Posted by Jeorge Bird on March 6, 2008
Gilberto: On target
Arsenal overcame Colorado Rapids with a 2-1 victory at London Colney on Thursday. Arsenal named a strong starting line up for this fixture, with Robin van Persie, Gilberto, Theo Walcott and Lukasz Fabianski all in action. Arsenal also included several young professionals in their squad including the likes of Kyle Bartley, Gavin Hoyte, Paul Rodgers and Abu Ogogo.
Walcott was taken off with an injury on 60 minutes, whilst Gilberto converted a penalty for the Gunners.
Arsenal used this game as an opportunity to look at some of the players who didn’t feature for the under-18s last week against Norwich. You can read a full match report of today’s game here.
Arsenal’s next game is against Charlton in the u-18s league on Saturday.
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Posted by Jeorge Bird on March 6, 2008
Luke Freeman has certainly impressed since joining from Gillingham in January and has been rewarded for his efforts by being called up to the England u-16s squad for the Montiagu Tournament. In addition, Sam Byles, Emmanuel Frimpong and Oliver Nicholas have also been called up.
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Posted by Jeorge Bird on March 6, 2008
Cheshunt born Arsenal youngster Sam Byles is widely tipped for a great future by many of the coaching staff at the club for a great future. After progressing through the Youth ranks at Hale End, he will sign scholarship forms in the summer and will be hoping to make a big impression in his first year as a scholar. He has already made one substitute appearance for the under-18s, against Ipswich in January and nearly came on again against Norwich last weekend. A right-back, it looks as if he will be battling it out with Anton Blackwood for the position next season, after Craig Eastmond has switched to playing in midfield. He has been playing his football for the u-16s this term, where he has caught the eye of many spectators for his tough tackling and attacking flair. It will be interesting to see how well he handles the step up to under-18s football, but the signs look good for a player who is barely sixteen.
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