Reserves win

Hull City reserves won tonight 3-1 after goals from Richard Garcia, Hope Akpan on his debut and Mark Cullen against Gateshead

 

How was Akpan's game?

 

Akpan was good on the ball did a few strong tackles

 

Akpan looked assured on the ball sitting in front of the back four. Gets into space well and doesnt like to pass back like people get on Harpers back for.
Took his goal well, powerful header from a corner. All in all a decent run out and would have done well playing the role chester did at weekend.

 

Do you think he could be ready for the 1st team sometime soon?

 

Im not sure to be honest, depends on what formation we play. If we played the formation like we did vs Norwich I think he could have played where Chester did and done a job. He has a solid first touch and good vision playing a superb cross field ball in the second half.

The only thing thats concerning me is that Gateshead gave us so much time on the ball tonight that its hard to say how he'd cope being closed down as quickly as players are in the championship.

 

Cheers for your info RAF

 

We had a lad on trial as well if anyones interested, Rory Deacon http://www.arsenal.com/reserves-youth/players/roarie-deacon He played on the wing and looked useful, did a few decent things on the ball although drifted in and out a bit. Not sure what the idea is, as i doubt we'll make any more loans, maybe hes getting released at end of the season or something and its similar to the akpan deal.

 

Argh just noticed he was mentioned on another thread I only just saw! Sorry to repeat. Also although Gateshead didnt exactly offer too much offensively, must say I'm generally impressed with Wilkinson and Bradley whenever I watch the reserves and think they could do with a loan spell somewhere to move them on to the next level.

 

Solid and a cracking header for his goal. Big lad for 19

 

Good spot on Deacon rob, im gutted he isnt one of ours as he really impressed me. And I agree with you on defence, sonny has real potential imo

 

how'd the keeper do? only young int he 16? one for the future or not?

 

Keeper wasnt tested that much, but what he had to do he did pretty well. Got praise from the crowd on a few occaisions and has a good kick on him for a small-ish keeper.

Could do with a hair cut mind, worried his fringe would obstruct his vision

 

Potential for the future?

 

Haha cheers RAF

 

Are you inferring he has become a fringe player?

 

Haha something like that!

 

Damn, I forgot to put an "emo" on that comment

 

Well he was there last night, it might be cos the swedish league doesnt start till first week of April? Febbos will know!I read in Hdm yesterday about some ferriby player who left for a swedish/danish club and I believe it said something about first week of april.