Comments on: Youth Cup report and player ratings: An Arsenal team that scores four and wins

By: AlexAxe

AlexAxe — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:23:30 +0000

Not sure that this is true:), but thanks for a post.
Have a nice day

By: Alexander, Norway

Alexander, Norway — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:29:20 +0000

To Sniff: Håvard Nordtveit is playing in the Norwegian Premier League for Lillestrøm, who is now coached by former Man Utd- and Blackburn defender Henning Berg. One of the most talented coaches in Norway, he fielded a team against mighty Rosenborg this evening with a team consisting of four 17-18 year olds.

Nordtveit is a regular so far, and according to myself and experts he has taken the league VERY well. He is actually playing right back as they have to monsters and former (/current) norwegian internationals there, but I believe he played central in matchday two.

So there is no need to worry about Nordtveit. He is looking absolutely brilliant. Steady, very difficult to get past, and is also surprisingly efficient on the ball (not like ordinary teenage centre halves). A future international for sure, and for Arsenal, no question.

By: pat pending

pat pending — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:29:21 +0000

Enjoyment of the game was pretty much spoiled by the behavior of Jay Emmanuel Thomas. He obviously believes his own publicity and wandered around, literally walking or standing most of the time, as though everyone else should pass to him and then him, and only him would do something special. In variably when he did get the ball he then tried some showboating which came to nothing. The rest of the team worked hard to great effect but, jeez, this guy, the captain, was disgraceful. It culminated in an obnoxious episode where rather than shake the hand of a city player at the final whistle he put six fingers up in front of his face and turned his back on the city player. The ref saw it and booked him, even though the agem had finished. This guy is a complete prat and we don’t want him as Arsenal with an attitude like that.

By: Nelson Vivas

Nelson Vivas — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:17:48 +0000

Did the visting Spuds fan Mr Repesh really say that they only mention the Mighty Arsenal if they’re playing us or if we’re losing? I find this extremley difficult to believe, your obsession with all things red and white is hilariously famous

By: Mikeee

Mikeee — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 21:28:33 +0000

“15 months after our stunning win against Arsenal’s school team, the Spurs club shop are proud to present a thrilling DVD of our incredible first half win at Manchester United.” Get it here:

http://tinyurl.com/spudsdvd

By: Sniff

Sniff — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 11:54:45 +0000

Yep, great report.

I am particularly interested in the development of Kyle Bartley. Sounds very promising.

What has happened to Nordveit? I remember reading he went back to Norway on loan…?

I also think Coquelin will make the first team before JET.

By: hugh janus

hugh janus — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:04:53 +0000

Firmly believe that JET is going to be a hell of a player in the future. Watched the guy’s ability being appreciated in he past year. From virtual sweeper throw midfield to playing in hole in less than a year. This guys got such potential, an absolutely outstanding all round player that is a club that will get the best out of him. Still very young but what potential>>

By: d repesh

d repesh — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:40:53 +0000

As a visiting spurs fan who watched the game as my mates son plays for Citeh it was sad and childish to see adults joining in imbeclic chants of the kids. Strange also bcos as a season ticket holder at the Lane we dont refer to you unless we play you or your losing at half time.
Thought Watts Thomas Coquelin and OShea had stand out games but Citeh were poor in the 1st half maybe nerves and pressure were the cause. Still think Amoo and Ecclestone will cause problems for your full-backs.

By: balala

balala — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:03:39 +0000

good play from the kids! happy 4 them

By: Gienini Dar

Gienini Dar — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:09:52 +0000

Thanks Goodplaya. The report was really useful, and like Smeiter above, I love the writing style of your reporting friend. From many youth reports, Coquelin is going to be a great aquisition. One question though, why doesn’t Bould work with the first team’s back five? They look like they use some lessons in dfending.