Academy & U21s

[JacknOry]

We seem to have a decent connection with City, wonder if they will let us loan Sterling? 

On another note, not sure this looks good for the career of Fisher.

[roversfan99]

7 minutes ago, JoeH said:

Don’t think he’s ready from what I’ve read. I can imagine after the int. break we’ll see some bench appearances

Its difficult giving a defender minutes off the bench though which may be a problem. I  would guess that he will get an hour or a full game (or a couple) between now and that first game after the break, either for the reserves or in a friendly or two.

Assuming Gallagher is fit enough for the bench on Saturday, and obviously with a gap, a friendly or two in that 2 weeks might help to get a few up to speed.

[Fraserkirky]

1 hour ago, JoeH said:

Blackburn Rovers U23's vs Leicester U23's, 7pm kick off - Live stream will be available here from 18:45pm https://www.lcfc.com/tv/live

Excellent, day off the work here. Will be tuning into that. Cheers

[Guest]

1 hour ago, roversfan99 said:

Its difficult giving a defender minutes off the bench though which may be a problem. I  would guess that he will get an hour or a full game (or a couple) between now and that first game after the break, either for the reserves or in a friendly or two.

Assuming Gallagher is fit enough for the bench on Saturday, and obviously with a gap, a friendly or two in that 2 weeks might help to get a few up to speed.

I’m just going off what’s been said, about his fitness and his own words. 

[Guest]

1 hour ago, JacknOry said:

We seem to have a decent connection with City, wonder if they will let us loan Sterling? 

On another note, not sure this looks good for the career of Fisher.

This lad is coming in to be the Under 18’s Sun goalkeeper, I hardly think it’ll affect Fisher really

[roversfan99]

2 minutes ago, JoeH said:

I’m just going off what’s been said, about his fitness and his own words. 

True, I just think it easier to give attacking players cameos, rarely do you see a centre back coming on for 20 minutes unless its in addition to the defenders already to hold onto a league.

The 2 week gap might come at a good time in terms of arranging a friendly or two to get minutes into Ayala, Gallagher, and maybe a few on the fringes like Davenport, Buckley, Chapman etc.

[Madon]

6 minutes ago, JoeH said:

This lad is coming in to be the Under 18’s Sun goalkeeper, I hardly think it’ll affect Fisher really

We'd have probably said Dolan wouldn't affect Gallagher et al but here we are a few months later and he's basically our very own Lionel Messi...

[JacknOry]

9 minutes ago, JoeH said:

This lad is coming in to be the Under 18’s Sun goalkeeper, I hardly think it’ll affect Fisher really

Sub keeper? Doubtful. I would imagine Eastham will be pushed up to 23s. 

[philipl]

16 minutes ago, JoeH said:

This lad is coming in to be the Under 18’s Sun goalkeeper, I hardly think it’ll affect Fisher really

Eastwood seems to have the u-23s berth (and looks the better prospect) so I guess Fisher will be going out on loan again as soon as we have an experienced back up for Thomas. 

[Guest]

Ayala does start for the 23’s...

[Guest]

1 hour ago, JacknOry said:

Sub keeper? Doubtful. I would imagine Eastham will be pushed up to 23s. 

He’s to “push Aidan Downing” in the Under 18’s. He’s 16 years old, he’s not going to be part of the 23’s.

Fisher - 1st Team Sub Keeper
Hilton/Eastham - U23’s Keeper
Dowling/New Lad - U18’s Keeper

[JacknOry]

28 minutes ago, JoeH said:

He’s to “push Aidan Downing” in the Under 18’s. He’s 16 years old, he’s not going to be part of the 23’s.

Fisher - 1st Team Sub Keeper
Hilton/Eastham - U23’s Keeper
Dowling/New Lad - U18’s Keeper

yeah, so, as i said, hardly good news for Fisher. 

Highly rated, Munich were after him, he wont be a sub keeper. He will go ahead of Dowling. All pushed upwards, so Fisher is under real pressure now.

[chaddyrovers]

 

[JacknOry]

Ayala playing, nice.

[perthblue02]

5 hours ago, JoeH said:

Blackburn Rovers U23's vs Leicester U23's, 7pm kick off - Live stream will be available here from 18:45pm https://www.lcfc.com/tv/live

Thanks for posting, Easy to sign up and decent video quality

[philipl]

Rovers started well. Leicester came back. Chances few and far between but if we can make our pace count we should score here.

[perthblue02]

15 minutes ago, philipl said:

Rovers started well. Leicester came back. Chances few and far between but if we can make our pace count we should score here.

Quite entertaining game so far, know its only u23's and he is not fully match fit but Ayala looks composed on the ball and distribution looks good.

Edited September 28, 2020 by perthblue02

[roversfan99]

Dont tend to watch the under 23s but stuck the first half on once it became clear that Fulham Villa was over and having seen the team. Rovers primary attacking threat was Chapman, when he came in loan he was a bag of energy and pace, he definitely has lost a bit of pace but there is some substance to him and quality. Burns and Mols wouldnt really scare you as a defender. Buckley not as influential as youd want IMO.

Hard to judge Ayala in a game like this because his worth comes in proper games facing proper men, but hes very vocal and looks like a senior pro playing with kids who just knows where to be and invariably is in the right place.

[Fraserkirky]

I just watched the most cringeworthy commercial with Jamie Vardy talking to his Thai penpal. Don’t think I can unwatch that

[Cherry Blue]

1 hour ago, JacknOry said:

Ayala playing, nice.

Looks quality. Can spray the ball around with accuracy.

[Cherry Blue]

Ayala substituted after 60 minutes. Had a good hour, no injury. 

[rigger]

4 minutes ago, Cherry Blue said:

Ayala substituted after 60 minutes. Had a good hour, no injury. 

Played OK but he will not displace our two center-halves with their present form.

[Cherry Blue]

Thomson scores 1 0. Went in off Leicester defender.

 

[Don Said]

Very impressed with Buckley’s range of passing and ability to find space when on the ball tonight 

[only2garners]

3-0. Two from Conor McBride minutes after coming on as a sub (and he has had time to miss another good chance).

Buckley played a gorgeous chip into the box but whoever he played it to didn't pick it - he would have been through on goal.