Kelechi Iheanacho

[MillionDollarDream]

He scored a hattrick today for Columbus Crew in a training game

Just found this out, surprised to say the least but rather interesting.

Training there until October then a loan, shouldn't he be one of the kids sent to NYCFC if he's not our 4th striker?

 

[BillyShears]

He scored a hattrick today for Columbus Crew in a training game

Where'd you get that from - and I guess the more obvious question is why is he training with Columbus Crew?

 

[Mancitybluemoon1]

Corey Mann ‏@itscoreymann 31m
Man City's Kelechi Iheanacho is training with MLS side Columbus Crew until returning to #MCFC in mid-October. @City_Watch

 

[City_Sean]

Keeping him fit and sharp for when he moves to us, lovely stuff.

 

[sam-caddick]

If he comes to us in October and starts scoring goals I doubt he will be loaned out.

 

[Centurions]

If he comes to us in October and starts scoring goals I doubt he will be loaned out.

If he gets his work permit.

If he has already been signed up as someone had stressed earlier in this thread, but if he was also to be denied a work permit in the UK, then I will assume he will be loaned out to a club in a more forgiving European country with a history of taking on young African talent. If so, how long will he have to serve his time abroad before we can employ him in our ranks?

Isn't it normally 75% of your national teams games over a 2 year period?

 

[Mancitybluemoon1]

If he comes to us in October and starts scoring goals I doubt he will be loaned out.

If he gets his work permit.

If he has already been signed up as someone had stressed earlier in this thread, but if he was also to be denied a work permit in the UK, then I will assume he will be loaned out to a club in a more forgiving European country with a history of taking on young African talent. If so, how long will he have to serve his time abroad before we can employ him in our ranks?

Isn't it normally 75% of your national teams games over a 2 year period?

Yes, that's what I heard as well mate.....If he does return in Oct, I think City will loan him out and hope he ready for 2015....

 

[MillionDollarDream]

He scored a hattrick today for Columbus Crew in a training game

Where'd you get that from - and I guess the more obvious question is why is he training with Columbus Crew?

Claudio Reyna referred him there, so maybe he's just staying fit, getting acclimated to the US before getting sent back to us in October. Finish training with us like Lampard then head over to NYCFC with him.

 

[George Hannah]

He scored a hattrick today for Columbus Crew in a training game

Where'd you get that from - and I guess the more obvious question is why is he training with Columbus Crew?

Claudio Reyna referred him there, so maybe he's just staying fit, getting acclimated to the US before getting sent back to us in October. Finish training with us like Lampard then head over to NYCFC with him.

it's a foreign country I tell you!

 

[ped]

He scored a hattrick today for Columbus Crew in a training game

Where'd you get that from - and I guess the more obvious question is why is he training with Columbus Crew?

Claudio Reyna referred him there, so maybe he's just staying fit, getting acclimated to the US before getting sent back to us in October. Finish training with us like Lampard then head over to NYCFC with him.

im loving how citys global expansion is showing its first green shoots already

 

[sir baconface]

In all honesty, and I think I've said this before on here, but the work permit requirements in England are fucking dumb beyond belief. They honestly infuriate me.

"So, you'll earn a 7-figure salary, pay a fortune in taxes, not claim a penny in benefits and promise to refrain from committing acts of terrorism, sir?"

"Yes".

"We don't want the likes of you here. Fcuk off."

 

[sir baconface]

Probably be sold to a championship club for peanuts in 18 months

Yep, and then fall by the wayside like so many of our promising youngsters. I really wonder whether we have the right coaches to bring through talented players. Only time will tell I suppose. Micah had the raw power but no one was able to coach him to be a better defender or footballer. Chelsea on the other hand look like they consistently produce good players and then get them loaned out.

Not sure Chelsea produce them. Don't they buy, then stockpile loads of young players, loan them out, then cherry-pick or sell them on at a profit?

Not knocking it. Seems a viable, if selfish, business strategy.

 

[blueincy]

Probably be sold to a championship club for peanuts in 18 months

Yep, and then fall by the wayside like so many of our promising youngsters. I really wonder whether we have the right coaches to bring through talented players. Only time will tell I psuppose. Micah had the raw power but no one was able to coach him to be a better defender or footballer. Chelsea on the other hand look like they consistently produce good players and then get them loaned out.

Not sure Chelsea produce them. Don't they buy, then stockpile loads of young players, loan them out, then cherry-pick or sell them on at a profit?

Not knocking it. Seems a viable, if selfish, business strategy.

Yeah, 26 amazing isn't it.

The loanees are spread across eight countries. Yet we hit fucking red tape if we try loaning any of our new players out.

http://www.chelseafc.com/teams/on-loan-players.html

 

[Love Bites and Everything]

Yep, and then fall by the wayside like so many of our promising youngsters. I really wonder whether we have the right coaches to bring through talented players. Only time will tell I psuppose. Micah had the raw power but no one was able to coach him to be a better defender or footballer. Chelsea on the other hand look like they consistently produce good players and then get them loaned out.

Not sure Chelsea produce them. Don't they buy, then stockpile loads of young players, loan them out, then cherry-pick or sell them on at a profit?

Not knocking it. Seems a viable, if selfish, business strategy.

Yeah, 26 amazing isn't it.

The loanees are spread across eight countries. Yet we hit fucking red tape if we try loaning any of our new players out.

http://www.chelseafc.com/teams/on-loan-players.html

What issues have we had loaning players out?

 

[SlimShadyRus]

Why loan out? He can be the 4th striker

 

[blueincy]

Not sure Chelsea produce them. Don't they buy, then stockpile loads of young players, loan them out, then cherry-pick or sell them on at a profit?

Not knocking it. Seems a viable, if selfish, business strategy.

Yeah, 26 amazing isn't it.

The loanees are spread across eight countries. Yet we hit fucking red tape if we try loaning any of our new players out.



http://www.chelseafc.com/teams/on-loan-players.html

What issues have we had loaning players out?

Thought I read somewhere BZuc was on his way to Sunderland. Yeah, a quick search here it is.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...er-Bruno-Zuculini-set-join-Valencia-loan.html

 

[kun]

Training with the Columbus Crew in the US. Scored a hat trick in their last friendly.

Patrick Murphy@_Pat_Murphy_ Follow
The "Academy player" who scores the hat trick is actually 17-year old Man City player Kelechi Iheanacho, who is training with #Crew96

Patrick Murphy@_Pat_Murphy_ Follow
Berhalter said the Iheanacho training deal was facilitated by Claudio Reyna, who has connections through Manchester City. Played for 4 years

Match report: http://www.massivereport.com/2014/9...umbus-crews-scrimmage-with-dayton-dutch-lions

 

[kun]

Probably be sold to a championship club for peanuts in 18 months

Yep, and then fall by the wayside like so many of our promising youngsters. I really wonder whether we have the right coaches to bring through talented players. Only time will tell I suppose. Micah had the raw power but no one was able to coach him to be a better defender or footballer. Chelsea on the other hand look like they consistently produce good players and then get them loaned out.

Not sure Chelsea produce them. Don't they buy, then stockpile loads of young players, loan them out, then cherry-pick or sell them on at a profit?

Not knocking it. Seems a viable, if selfish, business strategy.

100%

Courtois, Sturridge, Zouma, Van Ginkel, Piazon etc.

Last decent player they actually produced was John Terry.

 

[BlueiNZ]

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He scored a hattrick today for Columbus Crew in a training game

Where'd you get that from - and I guess the more obvious question is why is he training with Columbus Crew?

 

[sam-caddick]

Why loan out? He can be the 4th striker

I think when or if he comes in October he will start out as 4th choice and play in the League Cup to start with, that's if we beat Wednesday of course.

It depends on what Manuel sees in training as well, if he is performing against the the seniors I can see him getting some game time in the league, and if he ends up scoring a few he won't be going out on loan.

If pre-season was anything to go by he looks very promising and for me what impresses me the most is that he looks fearless, which is something I find a lot of promising young players find hard to deal with when on the pitch with the seniors.

We all know from the EDS etc they have talent but can they show that earless trait that makes them get a first team place on a regular basis.

Lopes showed a fearless attitude in last seasons League Cup games and that's why for me I believe he will go on to become a decent player.

Sterling at Liverpool when he played a few games at 17 a few years ago, the boy was fearless.