Grimsby Town Youth brew up a victory against Burton Albion
TWO goals from frontman Rob Bryant saw Grimsby Town's Youth team to a 2-0 win over Burton Albion in the Youth Alliance League.
The game at Cheapside was Adam Smith's first in charge of the side following Robbie Stockdale's move to Sunderland.
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BUBBLING UP: Action from Grimsby Town's youth team game against Burton Albion. Picture: Duncan Young
Bryant struck twice in the second half to hand the young Mariners their second win of the season.
Speaking after the game, Smith, said: "It was a difficult week for the boys with Robbie leaving, but all things considered, they did very well.
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"They're all aware that if they're going to have careers in the game, they need to realise that managers and coaches do come and go and you're just expected to get on with it, and they've done that very well.
"I couldn't fault them for their attitude or efforts on Saturday.
He added: "The conditions were not great for either side, because it was really, really hot, but they dealt with that well.
"We spoke with the lads after the game and I think everyone was in agreement that our football on the day probably wasn't where we'd want it to be. We didn't have as much possession as we'd like and we didn't use it as well as we would have like,
"But, every single player who played a part put in a real shift and they got their reward.
Following Stockdale's departure, Academy Manager Smith will take control of the Youth side until a permanent successor can be found.
And he says after fulfilling the role on a temporary basis in the past, he is enjoying being involved again.
He added: "It's been a little while since I stepped up last time to take charge and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
"It's great to be working with the boys and the other coaches, they're a good group."
The Youth team's next game is away at Goole in the FA Youth Cup qualifying round next Tuesday.
Comments
by Dexxx
Friday, September 14 2012, 10:02AM
“Proper Grimbo .Pele08 Apart from Bennet who incidently was initially a product of Ipswich ,all the players mentioned are conference standard fringe players and not core first choice. The period I refer to produced good quality 2nd tier[championship] players ,several of whom gained England B caps and went on to better teams Ask yourself what is the likely outcome for the current bunch.Winning two consecutive games in this league is now considered an achievement”
by ProperGrimbo
Thursday, September 13 2012, 1:33PM
“Very harsh to say we dont have youth come through. Woods had the best record outside the PL. Ryan Bennett, Ianson, Dayle Southwell, Andi Thanoj and Bradley Wood in recent years have all come in to the side and looked more then able.”
by Pele08
Thursday, September 13 2012, 9:43AM
“Dayle Southwell, Andi Thanoj and Bradley Wood all playing in the youth team? Jack Barlow sold to Hull?”
by Dexxx
Thursday, September 13 2012, 9:29AM
“Considering we are only in the conference I would have expected the core of the team to have come through our own youth system rather than other.clubs rejects We havn't had a good influx of youth in the team for 30 years .”
by Pele08
Tuesday, September 11 2012, 10:06AM
“Well done Mr Smith, the club has some excellent coahces in the system and should realise that most successful companies grow their own and promote from within - why go and get a 'name' for the Youth job when it is quite clear that there are capable hands already in place?”