Academy & U21s

[Parsonblue]

A very good win and an excellent performance, particularly up to the point when Butterworth came off injured.  First twenty minutes or so it was fairly even and Cardiff looked like being tough opponents.  Then we started knocking it around with increased confidence and played some lovely pass and move football.  Hardcastle and Mols were outstanding in midfield, Mols playing in an unfamiliar position on the right wing.  Rankin-Costello took his goals well and Butterworth was a constant threat playing just behind Mansell.  Ward and Hoban looked, as you would expect, a class apart and controlled things at the back without breaking sweat.  This allowed Travis and Doyle to continually attack down the flanks from full-back.  Injuries to Butterworth and Doyle meant we lost momentum in the second half and although we created numerous chances we didn't take them.  Cardiff's consolation came with the last kick of the match.  This was another very impressive performance from Rovers youngsters considering they were without Nyambe, Tomlinson, Mahoney, Platt and Thomson.  Hardcastle is returning to form after a lean time, Mols looks an outstanding attacking prospect, as does Rankin-Costello and in Butterworth we looked to have picked up a real prospect from United.  Travis and Doyle were excellent in the full-backs positions - both in defence and going forward.  The ideal game for Ward and Hoban as they got 90 minutes in without being overworked.

[Fraserkirky]

Looking forward to the report.

Rankins-Costello seems to love a goal, we could do with some of those in the first team. 

Would be great to have Hoban back for this Saturday. Free the Mulgrew!!!!

I assume Mowbray was there?

Edited February 27, 2017 by Fraserkirky

[Bigdoggsteel]

Just now, Parsonblue said:

A very good win and an excellent performance, particularly up to the point when Butterworth came off injured.  First twenty minutes or so it was fairly even and Cardiff looked like being tough opponents.  Then we started knocking it around with increased confidence and played some lovely pass and move football.  Hardcastle and Mols were outstanding in midfield, Mols playing in an unfamiliar position on the right wing.  Rankin-Costello took his goals well and Butterworth was a constant threat playing just behind Mansell.  Ward and Hoban looked, as you would expect, a class apart and controlled things at the back without breaking sweat.  This allowed Travis and Doyle to continually attack down the flanks from full-back.  Injuries to Butterworth and Doyle meant we lost momentum in the second half and although we created numerous chances we didn't take them.  Cardiff's consolation came with the last kick of the match.  This was another very impressive performance from Rovers youngsters considering they were without Nyambe, Tomlinson, Mahoney, Platt and Thomson.  Hardcastle is returning to form after a lean time, Mols looks an outstanding attacking prospect, as does Rankin-Costello and in Butterworth we looked to have picked up a real prospect from United.  Travis and Doyle were excellent in the full-backs positions - both in defence and going forward.  The ideal game for Ward and Hoban as they got 90 minutes in without being overworked.

All sounds very positive. Cheers for that. Glad to hear the two lads played 90. 

[chaddyrovers]

Just now, Parsonblue said:

A very good win and an excellent performance, particularly up to the point when Butterworth came off injured.  First twenty minutes or so it was fairly even and Cardiff looked like being tough opponents.  Then we started knocking it around with increased confidence and played some lovely pass and move football.  Hardcastle and Mols were outstanding in midfield, Mols playing in an unfamiliar position on the right wing.  Rankin-Costello took his goals well and Butterworth was a constant threat playing just behind Mansell.  Ward and Hoban looked, as you would expect, a class apart and controlled things at the back without breaking sweat.  This allowed Travis and Doyle to continually attack down the flanks from full-back.  Injuries to Butterworth and Doyle meant we lost momentum in the second half and although we created numerous chances we didn't take them.  Cardiff's consolation came with the last kick of the match.  This was another very impressive performance from Rovers youngsters considering they were without Nyambe, Tomlinson, Mahoney, Platt and Thomson.  Hardcastle is returning to form after a lean time, Mols looks an outstanding attacking prospect, as does Rankin-Costello and in Butterworth we looked to have picked up a real prospect from United.  Travis and Doyle were excellent in the full-backs positions - both in defence and going forward.  The ideal game for Ward and Hoban as they got 90 minutes in without being overworked.

Thanks Parson for the report.

Hopefully Hoban will be back on Saturday.

Is Platt injured?

Was it just Johnson on the touchline or was Wes Brown there as his number 2?

[blueboy3333]

1 minute ago, Parsonblue said:

A very good win and an excellent performance, particularly up to the point when Butterworth came off injured.  First twenty minutes or so it was fairly even and Cardiff looked like being tough opponents.  Then we started knocking it around with increased confidence and played some lovely pass and move football.  Hardcastle and Mols were outstanding in midfield, Mols playing in an unfamiliar position on the right wing.  Rankin-Costello took his goals well and Butterworth was a constant threat playing just behind Mansell.  Ward and Hoban looked, as you would expect, a class apart and controlled things at the back without breaking sweat.  This allowed Travis and Doyle to continually attack down the flanks from full-back.  Injuries to Butterworth and Doyle meant we lost momentum in the second half and although we created numerous chances we didn't take them.  Cardiff's consolation came with the last kick of the match.  This was another very impressive performance from Rovers youngsters considering they were without Nyambe, Tomlinson, Mahoney, Platt and Thomson.  Hardcastle is returning to form after a lean time, Mols looks an outstanding attacking prospect, as does Rankin-Costello and in Butterworth we looked to have picked up a real prospect from United.  Travis and Doyle were excellent in the full-backs positions - both in defence and going forward.  The ideal game for Ward and Hoban as they got 90 minutes in without being overworked.

Do you know much about Butterworth, why he left Man U etc? He sounds like a real prospect. Is he quick. skilful etc?

 

[duggy9197]

Platt is on loan at Barrow Chaddy

[chaddyrovers]

Thanks

[RV Blue]

11 minutes ago, Parsonblue said:

A very good win and an excellent performance, particularly up to the point when Butterworth came off injured.  First twenty minutes or so it was fairly even and Cardiff looked like being tough opponents.  Then we started knocking it around with increased confidence and played some lovely pass and move football.  Hardcastle and Mols were outstanding in midfield, Mols playing in an unfamiliar position on the right wing.  Rankin-Costello took his goals well and Butterworth was a constant threat playing just behind Mansell.  Ward and Hoban looked, as you would expect, a class apart and controlled things at the back without breaking sweat.  This allowed Travis and Doyle to continually attack down the flanks from full-back.  Injuries to Butterworth and Doyle meant we lost momentum in the second half and although we created numerous chances we didn't take them.  Cardiff's consolation came with the last kick of the match.  This was another very impressive performance from Rovers youngsters considering they were without Nyambe, Tomlinson, Mahoney, Platt and Thomson.  Hardcastle is returning to form after a lean time, Mols looks an outstanding attacking prospect, as does Rankin-Costello and in Butterworth we looked to have picked up a real prospect from United.  Travis and Doyle were excellent in the full-backs positions - both in defence and going forward.  The ideal game for Ward and Hoban as they got 90 minutes in without being overworked.

Thanks Parson. If we go down one positive may be that these lads will get more of a chance.

[JAL]

On 25/02/2017 at 3:40 PM, DanielMB said:

 

It's probably twelve months since I last saw Stephan Mols play but as for parsonsblue comments on Mols being an outstanding prospect very high praise indeed for this lad who looked very ordinary back then.

Parsons still hasn't passed comment on David Lowe yet, an ex academy coach who achieved very little but suddenly promoted to the first team. 

[Bigdoggsteel]

Lads,what category is Rovers academy these days?

[Blueandwhitemike]

category 1

[Bigdoggsteel]

OK. I was just reading about Kevin McDonald getting in trouble at villa for his approach to younger players. The article was laying out the huge differences between say cat 1 and 2 with regards standards. It is very positive that we still have 1.

[Parsonblue]

Disappointing performance today at a very wet and windy Brockhall by the Under-23 team.  A different system - three centre-backs with Henley and Hendrie operating as wing backs - didn't work and ultimately we were beaten by the only goal by the better side.  We missed two decent early chances but never got a look in after that.  Sunderland looked very impressive and thoroughly deserved their win.  Both teams now go into the draw for the knock-out stage.

[Bigdoggsteel]

Just now, Parsonblue said:

Disappointing performance today at a very wet and windy Brockhall by the Under-23 team.  A different system - three centre-backs with Henley and Hendrie operating as wing backs - didn't work and ultimately we were beaten by the only goal by the better side.  We missed two decent early chances but never got a look in after that.  Sunderland looked very impressive and thoroughly deserved their win.  Both teams now go into the draw for the knock-out stage.

We were already through though ,weren't we? 

Did Hoban and Ward play?

I really don't understand why we used a loan spot on Hendrie. 

[Parsonblue]

8 minutes ago, Bigdoggsteel said:

We were already through though ,weren't we? 

Did Hoban and Ward play?

I really don't understand why we used a loan spot on Hendrie. 

Neither played today.

[Bigdoggsteel]

Just now, Parsonblue said:

Neither played today.

I hope they are on the bench on Saturday so. 

[JAL]

On 02/03/2017 at 4:07 PM, Parsonblue said:

Disappointing performance today at a very wet and windy Brockhall by the Under-23 team.  A different system - three centre-backs with Henley and Hendrie operating as wing backs - didn't work and ultimately we were beaten by the only goal by the better side.  We missed two decent early chances but never got a look in after that.  Sunderland looked very impressive and thoroughly deserved their win.  Both teams now go into the draw for the knock-out stage.

Any thoughts on David Lowes promotion yet parsons ?

[islander200]

22 minutes ago, JAL said:

Any thoughts on David Lowes promotion yet parsons ?

Any thoughts on the good performances of Nyambe  Jal?

[JAL]

Just now, islander200 said:

Any thoughts on the good performances of Nyambe  Jal?

Certainly ! He's faced nobody and done nothing to date.

 

[chaddyrovers]

6 hours ago, JAL said:

Certainly ! He's faced nobody and done nothing to date.

 

How would you when you arent there? 

You cant stand it that Nyambe is proving you wrong. Its time you admitted you were wrong and that Nyambe's performances are getting better and better

Edited March 5, 2017 by chaddyrovers

[DanielMB]

We should think about handing Nyambe a new contract as well as we should Mahoney

[Doug]

Just now, DanielMB said:

We should think about handing Nyambe a new contract as well as we should Mahoney

Agreed, Nyambe has improved loads since his first appearance, and Mahoney is a really exciting player.

[Dunnfc]

Just now, Phil T said:

Mahoney has been offered one, but hasn't signed. I think we all know what the situation is.

Yeah the club offered 1.1k when he wanted 3k.

 

[JAL]

6 hours ago, chaddyrovers said:

How would you when you arent there? 

You cant stand it that Nyambe is proving you wrong. Its time you admitted you were wrong and that Nyambe's performances are getting better and better

Don't have to be there chaddy as I know what your seeing but if he proves me wrong then that can only be good for Rovers first team which we'd all take.

Do you think Ryan Nyambe is premiership material ?

[JAL]

1 hour ago, DanielMB said:

We should think about handing Nyambe a new contract as well as we should Mahoney

What's Nyambe's current deal for you to suggest a new contract when he's still wet behind the ears.