I can’t wait for our Under 18 side to get to grips with Fulham in the FA Youth Cup.
Victory in London would take the team – who have been excellently guided by Frankie Bunn and Tony Carss – to the semi-finals of a competition which is still very highly regarded among all clubs in this country.
Some of the very best players this country has ever produced have first come to prominence in the FA Youth Cup and if you ask any of them about the honours they have won, they will always include the Youth Cup on their list.
I remember thinking what a great competition it was at the beginning of my career, and I know the lads who are involved now are all enjoying what is a tremendous experience.
There has been a fantastic buzz – and a growing interest from supporters, I have to say – since our lads knocked out Manchester United in the last round.
When anyone beats Manchester United at any level it always catches the eye, and that was certainly the case at the John Smith’s Stadium the other Friday night when we came out with a terrific 2-1 win after playing really well.
We have some talented young lads at that level who are top of their league, just like the Under 21s, and they will be keen to make the most of their opportunity to go even further in the competition.
Most people thought we would be facing Manchester City at this sixth-round stage, but Fulham went and turned them over 3-1 and I’m told the Cottagers have some cracking young players of their own.
Our lads will know what they are up against, they will prepare properly and – like they’ve been doing all season – they will be ready to give it their all.
On the subject of matches in the capital, can I just add my comments to those already expressed on behalf of the club by Ann Hough regarding the Championship match at Charlton.
It has been moved, of course, from a week on Tuesday to the following day (Wednesday, March 12) because of Charlton’s involvement in the FA Cup against Sheffield United the previous Sunday.
This will no doubt have caused inconvenience to our fans who were planning to go to the Valley and who may well have already organised accommodation, travel and the like.
We can only apologise for any upset because we had no say whatsoever in the changing of the date.
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