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 Post subject: MK Dons 1-0 Cardiff
PostPosted: Tue Dec 12, 2017 8:54 pm 
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Tommy Hope wins it 3 minutes from time. Superb win by the young Dons in the FA Youth Cup.

Into the Fourth Round for the first time as MK Dons. Hope they get a big team. And depending who it is, Chelsea, Arsenal etc maybe could get some fans down to support them.

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 Post subject: Re: MK Dons 1-0 Cardiff
PostPosted: Tue Dec 12, 2017 9:17 pm 
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Colchester or Crewe in the next round


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 Post subject: Re: MK Dons 1-0 Cardiff
PostPosted: Tue Dec 12, 2017 9:26 pm 
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Scribble wrote:
https://www.mkdons.com/news/2017/december/report-mk-dons-u18-v-cardiff-city-u18/

Colchester or Crewe in the next round


I thought it worked the same way as the senior draw. Can’t say I know too much about this level so happy to stand corrected.

Could be a good draw though as the above post said.

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 Post subject: Re: MK Dons 1-0 Cardiff
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Alby wrote:
Scribble wrote:
https://www.mkdons.com/news/2017/december/report-mk-dons-u18-v-cardiff-city-u18/

Colchester or Crewe in the next round


I thought it worked the same way as the senior draw. Can’t say I know too much about this level so happy to stand corrected.

Could be a good draw though as the above post said.


Absolutely, could be a chance to progress, especially as the key man Asonganyi, was missing tonight through injury


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 Post subject: Re: MK Dons 1-0 Cardiff
PostPosted: Tue Dec 12, 2017 11:08 pm 
Great result. I genuinely think the confidence our U18s have, they would feel like they could beat any academy side in the next round, especially with Asonganyi back. A lot of these boys at U15 level beat Barcelona U15s, so anything is possible.

On a side note, watching/listening to Edu Rubio's post-match interview, what a refreshing difference to Neilson. Enthusiastic, seems like he genuinely loves working for the club and comes across as a very professional coach. Would like to see him get a shot at the first team, and if not, think one day he will get the opportunity elsewhere.


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 Post subject: Re: MK Dons 1-0 Cardiff
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Plenty of youth coaches have flopped. Plenty of assistants have flopped. Plenty have succeeded.

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 Post subject: Re: MK Dons 1-0 Cardiff
PostPosted: Tue Dec 12, 2017 11:54 pm 
BertieWoostersDonsClub wrote:
My main fear is that he will be taken by a bigger club for their academy side.


I think it's inevitable that he will get poached by a bigger club at some point, if he isn't given more responsibility here.

He's already very well respected as a coach, works for the Spanish FA training people doing their UEFA A licenses, so definitely has the knowledge to coach at any level I would say. Wouldn't be surprised at all if at the end of the season he moves on.

Think the best option would be, if (when) we are looking for a new manager, Rubio gets a caretaker opportunity to prove himself, and if he impress then to get the job full time.


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Alby wrote:
Plenty of youth coaches have flopped. Plenty of assistants have flopped. Plenty have succeeded.

Very good. Quasi Churchillian in tone. :ugeek:

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