Miscellaneous Reserve/Youth News

Think he was with FAYC squad last year (just for experience) like JJ was. So the club did rate him highly.
 
He was definitely one of the better first year scholars coming through. But it’s not a great group and we seem to rate the u16s and 15s higher. He was never given a chance in the 18s and is from Leeds so better for him to go be the main man there.
 
Thought I’d ask this here - what’s the thoughts of the regular academy watchers on these two young Irish players (or Ireland declared at least): Rafe McCormack and Jay McEvoy?
 
The little I have seen of McCormack has been positive - looks a composed player. McEvoy I havent seen enough of
 
McCormack seems to be a good prospect. Was one of the better players against Derby on Friday night (though it was a very dull game, as they more or less parked the bus for 90 minutes)
 
McCormack seems to be a good passer (both short possession recycling and more expansive range passing). McEvoy is bigger, stronger, and more committed to breaking up play.

McCormack is the more cultured player. McEvoy is the more imposing player.
 
Yeah I see them as both very similar in stature and style of play really. Both have played centre back, defensive midfield and even filled in at right back I believe so their versatility has helped. I think they have a good base in most defensive facets to develop in either of the positions I mentioned before so it’ll be interesting to see how they do.
 
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The U15s are travelling to the US for the inaugural edition of the 'Snow Bowl', taking place from February 9-14.

We have three initial matches against Philadelphia Union, Dortmund & Chicago Fire, before either a semi-final or consolation match.

The tournament is being hosted by hosted by Philadelphia Union & every match will be livestreamed on their YouTube.
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First game kicks-off at 20:00.


 
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First game kicks-off at 20:00.


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Starting XI:

Marley Irving

Yonathan Merhawi
Jack Waters
Gus Murdock
Jasper Mantato

Brian Nyoni
Ellis Mills
Eddie Wright

Joseph Akinsanya
Ben Lyne
Jaice Dore
 
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0-0 at HT.

United very dominant & have played really well but just need to find some end product.
 
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Starting XI:

Billy Hartley(?)

Yonathan Merhawi
Jack Waters
Gus Murdock
Jasper Mantato

Brian Nyoni
Ellis Mills
Eddie Wright

Joseph Akinsanya
Ben Lyne
Jaice Dore
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Brian Nyoni is number 7 right? looks like quite the player.
 
United have got Zico (Honor) and Socrates (Soquar) on the bench if they need any inspiration.
 
Finished 0-0. United less dominant second half but overall will be disappointed not to have won the game. Nonetheless, a strong performance considering they were against the hosts & only arrived in the country less than 24 hours ago.

Other players to come off the bench were: Socrates Soquar, Cole Marsden-Umebuani, Camden Maynard & Mason Whitehead.
 
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Finished 0-0. United less dominant second half but overall will be disappointed not to have won the game. Nonetheless, a strong performance considering they were against the hosts & only arrived in the country less than 24 hours ago.

Other players to come off the bench were: Socrates Soquar, Cole Marsden-Umebuani, Camden Maynard & Mason Whitehead.
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Union were very physical, couldn't really get into the flow in the 2nd half. Was a good watch though, thanks for the link.
 
U15s lost their second game 3-0 against Dortmund today. Really harsh score that didn't reflect the game at all, incredible that United didn't score.

 
Anyone heard anything about James Bailey leaving and joining Stockport? Appears to have played for one of their academy sides today/yesterday going off his Instagram stories - could just be a youth loan thing but seen some speculation it's a permanent move.
 
West Ham are 1-0 up against Anderlecht after 50 minutes in the Premier League International Cup.....no win for Anderlecht would mean that our side would be in the quarter-final.
 
I looked around a bit - he is on trial with Stockport and played an U21 game against Preston where Stockport lost 1-5 (he apparently was booked)
 
West Ham have done us a favour tonight by beating Anderlecht 1-0, meaning we're through to the PL International Cup quarter-finals.
 
U16s winger Louis Kibbalya has been on trial at Blackburn recently, suggesting he hasn't been offered a scholarship.
 
U15s beat Chicago Fire 1-0, Jaice Dore the scorer. United are now through to the semi-finals.

Dominant performance again but end product and decision making still needs work.

 
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U15s beat Chicago Fire 1-0, Jaice Dore the scorer. United are now through to the semi-finals.

Dominant performance again but end product and decision making still needs work.

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That semi-final is a rematch against Dortmund. Tomorrow at 18:30

 
If we beat Oxford United on Wednesday we will then have a home tie against Sunderland/Brighton in the quarter-finals.
 
U15 XI vs Dortmund:

Honor

Akinsanya
Waters
Murdock
Mantato

Mills
Nyoni
Wright

Lyne
Ibragimov
Dore
 
Jaice Dore gives United the lead after 8 minutes. Brilliant work from Gus Murdock who steps out to win the ball, drives forward and slots in Dore who does the rest.
 
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