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Recapping a brilliant night and remembering a special young boy. 💙 Thank you to everyone who supported the lads at the Arthur Cup yesterday!
Ugorji's header, Guernier's magic feet, Warmington's penalty save and McCusker's composure. 😮💨 An action-packed victory for Blues Under-18s against Bromsgrove Sporting on Tuesday night!
Another impressive, all-action performance from Menzi Mazwi on Wednesday night against Solihull Moors! 😤
We can confirm that Under-21s captain, Byron Pendleton, has joined Yeovil Town on a season-long loan. Go and smash it, Byron! 👊
Academy ➡️ Leading Blues out at St. Andrew's @ Knighthead park as captain. Proud of you, Changy! 💙
A tremendous shift from our youngsters tonight. Well done, lads! 👏
Afternoon, chaps! 🫡 A brilliant chance for some young Blues to express themselves tonight against @SolihullMoors.
Looking good, lads. 😮💨 Our 2025/26 away kit, now available to buy online!
"There were 16-year-olds in the team today that held their own against grown men." 🎙️ Marcos Painter on the Under-18s' impressive win over Bromsgrove Sporting (featuring sabotage from the fella on the floodlights).
An 𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 victory for Blues Under-18s against a senior Bromsgrove Sporting side! 🔥
KIANNNNN! ⚽️ Excellent from Ben Flavell to progress the ball as it falls to Kian McCusker to round the 'keeper and tap home! 🔴 1-3 🔵 [82] | #BCFC
![BCFCAcademy's tweet image. KIANNNNN! ⚽️
Excellent from Ben Flavell to progress the ball as it falls to Kian McCusker to round the 'keeper and tap home!
🔴 1-3 🔵 [82] | #BCFC](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GwfRyXsWwAAs6Wa.jpg)
Close! 😩 Lorenzo Greer does brilliantly to steal possession and set away Taha Elmansuri, whose shot is well saved from close range. 🔴 1-2 🔵 [76] | #BCFC
Blues have introduced nine changes on the hour mark. The line-up is now: Warmington, Quirk, Campbell, Ranson, Brannigan, Greer, Flavell, Elmansuri, Nunes-Wickham, McCusker, Degtiarev. 🔴 1-2 🔵 [65] | #BCFC
![BCFCAcademy's tweet image. Blues have introduced nine changes on the hour mark. The line-up is now:
Warmington, Quirk, Campbell, Ranson, Brannigan, Greer, Flavell, Elmansuri, Nunes-Wickham, McCusker, Degtiarev.
🔴 1-2 🔵 [65] | #BCFC](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GwfN8LbWsAMYMwL.jpg)
TYRESE WARMINGTON SAVES A PENALTY! A second spot kick for the hosts but the substitute goalie guesses right and makes a big stop. 👊 🔴 1-2 🔵 [57] | #BCFC
![BCFCAcademy's tweet image. TYRESE WARMINGTON SAVES A PENALTY!
A second spot kick for the hosts but the substitute goalie guesses right and makes a big stop. 👊
🔴 1-2 🔵 [57] | #BCFC](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GwfL5ciW8AAt_f0.jpg)
We're back underway for the second period. Keep up this intensity, Blues! 🔴 1-2 🔵 [46] | #BCFC
![BCFCAcademy's tweet image. We're back underway for the second period. Keep up this intensity, Blues!
🔴 1-2 🔵 [46] | #BCFC](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GwfH6UNWgAAfNh8.jpg)
A fantastic half of football from the young Blues. 🔥
The hosts grab one back via the penalty spot. Back-and-forth game here so far. 🔴 1-2 🔵 [38] | #BCFC
Wow. 🤯 Aurelien Guernier is applauded by the Bromsgrove Sporting fans in attendance for a beautiful solo goal! 🔴 0-2 🔵 [17] | #BCFC
![BCFCAcademy's tweet image. Wow. 🤯
Aurelien Guernier is applauded by the Bromsgrove Sporting fans in attendance for a beautiful solo goal!
🔴 0-2 🔵 [17] | #BCFC](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gwe_UanXgAAZRY7.jpg)
Will O'Sullivan with a pair of outstanding stops to deny both Bromsgrove strikers a leveller! 🔴 0-1 🔵 [15] | #BCFC
![BCFCAcademy's tweet image. Will O'Sullivan with a pair of outstanding stops to deny both Bromsgrove strikers a leveller!
🔴 0-1 🔵 [15] | #BCFC](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gwe-p3hWQAAP6lV.jpg)