LFC Academy 07/08

[MrMichael]

We beat Barnsley 3-0 this morning. Goals from Ajdarevic, Pepper and Eccleston.

Report to come.

Wouldn't be surprised if we hear a lot more of those 3 names in future

[cumbriankop]

if they keep developing at the pace they are, those lads who are only 16-17 at the moment will be in the reserves at a really young age.

its not all about racing them into the first team and i get the feeling that ablett and hamberg are doing a really good job for the club and in the long run the first team in their roles

[Jayesh87]

Anyone know where i can get details of the youth cup the youn un's have entered this week? (no not the Dr Pepper Dallas reserves one)

[livvy145]

Anyone know where i can get details of the youth cup the youn un's have entered this week? (no not the Dr Pepper Dallas reserves one)

I couldn't find much information apart from it's called The Zayed Tournament. It was mentioned on the offal last week (below).

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/a_N159179080315-1000.shtml

[Jayesh87]

I couldn't find much information apart from it's called The Zayed Tournament. It was mentioned on the offal last week (below).

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drill...315-1000.shtml

Cheers mate, will see if i can get the results some how and set up a section underneth the youth cup bit for it

[Jayesh87]

ECCLESTON SHINES IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Steve Hunter 25 March 2008

Nathan Eccleston has given another example of his goalscoring prowess by hitting a hat-trick against Brazilian side Fluminese during the Under-18s Zayed tournament in Abu Dhabi.
Hughie McAuley's side have been in the Middle East over the past week for the competition, during which time they have taken on Brazilian side Fluminese, Spain's Atletico Madrid and local outfit Al Wahda.

The five team tournament has been a great experience for the Academy side, although results have been mixed for the youngsters.

England youth international Eccleston scored a memorable treble against the Brazilian outfit in the first game but it was to be a mere consolation in the end as Fluminese eventually won 4-3.

A goal from Adam Pepper helped the Reds record their only win in the tournament so far when they beat local side Al Wahda, but that success was quickly tempered by a 5-0 defeat at the hands of Athletico Madrid.

The Under-18s play Italian side Genova in their final game on Tuesday afternoon before flying back to England.

Academy Technical Manager Piet Hamberg told Liverpoolfc.tv: "The trip has been a fantastic experience for the youngsters.

"The facilities have been first class and we have been well looked after. We have given a very good account of ourselves in the tournament and it has been an honour for us to be over here.

"We played very well in the first game against Fluminese and we were 2-1 up at one stage before we eventually lost 4-3.

"We got our first win against Al Wahda when Adam Pepper scored but then it was disappointing to lose 5-0 to Atletico Madrid. We had a man sent off and their team were more experienced than us. They had players two years older than us and it makes a big difference at this level."

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drill...80325-1046.htm

[Jayesh87]

U-18S END TOUR ON A HIGH
Steve Hunter 25 March 2008

Liverpool Under-18s ended their tour of the Middle East with a 3-1 win over Italian side Genoa in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday afternoon with goals coming from Nathan Eccleston, Sean Highdale and Astrit Ajdarevic.
Hughie McAuley's side have been in the Middle East over the past week for the Zayed tournament in Abu Dhabi, and they leave with a record of two wins and two defeats.

Top scorer Eccleston ended the tournament with four goals, including a fine strike against Genoa in the final game.

Reds Under-18s boss Hughie McAuley told Liverpoolfc.tv: "It was nice to end the tournament with a win and we played some good football against decent opposition.

"It has been a great experience for us to come to the Middle East and although results have been up and down we are very pleased with the effort of the boys.

"To play four 90 minute games in six days is hard going and it has been a good test for us.

"In our first game against Fluminese we were very unfortunate not to win. Nathan scored a hat-trick but we lost 4-3 and had our goalkeeper Martin Hansen sent off.

"We got a win against local side Al Wahda in the second game when Adam Pepper scored but then it was disappointing to lose 5-0 to the Spanish team Atletico Madrid. We had a man sent off against Atletico and we conceded some bad goals, so it was nice to see us bounce back against Genoa.

"This was an Under-19 tournament and for the lads under 16 like Adam Pepper, Jack Metcalf and Michael Roberts the experience for them has been invaluable."

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drill...80325-1529.htm

[Shaggy]

Totally unrelated but whatever happened to the 18 year old Spanish centre-back we were supposed to have signed from Real Madrid last August? Aridane Hernandez?

[Jayesh87]

YOUNGSTERS CRASH TO DEFEAT
Paul Eaton 05 April 2008

Liverpool's under-18s went down to a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Derby County on Saturday afternoon.
The Reds' youngsters turned in one of their most disappointing displays of the season and were punished when the visitors netted the only goal of the game from the penalty spot in the second half.

"We were very disappointing today," said boss Hughie McAuley. "We can play a lot better than that and didn't do ourselves justice.

"It was a bad day at the office for us but we are better than that and we'll be looking for an improvement in the next game."

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drill...80405-1736.htm

[JPK]

Time for a new 18's manager. With the players we had,we should have won the league and FA cup. Another bad loss today

[Jayesh87]

Time for a new 18's manager. With the players we had,we should have won the league and FA cup. Another bad loss today

[Jayesh87]

Can we move the stickies back now?
No one looks in here, an i just don't remember to update this thread when its in here

[MrMichael]

Yeah, we'll look at that mate, seeing as the frontpage situation is more delayed than, well, a ridiculously delayed thing. Just need to figure out what we're doing with the other stickies in there at the moment or there'll be far too many.

Cheers for your continued patience

[Jayesh87]

Yeah, we'll look at that mate, seeing as the frontpage situation is more delayed than, well, a ridiculously delayed thing. Just need to figure out what we're doing with the other stickies in there at the moment or there'll be far too many.

Cheers for your continued patience

Cheers boss

I will actually update it, next week!! (Honest!)

My last assignment deadline is Weds, so will do it then. Plan on writing an end of season report...Will see about that...

[Jayesh87]

Academy coach Hugh McAuley has revealed that defender Mattone Awang, winger Ben Parsonage and striker Michael Collins have been released.

Swedish midfielder Astrit Ajdarevic is still under contract as an Academy player but is currently looking for another club. Shane O'Connor and Michael Scott will stay on at the Academy next season as third year players.

http://liverpoolfc.co.za/eve/forums/...3/m/5911053605