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Sept 26, 2006 15:17:29 GMT -1
Post by GeoFox on Sept 26, 2006 15:17:29 GMT -1
Have the board done anything whatsoever with regard to the reserves? We NEED competitive reserve games because a) its too big a jump from the academy to the first team and b) to keep players fit and sharp.
Ideally we should be able to ship the players who aren't performing well into the reserves and replace them with ones who have put a bit of effort into the reserve games and actually look like they might so something in the first team. So just what are the players whoaren't in the first team doing with themselves apart from being part of a relentless rotation system to improve fitness and be sharper? The only way it will happen is through competitive reserve games and not meaningless stuff on the training ground.
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Sept 26, 2006 15:33:02 GMT -1
Post by leicesterlass on Sept 26, 2006 15:33:02 GMT -1
Not as far as I know, some people say that games have been taking place behind closed doors but I'm not sure as I know that no fans have been told about the games.
I agree with everything you say Geo, and if they haven't already the board need to sort this out urgently.
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Sept 26, 2006 15:34:02 GMT -1
Post by leicesterlass on Sept 26, 2006 15:34:02 GMT -1
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Sept 26, 2006 15:35:34 GMT -1
Post by leicesterlass on Sept 26, 2006 15:35:34 GMT -1
From Sky Blues MAD: (So City = Coventry ) LEICESTER CITY RESERVES 3-3 COVENTRY CITY RESERVES BY KEV MONKS Coventry City Reserves scored three excellent goals in a friendly at Leicester City this lunch-time. Alan Cork was able to field a very experienced side for this game at Leicester's training ground. The opening exchanges were tight with Isaac Osbourne having the only real effort with a long ranger that flew wide in the 12th minute. City took the lead in the 21st minute. Dele Adebola raced out of defence,shrugged off a marker and unselfishly squared for Kevin Thornton to stroke into the net from ten yards. Two minutes later, more good work from Adebola played in Thornton once more. This time,the young Irishman's shot struck the far post with the keeper well beaten. The home side drew level in the 37th minute when Momo Sila rose to head in a corner after some hesitancy from Gonzalez. Two minutes later,City went straight up the other end. Ryan Lynch cut inside and thundered a twenty yarder into the top of the net at the far post. On the stroke of half-time,a mistake in the Sky Blues defence fell for Elvis Hammond to poke the ball past the advancing Gonzalez. Leicester had the early pressure in the opening exchanges in the second half. Dele Adebola was forced to clear off his line from a Danny Tiatto 50th minute free kick but ten minutes later, Elvis Hammond raced into the penalty area. The former Fulham youngster went down under a challenge from Ryan Lynch but got up to score from the resulting penalty. Back came the Sky Blues and with twenty minutes left. Isaac Osbourne and Thornton worked well to lay the ball back to Don Hutchison who smashed a thirty yarder high into the net with a strike that was equally good if not better than his goal at Leeds United last season. David McNamee looked comfortable at the back whilst the experience of Hutchison, Cameron and Adebola in midfield ensured that City left with a point and remain unbeaten in eight consecutive matches. Goals Thornton (21),Sila (36),Lynch (39),Hammond (44. & 60),Hutchison (70) Team Gonzalez,Whing,Lynch,Osbourne,McNamee,Heath,Gooding,Cameron,Adebola,Thornton,Hut chison SNU Belford,Hildreth,Ashraf,Francis.
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Sept 26, 2006 15:40:13 GMT -1
Post by GeoFox on Sept 26, 2006 15:40:13 GMT -1
Well its good to see they are doing something at least. Hopefully such games come around as often as the old reserve games did, though why they are behind closed doors, I don't know. I think the old system was good - we could have our reserves playing games which mattered because they were in a league and agaisnt decent opposition (Chelsea reserves ain't bad!!). I think the removal of the competitive element will harm us but I'mnot sure competing in a local league will be at a high enough level.
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Sept 26, 2006 15:42:44 GMT -1
Post by leicesterlass on Sept 26, 2006 15:42:44 GMT -1
But I guess anything is better than nothing, all other clubs will be in the same predicament as ourselves though!
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Sept 26, 2006 15:48:04 GMT -1
Post by GeoFox on Sept 26, 2006 15:48:04 GMT -1
uh huh...am I the only one who sees the solution to be forming another say Midlands reserve league of teams not included in the Reserves Premier League...? Dunno who can make it happen though.
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Sept 26, 2006 15:51:26 GMT -1
Post by leicesterlass on Sept 26, 2006 15:51:26 GMT -1
uh huh...am I the only one who sees the solution to be forming another say Midlands reserve league of teams not included in the Reserves Premier League...? Dunno who can make it happen though. That's the logical and perhaps only solution to be honest. And I too don't have a clue who'd be able to sort it out.
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Sept 26, 2006 17:46:44 GMT -1
Post by Bobcat Robinson on Sept 26, 2006 17:46:44 GMT -1
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