General Reserves Talk

[kofigunner]

To complete the loop we won this game 3-2.
https://arsenalyouth.wordpress.com

 

[Wrighty4eva]

What happened to Yassin Fortune ?

 

[MutableEarth]

What happened to Yassin Fortune ?

Playing for U18s. Nketiah's form is very good at the moment so he's been the man up top. He's still done relatively well though. There's a lot of competition in attacking areas.

I've been highly impressed by Ben Sheaf for the U21s and the little I've seen of Marcus Tabi for the U18s. We need to start grooming deeper lying midfielders who are simultaneously good ball-winners and ball players, and both these guys look as though they have defensive awareness and excellent passing.

Sheaf in particular seems to have an acute understanding of positioning in and out of possession. I thought he was more a Ramsey-type, but the more I see of him, the more I think he should be a DM/DLP. Someone with his style of play would be ideal playing in deepest midfield, and he can play with or without a ball-winner. His progression will be interesting to look at.

The increase in competition seems to have also worked well for Chris Willock, as he's looking increasingly dangerous the more he plays. If he's playing in one of the forward roles, his target must surely be more end product - but he's an example of a wide player who can potentially play as a wide creative midfielder and a wide forward simultaneously.

 

[MutableEarth]

Reiss Nelson scored a hattrick for England U17s today against Armenia - also scored 1 and assisted 3 against San Marino a couple of days ago.

 

[Maxim]

Sheaf in particular seems to have an acute understanding of positioning in and out of possession. I thought he was more a Ramsey-type, but the more I see of him, the more I think he should be a DM/DLP. Someone with his style of play would be ideal playing in deepest midfield, and he can play with or without a ball-winner. His progression will be interesting to look at.

He's got a fabulous strike on him too. Hope he continues to develop like this.

 

[SA Gunner]

Not sure if this applies here.


Jeorge Bird
‏@jeorgebird
Mikel Arteta coached Arsenal U16s today. Definitely seems to be gearing towards a coaching career once he retires.


Happy to hear this, I really want this guy to contribute to the club once he hangs up his boots, really intelligent player.

 

[MutableEarth]

Iwobi signed a new deal. Hopefully means he will go on loan

 

[Gooner416]

Iwobi signed a new deal. Hopefully means he will go on loan

His agent has been pushing for a move rather than train with the first teamers against Wenger's wishes, they're looking for a loan.

 

[MutableEarth]

His agent has been pushing for a move rather than train with the first teamers against Wenger's wishes, they're looking for a loan.

So they should. Im not sure why Wenger wants to keep him when he is not going to play. He is 19 already and has not made 1 competitive 1st team appearance.

Play him or loan him imo.

 

[MutableEarth]

The Guardian have a list of the most promising academy youngster at each of the EPL teams.

Surprisingly, they went with Marcus Agyei-Tabi for us. They could have gone with Willock, Sheaf, Nelson or any one of them.

Having said that, Tabi is very highly rated. Can play anywhere in midfield, but naturally a holding midfielder.

 

[chessygoal]

http://www.squawka.com/news/reine-a...gsters-set-to-feature-at-u17-world-cup/486886
Looking forward to this u17 world cup with Adelaïde and Willock

 

[MutableEarth]

http://www.squawka.com/news/reine-a...gsters-set-to-feature-at-u17-world-cup/486886
Looking forward to this u17 world cup with Adelaïde and Willock

I'll try and watch it if I can, but it looks exciting this year. Hinds and Mavididi are also playing for England so that will be interesting.

It will leave us a tad depleted for next weeks UYL game v Bayern. Malen also won't be available, so Fortune should get his shot upfront for the U19s with Nketiah on the bench probably. Will be another chance to see Reiss Nelson aswell.

 

[MutableEarth]

http://player.arsenal.com/matches/g818177/video/6869/under-18s-v-leicester-h

Good finish from Malen. Dragomir with a nice pass for the 2nd.

Really like the look of Tabi in the short clips he's in. Composed on the ball and good at winning it back.

EDIT: Jeorge Bird's written an article on him:

https://t.co/rfQxktr9Rh

 

[Wrighty4eva]

Tell you what that Fortune looks a real talent every time he gets the ball it looks like he can make something happen , and he has a good height on him also....

 

[Nyctophobia]

I had no idea Henry is doing a coaching job for our youth teams, well that's good; was hoping he'd be a full-time coach with us after he stopped playing anyway, maybe eventually hopefully.

 

[kofigunner]

Kaylen Hinds scored from a Chris Willock cross for the England U17s as they drew 1-1 with Guinea. I actually watched a bit of it and was impressed with Willock especially. Edwards from Tottenham seemed pretty good too.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...17-Young-Lions-point-17-World-Cup-opener.html

 

[kofigunner]

Jeff bossing the game. France u17 vs New Zealand u17. The boy has skills.

 

[GoonerJeeves]

France beating the kiwis 6-1.

 

[hydrofluoric acid]

How did Unbelievable Jeff play?

 

[celestis]

Not sure if this applies here.


Jeorge Bird
‏@jeorgebird
Mikel Arteta coached Arsenal U16s today. Definitely seems to be gearing towards a coaching career once he retires.


Happy to hear this, I really want this guy to contribute to the club once he hangs up his boots, really intelligent player.

Could he be a future Arsenal coach ?