Brilliant back heel by greenwood to lay it on a plate for Ramanzani
U18s - Manchester United vs Derby
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We're all over them now, Ramazani close to making it 4
Shots from Garner and Tanner as well in the last few minutes.
5-1 Greenwood. Lovely from Puigmal and Greenwood.
Nice play from Puigmal to set up Greenwood to make it 5-1.
I just woke up and turned the game on and Derby immediately scored 2. I think I might be bad luck lol
5-3 to United with about 7 mins to play.
I think his best position will be as a false 9.
6-3....great counter attack
Fantastic counter attack. Burkart with a lob to make it 6-3.
Burkart with a fantastic dink to make it 6-3
Full-time 6-3
9 goals and this is the game my MUTV decides to act up.
Did you at least enjoy family of war?
Watched a film instead.
Ok. Now I know why O’Connor plays so much at centre back. The defence was shambolic when he and Garner went off.
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Puigmal looked really good. Greenwood continuing to develop nicely. Ramazani looks about 12
Really shame that Greenwood doesn't play on the right, in his favorite and best position. He is beast from the right wing. But probably playing as a striker now is good for his physical development...
I think he's so two footed though that he can beat players on either side. Put him in a central position to drive forward and he's much more dangerous for it.
Does anybody know how the 16s got on ? Noticed United celebrating two goals in the first half, and Derby getting a penalty in the 2nd.
It was hard to tell but the United side looked bigger than they have over previous seasons, or maybe the Derby side were just small
It was hard to tell but the United side looked bigger than they have over previous seasons, or maybe the Derby side were just small
That last finish by Burkart 
Maybe because you only saw mainly the defence and both Mengi and Hockerhull are big lads.
Who are the promising players from this age group, as in very promising player like Gomes.
Looked very good going forward, #9 looked very good.
Looked very good going forward, #9 looked very good.
Greenwood as an attacking player.
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He was the number 9 yesterday, plays as a 10 and a wide forward as well. Best player for England U17s this season so far too. Laird and Garner are also fixtures in the England squad. Nice to have 3 players in there for a change after some years of not having many academy players featuring.
Good to hear that, always very surprising how rarely ManUtd players are involved in England under age like you said.
Quite possibly, I love watching the 18s but always find myself desperately trying to follow whats going on on the adjacent pitch when the MUTV cameras allow it.
I'd noticed Ben is very tall playing at various youth tournaments, do you know if he's playing CH, or left-back for the 16s ?
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Greenwood looks class, and we have bought some from abroad who we are still assessing like Puigmal and Traore, so they could also be stars. Aidan Barlow has a lot of talent too, although I’m not sure if we’re talking potential world class yet.
Thanks. Interesting that few have said about Greenwood. Hopefully will be able to catch few games.
Reminded me of Van Nistelrooy how he shrugged off the defenderThat last finish by Burkart
Greenwood has been a top prospect for a long time. He won player of the tournament as an u12 in a competition (MIC u12s) that included teams like Barca and Real.
That chip from Burkart at the end was delightful.
Yeah topscorer ahead of Pablo Moreno who's very highly rated at Barca.
Ricky Sbragia applauding the 5th goal, had an eagle eye on Greenwood in the celebrations, U23 chance on the cards soon hopefullyPuigmal looked really good. Greenwood continuing to develop nicely. Ramazani looks about 12
That wasn't Sbragia. Not sure who it is exactly but looks like an U16 coach.Ricky Sbragia applauding the 5th goal, had an eagle eye on Greenwood in the celebrations, U23 chance on the cards soon hopefully
I'm not sure about the specific incident he is referencing as I haven't looked but wasn't Sbragia on the bench? I was sure it was him when I was watching the game. And weren't the u16s on the opposite pitch so wouldn't there coaches be over there?