Promising Swedish playmaker Astrit Ajdarevic’s stunning 25 yard effort and man of the match performance set up a comfortable 2-0 win for the U18s at the Academy on Saturday morning. But the game will also be remembered for the red card correctly shown to German forward Marvin Pourie (pictured) in the second half. Hughie McAuley had been given permission to include promising left back Robbie Threlfall, and once again the double FA Youth Cup winner was rock solid at the back.
Robbie is currently not getting a game with Gary Ablett’s reserve side, so perhaps he should look for a temporary move away from the club to gain experience. He's far too good to not play and youth level will no longer present a real challenge for the 18 year-old.
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