U21s play in Southport tomorrow

, EvertonFC.com , 16 February, 9comments  |  Jump to most recent
Everton's Under-21 side will play their first game at their new 'home' ground in Southport tomorrow, with the visit of their Middlesbrough counterparts. Kick-off: 2pm.

Everton Season Ticket holders and ForEverton members are able to gain free admission to all home Under-21 fixtures at Southport, with members of the public being able to gain access by payment at the turnstiles (Adults £5, concessions £3). Southport Season Ticket holders will also be able to gain entry for free.

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Phil Sammon
1 Posted 17/02/2013 at 09:27:43
Anyone going to this one?

Thinking about heading over to have a look at Barkley before he hits 30.

Harold Matthews
2 Posted 17/02/2013 at 10:18:20
Can't make it I'm afraid but hope Toffee Webbers see the game and post a full report.
Jamie Barlow
3 Posted 17/02/2013 at 14:58:59
1-0 at HT. Lundstram with the goal.
Michael Kenrick
4 Posted 17/02/2013 at 15:22:25
Thanks Phil, great feedback.

ps: Jack Rodwell has come on for the last 30 mins as Man City are leading 3 - 0.


And he just missed an almost point-blank header, hitting the bar!

Phil Sammon
5 Posted 17/02/2013 at 18:54:25
Second half was much the same as the first. The pitch was cutting up but Barkley, Junior and Lundstrum did well to keep the passing going.

Lundstrum's long passing, in particular, was first class. Strikes the ball well with both feet and his vision to spread the play was very impressive. Took his goal well in the first half too. Decent low, hard strike from inside the box.

Junior is a very gifted lad. He is ridiculously agile and some of his footwork was a joy to watch. He picked up a yellow card in the first half and could quite easily have had another. He seemed to have absolutely no concept of 'taking it easy'. But fair play, he was aggressive, tenacious and full of quality for 90 minutes.

Vellios was taken off and replaced by Courtney Duffus (pronounced Doo-fuss, much to the delight of a young lad sat in front of me). Vellios was poor, but didn't recieve a cross all day. Duffus was similar. Ran a lot but not much else.

The game's real moment of quality resulted in Barkley's goal. Junior won the ball with some great skill on the halfway line and released Barkley down the left channel. He drove into the box and side footed past the keeper from a tight angle. He was given too much space but he certainly made the most of it.

I'm trying to restrain myself from heaping praise on his shoulders, like so many before, but Barkley was head and shoulders above everyone else - and I say that while also being very impressed with Junior and Lundstrum.

His technical ability and dribbling were literally bringing a smile to my face. He danced round players like they weren't there and his body strength was too much for the opposition to handle. On a couple of occasions he isolated a man on the wing and absolutely blitzed him for pace. He's not a winger...but of have him there over Naismith. Great performance.

My only slight disappointment was McAleny. He's one of the most natural young finishers I've seen at Everton in years and yet he's stuck out on the left wing. It's a real waste because he's got a lot about him.

Really enjoyable match anyway. It's free to get in for season ticket holders with was a bonus. We have some exceptional young talent at the club...I hope we see some of it make the first team.

Phil Sammon
6 Posted 17/02/2013 at 19:23:06
Jesus, sorry, that was a lengthy post.
Alex Kociuba
8 Posted 17/02/2013 at 21:43:11
Good report Phil. I'm still yet to see Junior in action, I've only heard goof things about him. I think I'll consider going to the next game in Southport and see for myself.
Mike Oates
9 Posted 17/02/2013 at 22:14:23
# Phil

How was Stones at full back, and Duffy ?

Phil Sammon
10 Posted 18/02/2013 at 06:25:55
Duffy actually made a few simple errors in the 2nd half that could have cost us. I do worry about his speed as well. His physical presence, at that age group, is certainly of benefit though.

Stones was good. Still looks a very young lad but very comfortable on the ball and likes a tackle. I think he'll end up being a CB when he fills out a bit.


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