Town’s U21s came from behind to grab their first win of the season as they beat 10-man Brentford 4-1 at their Jersey Road training ground this afternoon. Alan Lee, Jordan Adekunle, Matt Clarke and Anthony Wordsworth were on the scoresheet.

Alfie Mawson put the home side in front in the 20th minute, but Blues veteran Alan Lee evened things up on 75 from close range.

The Bees were reduced to 10 men when George Pilbeam was sent off for picking up two yellow cards, the second for a lunge on keeper Scott Loach.

Sub Adekunle netted Town’s second in the 81st minute and then Clarke added the third with four minutes left and Wordsworth the fourth on 89.

The Blues included trialist Eoin Wearen at the centre of the defence, the 21-year-old ex-West Ham man having played the last three Professional Development League South game.

U21s: Loach, Veseli, Sowunmi, Wearen, Hammond, Lawrence, Wordsworth, Hunt, Doherty (M Clarke 46), Timlin (Berkane 72), Lee (Adekunle 75). Subs: Marsden, Bishop.

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John_Portman added 15:10 - Nov 26 good to finally win...got to ask why it is that we're finding it so hard to win there though. On another note good to see Wordsworth scoring twice...he hasnt gone on loan yet - MM seen something in the last few weeks which is making him think twice?
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loves_to_spooge added 15:15 - Nov 26 It says on ITFC academy twitter that alan lee, ted bishop, matt clarke and wordsworth? are they wrong?
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Tractorog added 15:17 - Nov 26 Phil, shouldn't that headline read "win their first game this season" rather than "of the season" the latter if it were true would be a much better situation to be in.
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PhilTWTD added 15:37 - Nov 26 Story amended, Clarke scored third not Wordsworth.
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Seasider added 15:46 - Nov 26 Perhaps we have been putting out a too inexperienced side,should think Sparky is pleased to get first win as well;this without Marriott or October.Wonder if MM has put out this strong side as he is considering changes on Saturday?Hope so.
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Sindre94 added 16:19 - Nov 26 Good. Phil: do you think I have a chance of watching the u21's game on monday away at Charlton?
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TheHighwayman added 16:56 - Nov 26 Alan Lee should count as two players. He's at least 42.
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kalypso added 17:03 - Nov 26 send lee-sy out on loan before we pay up his contract.
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runningout added 17:42 - Nov 26 oh no.. How low have we gone? Portman Road just scored 'POINTLESS' on the subject of premier and championship grounds .. Even the yellow and green ground up the road scored some! Shocking! :)
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itfchorry added 18:07 - Nov 26 Think that is Big Al's 4th goal for the under21 team - Surely time to see him coming off the bench ? Alan Lee - Goal
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runningout added 18:10 - Nov 26 are we that bad in front of goal? :/
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Fatcatevans added 18:14 - Nov 26 Yes
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kalypso added 13:22 - Nov 27 Wonder how the U-21's would fare against the Sidegate Lane Primary 1st team?
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blueboy1981 added 17:28 - Nov 27 ....... when are we going to unleash Alan Lee, the new found star, in the 1st Team ? At least he still knows where the goal is - more than can be said for some currently in the framework.
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blueboy1981 added 17:30 - Nov 27 ...... on second thoughts - he's got far too much flair. LOL.
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