Third match in six days. 13:00 BST, live on MUTV.
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Yeap, add the England games to that and I’d say it’s perfectly normal to give him a rest, as you said.Was looking forward to watching Lacey but I guess at his age then, having also played Monday, it's not worth risking another U18 appearance so soon afterwards.
Is Williams playing LB? I've seen him drop into there at times. Interesting to see if he becomes a winger who turns into an attacking FB, or if it's just the usual part of their development to play in other positions at times.
Hoping to see Biancheri off the bench at some point.
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Yes, I think so. He's been a regular threat on the left and would certainly be a valid call for Youth Player of the Year.A perfect cross from Williams with his weaker right foot, Scanlon misses a sitter. Amother decent ball with his left a minute later.
Ethan Williams securing the Youth Player of the Year award with these kind of performances?
I think that’s very much Nolan’s strength, to be able to slot into any position and always bring at least a 7/10 performance regardless of the role.I mean yes, at some stage he needs to find his best position but there will be time for that.Yes, I think so. He's been a regular threat on the left and would certainly be a valid call for Youth Player of the Year.
What do you make of James Nolan? He's certainly versatile, having played pretty much everywhere across the pitch. He never really looks any better or worse wherever he plays to me. Whether that's a good thing - showing a solid versatility - or a negative thing, as he doesn't really have a #1 position or anywhere he really shine, I'm not sure. I'd be very surprised if he made it with us, but just can't work out what level of a player he is below that?
He reminds me a bit of Lee O'Connor. Many tipped O'Connor to make the breakthrough at United, but it didn't happen.What do you make of James Nolan?
I’d say O’Connor was considered a much bigger talent both before he signed for us and in our U18s. Haven’t seen many claiming Nolan would ever ”make it” in terms of making a debut for United, let alone becoming a regular.He reminds me a bit of Lee O'Connor. Many tipped O'Connor to make the breakthrough at United, but it didn't happen.
Well taken. Brilliant ball? Went straight to defender who headed him through! Better performance than last week.
Yeah agreed regarding the hype surrounding O'Connor. I just think that both players are/were good footballers within our academy and versatile.I’d say O’Connor was considered a much bigger talent both before he signed for us and in our U18s. Haven’t seen many claiming Nolan would ever ”make it” in terms of making a debut for United, let alone becoming a regular.
I am surprised at how O’Connor’s early career has panned out, but it’s another example of not being able to say who makes it and who doesn’t.
A very well-targeted pass which the defender couldn’t reach to clear -> Williams was through.Well taken. Brilliant ball? Went straight to defender who headed him through! Better performance than last week.
Yeah away at Brighton at 19:00 BST. Not live on MUTV due to the PL game being played at the same time.Am I misreading something or are the under 21's also playing tonight? If so it seems strage that both are playing at the same time. If it is so I hope thet Mainoo and Iqbal get some time. It's nice to be training with the first team but they hardly seem to get any playing time
Thanks for the infoYeah away at Brighton at 19:00 BST. Not live on MUTV due to the PL game being played at the same time.
I think there's next to no chance of Iqbal playing as he returned from Spain very late yesterday. Our midfield is starting be back fit again so hopefully he will get some minutes in the PL2 soon. Mainoo is surely carrying an injury as he hasn't been in the matchday squad for either the first team or the U21s for a while now.