The Academy/Development squads watch thread 2024/25

[Royals and Racers]

Assume this is available to the paying public? Might go as am in the Midlands that day

Yes- might be free, however they cannot refuse supporters entry to the game

Cheers R&R

Last season(cannot find this season details) it was £5 entry at Aggborough but free to both teams season ticket holders.

[WestYorksRoyal]

Southwood has returned from a useful loan spell at Hamilton; talks apparently ongoing about extending it. He could be our best bet as no.2, but I think giving him the remainder of the season as 1st choice in the pub league is of more benefit to him. Maybe get a decent backup on loan, then Southwood can step up next season.

[Hendo]

Why would any decent 'keeper come to us on a 4 month loan deal to be a back-up? Walker is fine, plus you have Andersen, CBC and Manonne if all else fails.

[Hound]

Southwood has returned from a useful loan spell at Hamilton; talks apparently ongoing about extending it. He could be our best bet as no.2, but I think giving him the remainder of the season as 1st choice in the pub league is of more benefit to him. Maybe get a decent backup on loan, then Southwood can step up next season.

He’s ooc at the end of this year. Expect we’ll try to extend and loan him again possible

[Royals and Racers]

Reading U18`s beat Brighton U18`s 3-1 in a home league match yesterday morning. McGiff scored 2

[Hendo]

Thierry Nevers signs first professional contract until 2021.

[URZZZZ]

Thierry Nevers signs first professional contract until 2021.

He seems to score quite a few whenever I catch up with the U23, could be a good piece of business

[Old Man Andrews]

Thierry Nevers signs first professional contract until 2021.

He seems to score quite a few whenever I catch up with the U23, could be a good piece of business

Have you seen him play?

[Snowflake Royal]

Thierry Nevers signs first professional contract until 2021.

He seems to score quite a few whenever I catch up with the U23, could be a good piece of business

Yeah, I think he's looked pretty tidy in the bits and pieces of the unders I've seen.

Very hard to tell if someone will step up though. At least two parts luck to one ability.

[Old Man Andrews]

Thierry Nevers signs first professional contract until 2021.

He seems to score quite a few whenever I catch up with the U23, could be a good piece of business

Yeah, I think he's looked pretty tidy in the bits and pieces of the unders I've seen.

Very hard to tell if someone will step up though. At least two parts luck to one ability.

You've seen him play? Very interesting. Tell us more about him.

[Royals and Racers]

Barrett just announced he is leaving the club. It`s likely to be to Bristol Rovers with a high sell on clause.

[3points]

U23 team tonight to play WBA

CBC
Roberto Nditi
Medford-Smith
East
Beeden
Dorsett
Nevers
Odimayo
Liddle
Pendelbury
Nolan

Bench
Elva-Fountaine
James Holden
Caetano
Ryan Crooks

[3points]

1-0 Reading. Adam Liddle with a tap in from 2 yards

[3points]

2-0 Thierry Nevers nicely worked goal. 5 mins to HT

[Snowflake Royal]

Nevers popping up with a goal again... him and Liddle seem to be on the scoresheet almost every time I see an update.

[Royals and Racers]

West Brom pull a goal back 1-2

[3points]

2-1 poor goal to concede

[3points]

2-2 great finish for the equaliser

[3points]

2-3 poor kick from CBC put the team under pressure and got punished.

Caetano, Crooks and Elva-Fountaine all on now

[Royals and Racers]

2-3 poor kick from CBC put the team under pressure and got punished.

Caetano, Crooks and Elva-Fountaine all on now

Thanks for all your updates tonight.