***Official City v chelsea FA Youth Cup final thread***

[Peter Doherty (AGAIG)]

Cracking game and City much better than first leg.

[Ted Hughes]

It's very frustrating as Celina & Kean Bryan in particular are so far below their usual level in possession. With the height & strength advantage Chelsea have & our beyond useless goalkeeper, we need everyone on it.

We are better than these by enough to change that scoreline round. What a pity Kelechi has had so little football.

Also though once again it so much of a gaping hole left by Boadu & Ambrose. They would rip the shit out of these.

[Ted Hughes]

Nice, fair, half time review by the ex Chelsea geezer there, telling it like it is without shitting on us like most tend to do.

[ruralblue]

Just think it's great not to see the game stopping every two minutes and fair challenges resulting in play continuing. City lads much better this leg.

[twosips]

Apparently Gunn's distribution was poor when he was 16 too and he's fine now at 19 so give Haug a chance. It's very very difficult what he's being asked to do.

[freshie]

Bollocks. Nice finish though

[twosips]

Balls. That's that then.

[nottsblue]

Poor defending there. A lot to do now

[Ted Hughes]

That is the story of both legs. Bizarre uncharacteristic lapses.

[iwasthere2012]

We really make our own trouble. Let's see what they are made of now.

[iwasthere2012]

We really make our own trouble. Let's see what they are made of now.

They are young I know and I'm pretty sure they are instructed to play a certain way regardless of the outcome. But sometimes our decision making is poor. A bit frustrating to watch, but I understand the primary goal is for them to learn.

[Ted Hughes]

Ashton; 'you can see that this Chelsea team has a gear they can go up which.. etc etc'

Why is it necessary to make out we have only competed becuase they decided to let us ? Most of their goals have been fuck ups & we've been chasing both games without two of our best players ffs.

[dick dastardley]

Our keeper really does have the hart syndrome shit distribution and passing

[iwasthere2012]

I think we are holding onto the ball too much. It should be released quicker.

[iwasthere2012]

One thing I will say. If we ever perfect this system of play with the youngsters. It is going to be beautiful to watch. I do think it needs to be mixed with a bit of practicality though.

[twosips]

I think our midfield has let us down tonight to be honest. Bryan and Celina in particular have been sloppy. Shame really.

[freshie]

Angelino's crosses are excellent

[kinkylola]

thats a soft foul there ... announcers rush to rationalize it too ... its like watching the first team!!!

[twosips]

Angelino's crosses are excellent

Yep. Disappointed with Barker tonight though. Been on the periphery and he really ought to be doing more with his talent.

[freshie]

thats a soft foul there ... announcers rush to rationalize it too ... its like watching the first team!!!

I thought so too. Hardly touched him