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Well. Not quite sure what's going on. But the U23 PDL Play Off SF is showing on SUFC dot co dot uk as MONDAY 9 May 3pm v Bristol City at York City.
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The play offs are to decide the National Winners. There is no promotion to the higher level involved. And, this is essentially Academy Division 3.
There is sometimes an element of pragmatism in who plays who, where in the play offs. As clubs try to fit games in amongst other games & events (like relaying pitches for eg). Anyway, we won the North. Bristol City were second in the South. One leg SF.
The winners would play the winners of
Coventry City U23 v Ipswich Town
(That's being played on Tuesday 10 May)
And it's unclear at the moment who would have home advantage in the Final.
There is sometimes an element of pragmatism in who plays who, where in the play offs. As clubs try to fit games in amongst other games & events (like relaying pitches for eg). Anyway, we won the North. Bristol City were second in the South. One leg SF.
The winners would play the winners of
Coventry City U23 v Ipswich Town
(That's being played on Tuesday 10 May)
And it's unclear at the moment who would have home advantage in the Final.
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While "you're" all moaning about not being able to sit in your usual seat for the most important first team game of the season so far, the Carrier Bag Firm are happily off to an U23 HOME game which is not even in our usual COUNTY.
v Bristol City at YORK
I think there's a plan for a beam back... (ie streaming)
Let's put some joy back in...
v Bristol City at YORK
I think there's a plan for a beam back... (ie streaming)
Let's put some joy back in...
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Was going to go but flounced when I couldn't get a qr code for it
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Whats our Usual County is this criptic Phil ?
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HT 0-0 no real chances for either team, city look a more physical team, worth watching on the youtube channel
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You can watch it live on the Sheffield United Development Twitter.
I do warn you the first half was awful. Incredibly scrappy.
Missing any presence at the top of the pitch.
Not sure the surface is great. Keeps bobbling around. No idea why they chose a neutral ground. May as well have tossed for it and gone either Bristol or BDTBL. At least there would have been some crowd.
God knows what the seating colouring is supposed to depict. It's actually making me nauseous looking at it.
It has to improve after the break. It can't not do.
I do warn you the first half was awful. Incredibly scrappy.
Missing any presence at the top of the pitch.
Not sure the surface is great. Keeps bobbling around. No idea why they chose a neutral ground. May as well have tossed for it and gone either Bristol or BDTBL. At least there would have been some crowd.
God knows what the seating colouring is supposed to depict. It's actually making me nauseous looking at it.
It has to improve after the break. It can't not do.
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Leo Gaxha. Been around for a while but he's struggled with injuries and is running out of time, particularly with Osula, Jebbison and Lankshear coming through. I'd not be at all surprised if he left in the summer.
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I watched pretty much most of the game in the end.
I've seen these lads a few times on the streams and they've played some lovely stuff.
Not sure if the occasion got to some of them but it was a pretty dreadful showing where, save for a short period before the last 10, they never got going at all.
I won't give ratings but their aim is to be in men's football so call these musings if you will.
G - Amissah - didn't really do too much wrong. He's an imposing figure and comes back from a good learning spell at Spennymoor, where he saved a couple of pens. It wasn't the best camera angle for the goal but he'd just made a decent stop from a cross-shot before this with strong hands then the lad did a bit of a David Hopkins into the far corner, last minute. I also can't say they deserved it either.
RWB - Sadgev - I'll be honest this lad has only just stepped up to the U23s during the season and he's not bad. Decent touch, gets forward well, defends sensibly. He's behind a big queue but can see him progressing steadily. Probably a full season at U23 level rather than men's football quite yet. He's still young and qualifies for the U18s I think. Had a really good chance to win it on 80 mind but blazed over from an angle in the inside right spot.
RCB - Williams - For an 18 year old he's a really good sized unit. Tried his best to advance the ball from RCB, covered ground though didn't really cause any danger. Relatively strong in the 1 v 1 stuff.
CB - Gordon - comfortable on the ball though I felt played within himself a bit. Think he is one that goes out and plays men's football to bring him on physically. Difficult to know what level but somewhere he plays every week, be there conference or league two. No need to get carried away yet.
LCB - Frecklington - thought he was the best of the defence. Strong as an ox. Really big lad. Tried to bring the ball forward and join the attack. Seemed to have time on the ball. Promising.
LWB - Buyabi - a player we signed after a trial. Not sure it really clicked for him today. Decision making needs work. Often he checked inside when he should have got to the byline and sometimes dwelled on the ball when in key positions. Didn't really give the penetration that was needed.
CM - Peck - he's a good player, very comfortable with the ball at his feet. Couldn't really get going in terms of dictating the play as I've seen from him before. Had a free kick just over in the first half. Might only just be 18 now, so definitely one to keep an eye on though today was one of his more ineffectual performances. Found he was a bit too deep at times.
CM - Arblaster - another who is well ahead of their years at this level. Started the season captaining the U18s I believe. Ended up captaining the U23s. Struggled to get hold of the game. Like Peck, a bit more sloppy with the ball but always wanting it. Got involved in a bit of handbags with their player where both got booked but another to keep an eye out for, but not his day today in a pretty scrappy effort all round. Generally comfortable on the ball though and I can understand why they have had him training with the first team to show him good habits and encourage him.
CM - Brooks - rangy midfielder reminds me a little of Sammy Ameobi. I'm really not sure on him. Whilst Brunt and Neal have gone on to test themselves in the National League, he's stayed behind. Whether he's a bit younger and that's the plan next year I don't know. But I see him and I wonder if he's stagnating a bit. Doesn't dominate the midfield and whilst he does some good things, also walks into trouble and gives the ball away a bit. Not sure he's showing enough right now as ball player, ball carrier, goal scorer etc. Will be an important summer for his footballing career.
CF - Gaxha - looks a little like Sharp, short and stocky though I think he suffered from the formation a little as I believe he's a winger by trade. It was an anonymous and frustrating game for him and with so many other strikers at the level, he'll be doing well to continue his career path at United. Unless he's going on loan and growing a lot, physically and as a player, he's in a pretty congested pool with some for more intimidating athletes.
CF - Ayari - he has a few tricks here and there, but he is very green. Still needs to work on his strength and whilst he had more involvement than Gaxha, aside from one run in the second half, it was a game to forget for him. Has a few tricks and flicks in his locker but as a pairing with two small guys, it simply didn't gell at all. Men's football might help him become more tactically aware.
Subs:
CM - Broadbent - came on for Gaxha which I felt was an odd change as it gave United even less up front. Didn't really do much of note to make me sit up. Another, like Brooks at a crossroads as to where he goes next. It would be interesting to know what Roygbiv gets about him overall in terms of his season at Rochdale.
CF - Lankshear. This was an odd sub. He's one of the most potent finishers at the club yet he was held back until the 90th minute after they scored so had no chance to make an impact.
A few caveats I may add. If this were a first team game I'd probably be berating the coaching staff for not having given Lankshear more of a chance and for setting up with two small players up top. But there are those caveats. Osula and Jebbison would have made a difference, undoubtedly. Lopata would have added additional dominance especially from set plays and in terms of organization.
But this isn't a first team game. The aim is player development. Maybe this was one of the last chances for Gaxha to make an impression. So do you give the shirt to Lankshear who has already impressed enough or do you see if another lad can make a decision for you? Kacper could end up on loan in the football league next year. So would an U23 outing done him much good or would it have perhaps helped give more determination to Williams or Frecklington? Results are great and having won the northern section it may have been nice to have won the knockout bit, but these are kids lives and careers the club is caring for so there has to be some consideration there.
They've done well to get so far. Some decisions will be made on a number of the lads. They have been entertaining this season and I wish them well both those that remain and those that have to continue their dreams elsewhere.
I've seen these lads a few times on the streams and they've played some lovely stuff.
Not sure if the occasion got to some of them but it was a pretty dreadful showing where, save for a short period before the last 10, they never got going at all.
I won't give ratings but their aim is to be in men's football so call these musings if you will.
G - Amissah - didn't really do too much wrong. He's an imposing figure and comes back from a good learning spell at Spennymoor, where he saved a couple of pens. It wasn't the best camera angle for the goal but he'd just made a decent stop from a cross-shot before this with strong hands then the lad did a bit of a David Hopkins into the far corner, last minute. I also can't say they deserved it either.
RWB - Sadgev - I'll be honest this lad has only just stepped up to the U23s during the season and he's not bad. Decent touch, gets forward well, defends sensibly. He's behind a big queue but can see him progressing steadily. Probably a full season at U23 level rather than men's football quite yet. He's still young and qualifies for the U18s I think. Had a really good chance to win it on 80 mind but blazed over from an angle in the inside right spot.
RCB - Williams - For an 18 year old he's a really good sized unit. Tried his best to advance the ball from RCB, covered ground though didn't really cause any danger. Relatively strong in the 1 v 1 stuff.
CB - Gordon - comfortable on the ball though I felt played within himself a bit. Think he is one that goes out and plays men's football to bring him on physically. Difficult to know what level but somewhere he plays every week, be there conference or league two. No need to get carried away yet.
LCB - Frecklington - thought he was the best of the defence. Strong as an ox. Really big lad. Tried to bring the ball forward and join the attack. Seemed to have time on the ball. Promising.
LWB - Buyabi - a player we signed after a trial. Not sure it really clicked for him today. Decision making needs work. Often he checked inside when he should have got to the byline and sometimes dwelled on the ball when in key positions. Didn't really give the penetration that was needed.
CM - Peck - he's a good player, very comfortable with the ball at his feet. Couldn't really get going in terms of dictating the play as I've seen from him before. Had a free kick just over in the first half. Might only just be 18 now, so definitely one to keep an eye on though today was one of his more ineffectual performances. Found he was a bit too deep at times.
CM - Arblaster - another who is well ahead of their years at this level. Started the season captaining the U18s I believe. Ended up captaining the U23s. Struggled to get hold of the game. Like Peck, a bit more sloppy with the ball but always wanting it. Got involved in a bit of handbags with their player where both got booked but another to keep an eye out for, but not his day today in a pretty scrappy effort all round. Generally comfortable on the ball though and I can understand why they have had him training with the first team to show him good habits and encourage him.
CM - Brooks - rangy midfielder reminds me a little of Sammy Ameobi. I'm really not sure on him. Whilst Brunt and Neal have gone on to test themselves in the National League, he's stayed behind. Whether he's a bit younger and that's the plan next year I don't know. But I see him and I wonder if he's stagnating a bit. Doesn't dominate the midfield and whilst he does some good things, also walks into trouble and gives the ball away a bit. Not sure he's showing enough right now as ball player, ball carrier, goal scorer etc. Will be an important summer for his footballing career.
CF - Gaxha - looks a little like Sharp, short and stocky though I think he suffered from the formation a little as I believe he's a winger by trade. It was an anonymous and frustrating game for him and with so many other strikers at the level, he'll be doing well to continue his career path at United. Unless he's going on loan and growing a lot, physically and as a player, he's in a pretty congested pool with some for more intimidating athletes.
CF - Ayari - he has a few tricks here and there, but he is very green. Still needs to work on his strength and whilst he had more involvement than Gaxha, aside from one run in the second half, it was a game to forget for him. Has a few tricks and flicks in his locker but as a pairing with two small guys, it simply didn't gell at all. Men's football might help him become more tactically aware.
Subs:
CM - Broadbent - came on for Gaxha which I felt was an odd change as it gave United even less up front. Didn't really do much of note to make me sit up. Another, like Brooks at a crossroads as to where he goes next. It would be interesting to know what Roygbiv gets about him overall in terms of his season at Rochdale.
CF - Lankshear. This was an odd sub. He's one of the most potent finishers at the club yet he was held back until the 90th minute after they scored so had no chance to make an impact.
A few caveats I may add. If this were a first team game I'd probably be berating the coaching staff for not having given Lankshear more of a chance and for setting up with two small players up top. But there are those caveats. Osula and Jebbison would have made a difference, undoubtedly. Lopata would have added additional dominance especially from set plays and in terms of organization.
But this isn't a first team game. The aim is player development. Maybe this was one of the last chances for Gaxha to make an impression. So do you give the shirt to Lankshear who has already impressed enough or do you see if another lad can make a decision for you? Kacper could end up on loan in the football league next year. So would an U23 outing done him much good or would it have perhaps helped give more determination to Williams or Frecklington? Results are great and having won the northern section it may have been nice to have won the knockout bit, but these are kids lives and careers the club is caring for so there has to be some consideration there.
They've done well to get so far. Some decisions will be made on a number of the lads. They have been entertaining this season and I wish them well both those that remain and those that have to continue their dreams elsewhere.
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So, regular readers will know what's coming. If you can, try not to react.....
And ... still ...
Sheffield Wednesday remain the only Sheffield club to have won this competition (U23 Professional Development League National Champions - in 2016/17)
And ... still ...
Sheffield Wednesday remain the only Sheffield club to have won this competition (U23 Professional Development League National Champions - in 2016/17)
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Apparently at the game in York today, an old fella was seen taking the knee between the 16th and 17th minute as a show of respect.
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I know it's pedantic. But, it wasn't a neutral ground. That was an SUFC Home Game (at York City). For eg, the official teamsheet.
I think it was as simple as ... at the time we had to arrange this game, we did not know the outcome of the Fulham game & so we did not know whether the first team would need to use Bramall Lane. Also, I think there is a lot of work needed at The Lane to turn it into a "clean" ground for the UEFA Women's EUROs. (That is mainly around advertising & branding). Again, some uncertainty as to when that might be able to begin. So, rather than keep a load of plates spinning, we just looked for a ground to play on. York fitted that bill. Leeds United & Hull City have both used it for home U23 games this season. Hull v us. So, we have played both an away game & a home game on it this season.
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I've taken a little longer over my Blog this time. As it's the last U23 game of the season, it's got some stats & some consideration of the situation. Obvs I've worked a reference to "The Streets" in.
Anyone got any opinions on potential retains & releases? I'd love to hear them.
Poor game though. But some great insight from the barman cheered me up. Blog here...
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Anyone got any opinions on potential retains & releases? I'd love to hear them.
Poor game though. But some great insight from the barman cheered me up. Blog here...
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Sheffield United U23 0 v Bristol City U23 1 Professional Development League Semi Final Monday 9 May 2022 Played at York City!!! SUFC 202...
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