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Derby County U-21s v Albion U-21s, St George's Park, 7pm



AZ Gull

@SeagullsAcademy Threads: @bhafcacademy
Oct 14, 2003
11,512
Chandler, AZ
Albion's starting line-up (and congratulations to first-year scholar James TIlley on his first start for the U-21s):

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Albion's bench:

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Derby's starting XI:

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and Derby's substitutes:

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AZ Gull

@SeagullsAcademy Threads: @bhafcacademy
Oct 14, 2003
11,512
Chandler, AZ
Derby's U-21s have had a very good season so far, currently sitting just two points off the top of the table. They have also progressed to the semi-finals of the U-21 League Cup (Albion went out at the first hurdle, to Charlton).

Alban Bunjaku is an interesting talent in the Derby side; despite the name, he was born in Romford (to Kosovar Albanian parents). He came up through the Arsenal academy system and was very highly rated. However, he fell out with the coaching staff, feeling his progress was not rapid enough, and turned down the Gunners' offer of a professional contract at the end of his scholarship. He joined Sevilla in the summer of 2012 and made a few appearances for their B team. He was also in the squad for Kosovo's first officially recognised match by FIFA, against Haiti in March 2014.

He suddenly turned up back in the UK at the end of March - at the Amex, coming on as a sub for Charlton's U-21 side. He then moved on for a trial at Derby, who announced his signing on a two-year contract in June last year. Now back to full fitness (after missing six months last season following an operation for an appendix infection), he has scored 7 goals from his midfield position. He could be a big threat for the Rams side tonight.
 


Blue Valkyrie

Not seen such Bravery!
Sep 1, 2012
32,165
Valhalla
How did the 'Icelandic wonderkid' do ? ???

Isn't he slightly young for the U21s ?
 

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