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Everton Youth Teams Thread

blueloon said:
Just to add a bit to your comments without repeating, like you I was mainly interested in how the younger players performed. Roman Quintyne , at 16 looked like he has the makings of a decent right back , lots of speed going forward , good interplay on the right but able to defend too.

I’m less certain about Rafael Garcia as a starter after his 60 mins . Weve seen him mainly in little cameos, coming on for the last 20 mins , speedy, buzzing, harassing defenders causing problems, a live wire. But he seems to lack composure and a final ball. He hasn’t started many games and I thought that maybe after his long injuries we were easing him back, but I wonder if the coaches see him as a “ finisher” rather than a “starter”, someone who can come on for the last 20 minutes, run at a tiring defence , create a buzz.
As well as 3or 4 impressive through balls, Metcalfe’s ability to last the 90 mins was commendable , he paced himself really well. I wrote in my match comments about him being eased off the ball for their goal, heh ho, he’ll get stronger .

After that performance I’d be tempted to include Metcalfe in the starting lineup for the Youth Cup match , but 2 matches in four days may be a bit much for a schoolboy, so he’ll likely be on the bench with Garcia , with Welch and Price returning to replace Kristensen and Dobbin from the Chelsea match -unless he was taken off as a precaution I can’t see Dobbin starting unfortunately.
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our youngsters generally all look like skinny weaklings for some reason.
 
mightymoyes said:
our youngsters generally all look like skinny weaklings for some reason.
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Indeed, tis the modern trend. If you stood Metcalfe, Price, Butterfield and Whitaker in a line with bags over their heads you’d likely have trouble telling them apart. In fairness though they are all a decent height already and at 16 and 17 have time to fill out and grow in strength and height. And they are all skillful players, I’d be more worried if we had a group of muscular giants who battered kids their own age then faded out at 21 when others caught up.
 
catcherintherye said:
I didn't have a lot of time last night, but a few thoughts on some aspects of the game.

Firstly it's great to see 2 schoolboys involved. Jensen Metcalfe starting is particularly impressive and is someone I have spoken about for a while, as he was well regarded by both Everton and England.

In terms of barometers, playing for the 23's as an under 16 is a big one. In recent years I can only really think of Ledson, Kenny, Dowell and Astley who have done it over the last 10 years. All of them will have very decent careers in the game, even if none of them will be for Everton, although they may have brought Everton in around 10m quid in fees, so not bad at all.

I thought the little move he did in the lead up to the penalty was fantastic too. He takes the ball in a tough area, gets his head, and plays a brilliant pass through. It was a great moment. What you also see in the 2nd half, is a couple of times he loses it cheaply as he's not quite big enough yet. That will come though.

If you look in midfield, we have done very well recently. You have Metcalfe under 16 & Butterfield, Price, Onyango & Jagne (under 17s) when they made their debuts for the under 23's. We are clearly producing players in that area of the pitch. It's interesting that Metcalfe plays, I do wonder if Price and potentially Butterfield are now training with the 1st team squad?

It was also nice to see Jagne play. The thing I'd note, is he looks an enormous lad for his age. Very powerrfully built, but has probably needed a season to acclimatise to the urroundings, hopefully he does well going into the next season.
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blueloon said:
Just to add a bit to your comments without repeating, like you I was mainly interested in how the younger players performed. Roman Quintyne , at 16 looked like he has the makings of a decent right back , lots of speed going forward , good interplay on the right but able to defend too.

I’m less certain about Rafael Garcia as a starter after his 60 mins . Weve seen him mainly in little cameos, coming on for the last 20 mins , speedy, buzzing, harassing defenders causing problems, a live wire. But he seems to lack composure and a final ball. He hasn’t started many games and I thought that maybe after his long injuries we were easing him back, but I wonder if the coaches see him as a “ finisher” rather than a “starter”, someone who can come on for the last 20 minutes, run at a tiring defence , create a buzz.
As well as 3or 4 impressive through balls, Metcalfe’s ability to last the 90 mins was commendable , he paced himself really well. I wrote in my match comments about him being eased off the ball for their goal, heh ho, he’ll get stronger .

After that performance I’d be tempted to include Metcalfe in the starting lineup for the Youth Cup match , but 2 matches in four days may be a bit much for a schoolboy, so he’ll likely be on the bench with Garcia , with Welch and Price returning to replace Kristensen and Dobbin from the Chelsea match -unless he was taken off as a precaution I can’t see Dobbin starting unfortunately.
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Who was the young player who emerged and did well at RB in either u18s or u23s in the last couple of weeks?

Wasnt Quintyne...was it Metcalfe or someone else with a name beginning with 'M' ?

Sounded like he could be someone who could start in the u23s next season with John then able to go on loan?
 
Zatara said:
Who was the young player who emerged and did well at RB in either u18s or u23s in the last couple of weeks?

Wasnt Quintyne...was it Metcalfe or someone else with a name beginning with 'M' ?

Sounded like he could be someone who could start in the u23s next season with John then able to go on loan?
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Mallon I think your on about
 
Zatara said:
Who was the young player who emerged and did well at RB in either u18s or u23s in the last couple of weeks?

Wasnt Quintyne...was it Metcalfe or someone else with a name beginning with 'M' ?

Sounded like he could be someone who could start in the u23s next season with John then able to go on loan?
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Mallon, he's 17.
 

catcherintherye said:
I didn't have a lot of time last night, but a few thoughts on some aspects of the game.

Firstly it's great to see 2 schoolboys involved. Jensen Metcalfe starting is particularly impressive and is someone I have spoken about for a while, as he was well regarded by both Everton and England.

In terms of barometers, playing for the 23's as an under 16 is a big one. In recent years I can only really think of Ledson, Kenny, Dowell and Astley who have done it over the last 10 years. All of them will have very decent careers in the game, even if none of them will be for Everton, although they may have brought Everton in around 10m quid in fees, so not bad at all.

I thought the little move he did in the lead up to the penalty was fantastic too. He takes the ball in a tough area, gets his head, and plays a brilliant pass through. It was a great moment. What you also see in the 2nd half, is a couple of times he loses it cheaply as he's not quite big enough yet. That will come though.

If you look in midfield, we have done very well recently. You have Metcalfe under 16 & Butterfield, Price, Onyango & Jagne (under 17s) when they made their debuts for the under 23's. We are clearly producing players in that area of the pitch. It's interesting that Metcalfe plays, I do wonder if Price and potentially Butterfield are now training with the 1st team squad?

It was also nice to see Jagne play. The thing I'd note, is he looks an enormous lad for his age. Very powerrfully built, but has probably needed a season to acclimatise to the urroundings, hopefully he does well going into the next season.
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Think Connolly also played as an under 16. Another player who will have a good career all be it lower down the leagues.
 
Zatara said:
Who do you think for u18s and u23s right backs next season?

Seems like were well stocked with Digne, Nkounkou and Small at left back but need a complete production line at right back...
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Mallon has impressed every time I see him.. what really stands out is his size (strong) , quick (enough) and mostly can cross (lists as a strength)... deffo got my eye on him
 

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