Agree with northstand, thought Sho Silva was very good, Tarieq Holmes-Dennis (2) impressed and I thought Poyet had a good game, we have some good young players coming through.
First half it was just like watching Brazil ! Thought we were tremendous- closing down, depriving the Blues of any time on the ball, so much energy & skill ! Should have been 3-0 by halftime but hey- the ref knows best ....
Chelsea made a sub at halftime & seemed to have sussed us out. Thought Sho Silva had been exceptional but as NSS said, he was subbed and from then on it was men against boys. We laboured and seemed to run out of legs but made it to extra time . Rest is history.
Paul & Steve should be very proud of this set of lads - some great prospects on show for us tonight.
As said above, the first half was a fantastic display, creating chances with ease and restricting Chelsea to long range efforts.
I have a few good friends who have played with Tobi Sho-Silva as we've grown up, tonight I thought he was quality, but believe me that was not even close to his best. I know he was disappointed with his overall performance tonight. Having just came back from injury it was clear to us that he's a yard or two short of pace. He's rapid when he gets going.
Other players who really impressed were Tom Derry, took his goal well and worked hard throughout with real moments of class. Diego Poyet, first half I thought he bossed the midfield and lead by example in the way he played, some excellent passing. Holmes-Dennis, played both right and left back and was brilliant, some moments really reminded me of Solly and he showed good attacking threat too. Joe Gomez, very young and has a lot to learn but reads the game exceptionally well and comfortable on the ball for a centre back. Others worth a mention are Muldoon and Palmer who were both very good and skillful. We have a great group of lads here, praise must go to all the coaches, especially Steve Avory and Paul Hart. The future's bright...
Joe gomez will go and play at the top for sure. The bloke reads he game wonderfully. You can see why united want him. Number 7 called palmer, poyet and holmes dennis will make it to the first team eventually for sure all have class.
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Not sure I would say like Brazil, but certainly hassled them all first half to good effect and deserved the lead. I thought we were undone in the end by our lack of fitness compared to them. 2-1 up with 5 to go and a silly mistake in their half, probably due to players switching off from being knackered, allowed Chelsea to score. Chelsea's passing and movement was better, but not significantly, but it showed up more and more as our lads tired. I thought extra time only had one outcome, as it turned out to be (although we did come close to scoring at the end)
Given the difference in resources between the two sides, we acquitted ourselves well, and there is a sign of two or three gems in there (mostly the ones with two surnames). I also thought our lads looked like a good bunch, eager to learn. Chelsea, seemed to me, to be already starting to show signs of being arrogant prima donas.
Looking at those highlights, both the first 2 Chelsea goals are avoidable. Their number 4 should've been brought down and never allowed to run all that way into the area. And our player gets easily rolled/knocked off the ball for their 2nd goal.
Being honest though, they are the holders and can afford the cream of Europe's top young talent. So to take them to extra time is a great effort.
Excellent effort both on and off the pitch last night i have only just thawed out! The way Chelsea bench jumped up and down all over the place after their 2nd and 3rd they knew they had beat a good side. Some very promising performances and considering Chelsea looked older and bigger all over the pitch, a great display. COYR
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Great effort. All did well but thought Holmes-Dennis and Palmer. Holmes-Dennis defended well and was comfortable on the ball, even when playing on the right. Small but brave and looked to run with the ball. Palmer very promising, pace, energy, dribbling and skill - we played a 4-4-2 diamond, imagine he can play through the middle or out wide.
Didn't notice much about Edwards either way, but will have something about him to be playing ahead of others while still a schoolboy.
Sho-Silva was a real handful up front, tall and competed in the air with pace and strength. Lost our outlet when he was taken off. Ellis Brown came on who looks a very different player, small, quick and looked to run with the ball.
Poyet was very much like Dale Stephens. Some good tackles, interceptions and passes, but more of a sitter than someone that will run at players or looks to get in the box.
Gomez like Palmer didn't look like an U16, as has been said about him in the last few months he's a good defender and comfortable on the ball and no doubt will get bigger and stronger.
No surprise that Chelsea had pace to bring on and against tiring players that caused us problems. No shame in that, we gave them a tough game and the players showed this is another promising group. Aside from the more obvious stand out players I wouldn't be surprised to see any of the others kept on and given more time to develop by playing for the U21s.
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Chelsea made a sub at halftime & seemed to have sussed us out. Thought Sho Silva had been exceptional but as NSS said, he was subbed and from then on it was men against boys. We laboured and seemed to run out of legs but made it to extra time . Rest is history.
Paul & Steve should be very proud of this set of lads - some great prospects on show for us tonight.
I have a few good friends who have played with Tobi Sho-Silva as we've grown up, tonight I thought he was quality, but believe me that was not even close to his best. I know he was disappointed with his overall performance tonight. Having just came back from injury it was clear to us that he's a yard or two short of pace. He's rapid when he gets going.
Other players who really impressed were Tom Derry, took his goal well and worked hard throughout with real moments of class. Diego Poyet, first half I thought he bossed the midfield and lead by example in the way he played, some excellent passing. Holmes-Dennis, played both right and left back and was brilliant, some moments really reminded me of Solly and he showed good attacking threat too. Joe Gomez, very young and has a lot to learn but reads the game exceptionally well and comfortable on the ball for a centre back. Others worth a mention are Muldoon and Palmer who were both very good and skillful. We have a great group of lads here, praise must go to all the coaches, especially Steve Avory and Paul Hart. The future's bright...
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So angry I had to come off, thanks for all the support from everyone that made an effort to come. It's much appreciated x
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I've never been so confused and angry in my life
Given the difference in resources between the two sides, we acquitted ourselves well, and there is a sign of two or three gems in there (mostly the ones with two surnames). I also thought our lads looked like a good bunch, eager to learn. Chelsea, seemed to me, to be already starting to show signs of being arrogant prima donas.
Longer the game went on the better the bigger and maybe older cfc kids looked and deserved their win.
But we were very good, lots of good prospects as mention.
Liked Poyet and Muldoon. Gomez and Lennon are both big and solid CHs.
Who was the skinny no.3 who looked about 14
1st half we let Chelsea have the ball but not in dangerous areas. we looked much more potent going forward.
2nd half (to give them credit) Chelsea continued to keep the ball but we ran out of legs.
bloke next to me said TSS was complaining about his hammies before he came off.
impressed with our 2 centre-halfs, No 7 & Muldoon.
no change in standard of refs, even at this level.
pitch needs a bit of work.
He is the new Solly. You read it here first. Anyone know how old he really is?
Being honest though, they are the holders and can afford the cream of Europe's top young talent. So to take them to extra time is a great effort.
;o)
Well done lads. Proud of you!
Great effort. Perhaps blessing in disguise to go out early-ish if it keeps the scouts away from our young talent. Hands off!!
Part of me thinks its great that he wants it so much that he gets that angry.
Take it out on the next centre you face Tobi
Didn't notice much about Edwards either way, but will have something about him to be playing ahead of others while still a schoolboy.
Sho-Silva was a real handful up front, tall and competed in the air with pace and strength. Lost our outlet when he was taken off. Ellis Brown came on who looks a very different player, small, quick and looked to run with the ball.
Poyet was very much like Dale Stephens. Some good tackles, interceptions and passes, but more of a sitter than someone that will run at players or looks to get in the box.
Gomez like Palmer didn't look like an U16, as has been said about him in the last few months he's a good defender and comfortable on the ball and no doubt will get bigger and stronger.
No surprise that Chelsea had pace to bring on and against tiring players that caused us problems. No shame in that, we gave them a tough game and the players showed this is another promising group. Aside from the more obvious stand out players I wouldn't be surprised to see any of the others kept on and given more time to develop by playing for the U21s.