Steven Posted 22 February 2006 Posted 22 February 2006 From the OS. Source Jay Smedley Reserves Fall To HammersA young Leicester City reserve side went down 5-2 to West Ham United at Upton Park on Wednesday evening. The Foxes, who had no players in their line up with senior team experience, were always going to be up against it facing a Hammers line-up containing six first team stars. But after being more than a match for the first hour of the contest experience told in the end and the Premiership side would take all three points on the night. The Foxes took the lead through Max Gradel, who has been prolific for the second string since the turn of the year. But West Ham fought back and would go 2-1 ahead before Scott Lycett pulled one back for City to make it all square at the break. Leicester had chances to take the lead at the start of the second half, but three late goals for the home side would seal City's fate. Coach Steve Beaglehole said: "We were outstanding for the first hour, and in the end we certainly weren't hammered like the scoreline suggests. "In fact we had a number of chances to go 3-2 up in the second half, so we are disappointed not to have got anything from the game. "West Ham took the chance to play a number of first team squad members, while our oldest player was just 19. But we competed well. "Jay Smedley (pictured) played his first full game since returning from injury, while young Scott Lycett made his first start following an operation. It was good to see them back on the park." City: Conrad Logan, Jay Smedley, Connor Franklin, Adam Wykes (Tom Tejan-sie), Scott Lycett, Liam Norvall, Max Gradel (Kraig Rochester), Andy King, Eric Odhiambo (Billy McKay), Louis Dodds, Levi Porter. Sub not used: Carl Pentley (gk)
The People's Hero Posted 22 February 2006 Posted 22 February 2006 Where did we get Max Gradel from? Chelsea? He seems to be scoring quite a few recently.
Mark Posted 22 February 2006 Posted 22 February 2006 Max Gradel's a football genius, Max Gradel's a football genius, Max Gradel's a football genius.
Steven Posted 22 February 2006 Author Posted 22 February 2006 I thought Gradel was at West Ham before coming to City.
The People's Hero Posted 22 February 2006 Posted 22 February 2006 Perhaps he was, I don't know mate. Either way, he seems to be doing quite well.
Ric Flair Posted 23 February 2006 Posted 23 February 2006 I thought Gradel was at West Ham before coming to City. Correct! 4 goals in 4 games, although I think the Ipswich game has to be played again so that doesn't count but even so that's still a goal in each of his last 3 games from right wing. Momo Sylla ever done that? I see no reason why this lad shouldn't be put on the bench if we are short on numbers, impact player.
Janx Posted 23 February 2006 Posted 23 February 2006 Correct! 4 goals in 4 games, although I think the Ipswich game has to be played again so that doesn't count but even so that's still a goal in each of his last 3 games from right wing. Momo Sylla ever done that? I see no reason why this lad shouldn't be put on the bench if we are short on numbers, impact player. age?
The People's Hero Posted 23 February 2006 Posted 23 February 2006 Wonder why West Ham let him go? Anyone seen much of him in the games he has played for us so far?
Ric Flair Posted 23 February 2006 Posted 23 February 2006 Wonder why West Ham let him go? Anyone seen much of him in the games he has played for us so far? I've seen him 4 or 5 times this season and he's scored in almost every one of them. Very skillfull and quick, quite small though like most of the Leicester youth players. Considering his height, he doesn't get knocked off the ball much and reminds me very much of SWP. Still got a long way to go but if he keeps up what's he's been producing recently then he'll have no problems progressing. Got to be candidate for Academy player of the year, although Chambers has come on leaps and bounds this season aswell.
kirsty Posted 23 February 2006 Posted 23 February 2006 Max trialled at West Ham, Arsenal and Chelsea but chose Leicester City. He turned 18 last November. He has got a look of SWP but reminds me more of a young Ian Wright.
Steven Posted 23 February 2006 Author Posted 23 February 2006 Max trialled at West Ham, Arsenal and Chelsea but chose Leicester City. He turned 18 last November. He has got a look of SWP but reminds me more of a young Ian Wright. A strong comparison to make.
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