Harry Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Few comments about tonight... Maybe it would have been a good idea to tell all the security on the gates that there was a match on and that people would be attending. I spoke to 7 of them on different entrances and non of them had a clue about to night. A few said....'that's normal, we never get told anything'. I'm certainly glad more people didn't turn up, as the organisation seemed very unprofessional. On the plus side....ease of entrance through turnstiles. So much more space. Comfy chairs, plenty of leg room. Pints poured in advance....was shocked at some of the prices though, especially for a coke. Great view of the pitch, although some in the lower Dolman were complaining. I sat in the lower Dolman....when anything was announced you cannot decipher anything. Everything bounces around the Stadium with an echo...I couldn't understand one word. Perhaps, it was just where I sat. Other than that...Great :-) Oh....and we have some really talented U18's....especially whoever played No.2 Tonight. The number 2 was Opanin Edwards. I agree, he looked good. Overall it all looks very impressive but will obviously need a few weeks worth of finishing touches. But looked great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 The number 2 was Opanin Edwards. I agree, he looked good. Overall it all looks very impressive but will obviously need a few weeks worth of finishing touches. But looked great. Who was the blonde lad in midfield, number 7? Bossed the first half with a superb range of short and long passes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 The number 2 was Opanin Edwards. I agree, he looked good. Overall it all looks very impressive but will obviously need a few weeks worth of finishing touches. But looked great. Cheers for that 'Harry'...tried getting a team sheet to no avail. And couldn't decipher a thing from the tannoy. I was quiet impressed with our first half performance. Some decent play and players....the only player who looked out of place was the no.11 up front. Second half was disjointed after the substitutions. Nice to see us playing 352 as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Who was the blonde lad in midfield, number 7? Bossed the first half with a superb range of short and long passes. That was George Dowling....he's a great talent imho. Played for the U21's as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Who was the blonde lad in midfield, number 7? Bossed the first half with a superb range of short and long passes.Stand out player for me. Was all over the pitch chasing down balls making tackles. He has a very sharp first touch and an accurate pass. He can go real far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted August 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 That was George Dowling....he's a great talent imho. Played for the U21's as well. The number 7 blondie was Henry Spalding. George Dowling was the number 10 playing just behind the striker. According to the teamsheet at least?! 11 was Elijah Chilekwa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 The number 7 blondie was Henry Spalding. George Dowling was the number 10 playing just behind the striker. According to the teamsheet at least?! 11 was Elijah Chilekwa. Looks like I got my Blondes mixed up fella :-) Although no.7 sure looked like George Dowling to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrizzleRed Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 David Lloyd certainly announced it was George Dowling when he went off before the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Unless he's done his hair, Henry Spalding isn't blonde! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Looks like I got my Blondes mixed up fella :-) Although no.7 sure looked like George Dowling to me Can I be pedantic and point out that women are blonde and men are blond. Oh, and just to add, I've enjoyed reading everyone's reports about tonight and it's made me even keener to see the new stuff myself on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted August 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 David Lloyd certainly announced it was George Dowling when he went off before the end. I'd left before the end so completely unsure now. The teamsheet I had certainly said Spalding 7 and Dowling 10. Not surprised if that was incorrect though?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Mods, could you create a new post about the game and move the match discussion into it please? It's good to discuss the kids, but there is a lot more talk about that than about the stadium, and I fear that feedback would possibly get a little lost in the debate....rendering the original intention somewhat moot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Has been requested to move all the match related discussion to this new thread to prevent it from being lost in stadium discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redman91bcfc Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Only stayed until HT but thought each of the starting 11 seemed very comfortable on the ball and happy to receive it under pressure. Also both wing backs look like good prospects and exceptionally quick. Also, am I right in thinking that Danny Coles was sat a few seats down from Tinnion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Do they play a 532/352 like the first team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Do they play a 532/352 like the first team? Yes they do mate....and very comfortable they looked at it as well. The two wing backs were full of energy and excellent....especially the no.2. Like the first team this season, the front two found it a little difficult to create clear chances. I was actually more impressed with our under 18's than our U21's.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Yes they do mate....and very comfortable they looked at it as well. The two wing backs were full of energy and excellent....especially the no.2. Like the first team this season, the front two found it a little difficult to create clear chances. I was actually more impressed with our under 18's than our U21's.... Interesting, if that's the "Bristol City" identity now then I like it being something which is played at all levels. I'm not surprised our u18s look better, was always going to be the case that it took a couple of years after the reshuffle with Anton/Tinnion coming on board. People very quick to criticise the base level "results" of our youth teams but I'm a strong believer that the result doesn't matter THAT much up until first team level. Obviously it's better if they're getting wins, but I believe game time and decision making development are priority - I sound a bit like S'OD there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candygram for mongo Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Did anyone see Carlos Anton there? Heard he has left the club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Who was the lad who took the corner for the first goal? Excellent delivery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Interesting, if that's the "Bristol City" identity now then I like it being something which is played at all levels. I'm not surprised our u18s look better, was always going to be the case that it took a couple of years after the reshuffle with Anton/Tinnion coming on board. People very quick to criticise the base level "results" of our youth teams but I'm a strong believer that the result doesn't matter THAT much up until first team level. Obviously it's better if they're getting wins, but I believe game time and decision making development are priority - I sound a bit like S'OD there! I agree completely....tbh....it wasn't until we started making subs, that the team lost their shape a little....a few individual possession errors etc. I thought the first half eleven looked a very good outfit together. I was sat on the touchline and it was great to hear their communication and spirit. Not afraid to boss and mix it either. Who was the lad who took the corner for the first goal? Excellent delivery Dowling...imho...our best prospect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bs4Red Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 George Dowling was number 7 and if there was anyone to put your money on making it. It's him, a real class act. Dominated for the first half last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Dowling is very highly rated by numerous folk. I've only seen him for part of the Brislington game, so can't really comment. Although less than 20 minutes viewing is serious scouting from what I'm led to believe! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillies Downs Leeds Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 George Dowling was the best player first half against Taunton the other week. From what I have seen of him he looks to have improved past Joe Morrell who was seen as the brightest prospect coming through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 EPPP will no doubt see him hoovered up by a Cat 1 academy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshy Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Can I be pedantic and point out that women are blonde and men are blond. Oh, and just to add, I've enjoyed reading everyone's reports about tonight and it's made me even keener to see the new stuff myself on Saturday. Nice one Robbo. I seem to remember reading in one of my Bill Bryson books that it is the only adjective in the English language which has a different spelling for the male and female usage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redarmy1974 Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 George Dowling was the best player first half against Taunton the other week. From what I have seen of him he looks to have improved past Joe Morrell who was seen as the brightest prospect coming through. Do you not get to watch the u21s much ??? George Dowling has not gone past Joe Morrell,Joe best player against Taunton you say ??? did you not see if him Losing possession most of the first half in that game he was poor . Lets not forget in George Dowlings attempts to get a pro contract this year, he refused to sign a scholar up until the last min!! Inbetween this he went on trial at varies clubs who may I add all thought he was not worth the compo hence he came back to us with his tail between his legs and signed his scholar . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candygram for mongo Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Do you not get to watch the u21s much ??? George Dowling has not gone past Joe Morrell,Joe best player against Taunton you say ??? did you not see if him Losing possession most of the first half in that game he was poor . Lets not forget in George Dowlings attempts to get a pro contract this year, he refused to sign a scholar up until the last min!! Inbetween this he went on trial at varies clubs who may I add all thought he was not worth the compo hence he came back to us with his tail between his legs and signed his scholar . what do you know about Carlos Anton leaving??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redarmy1974 Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Carlos is very much still with the Academy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bs4Red Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Do you not get to watch the u21s much ??? George Dowling has not gone past Joe Morrell,Joe best player against Taunton you say ??? did you not see if him Losing possession most of the first half in that game he was poor . Lets not forget in George Dowlings attempts to get a pro contract this year, he refused to sign a scholar up until the last min!! Inbetween this he went on trial at varies clubs who may I add all thought he was not worth the compo hence he came back to us with his tail between his legs and signed his scholar . This couldn't be more incorrect. He is on a pro contract and was offered multiple contracts by the clubs he went on trial with a chose to stay with city after an improved offer from the club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candygram for mongo Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Carlos is very much still with the Academy Is he still u18's manager? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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