MCFC Reserves and Academy

Former Academy prospect on trial

Recently released City midfield player Angelos Tsiaklis appeared for Oldham Athletic in  a recent friendly at Stalybridge Celtic(July 28). The former youth player was on the score sheet as both sides battled out a 3-3 draw,

Wood lands City deal

 

Manchester City Aademy keeper James Wood has been handed his first professional deal after two years as a scholar.

 

The son of former Scotland international George, Wood has now set his sights on the first team but conceded he has hard work ahead of him.

Kelantan to face Manchester City reserves

Kelantan will play against the Manchester City reserves during their trip to the English city next month.

The trip is a reward promised by the Kelantan FA (Kafa) president, Tan Sri Annuar Musa, for the team’s gallant effort to reach the first-ever FA Cup final in the tournament’s 19-year history

 

Kelantan coach Peter Butler said the match against the City reserves on Aug 18 would serve as a warm-up ahead of the Malaysia Cup competition in September

Ciderspace

Recently Released keeper Richard Martin is on trial at Yeovil Town

Trial for Obeng

Released full back Curtis Obeng has had trials at Glasgow Celtic and more recently Wigan Athletic

City Sign Next "Gerrard"

News has reached us here at MCFCRAA that City have signed 14 year old Louis Hutton from Leeds United. He has been described as the new Steven Gerrard and rejected rivals United to Join Jim Cassell and his Academy programme.

City have also taken centre half George Swann from Leeds

 

Information has also reached us that there is a lot of City activity in the Yorkshire area, look at the following link to gleam further information

 

http://www.waccoe.com/index.php?showtopic=153955&st=0

Man City have option for Ransford Osei

It has been reported that City have an option on Ghana starlet Ransford Osei., who is currently with Maccabi Haifa. Osei had a trial at City two years ago but work permit problems thwarted any deal.

City sign Brazilian Kid

His name is Dionathan Teixeira

He is a 17 year old left footed centre half and was previously with Slovakian club, Kosice.

http://jorgejr9.blogspot.com/2009/07/dionathan-no-manchester-city.html

 

Barclays Reserve Venues for 2009/2010

Hull City                                                           North Ferriby United FC

 

Wigan Athletic                                                 Robin Park Arena       

Sunderland                                                      Eppleton Colliery Welfare

Bolton Wanderers                                            Lancashire FA

Blackburn Rovers                                              Leigh Sports Village

Liverpool                                                         Tranmere Rovers FC

Burnley                                                             Accrington Stanley FC

Manchester United                                           Altrincham FC

Everton                                                            Stobart Stadium

 

 

2009/2010 Reserve Fixtures Released

Please go to appropriate sections and click on link

Jim Cassell to head new international team

Jim Cassell is to head a new international coaching team. The first port of call will be Abu Dhabi, where City hope to unveil the project during the FIFA World Club Championships which start in December.

City confirm the list of players released from the club.

Goalkeeper Richard Martin has gone, as have youngsters Matthew Brown, Ian Daly, Greg Hartley, Ben Morris, Curtis Obeng, Chris Ramsey and Angelos Tsiaklis.

We can also confirm that Barna Horvath as gone back home to Hungary, Petr Varga has left and Adrian Cieslewicz and Igor Paldan have been released, whilst Gary Nolan has joined FC United. 

 

EX-CITY YOUNGSTER LOOKING FOR REDS CHANCE

FORMER Manchester City youngster Chris Ramsey is training at Oakwell.

A product of the City Academy, Ramsey is a 19-year-old full back, capped by Northern Ireland up to U20 level. He was a regular for City's reserves last season, under the guidance of ex-Oakwell boss Glyn Hodges

Wrexham FC: Dragons to sign Adrian Cieslewicz from Manchester City

WREXHAM are set to sign Poland youth international attacker Adrian Cieslewicz from Manchester City.

The 18-year-old, who has been on the books of the Premier League giants for two and a half years, has agreed a one-year deal with Dragons boss Dean Saunders.

Saunders said: “Adrian comes to us well recommended and we have watched him on several occasions.

“He has very good pace and can operate either as a frontman or out wide, which will give us a few options.”

Although Polish by birth, Cieslewicz grew up in the Faroe Islands and so follows in the footsteps of Gunnar Nielsen as another Faroese player to make the journey from City to the Racecourse.

Aris Coax Manchester City Starlet Ian Daly To Greece

Greek Super League outfit Greek Super League outfit Aris Thessaloniki have recently announced the signing of Manchester City youngster Ian Daly.

The Irish-born forward, who is delighted with the move, spoke to the press after signing the necessary documents at the Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium.

"This is my big chance and I want to show my talent," said the 19-year-old.

"I have the self-confidence and I think that I'm coming in a time that Aris want to build a new offensive team and I can help in this project."