Manchester United are through to the Youth Cup quarter-final following a 5-1 victory over Swansea. Gyliano van Velzen scored twice and the other goals came from Jack Barmby, Sam Byrne and Tyler Blackett. Barmby and Blackett particularly shone.

United will now play against the winners of the Charlton and Tottenham tie on a fortnight.

Let's start with something positive our youngsters are 7-1 against Wigan in the FA Youth Cup fourth round. Bamford has scored four and there's still twenty odd minutes to go. Perhaps the future isn't so bleak after all? And now, let's drop back down to earth by contemplating the weekend's fortunes of our senior so-called professionals [.

Young Reds crash out of cup

It was a disappointing night for Liverpool U18s after they crashed out of the FA Youth Cup losing 3-1 to Swansea City on Tuesday night.

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Youth Cup live

Liverpool's Academy youngsters are in action against Swansea City in the FA Youth Cup third round tonight a match you can watch exclusively live on LFC TV and LFC TV Online Now.

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NOW: Youth Cup live

Liverpool's Academy youngsters are in action against Swansea City in the FA Youth Cup third round tonight a match you can watch exclusively live on LFC TV and LFC TV Online Now.

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6.30pm: Youth Cup live

Liverpool's Academy youngsters are in action tonight when they travel to Swansea City in the FA Youth Cup third round a match you can watch exclusively live on LFC TV and LFC TV Online from 6.30pm GMT.

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Liverpool FC youngster Marc Pelosi revealed on Twitter a few days ago that he was mugged by a couple of 'angry scousers', which is not the greatest welcome to a new city (!). Thankfully, Pelosi wasn't hurt, and he seems to be settling in well despite that experience.
Speaking after the draw with Stoke in the FA Youth Cup, the midfielder, said:
"I'm really liking it.

Youth Cup live on Tuesday

Liverpool's Academy youngsters start their FA Youth Cup run for 2011-12 with a third round tie at Swansea City on Tuesday a match you can watch exclusively live on LFC TV and LFC TV Online.

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This team is rapidly becoming one of the most technically gifted youth teams the club has ever seen. Under the spotlights at Moss Lane on a cold rainy night, United's young hopefuls made light work of a determined Torquay United side that set up, at times, with 7 men at the back. Goals from van [...]

It's difficult not to dwell on last years tremendous journey through the stages of the competition as this years FA Youth Cup gets under-way in earnest. It's tempting to compare this team with last years but as we know, every academy team, every year has varying levels of skill, experience and expectations; this seasons is [.

Youth Cup fixture change

Liverpool have confirmed a date and venue change for their FA Youth Cup tie away to Swansea City next month.

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Youth Cup date set

Liverpool will face Swansea City in the FA Youth Cup 3rd round on Wednesday, December 7.

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Reds to face Swansea in Cup

Liverpool U18s have been drawn away to Swansea City in the third round of this year's FA Youth Cup.

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Manchester United: The 2010-2011 Academy Season - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Manchester United's Academy collect their 10th FA: Youth Cup Trophy, with fledglings that some are daring to suggest could be the next 'Class of 92′........

If I asked the majority of United fans ‘what's been the most disappointing moment of the season?

"VIDEO: Morrison and Keane Goals In Youth Cup Final" was originally published at The Republik of Mancunia.

Here's some pictures from Manchester United's 4-1 victory over Sheffield United in Youth Cup final. 6-3 on aggregate.

Thanks to @TriciaRKG
VIDEO: Morrison and Keane Goals In Youth Cup Final

"PICTURES: United Youth Celebrate Cup Win" was originally published at The Republik of Mancunia.

So? What did we learn at Bramall Lane last Tuesday night? Well, I think we learnt that after disposing of Aston Villa in the semi-final we were right not to underestimate Sheffield United's young Blades. Did United's players underestimate them? I don't think so. But, I do believe they were a tad shocked when they woke up from the dead after thirty five minutes!

The most startling stat surrounding the 1st leg of this FA Youth Cup final is that more than 29,977 expectant fans turned up to watch the match. The attendance is even more startling given that it's Sheffield United's highest gate of the season (yes, including all competitions at all levels) beating the previous highest by fully 6,000 (cue the chant "Come to see United, you've only come to see United.

A record 19 League titles, another record 11 FA Cups and with a great chance of lifting a tenth FA Youth Cup which will keep Manchester United ahead of Arsenal on seven. How can anyone possibly argue...
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It's here, and it's not going unnoticed despite being surrounded by other events and achievements gained by the club's more illustrious and decorated first team squad. There's a certain hype about this year's FA Youth Cup final, nothing emphasised this more than the 24,000 tickets that had already been sold by Wednesday last week, Bramall Lane holds just shy of 33,000.

While you are watching the first-teamers take on the Brummies at the Bridge tomorrow, please spare a thought for the youth boys as they play the second leg of the FA Youth Cup semifinal against the Mancs.

Or, you can try to multitask like me put the first team on the television and mute it, then pull up Chelsea TV on the laptop to watch the Youth Cup.

The good news is that Yossi Benayoun played 20 minutes for Israel yesterday, Alex has returned to full training with the squad, and it seems that our first teamers emerged unscathed from the international break.

The bad news is that one of our star players in the Youth Cup run, Billy Clifford, injured his knee in training yesterday.

Manchester United Youth team captain Paul Pogba stepped up to take a penalty during the FA Youth Cup quarter final against Liverpool at Anfield. The spot kick was successfully converted but referee...
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Manchester United came from 2-0 down to win 3-2 at Anfield in the FA Youth Cup quarter-finals, in a game that saw two players from each side sent off. Larnell Cole scored United's first from the penalty spot, after Paul Pogba was bizarrely shown a second yellow for dummying his penalty kick. Ravel Morisson went on to score two goals, the second of which five minutes before time, to see United through to the semis to face Chelsea.

Liverpool's starlet Raheem Sterling netted five (5) goals in 9-0 rout of Southend at Anfield.

The comprehensive victory moved the Under 18 footballers into the quarter-finals of the FA Youth Cup.

Sterling's first goal came in the 18th minute, and completed his hat trick in the first half, he concluded his five goal haul in the 85th minute.

That Billy Clifford. He can play.

So, too, can Josh McEachran. But you already knew that. Nathaniel Chalobah, he's the monster Chelsea are obviously trying to keep under wraps. On recent displays, the world will soon know of the native of Sierra Leone.

They're not alone.

Thai Port Under 19's had to settle for a 1-1 draw against BEC-Tero Under 19's in today's FA Youth Cup tie. The game was due to be played in Khlong Toei, but was switched to Tephasadin Stadium because the repaired and partially re-laid turf at PAT Stadium is not yet ready for use.
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Carlo attends FA Youth Cup tie against Arsenal.

Carlo sits down. Carlo is approached by an older and clearly very austere woman with ticket. Carlo eyebrows.

Carlo moves. Classic.

The last and only time Wolves have been victorious in the FA Youth Cup was back in 1958 over 50 years ago but we have reached the final six times. But that was not to be this year. Wolves lost to Everton in the third round of the FA Youth Cup on Tuesday [...]