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May 9, 2024 · It had to be Leeds standing in the way of Ben Wilkinson and the Youth Cup trophy - a title the City head coach describes as the 'pinnacle' of youth football. To get his hands on the biggest trophy ...
May 11, 2024 · Manchester City lifted the trophy after a 4-0 win in the Etihad final. Ben Wilkinson said winning the FA Youth Cup is the greatest achievement of his coaching career, after Manchester City’s victory on Friday night. The Blues comfortably dispatched Leeds United 4-0 in the final at the Etihad, with goals from Justin Oboavwoduo, Jaden Heskey ...
- Michael Plant
Feb 24, 2024 · “The players will take a lot from it and it’s an experience we can fall back on in the future. “We were in the semi-finals last year and really disappointed not to get into the final. “Its lovely to have a home game Swindon and Bristol City have both done exceptionally well this season and it will be a tough game whoever we play, and we are really pleased to get to that stage again.
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Wilkey has dedicated his achievement to a cause close to all our hearts. He is raising money for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), in memory of Mia Jennings, daughter of club friends James and Louise Jennings. Mia was taken from us at the young age of 19, all donations will go to the testing of young people. Wilkey’s story and a donation link ...
Dec 19, 2023 · And Wilkinson praised the performance of Mfuni who was also tasked with playing out of his favoured position of centre-back. “He’s an exceptional talent,” exclaimed Wilkinson when asked for his thoughts on his youngest defender. “We think very highly of him. For a player that’s 15 years old, he has great maturity and a real high level ...
- Holly Percival
May 10, 2024 · Our academy has offered a successful pathway for young players to go and play in the Premier League and the Champions League." Mentions FA Youth Cup Champions League Premier League
May 10, 2024 · Manchester City U18 coach Ben Wilkinson says his young players know they face a battle to reach the first team. City meet Leeds United in the FA Youth Cup final tonight. "For a player to get ...
