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Watford U21s 1 - 0 Everton U21s

Everton U21s were narrowly beaten on Monday evening by Watford in the Premier League Cup at The Orbital Fastener Stadium, home of Kings Langley FC, kick-off 7 pm.

Tonight was the first sighting of Armando Broja in an Everton shirt as he is finally declared fit, 3 months after joining the club on loan from Chelsea with an Achilles heel injury. He only played the first half. 

And alongside him were four other players who sat out the Brentford game on the bench, with Nathan Patterson, Jake O'Brien and Harrison Armstrong getting rare game time along with Callum Bates in what should have been a pretty strong line-up.

But instead, they brought with them the goal drought that has befallen the first team, with Patterson getting a second yellow card on the hour and Everton then giving up a goal to the home side.

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Everton U21s: Barnsley, N Patterson [Y:27';YR:60'], Dixon, O'Brien, Thomas [Y:22'], Butterfield [Y:29'] (82' J Patterson), Whitaker (87' Apter), Bates (68' Samuels-Smith), Broja (46' Beaumont-Clark), Armstrong, Heath [Y:90+6'].

Subs not Used: Lukjanciks.

 

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Tony Abrahams
1 Posted 25/11/2024 at 16:26:38
It sounds like it's going to be exciting times for the younger teams after reading what Thelwell has been saying, so I just hope they don't let him down tonight.
Brian Cleveland
2 Posted 25/11/2024 at 19:10:16
Any TV coverage. Might be interesting with 5 potential first teamers
David Cooper
3 Posted 25/11/2024 at 19:34:41
No TV coverage. Score is 0-0 after 28 minutes. Four EFC corners and 1 booking. Watching on bet site that just gives the bare details.

Very strong team. Broja, Patterson, O'Brien. Last time out Watford lost 8-2 to Sheffield Utd!

Dave Abrahams
4 Posted 25/11/2024 at 21:02:25
We lost 1-0 and Patterson was sent off after two yellow cards, we can’t score when playing against ten men and can’t defend when playing with ten men! Albert scored for Watford,I think Broja only played in the first half, saving himself for Saturday, looks like Dominic is saving himself for whoever signs him!
Dave Abrahams
5 Posted 25/11/2024 at 21:06:04
I think Beaumont-Clark came on for Broja.
Peter Hodgson
6 Posted 25/11/2024 at 21:33:58
Is the Heath who played any relation to Adrian and has he come through the Academy or from elsewhere?
Pete Gunby
7 Posted 26/11/2024 at 04:27:25
The whole club is allergic to goals.
Mike Gaynes
8 Posted 26/11/2024 at 05:46:24
Peter #6,

Isaac Heath joined the Everton Academy at age 13. He has two goals and three assists in 11 total appearances this season for the U21s. He's in the final year of his current contract.

No apparent connection to Inchy.

Christy Ring
9 Posted 26/11/2024 at 08:06:44
Michael does the sending off rule Patterson out of the senior squad for Sunday?
John Raftery
10 Posted 26/11/2024 at 12:08:04
Little wonder Dyche doesn’t trust Patterson.
Michael Kenrick
12 Posted 26/11/2024 at 14:38:40
Broja, speaking to evertontv after the match, said: "It was good to be back out on the pitch. It's been a while since my injury so it's just a nice feeling to be back out there playing, feeling the game, being back on the grass, playing and enjoying football with a smile on my face.

"I really enjoyed it and I can't wait to just keep on progressing and hopefully be back with the Senior Team. I was also excited to put on the Everton shirt, it was a really good feeling. Hopefully I can put on the shirt for the Senior Team soon.

"I got through the first 45 and I felt like I could have probably played more but it was always planned for me to play 45, so it was a good start for me.

"As a player, you've always got to be patient. Patient with chances, patient with injuries, patient with situations that are not always in your control. I would have loved to have been back sooner but it's one of those ones where you just have to be patient, take your time with it, make sure you're feeling good, make sure everything's right.

"When I first came to Everton, I would have given anything to be out there on the pitch with the players. That's what any player wants: to be in there with the squad week in, week out, playing and training. You need to be patient, you need to be resilient and strong."

Michael Kenrick
13 Posted 26/11/2024 at 22:55:23
Christy @9,

I think the answer is no, I believe he could still be on the bench next weekend.

I'm basing this on Armstrong, who was shown a red card at the end of a 3-3 game against Reading in PL2 on 30 September, but he was there on the senior subs bench for the Premier League game against Newcastle the following weekend.

Michael Kenrick
14 Posted 28/11/2024 at 11:32:16
Seems Charlie Whitaker and Luke Butterfield were dispatched to Stockport County on day release about a month ago, to savour a taste of life in the real world:

Tait Reveals EFL Opportunity For Under-21s Duo

Both aged 21, they are two of the Under-21s' most experienced players. However, injuries have led to setbacks in their development, with each making fewer than 10 league starts last season.

“Charlie obviously had the nasty cruciate injury when he was out for 18 months, while Luke had the thigh injuries where he was out as long. So, it’s through no fault of their own they’ve missed a lot of game-time.

"It has been tough for them. They're the oldest lads and they're looking around and some of the boys who they’ve grown up with are playing first-team football.

"One of the guys said he hadn't started playing in the Championship until he was 27 because he had injuries. So, that's given some confidence to be aware of that and that there’s still time for them.”


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