Development/Youth Squads 2022/2023 Thread - U18/U21

[TommyK]

Absolutely shocking challenge. No attempt to get near the ball. Could of been a career ending one.

 

Thought in extra time we were great. 

 

Cartwright looks like a player in midfield. Physical as well as skillful and could spot a pass. 

 

Thought number 8 did well (Briggs?)

 

Alves has so much skill but needs to learn to pass and shoot and he'll have the world at his feet. 

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[sacreblueits442]

17 minutes ago, lcfcsnow said:

Makes you wonder whether he should even be playing at this level now if this is the result to opposition not getting near him.

....very much still at this level for me, he had a good game, worked hard, and kept up his standard of play all the way through the game!!!

He does seem labored in his actions, which reminds me of St. Maximin where his body action is disproportionate to his progress whilst carrying. Seems to get bullied just as easily at this level as at U21, he looked a lot better on the left where he was finding space as an outlet.

[davieG]

https://www.lcfc.com/news/2990433/late-show-at-wolves-sends-city-onwards-in-fa-youth-cup

Extra-time goals from Amani Richards and Ben Grist ensured a 3-1 win for Leicester City's Under-18s in a FA Youth Cup Third Round tie against Wolverhampton Wanderers' Under-18s on Wednesday.
From 1-0 down, City's youngsters put three past Wolves at Aggborough Stadium to secure their place in the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup, with Jahmari Lindsay also on the scoresheet before late efforts from Richards and Grist.

The young Foxes arrived in Kidderminster full of fight and talent, with the starting line-up including Grist, Logan Briggs, and Trey Nyoni, who all made substitute appearances for the Development Squad only two days ago, when they were held to a goalless draw against Porto B in the Premier League International Cup. 

Also involved in the proceedings was midfielder Will Alves, who only featured for the first team the day before, during the Foxes' 3-0 win against MK Dons in the Carabao Cup Fourth Round. 

On a brisk night, it was the travelling side who were looking more likely to find an opening goal. Richards and Alves were at the fore-front of most Leicester's attacks. 

Alves' skill was clear to see early on when quick feet allowed the playmaker to weave his way into the box, before trying to pick out a team-mate, but solid defending denied any goalscoring opportunity. 

After a sustained period of pressure from the Foxes, it was the hosts who would strike first, when a deep cross from Temple Ojinnaka found its way through the City defence, and straight into the back of the net. 

However, Leicester weren't to be trailing for long, when a well whipped cross was touched goalwards by Lindsay only minutes later, bringing the scores back level. 

Following the two goals, both sides looked to threaten again, with neither producing any clear-cut chances before the referee's whistle called for half-time. 

In the second half, tensions started to rise as both teams saw the chance of progression into the next round of the tournament, and it was the Foxes to go closest once more on the hour mark. 

Midfielder Jayden Joseph tried his luck from outside the box and produced a sweet connection with the football, but the powerful effort ended up on the wrong side of James Storer's goal. 

Less than 10 minutes later, City were in again. Goalscorer Lindsay produced an accurately delivered cross into the box, looking for Nyoni, but the striker could only look on helplessly as the ball flashed past, a yard in front of his path. 

With six minutes additional time shown by the fourth official, Leicester started to pile on the pressure, and almost scored a winner with substitute Josh King, when he directed a strike towards goal, forcing a strong save from the Wolves 'keeper. 

After 90 minutes of football, there was nothing to separate the sides, and the night would continue with extra-time, where City's pressure would pay off with two goals in 10 minutes.

Tricky midfielder Alves was once again at the heart of the action, weaving in between players in the home box, before Richards unleashed a left-footed effort past the helpless Storer into the net. 

The Foxes' lead was soon doubled when a corner, not dealt with by the Wolves 'keeper, was tapped in by Grist at the back post, giving the travelling side a strong lead at the break in extra-time. 

The final 15 minutes saw the Foxes remain in control, and with no response from Wolves' youngsters, they head into the fourth round of the cup, where they'll face Sheffield Wednesday in January. 

Major moment – Winning it in extra-time

After 90 minutes of football, on a bitterly cold night in Kidderminster, Leicester came flying out of the traps at the start of extra-time, and settled the tie with two quick-fire goals from Amani Richards and Ben Grist. 

Who impressed? – Skilful Will Alves

Will Alves' mesmerising dribbling ability is a joy to watch and Wednesday night was no different. Rarely beaten off the ball, the young midfielder was always looking to create an opening. A notable mention must also be given to Amani Richards, who found the net in extra-time to secure the win for the Foxes.

Where do we stand? – Into the fourth round

Following a successful night in Kidderminster, Leicester's Under-18s will travel to Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Youth Cup Fourth Round. 

Coming up – Brighton (H)

City's Under-18s are next in action on Saturday 7 January (11am GMT kick-off) when they face Brighton & Hove Albion at LCFC Training Ground in U18 Premier League South. 

The details...

City: Addai; Grist, McAlinney; Wilson-Brown; Joseph (Evans 62'), Briggs, Alves (T. Thomas 110') , Cartwright (c), Lindsay; Richards (Lewis 116'), Nyoni (King 86').

Subs not used: Cook, Weeks, Javaid.

Goals: Lindsay 25', Richards 93', Grist 100'.

 

[lcfc sheff]

10 hours ago, davieG said:

https://www.lcfc.com/news/2990433/late-show-at-wolves-sends-city-onwards-in-fa-youth-cup

Extra-time goals from Amani Richards and Ben Grist ensured a 3-1 win for Leicester City's Under-18s in a FA Youth Cup Third Round tie against Wolverhampton Wanderers' Under-18s on Wednesday.
From 1-0 down, City's youngsters put three past Wolves at Aggborough Stadium to secure their place in the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup, with Jahmari Lindsay also on the scoresheet before late efforts from Richards and Grist.

The young Foxes arrived in Kidderminster full of fight and talent, with the starting line-up including Grist, Logan Briggs, and Trey Nyoni, who all made substitute appearances for the Development Squad only two days ago, when they were held to a goalless draw against Porto B in the Premier League International Cup. 

Also involved in the proceedings was midfielder Will Alves, who only featured for the first team the day before, during the Foxes' 3-0 win against MK Dons in the Carabao Cup Fourth Round. 

On a brisk night, it was the travelling side who were looking more likely to find an opening goal. Richards and Alves were at the fore-front of most Leicester's attacks. 

Alves' skill was clear to see early on when quick feet allowed the playmaker to weave his way into the box, before trying to pick out a team-mate, but solid defending denied any goalscoring opportunity. 

After a sustained period of pressure from the Foxes, it was the hosts who would strike first, when a deep cross from Temple Ojinnaka found its way through the City defence, and straight into the back of the net. 

However, Leicester weren't to be trailing for long, when a well whipped cross was touched goalwards by Lindsay only minutes later, bringing the scores back level. 

Following the two goals, both sides looked to threaten again, with neither producing any clear-cut chances before the referee's whistle called for half-time. 

In the second half, tensions started to rise as both teams saw the chance of progression into the next round of the tournament, and it was the Foxes to go closest once more on the hour mark. 

Midfielder Jayden Joseph tried his luck from outside the box and produced a sweet connection with the football, but the powerful effort ended up on the wrong side of James Storer's goal. 

Less than 10 minutes later, City were in again. Goalscorer Lindsay produced an accurately delivered cross into the box, looking for Nyoni, but the striker could only look on helplessly as the ball flashed past, a yard in front of his path. 

With six minutes additional time shown by the fourth official, Leicester started to pile on the pressure, and almost scored a winner with substitute Josh King, when he directed a strike towards goal, forcing a strong save from the Wolves 'keeper. 

After 90 minutes of football, there was nothing to separate the sides, and the night would continue with extra-time, where City's pressure would pay off with two goals in 10 minutes.

Tricky midfielder Alves was once again at the heart of the action, weaving in between players in the home box, before Richards unleashed a left-footed effort past the helpless Storer into the net. 

The Foxes' lead was soon doubled when a corner, not dealt with by the Wolves 'keeper, was tapped in by Grist at the back post, giving the travelling side a strong lead at the break in extra-time. 

The final 15 minutes saw the Foxes remain in control, and with no response from Wolves' youngsters, they head into the fourth round of the cup, where they'll face Sheffield Wednesday in January. 

Major moment – Winning it in extra-time

After 90 minutes of football, on a bitterly cold night in Kidderminster, Leicester came flying out of the traps at the start of extra-time, and settled the tie with two quick-fire goals from Amani Richards and Ben Grist. 

Who impressed? – Skilful Will Alves

Will Alves' mesmerising dribbling ability is a joy to watch and Wednesday night was no different. Rarely beaten off the ball, the young midfielder was always looking to create an opening. A notable mention must also be given to Amani Richards, who found the net in extra-time to secure the win for the Foxes.

Where do we stand? – Into the fourth round

Following a successful night in Kidderminster, Leicester's Under-18s will travel to Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Youth Cup Fourth Round. 

Coming up – Brighton (H)

City's Under-18s are next in action on Saturday 7 January (11am GMT kick-off) when they face Brighton & Hove Albion at LCFC Training Ground in U18 Premier League South. 

The details...

City: Addai; Grist, McAlinney; Wilson-Brown; Joseph (Evans 62'), Briggs, Alves (T. Thomas 110') , Cartwright (c), Lindsay; Richards (Lewis 116'), Nyoni (King 86').

Subs not used: Cook, Weeks, Javaid.

Goals: Lindsay 25', Richards 93', Grist 100'.

 

T. Thomas…. Not related to Luke is he?

[st albans fox]

12 minutes ago, lcfc sheff said:

T. Thomas…. Not related to Luke is he?

[1972 Fox]

26 minutes ago, lcfc sheff said:

T. Thomas…. Not related to Luke is he?

No but good to see nephew's of Jonny Evans and Andy King playing.

[st albans fox]

Only saw the last twenty mins of extra time but I’d like to see more of king 

[Chelmofox]

Any news on Alves? I saw the challenge live on Youtube and it looked pretty nasty, but with no replays it was difficult to tell if it looked worse than it was from the camera angle. Definitely looked intentional, which is shocking to see in this age group. I noticed most of the YouTube comments were from Wolves fans complaining that Alves dived and fell over like a sack of spuds, which again is pretty shocking when you considered what we had just seen. 

[stu]

49 minutes ago, Chelmofox said:

Any news on Alves? I saw the challenge live on Youtube and it looked pretty nasty, but with no replays it was difficult to tell if it looked worse than it was from the camera angle. Definitely looked intentional, which is shocking to see in this age group. I noticed most of the YouTube comments were from Wolves fans complaining that Alves dived and fell over like a sack of spuds, which again is pretty shocking when you considered what we had just seen. 

His dad has posted on Facebook that he is being scanned/assessed for the extent of the injury and he was lucky his foot was not planted as it would have been much worse.

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[coolhandfox]

Without his foot being planted hopefully it just an impact injury, resulting in bruising and swelling.

 

Such a shame after having his first minutes of the season with the first team and a possibility of being involved in the 3rd FA game. 

[lcfcsnow]

1 hour ago, Chelmofox said:

Any news on Alves? I saw the challenge live on Youtube and it looked pretty nasty, but with no replays it was difficult to tell if it looked worse than it was from the camera angle.

I was watching live and rewatched it back numerous times the wolves ‘defender’ went to break his leg just like Roy Keane did.

[st albans fox]

1 minute ago, lcfcsnow said:

I was watching live and rewatched it back numerous times the wolves ‘defender’ went to break his leg just like Roy Keane did.

He’s not a defender - he’s a coward and your use of quotation marks is apt. 
 

there should be consequences for challenges like that. Three games is not appropriate.  There is no place in the modern game for that - it would have looked overly aggressive in the leeds chelsea fa cup final replay !

[Lesta2014]

Bad tackle that! Hope it’s nothing serious for him! 

[Ric Flair]

3 hours ago, st albans fox said:

Only saw the last twenty mins of extra time but I’d like to see more of king 

Scored an absolute shit ton for the U16's in the last year, honestly can't recall an academy striker we've had in recent years whose put that many away.

[TommyK]

Was King the striker that came on?

[Ric Flair]

Just now, TommyK said:

Was King the striker that came on?

Yes

[StanSP]

Just seen the tackle that was made in Alves. Absolutely disgusting. 

Who's the guy that did it? 

 

It's those kind of tackles that should warrant a further ban than the standard 3 match. 

 

Wonder what provoked him to do it? Alves too skilful? 

[lcfcsnow]

29 minutes ago, StanSP said:

Who's the guy that did it? 

Caden Voice

[moore_94]

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-city-talent-hit-horror-7960712

 

In the long term, a loan move away will be considered for Alves. He has been training with the first team and the club have been impressed by his growing maturity on the ball, but he may need to get away to receive the game-time that could elevate his performances.

 

Speaking after Alves’ cameo at MK Dons, assistant manager Chris Davies said: “It's really positive for him, the academy, the club, that he came on again. He has played for the first team before.

 

“He’s been training very well actually, in Abu Dhabi and at Seagrave. You can see his development, his improvements, which is really positive. With these young players, it’s about their development and having them around the first-team environment as much as possible, exposing them to game-time if possible.

 

“It’s usually a loan pathway for these guys, that’s part of their next step, so that’s something that everyone will look at and discuss in terms of Will’s development. We’re just pleased with how he’s playing and the condition he’s in at the moment.

 

“When he came on, although he didn’t have a lot of the ball, you could see his maturity in his contributions. He knew when to play two-touch, when to dribble, when to make runs, you can see he’s improving. It was really good.”

[sacreblueits442]

1 hour ago, StanSP said:

Just seen the tackle that was made in Alves. Absolutely disgusting. 

Who's the guy that did it? 

 

It's those kind of tackles that should warrant a further ban than the standard 3 match. 

 

Wonder what provoked him to do it? Alves too skilful? 

...love the reaction of our players, a really-together unit, if we stopped messing about with the squad we could have a great team coming through!!!

[funkyrobot]

That challenge on Alves would undoubtedly end in a court case if it affected his career. One of the worst challenges I’ve seen in many years. Unbelievable in the modern era, at a professional level, a player would even consider that.  

[Lcfc-1992]

2 hours ago, StanSP said:

Just seen the tackle that was made in Alves. Absolutely disgusting. 

Who's the guy that did it? 

 

It's those kind of tackles that should warrant a further ban than the standard 3 match. 

 

Wonder what provoked him to do it? Alves too skilful? 

I’ve seen someone say he was showboating just before

[Ric Flair]

16 minutes ago, Lcfc-1992 said:

I’ve seen someone say he was showboating just before

He wasn't particularly, he just used a good bit of skill to break free. If that's going to cause the opposition to lose their head to the point of assault then they need to pack the game in and take up scrapping bare knuckle.

[Leicestermad212]

https://ibb.co/6DBmw2L
 

Pro on his 17th birthday 👍 his dad was a very good rugby player 

[KFS]

Any Alves update?