Leeds V U23s

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Lovely skill from Brooks. Has to be worth a place on the bench IF we get the job done before the end of the season (football gods I respect you!). Same with Whiteman.
 

Ricky said:
Another thing about Brooks. When I've seen him nothing seems to put him off his game. And that's really important for a player like him and his prospects at first team level. If he gets tackled hard he'll get up and carry on doing the same things as before, running with the ball etc. He might be quite lightweight but he's no shrinking violet and has a bit of an edge to him.

Can any more regular U23 watchers than me back this up?
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Yep, fair assessment. Great mentality already. When he fills out he will be an absolute beast.
 
Rodley said:
Lovely skill from Brooks. Has to be worth a place on the bench IF we get the job done before the end of the season (football gods I respect you!). Same with Whiteman.
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Whiteman's on loan at Mansfield. If we get the job done before the final game we should give Brooks a run out.
 
Rodley said:
Lovely skill from Brooks. Has to be worth a place on the bench IF we get the job done before the end of the season (football gods I respect you!). Same with Whiteman.
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Brooks will get his chance,he has matured a lot in the last twelve months but still needs a bit of time to fill out a bit next season I think he will really blossom star in the making !!?
 
I hope the first team can wrap things up with a couple of games to go........ Brookes, Semple, Jake Wright Jnr, Slater have been the main stay of this team all season. 19, 18, 19, 17 years old and would be great to see them get a taste of first team action.

There are more names in there as well Tyler Smith, a resurgent Kelly.

These lads are attracting a lot of interest, Brooks is a worry, out of contract in the Summer and big clubs watching.
 
Thing is, even if we're promoted with one or two games to go we'll almost certainly still be playing for the title so I doubt any youngsters will get a chance.
 
If Messi would've scored the sort of goal that Brooks scored it would've been talked about for months. Now I know the occasion matters but come on, that was absolutely sublime.

Hopefully we can get the lad tied down to a new contract so we can at least get a decent fee for him when we sell him. :)
 
Ricky said:
Another thing about Brooks. When I've seen him nothing seems to put him off his game. And that's really important for a player like him and his prospects at first team level. If he gets tackled hard he'll get up and carry on doing the same things as before, running with the ball etc. He might be quite lightweight but he's no shrinking violet and has a bit of an edge to him.

Can any more regular U23 watchers than me back this up?
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If he wasn't put off today, I doubt whether he will be very often. What Leeds lacked in skill, they made up for it with nasty challenges. Their manager may have called it uncompromising! Lots of whinging at the ref too and several near punch ups. One of which ended up with four bookings.
 
Heard Brooks is a real talent, puzzles me why he's never involved? Wilder signed Carruthers and O'Shea so he obviously doesn't think Brooks is ready, is he the next Diego? Or is that unfair?
 
Ricky said:
Thing is, even if we're promoted with one or two games to go we'll almost certainly still be playing for the title so I doubt any youngsters will get a chance.
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Quite right too. Youngsters are here to serve the club; not the other way round. However, I hope that if we are up with a few games to go (and we might well be), one or two, provided they are good enough, get outings off the bench. Nobody, young or old, should play for United just to givimarun. That, as I have said before and will say again, is Sunday League U15s 'Givourjonnyaturn' stuff and has no place in professional football.
 
Ricky said:
Another thing about Brooks. When I've seen him nothing seems to put him off his game. And that's really important for a player like him and his prospects at first team level. If he gets tackled hard he'll get up and carry on doing the same things as before, running with the ball etc. He might be quite lightweight but he's no shrinking violet and has a bit of an edge to him.

Can any more regular U23 watchers than me back this up?[/QUOTE. Watched him many times this year and yes he is a talent. He is often tightly marked and he works away however give him a little space and he drives direct to the goal. He has an unusual stride and defenders find it difficult to dispose him. He kind of weaves past anyone in his way and he is composed in placing his finish often with bend. We have a number of young players who continue to show promise. Semple, Kelly, slater and Jake Wright. are consistent and keep progressing. We look a different side when we have Wright mixing it up.
In truth you could mention many others for instance Ti Smith is doing the business and is making himself an important member of the squad. They all play a high activity game and play out from the back in a modern way. I like that and really enjoy watching them improve. Hope Semple is not badly hurt as his ability to make a telling pass is a big plus partnerships are forming at the back and Bennet and Graham are gelling well for so youngsters and Cummings slots in when 3 Centre Backs are used.
This is a fine team and is a credit to the Academy coaches who have brought them on. I missed a great game today but the reports here have helped me get over my absence
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Ricky said:
Another thing about Brooks. When I've seen him nothing seems to put him off his game. And that's really important for a player like him and his prospects at first team level. If he gets tackled hard he'll get up and carry on doing the same things as before, running with the ball etc. He might be quite lightweight but he's no shrinking violet and has a bit of an edge to him.

Can any more regular U23 watchers than me back this up?
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I agree Ricky, said it before, for such a slip of a lad he can be quite aggressive, great footballer
 
nopigfansintown said:
Went to this. Brookes, Semple and Mallon were the Blades best players. Reed and Slater made sure we dominated possession - kept it ticking over nicely. How Leeds didn't have two sent of will remain an eternal mystery. The lad who could have gone for a straight red, before committing another nailed on yellow card challenge when booked, must feel really lucky to have stayed on the pitch. 4-3 flattered Leeds. Oh yeah, young keeper did well, didn't really have much chance with goals.
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Thanks for that I missed a fine game
 

Remaining U23 fixtures:

http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/sheffield-united-u23s-fixtures-3224922.aspx
Mon Feb 13 7.00pm A Reading PLC Adams Park (Wycombe Wanderers)
Mon Feb 20 7.00pm A Birmingham City PDL Autotech Stadium (Solihull Moors)
Fri Feb 24 1.00pm H Leeds United PDL Shirecliffe
Mon Feb 27 7.00pm H Birmingham City PLC Bramall Lane
Mon Mar 6 7.00pm H Bolton Wanderers PDL Bramall Lane
Mon Mar 13 2.00pm H Millwall PDL Stocksbridge
Mon Mar 20 7.00pm A Cardiff City PDL Cardiff City Stadium
Mon Mar 27 2.00pm H Bristol City PDL Stocksbridge
Mon Apr 3 1.00pm A Crystal Palace PDL tbc
Mon Apr 10 7.00pm A Sheffield Wednesday PDL Hillsborough
Wed Apr 19 7.00pm A Bolton Wanderers PDL Macron Stadium
Mon Apr 24 7.00pm H Crewe Alexandra PDL Bramall Lane


Plenty of home games there including 3 at Bramall Lane.

Think I'll get to a few games to see them before they're all sold.
 
#43Baw Heid,
Ricky said:
Remaining U23 fixtures:

http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/sheffield-united-u23s-fixtures-3224922.aspx
Mon Feb 13 7.00pm A Reading PLC Adams Park (Wycombe Wanderers)
Mon Feb 20 7.00pm A Birmingham City PDL Autotech Stadium (Solihull Moors)
Fri Feb 24 1.00pm H Leeds United PDL Shirecliffe
Mon Feb 27 7.00pm H Birmingham City PLC Bramall Lane
Mon Mar 6 7.00pm H Bolton Wanderers PDL Bramall Lane
Mon Mar 13 2.00pm H Millwall PDL Stocksbridge
Mon Mar 20 7.00pm A Cardiff City PDL Cardiff City Stadium
Mon Mar 27 2.00pm H Bristol City PDL Stocksbridge
Mon Apr 3 1.00pm A Crystal Palace PDL tbc
Mon Apr 10 7.00pm A Sheffield Wednesday PDL Hillsborough
Wed Apr 19 7.00pm A Bolton Wanderers PDL Macron Stadium
Mon Apr 24 7.00pm H Crewe Alexandra PDL Bramall Lane


Plenty of home games there including 3 at Bramall Lane.

Think I'll get to a few games to see them before they're all sold.
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and a cup semifinal as well as an away game at Birmingham in the other cup group. So plenty to come
 
BushBlade said:
But are you his dad?

Bush, this guy seems to travel the world watching cricket and England and then all SUFC teams....... Plus he seems he likes a pint.

My 12 year old is not up to that at the moment, except a pint, so no its not my son either.

I guess it could be my dad !!! but its not.
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Ricky said:
Remaining U23 fixtures:

http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/sheffield-united-u23s-fixtures-3224922.aspx
Mon Feb 13 7.00pm A Reading PLC Adams Park (Wycombe Wanderers)
Mon Feb 20 7.00pm A Birmingham City PDL Autotech Stadium (Solihull Moors)
Fri Feb 24 1.00pm H Leeds United PDL Shirecliffe
Mon Feb 27 7.00pm H Birmingham City PLC Bramall Lane
Mon Mar 6 7.00pm H Bolton Wanderers PDL Bramall Lane
Mon Mar 13 2.00pm H Millwall PDL Stocksbridge
Mon Mar 20 7.00pm A Cardiff City PDL Cardiff City Stadium
Mon Mar 27 2.00pm H Bristol City PDL Stocksbridge
Mon Apr 3 1.00pm A Crystal Palace PDL tbc
Mon Apr 10 7.00pm A Sheffield Wednesday PDL Hillsborough
Wed Apr 19 7.00pm A Bolton Wanderers PDL Macron Stadium
Mon Apr 24 7.00pm H Crewe Alexandra PDL Bramall Lane


Plenty of home games there including 3 at Bramall Lane.

Think I'll get to a few games to see them before they're all sold.
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Just noticed the Central League Cup Semi Final has been added on the 28th Feb.

How on earth are the lads going to manage Leeds 24th home in League, Birmingham 27th away in Premier League Cup & Fleetwood 28th in the Central Cup........... 3 games in 5 days.
 
Beating Leeds at any level always feels good. Any chance of A View From ....Roy?
 
larkymasher said:
Just noticed the Central League Cup Semi Final has been added on the 28th Feb.

How on earth are the lads going to manage Leeds 24th home in League, Birmingham 27th away in Premier League Cup & Fleetwood 28th in the Central Cup........... 3 games in 5 days.
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Must be a mistake
 
Looks like a night in Blackpool for me then on the 27th be great to see them lads get to the final they got a great togetherness and spirit about them that is clear to see when you watch them play UTB
 
larkymasher said:
This guy does some fantastic reports from U18 up to first team..... for all supporters its well worth a read.

And NO...... its not me
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Right.... Is this thing on?

I got a lot of hits on my Blog which originated from this thread on the Forum. I thought I'd best look at what had been said. And get registered, and learn how to post & yadda yadda. Be gentle.....

So, yeah, I'm in the lucky position of having the time & inclination to trawl around watching SUFC U18/U23/Futures as well as the 1st Team. I've been writing a Blog about games & the Beer & Pubs I encounter along the way. (And some other capers). The Blog started in July 2014.

I was at a Q&A with Travis Binnion (Academy Manager) & he told me (paraphrasing) that they had to find a way of fitting that Central League Cup game away at Fleetwood in some how. It is scheduled for Tues 28 Feb. The day after a home U23 game v Birmingham. That's not a mistake. Travis said something like "we'll send a young side".
 
Ball_Sup (Phil) said:
So, yeah, I'm in the lucky position of having the time & inclination to trawl around watching SUFC U18/U23/Futures as well as the 1st Team. I've been writing a Blog about games & the Beer & Pubs I encounter along the way. (And some other capers). The Blog started in July 2014.
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Very lucky on the time front, I get to as many as possible, but more recently they seem to be getting few and far between due to work commitments etc.
 

Ball_Sup (Phil) said:
Right.... Is this thing on?

I got a lot of hits on my Blog which originated from this thread on the Forum. I thought I'd best look at what had been said. And get registered, and learn how to post & yadda yadda. Be gentle.....

So, yeah, I'm in the lucky position of having the time & inclination to trawl around watching SUFC U18/U23/Futures as well as the 1st Team. I've been writing a Blog about games & the Beer & Pubs I encounter along the way. (And some other capers). The Blog started in July 2014.

I was at a Q&A with Travis Binnion (Academy Manager) & he told me (paraphrasing) that they had to find a way of fitting that Central League Cup game away at Fleetwood in some how. It is scheduled for Tues 28 Feb. The day after a home U23 game v Birmingham. That's not a mistake. Travis said something like "we'll send a young side".
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We put out a young team at Newcastle and got a result in the group so we could do it again. Be good to keep up with the Academy through your blog and your comments on a pint are also noted
 
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