In that order? Mukasa and McAidoo look as if they have the talent and physique already to be in and around, though Gorman still strikes me as slight, understandably. As for Mfuni, I just wonder if defenders will ever get a long-term opportunity.If I was picking four 'most likely' , it would be the four I mention in my last post.
Not in that order, no.In that order? Mukasa and McAidoo look as if they have the talent and physique already to be in and around, though Gorman still strikes me as slight, understandably. As for Mfuni, I just wonder if defenders will ever get a long-term opportunity.
Good call. I think his passing is better, but Tosin was some player at the same age, and is now doing well. I wish our fanbase had the patience to allow the players to develop at their own pace.Mfuni reminds me so much of Tosin, maybe slightly better going forward.
Gorman is very slight but gifted, like the Silvas.In that order? Mukasa and McAidoo look as if they have the talent and physique already to be in and around, though Gorman still strikes me as slight, understandably. As for Mfuni, I just wonder if defenders will ever get a long-term opportunity.
There all u18 they'll be bumped up an age group this coming season imoI'm inclined to agree, but I think there are a fair few that the club know they will need short-term plans for - Mukasa, Gorman, MFuni, McAidoo. I don't think it will be long before we begin to see this group training with the first-team and picking up a few minutes. They will then need replacing in the EDS. I think they are really exciting times.
One of the ironies of bringing in players such as Bah, Khusanov, Reis, Echeverri, and even Cherki, in quick succession is that while it signals a fresh commitment to youth, it might also be interpreted as closing pathways for those coming through from below. I hope the League Cup is used to give more youngsters a chance this year not as an exercise to keep others ticking over. Guess patience is needed from all.Good call. I think his passing is better, but Tosin was some player at the same age, and is now doing well. I wish our fanbase had the patience to allow the players to develop at their own pace.
I would agree. I think we must give the best of the academy time in the cup competitions and gradually increasing minutes in 'winnable' PL fixtures. It's something I have suggested for some time into my own echo-chamber!One of the ironies of bringing in players such as Bah, Khusanov, Reis, Echeverri, and even Cherki, in quick succession is that while it signals a fresh commitment to youth, it might also be interpreted as closing pathways for those coming through from below. I hope the League Cup is used to give more youngsters a chance this year not as an exercise to keep others ticking over. Guess patience is needed from all.
Fully agree, but if the bench and rotation are not being used effectively, questions should be asked.I would agree. I think we must give the best of the academy time in the cup competitions and gradually increasing minutes in 'winnable' PL fixtures. It's something I have suggested for some time into my own echo-chamber!
it probably will for the squad we have, we will still be over at least 2-3 guys a week even before the EDS get a look in at making a bench.Fully agree, but if the bench and rotation are not being used effectively, questions should be asked.
As you say, I’m not sure there is anyone, and I suspect that if we cannot get players out the door, then their pathways are blocked. That, in turn, raises questions about whether such a situation is an effective motivation for young players.it probably will for the squad we have, we will still be over at least 2-3 guys a week even before the EDS get a look in at making a bench.
Who do you like in the U21s that should be seen before the u18s? Alleyne maybe? The current team doesn't really have an outstanding talent in the mix just a good solid team.
think the current u21s are toast, the top u18s will get bumped and planned into the succession from next year+ onward (assuming they hit trajectories as expected).As you say, I’m not sure there is anyone, and I suspect that if we cannot get players out the door, then their pathways are blocked. That, in turn, raises questions about whether such a situation is an effective motivation for young players.
Think two of the top four U18 prospects are from London, so unless they can sense a genuine future at the club, then the lure of heading back down the road will be tempting. We’re seeing how difficult it is to operate with the homegrown rule and the cost of buying players, so we could do with 2-4 coming through together.think the current u21s are toast, the top u18s will get bumped and planned into the succession from next year+ onward (assuming they hit trajectories as expected).
yeah, think its within Viana's wheelhouse to incorporate them, just the perfect storm of timing, talent and need again from here.Think two of the top four U18 prospects are from London, so unless they can sense a genuine future at the club, then the lure of heading back down the road will be tempting. We’re seeing how difficult it is to operate with the homegrown rule and the cost of buying players, so we could do with 2-4 coming through together.