Indeed. Seems Emeran has gone out to the right second half with Hansen on the left so hopefully it involves them even more.
U18s - Manchester United vs Blackburn
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
I like Hugill - a kind of striker we rarely see at our first-team level. A bit Jamie Vardy-like, in that creates a lot of chances due to his energy and closing down defenders
So he's a pressing striker?
I like the look of Bennett
Very much so....
It's one of those games where we could have been 5-0 up if we hadn't been so sloppy in the final pass
By far our best player - Joe Hugill has been superb 
2-0
2-0Another brilliant finish from Hugill. 2-0.
Hugill looking great. 2-0.
Wow. Kid sure can finish
Hugill second goal:
Hugs for all! He's another two footed player right? Watching his highlights he seemed to favour his left foot but he's scoring crackers with his right too?
Wouldn't complain if we manage to get yet another forward through to the first team! Great finishes there.
Jesus what a save from Vitek.
Joe Hugill reminds me a bit of Will Keane..
Hugill looks clumsy but he's actually been great. Worked his arse off, provide a great target, ran the channels non stop and scored two fantastic goals.
Hoogewerf someone I never rated as a striker has come on in midfield and is running things. Did not see that coming.
Hoogewerf someone I never rated as a striker has come on in midfield and is running things. Did not see that coming.
Whoever does the scouting for our Goalkeepers does a brilliant job.
Kovar-esque even!
I think Vitek has huge potential. A huge presence too which is what I like.
Clean sheet gone. 2-1.
Hoogewerf ball-looking at the goal - but then makes up for it by winning an important header 1 minute later
Oblak-like presence! Looks adept with the ball at his feet too. We have some ridiculous talent within our goalkeeper ranks at the moment.
Yeah Kovar looks to be the pick of them, I’d say he’s the best United youth keeper I’ve ever seen. Incredible potential, hopefully gets a loan and a chance to shine.
Not bad the game.
Maybe it was the camera angle, but at times it looked that there were good shooting opportunities and for some reason the players went for an extra pass.
Was impressed by Savage and Wellens. Pye also looks a promising prospect
Maybe it was the camera angle, but at times it looked that there were good shooting opportunities and for some reason the players went for an extra pass.
Was impressed by Savage and Wellens. Pye also looks a promising prospect
He's at Swindon.
Left-footer? Hugill mostly scores with his right. He has me fooled. I'd guess he was right footed on the evidence.
Hardley and Svidersky are the standouts for me.
Superb finishes from Hugill. Nice cameo from Hoogewerf.
Superb finishes from Hugill. Nice cameo from Hoogewerf.
So has shola been promoted to u23
I actually think that's better than the first. So measured and placed
So we have: Vardy and now Will Keane
Vitek looks huge. What's height difference between him and Kovar?
Kovar is just over 6ft and Vitek is 6ft 5.
Impressed with Charlie Savage today, he's got three things his Dad a game trier never had, a decent haircut, a left-foot, and ability.
Vitek 7.5
Hughes 6
Bennett 7
Hardley 7.5
Pye 6
Svidersky 7
Hansen-Aaroen 6.5
Savage 8
Wellens 7.5
Hugill 9
Emeran 7.5
Hoogewerf 7
Forson 6.5
Mejia 7
Guadagno and Fernandez.
Vitek 7.5
Hughes 6
Bennett 7
Hardley 7.5
Pye 6
Svidersky 7
Hansen-Aaroen 6.5
Savage 8
Wellens 7.5
Hugill 9
Emeran 7.5
Hoogewerf 7
Forson 6.5
Mejia 7
Guadagno and Fernandez.
I think he could be the best keeper from the bunch potentially. Seems to have all the tools to become a complete goalkeeper.
Kovar’s about 6’3 / 6’4.
I went by Swindon's website.
He is right footed
Was very impressed with Svidersky today, his fitness levels looked very good & he brought a bit of steel & authority to the midfield which I thought we could lack in the u18s this season. Great to see him making up for time he lost with the injury & being trusted with the captain's armband which doesn't happen very often with foreign players in our underage setup
Hoping for better luck on injuries with some of these lads. Hope they can stay fit and get loads of minutes under their belt
I think the ratings were generally a bit high - we weren't that impressive. But in terms of our best and weakest players - I would say you got it close to spot-on
Hugill was in a league of his own, Hardley by far the best defender. Hardley a few times positioned himself incorrectly but corrected his own mistake every time. He is deceivingly quick