Reserves / Youth teams thread 11/12

[Mostar]

Whens this on again? Missed the last game. Sure they were muttering about today on lfctelly.

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[Alex]

Whatever happened to Adam Pepper?

[Resu]

Released last year, now plays for Aberystwyth Town.

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don't think he is on there books now either.......

[Alex]

Ahh its just I read an article on hot prospects for the club from 09. None of the have made it Pacheco was the only one still floating about. Some youth system we had before the revamp by Rafa eh!

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Ahh its just I read an article on hot prospects for the club from 09. None of the have made it Pacheco was the only one still floating about. Some youth system we had before the revamp by Rafa eh!

Have you got a link?

[Shaggy]

I see Fulham sent Laurie Dalla Valle on loan to Dundee United.

[Alex]

Have you got a link?

Ill try to find it. No promises

[Alex]

There you go.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/foo...he-future.html

I stumbled on it when I was looking for who our Hungarian feeder club was. Interesting looking back. None of have/will make it.

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think its fair to say the first batch never worked out as planned, but the seeds were sown and the future looks great.

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There you go.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/foo...he-future.html

I stumbled on it when I was looking for who our Hungarian feeder club was. Interesting looking back. None of have/will make it.

found this made interesting reading.........

10 Most Promising English Premier League Players for 2009

In no particular order:

1. Theo Walcott (19, Forward, Arsenal, England)

Finally seems to have made the break-through after so much hype and premature exposure to the England squad. If he can avoid Robsonesque issues with his shoulder he should be a real force in 2009….and beyond.

2. Rafael Da Silva (18, Defender, Manchester United, Brazil)

With Wes Brown injured and Gary Neville off the pace, Rafael has made an outstanding start to his first team career at Old Trafford and looks like making the RB position his own. Brazilian flair and a mean shot. Could become a Utd legend!?

3. Aaron Ramsey (17, Midfield, Arsenal, Wales)

Transferred from Cardiff to Arsenal in the summer following many (justified) superlatives and already making an impression in the first team. Looks certain to be a star and already a key player for Wales.

4. Jonny Evans (20, Defender, Manchester United, Northern Ireland)

Having gained experience at Antwerp and Sunderland, Evans has arrived back at Old Trafford this season and instantly asserted himself in the first team squad. Already with several outings this season he has filled in almost seamlessly for Ferdinand or Vidic. There’s no higher praise than that!

5. Carlos Vela (19, Forward, Arsenal, Mexico)

Another to make the breakthrough at Arsenal this season and has shown flashes of brilliance. 2009 could be the year that he can’t be ignored. 4 goals and 2 assists for Arsenal’s first team so far and already a goalscoring member of the Mexican national side.

6. Franco Di Santo (19, Forward, Chelsea, Argentina)

Bought for 3.5m from Audax Italiano (Chile) in early 2008. 3 appearances so far this season and has caught the eye of Big Phil. 2 goals in 6 appearances for Argentina’s U-20 team. With Drogba constantly injured and a lack of strikers at Chelsea 2009 could be his big break.

7. Rodrigo Possebon (19, Midfield, Manchester United, Brazil)

Talented Brazilian who made his debut this season. Having just returned from injury this rangy midfielder looks to have what it takes to compete for a place in the ultra competitive Utd midfield. Another who could blossom in 2009.

8. Jack Wilshere (16, Midfield, Arsenal, England)

Breaking my own rules here as 16/17 is surely too young for a breakthrough? But Wilshere is an outstanding kid, even by Arsenal standards and 2009 could see his star rise.

9. Krisztian Nemeth (19, Forward, Liverpool, Hungary)

Boasts a stunning 38 goals in 32 games at underage level for Hungary. Voted Liverpool (Title Winning) Reserves player of the year last season. Looking to make the breakthrough in 2009.

10. David N’Gog (19, Forward, Liverpool, France)

Bought from Paris St.Germain in July 2008 he has already made the breakthrough into the senior squad, scoring his first goal against PSV in the Champins League. 20 goals in 30 underage internationals for France says he knows how to find the target. Could make the breakthrough in 2009….move over Robbie Keane???

Yes, it is noticeable that all of these players are with one or other of the ‘Top 4′ but then aren’t they the clubs with the widest scouting networks that attract the best talent? I did consider both James Vaughan of Everton and Andy Carroll of Newcastle but in my opinion both have been touted for some time now, both have had their opportunities at first team level and neither look likely to step-up to stardom in 2009 but maybe they’ll prove me wrong.

You can also argue that 2 young Liverpool strikers are unlikely to make the breakthrough in the same year and this is a valid point, so take this as an each way bet. Equally, how can Evans displace either Ferdinand or Vidic at United? Well, he probably can’t but he can become part of an established 1st team 3 instead of just a 2.

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There you go.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/foo...he-future.html

I stumbled on it when I was looking for who our Hungarian feeder club was. Interesting looking back. None of have/will make it.

Thanks

I guess it shows how big the step up between youth level and our first team.

I think that there were problems with youth development policy until recently that probably let down some of those kids.

[Mostar]

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U18s won 1-0 at Portsmouth. Adam Morgan on target

[Reece]

Sterling currently making his reserve team debut against Swansea. Live on LFC TV channel.

[Reece]

And Coady has just put us ahead after 6 minutes.