Under 21's game streamed free on FA.com

[Brian Potter]

Couldn't find this anywhere else, so at the risk of being fixtured..



Men's Under-21 Team
Under-21s live on TheFA.com
Wednesday, 07 October, 2009

Watch England's Euro Qualifier against Macedonia exclusively live on TheFA.com

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The FA has announced exciting details of the first England game to ever be screened live and for free exclusively on TheFA.com.

On Friday 9 October, The England v Macedonia 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifier at Coventry City’s Ricoh Arena will be streamed live on TheFA.com (kick-off 7.45pm BST).

The FA took the landmark decision to air the game for free on TheFA.com after UK broadcasters confirmed they were unable to schedule the match during peak-time.

Commenting on the move, Ian Watmore, Chief Executive Officer of The FA said: “This is the best way to ensure as many fans as possible around the country get the chance to see England’s young stars in action for free.”

Fans logging on to watch the game can look forward to seeing some great young players in action. Stuart Pearce has assembled an impressive squad including Theo Walcott - returning to the England Under-21s set-up fresh from scoring in Arsenal’s 6-2 defeat of Blackburn Rovers at the weekend.

Watching the game is simple. Just visit TheFA.com at 7.45pm on Friday night, click on the link to the game and enjoy all of the action free of charge.

 

[CHAPPERS]

Now THIS I can stomach.

 

[sam86]

I shall be watching, and if the quality is 'alright', I'll watch the big boys on Saturday. Which I believe is what the FA have in mind.

 

[strings]

I'm glad to see this, I couldn't believe it when the TV rights for the Under-21 match were sold to Chelsea TV!

 

[The Wizard]

Game is live here: U21's Live

Starting line up:

Loach

Richards
Tomkins
Mancienne
Gibbs

Cleverly
Wilshere
Rodwell
Rose

Walcott
Carroll

 

[Everest]

Picture quality is pretty good at the moment.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

How much profit does The FA make? Could they not have screened the game live for a relatively minimal sum? If the Metro and various others can screen for £9.99, then surely the FA and all its affiliates could cover some of the cost..?

 

[ali jenkins]

Its not a bad game either!

Did I hear correctly that this is a dress rehersal for tomorrows game if everything goes well tonight?

 

[ali jenkins]

1-0 Wallcott cross to Gibs

 

[ali jenkins]

I shall be watching, and if the quality is 'alright', I'll watch the big boys on Saturday. Which I believe is what the FA have in mind.

Never mind

 

[Husty]

Well a very good stream actually i was expecting something worse i must admit

 

[CHAPPERS]

My thoughts

1) Carroll needs to sort his barnet out
2) Mancienne is a liability and will never make it
3) Gibbs is tidy and will be left back for England soon but will need covering!

 

[Safe.]

Rodwell and Wilshere compliment each other well. Will be good in a few years when they start for Englands first team.

 

[The Ringleader]

just turned on and richards makes it 2-0

 

[Everest]

2-0 Richards

Simply worked corner

 

[Safe.]

My thoughts

1) Carroll needs to sort his barnet out
2) Mancienne is a liability and will never make it
3) Gibbs is tidy and will be left back for England soon but will need covering!

He has got a flair hair cut though.

 

[ali jenkins]

Chappers, I dont think there is anyone playing out and out left wing tonight which could explain why Gibs is pushing so far forward. Something that I doubt he will be asked to do the for Senior side.

I do think he is MUSTARD though!

Also, with all the moaning about Arsenal's foriegn policy I notice that they have 3 in the starting XI

 

[Safe.]

Wilshere, Englands reply to iniesta/xavi.

 

[CHAPPERS]

Probably right there but I've seen other games and he does like to get forward. I suppose he can get away with it in this game though.

Good shout about the Arsenal youngsters. 2 future full internationals in the side and one who is already a regular.

 

[CHAPPERS]

Shit defending for that goal. Can't blame the keeper, it should never have got through along the groung.