Rounding up all what's been going on at Kirkby, the Academy Show is back once more! Join Matt Addison and Guy Clarke as they look through the latest developments, from a feisty 5-3 win for the U23s over Manchester United on Friday night to disappointment for the U18s on Saturday. Plus they examine the prospects of James Balagizi, fresh from putting pen to paper on his first professional deal, as well as touching on Tom Hill sustaining a long-term injury, before getting onto the 'One to Watch'. This time around Matt profiles new signing Melkamu Frauendorf following his recent move from German outfit Hoffenheim. Enjoy.

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The Academy Show: U23s beat Man Utd in feisty encounter | James Balagizi signs professional terms | Profiling new signing Frauendorf