Zeki Fryers

oskarutd · 21st August 2007, 17:55

MANCHESTER UNITED
Zeki Fryers is one of a number of
boys at school linked up with
training schemes at professional
clubs.
Congratulations to Zeki who has
just been moved up a year group
at Old Trafford and is to play in
the U15 team on a regular basis.
His next fixture is an important
club competition to be held at
Portman Road on the 27 th April
and we wish him good luck for
the match.
~~~~~~~~

link.

samabachan · 21st August 2007, 22:46

Is he the tiny 13 or so year old kid who was playing in one of the U16/U18 tournaments?

PS18 · 21st August 2007, 23:43

nah, that's not him. can't remember the name of that kid, someone did identify it but it's slipped my mind.

Elliott · 22nd August 2007, 00:33

Jesse Lingard.

samabachan · 22nd August 2007, 00:37

How old's Fryers then?

oskarutd · 22nd August 2007, 12:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by samabachan

Is he the tiny 13 or so year old kid who was playing in one of the U16/U18 tournaments?

Fryers is very big for his age. He played left back and center half in the Nike Manchester United Premier Cup for u-15s.

LouisRocca · 22nd August 2007, 13:12

I don' realy know how old Fryers is, but from this article it seems like his in his 9th year in school (14-15 years?), and quite fast in the 100m I will guess, since he came 2th...

oskarutd · 22nd August 2007, 13:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by LouisRocca

I don' realy know how old Fryers is, but from this article it seems like his in his 9th year in school, and quite fast in the 100m

I am not familier with the school system in England..... in the 9th year maks him how old?

rotherham_red · 22nd August 2007, 13:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by LouisRocca

I don' realy know how old Fryers is, but from this article it seems like his in his 9th year in school (14-15 years?), and quite fast in the 100m I will guess, since he came 2th...

if he's a Y9, he'll be around 13-14...

samabachan · 27th August 2007, 12:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by oskarutd

Fryers is very big for his age. He played left back and center half in the Nike Manchester United Premier Cup for u-15s.

Right. Thought I'd heard of him playing above his age.

datura · 13th October 2010, 11:24

Rio seems to rate him, although seems an odd one to pick out from all the talented English players we have in the Academy/Reserves:

Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand picks out 4 future England stars

Manchester United and England centre-back Rio Ferdinand has picked out four youngsters to star for the Three Lions at World Cup 2018, which he hopes will be in England.

"It would be extra special to have a World Cup here and I believe it would have a huge impact on England players," said Ferdinand 50 days before FIFA votes on the tournament hosts.

"I'm thinking about both the youngsters who could play in the tournament in eight years, and the kids that will watch it and be inspired to play the game.

"We've got some talented youngsters, the likes of Chelsea's Joshua McEachran , Ross Barkley at Everton, Ezekial Fryers in our youth ranks at United and John Bostock with Spurs.

"What a motivation it could be for every young player to have the chance to represent your country at a World Cup on home soil.

"The impact would reach far deeper in our game, inspiring people at all levels to get more involved in football, whether that be playing, coaching or watching."

Decotron · 13th October 2010, 11:55

Rio got the new Champo obviously

OldRed1 · 14th October 2010, 04:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotherham_red

if he's a Y9, he'll be around 13-14...

If this is correct he's doing very well. He'll be 16-17 now and in the England U19 squad.

datura · 14th October 2010, 08:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldRed1

If this is correct he's doing very well. He'll be 16-17 now and in the England U19 squad.

His birthday is 9th September 1992 so he's 18.

SecondFig · 14th October 2010, 09:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Decotron

Rio got the new Champo obviously

I take it you rate him highly then

Decotron · 14th October 2010, 10:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by SecondFig

I take it you rate him highly then

I jest!

The lad has deffo impressed me everytime Ive watched him. Hes still a baby though.

KM · 8th September 2011, 10:36

Quote:

"There are a few players who have done well," Sir Alex replied, speaking before the Reds came out of the hat to travel to Yorkshire.

"Will and Michael Keane, Ezekiel Fryers, Larnell Cole, Jesse Lingard - these boys are all good, young players who are making the right progress."

Singled out by Fergie here as the one of the few who has been impressing him and is also in the frame for Carling Cup matches.

samabachan · 8th September 2011, 20:32

Have to say that personally I prefer Blackett to Fryers as a player.

Drainy · 8th September 2011, 22:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by samabachan

Have to say that personally I prefer Blackett to Fryers as a player.

Blackett is quite a bit younger so its hard to compare in a fair way.
However, overall I'd say Fryers is more reliable defensively and isn't bad at all going forward whereas Blackett is more talented on the ball, but I think has a long way to go defensively.

KM · 20th September 2011, 19:00

Makes his debut today. Good luck to the lad.

MalteseRedDevil · 20th September 2011, 19:23

Every time I have seen him in the reserves i have not been impressed,. Is there something i'm missing?

Good luck to him today. Hope he forces me to reassess my opinion of him

Cutch · 20th September 2011, 20:43

Looks really good so far doesn't he? He's never really stood out any game i've seen him in the past but he looks comfortable surrounded by better players.

Technically he looks very accomplished and he's a hell of an athlete. No shortage of confidence either.

Coca Cola · 20th September 2011, 20:44

Looks very confident on the ball which is great to see but he hasn't really been tested at all defensively.

MalteseRedDevil · 20th September 2011, 22:46

Did very well. Surprised by his composure on the ball which i never noticed at reserve level.

Struggled a bit when challenging forwards with their back o goal in the air.

His lack of height could be an issue at center back at the highest level

Sean_RedDevil · 21st September 2011, 02:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by MalteseRedDevil

His lack of height could be an issue at center back at the highest level

Isn't he actually a left-back

Decotron · 21st September 2011, 09:48

Weaste reckons he's clearly not good enough

maybe he wont be but fuckin hell it was his debut ffs

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 21st September 2011, 13:32

Similar player to Silvestre it seems. I liked the look of him

gooDevil · 26th September 2011, 21:06

Sir Alex delighted with Ezekiel Fryers - Official Manchester United Website

Quote:

Sir Alex Ferguson has praised Ezekiel Fryers after admitting it was "gamble" to pitch the youngster in for his senior Manchester United debut against Leeds United.

The 19 year-old defender handled the cauldron of noise at Elland Road remarkably well, impressing in the middle of the back four alongside Michael Carrick even though he was perhaps more likely to break through at left-back.

"To be honest, young Zeki had a nightmare and missed virtually the whole of last season really," said Sir Alex. "He had really terrible tonsillitis and was out for over two months. He missed the FA Youth Cup final because of it.

"He's a natural left-back actually but the way we looked at it the other night was we didn't really have a back four you'd expect Manchester United to play.

"So we improvised with Antonio Valencia at right-back - he was phenomenal - and Carrick at centre-back as he's played there before, of course, and has got experience. Fabio was left-back and the gamble playing Fryers worked.

"He's lightning quick, the boy, absolutely greased lightning. He was terrific, not overawed and it was just a shame he got cramp at the end."

Anderson8 · 24th February 2012, 06:27

So why did he delete his twitter account? I presume abuse from followers regarding his contract situation?

21st August 2007, 17:55	#1 (permalink)
oskarutd Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2004 Location: Iceland Posts: 1,681	Zeki Fryers MANCHESTER UNITED Zeki Fryers is one of a number of boys at school linked up with training schemes at professional clubs. Congratulations to Zeki who has just been moved up a year group at Old Trafford and is to play in the U15 team on a regular basis. His next fixture is an important club competition to be held at Portman Road on the 27 th April and we wish him good luck for the match. ~~~~~~~~ link.

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21st August 2007, 22:46	#2 (permalink)
samabachan First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Football is about glory, it is about doing things in style and with a flourish, about going out and beating the lot, not waiting for them to die of boredom Posts: 9,355	Is he the tiny 13 or so year old kid who was playing in one of the U16/U18 tournaments?

21st August 2007, 23:43	#3 (permalink)
PS18 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ruud ftw Posts: 2,075	nah, that's not him. can't remember the name of that kid, someone did identify it but it's slipped my mind.

22nd August 2007, 00:33	#4 (permalink)
Elliott Likes Loan Stickies Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 8,532	Jesse Lingard.

22nd August 2007, 00:37	#5 (permalink)
samabachan First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Football is about glory, it is about doing things in style and with a flourish, about going out and beating the lot, not waiting for them to die of boredom Posts: 9,355	How old's Fryers then?

22nd August 2007, 13:12	#7 (permalink)
LouisRocca Youth Team Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 212	I don' realy know how old Fryers is, but from this article it seems like his in his 9th year in school (14-15 years?), and quite fast in the 100m I will guess, since he came 2th...

13th October 2010, 11:24	#11 (permalink)
datura First Team Sub Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: so it goes Posts: 9,135	Rio seems to rate him, although seems an odd one to pick out from all the talented English players we have in the Academy/Reserves: Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand picks out 4 future England stars Manchester United and England centre-back Rio Ferdinand has picked out four youngsters to star for the Three Lions at World Cup 2018, which he hopes will be in England. "It would be extra special to have a World Cup here and I believe it would have a huge impact on England players," said Ferdinand 50 days before FIFA votes on the tournament hosts. "I'm thinking about both the youngsters who could play in the tournament in eight years, and the kids that will watch it and be inspired to play the game. "We've got some talented youngsters, the likes of Chelsea's Joshua McEachran , Ross Barkley at Everton, Ezekial Fryers in our youth ranks at United and John Bostock with Spurs. "What a motivation it could be for every young player to have the chance to represent your country at a World Cup on home soil. "The impact would reach far deeper in our game, inspiring people at all levels to get more involved in football, whether that be playing, coaching or watching."

13th October 2010, 11:55	#12 (permalink)
Decotron First Team Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: I am not a man......................I am Cantona Posts: 20,025	Rio got the new Champo obviously

8th September 2011, 20:32	#18 (permalink)
samabachan First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Football is about glory, it is about doing things in style and with a flourish, about going out and beating the lot, not waiting for them to die of boredom Posts: 9,355	Have to say that personally I prefer Blackett to Fryers as a player.

20th September 2011, 19:00	#20 (permalink)
KM First Team Regular Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Q.P.R Posts: 14,862	Makes his debut today. Good luck to the lad.

20th September 2011, 19:23	#21 (permalink)
MalteseRedDevil Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In Goal Posts: 1,590	Every time I have seen him in the reserves i have not been impressed,. Is there something i'm missing? Good luck to him today. Hope he forces me to reassess my opinion of him

20th September 2011, 20:43	#22 (permalink)
Cutch Shit stirrer (Literally) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northern Ireland. W3101, Row 29, Seat 174 Posts: 5,498	Looks really good so far doesn't he? He's never really stood out any game i've seen him in the past but he looks comfortable surrounded by better players. Technically he looks very accomplished and he's a hell of an athlete. No shortage of confidence either.

20th September 2011, 20:44	#23 (permalink)
Coca Cola One balled wonder Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,123	Looks very confident on the ball which is great to see but he hasn't really been tested at all defensively.

20th September 2011, 22:46	#24 (permalink)
MalteseRedDevil Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In Goal Posts: 1,590	Did very well. Surprised by his composure on the ball which i never noticed at reserve level. Struggled a bit when challenging forwards with their back o goal in the air. His lack of height could be an issue at center back at the highest level

21st September 2011, 09:48	#26 (permalink)
Decotron First Team Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: I am not a man......................I am Cantona Posts: 20,025	Weaste reckons he's clearly not good enough maybe he wont be but fuckin hell it was his debut ffs

21st September 2011, 13:32	#27 (permalink)
Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber Thus says Kemo Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Founder of IhateMakeleles.org and Gourcufffanboysareus.com Posts: 39,438	Similar player to Silvestre it seems. I liked the look of him

24th February 2012, 06:27	#29 (permalink)
Anderson8 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,175	So why did he delete his twitter account? I presume abuse from followers regarding his contract situation?