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Match Report: Youth Team - Grimsby Town


shepshedpie

Notts were without Luther Wildin and Yohan Rutty-Smith and faced a tough game on a cold and breezy morning at Grimsby Town's training ground. The team was reorganised slightly and in came Jake Payling at left-back and Alex Howes on the left side of midfield.

The game settled down to be an even contest with both sides going close on occasions.

On 24 minutes Notts fell behind when a loose pass was intercepted and fired home from about 20 yards by the Grimsby striker.

Two minutes before half-time Montel Gibson chased what looked to be a lost cause but forced the keeper into an error and he could only blast the ball against Montel's body and watch as it rebounded into the goal.

Half-time 1-1

The second half continued as the first half with a keenly contested game and fierce tackles flying in at times. Mid way through the second half the game was stopped for a few minutes when one of the strong tackles put skipper Jack McMillan on the floor for quite a while.  Eventually he was able to stand up and walk but only off the pitch as he was substituted.

The game looked all set for a 1-1 draw but in the 89th minute Montel Gibson hit a shot which bounced off a defender's back and looped into the path of substitute Sam Osborne (?) who immediately crashed the ball past the helpless 'keeper for a late winner. With the snow falling the final whistle went soon after.

The young 'Pies were slightly below their best but dug in really well to take all three points which will take them to at least second in the league with leaders Scunthorpe losing at Mansfield.

I spent a very enjoyable second half chatting to a Manchester United scout - as the saying goes, you never know who is watching you.

Next Saturday the young 'Pies are at home to Hartlepool.

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Chris

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It's funny you should mention the scout, I've had a few comments from concerned fans who feel we are showcasing our talent from the youth/reserves to much.

I'm not sure it's a bad thing myself.

Anywho, Notts have gone top and get the points. The fans are proud, which must be giving them a boost. Great report! Thank you.

Piethagoram

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Always a good read @Shepshed_Pie. I seem to recall you mentioned last season a youth player that was related to Lloyd Richards. Is it Jordon Richards? 

liampie

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23 hours ago, Piethagoram said:

Always a good read @Shepshed_Pie. I seem to recall you mentioned last season a youth player that was related to Lloyd Richards. Is it Jordon Richards? 

i think so, hes mentioned a connection a few times within the community.

his brother played against notts for a non league team.



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