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[Albion] U21s v Arsenal U21s away today 2pm
- Thread starter Coldeanseagull
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Arsenal leading 1-0
Gabbiano
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Currently 1-0 down it seems.
Lewis Dunk appears to be playing against our youngsters.
Probably just as well though, only been 6 shots in total after an hour
92nd min equaliser (Simmonds) 
8 yellow cards (4 each) too
edit, Samuels now sent off for a second yellow. 11 mins extra played, finished 1-1
8 yellow cards (4 each) too
edit, Samuels now sent off for a second yellow. 11 mins extra played, finished 1-1
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beardy gull
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A further 2 yellows after you posted for us. Including a 2nd for Samuels to see red. Good result in the end.92nd min equaliser (Simmonds)
8 yellow cards (4 each) too
edit, Samuels now sent off for a second yellow. 11 mins extra played, finished 1-1
fly high
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Sounds like a ref trying to make a name for himself.
It doesn't; it's just a stupid rule.
AZ Gull
@SeagullsAcademy @seagullsacademy.bsky.social
Arsenal's 14-year-old Max Dowman came on as a late sub in this match and became their youngest-ever player in an U-21 fixture. He is actually too young to play for their U-18 side in the FA Youth Cup this coming week.
Artie Fufkin
like to run
My eldest boy and I went to the game yesterday as we live relatively locally.
Free entry (fair play Arsenal). A couple of stand outs:
Freddie Simmonds looks the real deal. Quintessential Rolls Royce of a central defender. Really well taken headed goal from a corner in injury time, summing up a very impressive performance.
Also impressed with Joe Knight - really commanding, intelligent, a lot of our good play started with him.
Harry Howell is an exciting talent! He was causing Arsenal lots of problems with his quick play in the first half, but I think it was his mistake losing the ball just outside the box that led to Arsenal’s goal, and you could tell he wasn’t happy. He seemed to go quiet after this.
Cam Peupion probably finds this level quite comfortable. He was consistently a threat. Linking up with Howell a lot on the right.
Imari Samuels is another one that looks very comfortable at this level.
Shout out to right back Zane Albarus who we weren’t familiar with. Solid performance.
It was stark the difference in play between the two teams. You could see we had a clear identity, controlling the play, great positional awareness and combinations all over the pitch. Arsenal looked much more rudimentary in their play, if that makes sense.
A draw was the least we deserved. Unlucky not to win. Only one team tried to play in the 2nd half.
We were sat close to the Brighton dug out and it was really interesting to hear Shannon Ruth and his coaching staff give instructions during the game.
Nice to see what looked to be many of the players’ friends and family there to watch.
Managed to fist bump Imari Samuels at the end.
Rain affected team sheet here for those that dig these.
As @AZ Gull mentions, Arsenal brought on a 14 year old late on. No time to make any impact. I know it’s common to play up an age group but fielding a 14 year old seems a little extreme!
Free entry (fair play Arsenal). A couple of stand outs:
Freddie Simmonds looks the real deal. Quintessential Rolls Royce of a central defender. Really well taken headed goal from a corner in injury time, summing up a very impressive performance.
Also impressed with Joe Knight - really commanding, intelligent, a lot of our good play started with him.
Harry Howell is an exciting talent! He was causing Arsenal lots of problems with his quick play in the first half, but I think it was his mistake losing the ball just outside the box that led to Arsenal’s goal, and you could tell he wasn’t happy. He seemed to go quiet after this.
Cam Peupion probably finds this level quite comfortable. He was consistently a threat. Linking up with Howell a lot on the right.
Imari Samuels is another one that looks very comfortable at this level.
Shout out to right back Zane Albarus who we weren’t familiar with. Solid performance.
It was stark the difference in play between the two teams. You could see we had a clear identity, controlling the play, great positional awareness and combinations all over the pitch. Arsenal looked much more rudimentary in their play, if that makes sense.
A draw was the least we deserved. Unlucky not to win. Only one team tried to play in the 2nd half.
We were sat close to the Brighton dug out and it was really interesting to hear Shannon Ruth and his coaching staff give instructions during the game.
Nice to see what looked to be many of the players’ friends and family there to watch.
Managed to fist bump Imari Samuels at the end.
Rain affected team sheet here for those that dig these.
As @AZ Gull mentions, Arsenal brought on a 14 year old late on. No time to make any impact. I know it’s common to play up an age group but fielding a 14 year old seems a little extreme!
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AZ Gull
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I've been very impressed with Zane Albarus this season. He's a central midfielder by trade but has filled in at right-back over the last month (it seems that Charlie Tasker is currently injured). I think he is one to keep an eye on.My eldest boy and I went to the game yesterday as we live relatively locally.
Free entry (fair play Arsenal). A couple of stand outs:
Freddie Simmonds looks the real deal. Quintessential Rolls Royce of a central defender. Really well taken headed goal from a corner in injury time, summing up a very impressive performance.
Also impressed with Joe Knight - really commanding, intelligent, a lot of our good play started with him.
Harry Howell is an exciting talent! He was causing Arsenal lots of problems with his quick play in the first half, but I think it was his mistake losing the ball just outside the box that led to Arsenal’s goal, and you could tell he wasn’t happy. He seemed to go quiet after this.
Cam Peupion probably finds this level quite comfortable. He was consistently a threat. Linking up with Howell a lot on the right.
Imari Samuels is another one that looks very comfortable at this level.
Shout out to right back Zane Albarus who we weren’t familiar with. Solid performance.
It was stark the difference in play between the two teams. You could see we had a clear identity, controlling the play, great positional awareness and combinations all over the pitch. Arsenal looked much more rudimentary in their play, if that makes sense.
A draw was the least we deserved. Unlucky not to win. Only one team tried to play in the 2nd half.
We were sat close to the Brighton dug out and it was really interesting to hear Shannon Ruth and his coaching staff give instructions during the game.
Nice to see what looked to be many of the players’ friends and family there to watch.
Managed to fist bump Imari Samuels at the end.
Rain affected team sheet here for those that dig these.
As @AZ Gull mentions, Arsenal brought on a 14 year old late on. No time to make any impact. I know it’s common to play up an age group but fielding a 14 year old seems a little extreme!
Uter
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It's a measure of high highly he's regarded at Arsenal. He'll be 15 soon and, as insane as it sounds, he might be figuring in some senior squads by the end of this season. I'd say there's a chance he'll make his first team debut next season. They gave Nwaneri a senior debut at 15.
Dowman is insanely good....if he keeps up his current rate of development goodness knows where he'll end upMy eldest boy and I went to the game yesterday as we live relatively locally.
Free entry (fair play Arsenal). A couple of stand outs:
Freddie Simmonds looks the real deal. Quintessential Rolls Royce of a central defender. Really well taken headed goal from a corner in injury time, summing up a very impressive performance.
Also impressed with Joe Knight - really commanding, intelligent, a lot of our good play started with him.
Harry Howell is an exciting talent! He was causing Arsenal lots of problems with his quick play in the first half, but I think it was his mistake losing the ball just outside the box that led to Arsenal’s goal, and you could tell he wasn’t happy. He seemed to go quiet after this.
Cam Peupion probably finds this level quite comfortable. He was consistently a threat. Linking up with Howell a lot on the right.
Imari Samuels is another one that looks very comfortable at this level.
Shout out to right back Zane Albarus who we weren’t familiar with. Solid performance.
It was stark the difference in play between the two teams. You could see we had a clear identity, controlling the play, great positional awareness and combinations all over the pitch. Arsenal looked much more rudimentary in their play, if that makes sense.
A draw was the least we deserved. Unlucky not to win. Only one team tried to play in the 2nd half.
We were sat close to the Brighton dug out and it was really interesting to hear Shannon Ruth and his coaching staff give instructions during the game.
Nice to see what looked to be many of the players’ friends and family there to watch.
Managed to fist bump Imari Samuels at the end.
Rain affected team sheet here for those that dig these.
As @AZ Gull mentions, Arsenal brought on a 14 year old late on. No time to make any impact. I know it’s common to play up an age group but fielding a 14 year old seems a little extreme!
Freddie and Harry not bad either.....both only 16
Artie Fufkin
like to run
He seemed to be doing everything right and completely at ease at right back up against a pacey winger. Shannon was encouraging him a lot.
First time watching our U21s live. We look so well coached as a collective unit, and have a clear understanding of how to play with purpose and dynamism. A really good rhythm and some fantastic football on show with impressive individual quality. The future looks promising for many of these lads. Very different to Arsenal.