And potentially a very good one too

Great game to watch and probably a fair result.

Coca Cola · 1st December 2007, 23:11

2 magnificent finishes from Welbeck and and overall great performance from him, caused the Liverpool defence all kinds of problems. Love how natural he looks with the ball at his feet, you can really see where the Kanu comparisons are coming from with that. Always disappointing to lose a 2 goal lead but at the end it was a fair result.

MufcAgs23 · 2nd December 2007, 00:19

Good article, any highlights by chance? They would be greatly appreciated.

Decotron · 3rd December 2007, 10:34

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Originally Posted by Pogue Mahone

Welbeck was superb. Fergie compared him to Kanu and the similarity is amazing. I'd always thought he did his best work on the wing but his future is definitely as a striker. And potentially a very good one too

Great game to watch and probably a fair result.

Wellbeck is quality, hes still so young I forget hes eligble at this age group. His 2nd goal was a proper finish. I really hope this lad breaks the mould and becomes a top top player for us. Never ever a winger. Glad he plays for us

Elliott · 3rd December 2007, 11:38

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hes still so young I forget hes eligble at this age group

He's so young in fact he'll be eligible for the u18s next season as well.

greater wall · 3rd December 2007, 12:41

If my memory serves me correct, Kanu was playing in a champions cup final at 17. I hope Welbeck keeps progressing though, United do need a striker to come through the reserves.

Pogue Mahone · 3rd December 2007, 13:40

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Originally Posted by greater wall

If my memory serves me correct, Kanu was playing in a champions cup final at 17. I hope Welbeck keeps progressing though, United do need a striker to come through the reserves.

Wellbeck is a young 17 too. He doesn't look much older than 15.

Hopefully he'll stop growing soon, put a bit of meat on his bones and establish himself in our reserves. It's been a long time since anyone decent came up through the ranks. Too long.

samabachan · 3rd December 2007, 22:00

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Originally Posted by Pogue Mahone

Wellbeck is a young 17 too. He doesn't look much older than 15.

Hopefully he'll stop growing soon, put a bit of meat on his bones and establish himself in our reserves. It's been a long time since anyone decent came up through the ranks. Too long.

Evans? Simpson? Fletcher? Pique? Rossi?

Pogue Mahone · 4th December 2007, 18:07

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Evans? Simpson? Fletcher? Pique? Rossi?

Jury's still out on Simpson and Evans.

Pique and Rossi didn't technically "come up through the ranks" either. And neither of them have really established themselves. Especially Rossi (!)

I would say Fletcher, Brown and O'Shea are the last youngsters to come up through the ranks and hold down a place in the first-team squad. And they are all in their mid to late twenties now.

Decotron · 5th December 2007, 11:06

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Jury's still out on Simpson and Evans.

Pique and Rossi didn't technically "come up through the ranks" either. And neither of them have really established themselves. Especially Rossi (!)

I would say Fletcher, Brown and O'Shea are the last youngsters to come up through the ranks and hold down a place in the first-team squad. And they are all in their mid to late twenties now.

Its alot rarer for a home grown forward to come through the ranks and do well. C’mon Danny break the mould!!!!!

Pogue Mahone · 5th December 2007, 15:11

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Its alot rarer for a home grown forward to come through the ranks and do well. C’mon Danny break the mould!!!!!

Yeah, that's very true. I'm still holding a candle for young Frazier. But it's a long-shot, to be fair

Mr. MUJAC · 5th December 2007, 18:57

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Its alot rarer for a home grown forward to come through the ranks and do well. C’mon Danny break the mould!!!!!

In modern times anyway!

In the past there have been loads of players......

Decotron · 6th December 2007, 11:17

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In modern times anyway!

In the past there have been loads of players......

Cant think of many strikers going back 15-20years?

greater wall · 6th December 2007, 16:23

Hughes and Whiteside were the only ones. Scholes is a midfield player even though he started as a forward.

samabachan · 7th December 2007, 14:20

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Hughes and Whiteside were the only ones. Scholes is a midfield player even though he started as a forward.

Dennis Viollet also if I'm not mistaken.

Mr. MUJAC · 7th December 2007, 18:07

The likes of ......Stan Pearson, Johnny Morris, Billy Whelan, John Doherty, Dennis Viollet, Bobby Charlton, Alec Dawson, Mark Pearson, David Sadler, Brian Kidd, Alan Gowling, david McCreery, Andy Ritchie, Mark Hughes, Norman Whiteside....all were forwards of yester year....

So no one really in the last 20 years or so.....

MufcAgs23 · 7th December 2007, 19:06

Welbecks finishes were absolutely class. How old is this kid?

PS18 · 9th December 2007, 20:21

he was 17 a couple of weeks ago.

greater wall · 10th December 2007, 10:48

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Originally Posted by Mr. MUJAC

The likes of ......Stan Pearson, Johnny Morris, Billy Whelan, John Doherty, Dennis Viollet, Bobby Charlton, Alec Dawson, Mark Pearson, David Sadler, Brian Kidd, Alan Gowling, david McCreery, Andy Ritchie, Mark Hughes, Norman Whiteside....all were forwards of yester year....

So no one really in the last 20 years or so.....

Mark Robbins should get an honourable mention since he is credited with saving SAF's job.

Crispy71 · 12th December 2007, 19:06

Thought that was Lee Martin

RedPhil1957 · 12th December 2007, 23:01

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Thought that was Lee Martin

No Martin scored in 1990 FA Cup final replay against palace ------ Robbins scored the winner at Forest 3rd round which is what some say saved Fergies job ---- denied by Martin Edwards and Bob Charlton incidently but the press boys love to quote say it

Coca Cola · 13th December 2007, 10:10

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Originally Posted by Mr. MUJAC

The likes of ......Stan Pearson, Johnny Morris, Billy Whelan, John Doherty, Dennis Viollet, Bobby Charlton, Alec Dawson, Mark Pearson, David Sadler, Brian Kidd, Alan Gowling, david McCreery, Andy Ritchie, Mark Hughes, Norman Whiteside....all were forwards of yester year....

So no one really in the last 20 years or so.....

John O´shea

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Coca Cola One balled wonder Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Evra´s Pussy. Posts: 2,818	2 magnificent finishes from Welbeck and and overall great performance from him, caused the Liverpool defence all kinds of problems. Love how natural he looks with the ball at his feet, you can really see where the Kanu comparisons are coming from with that. Always disappointing to lose a 2 goal lead but at the end it was a fair result.

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