eddie Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Isn't it great that even though we have a board prepared to invest where it is needed, there is a huge effort to 'do things honestly' by bringing promising youngsters through and teaching them how to play, our first-team coaches are involved throughout and we have a thoroughly professional set-up that is the envy of most clubs. The gumps, on the other hand, are today bemoaning the fact that FFP has unfairly shackled them because "Man City can spend 30 million on a player and we (they) can't" (I kid you not). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 The Scarlet Pimpernel, (did you rescue anyone from France today?) Enjoyed the song, very well spotted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Heard the winning penalty was a Rabona from Santos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.AlbansRam Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Heard the winning penalty was a Rabona from Santos? with a name like Alefe Santos I expect rabonas, rainbow flicks and Maradonas every match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakesidepair Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I was there last night too and it was my first time at st georges. Clocked the drive at one mile long from entrance to the pitch. The pitches look superb, esp the one for England practice. Same turf and pitch dimensions as Wembley. Looks fantastic set up. What is so nice for me as a supporter, is that I take my 12 y o lad to matches and just like last night there are no heirs and graces. The management team mingle, pass pleasantries, first teamers often there watching u 21s and its all got a good vibe about it. No one seems up their own a***.my mates just cannot believe how friendly and accessible the club is and that the opportunities for kids to watch affordably, and be a mascot, walk out with the team, flag bearer etc aren't sold to the highest bidder. Fingers crossed eh that dcfc stick to the formula. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scarlet Pimpernel Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 The Scarlet Pimpernel, (did you rescue anyone from France today?) Enjoyed the song, very well spotted. Just back.........ooh la la was that a day............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Hi Lakesidepair, I thought the drive was a mile long but I did not think that anyone would believe it. Thanks for confirming it. I think that the atmosphere is unique at the U21 matches. Simmo said hello to my friend who had never seen Simmo up close. My friend was flabbergasted. The match was played in such a good spirit that it is difficult to do it justice. A great night to see how matches should be played. The Sunderland families and fans were outstanding and their coach was a really nice guy. He talked to his players in such a sensible manner, I was well impressed. I will be honest, if I was Steve McClaren, I would have stayed at home or in the building that overlooked the pitch. They are his players and he seems so thrilled and proud of them it restores your confidence in human beings. Lakesidepair is my proof that I am not on something. I think that this side has lost only one in eleven. They are becoming professional footballers in the old sense of the word.COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Hi Srg,Heard the winning penalty was a Rabona from Santos?There was something peculiar about the way that he kicked it but I cannot confirm that it was a rabona. Would love to see it on video. Santos had a couple of players on toast. I think that training with Ibe is maybe doing something. The only thing that was missing was a devastating cutting edge. Would be nice to get a home draw in the next round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuff264 Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Home to stoke according to twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JW- Posted January 10, 2015 Author Share Posted January 10, 2015 Out of curiosity, why was the game played at St. George's park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Stoke already beaten us this season but could be adifferent story this time. In the League 2 we have to plat at least four games at the IPro. This was the U21s Cup so that rule did not count. too late to book Alfreton so nice day out for the U21s at St George's which I am sure that they enjoyed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Have you got the full draw for the last 8 Shuff264.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuff264 Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 No but the 8 teams through are Derby Stoke Reading Huddersfield Newcastle Watford With two games left to play Blackburn v Villa Southampton v Norwich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Thanks Shuff 264. Much appreciated, Rampage. Southampton and Newcastle are the teams to avoid before the final then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Thanks Shuff 264. Much appreciated, Rampage. Southampton and Newcastle are the teams to avoid before the final then. Norwich won it last year I think or was that the U18 cup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Hopefully they put some on at the iPro again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JW- Posted January 10, 2015 Author Share Posted January 10, 2015 Norwich always seem to do well in the youth competitions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JW- Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share Posted January 12, 2015 Derby County ?@dcfcofficial 6m6 minutes ago Derby, England STARTING 11: Roos, Ssewankambo, Sharpe, Freeman, Rawson, T Naylor, McDonald, Guy, Bennett, Bunjaku, Calero Derby County ?@dcfcofficial 7m7 minutes ago Derby, England SUBSTITUTES: Lowe, Barnes, Hendrie, Vernam, Zanzala Would rather see Lowe start instead of Freeman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivo_knoflicek Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Derby County ?@dcfcofficial 6m6 minutes ago Derby, England STARTING 11: Roos, Ssewankambo, Sharpe, Freeman, Rawson, T Naylor, McDonald, Guy, Bennett, Bunjaku, Calero Derby County ?@dcfcofficial 7m7 minutes ago Derby, England SUBSTITUTES: Lowe, Barnes, Hendrie, Vernam, Zanzala Would rather see Lowe start instead of Freeman. Shop window, perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteroseram Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Shop window, perhaps? For T naylor and Freeman maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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