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The OS have moved quicker than before and announced our new first year intake, so thought I might as well create the new thread. Hasn't quite been the exciting summer of international youth football but interesting stuff happening nonetheless. With England getting to the semi-final of the World Cup containing a lot of players from England's first successful year group in a long time (93s) we look forward to being able to supplement those with the highly successful 97 age group and the equally or arguably more talented 99/00 age groups, to hopefully have a very successful future.
Also, the other big talking point is the moving of English talent to the European leagues, which will hopefully prove to be very beneficial to the country, as players are finally cottoning on to the fact that regardless of how good you are chances are few and far between in a league awash with money, and little patience. For us Veljkovic was probably the first example of that, though a foreign player moving to another country to seek chances isn't that surprising, and it so far appears to be a good decision as he went to the World Cup. But English players taking that step is a much bigger talking point and we have lost 2 talented in Bennetts and Madueke and it will be interesting to see how they develop, and whether the success of English players will give the managers/owners the kick up the arse they need to see the value in playing them rather than buying elsewhere. I'm sure everyone wishes them luck, as it will help us attract talented young players if they know their education here will lead them to professional career in the future.
In terms of youth football the u19 Euros will be starting on the 16th July with all of the England's games being televised by Sky. The team looks severely depleted and people are questioning the timing of such a tournament as a lot of the players are being taken on their clubs preseason tours. There is an argument that that an the u17 Euros should switch places so this does not happen again. The squad will be announced on Monday but right now it looks as though Tanganga will be our only representative. So it will be worth tuning in for that. There is still a good chance we can go deep into it, though with a lot of new faces ti will be interesting to see if they gel. This year is also a qualification for next years u20s World Cup so I think we need to get to the semis, as they will be another World Cup I'd expect us to win if we get there.
This thread primarily follows the u21’s, u18’s and other Spurs youth teams in the various competitions and tournaments throughout the season – the u18 league, u23 league, ‘UEFA Youth League’ for u19’s and the ‘Checkatrade Trophy’, . However, this thread is also for any Spurs youth team and if you have any information about u16 to lower that you feel is worthy of sharing then please post.
As the season goes on we will no doubt enter various competitions at various age groups, and they will be posted when they are known. Otherwise if you want the current arranged fixtures go to the Official Site.
There is a development squad game on the 23rd July against Enfield Town. I know there is another tournament we usually have abroad but I can't find it but someone will post in the thread as and when it appears. EDIT- http://www.stage-preparation-bretagne.com/fr/le-tournoi-europeen-des-centres-u21/
Let's hope there is some academy success this year and we can start bring some players through into the first team.
For reference this is the old thread http://www.spurscommunity.co.uk/index.php?threads/the-spurs-youth-thread-2017-2018.129353/
Development Squad
GK’s – Alfie Whiteman, Brandon Austin, Thomas Glover, Charlie Freeman, Jonathan De Bie
Defenders – Connor Ogilvie (LB/CB), (CB), Japhet Tanganga (CB), Jaden Brown (LB/CB), Tariq Hinds (RB/LB), Timothy Joel Eyoma (CB), Jonathan Toko Lema Dinzeyi (CB), Jamie Reynolds (CM/LWB),
Midfielders - Anthony Georgiou (LW/LB), Luke Amos (DM), Dylan Duncan (CM), , George Marsh (DM/CB), Jack Roles (CM/CAM), Tashan Oakley-Boothe (CM/AM)
Forwards - Shayon Harrison(S), Marcus Edwards (CAM/RW), Kazaiah Sterling(S), Sam Shashoua (W/AM), , Shilow Tracey (AM/W/S), Reo Griffiths (S)
Academy Year 2
GK : Joshua Oluwayemi
Defenders : Brooklyn Lyons-Foster (RB/CB/LB), Maxwell Statham (CB), Jubril Okedina(CB)
Midfield : Phoenix Patterson (CM/AM), Paris Maghoma (CM/AM),Oliver Skipp (CM/DM), Jamie Bowden (CM), Armando Shashoua (AM), Maximus Tainio (DM), Dilan Markanday (AM/W)
Forwards : Rodel Richards Jr (S), Jeremie Mukendi (S/RW), Elliot Thorpe (S/W/AM), Rayan Clarke (AM/W), Maurizio Pochettino (W)
Academy Year 1
GK : Kacper Kurylowicz (GK)
Defenders : Malachi Walcott (CB), Luis Binks (CB), Dennis Cirkin (LB)
Midfield : Harvey White (CM), Rafferty Pedder (CM/AM), Chay Cooper (AM),
Forwards: Enoch Asante (S), Troy Parrott (S/FW), J'Neill Bennett (W)
If I've missed anything or there is something incorrect or that needs to be added to the original post let me know and I will try and do it, otherwise, it's as you were posting below. Hopefully this year will be a lot more peaceful than the previous year as we all get a long in perfect harmony...fat chance. Enjoy!
Also, the other big talking point is the moving of English talent to the European leagues, which will hopefully prove to be very beneficial to the country, as players are finally cottoning on to the fact that regardless of how good you are chances are few and far between in a league awash with money, and little patience. For us Veljkovic was probably the first example of that, though a foreign player moving to another country to seek chances isn't that surprising, and it so far appears to be a good decision as he went to the World Cup. But English players taking that step is a much bigger talking point and we have lost 2 talented in Bennetts and Madueke and it will be interesting to see how they develop, and whether the success of English players will give the managers/owners the kick up the arse they need to see the value in playing them rather than buying elsewhere. I'm sure everyone wishes them luck, as it will help us attract talented young players if they know their education here will lead them to professional career in the future.
In terms of youth football the u19 Euros will be starting on the 16th July with all of the England's games being televised by Sky. The team looks severely depleted and people are questioning the timing of such a tournament as a lot of the players are being taken on their clubs preseason tours. There is an argument that that an the u17 Euros should switch places so this does not happen again. The squad will be announced on Monday but right now it looks as though Tanganga will be our only representative. So it will be worth tuning in for that. There is still a good chance we can go deep into it, though with a lot of new faces ti will be interesting to see if they gel. This year is also a qualification for next years u20s World Cup so I think we need to get to the semis, as they will be another World Cup I'd expect us to win if we get there.
This thread primarily follows the u21’s, u18’s and other Spurs youth teams in the various competitions and tournaments throughout the season – the u18 league, u23 league, ‘UEFA Youth League’ for u19’s and the ‘Checkatrade Trophy’, . However, this thread is also for any Spurs youth team and if you have any information about u16 to lower that you feel is worthy of sharing then please post.
As the season goes on we will no doubt enter various competitions at various age groups, and they will be posted when they are known. Otherwise if you want the current arranged fixtures go to the Official Site.
There is a development squad game on the 23rd July against Enfield Town. I know there is another tournament we usually have abroad but I can't find it but someone will post in the thread as and when it appears. EDIT- http://www.stage-preparation-bretagne.com/fr/le-tournoi-europeen-des-centres-u21/
Let's hope there is some academy success this year and we can start bring some players through into the first team.
For reference this is the old thread http://www.spurscommunity.co.uk/index.php?threads/the-spurs-youth-thread-2017-2018.129353/
Development Squad
GK’s – Alfie Whiteman, Brandon Austin, Thomas Glover, Charlie Freeman, Jonathan De Bie
Defenders – Connor Ogilvie (LB/CB), (CB), Japhet Tanganga (CB), Jaden Brown (LB/CB), Tariq Hinds (RB/LB), Timothy Joel Eyoma (CB), Jonathan Toko Lema Dinzeyi (CB), Jamie Reynolds (CM/LWB),
Midfielders - Anthony Georgiou (LW/LB), Luke Amos (DM), Dylan Duncan (CM), , George Marsh (DM/CB), Jack Roles (CM/CAM), Tashan Oakley-Boothe (CM/AM)
Forwards - Shayon Harrison(S), Marcus Edwards (CAM/RW), Kazaiah Sterling(S), Sam Shashoua (W/AM), , Shilow Tracey (AM/W/S), Reo Griffiths (S)
Academy Year 2
GK : Joshua Oluwayemi
Defenders : Brooklyn Lyons-Foster (RB/CB/LB), Maxwell Statham (CB), Jubril Okedina(CB)
Midfield : Phoenix Patterson (CM/AM), Paris Maghoma (CM/AM),Oliver Skipp (CM/DM), Jamie Bowden (CM), Armando Shashoua (AM), Maximus Tainio (DM), Dilan Markanday (AM/W)
Forwards : Rodel Richards Jr (S), Jeremie Mukendi (S/RW), Elliot Thorpe (S/W/AM), Rayan Clarke (AM/W), Maurizio Pochettino (W)
Academy Year 1
GK : Kacper Kurylowicz (GK)
Defenders : Malachi Walcott (CB), Luis Binks (CB), Dennis Cirkin (LB)
Midfield : Harvey White (CM), Rafferty Pedder (CM/AM), Chay Cooper (AM),
Forwards: Enoch Asante (S), Troy Parrott (S/FW), J'Neill Bennett (W)
If I've missed anything or there is something incorrect or that needs to be added to the original post let me know and I will try and do it, otherwise, it's as you were posting below. Hopefully this year will be a lot more peaceful than the previous year as we all get a long in perfect harmony...fat chance. Enjoy!
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