West Ham Edge Arsenal In Southend Cup Final

Published on July 25th, 2010

Arsenal’s Under 18′s were beaten 2-1 by London rivals West Ham United this afternoon, in the final of the Southend United FC Youth Cup.

Although Steve Bould’s boys took the lead through Callum Webb, the Hammers equalised after the Gunners failed to clear a corner and Daniel Subuola slammed home. An own goal from Steven Smith completed the come back and gave West Ham the trophy.

After an impressive 3-1 win over FC Twente yesterday, Arsenal came into the game in fine form. West Ham needed penalties to edge past hosts Southend United, making Bould’s Premier Academy League winners firm favourites. Jeffery Monakana should have made it a perfect start but he drilled over from 10 yards in an exciting opening to the exchanges.

The excellent Bihmountine then layed in fellow midfielder Webb to give Arsenal the lead in the first half. James Campbell should have doubled the advantage from Monakana’s cross, but he didn’t, and the Gunners were made to pay. Poor defending from a corner allowed Subuola to flick at Reice Charles-Cook, he scrambled and Subuola smashed in the re-bound. 1-1.

Both sides made changes in the second half, but West Ham’s were more effective. England youngsters Rob Hall and Blair Turgott combined well, with powerful front-man Turgott causing uncertainty in the back four. Under pressure after Hall’s cross, Arsenal’s Irish defender Steven Smith bundled into his own net. Philip Roberts could have levelled, but the own goal killed the game. The trophy was West Ham’s.

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  1. Posted by KC on July 25th, 2010, 18:20 [Reply]

    J.

    How did the new kid Ebecilio do today? Was he as impressive as he was against Tente?

    As always, thanks for getting these great articles to us so quickly! You are the man!
  2. Posted by john on July 25th, 2010, 18:36 [Reply]

    I know this is off topic but i would love know how good was ashley cole when he was at this level? Was it very clear that he was going to make it
  3. Posted by Wrenny on July 25th, 2010, 18:52 [Reply]

    Great report J. What do you think of the new U18s side’s chances of making it three Academy League titles in a row? Any plans to write such an article about this?
  4. Posted by J.Sanderson on July 25th, 2010, 20:53 [Reply]

    Wrenny – Sure there will be an analysis about how they’ll fare this season, like every year. I personally think its another exciting crop. We’ve got some super talented guys in the ranks and the new signings are excellent additions.
    • Posted by Richie on July 25th, 2010, 21:14

      Ebecilio not so impressive today. Callum Webb easily our best player.
    • Posted by Wrenny on July 25th, 2010, 21:16

      Thanks J, I really look forward to reading your analysis on the new crop. And I agree, from what little I’ve seen the new signings Ebicilio and Roberts look very exciting. Bihmoutine is another player who always seems to stand out. The Academy conveyor belt shows no sign of stopping its production of really exciting talent.
  5. Posted by Detari74 on July 25th, 2010, 21:15 [Reply]

    On the Ashley Cole question – I was lucky enough to see Ashley Cole play quite a few games as a youngster and his reading of the game was evident then. He was head and shoulders above his age group and seemed to have alot of backing with in the club.
  6. Posted by Mug on July 25th, 2010, 21:51 [Reply]

    I saw Cashley playing for Crystal palace and it was pretty clear he’d turn out to be a top player…. Shite snide wanky human being, but top player.
    • Posted by a-dog on July 25th, 2010, 22:19

      hahah cant stop laughing at the phrase ‘wanky human being’ that tickled me…very fitting tho!!
  7. Posted by john on July 25th, 2010, 23:40 [Reply]

    JS did arsenal have the youngest squad by the sounds of it most of these guys are from the under 16 can the same be said of west ham?

    Guys like afobe, aneke, henderson could be playin right?
    • Posted by Kentpaul on July 26th, 2010, 02:25

      Looking at alot of the West Ham players they are around the same age as the Arsenal boys, P.S we just lost to a good team we need to accept that, because they have a very good bunch this year like Fanimo, Turgott, Hall etc etc.
    • Posted by Supergunner07 on July 27th, 2010, 10:35

      Completely disagree Paul, those whufc trio of players are extremely athletic, as opposed to superb technician with vision & intelligence.
  8. Posted by Arsha on July 26th, 2010, 04:53 [Reply]

    Stefan Savic is currently on trial with Everton…but its all hush hush. If AW wants him he better move fast.
  9. Posted by WillyG on July 26th, 2010, 07:41 [Reply]

    Hi I was wondering if you could post an article on Arsenal`s most promising youngers….Not Walcott or Wilshere coz we all know about them write for example ther strenghs and weaknesses.Any new reports on the brazilian Wellinghton? Thanks
  10. Posted by HellsBalls on July 26th, 2010, 08:57 [Reply]

    off topic.. but thought you may want to no.. lansbury is home from austria.. picked up a hip injury.. arrived home yesterday.
  11. Posted by bc on July 26th, 2010, 09:10 [Reply]

    On the Ashley Cole thing, i recall him as a youth when he was a winger and he was not that impressive, he certainly made no real impression until he was converted to a left back. I was there for his debut and it was then obvious we had a talent on our hands, just a shame he turned out to be such twat or a “Shite snide wanky human being” sorry had to nick that i aint heard wanky since school!!
  12. Posted by arsenal4ever on July 26th, 2010, 11:10 [Reply]

    J. any truth in this?

    http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/07/26/arsenal-prepare-12m-bid-for-didier-droba-mk-ii-wenger-wants-to-snap-up-impressive-youngster-lukaku/
  13. Posted by Hiro on July 26th, 2010, 12:50 [Reply]

    conceding goals on a corner and such likes…looks like the youths are just like our first team!
  14. Posted by Artem on July 26th, 2010, 14:25 [Reply]

    J, is it true that Arsenal interested in Lukaku?
    • Posted by J.Sanderson on July 26th, 2010, 15:54

      Nope. He said he won’t leave before he’s 18 and even then he said he would like to go to Chelsea.
  15. Posted by Norwegian gooner on July 26th, 2010, 15:49 [Reply]

    Can someone please tell me who this player is?

    http://www.arsenal.com/assets/_files/images/jul_10/gun__1280149690_training26072010_23.jpg
    • Posted by J.Sanderson on July 26th, 2010, 15:53

      You should hang your head in shame, it’s your fellow Norwegian Havard Nordtveit!
    • Posted by Norwegian gooner on July 26th, 2010, 15:57

      Lol, that’s what I thought, but some users in a Norwegian forum thought it looked like Aaron Ramsey. Of course, he’s not even in Austria.
    • Posted by J.Sanderson on July 26th, 2010, 16:06

      As well, Nordtveit is sponsored by Nike. Ramsey is Adidas.
    • Posted by Jono on July 26th, 2010, 16:08

      LOL! You must be embarrassed yourself! :)
  16. Posted by WillyG on July 26th, 2010, 19:05 [Reply]

    Any Truth in Maarten Stekelenburg`s rumours?
  17. Posted by Lefty2Gunz on July 27th, 2010, 11:01 [Reply]

    I know someone from work who is connected to Samir Bohmoutine. He was telling me some interesting stories about him.

    One time, he was in the queue for lunch in the canteen in between Wenger and Bendtner! He got his lunch and sat down, and after a while the Cesc-Barca shirt incident appeared on screen. It was dead silent, and then everyone just roasted Cesc for his ‘behaviour’! (Apparently).

    Also he was telling me how Bohmoutine got a house from Arsenal, season tickets, executive boxes etc.

    Samir believes he is the 3rd choice LB at the club behind Clichy and Gibbs (confident one I think!). And since Chamakh joined, they are best mates now as they are both Morrocan….plus he don’t live far from from me either (gonna hunt him down before he becomes too famous to be my mate!)

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