The Bluebirds Academy and DVP thread...

[Blue in the Face]

Re: The Bluebirds Academy and DVP thread...

He was the only sub because of a host of injuries (three crocks were sitting next to me in the stand) and the fact that Academy players couldn't be used because of a game against the Wurzels the following morning.

Thanks for the info Abbruzzese's injury has forced him out of the Welsh u21s unfortunately....
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PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY FOR UNDER-21S IN BANGOR

https://www.faw.cymru/en/news/preparations-underway-under-21s-bangor/?back=/en/news/&pos=2

Manager Rob Page has brought his Wales Under-21 squad together as the side trained on the North Wales coast ahead of two crucial qualifiers against Bosnia and Herzegovina (10 November) and Romania (14 November) that will be played at the VSM Bangor City FC Stadium.
Page has already made a couple of enforced changes to his squad following the withdrawal of Rhys Abbruzzese and Daniel James through injury, but welcomed Rhys Norrington-Davies and Alex Babos into the squad for a light training session on Monday afternoon. The side will now spend the next few days preparing for two home games as they look to build on a positive start.

Six points from their opening three away games ensured that there was a positive vibe in the camp as the players assembled at the team base, but Page and his staff will be well aware of the challenges ahead, as Bosnia and Herzegovina recently claimed an impressive 3-1 win over Portugal to move level on points with Wales in Group 8. Meanwhile, Romania currently top the group having enjoyed an undefeated start to their campaign.

Wales began their campaign with an resounding 3-0 win in Switzerland, and bounced back from a defeat against Portugal to beat Liechtenstein 3-1 last month. Leicester City striker George Thomas has scored three goals in as many games. “We've had three tough away games to kick this campaign off,” explained Thomas following his brace in Liechtenstein. “So we're very happy with six points, but now it's vital that we get six points from the two home games.”

WALES U21 SQUAD

GOALKEEPERS: Luke Pilling (Tranmere Rovers), Owen Evans (Wigan Athletic). DEFENDERS: Cola Dasilva (Chelsea), Rhys Norrington-Davies (Sheffield United), Cameron Coxe (Cardiff City), Chris Mepham (Brentford), Regan Poole (Manchester United – on loan at Northampton), Joe Rodon (Swansea City). MIDFIELDERS: Matthew Smith (Manchester City), Nathan Broadhead (Everton), Jack Evans (Swansea City), Mark Harris (Cardiff City), Joe Morrell (Bristol City – on loan at Cheltenham). FORWARDS: Tyler Roberts (West Bromwich Albion – on loan at Walsall), George Thomas (Leicester City), Rabbi Matondo (Manchester City), Alex Babos (Derby County), Harry Wilson (Liverpool).

Both qualifiers kick-off at 6pm and will be shown live on S4C Sgorio.

[jon1959]

Re: The Bluebirds Academy and DVP thread...

Tyrone Duffus to Hereford on loan until January:

http://www.herefordfc.co.uk/news-bulls-bring-in-bluebirds-youngster/

http://bullsnews.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/attacking-midfielder-duffus-joins.html

Good move?

[Barry Shitpeas]

Re: The Bluebirds Academy and DVP thread...

Cameron Coxe and Mark Harris starting for the U21s now.

[ccfc_is_my_life]

Re: The Bluebirds Academy and DVP thread...

If it gets a youngster real competitive experience, then great.

My concern is... yet again one of our players loaned out couldn't get League One / Two club interested. Hereford FC are in the Southern League Premier division - National League North/South is the division above, about that is the National League. About that is League Two.

So basically, he's going to a club in the seventh tier of the league structure,to a team who would need THREE promotions to get into the League proper.

He'll get competitive experience in real matches, sure, but at a poor quality level.

[the other bob wilson]

Re: The Bluebirds Academy and DVP thread...

Wales 1-0 down to Bosnia at half time in a close and hard fought game. Cameron Coxe is doing really well at right back, but probably has to share some responsibility for the goal - Mark Harris has done some good things on the left, but Wales are lacking a cutting edge at the moment.

As for Tyrone Duffus and his loan move, he's better than that level based on his recent performances for the Development team.

[jon1959]

Re: The Bluebirds Academy and DVP thread...

Wales 1-0 down to Bosnia at half time in a close and hard fought game. Cameron Coxe is doing really well at right back, but probably has to share some responsibility for the goal - Mark Harris has done some good things on the left, but Wales are lacking a cutting edge at the moment.

As for Tyrone Duffus and his loan move, he's better than that level based on his recent performances for the Development team.

We're going to win 4-3... we're going to win 4-3....

[Loramski]

Re: The Bluebirds Academy and DVP thread...

Tyrone Duffus to Hereford on loan until January:

http://www.herefordfc.co.uk/news-bulls-bring-in-bluebirds-youngster/

http://bullsnews.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/attacking-midfielder-duffus-joins.html

Good move?

A surprisingly low-level move for him, as others have said, but with our under-23 game next week being postponed it means we only have four games scheduled at that level before January 8th whereas Hereford have thirteen (including an FA Cup tie at Fleetwood) so there is some logic to sending him out now.

I'm not sure if it's been his choice or ours to play him at centre-half, we might find out now. I'm not aware of him playing there before he came to us. I haven't seen much of him but he looks like an excellent footballer who'd be comfortable in a number of positions.

Hereford may feel their defence needs shoring up after leaking a goal in their 15-1 cup win on Tuesday night (Jamie Bird got 2).

http://www.herefordtimes.com/sport/football/15648126.FOOTBALL__Bulls_boss_on_playing_his_son_in_County_Cup_match/

[ccfc_is_my_life]

Re: The Bluebirds Academy and DVP thread...

15-1?

Jesus... how many would Velikonja have got playing against Tenbury? If it only takes a second to score and there are 5400 seconds in a game ( plus injury time )...

[Loramski]

Re: The Bluebirds Academy and DVP thread...

15-1?

Jesus... how many would Velikonja have got playing against Tenbury? If it only takes a second to score and there are 5400 seconds in a game ( plus injury time )...

I hope you're sitting down because I've got some bad news for you. Velikonja needs surgery on his knee and is out for the season. Sorry I had to be the one to break it to you, I was expecting Mike to make an announcement and have it as a sticky.

[Nemo]

Re: The Bluebirds Academy and DVP thread...

If it gets a youngster real competitive experience, then great.

My concern is... yet again one of our players loaned out couldn't get League One / Two club interested. Hereford FC are in the Southern League Premier division - National League North/South is the division above, about that is the National League. About that is League Two.

So basically, he's going to a club in the seventh tier of the league structure,to a team who would need THREE promotions to get into the League proper.

He'll get competitive experience in real matches, sure, but at a poor quality level.

Isn't it now the case that loan transfers between football league clubs are no longer permitted outside the formal transfer windows? So any loan at this time of year could only be to a non-league club. Doesn't mean that clubs at a higher level wouldn't be interested in him. Maybe he'll go somewhere else in January.

[ccfc_is_my_life]

Re: The Bluebirds Academy and DVP thread...

Isn't it now the case that loan transfers between football league clubs are no longer permitted outside the formal transfer windows? So any loan at this time of year could only be to a non-league club. Doesn't mean that clubs at a higher level wouldn't be interested in him. Maybe he'll go somewhere else in January.

Good spot. Even so, Hereford FC are still several divisions below League Two - surely even doing something like bumping him up to train with first team would aid his development more than this loan?

[Cyncoed Slumdog]

Re: The Bluebirds Academy and DVP thread...

In case anybody intended watching the U23's v Coventry tomorrow, it's postponed.

https://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news/2017/november/u23--city-vs.-coventry-city-moved/

[Blue in the Face]

Re: The Bluebirds Academy and DVP thread...

Harries and Coxe playing for the u21s Vs Romania.

Really good start to the game. High tempo.

Live on S4C

[the other bob wilson]

Re: The Bluebirds Academy and DVP thread...

Harries and Coxe playing for the u21s Vs Romania.

Really good start to the game. High tempo.

Live on S4C

Watched the first half and thought Romania would go on to win based on the way they finished the first forty five minutes. However, I was pleased initially when I checked at half time against Panama and heard that the match finished 0-0 - my mood changed a few seconds later when the radio announcer said that Romania had two players sent off in the second half!

Anyway, City's Under 18s are in action against Coventry this morning (11.30 kick off) - for some reason, the game is being played at Dragon Park, Newport.

[Loramski]

Re: The Bluebirds Academy and DVP thread...

I'm not sure if it's been his choice or ours to play him at centre-half, we might find out now. I'm not aware of him playing there before he came to us. I haven't seen much of him but he looks like an excellent footballer who'd be comfortable in a number of positions.

To answer my own question, Tyrone Duffus played in central midfield today on his debut for Hereford. Got two goals and the man-of-the-match award in a 5-0 win.