Reserves / Youth Team thread 2013/14

[Daffy Duck]

http://youth.lfc.vn/u21s-newcastle-s14/

Putting Venton's words into video form

[kev776]

Is Jack Dunn training with the first team yet?

[meffin]

Is Jack Dunn training with the first team yet?

Dunn'o

[Venton]

Is Jack Dunn training with the first team yet?

Haven't heard it mentioned yet but it shouldn't be long based on his skill level. The only thing that might hold him back though is his lack of pace. Fine for u21 level but against premiership defences...

[Shaggy]

http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/159739-rossiter-signs-first-professional-deal

Rossiter signs first professional deal

24th Mar 2014 - Latest News

Liverpool Football Club are pleased to announce that Academy midfielder Jordan Rossiter has today signed his first professional contract with the Reds, on the day of his 17th birthday.

A tenacious tackler with an impressive passing range and the ability to shoot from distance, the local youngster has progressed rapidly through the ranks at his hometown side.

Having represented the U18s, Rossiter was quickly promoted to Alex Inglethorpe's U21s this season; the Scouser was also a key member of the Youth Cup team which reached the quarter-finals in this campaign and the semi-finals a year ago.

The 17-year-old has been included in two first-team squads during 2013-14 too - he was named among the substitutes by Brendan Rodgers for the trip to Chelsea on December 29 and the home clash against Hull City three days later.

Following the announcement, U21s boss Inglethorpe told Liverpoolfc.com: "Jordan has worked very hard this season.

"The contract is a recognition given to allow him more time to develop and evolve. He's a level-headed young man who knows hard work is necessary for him to continue his development."

[Venton]

That's good news, I like the way he plays. If you allow him any space around the box to shoot then it's goodnight Vienna

[baitman]

is he the new gerrard.

[Venton]

They're all pretty much the new Gerrard in that area. Until suddenly they're not...

[Venton]

Having said that Rossiter isn't grot, he has some talent there. If he puts the effort in sunshine and rain he should get his just desserts.

[The Birdman]

is he the new gerrard.

Nowhere near it.
If people want to compare who he may end up playing like it's Joe Allen.

By that what I mean is he hasn't got any (real) pace, he's tenacious but see's pictures well ahead of others and plays at his best when he plays 1 and 2 touch continuity football.

[Venton]

Watching the U21s v Fulham out of the corner of my eye at work. Very tough match so far, Fulham have got a decent side. They're coming through the middle and both flanks and having plenty of shots on goal, skimming the crossbar etc.

[Venton]

and that's Fulham 1-0 up. Fairly tearing us apart here.

[Venton]

2-0 now. Ouch. Not really used to this to be frank.

[Venton]

Peno to us at the death, tucked away with aplomb. Final score Fulham 2 -1 Liverpool.

[baitman]

nice to see us get at least a plum out of it