Next academy stars?

[Norman kneejerk]

Did we sign the younger West Ham lad in the end, not Divin, that seemed to go quiet

 

[Cobra]

Does anyone know if Isaac Smith has left the academy?

Think he’s still with City but he’s about 5th or 6th choice centre back at the moment so maybe a move would be best for him to try and start his career somewhere else

 

[SSL2]

I'm a referee & regularly officiate at the CFA doing u16s/u18's level, so have seen alot of these players come through the ranks.

Observations I've made after reffing a couple u18 pre season games in recent weeks:

- Reigan Heskey is a brilliant player, plays off the left wing and knows where the net is - will go a long way if he carries on.
- Dunbar-Mcdonald is also fantastic. Plays on the opposite wing to Reigan, so skillful, great with both feet and is absolutely rapid. Similar style of play to Joel Ndala who we have just loaned to PSV
- Floyd Samba is also one to watch, plays in the 8 & is a great ball carrier. Strong as an Ox too.

Will update throughout the season as I officiate these guys more regularly.

 

[decmancity]

I'm a referee & regularly officiate at the CFA doing u16s/u18's level, so have seen alot of these players come through the ranks.

Observations I've made after reffing a couple u18 pre season games in recent weeks:

- Reigan Heskey is a brilliant player, plays off the left wing and knows where the net is - will go a long way if he carries on.
- Dunbar-Mcdonald is also fantastic. Plays on the opposite wing to Reigan, so skillful, great with both feet and is absolutely rapid. Similar style of play to Joel Ndala who we have just loaned to PSV
- Floyd Samba is also one to watch, plays in the 8 & is a great ball carrier. Strong as an Ox too.

Will update throughout the season as I officiate these guys more regularly.

Nice insight, cheers.

I hope the lads and the staff show you respect during and after games!

 

[SSL2]

Nice insight, cheers.

I hope the lads and the staff show you respect during and after games!

Yeah I love going there & get looked after well.

Did the 16s on Tuesday night & had a good chat with Kolo who is now the assistant at that level.

Richard Dunne is the 18s assistant too - it's always nice to have a chat with familiar faces.

 

[TonyColemansbagofapples]

Are you allowed to say how they fared?

 

[SSL2]

Are you allowed to say how they fared?

Yeah they beat Blackburn 5-2. looked really sharp

 

[Feed the Elk]

Yeah they beat Blackburn 5-2. looked really sharp

That was the U15s :)

 

[mattcity5]

I'm a referee & regularly officiate at the CFA doing u16s/u18's level, so have seen alot of these players come through the ranks.

Observations I've made after reffing a couple u18 pre season games in recent weeks:

- Reigan Heskey is a brilliant player, plays off the left wing and knows where the net is - will go a long way if he carries on.
- Dunbar-Mcdonald is also fantastic. Plays on the opposite wing to Reigan, so skillful, great with both feet and is absolutely rapid. Similar style of play to Joel Ndala who we have just loaned to PSV
- Floyd Samba is also one to watch, plays in the 8 & is a great ball carrier. Strong as an Ox too.

Will update throughout the season as I officiate these guys more regularly.

That's the younger Heskey isn't it?

Also, have any opposition players stood out?

 

[Marklr]

Keep an eye out for Gambian wonder kid Wahab Dampha. Impressing all at City at the moment.