11 Aug 2018 12:26:57
Manchester United academy graduates played a total of 253 minutes last night, that’s 200 minutes more than Manchester City graduates played all of last season, but Mourinho doesn’t play youth apparently.


1.) 11 Aug 2018
11 Aug 2018 12:57:55
I hate city as much as any united fan but now it's just getting ridiculous. Pogba, Rashford come under our academy graduates. City has just started developing youth which they think should be capable of playing at the highest level. There are a couple who are very good and even played for them last season and didn't look out of place due to their style of play. They just bought a club in Spain where these players will play against the best and come back to be in the first team. Jose playing these guys yesterday was out of necessity.


2.) 11 Aug 2018
11 Aug 2018 13:14:33
Nothing stopping guardiola signing micah richards and michael johnson back and playing them. I wouldn't have a problem with it lol.

Jose can't win can he, he plays youthful academy players but it not quite the correct variation of mystical magical youth player people want. Then he sticks to type and he's use accused of wanting to fill the team with experienced players over 30 and has no long term vision.


3.) 11 Aug 2018
11 Aug 2018 14:48:04
OK with your powerful reply and the mention of Micah Richards you have managed to change my mind. Now I agree that Jose is a very youth oriented manager. I think we should adopt this style of play throughout our youth system so that there is a more seamless entry for our academy graduates into the first team. Can't wait to see chong playing at left back.


4.) 11 Aug 2018
11 Aug 2018 16:20:25
Anyone really see city playing youth much this season?


5.) 12 Aug 2018
12 Aug 2018 01:35:26
I think Foden might get a few games. I actually hipe he does as he is a special talent.


6.) 12 Aug 2018
12 Aug 2018 05:24:35
Can't see Foden getting games.


7.) 12 Aug 2018
12 Aug 2018 08:28:24
Foden might get a run of FA/ League Cup games. He looks a good player.


8.) 12 Aug 2018
12 Aug 2018 11:05:55
He'll probably be at palace or Newcastle on 18 months.