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Aggregate 13-0 for u23's this preseason from 3 wins out of 3 games.
Really means that the games have not been very testing for them - although good for preseason fitness. Real shame there were not a couple of League 1 or League 2 games included as the lads need loans to those kind of clubs (or higher) - so what better way to introduce the lads to a couple of clubs ?
Really means that the games have not been very testing for them - although good for preseason fitness. Real shame there were not a couple of League 1 or League 2 games included as the lads need loans to those kind of clubs (or higher) - so what better way to introduce the lads to a couple of clubs ?
Not going to do a match review as I don't know all the players by name but will give a few thoughts.
The evening was really good and had a really nice atmosphere. The locals were out in force (crowd 1421) and were in a party mood.
It was all very relaxed even the ball boys we're playing football on the side of the pitch as the game was in progress. At one point the ball went off and a Spurs player had to go and take a ball off a couple of kids having a kickabout on the sidelines. Mourinho would not have been impressed.
Never had to queue once for the toilet and we picked our match seats based on the gaps in the pigeon shit on the wooden benches. Very hard on the behind.
As for the match, as expected the Spurs lads were faster and quicker of thought than Hastings. It was very comfortable and should probably have been 5-0 to Spurs.
Hastings put in plenty of effort but we're never really at the races. As they tired there were some cynical fouls on the Spurs boys, probably through tiredness rather than malice I hope. Sure a couple would have been red carded in a normal game.
Cesay and Devine stood out. Etete is 8'7" tall (or looks it). Hard to make judgement on the overall performance based on the opposition but we were very professional and didn't react once to some industrial tackles.
All in all though, a really good night out. Good to see loads of kids, teenagers/young adults and families in attendance. Hastings fans made a good noise as well. Very enjoyable.
The evening was really good and had a really nice atmosphere. The locals were out in force (crowd 1421) and were in a party mood.
It was all very relaxed even the ball boys we're playing football on the side of the pitch as the game was in progress. At one point the ball went off and a Spurs player had to go and take a ball off a couple of kids having a kickabout on the sidelines. Mourinho would not have been impressed.
Never had to queue once for the toilet and we picked our match seats based on the gaps in the pigeon shit on the wooden benches. Very hard on the behind.
As for the match, as expected the Spurs lads were faster and quicker of thought than Hastings. It was very comfortable and should probably have been 5-0 to Spurs.
Hastings put in plenty of effort but we're never really at the races. As they tired there were some cynical fouls on the Spurs boys, probably through tiredness rather than malice I hope. Sure a couple would have been red carded in a normal game.
Cesay and Devine stood out. Etete is 8'7" tall (or looks it). Hard to make judgement on the overall performance based on the opposition but we were very professional and didn't react once to some industrial tackles.
All in all though, a really good night out. Good to see loads of kids, teenagers/young adults and families in attendance. Hastings fans made a good noise as well. Very enjoyable.
I was in half a mind to go as the ground is 10mins from me, decided against it after a long day at work. Wish I'd gone now, would have said hello.
On a side note, Hastings Utd have led their division twice in a row before COVID ended the season, so certainly no slouches at their respective level, their star striker recently signed for league side Crawley too which is going to be a big loss for them. It just shows the vast gap between an academy team of the PL and mens football in the (almost) conference south level.
Was a good night. Shame you couldn't make it.
Thanks for that entertaining report. I was pretty impressed with Cesay in the games v O and C but Devine not so much.
Probably a good idea to give Alfie 90 minutes and pleased he did well.
Under-23s conquer Hastings | Tottenham Hotspur
Our Under-23s marched on in their pre-season preparations with a 3-0 win over Hastings United on Tuesday evening.
www.tottenhamhotspur.com
Thanks for that entertaining report. I was pretty impressed with Cesay in the games v O and C but Devine not so much.
Probably a good idea to give Alfie 90 minutes and pleased he did well.
Under-23s conquer Hastings | Tottenham Hotspur
Our Under-23s marched on in their pre-season preparations with a 3-0 win over Hastings United on Tuesday evening.www.tottenhamhotspur.com
I'm surprised we couldn't find a player on trial to play in the game called Harry - so as to get the title on the match report of 'Harold gets his revenge at Hastings'
I'll get my coat ........
Team v Hastings
Lo-Tutala (Oluwayemi 46), Cesay, Lavinier, Lyons-Foster (Kyezu 61), Muir (Michael Craig 46), Okedina (c) (Muir 78), Markanday (Mundle 46), Bowden, Robson (Etete 46), Devine, Pedder (Santiago 46).
Cesay, Lavinier Devine and Bowden playing the full 90 minutes, rest played less - perhaps first 4 named are more fit ?
Lo-Tutala (Oluwayemi 46), Cesay, Lavinier, Lyons-Foster (Kyezu 61), Muir (Michael Craig 46), Okedina (c) (Muir 78), Markanday (Mundle 46), Bowden, Robson (Etete 46), Devine, Pedder (Santiago 46).
Cesay, Lavinier Devine and Bowden playing the full 90 minutes, rest played less - perhaps first 4 named are more fit ?
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Markanday off at HT...maybe he will feature tonight?
I'd like to see Markanday get a chance with the 1st team.
Maybe he can play the "Bryan Gil impact sub running against tired defenders" role, since by all accounts Markanday is a tricky & clever player.
Lyttle chooses squad for U17s training camp | IFA
Northern Ireland’s Under-17 men’s team boss Gerard Lyttle has rung the changes in his squad for a training camp next week.
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Jamie Donley has played for both England and N Ireland in different age groups - u17 now NI
I suppose the club will be doing a few more of these over the next few days.
Quite a few Academy players with no officially announced contracts.
Contracts until 2022
Surprised Cesay hadn't had a pro contract before.
Pedder bad injury aged about 16, hardly played in academy and only started to play (mainly as a sub) 2nd half of last season, whilst Kurlowicz is a decent GK but has hardly played at Spurs due the number of other youngsters.
No news of Mukundi - wonder if he has left