11.30am 31 August 2013
Under 18 Professional Development League, North
Sheffield United U18 0 Crewe Alexandra U18 2 (att 80)
A comfortable and rather unexciting win for Crewe's youngsters, although if the home side had been better in front of goal it might have been a much better match.
United created chances, but never looked likely to take any, whereas Crewe scored a goal in each half, the second a penalty.
I was last at this ground in November 1998, when it was known as the Forgemasters Sports and Social Club and home to Sheffield Lane Top FC. Since then it's been acquired by Sheffield United as a training ground and academy venue.
Back in 1998 I saw Lane Top well beaten by Stocksbridge Park Steels in a county cup match, but the pitch used that day hosted an under 16s match between Sheffield United and Crewe, while the under 18s played on a pitch closer to the Shirecliffe Road entrance.
Viewing isn't ideal, with spectators restricted to areas behind the goal, in front of a building that was the Forgemasters social club and now houses a tea bar, or half of one side.
Under 18 Professional Development League, North
Sheffield United U18 0 Crewe Alexandra U18 2 (att 80)
A comfortable and rather unexciting win for Crewe's youngsters, although if the home side had been better in front of goal it might have been a much better match.
United created chances, but never looked likely to take any, whereas Crewe scored a goal in each half, the second a penalty.
I was last at this ground in November 1998, when it was known as the Forgemasters Sports and Social Club and home to Sheffield Lane Top FC. Since then it's been acquired by Sheffield United as a training ground and academy venue.
Back in 1998 I saw Lane Top well beaten by Stocksbridge Park Steels in a county cup match, but the pitch used that day hosted an under 16s match between Sheffield United and Crewe, while the under 18s played on a pitch closer to the Shirecliffe Road entrance.
Viewing isn't ideal, with spectators restricted to areas behind the goal, in front of a building that was the Forgemasters social club and now houses a tea bar, or half of one side.
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