The Academy/Development squads watch thread 2024/25

[Royals and Racers]

Boyce-Clarke
Abdel-Salam
Paul
Craig
Holzman
Maragh
Akande
Bloxham
Greaver
Scott
Camara
SUBS
Borgnis
Norcott-Gk
Vickers
Purcell
Okine-Peters

Maragh was previously listed as trialist, has he now signed for us?

I have the team sheet- RFC Academy twitter when they can be bothered to post the team might still have him as trialist- Tom Bloxham might be a 19 year old Shrewsbury Town player ??
Edit 2 Trialists on the RFC Academy twitter- you heard the news 1st here !!
Delayed start- the 1st team were training and wouldn’t leave the pitch !!!

[Royals and Racers]

Reading 0 QPR 1 13 mins free header from a corner.
0-2 15 mins pathetic defending !!!

[Hound]

Reading 0 QPR 1 13 mins free header from a corner.
0-2 15 mins pathetic defending !!!

Is this still the first team training sesh or the u21 game?

Thought Craig was out for the season? Might find himself back in the first team squad

[Royals and Racers]

H-T 0-2 we have had enough chances to at least score 1
Bloxham looks good

[Royals and Racers]

It is absolutely pi$$ing it down !!!
Abandoned 45mins waterlogged pitch.

[tidus_mi2]

It is absolutely pi$$ing it down !!!
Abandoned 45mins waterlogged pitch.

Cardiff will be outraged.

[Hendo]

It is absolutely pi$$ing it down !!!
Abandoned 45mins waterlogged pitch.

https://twitter.com/RFCAcademy/status/1641800295905632257

[Royals and Racers]

It is absolutely pi$$ing it down !!!
Abandoned 45mins waterlogged pitch.

Cardiff will be outraged.

I`m struggling- can you explain ?

[RG30]

Cardiff City have been contacted today by the EFL in respect of the abandoned fixture at Rotherham United (18/03/23).

The EFL have subsequently issued the following public statement:

“Following the abandonment of the Sky Bet Championship fixture between Rotherham United and Cardiff City on Saturday 18 March due to a waterlogged pitch, it has been determined that the fixture will now be re-scheduled in full.

In respect of this particular fixture, the matter was referred to the EFL Board under EFL Regulations at the request of the Clubs involved.

The EFL Board reviewed submissions from both Clubs giving consideration to factors including the time of the abandonment (48th minute) and the subsequent time remaining in the contest, alongside the differing circumstances at play had the fixture been re-started from that point on a re-arranged date.

In considering matters such as these, the League seeks to adopt consistency with previous occurrences where fixtures have been abandoned for weather-related reasons and could not be re-started.”

We are extremely disappointed that this fixture will now be re-scheduled and replayed in its entirety, a decision which disregards the first half of the original fixture, which was unaffected by any weather conditions.

Despite submitting a detailed incident report to the EFL, which contained photo and video content that documented the events that took place at the AESSEAL New York Stadium on March 18th, we are aggrieved that the points we have raised have been dismissed.

We are particularly frustrated that our staff, players and supporters who travelled to South Yorkshire must now make the long journey once again, during a time of heightened personal costs and fixture congestion.

We would like to thank our loyal supporters for travelling in their numbers to the AESSEAL New York Stadium, and look forward to seeing them at the re-arranged fixture which will now be played on Tuesday, April 25th (7.45pm kick-off).

Further ticketing information on this will follow in due course. In acknowledgment of the additional travel expectations put upon supporters, Tan Sri Vincent Tan has taken the decision to cover the journey cost for those who attended the original fixture and are again travelling with official and club recognised travel providers.

https://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news/statement-rotherham-united-vs-cardiff-city

[Hendo]

It is absolutely pi$$ing it down !!!
Abandoned 45mins waterlogged pitch.

Cardiff will be outraged.

I`m struggling- can you explain ?

They had a game at Rotherham before the International break abandoned after HT due to a waterlogged pitch. I believe they were winning 0-1 at the time, it has been decided that the game will be restarted from 0 mins at 0-0.

There were also some "outrage" at some ground staff moving water onto the pitch, although it wasn't super clear and was a tiny patch whereas there was a much larger playing area which was already un-playable, and also they had the sprinklers on at HT, although it seems as though they were turned off when it started raining.

[Royals and Racers]

Cardiff will be outraged.

I`m struggling- can you explain ?

They had a game at Rotherham before the International break abandoned after HT due to a waterlogged pitch. I believe they were winning 0-1 at the time, it has been decided that the game will be restarted from 0 mins at 0-0.

There were also some "outrage" at some ground staff moving water onto the pitch, although it wasn't super clear and was a tiny patch whereas there was a much larger playing area which was already un-playable, and also they had the sprinklers on at HT, although it seems as though they were turned off when it started raining.

Thanks- remember it now- no surprise match is replayed over 90 mins.

[Royals and Racers]

U 21`s back in home action next Tuesday with a PDL South match against Northern section team Crewe. Match again is at Bearwood KO 2pm. Tickets for season ticket holders will be available for £5 from the ticket office.

[Hendo]

I`m struggling- can you explain ?

They had a game at Rotherham before the International break abandoned after HT due to a waterlogged pitch. I believe they were winning 0-1 at the time, it has been decided that the game will be restarted from 0 mins at 0-0.

There were also some "outrage" at some ground staff moving water onto the pitch, although it wasn't super clear and was a tiny patch whereas there was a much larger playing area which was already un-playable, and also they had the sprinklers on at HT, although it seems as though they were turned off when it started raining.

Thanks- remember it now- no surprise match is replayed over 90 mins.

No, nor was I to be honest. I can see why Cardiff are a bit annoyed as they were winning v a relegation rival, but there is no way they would've accepted it had it been the other way around.

Once a precedent for something like this is set, it would be very hard to do anything different.

Just bad luck.

[Royals and Racers]

I understand that the Premier league audit team recently visited Bearwood following RFC’s application for restoring their Academy to CAT 1 status. A decision is expected before the season end.

[Stranded]

I understand that the Premier league audit team recently visited Bearwood following RFC’s application for restoring their CAT 1 Academy status. A decision is expected before the season end.

Fingers crossed. Feel that will be vital for the club going forward.

[Royals and Racers]

The U 18’s won 4-2 away at Coventry on Saturday.

[Mid Sussex Royal]

Ehib, Abrefa and Senga playing today...maybe some injured first team players back Friday?

[Royals and Racers]

Boyce-Clarke
Abdel-Salam
Trialist- Maragh
Holzman
Abfera
Craig
Senga
Camara
Akande
Scott
Ehibhatiomhan
SUBS
Norcott
Trialist- Bloxham
Paul
Purcell
Greaver
4-0 Ehibhatiomhan 2 Scott and Akande

[windermereROYAL]

How is the table looking?

[Royals and Racers]

How is the table looking?

4th but no chance of getting in top 2 for title play-offs
https://www.flashscore.co.uk/football/e ... NVL8r/live