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Goals from Jack Marriott (pictured) and Jack Simmons saw Russell Osman’s U18s into the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup via a 2-0 victory over Leeds at Portman Road. Marriott netted in the first half, then Simmons wrapped it up moments after coming on as a sub late on.
Town’s U18s warmed up for their FA Youth Cup third round tie against Leeds United on Tuesday night, a for game for which
Town defender Tommy Smith could miss next week’s internationals due to his back injury, according to reports in New Zealand. Smith is due to play in the home friendlies with Honduras and Paraguay, matches which have in part been arranged to celebrate the All Whites’ success at last summer’s World Cup.
Academy keeper Conor O’Donnell picked up his first Republic of Ireland U17 cap this afternoon as his side lost 1-0 to Norway in their final European Championships qualifying group game in Malta.
U18s Win at Walsham Saturday, 30th Jul 2011 20:12 Town's U18 side continued their pre-season preparations with a 2-1 win at Walsham-le-Willows on Saturday afternoon. Goals from Jack Simmons and Tom Winter put the young Blues ahead before the hosts pulled one back through James Tatham late on. Russell Osman’s side started brightly but Winter forced Walsham keeper Duncan McNally into a good save down low early on, tipping the ball round the post for a corner. McNally then denied Simmons before the Welsh U17 international gave Town the lead on 23. After beating McNally to the ball in the a...