The Academy/Development squads watch thread 2024/25

[Sutekh]

Game tonight in the group
Birmingham 2 Bournemouth 2
Table now
1st Reading P 3 points 9 GD + 6
2nd Bournemouth P 3 points 4 GD + 2
3rd Hull P 3 points 3 GD —1
4th Birmingham P 3 points 1 GD —7

Match in our group tonight Birmingham 0 Hull 3
Current table
1st Reading P 3 points 9 GD + 6
2nd Hull P 4 points 6 GD + 2
3rd Bournemouth P 3 points 4 GD + 2
4th Birmingham P 4 points 1 GD —10

Match tonight Hull 3 Bournemouth 4
Table
1st Reading P 3 points 9 FD +6
2nd Bournemouth P 4 points 7 GD + 3
3rd Hull P 5 points 6 GD + 1
4th Birmingham P 4 points 1 GD —10

So Reading just need 4 more points, in some combination, to top the group then…..

[Royals and Racers]

Match in our group tonight Birmingham 0 Hull 3
Current table
1st Reading P 3 points 9 GD + 6
2nd Hull P 4 points 6 GD + 2
3rd Bournemouth P 3 points 4 GD + 2
4th Birmingham P 4 points 1 GD —10

Match tonight Hull 3 Bournemouth 4
Table
1st Reading P 3 points 9 FD +6
2nd Bournemouth P 4 points 7 GD + 3
3rd Hull P 5 points 6 GD + 1
4th Birmingham P 4 points 1 GD —10

So Reading just need 4 more points, in some combination, to top the group then…..

Yep which will guarantee a home draw in the next stage against the runners up in one of the other groups.

[Royals and Racers]

U 18 team playing Southampton away
T Borgnis
Zie
Irish
Beacroft
Saint-Louis
Booth
Dove
Agyekum
Lonmeni
Adjei
Joseph Ntege
SUBS
Pullinger
Cliff
Fuller-Thompson
Haywood
Barbieri
Southampton 1 Reading 0 34 mins
2-0 37 mins
3-0 40 mins
4-0 44 mins
H-T 4-0
5-0 66 mins
F-T 5-0

Just come up on X is that 17 year old Scofield Lonmeni has left Liverpool and joined Reading Academy( plays today)

[Royals and Racers]

Next fixture for the U 21’s after Tuesday’s Berks &Bucks Senior Cup QF away to Maidenhead Utd KO 7.45pm, where i expect a composite U 18/U21 team to be picked.
U 21’s v Birmingham City on Saturday 13th December in a PL Cup Group A match at Bearwood KO 1pm( tickets available by phone to the RFC ticket office).

[The Cube]

Next fixture for the U 21’s after Tuesday’s Berks &Bucks Senior Cup QF away to Maidenhead Utd KO 7.45pm, where i expect a composite U 18/U21 team to be picked.
U 21’s v Birmingham City on Saturday 13th December in a PL Cup Group A match at Bearwood KO 1pm( tickets available by phone to the RFC ticket office).

The Birmingham game is down for the stadium rather than Bearwood. As one of the few (so far) who have bought a ticket, I'd expect to hear from the club if it has moved.

[Royals and Racers]

Next fixture for the U 21’s after Tuesday’s Berks &Bucks Senior Cup QF away to Maidenhead Utd KO 7.45pm, where i expect a composite U 18/U21 team to be picked.
U 21’s v Birmingham City on Saturday 13th December in a PL Cup Group A match at Bearwood KO 1pm( tickets available by phone to the RFC ticket office).

The Birmingham game is down for the stadium rather than Bearwood. As one of the few (so far) who have bought a ticket, I'd expect to hear from the club if it has moved.

Sorry my bad ! It is at the SCL stadium

[Clyde1998]

Reminder the U21s play Birmingham today at the Madejski Stadium at 13:00 today.

Would’ve gone myself, if I wasn’t heading up to Bradford.

[Royals and Racers]

T Borgnis
Ahmed
Ryan
Spencer
Stickland
Sackey
Okine-Peters
Rushesha
Evans
Hicks
Patton
Subs
Pullinger
Duah
Howard
Osho
Tuma
1-0 Patton Pen 38 mins
2-0 Hicks 41 mins
F-T 2-0
Group A table
1st Reading P 4 points 12 GD + 8
2nd Bournemouth P 4 points 7 GD + 3
3rd Hull P 5 points 6 GD 1
4th Birmingham P 5 points 1 GD —12

Remaining fixtures
Friday 19th December home to Hull at Aldershot FC KO 7pm
Tuesday 6th January away to Bournemouth KO7pm at AFC Totton

John Ryan carried off on a stretcher today with what appeared to be a nasty injury.- injury update( not from RFC) torn achilles, could be 9 months out !

[Royals and Racers]

Next up on Friday 19th December home to Hull at Aldershot FC KO 7pm in PL 2 Cup.

[Clyde1998]

Jacob Borgnis has had his loan at Slough extended, with Basil Tuma joining him there:

Royals youngsters head on loan.

Reading Football Club can confirm that Jacob Borgnis' loan at Slough Town has been extended by one month.

The 21-year-old has made five appearances for the Rebels since moving on loan last month, starting each time.

Impressing boss Scott Davies and supporters alike, the midfielder will remain in the National League South until at least the end of January.

We can also confirm that Malta international Basil Tuma will join Borgnis on loan at Arbour Park.

The 20-year-old has made 13 appearances for the first-team since his debut in 2022, but has only played 39 minutes this season across three cameos.

We wish Jacob, Basil and all at Slough Town the best for the remainder of the season.

Good to hear.

[Sutekh]

Jacob Borgnis has extended his loan spell at Slough by a further month. In addition he has been joined at the club by Basil Tuma for a 1 month loan spell.

[Snowflake Royal]

Jacob Borgnis has extended his loan spell at Slough by a further month. In addition he has been joined at the club by Basil Tuma for a 1 month loan spell.

Literally the post above yours.

[Sutekh]

Jacob Borgnis has extended his loan spell at Slough by a further month. In addition he has been joined at the club by Basil Tuma for a 1 month loan spell.

Literally the post above yours.

[South Coast Royal]

Jacob Borgnis has extended his loan spell at Slough by a further month. In addition he has been joined at the club by Basil Tuma for a 1 month loan spell.

That really is a low level for these 2 to be playing at which implies to me that they have no longer term future with us.
From what I saw of young Basil he is quick but that is about it and he is not now even getting a game for Malta.

[Royals and Racers]

Next up on Friday 19th December home to Hull at Aldershot FC KO 7pm in PL 2 Cup.

Today !

[Stranded]

Jacob Borgnis has extended his loan spell at Slough by a further month. In addition he has been joined at the club by Basil Tuma for a 1 month loan spell.

That really is a low level for these 2 to be playing at which implies to me that they have no longer term future with us.
From what I saw of young Basil he is quick but that is about it and he is not now even getting a game for Malta.

Or it is getting them 1st team minutes at a time when the Academy leagues are not playing - someone will correct me if I'm wrong but the Unders do not have a game until 10th Jan.

Neither will be in the first team picture this month, so they can either stay and train or go on loan and play 6 or 7 games this month.

Remember they can only go to National League or lower and going to Slough probably means they will train at Reading still whilst playing (at least on days Slough don't train).

Seems sensible - Tuma going for a month may suggest they are looking for a higher loan in Jan or looking to see how he goes.

[Royals and Racers]

Jacob Borgnis has extended his loan spell at Slough by a further month. In addition he has been joined at the club by Basil Tuma for a 1 month loan spell.

That really is a low level for these 2 to be playing at which implies to me that they have no longer term future with us.
From what I saw of young Basil he is quick but that is about it and he is not now even getting a game for Malta.

Or it is getting them 1st team minutes at a time when the Academy leagues are not playing - someone will correct me if I'm wrong but the Unders do not have a game until 10th Jan.

Neither will be in the first team picture this month, so they can either stay and train or go on loan and play 6 or 7 games this month.

Remember they can only go to National League or lower and going to Slough probably means they will train at Reading still whilst playing (at least on days Slough don't train).

Seems sensible - Tuma going for a month may suggest they are looking for a higher loan in Jan or looking to see how he goes.

Post above yours of mine says they are playing tonight PL cup and B & B Cup this month and start of next month.

[Stranded]

That really is a low level for these 2 to be playing at which implies to me that they have no longer term future with us.
From what I saw of young Basil he is quick but that is about it and he is not now even getting a game for Malta.

Or it is getting them 1st team minutes at a time when the Academy leagues are not playing - someone will correct me if I'm wrong but the Unders do not have a game until 10th Jan.

Neither will be in the first team picture this month, so they can either stay and train or go on loan and play 6 or 7 games this month.

Remember they can only go to National League or lower and going to Slough probably means they will train at Reading still whilst playing (at least on days Slough don't train).

Seems sensible - Tuma going for a month may suggest they are looking for a higher loan in Jan or looking to see how he goes.

Post above yours of mine says they are playing tonight PL cup and B & B Cup this month and start of next month.

Thanks - missed that. Still arguable that playing in 6 or 7 Mens games even in NLS is better experience.

[Hound]

I think it’s a good loan for both and LR keeps banging on about loans so expected to see plenty more go out

I think they’ll try to get them both a higher level loan in Jan

[Clyde1998]

Or it is getting them 1st team minutes at a time when the Academy leagues are not playing - someone will correct me if I'm wrong but the Unders do not have a game until 10th Jan.

Neither will be in the first team picture this month, so they can either stay and train or go on loan and play 6 or 7 games this month.

Remember they can only go to National League or lower and going to Slough probably means they will train at Reading still whilst playing (at least on days Slough don't train).

Seems sensible - Tuma going for a month may suggest they are looking for a higher loan in Jan or looking to see how he goes.

Post above yours of mine says they are playing tonight PL cup and B & B Cup this month and start of next month.

Thanks - missed that. Still arguable that playing in 6 or 7 Mens games even in NLS is better experience.

I absolutely agree playing senior football is much better than youth football for player development at their age, regardless of level. Given Slough are semi-pro, they absolutely should be getting regular game time there too.