[情報] 青年一代 - 三月底
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THE YOUNG GENERATION
Posted on: Thu 25 Mar 2010
It has been a week of encouraging news inside the Chelsea Academy. One
Youth Cup Final, one debutant, one returning defender, one departing on
loan and one exciting trip ahead...
Not only did we reach another FA Youth Cup Final with a free-flowing
display at Stamford Bridge, but at reserve team level there was the much
anticipated return to action of highly rated defender Sam Hutchinson, and
a first team debut for left-back Patrick van Aanholt.
Meanwhile Ben Gordon has joined Tranmere Rovers on loan until April 24,
his first temporary move since arriving at Stamford Bridge in 2007.
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Ben Gordon - Tranmere loan
Dutchman Van Aanholt, 19, came on as a second-half sub in the 5-0 win at
Portsmouth on Wednesday night, and was understandably delighted to have
made his bow.
'I am buzzing, I had a great night last night and I was really happy to
make my debut,' he said this morning. 'I am trying to get more involved
in the first team and hope to be able to play a couple more times before
the end of the season as well.
'I had a fantastic month on loan at Newcastle, played seven games, and in
front of more than 50,000 people, so it was a great experience for me. In
the reserves you are only in front of a few hundred, but then I went to
Coventry and played in front of 30,000, then Newcastle 52,000, it's a
massive difference, unbelievable. I really enjoyed my time there and now I
hope I can push on some more.'
'Hutch', meanwhile, played the first 45 minutes of the second string's 2-1
defeat against Fulham on Tuesday, and reported no pain in his troublesome
knee afterwards.
Back in training with the first team, he will also be hoping to make an
impact on Carlo Ancelotti in the weeks ahead.
Fresh from qualifying for a second FA Youth Cup Final in three seasons,
the Academy squad flies out to Texas on Friday morning to take part in the
Dallas Cup, a prestigious youth tournament well established over the last
30 years.
It is a tournament in which we have participated before, and the 10-day
trip allows the boys to sample a number of aspects of professional
football at elite levels - travel, hotel accommodation and an intense
schedule with a minimum of five games. It also allows a number of younger
players to ingratiate themselves within the group.
'It's nice to see another part of the world, and you learn about the lads
and they learn a little bit too,' says coach Dermot Drummy. 'We're taking
some younger lads over because of players going out on loan and a couple
of injuries, so Conor Clifford won't go, he is injured, we have some
senior players and some intermediates, with three Under 16s - Todd Kane,
Danny Stenning and Archange Nkumu.
'It's nice for them to see the next level up and I think the games
programme is quite busy, but mentally it's a nice break to get away from
Cobham, let the boys have a swim, go to a rodeo, visit a children's
hospital, see an NBA game and do some shopping.
'It's part of a footballer's life to see parts of the world and be in and
out of hotels, and it's a big experience for them. We'll be very big on
how they conduct themselves with the club badge on, you have to be in
hotels representing Chelsea and it's a long time away - there will be
times when they are a bit bored, so we have to see how they handle that.'
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Sala cheers
Despite forthcoming league fixtures, and a two-legged Cup Final to come,
it is an intense period for the lads with fierce competition expected.
'Five games is a lot, and there will be some sides who play totally
different football,' Drummy explained, referring to our opposition - FC
Dallas, Liga Deportiva Alajuelense and FC Monterrey Rayados. 'It's an
Under 19 tournament so that's tough, and the expectancy really is just to
see how they perform mentally and whatever we get out of it in terms of
results will be a bonus.'
As for the Youth Cup, our opponents will be either Aston Villa or
Newcastle United, who are still to play their first leg of the semi.
They meet at Villa Park on April 8, and St James's Park eight days later.
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