Meet the new boys
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The travelling party which left Manchester Airport for Wolfsburg on Monday morning contained a handful of faces unfamiliar to most United fans - Reserves and Academy devotees apart. So, who are the not-so-famous five who could feature against the Bundesliga champions?
Name: Magnus Eikrem
Age: 19
Position: Midfielder
Main attributes: Dead ball specialist, terrific eye for a killer pass
First team experience: Magnus has been on the first team bench this term, against Wolves in the Carling Cup, but is yet to make it onto the field.
His season so far: The Norwegian's first team call-up was the reward for an excellent campaign in the Reserves so far. Shifted from right-wing to the centre of midfield, Magnus’ playmaking skills have been given the perfect platform, despite his slight frame. And, whether providing or going for goal himself, his set plays are deadly accurate.
Name: Oliver Gill
Age: 19
Position: Defender
Main attributes: Excellent, calm reader of the game and, crucially, free of injury!
First team experience: Gill has taken part in a series of training sessions with the senior squad in recent weeks.
His season so far: In his first year as a pro, Oliver has emerged as an assured, composed defender comfortable in the centre or on the left flank. A regular for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Reserves and a key member of a defence which has leaked just six goals in 12 games this term.Name: Matty James
Age: 18
Position: Midfielder
Main attributes: Engine, two-footed shooting and playmaking
First team experience: Matty was an unused substitute in last season’s Premier League finale at Hull, and again in this season’s Carling Cup win at Barnsley.
His season so far: Having excelled for the Reserves last term, James’ 2009/10 domestic campaign has been punctuated by international call-ups, including a captain’s role in England’s ill-fated U19 World Cup campaign. His knack of retaining possession and picking the right pass has been invaluable for the second string, and he is always liable to chip in with the odd scorching goal from distance.Name: Oliver Norwood
Age: 18
Position: Midfielder
Main attributes: Passing, shooting, set-pieces
First team experience: Ollie is yet to sample first team football at United, but has trained with Sir Alex Ferguson’s squad in recent weeks.
His season so far: Another who has stepped up impressively from the under-18s to the Reserves this term. Norwood’s ferocious shooting always catches the eye – he is widely regarded as the possessor of the most powerful shot in the club’s youth ranks – and his eye for a pass is exquisite. International recognition has been forthcoming, with Ollie making a seamless transition to Northern Ireland under-21s duty.Name: Cameron Stewart
Age: 18
Position: Winger
Main attributes: Trickery and searing pace
First team experience: Another who has enjoyed rubbing shoulders with the senior side in training.
His season so far: A dangerous winger on either flank, the rapid youngster has been a potent supply line for the Reserves this term. He also tried his hand as a striker in the Reds' recent 2-1 win over Hull, drawing special praise from Solskjaer for his flexibility and rapid assimilation to the role. -
it's time to show arsenal what youngsters at utd can do!
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hope these youngsters can make good and progress to the first team in a few years time. that said, not a lot of defenders progressed into the first team, unlike brown and o shea over the decade.
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Wah,read the description,macham all wonderkids sia.
Hahaha,hope they are as good on the field as they are on paper.
:)
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lol.. I put my money on Wolfsburg already.
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These all still going to take sometime lah... Those closer to the next generation are...
Ritchie De Laet
Cory Evans (Jonathan Evans's brother)
Rafael (Fabio's brother)
Darron Gibson
Paul Pogba
Gabriel Obertan
Federico Macheda
Danny Welbeck
Fabio (Rafael's brother)
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Originally posted by brokenluv:
lol.. I put my money on Wolfsburg already.
As if anyone is going to put money on United... United don't even have to win the match if CSKA Moscow win Besiktas. -
Originally posted by brokenluv:
lol.. I put my money on Wolfsburg already.
lol how much did u lose?
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Originally posted by Rooney9:
lol how much did u lose?
25 bucks =( haix.. wolfsburg bu zhen qi
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Originally posted by brokenluv:
25 bucks =( haix.. wolfsburg bu zhen qi
25 small amount lar lol. you should have betted on united as the odds were higher. btw are you united fan?
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Originally posted by Rooney9:
25 small amount lar lol. you should have betted on united as the odds were higher. btw are you united fan?
nope i support liverpool.