Albion U23s v Swansea City U23s, Landore Training Ground, tonight, kick-off 7pm

[dazzer6666]

Wouldnt Ayunga be better off playing against professionals, all be it U21's, rather than opponents of a lower standard than the level he came from ?

From what I've seen of him so far he hasn't even strengthened a struggling Burgess Hill side.

 

[Don Tmatter]

From what I've seen of him so far he hasn't even strengthened a struggling Burgess Hill side.

That'd be about right.

 

[BigGully]

That was in the Sussex Senior Cup. I will admit to not being sure how cautions and red cards in County Cup competitions are handled with regard to other reserve/youth team football; it is possible his suspension will only apply to the Sussex Senior Cup. Does anybody know for sure?

Back in the day suspensions could be 'spent' missing first team games ..........

 

[BigGully]

Wouldnt Ayunga be better off playing against professionals, all be it U21's, rather than opponents of a lower standard than the level he came from ?

Exactly, but its usually an indication that he is currently not particularly valued by the Academy staff and not worthy of a start for the U23's .

 

[AZ Gull]

I thought Tiley get a red in his last game?

The FA website is showing Tilley having to serve a 3-match ban at Non First Team level for Serious Foul Play - the ban commences today (which is 14 days after the offence) and the end date is showing as December 12. This would indicate that he does indeed have to miss U-23 matches; the 3 games are the Premier League 2 matches against Wolves (Nov 28) and Fulham (Dec 12), and the Premier League Cup match at West Ham on Dec 1 (he would be available for the Checkatrade Trophy tie at AFC Wimbledon on December 6, should he be required, because that competition has a standalone disciplinary process).