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Exile on Spencer St · 03-05-2023, 10:50

Watched a very enjoyable U18s Lancs FA Youth Cup Final last night, which Stanley narrowly lost 2-1 to PNE.
The entire squad played really well. It was a real pleasure to watch lads playing attacking football with and for each other, without the histrionics and excessive cheating that goes on at ‘higher’ levels.

Preston scored a good goal early in the second half then got a really generous penalty, but Stanley got one back very late on and then laid siege to their opponents goal for the last ten minutes. At times it was like the Alamo in the PNE goalmouth but, unfortunately, the lads in red couldn’t get it passed a very good keeper.

Ged Brennan and his squads deserve huge praise for their efforts this year.

Back to the topic, having and enjoyed both the U23s and U18s, I think there are some really good prospects who, I sincerely hope, will not lose out as a result of the club having to operate within in even tighter financial constraints.
My MotM last night was Emerich Poilly - he seems to be the type of player Stanley needs. A combative midfield general who makes himself available, can tackle, doesn’t get pushed off the ball, but is always looking to make an attacking pass. If I were in charge, he’d be offered a 5 year contract.

03-05-2023, 10:50	#25
Exile on Spencer St God Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hogshire Posts: 5,446 Liked: 5559 times Rep Power: 333683	Re: Who should be on the retained list? Watched a very enjoyable U18s Lancs FA Youth Cup Final last night, which Stanley narrowly lost 2-1 to PNE. The entire squad played really well. It was a real pleasure to watch lads playing attacking football with and for each other, without the histrionics and excessive cheating that goes on at ‘higher’ levels. Preston scored a good goal early in the second half then got a really generous penalty, but Stanley got one back very late on and then laid siege to their opponents goal for the last ten minutes. At times it was like the Alamo in the PNE goalmouth but, unfortunately, the lads in red couldn’t get it passed a very good keeper. Ged Brennan and his squads deserve huge praise for their efforts this year. Back to the topic, having and enjoyed both the U23s and U18s, I think there are some really good prospects who, I sincerely hope, will not lose out as a result of the club having to operate within in even tighter financial constraints. My MotM last night was Emerich Poilly - he seems to be the type of player Stanley needs. A combative midfield general who makes himself available, can tackle, doesn’t get pushed off the ball, but is always looking to make an attacking pass. If I were in charge, he’d be offered a 5 year contract.