and a Joe Winstanley, who I think AZ has confirmed is Paul W's son.
[Albion] The 2021-22 Scholars and U-18 Matches Thread
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and a Joe Winstanley, who I think AZ has confirmed is Paul W's son.
AZ Gull
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Indeed.
Two of Rio Ferdinand's sons are in the academy; Lorenz is a goalkeeper at U-16 level and his younger brother is a CB at U-14 level.
John Morling's son Cian is an U-15 with Albion, and already scoring for the ROI U-16s - REPORT | Malta MU16 0-3 Ireland MU16
Jamie Howell's son is also in the academy, at U-14 level.
Is he 13 years old. I'm sure I read somewhere a 13 year old scored,
Peter Grummit
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Incidental and off-topic but noted that Chelsea U17 manager is Ashley Cole.
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Sorry, what!?
We beat Chelsea U17, with two of our goals scored by a THIRTEEN year old?
That is ridiculous.
Sorry, what!?
We beat Chelsea U17, with two of our goals scored by a THIRTEEN year old?
That is ridiculous.
Yes, but from what I read, they also had a very young team playing aswell.
Not sure that this has been mentioned, but as well as the cup win over Chelsea, the same group (as U18s) also beat West Brom 7-1 at the weekend, in the league.
Report and highlights here: https://www.brightonandhovealbion.c...17s-begin-title-defence-with-win-over-chelsea
The wording in the report on Marcus Ifil's performance rather undersells it:
Marcus didn't actually get 'a hatrick, made up of goals and assists', as that reads (to me at least).
Marcus actually notched up a hat-trick of goals AND a hat-trick of assists.
Nobby Cybergoat
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Not sure that this has been mentioned, but as well as the cup win over Chelsea, the same group (as U18s) also beat West Brom 7-1 at the weekend, in the league.
Report and highlights here: https://www.brightonandhovealbion.c...17s-begin-title-defence-with-win-over-chelsea
The wording in the report on Marcus Ifil's performance rather undersells it:
Marcus didn't actually get 'a hatrick, made up of goals and assists', as that reads (to me at least).
Marcus actually notched up a hat-trick of goals AND a hat-trick of assists.
And just look at the goals we scored against West Brom. Potterball dialled up to 11. Every move involved touches from the goalie, a few defenders sucking WBA in and tearing them to shreds on the break. Incredibly impressive
ifightbears
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Slightly disappointing 2-0 defeat vs middlesborough for the u18s today in the u18 premier league cup.
https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/20...18/middlesbrough-fc-under-18-academy/3642540/
Anyone know who David Gokou-Siafori is?
https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/20...18/middlesbrough-fc-under-18-academy/3642540/
Anyone know who David Gokou-Siafori is?
beardy gull
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3-0 up at HT against Reading. One for young Zak and a brace for Samy Chouchane.
AZ Gull
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After doing a bit of research, I think that name is a typo, and it is actually trialist David Gokou-Siakouri.
If so, he is in the youth system at Erith Town:-
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Erith Town U-18s v Glebe FA Youth Cup
He is the age of a 1st-year scholar this season.
ifightbears
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ifightbears
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Double defeat to Southampton this week 5-2 in the u17 cup and 3-2 in the league.
Last season's bottom place in the league for Southampton has seemed to of woken them up. Historically quite a strong youth structure.
Last season's bottom place in the league for Southampton has seemed to of woken them up. Historically quite a strong youth structure.
AZ Gull
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Ruairi McConville is something of the "forgotten scholar" this season. The Northern Irish centre-back suffered an ankle injury when he made his debut for his country's U-17 side against Wales at the start of June. He was out of action until last month and has only made one appearance for the Albion U-18s so far this season (in the 3-1 win over Reading on October 23).
However, he has just completed further international duties with the Northern Ireland U-17 squad. Unfortunately they failed to advance from the qualifying round of the 2022 UEFA U-17 European Championships, despite home advantage, but McConville has now captained the side in all three matches he has started (he was only a sub against Albania on Tuesday in the one match where they picked up a point).
Here he is (no. 4), proudly lining up before the match against Italy last Saturday:-
However, he has just completed further international duties with the Northern Ireland U-17 squad. Unfortunately they failed to advance from the qualifying round of the 2022 UEFA U-17 European Championships, despite home advantage, but McConville has now captained the side in all three matches he has started (he was only a sub against Albania on Tuesday in the one match where they picked up a point).
Here he is (no. 4), proudly lining up before the match against Italy last Saturday:-
AZ Gull
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The Albion U-18s have been drawn away at Plymouth Argyle in the 3rd round of the FA Youth Cup. Ties are due to be played by Saturday December 11th.
It is the third successive home draw for the Pilgrims in this season's competition, and they have beaten Mangotsfield United and MK Dons so far.
It will be interesting to see if Albion include Andrew Moran and Evan Ferguson in their squad (who have graduated to the U-23s and haven't yet featured for the U-18s so far this season).
It is the third successive home draw for the Pilgrims in this season's competition, and they have beaten Mangotsfield United and MK Dons so far.
It will be interesting to see if Albion include Andrew Moran and Evan Ferguson in their squad (who have graduated to the U-23s and haven't yet featured for the U-18s so far this season).
AZ Gull
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Albion U-17s lost 2-1 at home to Reading in their final group match in the U-17 PL Cup today; so, after that excellent win at Chelsea in the first tie, two defeats mean they will not be defending the trophy this season.
Taking the results of the U-18s/U-17s together, the team is currently in a funk - they've lost 7 of their last 8 matches.
I'm not sure if James Baxter has been given the head coaching role permanently; I've noticed in match reports on the club website this season he has generally been referred to as "professional development phase coach" James Baxter, rather than "head coach". I don't believe the club ever announced him as coach of the U-18s after Mark Beard's departure, but given the general lack of newsflow around the U-18s that doesn't necessarily mean anything in itself. I shall for the moment assume he is the interim head coach, until (and unless) there is definitive news to the contrary, or he is still in place in a few month's time.
Dean Wilkins is currently without a job. Its fate I tell ya.
AZ Gull
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Albion have a new 1st-year scholar: Kain Ryan.
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Ryan was at Derby County where he started his scholarship in the summer. He was on the bench for the U-18s against Chelsea on Saturday.
He's a centre-back (goes without saying, of course).
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Ryan was at Derby County where he started his scholarship in the summer. He was on the bench for the U-18s against Chelsea on Saturday.
He's a centre-back (goes without saying, of course).