Academy & U21s

[No Nay Never]

Under 21s at home to Leicester down at the academy today at 1230pm, if anyone's at a loose end.

[JAL]

Notice Scott Wharton has been given a squad number, may feature against Newport on Monday?

Another good lad at centre half just hope he has no fears and shows what hes good at on the football field.

Edited January 19, 2016 by JAL

[VinjayV4]

New signing for the Academy @tyrese_sinco7 the 14yr old son of former Chelsea and Leicester defender Frank Sinclair.

[Pedro]

New signing for the Academy @tyrese_sinco7 the 14yr old son of former Chelsea and Leicester defender Frank Sinclair.

Let's hope he knows which goal he's aiming at.

[Mike E]

Let's hope he knows which goal he's aiming at.

😂

[Madon]

Jordan Preston has scored again for Ayr, he's on fire at the minute!

Edit: and another! 2 goals in first 5 mins.

Edit: First half hat-trick, can we bring him back please?

Edited January 23, 2016 by Madon

[Mike E]

May be one to watch!

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

This is starting to look like I have a down on the lad but I haven't. John O'Sullivan withdrawn last night after getting a yellow card for a retaliatory foul. Sounds like he's trying too hard.

[Lancaster Rover]

Jordan Preston has scored again for Ayr, he's on fire at the minute!

Edit: and another! 2 goals in first 5 mins.

Edit: First half hat-trick, can we bring him back please?

Whilst its great he is scoring goals I think we need to temper expectations here a bit and look at the standard he is playing at. Scottish League 1 is about the equivalent of the bottom teams in League 2 and the top of the conference.

[donnermeat]

This is starting to look like I have a down on the lad but I haven't. John O'Sullivan withdrawn last night after getting a yellow card for a retaliatory foul. Sounds like he's trying too hard.

Doesn't look like he's trying too hard in the gym whenever I've seen him.

[deryck guyler's spoon]

Amidst all the hoo ha of deadline day the efforts of the Youth team shouldn't go unnoticed. Tonight they came from behind to beat Villa away 2-1. Last minute winner takes Rovers to the 1/4 finals.

Brilliant effort, well done lads!

Edited February 1, 2016 by deryck guyler's spoon

[JAL]

Amidst all the hoo ha of deadline day the efforts of the Youth team shouldn't go unnoticed. Tonight they came from behind to beat Villa away 2-1. Last minute winner takes Rovers to the 1/4 finals.

Brilliant effort, well done lads!

Absolutely thoroughly delighted for Billy Bars side !

[oldjamfan1]

Well done the young Rovers!

[deryck guyler's spoon]

Good post JAL!!

[JBiz]

The youth teams kicked on recently - long may this continue!

Edited February 1, 2016 by Jbizzle

[chaddyrovers]

Well done lads

[Parsonblue]

Cracking game at Villa Park tonight. The lads thoroughly deserved their win - despite the winning goal coming so late. We could easily have been three up before the unfortunate own goal put Villa in the lead but throughout the game the lads looked capable of scoring at any time. The midfield trio of Hardcastle, Rankin-Costello and Tomlinson all caught the eye whilst Pemberton did a tremendous amount of work down the right flank. Both sides played some excellent football in difficult conditions.

[VinjayV4]

Cracking game at Villa Park tonight. The lads thoroughly deserved their win - despite the winning goal coming so late. We could easily have been three up before the unfortunate own goal put Villa in the lead but throughout the game the lads looked capable of scoring at any time. The midfield trio of Hardcastle, Rankin-Costello and Tomlinson all caught the eye whilst Pemberton did a tremendous amount of work down the right flank. Both sides played some excellent football in difficult conditions.

Maybe the "powers that be" at Villa were too busy watching this to sign anyone...

[BlueMonday]

Yes well done. Not often recently we've beaten Villa in a cup game!

[JAL]

Cracking game at Villa Park tonight. The lads thoroughly deserved their win - despite the winning goal coming so late. We could easily have been three up before the unfortunate own goal put Villa in the lead but throughout the game the lads looked capable of scoring at any time. The midfield trio of Hardcastle, Rankin-Costello and Tomlinson all caught the eye whilst Pemberton did a tremendous amount of work down the right flank. Both sides played some excellent football in difficult conditions.

How did Scot Warton play as I see he was the captain.

[Parsonblue]

How did Scot Warton play as I see he was the captain.

Apart from a strange own goal, he and Platt did very well against a decent Villa attack. Both seem to read the game well and both are good in the air and can put a foot in when required. There are a number of promising youngsters in this bunch and it will be interesting to see if they can push on to the next level.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Apart from a strange own goal, he and Platt did very well against a decent Villa attack. Both seem to read the game well and both are good in the air and can put a foot in when required. There are a number of promising youngsters in this bunch and it will be interesting to see if they can push on to the next level.

Let's hope so. The kids seem to be on the up. A couple knocking on the door towards the end next season would be great.

[JAL]

Apart from a strange own goal, he and Platt did very well against a decent Villa attack. Both seem to read the game well and both are good in the air and can put a foot in when required. There are a number of promising youngsters in this bunch and it will be interesting to see if they can push on to the next level.

Cheers how do you rate Fischer. Edited February 2, 2016 by JAL

[G Somerset Rover]

Dunn seems to rate Rankin-Costello very highly Parson. What's your take on him?

[JAL]

Dunn seems to rate Rankin-Costello very highly Parson. What's your take on him?

I think he's a very promising player indeed.