And even more exciting is that Pep will get his hands on him whilst he is still young enough to be moulded into whatever we want.Yet more vindication of our academy and our player integration system, because psychology is part of their job.
He's the first proper product of the new academy and the likes of Marwood and Begeristain would have been bursting with pride yesterday as he announced his arrival to the football world. This is more proof of what a well run club we are now.
Exciting times.
And even more exciting is that Pep will get his hands on him whilst he is still young enough to be moulded into whatever we want.
Pep will turn him into a global superstar by his early 20s
He's the kind of player who just scores. He's alert in the goal area, he makes himself available in the penalty area and give him a one-on-one yer've got to put yer shirt on him! He reminds me, dare I say it, of Andy Cole. He was another who just accumulated goals. Nothing that would have people drooling, apart from that one which Darius assisted(!), but he will turn matches. He accumulates goals and the team accumulates points!!
I'm interested to find out if his energy levels and lightning quick poacher goals are because he's currently so eager to impress. Play him enough to keep him hungry for the time being, and maybe these attributes become part of his game permanently. A prolonged spell could bring him on in leaps and bounds - a poor spell could dent his confidence. There's a balance, and you should have faith in your guys finding it, rather than moaning if he doesn't start. Not that anyone moans on here.
You've got quite a talent, not easy to post such shite so consistently.Whilst only 19 he isn't going to be willing to sit on the bench. Maybe thats me, I could well be wrong. He's certainly started to show himself and he'll be wanting games next year.
I'm not sure he's been used enough this year. I'm all for managing the younger lads game time but there are occasions where he could have started given the injuries.
There is a reluctance to use him, I think most would agree with that. Even as a sub in some games, I'm wondering what he needs to do to get on the pitch.
But you invest what we did in Bony then he will be 3rd choice. My concern is that he won't be willing to do that if Bony stays
I think we are managing fantastically. playing week in week out can break a youngster just as easy as it can make one. Owen, Pato, Rooney started to decline at about 24, Javier Saviola, Bojan(still good but not where he was "meant" to be), being just a few examples.
Ease him in, let him find his feet in English football/this team. He comes across as humble and appreciative of the opportunities he is getting already and has all the ingredients it takes to become a world class forward, we just have to continue to manage him correctly and we will reap the rewards.
If Chelsea took the same approach with Lukaku as are with Kelechi, they wouldn't have to loan in these flops and would be much better off for it.
Let's just compare him to Kelechi Iheanacho, eh?
Saying he's the new this player or that player will only place an unnecessary burden on his shoulders.
I disagree. There is much more to him than just scoring. Passing range aside the guy is crazy intelligent with the ball. In all honesty he remings me of a mix of Zidane and Henry. He may never be a dribbling magician nor have the close ball control of Messi, but the combination of skills he has is equally rare.
Andy Cole never had that level of technical ability either.
Whilst only 19 he isn't going to be willing to sit on the bench. Maybe thats me, I could well be wrong. He's certainly started to show himself and he'll be wanting games next year.
I'm not sure he's been used enough this year. I'm all for managing the younger lads game time but there are occasions where he could have started given the injuries.
There is a reluctance to use him, I think most would agree with that. Even as a sub in some games, I'm wondering what he needs to do to get on the pitch.
But you invest what we did in Bony then he will be 3rd choice. My concern is that he won't be willing to do that if Bony stays
He needs a new contract ASAP. Running out in summer!
What impresses me as much as his football is the way he speaks. Every sentence either has "I am very grateful", "thank you to the manager" or "I need to work hard" in it. He's really well grounded I think. His play reminds me of Sturridge actually, but with a better character.
Honestly I think that's 100% grade A bullshit.
He's been used plenty and not only that but it's really obvious he's been gradually introduced over the course of the season, which is good management.
Here's his game time across the season.
He's been carefully integrated into the team because he's a long term prospect and we need to look after him. It was clear yesterday that his stamina is miles ahead of where it was when he got his first league start against Norwich and he was knackered after an hour.
On top of that, I have no idea why you're being such a Mard arse about him leaving. Why the fuck would he go? There's absolutely no reason for anyone who isn't wumming to say he'd leave. Pellegrini has already said multiple times the reason Dzeko and Jovetic left and weren't replaced was Nacho.
And why would a manager like Guardiola give a shit about how much Bony cost? In fact when have we ever cared? Kompany cost a fraction of what Kolo and Lescott did - was he left on the bench forever?
And lastly the idea that any 19 year old would leave because he isn't starting every game is fucking laughable. Even Messi wasn't starting every game at 19 years old and everything we have seen from Iheanacho points to him being incredibly humble and just wanting to get his head down.
I disagree. There is much more to him than just scoring. Passing range aside the guy is crazy intelligent with the ball. In all honesty he remings me of a mix of Zidane and Henry. He may never be a dribbling magician nor have the close ball control of Messi, but the combination of skills he has is equally rare.
Andy Cole never had that level of technical ability either.
Really? I was certain that it expired next year for some reason. Thats a relief!That's not true at all. His contract runs out in 2019.