Invaluable experience for them. He more games the youngsters play at a tougher/older level, the better for them. Best learning curve going.
Plus they have the incentive of seeing quite a few of their current and former teammates in the first team squad today.
The front three for the u18s last season all seem to be out injured at the moment. Robise, Ferry & Norton. Guess we’ll see how the u18s line up, but looks like a bit of perfect storm for Jaidi, in terms of players moving up or out on loan and the next batch depleted
https://www.southamptonfc.com/news/...enal-vs-southampton-u18-premier-league-201920 That has cheered me up a bit!
https://www.southamptonfc.com/news/...st-green-rovers-southampton-leasingcom-trophy I wonder if Radhi will have enough players to put up a decent performance? Forest Green Rovers v Southampton U21’s (19:00) Referee:- BRETT HUXTABLE Assistants: Steven Plane and Justin Amey Fourth Official: Grant Taylor
https://www.southamptonfc.com/news/...s-barnes-southampton-to-eastleigh-loan-201920 Radhi loses another one!
Is it though, really? Our very young side, with a bench of 16 year olds against men playing league 2 football.
No it wasn't a bad result for us at all although it should be pointed out that apart from a couple of seasoned pros in midfield that Forest Green side was pretty young too.