There were contrasting results for Arsenal’s Youth teams this weekend as Steve Bould’s much changed Under 18′s ended their 12 game unbeaten run with defeat to Reading, while Steve Gatting’s Under 16′s won 5-4 in an amazing encounter against their Royals counterparts.
Bould was forced into another reshuffle with international duty claiming more of his leading lights. Zak Ansah and Callum Webb were both handed starts while the versatile Jordan Wynter and diminutive winger Alban Bunjaku made the bench. Leggy front man Nigel Neita continued his run the team.
McDermott
Byles – Obed – Angha – Bihmoutine
Ozyakup – Yennaris – Webb
Deacon – Ansah – Neita
Subs: Dunn, Wynter, Bunjaku, Edge.
With a back four which included two players who are set to be released in the summer and two players who have a handful of fixtures under their belts, a shaky fixture was expected. A clumsy penalty was given away early on before captain Nico Yennaris thumped home the equaliser. Reading went ahead once more before Zak Ansah levelled again, only for the Royals to win the fixture 4-2.
Gatting’s Under 16′s were forced into changes with a selection of star performers earning promotions. They managed to edge out Reading and win 5-2, though. Midfielders Josh Rees and Anthony Jeffrey scored while Jordan Wynter was also on target. Poor defending from Elton Monteiro let the visitors back in but trialist striker Phill Roberts hit an impressive brace to do his chances of earning a contract with the club a boost.
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how did the players do? who scored? who impressed? how was özyakup?
is Phil Roberts from Norwich? To whom is he compared?
@arsenal4ever, this is very confusing. I am even unsure as to who won the game.
“while Steve Gatting’s Under 16’s won 5-4 in an amazing encounter against their Royals counterparts”
“They managed to edge out Reading and win 5-2, though. Midfielders Josh Rees and Anthony Jeffrey scored while Jordan Wynter was also on target”
so was it 5-4 or 5-2?
It was 5-4 mate
http://www.footballfancast.com/football-blogs/wenger-unearthing-gem-samuel-galindo
So what’s the fuss about Samuel Galindo? The young prodigy possesses excellent passing skills, composure in front of goal and the ability to get from box to box. At 6 foot 2, Galindo is great in the air and a real handful in the opposition’s area. His height has led to comparisons with former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira, because of his height and commanding presence on the ball.
Wenger said of Galindo:
“He is a player who has good technique, he’s intelligent, 6ft 2in, left-footed and that’s plenty of qualities. He also has good stamina and can give good balls, he has good vision and we like that here.
It’s true that he was at Everton but he was offered to come to me on trial. I said yes, I liked what I saw and I signed him.”
So what’s the fuss about Samuel Galindo? The young prodigy possesses excellent passing skills, composure in front of goal and the ability to get from box to box. At 6 foot 2, Galindo is great in the air and a real handful in the opposition’s area. His height has led to comparisons with former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira, because of his height and commanding presence on the ball.
Wenger said of Galindo:
“He is a player who has good technique, he’s intelligent, 6ft 2in, left-footed and that’s plenty of qualities. He also has good stamina and can give good balls, he has good vision and we like that here.
It’s true that he was at Everton but he was offered to come to me on trial. I said yes, I liked what I saw and I signed him.”
http://www.footballfancast.com/football-blogs/wenger-unearthing-gem-samuel-galindo
With the Nike Cup coming up do you know anything about the Arsenal squad? Like are there any particular players too look out for?
Aneke’s got 2 and afobe 1 for the u17′s, 4-0 and still only half time…
J. do we also track him?
http://www.footballpress.net/?action=read&idsel=57030
Hope he will come to us!!!!
Thanks for keeping great posts!