Under 19's Beat Fulham

Last updated : 27 September 2003 By Site Editor
Youngster Aidian Collins, who made his debut for the club towards the end of last season, opened the scoring for the blues on the half hour with a great header at the near post following an Ipswich Town corner.

Liam Craig added a second for the blues halfway through the second half after a break by Craig Reid ended with a cross from the young striker which was turned in at the far post by Craig. Fulham hit back with a late consolation goal from a free kick, but it was not enough to prevent Town from winning.

Speaking of his teams win, Academy boss Ian Smith told the official club website: "It was a silly goal to concede but we were never really in any danger of letting the lead slip.

"I was delighted with the boys. It was a good game in that both teams tried to play the right way and if teams take us on at a passing game, they will have their work cut out against our lads

"The youngsters are starting to handle the physical side of the game now and I said it might be Christmas before we start to see the best of them. There are signs that we might be ahead of that schedule."