The Under-23s Thread

[Hunta]

Hear this often regarding John-Jules but does he have enough goals in him?

Last season:

U23: 17 games, 6 goals, 2 assists.
U18: 7 games, 8 goals, 3 assists.

He’s not as prolific as Nketiah or Balogun but his all round game is superior for me, he’s more of a Firmino/Lacazette whilst the other two are pure goal scorers, that’s not to say they don’t have good all round games as well but John-Jules is just brilliant.

 

[MutableEarth]

Last season:

U23: 17 games, 6 goals, 2 assists.
U18: 7 games, 8 goals, 3 assists.

He’s not as prolific as Nketiah or Balogun but his all round game is superior for me, he’s more of a Firmino/Lacazette whilst the other two are pure goal scorers, that’s not to say they don’t have good all round games as well but John-Jules is just brilliant.

He actually gets into good goalscoring positions quite regularly but as you say, hasn't produced the kind of record that Nketiah/Balogun has.

Bare in mind that Rashford also didn't have an amazing record for the youth teams and he still demonstrated some level of danger at the top level. Nketiah, albeit highly dangerous, has on occasion let the hunger for goals best him.

 

[Aevi]

 

[Aevi]

Smith-Rowe playing as an 8?

 

[MutableEarth]

Interesting lineup. Certainly not lacking in attacking variety, although I'd like to see Coyle continue his improvement. Tormey is someone who always seems impressive in the way that Kaylen Hinds was at Arsenal.

 

[Trilly]

How do you guys watch U23 games? Are they broadcast or is it a catch up ting?

 

[hydrofluoric acid]

Where is my boy M. Smith?

 

[MutableEarth]

How do you guys watch U23 games? Are they broadcast or is it a catch up ting?

Catch up. I've gotten quite diligent about getting streams from rival clubs website but if I have time and money I go to Meadow Park. It's free basically.

 

[MutableEarth]

Where is my bou M. Smith?

Jeorge Bird says its likely that Matt Smith is injured, as is Mark McGuinness.

 

[Tosker]

2-0 up - Tormey and Smith-Rowe

 

[Sniper Mik]

The beast is back

 

[hydrofluoric acid]

Happy for Smith-Rowe. He is one of my favorite! Hopefully he can stay injury free this season!

 

[MutableEarth]

https://player.arsenal.com/video/u-23s-brighton-hove-albion-h-highlights

Highlights of Fridays game. Smith-Rowe looks massive. Size of his shoulders . Balogun and Burton looked very impressive and Coyle seemingly getting back on the right track.

 

[Aevi]

 

[MutableEarth]

John-Jules is tired of being overshadowed by Balogun

 

[Sniper Mik]

Need a video link ASAP

 

[Aevi]

 

[MutableEarth]

That was quick

 

[Sniper Mik]

Burton scores. Back in front

 

[Aevi]