A very young Town U21 side was beaten 2-1 by Crystal Palace at their Beckenham training ground this afternoon, Kyle Hammond (pictured) netting the Blues’ goal.

Randell Williams put the home side in front in the sixth minute but Hammond converted after Andre Dozzell had squared to make it 1-1 at the break. However, Corie Andrews sealed the win for the Eagles with the second half's only goal.

Town included trialist Pat Webber in their side, the defender one of two players on trial from Ryman League Premier Division Worthing, along with midfielder Mike Waller.

Webber started Saturday’s U18s victory over Brentford, while Waller came off the bench.

U21s: Marsden, Emmanuel, Fowler, C Smith, Webber, Hammond, Dozzell, McDonnell, McKendry (Morris 62), McLoughlin, Blanchfield (Guldbrandsen 62). Unused: Wright, Woolfenden.

Photo: Action Images

Seasider added 15:37 - Feb 23 Oh dear yet another loss,what is that something like one in in 13/14 games. If Sparky was a first team manager would have been out of door before now.Isn't a MM man.Think he was bought as a player by RK in the summer of 2010 from Cardiff for a fee in region of £75000
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Currie10 added 15:48 - Feb 23 Before every result I always think " what have we lost by this time ". For everyone who thinks the academy is good and there are players anywhere near the first team, really, are there? Embarrassing.
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cats_whiskers added 16:51 - Feb 23 Oh well, ho hum. The only positive if there is one, is they are definitely consistent and no half measures, no matter what side is put out.
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rinkydinkpanther added 17:17 - Feb 23 The U21s lose? Never!
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KellysBlues added 15:48 - Feb 24 Ipswich tell young Sam ford he isn't wanted anymore( Decent local lad and young striker) West ham sign him up on pro deal and he scores on his u21 debut for them..... another player for the future who we miss out on......
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runningout added 20:06 - Feb 24 Major shake up required with our U21 debacle..
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