It's brilliant mate. Won't mean anything unless they get a chance. We've had the best youth sides for a few years now but how many have come through? I really hope that Conte has a good look at these lads.
To be fair Diego, we cheated. Not only did we use players who have represented the first team, we also didn't use players who qualify for the U21 team as they have first team commitments coming up.
Yeah, suppose so, the fact that 18 and 19 year old kids are good enough to hold their own in the premiership counts against us a little bit. Kids like Borthwick-Jackson, Donald Love, Joe Riley, Scott McTominay etc should be disqualified from U21s
Quite an achievement considering a lot of our more established youth players are out on loan this season (Baker, Brown, Solanke & Ake) to name a few. Viveash is doing a great job. Regarding chances (or lack of them) i read on Sky Sports yesterday that we are one of a number of clubs looking at Dembele from Fulham. A player who has had a very similar career path to Bamford. Was a regular in their youth set up which is also very highly rated and then played in the Championship once they got relegated and has continued to score. Why are we looking at him when we've already got one out on loan?!
Exactly. Is he going to be better than what we've already got? Idoubt it. And yes, a great achievement. To be Euro champs 2 years running is pretty remarkable.
They are the only team, in any age group, to be back to back European Champions, since it became whatever the **** it is called now. But anyway, as I have said many times, it means nothing, because none of these kids will get to play for us.
I think the progress of the youngsters this season has gone quite well. RLC has impressed, as have Traore and Kenedy. It might make us take notice and play a few more further down the line. Perfect opportunity in the remaining few games.
I remeber a cup winning youth side for Liverpool, the future was bright after they won the FA Youth Cup against Man City... David Roberts, goalkeeper: Was a hero for the Reds when saving penalties in the semi-final shoot-out, but was released in June 2007. He spent time at Bangor City and Weymouth, with his last known club being Aberystwyth Town. Stephen Darby, defender: It took Darby over three years to make his first competitive start for the Reds – at home to Fiorentina – and appeared a handful of times before his release in 2012. Moved to Bradford City, who he now captains, and was a part of their fantastic run to the League Cup final in 2013. Robbie Threllfall, defender: Left back never made an impact on the Liverpool first team and spent three years on loan to lower league clubs. After his release in 2010, he moved to Bradford, before dropping down to Morecambe Town. He was released in May 2014. Jack Hobbs, defender: Commanding centre back who was signed from Lincoln for £750,000. Made five appearances for the club before moving to Leicester. From there, he has captained Hull City and is currently at Nottingham Forest. Godwin Antwi, defender: What a career Antwi has had. After years of loan deals throughout the lower leagues, he was released by Liverpool in 2009. The centre back moved to Denmark, playing for Vejle Boldklub and Bodo/Glimt. Was last seen playing in Thailand for Sisaket FC. Charlie Barnett, midfielder: A boyhood Everton fan who was good on the ball, but was sold to Tranmere Rovers in 2008. Has subsequently moved to Accrington Stanley and AFC Telford United, where he now plays in the Conference. Paul Barratt, midfielder: Won the Youth Cup against the club he grew up with, Manchester City, but soon opted for a career in coaching. Is now part of the club’s international Academy coaching set-up. Ryan Flynn, midfielder: Scottish wide man bought from Falkirk for £50,000 in 2005. He was loaned out to Wrexham before returning to Falkirk permanently in 2009. Joined Sheffield United in 2011 and is a regular at the League One club. Adam Hammill, midfielder: A former England Under-21 international who was often called for by Reds fans. He never made a first-team appearance, however, and spent time at Dunfermline, Southampton, Blackpool and Barnsley on loan. Joined Barnsley on a permanent deal in 2009 and has sinced played for Wolves, Middlesbrough and current club Huddersfield. Now on loan at Rotherham. Paul Anderson, midfielder: Came to the Reds from Hull, with John Welsh moving in the opposite direction. Never featured in a competitive game and has since had spells at Swansea, Nottingham Forest and Bristol City. He’s now chasing promotion to the Premier League with Ipswich Town. Craig Lindfield: Tall striker from the Wirral who was prolific at that level. After loan moves down the divisions, he left Anfield and signed for Macclesfield Town. From there, he spent three years at Accrington Stanley and then moved to Chester. Now plays for FC United of Manchester in the Northern Premier League. Josh Mimms, goalkeeper: Back-up stopper who moved to York in 2008 and was last seen for Retford United in England’s ninth-tier. Miki Roque, defender: Spanish centre back who made debut in Champions League against Galatasaray in December 2006. Moved on to Real Betis – via loans at Oldham, Xerez and Cartagena – but tragically died from cancer in 2012, aged 23. Jimmy Ryan, midfielder: A Republic of Ireland youth product, he moved to Shrewsbury in 2007. Also played for Accrington and Scunthorpe, and is now at League One Chesterfield. Jay Spearing, midfielder: Central midfielder who would eventually find his way into the Reds’ first team and started the FA Cup final in 2012. Brendan Rodgers moved him on, however, to Bolton where he is now captain – although rumoured to be departing this month with new boss Neil Lennon unsure on the 26-year-old. Michael Nardiello, striker: Signed from Manchester United’s youth side and moved on to West Brom, Nardiello has spent his career in lower league obscurity at clubs which include Halesowen Town and Tiverton Town. ONE FROM THE OTHER TEAM: Daniel Sturridge, striker: Scored two in the second leg, including a brilliant long-range effort. Broke through into City’s first team squad before moving to Chelsea. From there, he moved to Anfield and has been scoring - injuries permitting - ever since.
