[Albion] Albion U-23s v Southampton U-23's - Fri 2pm (on YouTube and MyAlbionTV)

[lawros left foot]

Considering, a few seasons ago The Southampton Acadamy was one of the best rated in the country, they have either gone right off the boil, or we are doing
the business. Albion U23s made Saints U23s look 2nd rate,
Some good young talent on show there, the future is looking very rosy.
Last thought, how good does Karbo look, gonna be a big player next season.

Southampton U23s have lost 4 out of the last 5 against us, and only drawn the other one. As you say, used to be a very highly rated academy, but not so much now. They are currently second from bottom of PL2, and look like strong relegation candidates this season.

That said, a very accomplished performance from us today.

 

[portslade seagull]

Karbo and Caciedo looked good against U23s, need time against the big boys now

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Both West Ham and Southampton now have win pretty much all their remaining games ( WH 5 games, S 4 ) to send albion down ( if albion lose both their 2 remaining fixtures ).

 

[Not Andy Naylor]

Considering, a few seasons ago The Southampton Acadamy was one of the best rated in the country, they have either gone right off the boil, or we are doing
the business. Albion U23s made Saints U23s look 2nd rate,
Some good young talent on show there, the future is looking very rosy.
Last thought, how good does Karbo look, gonna be a big player next season.

There isn't much coming off the production line down there by The Solent these days, by the look of that. However good your facilities and scouting are, if the talent's not there, it's not there. West Ham have had periods where they've produced fantastic groups (Ferdinand and Lampard, Cole, Defoe and Carrick) but also some very lean years. Our recruitment department has unearthed a few gems on today's evidence, but we've had to pay quite a lot for one or two of them.

 

[blue-shifted]

Also you have to consider that we have dozens would could have played in pl2 out on loan. Decent u23 injured like khadra and yapi, and had a 16 year old centre forward. There is a lot to look forward to

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[blue-shifted]

Another thought.

I reckon if we had signed jenks from someone we would be even more excited for him than caicedo.

He looks like he needs the next challenge now

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[albionalbino]

Is Jenks the captain? He played with the presence and authority of a born leader.

 

[AZ Gull]

Turns and Dendonker are absolute beasts at the back for us. Not heard of Turns before, but been very impressed with him so far.

It's not for the want of trying, Munky - Ed Turns and Albion 1st-year scholars for 2019-20

 

[timbha]

Also you have to consider that we have dozens would could have played in pl2 out on loan. Decent u23 injured like khadra and yapi, and had a 16 year old centre forward. There is a lot to look forward to

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I don’t disagree but I suspect Saints have injuries and players out on loan, like us and every other PL club

 

[Munkfish]

Is Yapi actually any good though. The hype around him seems bigger than his actual potential.

 

[Don Tmatter]

Is Yapi actually any good though. The hype around him seems bigger than his actual potential.

I stand to be corrected but don’t think he’s started since returning from injury and I get the impression he’s not progressed as expected.

 

[GingerBeerMan]

Adonde completely anonymous. Barely noticed him for most of the game, doesn't bode well at all.

 

[ifightbears]

Very impressed by young Furlong at left back. Doesn't bomb on like Karbs but heck of a cross on him. Maybe I'm alone on this, but he looks like one from the U23's who can add something we need in the first team, cover at LWB

Agreed! Also one of the youngest players on the pitch, only 18 (only Ferguson and Turns are younger). Plus for what its worth its noticeable that given Karbo can play both sides, it sort of suggests that the club feel Furlong is a bigger talent than the other fullbacks at u23 level i.e. Yapi and Tanimowo

 

[Machi]

Adonde completely anonymous. Barely noticed him for most of the game, doesn't bode well at all.

Proof you didn't watch the game or trolling again

 

[GT49er]

It's not for the want of trying, Munky - Ed Turns and Albion 1st-year scholars for 2019-20

Apologies if you've been asked and answered this before, but do you know if he is in any way related to Mike Everitt, our left back for a few seasons in the late 1960s?

 

[AZ Gull]

Apologies if you've been asked and answered this before, but do you know if he is in any way related to Mike Everitt, our left back for a few seasons in the late 1960s?

I assume you are talking about Matt Everitt (rather than Ed Turns)?

I have no idea.

 

[vagabond]

I only watched this to see how Andone was looking but I've been very impressed with the team as a whole. Caicedo, Turns, Jenks, Dendonker, Cashman and Karbonwik all look really good.
Caicedo in for Bissouma next season? Too soon?

No I think it has to be a succession plan. Moises seems like the perfect replacement for Biss.

 

[vagabond]

As others have said, it's very watchable and the style of play from the first time is quite clear to see.

Exciting times to be an Albion fan...

It really is. So much talent coming through.

 

[LamieRobertson]

I'd like to see Caicedo play against better opposition, he has many of the same attributes as Bissouma and plays in the same areas. He got some rough treatment today and it was disappointing that he picked up a late yellow card.

Was on the bench against Utd

 

[GT49er]

I assume you are talking about Matt Everitt (rather than Ed Turns)?

I have no idea.

Yes, I was - sorry! Brain freeze .........................