Youth Team/Cup

[Allan]

Marine are level, 1-1. A. Trialist with the equaliser.

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AFC Marine 1 LFC U23s 2

 

We're back in front as Liam Millar scores from a rebound after A.N.Other Trialist saved a pelanty.

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AFC Marine 1 LFC U23s 3

 

We've extended our lead. Isaac Christie-Davies with the third.

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AFC Marine 1 LFC U23s 4

 

Jack Bearne grabs our 4th goal. That's 3 goals in his last 3 pre-season games for Jack.

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AFC Marine 1 LFC U23s 5

 

Liam Millar gets his second of the game in added time.

[Allan]

Full time - AFC Marine 1 LFC U23s 5

 

Will post the offal report when it's ready.

[Allan]

Offal

 

Tony Gallacher scored a fine goal to put Liverpool U23s on course to a 5-1 victory over Marine in a friendly on Sunday.

 

The left-back's long-range strike flew into the top corner to break the deadlock in Crosby as Liam Millar, Isaac Christie-Davies and Jack Bearne were also on the scoresheet.

 

Marine levelled proceedings shortly after half-time but substitute Millar put the visitors back in front when he converted the rebound to his missed penalty.

 

Christie-Davies then applied the finishing touches to a well-worked move before Bearne added Liverpool's fourth.

Millar completed the scoring with the final kick of the game to grab his second of the day.

 

Speaking after the match, U23s manager Neil Critchley told Liverpoolfc.com: "We played some good football in patches, really nice moves and things we've been working on in training.

 

"Tony is capable of that. He scored one against Arsenal for the U23s and he scored two for us last season in a behind-closed-doors game. It's not the first time he's produced something like that. It was a great goal."

 

Liverpool U23s: Winterbottom (George), N. Williams (Millar), R. Williams (Clayton), Boyes, Gallacher (Johnston), Ritaccio, Dixon-Bonner (Chirivella), Sharif, O'Rourke (Kane), Christie-Davies (Varesanovic), Longstaff (Bearne).

[Allan]

The 23s drew 0-0 at Coventry this evening.

 

Offal report to be posted when available.

[Allan]

Offal

 

Liverpool U23s drew 0-0 with Coventry City’s first team in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday evening.

 

The game at Rugby Town was a tight affair featuring few chances at either end, with the young Reds’ clearest sight of goal falling to Liam Millar, who was denied one-on-one by Coventry goalkeeper Ben Wilson just before the hour.

 

The stalemate extends Neil Critchley’s side’s unbeaten run this summer to five matches, and the manager was satisfied with how his players acquitted themselves against League One opposition.

 

“It was an even contest. I would say they had a bit more territory and carried a bit more of a threat than us in the first half, but without creating too many clear-cut chances, and I thought we defended very well as a team throughout the whole game,” Critchley told Liverpoolfc.com.

 

“They hit the post in the second half but we had a really good one-on-one chance as well. They were the two best chances of the game really. 

 

“So generally I’m pleased with how we performed tonight against a good League One team. I think looking at their team they’ll do well in their league this year.”

 

On the benefits of the Reds’ U23s competing with senior professionals, Critchley explained: “It’s everything.

 

Physically obviously you’re playing against bigger, quicker, stronger players so if your decision-making and your anticipation isn’t quite right, they beat you to the ball.

 

“Technically, if you turn the ball over you’re giving the ball back to good players and you don’t see it, so it puts more pressure on our players to perform: technically, physically, with the decisions they make on the pitch. 

 

“It was a really, really good test for us, and generally over the 90 minutes I thought a lot of the players passed that test.”

 

Morgan Boyes prevented the hosts from taking an early lead when he blocked an effort by Wesley Jobello on the line, and Ben Winterbottom then saved from the midfielder soon after half-time. 

 

Millar’s missed opportunity was preceded by Coventry’s Michael Rose hitting the woodwork and Liverpool substitute Abdi Sharif was forced off late on due to pain in his knee following a tackle.

 

Critchley said: “He’s on crutches, we always do that as a precaution. He’s felt something in his knee and couldn’t carry on.

 

“We’re obviously not going to know more until the next 24 hours, so that’s definitely a negative to come from the night unfortunately.”  

 

Liverpool U23s: George (Winterbottom, 46), N. Williams, Johnston, Boyes (Clayton, 62), Gallacher, Chirivella, Kane, Dixon-Bonner (Sharif, 62), Christie-Davies (Ritaccio, 80), Millar, Bearne (Longstaff, 75).

[Allan]

The 23s were action again yesterday, drawing 3-3 with Anderlecht's under 21s.

 

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Liverpool U23s played out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Anderlecht U21s in Belgium on Sunday.

 

Ovie Ejaria, Tom Clayton and Elijah Dixon-Bonner were all on the scoresheet for Neil Critchley's team.

 

The home side, managed by former Reds star Craig Bellamy, took the lead from the penalty spot but Ejaria soon pounced to level the affair.

 

Anderlecht regained the lead before Clayton made it 2-2 following a header from a free-kick.

 

Dixon-Bonner put the Reds 3-2 up with a superb strike but the home side earned a share of the spoils with a late equaliser following a set-piece.

 

Reflecting on the draw, Critchley told Liverpoolfc.com: “It was a really good performance with lots of positives to take.

 

“The only disappointment was poor defending from a set-piece with their last-minute equaliser.

 

“The boys have got to learn quickly that they have to keep their concentration levels right until the end and defend better from set-pieces as our performance merited the victory.”

 

Liverpool U23s: George, N. Williams, Gallacher, Johnston, Boyes (Clayton, 70), Chirivella, Kane (Varesanovic, 80), Ejaria (Dixon-Bonner, 65), Millar, Christie-Davies, Bearne.

[Allan]

The 18s were also in action against their Anderlecht counterparts, but were edged out 3-2 by the Belgians.

 

Offal

 

Liverpool U18s fell to a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Anderlecht in Belgium on Sunday afternoon.

 

Barry Lewtas’ side were 2-0 down only for a trialist to net twice to bring them level.

 

However, the home side regained the lead to earn their victory.

 

Reflecting on the outing, Lewtas told Liverpoolfc.com: "We played really well, to be fair, and I can't knock the lads.

 

"We have had a really good, full-on week with the game last weekend at Celtic and then the army camp, which the lads really enjoyed.

 

"We had some good moments in this game against a good Anderlecht side and it was a really good game for us."

[Allan]

The Premier League 2 fixture list has been released this morning, with the 23s hosting Spurs in their opening league game.

 

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Liverpool U23s will begin the 2019-20 Premier League 2 season at home to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday August 10.

 

The game will be played at the Academy, with kick-off scheduled for 2pm BST.

 

The first mini-derby of the season against Everton is set for Sunday November 3, while the young Reds are set to conclude their PL2 campaign at home to Leicester City in May. 

 

As well as competing in PL2, Neil Critchley's side will also take part in the EFL Trophy - which is at U21 level - the Premier League International Cup and Premier League Cup, with full details of those fixtures to follow on Liverpoolfc.com.

 

Supporters should note dates and venues of games are subject to change, with three of the home games potentially to be played at Anfield.

 

August

Saturday 10 - Tottenham Hotspur (H): 2pm BST, at Kirkby Academy.

Monday 19 - Chelsea (A): 7pm, at Stamford Bridge.

Monday 26 - Southampton (A): 7pm, at Staplewood Training Ground.

Saturday 31- Manchester City (H): 1pm, at Kirkby Academy.

September

Saturday 14 - Derby County (H): 3pm, at Kirkby Academy.

Friday 20 - Leicester City (A): 7pm, at Holmes Park.

Saturday 28 - Arsenal (A): 1pm, at Boreham Wood FC.

October

Sunday 20 - Wolves (H): 2pm, at Kirkby Academy.

Friday 25 - Blackburn Rovers (A): 7pm, at Ewood Park.

November

Sunday 3 - Everton (H): 2pm GMT, at Kirkby Academy.

Friday 22 - Brighton and Hove Albion (A): 7pm, at Amex Performance Centre.

December

Friday 6 - Tottenham Hotspur (A): 12pm, at Tottenham Hotspur Academy.

Sunday 15 - Chelsea (H): 2pm, at Kirkby Academy.

January 2020

Monday 6 - Manchester City (A): 7pm, at City Football Academy.

Monday 13 - Southampton (H): 7pm, at Kirkby Academy.

February

Sunday 2 - Arsenal (H): 1pm, at Kirkby Academy.

Monday 17 - Wolves (A): 7pm, at AFC Telford United.

March

Monday 2 - Blackburn Rovers (H): 7pm, at Kirkby Academy.

Monday 16 - Everton (A): 7pm, at Southport FC.

April

Sunday 5 - Brighton and Hove Albion (H): 2pm BST, at Kirkby Academy.

Friday 17 - Derby County (A): 7pm, at Pride Park.

May

Sunday 3 - Leicester City (H): 2pm, at Kirkby Academy.

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The draw for the Premier League International Cup has been made, we've got PSG, Athletic Bilbao and Wolves.

 

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Liverpool U23s have been drawn to play Paris Saint-Germain, Athletic Club Bilbao and Wolves in the group stages of the 2019-20 Premier League International Cup.

 

No dates or venues have yet been confirmed for these fixtures.

 

The Premier League International Cup consists of 12 Premier League 2 teams and 12 U23 sides from elite academies across Europe, split into six groups of four.

 

The six group winners and two best runners-up qualify for the quarter-finals, while all group game matches and knockout ties will be one-off matches all taking place in the UK.

[Allan]

Forgot to post the under 18's fixture list when it was announced, so here it is below.

 

Offal

 

Liverpool U18s will kick off their 2019-20 Premier League North campaign with a trip to Blackburn Rovers on Saturday August 10.

 

The young Reds then face Stoke City at the Academy on Saturday August 17, while the first mini-derby of the season versus Everton is scheduled to be played away on Saturday October 5.

 

The U18s' final match sees them welcome defending champions Derby County to Kirkby on April 25.

 

Barry Lewtas' side will also defend their FA Youth Cup title this term, as well as compete in the Premier League Cup. An U19 side is set to feature in the UEFA Youth League.

 

Supporters should note dates and venues of games are subject to change.

 

August

Saturday 10 - Blackburn Rovers (A): 11am BST, at Blackburn Rovers Academy.

Saturday 17 - Stoke City (H): 11am, at Kirkby Academy.

Saturday 24 - Wolverhampton Wanderers (A): 12pm, at Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground.

Saturday 31 - Manchester United (H): 11am, at Kirkby Academy.

September

Saturday 14 - Manchester City (A): 11am, at City Football Academy.

Saturday 21 - Middlesbrough (H): 12.30pm, at Kirkby Academy.

October

Saturday 5 - Everton (A): 11am, at Finch Farm Training Complex.

Saturday 19 - Newcastle United (H): 1pm, at Kirkby Academy.

November

Saturday 9 - West Bromwich Albion (A): 11.30am GMT, at WBAFC Training Ground.

Saturday 30 - Sunderland (H): 12.30pm, at Kirkby Academy.

December

Saturday 7 - Derby County (A): 12pm, at Derby County Training Ground.

January

Saturday 4 - Blackburn Rovers (H): 11am, at Kirkby Academy.

Saturday 11 - Stoke City (A): 11am, at Clayton Wood Training Ground.

Saturday 18 - Manchester United (A): 11am, at Aon Training Complex.

February

Saturday 1 - Wolverhampton Wanderers (H): 12pm, at Kirkby Academy.

Saturday 22 - Manchester City (H): 11am at Kirkby Academy.

Saturday 29 - Middlesbrough (A): 11am, at MFC Training Ground.

March

Saturday 14 - Everton (H): 11am, at Kirkby Academy.

Saturday 21 - Newcastle United (A): 11am, at Newcastle United Training Ground.

April

Saturday 4 - West Bromwich Albion (H): 11.30am, at Kirkby Academy.

Saturday 18 - Sunderland (A): 11am, at Academy of Light.

Saturday 25 - Derby County (H): 12pm, at Kirkby Academy.

[Allan]

The under 21s get their EFL Trophy campaign underway this evening as they travel to Boundary Park to take on Oldham.

 

Kick off at 19:00, with live coverage on LFCTV GO from 18:55.

 

Team news to be posted once available.

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Atherton; Williams, Boyes, van den Berg, Larouci, Chirivella, Lewis, Christie-Davies, Elliott, Jones, Duncan.

 

Subs : Winterbottom, Clayton, Gallacher, Dixon-Bonner, Varesanovic, Bearne

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Atherton; Neco Williams, Van den Berg, Boyes, Larouci; Chirivella, Lewis; Christie-Davies, Jones, Elliott; Duncan.

 

Subs: Winterbottom, Clayton, Gallacher, Dixon-Bonner, Varesanovic, Bearne.

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Line up in

 

 

[Anubis]

Any channel other than LFCTV Go showing it?

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Jesus this is a awful camera angle

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1-0 Wiliams

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What s goal 

 

Williams 

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Bobby Duncan nearly makes it 2

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I take it that’s a no then.

[Pidge]

No streams in need of reporting to the authorities?

 

No?

 

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