Fulham u18 5 CFC u18's 0 Video Highlights

[Mr-ska]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=igAR94fp_oo

[tommy]

The 4th goal was a peach

[Jamie88]

Pat Roberts just looks insanely good for someone of his age. I genuinely think it'll be a miracle if we manage to keep hold of him after the age of 19-20

[Mr-ska]

Im hoping our new financial security means we dont have to let our more promising youngsters go.  The Under 18's look so strong.  Id be disappointed if we dont bring at least 4 or 5 through to our first team squad.

Chelsea's defence looked woeful..

[Jamie88]

Im hoping our new financial security means we dont have to let our more promising youngsters go.  The Under 18's look so strong.  Id be disappointed if we dont bring at least 4 or 5 through to our first team squad.

Chelsea's defence looked woeful..

Yeah, but it happens doesnt it.. Every time there is a youngster who really stands out, if a top 4 club goes in for them its almost unpreventable get them to stay and sign another contract..

[cmg]

Pat Roberts frightens me every time I see him play.
It's frightening to think what he could become if he continues to improve. It's also frightening to think of the clubs out there who know all about him.
Still, it must help to have his Dad playing inside him in the 10 jersey!

Talking of Maumer Tankovic (he's not really his dad - I was joking OK?), I see he came on as sub for the u21s against Villa and hit the bar and then laid on a goal for Cauley Woodrow. I believe Woodrow is still qualified for u18s, too. Interesting times.

[jmh]

Pat Roberts just looks insanely good for someone of his age. I genuinely think it'll be a miracle if we manage to keep hold of him after the age of 19-20

Forgive my ignorance, but which one is he?

[cmg]

Pat Roberts just looks insanely good for someone of his age. I genuinely think it'll be a miracle if we manage to keep hold of him after the age of 19-20

Forgive my ignorance, but which one is he?

He's the little no. 7

Magics his way through the defence to set up the third. Scores the fifth.

[Rhys Lightning 63]

Note how for the 5th goal, as soon as the keeper caught the ball from the corner, we offered an immediate option for the counter attack. The first teamers could learn something from this lot

[Mr-ska]

Note how for the 5th goal, as soon as the keeper caught the ball from the corner, we offered an immediate option for the counter attack. The first teamers could learn something from this lot

I agree.. plus getting bodies in the box when counter attacking!

[Burt]

Loved the goalie howler for 2-0...

[CurryForMario]

Can't wait to see Dembele in action for the first team!

[Mr-ska]

How old is Dembele..  i was told he's only 16.  Biggest 16 year old ive seen.

[SouthfieldWhite]

It's an exciting team, and Pat Roberts impressed me first time I saw him and have been raving about him for some time, but he has to keep his feet on the ground, which I'm sure he will
There are others in the u18s who also will have a chance of making it in the first team, but its a massive step up and I'm sure they will be given a chance when / if they are ready

I'm going to watch the u18s away to Crystal Palace on Saturday so looking forward to that

[SG]

It's an exciting team, and Pat Roberts impressed me first time I saw him and have been raving about him for some time, but he has to keep his feet on the ground, which I'm sure he will
There are others in the u18s who also will have a chance of making it in the first team, but its a massive step up and I'm sure they will be given a chance when / if they are ready

I'm going to watch the u18s away to Crystal Palace on Saturday so looking forward to that

Yourself and ElGreenio seem to know more about these young lads than most so I am grateful for any updates. The U21 team on Monday night against Villa was all young lads (many of whom were in the U18 team last season) together with Briggs and Etheridge. As it is the club's stated intention according to Huw Jennings of having 40% of the first team squad of 25 made up of academy players in 2014, a good proportion of these lads have to be lined up as first team prospects.