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Really puts things into perspective, really hope the kid makes it and his real sacrifice gives him and his family some solace in the futureZenon Stylianides (started in midfield and played very well) posted this after the game. Very sad, what a brave kid.
Hopefully the official site will have a proper report soon as I have no idea who scored the goals. But we won 3-1 in an entertaining game and it was a deserved scoreline and victory, with our boys dominating for almost all of the match. Clearly, we're being encouraged to pass the ball - including the 'keeper, and it was nice to see patient, controlled football from our young team.
The first half was quite boring for large parts, and we looked very comfortable with the vast majority of possession; in the second half, Chelsea had some individual, bursts of energy... but they lacked any decent or even vaguely cohesive team play. They played like demotivated, badly managed but talented individuals.
If our final passing in the final third - especially crossing and passing from e.g. McEvoy - had been sharper, the scoreline would have been embarrassing. But it was a great team performance, with a clear philosophy and a solid system in place.
Always nice to see cocky provincial Chavs lose too. I'll try and put a few pictures up but they're shite as I'm crap at taking them and I only had a dodgy old iPhone. For anyone who was there, hope you enjoyed it.
I should add that Cameron Carter-Vickers was immense throughout: physical, powerful, strong, composed... would love to see him progress into our First XI. Given the lack of talented centre backs in England, he could have some future!
The first half was quite boring for large parts, and we looked very comfortable with the vast majority of possession; in the second half, Chelsea had some individual, bursts of energy... but they lacked any decent or even vaguely cohesive team play. They played like demotivated, badly managed but talented individuals.
If our final passing in the final third - especially crossing and passing from e.g. McEvoy - had been sharper, the scoreline would have been embarrassing. But it was a great team performance, with a clear philosophy and a solid system in place.
Always nice to see cocky provincial Chavs lose too. I'll try and put a few pictures up but they're shite as I'm crap at taking them and I only had a dodgy old iPhone. For anyone who was there, hope you enjoyed it.
I should add that Cameron Carter-Vickers was immense throughout: physical, powerful, strong, composed... would love to see him progress into our First XI. Given the lack of talented centre backs in England, he could have some future!
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Now there's a punch up. We're winning that too!
Provincial chavs in their pen like the animals they are...
Tottenham fans (stand and terrace) going mental for the big game...
The players come over the thank the fans...
Team comes off the pitch whilst Ugo quietly practices his routine for the nighclubs of Aldershot...
Tottenham fans (stand and terrace) going mental for the big game...
The players come over the thank the fans...
Team comes off the pitch whilst Ugo quietly practices his routine for the nighclubs of Aldershot...
I'd love to, but fuck traveling to Aldershot
0-0 after 15 mins. Good but civilised turnout from us. Probably around 200. Lots of kids.
God bless themZenon Stylianides (started in midfield and played very well) posted this after the game. Very sad, what a brave kid.
1-0 to us at HT. Passing the ball well and controlling possession. Better chances too.
Poor sod. Good player as well from what I've seen so hopefully he can progress into our first team.
Provincial chavs in their pen like the animals they are...
Tottenham fans (stand and terrace) going mental for the big game...
The players come over the thank the fans...
Team comes off the pitch whilst Ugo quietly practices his routine for the nighclubs of Aldershot...
Love that the players go over to any away support at these games, they did it at Norwich and it was great, must be nice for them as well
Anyone else thinking about going to this game? I went a couple of years ago and there was a decent turn-out; the away end is a decent covered terrace. If there was a good turn-out it could be quite a laugh. Aldershot is a complete hole though. It's a shame these games are not publicised more as the quality is pretty good...
The one day a week I work in Farnham happens to be this Friday. Definitely up for this! What time does it kick off? Edit - googled, 7.05pm. I had no idea they played U21 games in Aldershot.
Big Cockerel
it's 1 hour from Waterloo, so not too terrible.
Holy shit I never knew he was Japanese, that's awesome
CHELSEA U21S V SPURS - UGO'S PREVIEW
Posted on 30 October 2015 - 10:42
Team-mates on the youth international stage could find themselves locking horns tonight when we face Chelsea in the Barclays Under-21 Premier League at Aldershot
Both sides feature exciting young talent who represent a host of nations, with England in particular frequently fielding players produced by us and the Blues in their youth teams.
Ahead of what is always a fiercely-contested London derby, our Under-21s Coach Ugo Ehiogu says international friendships will be put to one side for 90 minutes at the Recreation Ground, with the onus on our players to produce good performances in a bid to win the game.
“There is never a need for extra motivation when we play Chelsea,” he said. “It’s a match between two very competitive academies and it always adds a little spice because a lot of the players go away on international duty together, so there is definitely a rivalry there.
“Both sets of players want to impress. Last season we drew away but should have won and beat them at home, so the high standards have been set and the challenge for our players is to match them.
“I never get tired of saying it – work rate and basics are key and then we like to think we’ve got the players to play good football.”
We go into the match off the back of a 1-1 home draw with Liverpool last week, a contest that saw midfielder Anton Walkes on the scoresheet for the third time in four games.
Ugo praised Anton for his contributions of late and confirmed he’s happy with the make-up of the squad as a whole ahead of our clash with the Blues.
“We have the right balance at the moment,” he added. “We’ve got players who can combine and play one-touch, two-touch in tight areas and we’ve got centre-halves and full-backs who can hit good diagonals.
“We also have wingers who want to run at defenders and cross it and Anton Walkes is a midfield runner who gets between spaces and is starting to find the habit of scoring.
“Goalscoring midfielders are gold dust so if we can polish and get more intent in his tackling and heading, the boy has a great chance.
“The motivation is there for tonight and if we take the chances we create, we’re confident of beating them.”
Kick-off is at 7.05pm this evening.
Squad: Glover, Voss, Amos, Bennetts, Carter-Vickers, Georgiou, Harrison, Lesniak, Loft, Maghoma, McEvoy, Stylianides, Veljkovic, Walker-Peters, Walkes.
Posted on 30 October 2015 - 10:42
Team-mates on the youth international stage could find themselves locking horns tonight when we face Chelsea in the Barclays Under-21 Premier League at Aldershot
Both sides feature exciting young talent who represent a host of nations, with England in particular frequently fielding players produced by us and the Blues in their youth teams.
Ahead of what is always a fiercely-contested London derby, our Under-21s Coach Ugo Ehiogu says international friendships will be put to one side for 90 minutes at the Recreation Ground, with the onus on our players to produce good performances in a bid to win the game.
“There is never a need for extra motivation when we play Chelsea,” he said. “It’s a match between two very competitive academies and it always adds a little spice because a lot of the players go away on international duty together, so there is definitely a rivalry there.
“Both sets of players want to impress. Last season we drew away but should have won and beat them at home, so the high standards have been set and the challenge for our players is to match them.
“I never get tired of saying it – work rate and basics are key and then we like to think we’ve got the players to play good football.”
We go into the match off the back of a 1-1 home draw with Liverpool last week, a contest that saw midfielder Anton Walkes on the scoresheet for the third time in four games.
Ugo praised Anton for his contributions of late and confirmed he’s happy with the make-up of the squad as a whole ahead of our clash with the Blues.
“We have the right balance at the moment,” he added. “We’ve got players who can combine and play one-touch, two-touch in tight areas and we’ve got centre-halves and full-backs who can hit good diagonals.
“We also have wingers who want to run at defenders and cross it and Anton Walkes is a midfield runner who gets between spaces and is starting to find the habit of scoring.
“Goalscoring midfielders are gold dust so if we can polish and get more intent in his tackling and heading, the boy has a great chance.
“The motivation is there for tonight and if we take the chances we create, we’re confident of beating them.”
Kick-off is at 7.05pm this evening.
Squad: Glover, Voss, Amos, Bennetts, Carter-Vickers, Georgiou, Harrison, Lesniak, Loft, Maghoma, McEvoy, Stylianides, Veljkovic, Walker-Peters, Walkes.
3-0 now! Hour gone. COYS!