Under 21s (Match updates and news)

PopIcon said:

Redrobo said:

Given the cost of Valley Pass, I am disappointed that home games are not live.

It is poor value if you also pay to watch games.

They used to make some matches available, FA youth cup possibly. I would be interested in watching both U23's and U18's.

Wasn't that in the CAFCPlayer days. That was a half decent service. 

When is this game?

Nothing on the OS.

Is it a BCD friendly?

Is there not an FA youth cup match against Gillingham tonight?

Awaits criticism of Pearce and Deji from the PSB

Luton's tweet refers to their under 21 team. 

Did they play an U21 v our U23 which included our Club captain and Osh.

Pearce, Turner (2 pens) and Powell got our goals.

It was very much a scratch game, I heard we had to lend them our reserve keeper so nothing more than a training ground game

Henry Irving said:

Pearce, Turner (2 pens) and Powell got our goals.

It was very much a scratch game, I heard we had to lend them our reserve keeper so nothing more than a training ground game

Did Euell have a word with him at half time, politely suggesting he let in a few goals in the second half

So no Pearce starting on Wednesday?

Wonder if James Vennings is injured at the moment

Can't believe Pearce starting. Means he won't be starting Wednesday which is crazy. 

ForeverAddickted said:

So no Pearce starting on Wednesday?

Wonder if James Vennings is injured at the moment

Or will he be in the squad on Weds ? 

Oggy Red said:

cafcfan1990 said:

Can't believe Pearce starting. Means he won't be starting Wednesday which is crazy. 

Pearce has sat on the bench for the past 3 games - evidently to be used only in the most emergency of situations, should anything happen to the makeshift CB pairing of Gunther/Pratley.

Okay, anyone can be wise with hindsight ...... but I can't help wondering if he'd been better used by getting him up to speed in last week's U23 game?

Yes I know he's been on the bench. I don't understand why (as our only fit recognised CB) that he's not playing. He has played for the U23's and it's been 3 weeks since he played 45 mins against Leyton Orient. Should be starting Wednesday surely? 

Pearce wouldn’t have played for the U23’s last week as he had already travelled with the first team I believe. However, why it’s deemed he isn’t yet ready to play is odd, he has been training with the squad for a month, you would expect him to be able to play.

Maybe they feel it’s best he gets a good chunk of minutes today and will be in better shape come Saturday?

Famewo looks to be in the squad 100% and wouldn’t be surprised if he is to start.

Oggy Red said:

cafcfan1990 said:

Oggy Red said:

cafcfan1990 said:

Can't believe Pearce starting. Means he won't be starting Wednesday which is crazy. 

Pearce has sat on the bench for the past 3 games - evidently to be used only in the most emergency of situations, should anything happen to the makeshift CB pairing of Gunther/Pratley.

Okay, anyone can be wise with hindsight ...... but I can't help wondering if he'd been better used by getting him up to speed in last week's U23 game?

Yes I know he's been on the bench. I don't understand why (as our only recognised CB) that he's not playing. He has played for the U23's and it's been 3 weeks since he played 45 mins against Leyton Orient. Should be starting Wednesday surely? 

Bowyer has said Pearce has not been fit enough to start.

Okay ...... he certainly can't be match fit. Maybe there's also a worry there's a risk with his injury record that he may break down?
In which case, IMO, he should have played in the u23s last week.

Maybe Pearce can be spared 1st team duties, because Famewo is able to return on the bench or even start?

I agree with you regarding Pearce playing for the U23 last week, seems a weird decision. 

I just struggle to see how Pearce cannot be fit enough to start this week, but played 45 mins three weeks ago, and has been on the bench multiple times. If Pratley had got injured after 2 mins last week, would Pearce not have been able to come on? 

Pearce not fit enough despite being back a month, yet Famewo might get chucked straight back in, seems very risky to me. Gunter and Pratley have done ok, but not fantastic.