U18s: Chelsea vs United | Champions of England! | Treble winners!

[Bertie Wooster]

Entertaining first half and a pretty good performance. Game is on a knife edge though so still could go either way.

Ogunneye's booking was very harsh - especially so early in the game. But he could have been booked again later on, and hasn't looked too great, so hope we take him off for Nolan. The only problem with that is we may have prearranged subs again like in the last final when we had to take off key players like Amass and Wheatley.

 

[Ekeke]

Must be said, United are very tight and aggressive when they’re defending in a low block. Very well-coached side.

Yeah havent been too impressed earlier in the season with how fast the CBs confront attackers but today Kingdon has bossed his forward on the front foot, and Jackson slid in to deflect I think Runham's shot and take the sting off it and cleared the ball off the line as well. Ogunneye has been aggressive but a bit untidy hence being booked and warned. And Amass has closed down well too. Then of course the forward players Wheatley does a great job pressing from the front, even tracked a man back to head off a Chelsea attack, and Williams and Scanlon have pressed and competed well too.

Fletcher and Curley need to make slightly better decisions they've been a bit loose with their passing at times

 

[Red Rash]

That would probably be Arsenal’s Chido Obi-Martin. Well, based in England. 29 goals in his last 11 matches.

Wow that's insane. And he's only 16

 

[top1whoisman]

No subs at HT, lovely stuff!

Edit: Nolan replaced Ogunneye, smart decision. But I meant that I’m delighted Amass, Wheatley & Jackson are still on.

 

[saik]

No subs at HT, lovely stuff!

Edit: Nolan replaced Ogunneye, smart. But I meant that I’m delighted Amass, Wheatley & Jackson are still on.

I think if it was 2-0 at HT like it was at the other final, he would have made those changes. As it stands, theres only 1 goal in it so makes sense.

 

[top1whoisman]

47’

1-1

 

[top1whoisman]

I think if it was 2-0 at HT like it was at the other final, he would have made those changes. As it stands, theres only 1 goal in it so makes sense.

I think EtH has told him exactly how many minutes they can play if they’re in the squad tomorrow. Regardless of the score.

 

[Mickson]

Our RB is definitely our weak spot. Kamason should play

 

[saik]

That's disappointing. Chelsea equalize within minutes of the 2nd half starting.

 

[top1whoisman]

Love Ethan Williams, works his socks off.

 

[top1whoisman]

Finally a booking for Chelsea. Another brilliant piece of play from Amass.

 

[lysglimt]

Our RB is definitely our weak spot. Kamason should play

Fletcher has been poor as well - I would sub him for Devaney

 

[top1whoisman]

Good goalkeeping from Harrison. Quick off his line.

 

[lysglimt]

Our lack of pace in central midfield could cost us if Chelsea start running at them

 

[top1whoisman]

54’

Williams 2-1!

 

[lysglimt]

2-1 Williams

 

[top1whoisman]

Strong striker play in the box from Wheatley

 

[top1whoisman]

The usual suspects shining again. Amass, Wheatley, Williams, Harrison (and McAllister hasn’t been bad either).

 

[zbcrow15]

Always happy when the back post guy is in the position to make a play on the ball.

 

[top1whoisman]

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[Sea-Cow]

United won under 18s north
Chelsea won under 18s south
This is to determine the overall winner

Ahh quite simple then. Thanks

 

[top1whoisman]

Devaney coming on.

 

[saik]

The mentality of these lads is very good. We have been so much more aggressive since they equalized and deservedly taken the lead again.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Are these kids playing the way the first team is supposed to be playing or are we doing our own thing at the younger levels?

 

[top1whoisman]

61’

Devaney on, McAllister off. Wow that’s surprising. Wonder if he got a knock. In the first team squad tomorrow? One can dream.

 

[saik]

Are these kids playing the way the first team is supposed to be playing or are we doing our own thing at the younger levels?

I'd say it's the same. Press high up to win the ball.

 

[top1whoisman]

62’

Wheatley almost makes it 3-1. Lovely close control.

 

[Remember the geese]

I don't think Fletcher has got going since returning from injury.

 

[Gungerz]

That was R9-esque. What a goal that would've been.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

I'd say it's the same. Press high up to win the ball.

Except they do it a lot better.

 

[saik]

Except they do it a lot better.

Yep.

Almost a brilliant goal from Wheatley. Good save by their goalkeeper.

 

[top1whoisman]

I don't think Fletcher has got going since returning from injury.

Yeah not really. Then again you need the minutes to eventually get going. He needs the match sharpness if he gets called up to the England U17s squad for the Euros. Based on his recent performances he might get snubbed though.

 

[Drainy]

Good first half so far.

Tyrique George is a classy player, reminds of Pogba - in the good way. Flair, skill and composure on the ball

He looks like a fantastic prospect

 

[top1whoisman]

68 minutes played and we have the first bit of evidence that there’s actually some Chelsea fans in the stands.

 

[top1whoisman]

70’

Big save from Harrison.

 

[top1whoisman]

73’

Sharpe comes on for Scanlon.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

You would hope with Wilcox now at the club we might actually get some of these kids through to the first team. It all seems to fall flat at U-21 level. It is either straight to first team or nothing.

 

[top1whoisman]

You would hope with Wilcox now at the club we might actually get some of these kids through to the first team. It all seems to fall flat at U-21 level. It is either straight to first team or nothing.

We have done that pretty well pre-Wilcox too.

 

[saik]

Has Musa been injured ? Haven't seen him in quite a while now.

 

[top1whoisman]

Amass has been absolutely superb tonight. Well, whole season really. Such a consistent performer.