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Under 18's updates - 25/26 season (from p77)
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What he has is the ability to see the pass before he gets the ball and that includes visionary passes which are played quickly and catch out defences. The accuracy of the passes is excelent too. He looks like he is going to be a bit of a unit added to that and showed he has pace when he raced back to catch a free man.Southbank said:Anderson is one of those young players who seems to have more time than the others to pick a pass. He looks real quality.
Kanu didn't really stand out, and hasn't the other times I have watched him but he scored and always scores. That is his job and that in iself is exciting.2 -
That was a good, if not outstanding group. Most, if not all, of them had some sort of professional career which is quite rare.Bostonaddick said:The tough thing about evaluating the future potential of the u18s is differentiating the individuals who are clearly a step above others in their age group and have the physical tools or skills to perform at a higher level (ie Gomez, Jonjo) vs those who are clearly stars for their age group but lack the quality to play against tougher competition. We had fans who were raving about Ade Azeez and Tobi Sho Shilva as our next breakout stars from the youth setup but while their best skill was their speed, once they played against better competition, they had only average pace compared to other professionals. Kanu has the feel of someone who clearly seems a step above given his movement and finishing though part of me wonders how that will translate given he doesn’t necessarily have the size or strength of a traditional center forward. As far as the others are concerned, I haven’t seen enough to fairly evaluate them but my initial reaction is that they are very good but not at Kanu’s level. Can they make it as professionals, potentially, but it seems we are always anointing the next golden generation from the youth system when the reality is only one or two end up hav8ng solid professional careers0 -
Hope the next round is at The Valley. Will definitely go and watch and get behind the team. Making 5th round is a great achievement
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Great 2-1 win in the Fa Youth Cup, happy to contribute with another goal3 -
can Beadle play against us or is he cup tied?0
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I am pretty sure he is cup tied, but don’t quote me. He will give insight to his new colleagues at any rate.
I hope those who attend the Brighton game know that encouragement for the players playing in front of an ‘attendance’ can help a lot, but groans and cat calls if something goes wrong misses the point of connecting with young player development.4 -
Didn’t play yesterday for them, so assume that’s a no.lancashire lad said:can Beadle play against us or is he cup tied?2 -
Beadle played against Worthing for us so should be cup tied4
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I think I was one of those raving about Azeez & Sho Silva. Also thought Holmes-Dennis and Semi Ajayi would go all the way. Ajayi has had a good career to be fair. Was shocked when we let him go.Bostonaddick said:The tough thing about evaluating the future potential of the u18s is differentiating the individuals who are clearly a step above others in their age group and have the physical tools or skills to perform at a higher level (ie Gomez, Jonjo) vs those who are clearly stars for their age group but lack the quality to play against tougher competition. We had fans who were raving about Ade Azeez and Tobi Sho Shilva as our next breakout stars from the youth setup but while their best skill was their speed, once they played against better competition, they had only average pace compared to other professionals. Kanu has the feel of someone who clearly seems a step above given his movement and finishing though part of me wonders how that will translate given he doesn’t necessarily have the size or strength of a traditional center forward. As far as the others are concerned, I haven’t seen enough to fairly evaluate them but my initial reaction is that they are very good but not at Kanu’s level. Can they make it as professionals, potentially, but it seems we are always anointing the next golden generation from the youth system when the reality is only one or two end up hav8ng solid professional careers0 -
Think Holmes-Dennis got a career finishing injury1
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Yeah both his aunt and uncle are Charlton fans and used to bring him to games, but he’s recently come out and admitted that Arsenal are his team.Callumcafc said:
Mason has definitely got some Charlton blood…ElliotCAFC said:
I think they’re both Arsenal fansAthletico Charlton said:
Hopefully signs a contract soon if he hasn't already, and then plays upfront with Burstow in a supreme youth team, Charlton fan duo! How awesome that could be !Callumcafc said:When does Kanu get serious consideration for the first team matchday squads? It can’t be far off.
Sadly my work meant I could not watch the game but well done to the lads. Wonderful to have got this far and hopefully just the start. They are certainly a talented bunch.0 -
Mason Burstow said Arsenal was his team to impress Johnnie Jackson !2
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I don't much like it when people support more than one team, but I'll generally allow Arsenal + Charlton; it's a combination I see quite often. One of the kids I work with is Spurs + Charlton (as is my dad)! Just as long as it isn't (insert NW team here) or Chelsea2
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I was thinking that too. It can't be much lower than some of their smaller 1st team crowds, especially considering the lack of away fansStewart said:That was a big crowd there.0 -
At the final whistle there were cheers from a small group of what I assume were Charlton fans in the stand opposite the camera.1
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Disappointing.ElliotCAFC said:
Yeah both his aunt and uncle are Charlton fans and used to bring him to games, but he’s recently come out and admitted that Arsenal are his team.Callumcafc said:
Mason has definitely got some Charlton blood…ElliotCAFC said:
I think they’re both Arsenal fansAthletico Charlton said:
Hopefully signs a contract soon if he hasn't already, and then plays upfront with Burstow in a supreme youth team, Charlton fan duo! How awesome that could be !Callumcafc said:When does Kanu get serious consideration for the first team matchday squads? It can’t be far off.
Sadly my work meant I could not watch the game but well done to the lads. Wonderful to have got this far and hopefully just the start. They are certainly a talented bunch.0 -
Haha that is actually me, Dad Arsenal so followed them up until i became a Charlton regular at 11-12, so naturally feel more for Charlton but do follow Arsenal too , just not as bothered if that makes sense. People always question it, just heart feels what it feelsLeuth said:I don't much like it when people support more than one team, but I'll generally allow Arsenal + Charlton; it's a combination I see quite often. One of the kids I work with is Spurs + Charlton (as is my dad)! Just as long as it isn't (insert NW team here) or Chelsea
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Can't be dealing with the club that betrayed South London.1
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U18s currently one up on Millwall
Leaburn with the goal
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My youngest is Charlton + Chelsea … even I don’t like him 🤬johnnybev1987 said:
Haha that is actually me, Dad Arsenal so followed them up until i became a Charlton regular at 11-12, so naturally feel more for Charlton but do follow Arsenal too , just not as bothered if that makes sense. People always question it, just heart feels what it feelsLeuth said:I don't much like it when people support more than one team, but I'll generally allow Arsenal + Charlton; it's a combination I see quite often. One of the kids I work with is Spurs + Charlton (as is my dad)! Just as long as it isn't (insert NW team here) or Chelsea 1 - Sponsored links:
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Still 1-0 with 10 to the break
Leaburn bullying the defence
Zach Mitchell very good at the back
Ladapo very threatening
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2-0 Ryan (Hause maybe) following a brilliant backheel from Miles Leaburn
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Still 2-0
Our u16s on the pitch next to us just won 5-2 against Millwall11 -
3-0
kanu just came off the bench at scores from Leaburn’s pass13 -
All over 3-0
south London remains red12 -
Well done you U18s, another impressive performance, and a great 3-0 win, good to get the better of that lot..showing the first team how it's done
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Playing Brighton on Wednesday 9th February, according to the FA Youth Cup Website4
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The futures bright it seems👍Swisdom said:Still 2-0
Our u16s on the pitch next to us just won 5-2 against Millwall3 -
the u16s are supposedly better than the current U18s were at the same stage of development
I will try and get to see them soon I think2
