[Albion] U21s V Northampton Town (Papa John’s Trophy)

[Ooh it’s a corner]

So, I think I'm correct in saying that we will progress if, next Tuesday:-

1) Walsall beat Forest Green Rovers
or
2) The match ends in a draw (either 0-0 or 1-1) and Walsall win the penalty shoot-out [as we would have one group stage win to zero for FGR]

However, we're out if:-
1) FGR win
or
2) The match ends as a draw and FGR win the penalty shoot-out
or
3) It's a 2-2 (or higher-scoring) draw (whatever the result of the penalty shoot-out)

So if Carl Rushworth plays and doesn’t concede anything at any time we’re likely to go through!

 

[GT49er]

So if Carl Rushworth plays and doesn’t concede anything at any time we’re likely to go through!

Sadly, he won't be playing (well, highly unlikely anyway).

 

[LeicesterGull]

The players could have at least come over to give the 19/21 of us a clap at the end!

I thought Ferguson looked the real deal when he came on tonight.

 

[Mackenzie]

They said 21 on the commentary - pretendence!!!

They did, but it was definitely 19.

 

[Mackenzie]

Both equally bad - the McDonald’s of pizzas

I can confirm Papa John’s pizza is pretty dreadful.

 

[Robinjakarta]

Has Southampton v Spurs written all over it!

First thing I thought, too. Burkinshaw and McMenemy can still do one!

 

[Machiavelli]

I can confirm Papa John’s pizza is pretty dreadful.

I can't, but it's just a hunch I have. See also Domino's, ... [feel free to supplement]

 

[Mackenzie]

Pretty good game, brilliant goal from Ferguson for the equaliser (looking forward to seeing that again if there are highlights).

Also well done to Northampton Town, really friendly stewards and catering staff at the kiosk. Letting us have free burgers and hotdogs after half time was a really kind thing to do.

I hope we qualify I’ve enjoyed watching these games and you can see our young players benefitting from going up against men’s teams, they’re usually not as technically good as our lads but they give us problems with their strength and experience. Northampton tried to play football in the second half rather than bully us which was their downfall.

 

[chaileyjem]

Actually 4 games with late winners/equalisers for the u21/u23s this season so far but a couple for Tolaj in last 10 days.

PL2
90+ 4 (Moran) v Leicester 2-1
83 (Tolaj) v Leeds 1-1
90+1 (Ella) v Man City 1-1

EFL Trophy
90+3 (Tolaj) v Northampton 2-1

 

[stss30]

Highlights here for those interested.

 

[BNthree]

Highlights here for those interested.

Our first goal is lovely!

 

[Marshy]

Ferguson at just turned 17 looks like a man already, and knows where the net is.

High hopes ...

 

[Papa Lazarou]

The Albion highlights are longer and include a clear penalty for Brighton denied by some awful refereeing

 

[CHAPPERS]

The Albion highlights are longer and include a clear penalty for Brighton denied by some awful refereeing

What is that decision all about?

 

[Papa Lazarou]

What is that decision all about?

Clearly thought he dived. Sort of mistake VAR was designed to stop, unless you're Neal Maupay v Norwich, obvs.

 

[brighton_tom]

Loans for Tolaj and Feguson next year?

 

[GT49er]

Loans for Tolaj and Feguson next year?

..... and Tsongui ......and Turns ....and Leonard .......and Spong .......and Peupion .....and Miller .....and ........and .. ..!..

 

[Swansman]

Loans for Tolaj and Feguson next year?

Ferguson is just 17 at the start of next season... think he'll be around for another year before maybe going on loan.

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

Ferguson is just 17 at the start of next season... think he'll be around for another year before maybe going on loan.

He was 17 a couple of weeks ago. So will be approaching 18 by the time next season kicks off. Possibility he will be out on loan next season as he looks very big and physical for his age so I don’t think he’ll need to worry about being bullied on the pitch. It would be a great step up for him to be playing mens football regularly (if he hasn’t broken through into the first team squad here).

 

[Taybha]

Come on Walsall