Thracian Posted 20 January 2007 Share Posted 20 January 2007 Leicester Academy U18 3 Spurs Academy U18 2 Impish striker Billy McKay scored a last seconds 3-2 winner which capped a breathtaking fightback by Leicester City Under 18's who had trailed Tottenham 2-0 at half-time in today's dramatic match at Belvoir Drive. Tottenham were already reeling when a long throw-in was headed on at the near post by Andy King and up popped diminutive McKay among the giant Spurs defenders to flick in a goal which the visiting goalkeeper so nearly managed to hang on to but which finally evaded his grasp. It was McKay's 16th goal in 13 appearances this season and ensured City would remain top of the table. Persistent winger Max Gradel had given Leicester their lifeline 15 minutes into the second half. He was fouled bursting through into the penalty box and calmly got up the slot the resulting penalty into the left corner of the net. It was his 10th goal in 14 games. Leicester wrested total control after this and equalised with 15 minutes to go when imperious midfielder Andy King ghosted in to score a close range header from Billy McKay's inch-perfect corner. It was King's seventh goal in 15 and few are likely to be more vital. City were never at their best in the gale force winds. Although enjoying plenty of the ball first half they fell behind to a fluke goal. Scott Garner dithered in receiving a defensive throw-in and by the time goalkeeper Carl Pentney struck his clearance he'd been closed down by Spurs' huge centre-forard Pekhart and the ball rebounded off the attacker into the net. Shortly after, City's were caught out again allowing Spurs left winger to cross behind the home defence for Peckhart to get his second goal having ran back from being a long way offside to suddenly turn and make himself active. Leicester had two strong penalty claims when McKay appeared first to be clipped and then to be bundled over while breaking clear in the box but the referee was unimpressed. Ironically he later booked McKay for diving after a third penalty claim and, for sure, he would never have won an Oscar for his effort. Otherwise only a cracking left-foot volley by Gradel and a fierce free-kick from Beswick had truly threatened the Spuirs goal. Indeed Leicester probably had fewer shots in the first half than they'd had in any half all season and rarely never really excelled in the second half, by their standards. But Andy King remained dominant. First he teed up McKay for a vicious shot which flew just over as Leicester enjoyed the wind at their backs. Then, after the Gradel penalty, King timed a run down the right and delivered a perfect low cross to Ryan Beswick which the winger somehow failed to turn in from close range at the far post. It seemed Gradel might grab the winner when, for the second time, he galloped over outstretched legs and was left with a clear shot which he pulled wide when unchallenged. Mattock, Beswick and King then combined for City's best move of the game which ended with a brilliant save by Spurs' keeper from Beswick's low shot. But finally, when all seemed lost, McKay popped up deliver his fitting finale and City's joy was evident. Ratings: Pentney 5 (Unnecessary mistake gifted Spurs their first goal). Magunda 6 (Timely tackles against a tricky winger but lost his man for the second Spurs goal) Lycett 6.5 (Spurs centre-forward was a foot taller but he shared the honours despite the striker's two goals) Garner 5 (Dithering contributed to the goal and looked generally unconvincing) Mattock 6.5 (Some strong runs second half and always decisive but not at his best) Gradel 6.5 (Close control was often awful and he ran into stacks of trouble but persisted. Won the penalty from which he scored and had two more dangerous efforts) King 8.5 (One goal, one assist and so many other vital contributions) Tejan-Sie 7 (Not quite at his best but still looked a quality player in trying conditions) Beswick 7 (Some shrewd passes and excellent clipped crosses. Remained compoosed in the wind) Odhiambo 6 (Made little impression) McKay 8 (Always dangerous with his nippy runs. One goal, one assist against big and tight-marking opposition) Subs: Not on enough to warrant a rating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Posted 20 January 2007 Share Posted 20 January 2007 Seems a good win considering. Although i'm not surprised AK got your top man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thracian Posted 20 January 2007 Author Share Posted 20 January 2007 Seems a good win considering. Although i'm not surprised AK got your top man. I quite expected someone to say that but in truth the goals/assists largely spoke for themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Posted 20 January 2007 Share Posted 20 January 2007 I quite expected someone to say that but in truth the goals/assists largely spoke for themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted 20 January 2007 Share Posted 20 January 2007 Keep it up boys. I hope McClaren is keeping his eye on King. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildave3 Posted 20 January 2007 Share Posted 20 January 2007 Top report Thrac Another good win for our young lads, surely they will go on to win the league? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowlattsFox Posted 20 January 2007 Share Posted 20 January 2007 Keep it up boys. I hope McClaren is keeping his eye on King. hes welsh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted 20 January 2007 Share Posted 20 January 2007 hes welsh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildave3 Posted 20 January 2007 Share Posted 20 January 2007 hes welsh But has he lived in England for 5 years? If he has then he can still play for England Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted 20 January 2007 Share Posted 20 January 2007 But has he lived in England for 5 years? If he has then he can still play for England Saving my blushes. I bet he's got some distant English gran somewhere anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieG Posted 20 January 2007 Share Posted 20 January 2007 Thanks for the report Thracian, I had meant to try and get down there. Feel like I've been now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renards Posted 20 January 2007 Share Posted 20 January 2007 Leicester Academy U18 3 Spurs Academy U18 2 Impish striker Billy McKay scored a last seconds 3-2 winner which capped a breathtaking fightback by Leicester City Under 18's who had trailed Tottenham 2-0 at half-time in today's dramatic match at Belvoir Drive. Step aside Bill Anderson, Nice one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonbluefox9 Posted 20 January 2007 Share Posted 20 January 2007 Why Pentney keeps on getting picked ahead of Cisak I don't know. It's the second home match in a row where he's gifted the opposition a soft goal. I've said it before and today hasn't changed my opinion, he's not good enough. Tottenham looked one of the more impressive teams I've seen down at Belvoir Drive but their 'keeper was worse than Pentney. He was about 6"7 but couldn't claim a ball in the air and he really should have kept out Mckay's header at the end. His kicking was rubbish too. I watched most of the game with a scout from Reading and he said exactly the same things although he left before the final goal. Tejan-Sie used to play for Reading but they dithered and he became free to go elsewhere according to this bloke. A very interesting bloke who not only played professional football for Fulham but helped Sheffield United to promotion as an assistant too. He had some interesting stories about Harry Bassett and some not too kind words to say about Martin Allen who got rid of him from Brentford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wils Posted 20 January 2007 Share Posted 20 January 2007 Why Pentney keeps on getting picked ahead of Cisak I don't know. It's the second home match in a row where he's gifted the opposition a soft goal. I've said it before and today hasn't changed my opinion, he's not good enough. Tottenham looked one of the more impressive teams I've seen down at Belvoir Drive but their 'keeper was worse than Pentney. He was about 6"7 but couldn't claim a ball in the air and he really should have kept out Mckay's header at the end. His kicking was rubbish too. I watched most of the game with a scout from Reading and he said exactly the same things although he left before the final goal. Tejan-Sie used to play for Reading but they dithered and he became free to go elsewhere according to this bloke. A very interesting bloke who not only played professional football for Fulham but helped Sheffield United to promotion as an assistant too. He had some interesting stories about Harry Bassett and some not too kind words to say about Martin Allen who got rid of him from Brentford. Heeyyyy,I no Pentney leave him alone. I havent seen him play before though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonbluefox9 Posted 20 January 2007 Share Posted 20 January 2007 Heeyyyy,I no Pentney leave him alone. I havent seen him play before though. I don't think you ever will see him play for Leicester! Don't tell him that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wils Posted 20 January 2007 Share Posted 20 January 2007 I don't think you ever will see him play for Leicester! Don't tell him that I wont tell him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonbluefox9 Posted 20 January 2007 Share Posted 20 January 2007 I wont tell him. Good, don't want him to lose all confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wils Posted 20 January 2007 Share Posted 20 January 2007 Good, don't want him to lose all confidence. Whats the other keeper like then...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thracian Posted 20 January 2007 Author Share Posted 20 January 2007 Why Pentney keeps on getting picked ahead of Cisak I don't know. It's the second home match in a row where he's gifted the opposition a soft goal. I've said it before and today hasn't changed my opinion, he's not good enough. Tottenham looked one of the more impressive teams I've seen down at Belvoir Drive but their 'keeper was worse than Pentney. He was about 6"7 but couldn't claim a ball in the air and he really should have kept out Mckay's header at the end. His kicking was rubbish too. I watched most of the game with a scout from Reading and he said exactly the same things although he left before the final goal. Tejan-Sie used to play for Reading but they dithered and he became free to go elsewhere according to this bloke. A very interesting bloke who not only played professional football for Fulham but helped Sheffield United to promotion as an assistant too. He had some interesting stories about Harry Bassett and some not too kind words to say about Martin Allen who got rid of him from Brentford. Sorry to go off-subject but any idea what the helicopter was searching for?. Or was it MM having a crafty look at what his money's gonna fetch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fez of Mahrez Posted 20 January 2007 Share Posted 20 January 2007 I know Andy Johnson. I keep telling him he's crap but he won't listen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonbluefox9 Posted 20 January 2007 Share Posted 20 January 2007 Sorry to go off-subject but any idea what the helicopter was searching for?. Or was it MM having a crafty look at what his money's gonna fetch? Looked like a normal police helicopter to me but my gran said it was hovering over the river by her house for ages and it didn't look like the normal police helicopters you get round there. The other 'keeper is Cisak, he's a big presence when in goal due to his size and seems like a confident lad. Not afraid to tell his defence what to do. Think our defence is lacking in belief in Pentney now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonbluefox9 Posted 20 January 2007 Share Posted 20 January 2007 I know Andy Johnson. I keep telling him he's crap but he won't listen. His hair's blocking out the sound of your voice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wils Posted 20 January 2007 Share Posted 20 January 2007 Looked like a normal police helicopter to me but my gran said it was hovering over the river by her house for ages and it didn't look like the normal police helicopters you get round there. The other 'keeper is Cisak, he's a big presence when in goal due to his size and seems like a confident lad. Not afraid to tell his defence what to do. Think our defence is lacking in belief in Pentney now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thracian Posted 20 January 2007 Author Share Posted 20 January 2007 It appears that the OS no longer appear to carry an Academy U18's League table. Does anyone have access to the current situation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonbluefox9 Posted 20 January 2007 Share Posted 20 January 2007 The tables haven't been updated. Reading's game got cancelled today anyway so we'll probably have a three point lead with both us and Reading a game behind in our schedules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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