Talented Whight Needs to Believe in Himself Thu 08th Dec 2011 14:06 Town U18s coach Russell Osman says Academy left-back Joe Whight needs to have greater belief in his own abilities. The 17-year-old, who signed a two-year professional contract with the Blues in the summer, was one of the star performers as the Town youngsters beat Leeds United 2-0 on Tuesday to progress to the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup. |
U18s 2-0 Leeds United Tue 06th Dec 2011 20:53 Goals from Jack Marriott (pictured) and Jack Simmons saw Russell Osman’s U18s into the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup via a 2-0 victory over Leeds at Portman Road. Marriott netted in the first half, then Simmons wrapped it up moments after coming on as a sub late on. |
U18s Squad for Leeds Clash Tue 06th Dec 2011 17:08 U18s coach Russell Osman has named his squad for this evening’s FA Youth Cup third round tie against Leeds at Portman Road (KO 7pm). TWTD is amongst the sponsors for tonight’s match. |
Morgan Hoping for Lengthy Cup Run Tue 06th Dec 2011 13:49 Academy manager Sammy Morgan says he’s looking for Town’s U18s to go as far as they can in this year’s FA Youth Cup as they begin their attempt to repeat the successes of 1973, 1975 and 2005 when they take on Leeds United at Portman Road this evening (KO 7pm). TWTD is amongst the sponsors of the third round tie. |
U18s Lose to Charlton Sat 03rd Dec 2011 20:13 Town’s U18s warmed up for their FA Youth Cup third round tie against Leeds United on Tuesday night, a for game for which TWTD is one of the the sponsors, with a deserved 1-0 defeat at home to Charlton Athletic on Saturday morning. |
U18s Face Arsenal Fri 11th Nov 2011 14:59 Town’s U18s are in action against Arsenal at Playford Road on Saturday morning (KO 11am). Coach Russell Osman says his players have benefited from manager Paul Jewell’s close interest in the club’s academy set-up with the likes of Callum Bennett and Joe Whight regulars in the reserves this season. |
Reserves Beat Spurs Mon 07th Nov 2011 16:25 Academy pair Jide Maduako and Jack Marriott (pictured) were on target for the second time in three days and second-year pro Ronan Murray was also on the scoresheet as a Town reserves side beat Tottenham 3-1 in a friendly at their Spurs Lodge training ground this afternoon. Maduako and Marriott both netted as the U18s beat Portsmouth on Saturday. |
U18s Draw at Southampton in Game of Five Penalties Mon 31st Oct 2011 12:40 Skipper Callum Bennett (pictured) both scored and missed from the spot — two of five penalties awarded during the game, three to the Blues - as Town’s U18s drew 3-3 with Southampton at their Staplewood training ground on Saturday. Jack Marriott and Tom Winter netted the Blues’ other two goals. |
U18s Draw With Canaries Sat 15th Oct 2011 14:37 Town’s U18s drew 1-1 with local rivals Norwich City in a competitive encounter at Playford Road on Saturday morning. Joshua Murphy put the visitors ahead before Jack Marriott equalised and secured a point for Russell Osman’s youngsters. |
U18s at West Ham Fri 07th Oct 2011 15:08 Town’s U18s are in action against West Ham at the Hammers' academy at Little Heath on Saturday morning (KO 11am). |