#football league trophy

[unitedbydevils]

Out of the Cup

Well, we were damn close to progressing based on points in the group stage, but a rough 4-1 defeat to Huddersfield eliminates United's U21s from the Football League Trophy.

It is rare for U21 sides to qualify to the knockout stages, but a win and a draw in the bag for United, plus a penalty shootout win for a bonus point, meant United just needed a draw to progress. Huddersfield, however, had to win to progress - and that explains why 9 of their 11 were first choice picks designed to give them the best chance possible in the competition.

No shade on that though - this is the nature of the contest and the sport; we had absences in Ethan Wheatley and Jack Fletcher on international duty too. Call-ups and injuries and being the underdog do happen.

Dermot Mee was called into action after just 21 seconds, and United would hold out under the cosh until the 29th minute when Ben Wiles hammered home from distance.

Victor Musa, leading the line for the U21s, would get United back level just before half time with a cheeky backheel flick after good battling from Ogunneye and a nice cutback inside the box from Ethan Ennis.

Huddersfield did have an appeal for a penalty waved away in the 58th minute of play after Mickel Miller was adjudged to have slipped in the box, rather than been fouled by Ogunneye, but this didn't help United much with late, late goals from David Kasamu in the 90th minute and Tom Lees in the 97th minute consigning United to a cup exit.

The result sees Doncaster Rovers and Huddersfield Town progress, whilst United's U21s and Barnsley - who finished on zero points - are eliminated.

With the aforementioned international games on, United's next game is at home on Friday November 29th against West Ham. A 7pm kick-off at Leigh Sports Village.

[pernillecfcw]

Our swedes 🤩🇸🇪

[icecricnewsupdates]

Who is the Cricket World's Best Player?

The question of who is the greatest cricketer of all time has been a perennial debate among fans and pundits alike. While the answer is often subjective and influenced by personal biases, there are several players who have consistently dominated the sport and made a strong case for the title. Let's explore some of the contenders and the factors that contribute to their greatness.

The Modern Era Dominators: Kohli, Smith, and Kane Williamson

The past decade has witnessed the rise of three exceptional talents who have redefined the standards of batting. Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, and Kane Williamson have consistently produced match-winning performances across all formats, solidifying their status as the modern era's premier batsmen.

♯1. Virat Kohli: The Indian captain's aggressive style, impeccable timing, and ability to adapt to different conditions have made him a nightmare for bowlers. His record-breaking centuries and his leadership qualities have cemented his place among the all-time greats.

♯2. Steve Smith: The Australian's unorthodox technique and his ability to score runs at will have made him a force to be reckoned with. Smith's consistency and his ability to perform under pressure have earned him widespread admiration.

♯3. Kane Williamson: The New Zealand captain's elegant strokeplay and his calm demeanor have made him a joy to watch. Williamson's ability to anchor the innings and his match-winning performances have solidified his reputation as one of the best batsmen in the world.

➥ Also Read: Indian Cricket Team Schedule 2024-2025

The All-Round Legends: Imran Khan, Kapil Dev, and Jacques Kallis

The all-rounders who have excelled in both batting and bowling have always been held in high regard. Imran Khan, Kapil Dev, and Jacques Kallis are among the most iconic all-rounders of all time.

♯1. Imran Khan: The former Pakistan captain's swing bowling and his classy batting made him a complete cricketer. His leadership qualities and his contributions to his country's success have earned him legendary status.

♯2. Kapil Dev: The Indian fast bowler's ability to swing the ball both ways and his useful batting made him a valuable asset to the team. His leadership in the 1983 World Cup-winning team cemented his place in Indian cricket history.

♯3. Jacques Kallis: The South African all-rounder's consistency and his ability to perform in all conditions have made him one of the greatest cricketers of his generation. His contributions with both bat and ball have been invaluable to his country.

➥ Also Read: Indian Cricket Team Schedule 2024-2025

The Timeless Greats: Don Bradman, Sachin Tendulkar, and West Indies Legends

While the modern era has produced some exceptional talents, there are a few players who have transcended generations and are considered among the greatest of all time. Don Bradman, Sachin Tendulkar, and the West Indies legends of the 1970s and 1980s are among the most revered names in cricket history.

♯1. Don Bradman: The Australian legend's batting average of 99.98 remains the highest in Test cricket history. His dominance over bowlers and his ability to score runs at will have made him a mythical figure in the sport.

♯2. Sachin Tendulkar: The Indian "Master Blaster" broke countless records during his illustrious career. His ability to adapt to different conditions and his consistency have made him one of the most beloved cricketers of all time.

♯3. West Indies Legends: The West Indies teams of the 1970s and 1980s boasted a formidable lineup of fast bowlers and powerful batsmen. Players like Clive Lloyd, Viv Richards, Gordon Greenidge, and Joel Garner dominated world cricket for over a decade.

➥ Also Read: Indian Cricket Team Schedule 2024-2025

[granitxhka]

"we have 4 finals left to play guys focus" "real arsenal fans aren't celebrating until the season is over" for the love of everything that is beautiful in the world, shut up

[retrocgads]

UK 1987

[rangersfc-1872]

2023/24 SCOTTISH LEAGUE CUP FINAL

Rangers 1-0 Aberdeen 17th December 2023 Hampden Park

Tavernier (76')

[doinggreat]

so what’s impressive about being 24 in a farmers league with 0 of either of those trophies genuinely

what’s impressive playing a pivotal role at 19 and winning the world cup? if you want to compare messi and mbappe, please, tell me why did it take so long for messi to win the world cup? and they say world cup is the hugest achievement of them all yet you forget that mbappe had that at NINETEEN years old. he also almost single handedly beat argentina last year in the world cup lol. not to mention even though as you said he plays in the farmers league, he’s always been consistent. yes, he has bad games (everyone does) but every season he’s been the instrumental player for psg, top scorer of ligue 1 because he is versatile and can play at any attacking position as well he can also create chances. do you have any reason to believe that if he played in a better club he wouldnt win trophies with that club? with those also comes individual trophies so... i dont think that talent would disappear anywhere if he switched clubs cause we can see how he plays in his national team against other strong countries

i’m not gonna bring in other achievements cause i know you’ll just come out and say ‘oH MesSi dID thAt whEN he wAS in tHe foRM of sPErm’

i just fucking hate comparing everyone to messi. every generation has their talents, every footballer is dependant on their team to win trophies and you cant deny that. it’s not 1v1 type of sport

[unitedbydevils]

Match Review: Salford City 4-3 Manchester United U21s

A goal fest at the Peninsula Stadium (it's Moor Lane lads, give over) as neighbours Salford and Manchester United enjoyed a ding dong evening in the Football League Trophy.

Shola Shoretire opened the scoring in the 7th minute, in what was a tight game between the two sides; near identical shot accuracy, possession, and passing accuracy. McAleny and Lund pulled goals back, and Salford went in at half-time 2-1 to the good.

In the second half United came into the tie more; Omari Forson bagged an equaliser inside the box straight after the restart, before Shoretire got his 2nd goal a few minutes later.

United looked like they would hold on to the lead until the 86th minute when a right-wing cross hit Ethan Ennis on the arm to give Salford City a penalty - which Matty Lund dispatched coolly to even the score up late in the game.

Disaster struck in the final minute of the match when Junior Luamba went down from a shove in the back by Rhys Bennett, which let veteran midfielder Matty Lund score his 2nd from the spot and secure a rare hat-trick; condemning United to a cruel defeat after a very promising second half.

United fans showing their support away in Salford. Photo courtesy of @bennymufc on Twitter/X.

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United's defeat makes it no wins from three games and just one point, in a group that also featured Bolton Wanderers and Stockport County. Last place in the group is disappointing but against full men's teams it's more about the experience for the youth than the accolades, so it's a good education for the young Red Devils as they strive to copy Kobbie Mainoo's ascent into the first team squad.

Erik Ten Hag will no doubt be pleased with Mainoo's return and quest for fitness, with the youngster bagging two assists and generally looking incredibly comfortable in the middle; riding out rough challenges and nimbly dancing past the press. Given how lethargic United's first XI midfield is looking at present, a return to Premier League action away at Fulham at the weekend could be on the cards, and could be the spark that ignites United's season.

[pernillecfcw]

The tradition continues 🤝🏆

[azulera]

@ liverfools im curious: which of the 4 trophies (fa cup, carabao, europa league, premier league) would you prefer to win?

[evitachristine]

I live in Prague and there’s this football match between the UK and Italy happening, don’t ask me what exactly bcs I don’t know and I don’t care.

What I do care about is them being aggressive, trashing this city and turning it to a dangerous place.

Can they calm down their testosterone or whatever shit is causing them to act this way. Like enjoy the game, sure, but there’s no need to act like literal animals. Maybe not animals even, pure beasts.

Just chill.

[whitehartlane]

how do you manage to stay so positive about spurs??

after singing oh when the spurs all day during the day of our ucl final picturing our lads lifting the trophy and kissing it and taking photos with it only for that handball (which wasn’t a handball btw they literally changed the rules afterwards to make it clearer) to happen within the first minute i’ve become absolutely immune to pain

[calciopics]

West Ham's trophy parade

[killa-trav]

mfers trying to undermine west ham’s win yday are acc just salty cunts

[gotrainerx]

Champions trophy🏆🏆🏆: