An interesting video with Hew Jennings ,well wort listening and watching. Impressed whille watching the last couple of training sessions by the amount of time RM spent with the under 21s, Acadamy and their coaching staff.
Here is the video of the goals: [video=youtube;JNz4OleKpYA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNz4OleKpYA&feature=player_embedded[/video]
Cup Date Confirmed QPR's Under-18s will welcome west London neighbours Fulham to Loftus Road on Wednesday 11th December (kick-off 7pm) in the FA Youth Cup. Admission - via South Africa Road and West Paddocks (disabled only) - as follows: £3 Adults £1 Under 16s and Over 60s Under 8s go FREE accompanied with an adult. Link for details: http://www.qpr.co.uk/news/article/191113-fulham-fa-youth-cup-date-1183234.aspx#yWimjjh7lmzzaxKU.99 Note: Tickets are not available through Fulham FC
West Ham 3 Fulham 1 (U18s) The team was: Rodak; Baba, Donnelly (c), Burgess, Edu; Roberts, Sambou, Smile; O'Halloran, Evans, Williams Subs: Norman, Sheckleford, Adebayo, Elworthy, Redford. The Fulham scorer was George Williams from the penalty spot. Details later.
"On a sunny and crisp morning in East London, the game started at a lively pace. Patrick Roberts caused the West Ham defence problems early on, before Marek Rodak made a good stop. George Williams then forced the Hammers goalkeeper into two relatively easy saves, but the same Fulham youngster then had to clear off the line at the other end after a West Ham corner caused confusion in the away side’s area. Liam Donnelly went close with a header for Fulham after meeting a corner and Williams then saw a free-kick agonisingly hit the inside of the post before being cleared to safety. The Hammers went in front just moments after the restart when Kieran Bywater drove down the right wing and crossed for Jordan Brown to tap home at the far post. And it was 2-0 to the Hammers on 54 minutes, Bywater meeting a Lewis Page cross from the left to score. Substitute Aaron Redford fired wide for Fulham on the hour mark before the Whites got themselves back in the game 60 seconds later when Ryan Williams coolly scored from the spot after being fouled in the box by Jamie Harney. But just four minutes later, the Hammers were handed a spot-kick of their own and it was highly controversial, Burgess being penalised for handball after a West Ham shot had struck the Fulham player. Bywater stepped up to slot home the penalty. Fulham’s day was summed up when Redford hit the post for the Whites after collecting Roberts’ intricate reverse pass as Steve Wigley’s side slipped to a rare defeat."
"Cottager" Any idea where Emerson is,as it appears that when he is not orchestrating the defence we seem so disorganised
He's injured rosc. You're right though - we don't seem to be able to hold the ball and control the game when he's missing. The team are also struggling a wee bit to get used to not having Moussa up front. Jordan Evans is fine, but a different style. The group have great team spirit though and I'm sure will bounce straight back from this one.
Video highlights of the goals: [video=youtube;iPh2v8V2AH0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPh2v8V2AH0[/video]
Set Pieces and Solomon Sambou Rule A cracking display by Solomon Sambou fresh from playing with the U21s on Tuesday, although as a team there have been better displays. The team was: Norman, Donnelly, Burgess, Sambou, Evans, O’Halloran, Smile (Sheckleford 77), Adebayo, Williams, Roberts, Redford (Baba 69). After an even start, the Whites went closest to opening the scoring when Aaron Redford’s 25-yard drive whistled just wide. But the team were in front just before the half-hour mark and it was one from the training ground as Jordan Evans’ free-kick was nodded across goal by Cameron Burgess for Elijah Adebayo to head home from close range. It was 2-0 just four minutes later as Dean O’Halloran flicked on a Magnus Norman goal-kick for Pat Roberts to collect. The starlet saw his shot saved but the rebound fell to Dean O’Halloran who kept his composure to score from 20 yards. And it was 3-0 just before the break with a replica of Fulham’s first, only this time Liam Donnelly headed Evans’ free-kick across the goal for Burgess to score. A piece of magic from Roberts saw him almost add a fourth midway through the second half when he skipped past five Norwich players but lifted his shot over the bar. The same player then hit the woodwork after good work by George Williams but it was soon 4-0 with just under 20 minutes to go when O’Halloran’s corner was met at the far post by Liam Donnelly who headed home. Roberts saw an effort saved after going clear in the final chance of a game Steve Wigley’s side dominated
For me Sambou controlled the midfield with a great deal of authority,i commented on his growing ability some weeks ago, definatly one for the future. A great game from Roberts and a special mention for Burgess another one to watch
Video of the goals -for the fourth, that is exactly how to attack a corner kick (senior squad to note!) [video=youtube;swt63e8C9oI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swt63e8C9oI[/video]
The U18s league game against Chelsea scheduled for today was postponed earlier in the week with both sides facing FA Youth Cup ties midweek. Just a reminder then that we play - QPR on Wednesday 11th at Loftus Road, kick off 7pm
QPR v Fulham - FA Youth Cup - Match Preview Fulham’s Under-18s kick-off their involvement in the FA Youth Cup tonight at Loftus Road (ko 7pm). Steve Wigley’s side will be looking to make an impression on this season’s competition having dominated the Barclays Under-18 Premier League in recent years. The Whites reached the Fourth Round last season, losing 2-1 to Arsenal after extra-time having seen off Middlesbrough 6-4 at this stage of the competition. In the last four years, Fulham have twice reached the Quarter-Final stage – losing to Burnley in 2011/12 and Aston Villa in 2009/10. “The FA Youth Cup is an important competition, it can provide a great learning curve for the boys,” explained Under-18 Manager Wigley to fulhamfc.com. “We’ve enjoyed some success in the league and the Dallas Cup, so naturally we’d like to do well in the FA Youth Cup as well. It’s a competition that has got the better of us in recent years, but that’s knock-out football for you – and something that we need to be aware of. As we know, in one-off matches anything can happen." “We’ve made a good start to the season, so it would be nice to put a good run together – I know how much it would mean to the boys because they’re an ambitious group.” Fulham remain at the top of the Barclays Under-18 Premier League South table, ahead of Tottenham Hotspur on goal difference. After last Saturday’s game at Chelsea was postponed, the Whites’ last competitive outing came in the 4-0 defeat of Norwich City the previous weekend, with Elijah Adebayo, Dean O’Halloran, Cameron Burgess and Liam Donnelly all on target. Opponents QPR reside in the Under-18 Professional Development League Two (South), where they lead second-placed Millwall by 11 points – scoring 32 and conceding 12 in their 13 matches so far. On Monday, Ryan Young scored the only goal of the game in a hard-fought victory over the Lions – a win that extended the Hoops’ winning run to seven consecutive matches. Last season, QPR were knocked out in the Third Round by Norwich, with the competition’s eventual winners claiming a narrow 1-0 win. “QPR are a decent side and they’re capable of being a Category One club,” added Wigley. “In fact, they’re probably better than some of the clubs that already are. They’re top of their league, so they’re having a good season. It will be a challenge, but that’s part of playing in the FA Youth Cup. It’s a local derby under the lights, so I’m sure some of our fans will be down to cheer us on. We’ll be well prepared and, as ever, we want to be competitive. As they say, the best team will win on the night, and let’s hope the best team is us.”
Terrific. Here's my write up: QPR 1 Fulham 4 FA Youth Cup (U18s) QPR Bushed as Fulham Romp Home Most (if not all) of the U21s and others (Kevin Betsy for one) turned up to cheer on the lads. Great to see Emerson Hyndman back in the team after injury. The team was: Rodak, Donnelly, Adebayo, Burgess, Evans, Sambou, Smile, Roberts, Hyndman, Williams, O'Halloran. Subs: Norman, Sheckleford, Elworthy, Baba, Edun A bright early start by the team with Pat Roberts doing his dribbles (and shooting - seeing an effort blocked in the first 5 minutes). QPR were reliant on trying to get long balls behind Fulhamâs CBs. George Williams - a live wire from the start - was clattered on the edge of the box 20 minutes in. And, from the free kick Emerson Hyndman popped it over the wall to put the side 1-0 up. The lads rubbed it in when 5 minutes later and after some great build up play, Dean OâHalloran took a pass inside the box, feinted left then right before slotting the ball into the far corner of the net. 2-0. QPR were still insisting on punts and Marek Rodak made a hash of punching one clear. In the scramble that followed the ref gave a corner - bit dubious - and when it came over we again failed to clear. And paid the price, as a QPR player prodded it home to make it 2-1. There was really only one team playing football though and when Solomon Sambou intercepted the ball in midfield it went through to George Williams. The winger worked his way into the box and curled a shot past the QPR keeper. 3-1. There was a mini heart stop when Rodak spilled a 25 yard shot but the defence came to his rescue and that how it ended at half time; 3-1 to Fulham. The second period started with another flutter as a mix up at the back let a QPR player in but Rodak made a smart save with his legs. Still Fulham in the ascendancy however; forcing corners, playing little triangles around the box, and George Williams hitting a post. Then the most perfect pass from Pat Roberts split the QPR defence allowing Jordan Evans to stride through and make it 4-1. Fulham were really enjoying themselves and with Pat Roberts on song the chances kept coming. The QPR keeper made a brilliant save from a deflection, Jordan Evans had a shot and Liam Donnelly a header go narrowly wide. There followed some more fine saves by their keeper but no fifth goal. Ten minutes from the end the first change was made and Ryheem Sheckleford came on for Elijah Adebayo and five minute later another as Emerson Hyndman was replaced by Noe Baba. Then Josh Smile went off for Tayo Edun. And so it ended. 4-1. Another fine performance by a very fine team.
Loving that result, sounds as though the lads dominated the game. Well done to all involved, our academy is blossoming, cannot wait to see them mature into the first team. COYW
Great to see Emerson back to full fitness,and once again giving a fine performance, although lookin a little tired at the end. Another great performance from this talented squad,espically Pat. When the lads get a Cottage apearance i would love to see as many fans as possible to watch first hand at what i, Cottager and a few others rave on about.
Video highlights of the goals - the fourth really is a cracker. [video=youtube;oaivjQOwy4k]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=oaivjQOwy4k[/video]
And in the next round: "The Club can confirm that Fulham’s Under-18 side have been drawn away to Tottenham Hotspur in the Fourth Round of the FA Youth Cup. The fixture will take place at Leyton Orient’s Brisbane Road and will be played before Saturday 25th January. Confirmation of the exact date will be published on fulhamfc.com in due course." That's a really tough one. We're currently joint leaders in the League with Spurs, ahead of them on goal difference. Both teams haveing Won 10 Drawn 2 and lost 3. Might be a game to bring back some big guns like Moussa Dembele??
