U21: Manchester United vs Chelsea

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Kick off at 7:45 BST
At Old Trafford
Live on MUTV

Warren Joyce's side trail leaders Sunderland by five points but have four games in hand on the Black Cats, who could only manage a 2-2 draw at home to Southampton on Sunday.

Chelsea meanwhile lie in fifth spot in the table but are unbeaten since November, with the away game between the clubs in Aldershot postponed on 20 March.

 

[Rado_N]

Free entry as well. Was considering going down but am practically falling asleep at my desk so don't think I'm gonna bother.

 

[Devil may care]

This ones on BT Sport, hopefully Pereira and Januzaj are playing, apparently Jones will be.

 

[pauldyson1uk]

Going down to this with my 2 lads , anybody know if the main car park will be open, I know it was last time.

 

[pauldyson1uk]

Free entry as well. Was considering going down but am practically falling asleep at my desk so don't think I'm gonna bother.

I am the same , but my 2 lads want to go , I hope it is worth it.

 

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[WhoDaGOAT]

When was the last time The U21s played before this?

It really amazes me how a setup such as The Premier League has such an inconsistent U21 format still in place.

Our lads should never be more than 2 weeks without a game. It should be a place for 18-20 year olds to learn their trade and develop.

 

[limerickcitykid]

When was the last time The U21s played before this?

It really amazes me how a setup such as The Premier League has such an inconsistent U21 format still in place.

Our lads should never be more than 2 weeks without a game. It should be a place for 18-20 year olds to learn their trade and develop.

March 11th, game on the 20th got postponed and then the international break. They've had a few behind closed door friendlies in that time. They were having a game a week from start of January to mid-march but yeah it is because they hardly played in the first half of the season.

There was an article in one of the papers recently about them wanting to mirror the PL schedule so hopefully that happens. It also mentioned about letting more overage players to try boost the competition level and also changing the u18s to u19s which should help English teams in the Uefa youth league.

 

[caisenma]

When was the last time The U21s played before this?

It really amazes me how a setup such as The Premier League has such an inconsistent U21 format still in place.

Our lads should never be more than 2 weeks without a game. It should be a place for 18-20 year olds to learn their trade and develop.

i agree. kids at that age should be playing at least as much as the senior members.

 

[WhoDaGOAT]

March 11th, game on the 20th got postponed and then the international break. They've had a few behind closed door friendlies in that time. They were having a game a week from start of January to mid-march but yeah it is because they hardly played in the first half of the season.

There was an article in one of the papers recently about them wanting to mirror the PL schedule so hopefully that happens. It also mentioned about letting more overage players to try boost the competition level and also changing the u18s to u19s which should help English teams in the Uefa youth league.

U19s is a good idea. They should consider an U21 Champions League as well. Unlikely but would be great.

 

[pocco]

No Januzaj. Pereira starts.

 

[Šjor Bepo]

U21s: #mufc v Chelsea - Johnstone, Riley, Williams, Jones, Borthwick-Jackson, McNair, Love, Varela, Young, A. Pereira, Weir.
U21s: #mufc v Chelsea substitutes - J. Pereira, El Fitouri, Rothwell, Redmond, McTominay.

ffs....seriously thinking of not watching this, absolutely nothing to watch.

 

[Nickosaur]

How many defenders in that team?? I count 7.

 

[pocco]

I'm fecking glad I didn't go down and watch this tonight. Probably won't even bother watching it at all. Just a training ground exercise with a ridiculously disjointed line up.

 

[duffer]

What's with all the old people in your side? fecking cheaters!

 

[pauldyson1uk]

Whst a crap team. Better be worth coming, been up since 5.20am

 

[duffer]

Beeney; Dabo (c), Tomori, Clarke-Salter, Aina; Colkett, Ali; Quintero, Palmer, Mitchell; Abraham

Kasey Palmer seems to score screamers from midfield fairly often and Tammy Abraham should be in our first team squad.

 

[pocco]

LVG has obviously just realised that McNair can play midfield after his international games. That guy seriously didn't do any home work before coming here, or didn't bother to discuss these things once he'd arrived. Or perhaps just didn't listen at all, which is probably closer to the truth.

 

[Kostur]

Am I wrong or are all Rilley, Williams, Jones, BJ, McNair, Love and Varela all defenders? Smells of that 2-0 Arsenal match.

 

[Šjor Bepo]

Beeney; Dabo (c), Tomori, Clarke-Salter, Aina; Colkett, Ali; Quintero, Palmer, Mitchell; Abraham

Kasey Palmer seems to score screamers from midfield fairly often and Tammy Abraham should be in our first team squad.

is that a good lineup? thinking of putting some money on you guys....

 

[pocco]

Is this the new direction we're going in with our youth and academy then? A jolly for the first teamers not getting games.

 

[spenzo]

That team has really dampened my desire to watch this. Can't even picture the shape we're going for and knowing Joyce and his experimentation with players' positions it could be anything.

What's with all the old people in your side? fecking cheaters!

To be fair Young and Jones have had lengthy lay offs.

 

[pauldyson1uk]

Is this the new direction we're going in with our youth and academy then? A jolly for the first teamers not getting games.

To be fair Jones and Young need game time this is ideal.

 

[RedTiger]

U21s: #mufc v Chelsea - Johnstone, Riley, Williams, Jones, Borthwick-Jackson, McNair, Love, Varela, Young, A. Pereira, Weir.
U21s: #mufc v Chelsea substitutes - J. Pereira, El Fitouri, Rothwell, Redmond, McTominay.

ffs....seriously thinking of not watching this, absolutely nothing to watch.

541 with a no10 as lone striker?

 

[duffer]

is that a good lineup? thinking of putting some money on you guys....

Good defense and Abraham upfront is very good. Will be an interesting test for him today if Jones is at the back for you.

I'm not convinced with Mitchell Beeney in goal and our midfield is missing a few who usually play.

We're missing Jay Dasilva who is probably my favourite of our youth lot (not out on loan).

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Is this the new direction we're going in with our youth and academy then? A jolly for the first teamers not getting games.

This is how it will be in future and how it used to be when reserve leagues worked properly. First teamers always dropped down to get their fitness up after injury. Much better they learn against seasoned professionals than always playing kids. They look great there, but for some the transfer to the first team is too big a gap.

 

[Devil may care]

I'm glad Pereira is playing and it will be interesting to see if McNair is in midfield or if this is a 3-5-2.

Who is missing that people wanted to see?

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Chelsea have only played 15 games. How has that happened?

 

[limerickcitykid]

Is this the new direction we're going in with our youth and academy then? A jolly for the first teamers not getting games.

Or a game for first teamers returning from injury, the way it has always been.

 

[Šjor Bepo]

541 with a no10 as lone striker?

thinking something like this:
riley-williams-jones-cbj
-------mcnair--------
---love----pereira----
varela---weir---young

 

[DomesticTadpole]

I'm glad Pereira is playing and it will be interesting to see if McNair is in midfield or if this is a 3-5-2.

Who is missing that people wanted to see?

Where is Januzaj?

 

[duffer]

Is this the new direction we're going in with our youth and academy then? A jolly for the first teamers not getting games.

It's interesting that you've got at least 4 (Johnstone, Varela, Jones and Young) guys who are 23 or over. We should probably be giving the likes of Falcao or PAto a few minutes in these games. We never seem to .

 

[MyOnlySolskjaer]

McNair in midfield?

Varela on the RW is not a bad shout.

 

[Devil may care]

Where is Januzaj?

From reading the other thread he is in the dog house for being unprofessional in U21 games, Pereira was as well but I guess he made amends somehow.

 

[Sparky Rhiwabon]

I thought Rooney had been lined up for this? Setback?

 

[Šjor Bepo]

Who is missing that people wanted to see?

dont know is someone injured or not(Harrop probably is) but Redmond, Willock, Mitchell, Harrop, Rothwell.....Love and McNair starting in midfield ahead of Rothwell

 

[spenzo]

Really wanted to see Mitchell today although I can't say for sure he's not injured but I wouldn't be surprised if he wasn't. It's a joke Rothwell isn't starting and I know Willock's out atm but I'm loooking forward to seeing him back, he's been great this season.

I thought Rooney had been lined up for this? Setback?

No they said the next match would probably be the one he comes back in.

 

[Devil may care]

dont know is someone injured or not(Harrop probably is) but Redmond, Willock, Mitchell, Harrop, Rothwell.....Love and McNair starting in midfield ahead of Rothwell

Thanks, I rarely see anything but the goals from the U21 games so I wasn't sure who was missing that seemed to have so many upset. Still, looking forward to see Pereira, Riley and CBJ.

 

[RedTiger]

thinking something like this:
riley-williams-jones-cbj
-------mcnair--------
---love----pereira----
varela---weir---young

I was thinking

Riley --- jones --- Williams --- BJ
McNair

Varela --- Pereira --- Love --- Young

Weir​

 

[SkeppyRed]

Love starting in midfield ahead of Rothwell is disappointing.