Sammy Braybrooke

[Ric Flair]

10 minutes ago, MonarchFox said:

Maddison still looked good at Aberdeen 

Amad Diallo looked dog shit for Rangers and is now arguably Man Utd's best player.

[Ric Flair]

Just now, AKCJ said:

But he had the benefit of a full pre-season (during which he impressed).

 

Obviously anything is possible but I'd be amazed if he gets game time for the first team here.

Oh I agree, I highly doubt it happens. Ruud's not exactly been gung ho in throwing academy players in, he's only putting them on the bench when he's exhausted senior player availability and his decision to not include any vs QPR was extremely disappointing. 

[Tommy Fresh]

13 minutes ago, Tommy G said:

He did but he is levels ahead of Braybooke to be fair

Aberdeen are also a better side

[AjcW]

The U21's have still got 10 games left this season, plenty of game time, start a fresh next season after trying to get a bit stronger if possible.

 

And if he starts tearing things up he might get some first team minutes.

 

Much rather he was back here playing any sort of football than stuck up in Scotland with a manager who has made some very odd subs throughout the season already.

[sharpylcfc]

On 13/01/2025 at 14:56, Lambert09 said:

Big window for him now, he will be needed next year so getting a good loan is imperative. 
 

Mid table league 1 or top league 2 clubs to guarantee minutes for me! I don’t think a relegation scrap in league 1 is the most nurturing experience. 
 

league 2 didn’t harm Nelson 

I would of sent to someone like Stevenage for the rest of the season if he hadn't already played for the under 21s this season.

[UniFox21]

1 hour ago, CosbehFox said:

I don’t think that’s in question. What’s pissing annoying is the organisation whereby he’s played in a poxy EFL Trophy game and therefore he can’t go out on loan again. 

This is also piss poor. He's not played for the official first team, it's a glorified academy match for the u21's who aren't associated with a proper league. BS rule 

[Fox on the Rox]

41 minutes ago, StanSP said:

As bad as it is that he can't play for another club, they had no idea it wouldn't work out well at Dundee. They could sign him on loan again

 

But hard to blame the club on this one? 

I disagree. The club didn't have 'no idea' that the Dundee loan wouldn't work out. First loans often don't workout, it's not unusual. 

 

The club needs to get professional in how it manages the careers of young players like Braybrooke, Alves and Nelson. Not just for the benefit of those players but also, the next crop of promising youngsters are watching what happens for those three. The club should be able to point to good management and the success and opportunities that brings when offering youngsters like Monga their first pro contract, that would reduce the chances of them being seduced away by more promising offers.

 

The two club rule is well known. Any young player who might be going on loan shouldn't lose one of those 'lives' for a single, unimportant game. Someone should have responsibility and accountability for ensuring young players' opportunities are maximised. There isn't joined up thinking going on. Also, it shouldn't be left till the very end of the window for young players to be allowed out on loan. By then many of the best loan places are filled, players risk missing out on the best opportunities and can be left scratching around for what's left (Braybrooke?) or missing out entirely (Alves?). I believe that's why we have such a poor record with loans. There should be a clear career plan for each young player - it's what many other clubs do - so whoever's deciding on the squad for the Papa Johns knows the plan is for Braybrooke to go on loan and therefore he's not up for selection.