Spurs under 23’s versus Swansea: (match preview)

Wayne Burnett’s development squad return to PL2 action on Monday evening, when his side host Swansea at the Lamex stadium. On the back of a 4-1 defeat to current holders of the league (Everton) last Sunday, our under 23’s return to a ground where they hold an excellent recent record. Having won our last six games at Stevenage’s stadium, Burnett’s side will fancy making it seven when they host a newly promoted Swansea side on Monday evening. The opposition, who were promoted from division two last season after finishing top of their league, have started the season with four points from their first four league games. The swans last match was a 5-2 victory over Derby county, though Gary Richards’ side had the luxury of having senior players such as Wilfred Bony and Luciano Narsingh in their side. Swansea under 23’s head coach had the following to say ahead of Mondays game: “Monday’s win against Derby has given us confidence and we want to use that result as a catalyst to continue to raise our game for back-to-back performances in the league.
Our players learned a lot from the experience of first-team players alongside them and I hope we can show that in upcoming games. We have to make sure we are competitive and continue to raise our game.“ Burnett’s team will be very telling come Monday evening, with the seniors playing Barnsley just a day later in the league cup, with a fair few youth players expected to play their part in that game, the absentees tomorrow will give a greater indication of who Pochettino will give first team action to.

Ironically our meeting with Swansea comes just two days after our senior side played out a frustrating stalemate with the South Wales team, here’s hoping we don’t see the same tomorrow. As always, I will be reporting on tomorrows game. COYS

Team news: The team sheet will be an intriguing one for this game due to Tuesdays Carabao cup game. I’d expect there to be at least five youngsters in Pochettino’s match day squad, I’d be very surprised if Marcus Edwards and Anthony Georgiou weren’t two of them. Shayon Harrison still appears to be injured so I wouldn’t expect to see him in action against Swansea. Meanwhile 17 year old striker Reo Griffiths wasn’t involved for our under 18’s match at the weekend, my theory is that he’ll be involved in the under 23 match tomorrow, possibly because Sterling is going to be involved in the Barnsley match. Either way, tomorrows match day squad will be of great interest.

My predicted lineup: (4-2-3-1) Austin, Marsh, Maghoma, Tanganga, Tsaroulla, Skipp, Amos, Tracey, Pritchard(c), S.Shashoua, Griffiths.

My score prediction: Spurs 4-2.

One to watch: Swansea’s talented 22 year old winger Kenji Gorré and one time Man united academy player is my one to watch for Mondays game. The Dutchman is a talented and experienced player with an eye for goal.

Spurs under 19’s versus Borussia Dortmund: (match preview)

Date: Wednesday 13 September kick off: 15:00pm
Venue: Hotspur Way
Live: BT Sport 1.

On the same day as our seniors take on German club Borussia Dortmund at Wembley in the champions league, our under 19’s will also face the famous German side in the UEFA youth league, a competition which mirrors the group were in for the champions league. The brilliant John McDermott will be leading our under 19’s out for this seasons campaign, as our talented youngsters get the opportunity to go head to head with some of the finest academies in world football. After our slightly disappointing debut campaign in the competition last season, which saw our lads finish in bottom place of our group with four points, this ever improving side will be hoping to improve on that, in a much tougher group. The opposition who are renowned for their academy, have some incredibly talented players included in their squad. Highly rated Swedish striker Alexander Isak and young Dane Jacob Bruun Larsen are just two players to watch out for, from a squad brimming with talent. However, fans hoping to see one of England’s most talented youngsters (and reported Spurs transfer target over the summer) Jadon Sancho, will be left dissapointed. As the former Man City player hasn’t been listed in either of Dortmund’s squads for the forthcoming competition. Our squad, which contains notable talents such as Marcus Edwards, Samuel Shashoua and Kazaiah Sterling, all have the ability to test Dortmund for what proves to be a tough but intriguing game.

Unfortunately I will be unable to report on tomorrows game, but for Spurs fans wishing to watch the game, can do so, it’s being shown live on BT Sport 1. I wish our lads the very best of luck for tomorrows big game. COYS

My predicted lineup:(4-2-3-1) De Bie, Eyoma, Tanganga(c), Dinzeyi, Brown, Duncan, Skipp, S.Shashoua, Roles, Edwards, Sterling.

One to watch: Young Swedish striker Alexander Isak, who is one of the hottest prospects in the game.

Spurs under 23’s versus Everton: (match preview)

Date: Sunday 10 September, kick off: 1pm
Venue: Goodison park
Last seasons meetings: 4-1 to Everton, 2-0 to Everton.

Our under 23’s take to the field of one of England’s great stadiums on Sunday afternoon, less than day after our senior side play on the same pitch. Wayne Burnett’s team return to PL2 action with an away game against the holders of the competition, in David Unsworth’s Everton side. Before I get into previewing the game, there will be something quite poignant about Sundays game especially from a Spurs team perspective and that’s that the last time these teams met (also at Goodison) the late Ugo Ehiogu was in the Spurs dug out leading the lilywhites less than 2 weeks before his tragic passing. Sunday’s game comes just a day after our seniors meet at the same ground, Burnett’s side who have won their last two games on the bounce will face arguably their toughest test of the season thus far. With Unsworth’s side which has been strengthened during the summer, providing some of the finest young talents in England. Former Coventry striker Basala Sambou gave our defence a torrid time when these teams last met, whilst right back Jonjo Kenny is another player to watch out for. However, the toffees most potent player could well be 27 year old striker Baye Oumar Niasse, who Ronald Koeman has never fancied since he took over last season. There’s also the possibility of Unsworth fielding a clutch of fringe senior players, like he did during last seasons game. Either way it promises to be a great test for our lads, and I will be reporting from Goodison park on Sunday’s game. COYS

My predicted lineup: (4-2-3-1) Austin, Eyoma, C.Maghoma, Tanganga, Bennetts, Skipp, Pritchard(c), Edwards,S.Shashoua, Georgiou, Sterling.

My score prediction: 2-1 to Spurs.

One to watch: The blues 27 year old striker Baye Oumar Niasse isn’t a player you’d expect to playing under 23 football. The player who spent last season on loan at Hull, is simply un fancied by Koeman. Niasse will provide a real test for our centre halves, if selected.

2017/18 statistics: Top scorers: Sterling-3
Loft-1
Duncan-2
Edwards-2
Tanganga-1
Pritchard-2
S.Shashoua-2

Assists: Skipp-1
Miller-1
Sterling-1
Pritchard-4
Edwards-1
Tracey-2
Eyoma-1
S.Shashoua-1

Spurs under 18’s versus Southampton: (match preview)

Last seasons meetings: Spurs 4-0, Spurs 6-2.

After a two week international break, Scott Parker’s Spurs under 18 side return to action on Saturday morning when they face Southampton at the saints Staplewood training ground. I will be reporting on Saturdays game from the training ground, in a fixture which provided one of the results of the season for Spurs last term, with our under 18’s thrashing the saints 6-2 in the same fixture last season. However, this is a much changed side who go against one of the finest under 18 sides in the league, Southampton who have been long famed for their academy. Have started the season with a victory and two defeats, but Craig Fleming’s side have a clutch of really talented players in their side. Nimble footed midfielder Will Smallbone and strikers Jonathan Afolabi and Michael Obafemi are but a few of their hot prospects. Whilst it’s impossible to predict what Parker’s starting lineup will be come Saturday, I believe that young winger Rayan Clarke (16) is injured, so that’s why he hasn’t featured thus far. As is always the case when these two side meet, a thrilling game will likely pursue. My match report will be published on Saturday evening. COYS

My predicted lineup: De Bie(c), Lock, Lyons-Foster, Dinzeyi, Hinds, Bowden, P.Maghoma, Markanday, A.Shashoua, P.Patterson, Griffiths.

One to watch: The saints 17 year old centre forward Jonathan Afolabi, who is an Ireland under 19’s international. Afolabi is a brilliant young player, the striker who has already scored on 2 occasions for Southampton’s under 23 side this term, will be a real handful for our defence if he is selected.

Statistics 2017/18: Under 18’s Goals: Reo Griffiths-3
P.Patterson 1
Dilan Markanday- 1
Jamie Bowden- 1

Assists: P.Patterson- 1
Jamie Bowden-1

Spurs under 23’s versus West Ham United: (match preview)

Date: Thursday 31 August, kick off: 19:00pm
Venue: The Lamex stadium
Head2Heads: 3-2 West Ham.

We may be in the middle of an international break, whilst Spurs fans will be engrossed in all the latest news on incomings with the transfer window reaching its climax tomorrow night. However, my focus tomorrow evening will be solely on our under 23 side who have an important game against West Ham at the Lamex stadium. The match kicks off one of three group games for Wayne Burnetts side in this seasons Premier League international cup, which will also see us face Benfica B and Villarreal B later on in the year. This competition which we competed in during the 2015/16 season, gives our young side the opportunity to test themselves against a host of Europes finest youth sides, whilst also trying to win some silverware in the process. Our encounter against Terry Westley’s side comes just under two weeks after our PL2 game against them, which saw the hammers narrowly beat us 3-2 at our training centre. Both sides will look noticeably different for this cup tie, due to international call ups. I’m excited to see what the team sheet will read for what promises to be an intriguing match. My in depth match report will be published late on Thursday night. COYS

My match report of our last meeting: https://superhotspur.com/2017/08/22/spurs-under-23s-2-3-west-ham-united-match-report/

Team news: Due to the current international break Burnetts team will look very different to the one that thrashed Man United 3-0 on Friday evening. There’s a whole host of development squad players who are away on international duty for various international youth sides, the following of which are listed. England: Japhet Tanganga, Oliver Skipp, Jaden Brown, TJ Eyoma, Keanan Bennetts, Tashan Oakley-Boothe, Marcus Edwards. Belgium: Jonathan De Bie. Cyprus: Jack Roles. Whilst George Marsh has returned to the squad, I would be surprised to see Nick Tsaroulla be involved tomorrow (presumably due to injury). Hopefully 19 year old centre half Christian Maghoma will return to action against the hammers, his presence will be vital in dealing with their potent striker Antonio Martinez. I’m also hoping to see talented winger Samuel Shashoua get his first start of the season down the right flank.

My predicted lineup: (4-2-3-1) Austin, Hinds, Dinzeyi, C.Maghoma, Georgiou, Duncan, Amos, S.Shashoua, Pritchard(C), Miller, Sterling.

My score prediction: 3-2 to Spurs.

One to watch: West Ham’s tricky winger Nathan Holland, Holland stood out during our last encounter with West Ham, he was prominent down the left wing, and scored a peach of a goal late on.

Spurs under 23/21’s statistics 2016/17:

Top scorers: Sterling- 1
Loft-1
Duncan-1
Edwards-2
Tanganga-1
Pritchard-1

Assists: Skipp-1
Miller-1
Pritchard-2
Edwards-1
Tracey-1
Eyoma-1

Spurs under 18’s versus Brighton and Hove Albion: (match preview)

It’s another busy weekend of football for Spurs across all levels, as our under 18’s are in action tomorrow morning, after our under 23’s game against Man United on Friday night. Scott Parker’s side take on the seagulls under 18’s at 11:30am tomorrow morning, at our Hotspur Way training ground. Parker’s team come in to the game on the back of a 4-2 defeat suffered at Leicester last Saturday, though we did manage to start the season off with a thumping 4-0 victory over Norwich at the training ground. Meanwhile, our opponents who are managed by Ian Buckman, have started the season in fine fashion with victories over West Ham and Norwich respectively. Our under 18’s beat Brighton 4-0 in the reverse fixture last season with goals from S.Shashoua x2, Tanganga and Duncan being enough on that day. I’m hoping to get to see some more of our first year scholars in action tomorrow. I will be reporting on tomorrows game, and will be doing an in depth match report. The lineup for the game will be dependent on which scholars are involved in this evenings under 23 game, hence the inclusion of Oliver Skipp and TJ Eyoma is very slim. COYS

My predicted lineup: De Bie (C), Lyons-Foster, Dinzeyi, Statham, Hinds, Markanday, P.Maghoma, Bowden, P.Patterson, A.Shashoua, Griffiths.

Statistics 2017/18: Under 18 Goals: Griffiths-3
P.Patterson 1
Dilan Markanday- 1
Bowden- 1

Assists: P.patterson- 1
Bowden-1