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Shame, he was good when he played but suffered from injuries when at that early stage you need to be injury free to make a break through.

Part of the reason I'm so impressed with Kelly. To be out for about 12 months and still be at the stage he is now is very impressive.

not even sure if he has got a new club

did show great early promise to

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Shame, he was good when he played but suffered from injuries when at that early stage you need to be injury free to make a break through.

Part of the reason I'm so impressed with Kelly. To be out for about 12 months and still be at the stage he is now is very impressive.

same with spearing

[saj]

Shame, he was good when he played but suffered from injuries when at that early stage you need to be injury free to make a break through.

Part of the reason I'm so impressed with Kelly. To be out for about 12 months and still be at the stage he is now is very impressive.

I'm sure it was 2 years. Putteril was quality and I knew he had been injured for last few years - such a shame.

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Shame, he was good when he played but suffered from injuries when at that early stage you need to be injury free to make a break through.

Part of the reason I'm so impressed with Kelly. To be out for about 12 months and still be at the stage he is now is very impressive.

The Second coming of Carragher?


England U-20 starlet Martin Kelly has come along way since signing professional terms with Liverpool in 2007. The 19-year-old has impressed in Egypt despite his side's disappointing displays as they face an early exit following defeats against Uruguay and Ghana. That form has been replicated for his club too, as the young defender has recently forced his way into Rafael Benitez's first team squad after an encouraging pre-season in which he featured in the majority of Liverpool's games.

Despite being born in Whiston Hospital in the south of the city of the Beatles, Kelly actually grew up in Bolton and went to watch Wanderers with his father as a boy. However, he has since changed his allegiances, insisting he now wants Liverpool to win every game they play. "I've been at Liverpool for a long time now so I suppose you could say I have grown to become a fan and I want them to win every game," he told FIFA.com.


The way he trains is fantastic and he's always giving me advice. It's always great to watch him
Martin Kelly on Jamie Carragher.


After helping the Liverpool reserve team to the league title in 2008, Kelly was tipped for a first team call-up the following campaign. That call duly arrived in December of that year when he replaced Jamie Carragher as a late substitute in a 3-1 victory over PSV Eindhoven in the UEFA Champions League. Kelly has another chance to follow in Carragher's footsteps on Friday when England meet Uzbekistan in Suez. Carragher is actually the last England player to score at a FIFA U-20 World Cup, a record which has stretched for eight matches, or 761 minutes and 12 years.

"I've gone close, but not close enough," rued Kelly. "We've got one more game left and that's one more chance for me to get my name on the score sheet. I fancy my chances from set pieces. I feel as though if I attack the ball, I'm big enough to tuck one in and we've got players here who can deliver a good set piece. It's the last game in the competition for us so we want to go out with a win and put the two defeats behind us. We don't want to go home without a win I can tell you."

The ‘never say die' attitude, epitomised by Carragher at Anfield, has obviously rubbed off on the youngster, who cites the versatile defender as one of his biggest influences. "Jamie has been great with me, but he's great with all the young lads to be fair," he added. "The way he trains is fantastic and he's always giving me advice. It's always great to watch him."

Kelly has gone on to taste more first team action in a short loan spell at Huddersfield Town at the end of last season in which he scored the decisive goal in a 3-2 triumph over Walsall. But now Liverpool's No34 is now clearly relishing the challenge of forcing his way into Benitez's plans on a more regular basis as he continues his development.

"I'm looking forward to getting back to training with Liverpool and take it from there," he said. "I had a great time on loan at Huddersfield and I learned a lot. It's definitely toughened me up as a player and helped me develop quicker. It's just great to play every Saturday afternoon in front of a full house and passionate fans."

http://www.fifa.com/u20worldcup/news/newsid=1111256.html?cid=rssfeed&att=

[Shaggy]

not even sure if he has got a new club

did show great early promise to

Been wondering about Putterill. As far as I know he's without a league club. Looked for him on the net to no avail. Anyone know what happened to him?

[Jayesh87]

Been wondering about Putterill. As far as I know he's without a league club. Looked for him on the net to no avail. Anyone know what happened to him?

He was out injured all last season, presumed he was still on our books?

[Shaggy]

No he definitely got released, I'm sure of it

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No he definitely got released, I'm sure of it

released June 30th 2009

* Jermaine Pennant
* Ray Putterill
* Miguel Roque
* Gary Mackay-Steven
* Ronald Huth
* Godwin Antwi
* Astrit Ajdarevic
* Michael Scott
* Joe Kennedy
* Shane O'Connor

[RedReet]

Nemeth, Simon and Gulacsi all to start 1/4 final against Italy.

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Italy 2 -3 Hungary AET

2 for Nemeth.

There were four red cards, five goals, but only one winner as Hungary defeated Italy 3-2 after extra time to book a place in the semi-finals of Egypt 2009.

The game began in the most dramatic of circumstances when Matteo Gentili shoved Krisztian Nemeth in the box in the opening minute. Up stepped skipper Vladimir Koman for the resulting penalty and he sent Vincenzo Fiorillo the wrong way to give Hungary an early lead. The goal not only gave the Hungarians the best possible start, it also represented the quickest strike of Egypt 2009 so far.

Nemeth went close shortly before the quarter-hour mark when his right footed shot was clawed away by the keeper. But then the Italians stepped up a gear. Mattia Mustachio's corner was headed narrowly wide by Francesco Bini and Claudio Della Penna saw a shot which flashed dangerously across the face of the goal.

Although Hungary looked dangerous whenever forward, it was Italy who were asking all the questions in the first half. Bini went close again from another Della Penna corner and Gianvito Misuraca also forced Peter Gulasci into a good low save. That was Misuraca's last action of the match, as he was replaced at half-time by a more physical presence in Umberto Eusepi.

Andrea Mazzarani went close with a low drive that whistled just past the post eight minutes after the break, but it was Hungary who had the best chance of the early stages of the second half. An intelligent run from Koman caught Italy unawares and he had the opportunity to shoot at goal or square it to Andras Gosztonyi. The skipper opted for the latter, but with the ball flashing across the six-yard box, Bini slid to clear in the nick of time and the danger passed.

With time ticking away and a further two attacking substitutions made by Francesco Rocca, Marco Calderoni embarked on a solo run from defence before slipping the ball to Mustacchio on the edge of the box. The two-goal hero against Italy hit a low drive which Gulacsi held at the second attempt. Hungary countered with pace and Gosztonyi forced a similar save out of Fiorillo from a similar distance.

Things went from bad to worse for Italy when Gentili hauled down Nemeth on the edge of the box and referee Oscar Ruiz produced a second yellow card to the defender with 19 minutes still to play. But while there was still one goal in it, Italy had a chance - and they took it with eight minutes of normal time remaining. Substitute Giacomo Bonaventura threaded a delightful throughball to Antonio Mazzotta in the box and the left-back finished like a centre forward.

Italy were reduced to nine men two minutes later when Francesco Bini was given a straight red card for kicking out at Koman. But the two-men numerical disadvantage did not last long as Adrian Szekeres was also dismissed for what appeared to be an elbow on Mustachio. Yet before the card was produced, the referee sent both coaches to the stands for dissent.

After a nervy period of added time, the coach blew the full-time whistle to herald that extra time was required. Despite the nine men, Bonaventura forced a world-class save from Gulasci and Adam Dudas had to be alert to slice Mazzarani's shot over the crossbar. In the second period, it was Hungary who were on the offensive and Marko Futacs brought a superb save out of Fiorilli with a shot from 12 yards.

In the 112th minute, Koman found Nemeth with a delightful pass and the striker made no mistake, slotting past the keeper with incredible grace. But just as the 31,000-strong crowd were drawing breath, Italy equalised in the very next minute. Bonaventura ran at the Hungary defence and unleashed a shot which flew past the keeper.

The Suez crowd, who had adopted Italy for the match could not believe it - and nether could the journalists from both countries in the media tribune. But there was still two major dramas left. A second yellow to Michelangelo Albertazzi reduced the Italians to eight men and with their defence stretched to the maximum. Hungary took advantage to silence the crowd.

A long ball was played from the right into space which Nemeth chased down. The No9 was first to it and, once again, he showed great composure to steer the ball home. It was the final play of an enthralling contest - and one which leaves Hungary facing Ghana in the final four.

[peekay]

It was a bit of a mental game. Nemeth knows where the net is. He is a finisher that lad and has deceptively good control. Also like to point out that the commentator was full of praise for Gulacsi. He said that he was the stand out keeper of the tournament.

Goals by Nemeth

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEMEEEPlG50"]YouTube - Italy U-20 Hungary U-20 U20 world cup Egypt 2009 10 09 Hungary scores th 5th goal[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewaCFUQ45aY"]YouTube - Italy U-20 Hungary U-20 U20 world cup Egypt 2009 10 09 Hungary scores th 3rd goal[/ame]

[Daffy Duck]

Also two great assists!! Don't know if it's the same guy, but still awesome.

[Lee]

Italy 2 -3 Hungary AET

2 for Nemeth.

Wow, sounds like a mental game and that Nemeth was superb again. This lad could be the real deal...

[The Erectile Banana]

Also two great assists!! Don't know if it's the same guy, but still awesome.

Koman was the guy who played the passes.

He's the Hungarian captain and supposedly their best player. He certainly seems to be able to pick pass.

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Koman was the guy who played the passes.

He's the Hungarian captain and supposedly their best player. He certainly seems to be able to pick pass.

scored 4 goals in 5 games in the tournament as well.