NextGen - Marseille

[villajk]

I thought it was Siegchrist... should've got there early enough to get a teamsheet!

You know that massive screen to your RHS with all the players listed on it..? Or were you glued to the assistant referee's assets?

Does anyone have pics of the assistant referee of the female persuasion. Just so I know the person I should be abusing for the wrong disallowed goal obviously.

Yeah, right!

[itbrvilla]

I thought it was Siegchrist... should've got there early enough to get a teamsheet!

You know that massive screen to your RHS with all the players listed on it..? Or were you glued to the assistant referee's assets?

Does anyone have pics of the assistant referee of the female persuasion. Just so I know the person I should be abusing for the wrong disallowed goal obviously.

self abuse more like!

[Somniloquism]

I thought it was Siegchrist... should've got there early enough to get a teamsheet!

You know that massive screen to your RHS with all the players listed on it..? Or were you glued to the assistant referee's assets?

Does anyone have pics of the assistant referee of the female persuasion. Just so I know the person I should be abusing for the wrong disallowed goal obviously.

self abuse more like!

I'm tempted to click the links in the Think They Look Good thread.

[Dante Lavelli]

Im in total agreement with Maz though we need to really try to get a higher standard of defenders coming through.

Maybe it's like buses, we've had Cahill and Clark (fingers crossed) come passed now it's time for a few midfielders  and attackers.

[Somniloquism]

Im in total agreement with Maz though we need to really try to get a higher standard of defenders coming through.

Maybe it's like buses, we've had Cahill and Clark (fingers crossed) come passed now it's time for a few midfielders  and attackers.

Don't forget we also had Baker, Lowry and Lichaj come through the same age range as Clark. It was quite a strong defensive unit for the age range. I don't think Marseille would have won if we had those four playing.

[PeterWithe]

I agree that the keeper looked (understandably) nervy and that seemed to spread around the back line, it might have been the occasion, indeed probably was but better sides created far less chances against us in the group stages.

[Oscar Arce]

I was at the game and I must say I was saddened for football to consider that the coaches of Marseille would teach those French kids to cheat like that.
I have never seen such play acting and downright cheating at that level before, but I suppose that's football today.
The better team lost, and well done to the Villa lads, they never stopped trying to play football in the right manner and their French counterparts should really be ashamed of themselves.
They're not though, of course.

[Can Gana Be Bettered!?!?]

Whilst the team played really well and they look like they're used to passing the ball and moving around for it, it's at times like this I think, is AM really the right manager if we're looking to bring these players through?

Under GH I think they, and Villa, could/would've prospered.

Just hope Gardner and whoever else isn't spoilt as a player by playing in a first team that doesn't generally pass and move. The best thing would be if these players came through and changed the thinking of our first team.

[Larry Duff]

Although I can't disagree with Maz's opinion that Derrick Williams was the best of our defenders there is a good reason for this.  Derrick is an U19 player who would normally be partnered by another U19 defender Daniel Devine but unfortunately Devine has not kicked a ball all season after sustaining a crusciate ligament injury.
The three lads who made up the back four were all playing U16 football last season and due to their outstanding ability have leapfrogged over older players like Nelson Addy, Brian, Donacien and Jenkins to claim a start, two years above their age group.
Anyone who follows junior football will know that Bradley Lewis, who played for England schools is considered one of the top prospects in the game. Lewis has been injured for most of the season, only making his comeback a few weeks ago and obviously needs to grow a bit.  Josh Webb as a first year YTS is also a reserve regular and England U17 right back.  Both of these lads are considered to have a very good chance of making the grade and two years age difference in youth football is massive and should not be overlooked   

[gervilla]

Feel free to lock the topic if this has been posted all ready.

[Mike Jeffries]

Although I can't disagree with Maz's opinion that Derrick Williams was the best of our defenders there is a good reason for this.  Derrick is an U19 player who would normally be partnered by another U19 defender Daniel Devine but unfortunately Devine has not kicked a ball all season after sustaining a crusciate ligament injury.
The three lads who made up the back four were all playing U16 football last season and due to their outstanding ability have leapfrogged over older players like Nelson Addy, Brian, Donacien and Jenkins to claim a start, two years above their age group.
Anyone who follows junior football will know that Bradley Lewis, who played for England schools is considered one of the top prospects in the game. Lewis has been injured for most of the season, only making his comeback a few weeks ago and obviously needs to grow a bit.  Josh Webb as a first year YTS is also a reserve regular and England U17 right back.  Both of these lads are considered to have a very good chance of making the grade and two years age difference in youth football is massive and should not be overlooked   

Thanks for that, interesting and encouraging reading at the same time.

[Hoppo]

Will Devine come back? How far do you think Lewis and Webb can go?

[Percy McCarthy]

Devine has looked good the few times I've seen him.

Thanks Larry for your usual informative post.

[Matt Collins]

Devine: inspiration

[Mazrim]

Although I can't disagree with Maz's opinion that Derrick Williams was the best of our defenders there is a good reason for this.  Derrick is an U19 player who would normally be partnered by another U19 defender Daniel Devine but unfortunately Devine has not kicked a ball all season after sustaining a crusciate ligament injury.
The three lads who made up the back four were all playing U16 football last season and due to their outstanding ability have leapfrogged over older players like Nelson Addy, Brian, Donacien and Jenkins to claim a start, two years above their age group.
Anyone who follows junior football will know that Bradley Lewis, who played for England schools is considered one of the top prospects in the game. Lewis has been injured for most of the season, only making his comeback a few weeks ago and obviously needs to grow a bit.  Josh Webb as a first year YTS is also a reserve regular and England U17 right back.  Both of these lads are considered to have a very good chance of making the grade and two years age difference in youth football is massive and should not be overlooked   

Yeah that's fair enough. I didn't really mean to sound like I'm writing Webb and the likes off. Far from it. They're all good players, I just think we're heavy in midfield and forward quality at the moment. But injuries and other reasons have had an effect for sure.

Devine I'm still not sure of but could come good and plays well with Williams, Donacien looks very good but will he be allowed to stay in the UK? It's the only reason he's not playing at the moment. His form was very good.
Webb is class on his day. Need to see more of him and we will of course.

I'm including Bradley Lewis in a younger group to this Next Gen side but the reports on him are very encouraging. Likewise Oli Stevenson.