Recent content by OhForAGreavsie

Chelsea fan. When he was rumoured to be joining us the understanding was that he would sign on 31st August because that is his 16th birthday. It also happens to be the last day of the general, i.e. non Premier League, transfer window.

Well, speaking as a Chelsea fan, I've enjoyed the recent end-of-season Youth Cup showdowns between our two clubs, so I'm disappointed that you're out. I suppose we can hope for an U18 title play off between the clubs instead. That is far from certain however. While we tend to play strong sides...

I hate these breaks too but we have only ourselves to blame for the fact that Blatter's power grabbing scheme remains in place. The obvious solution to these blights on the football season is to scrap them, allow the domestic season to run uninterrupted and therefore be completed in a shorter...

All seven goals.

Ah Ah, OK. Thanks.

Which twats?

Thanks for the reply. I've a feeling every top club in Europe will be making a pitch for Dembele when he reaches 16. It would be nice to think he would take his time and complete his development with The Bhoys, but I don't know if the lad and his family will be able to resist the exotic...

Chelsea fan. How excited are you about the younger Dembele? What a player he looks. City have two outstanding youth talents (that I'm aware of) and there are some excellent players in our youth ranks too but, wow, that kid is amazing.

I agree with you. For me, going on loan on graduating from U18 level is the footballing equivalent of going off to university like so many other 18 year olds around the world do at that stage of their development.

Hello All, Chelsea fan. The academy system breaks down at this level. In theory, these sides are the modern equivalent of reserve teams, but in truth they are the reserve reserves at best. At all the leading clubs, the better players of development age are syphoned off into the loan system...

Rumours do the rounds and this lad has been has been linked with Chelsea so I watched some videos. He looks decidedly average to me.

Feared you'd say that. He'd be a big upgrade for them. Don't get me wrong, I really like James Milner. I love his no fuss, just get on with the job, type of game. I think he's a lot more effective than he is often given credit for, but he's not a left back of title winning calibre.

Ghoulam too? I'm all for the raising of the quality around the league but this is getting ridiculous now. Who is Ghoulam being linked to?

Yep, really agree with you. Can't wait.

Well different perspectives I suppose. Maybe we see things too much through glasses of our own shades of blue. Perhaps it would take the views of fans of other clubs to get a more objective take, so let's not argue. I do though have a different take on some of the examples you cite. Apologies if...