ACF Posted 26 August 2023 Posted 26 August 2023 I am very excited to see Braybrooke and Alves in this system. Any word on how Ben Nelson is tracking? 2
Nicolo Barella Posted 27 August 2023 Posted 27 August 2023 3 hours ago, ACF said: I am very excited to see Braybrooke and Alves in this system. Any word on how Ben Nelson is tracking? Just came here to post this. With Nelson, Braybrooke and Alves still to come in, think we'll have a really well-rounded squad.
moore_94 Posted 27 August 2023 Posted 27 August 2023 (edited) Under 21 are away against Blackburn Arjan Raikhy and Silko Thomas both starting Young, Cartwright, Ali, Amartey, Godsmark-Ford, Wilson-Brown, Richards, Cover, Maswanhise, Raikhy, Thomas Subs: French, Grist, Hill, Booth, Pennant Edited 27 August 2023 by moore_94
Shane Posted 27 August 2023 Posted 27 August 2023 I think Enzo would have really liked Popov and his ability to press high. Hopefully he is back soon.
Lineker's Left Foot Posted 27 August 2023 Posted 27 August 2023 20 hours ago, moore_94 said: Wow interesting g to see Lewis Page came on, apparently high hopes for him as he represents England Youth plus Maxwell Adedeji, a Finnish Under 17 international
AjcW Posted 27 August 2023 Posted 27 August 2023 37 minutes ago, Lineker's Left Foot said: Wow interesting g to see Lewis Page came on, apparently high hopes for him as he represents England Youth plus Maxwell Adedeji, a Finnish Under 17 international He’s not Finnish he’s only 16!!!! 1
Finnegan Posted 27 August 2023 Posted 27 August 2023 11 minutes ago, AjcW said: Ben Petty terrorist ball back in full swing then Mhm. I do wish we'd do more with staff at the club, especially after investing so much in facilities. Need to go out and be investing the "next Maresca" already to come in and coach the youth teams. Actually work on developing young coaches as well as players. Go out and properly talent spot. 1
AjcW Posted 27 August 2023 Posted 27 August 2023 3 minutes ago, Finnegan said: Mhm. I do wish we'd do more with staff at the club, especially after investing so much in facilities. Need to go out and be investing the "next Maresca" already to come in and coach the youth teams. Actually work on developing young coaches as well as players. Go out and properly talent spot. Yep! I bet we’ve got someone lurking who could do a better job now even temporarily! I know it’s different but our u16 and below coaches are very highly regarded.
Stadt Posted 27 August 2023 Posted 27 August 2023 5 minutes ago, Finnegan said: Mhm. I do wish we'd do more with staff at the club, especially after investing so much in facilities. Need to go out and be investing the "next Maresca" already to come in and coach the youth teams. Actually work on developing young coaches as well as players. Go out and properly talent spot. We’ve got a better functioning turf academy than our actual one. But of course it’s not that simple, we don’t know what actually goes, if only it was that simple, it’s not all down to one person, other clubs have bad coaches, the academy has been productive…
Jimmy Posted 27 August 2023 Posted 27 August 2023 would have thought Ben Nelson would have gotten a run out, maybe on Tuesday? 1
AjcW Posted 27 August 2023 Posted 27 August 2023 1 minute ago, Stadt said: We’ve got a better functioning turf academy than our actual one. But of course it’s not that simple, we don’t know what actually goes, if only it was that simple, it’s not all down to one person, other clubs have bad coaches, the academy has been productive… That was sort of the point I’m making above. We’re making good players. But they either go straight into the first team from U18 level or go out on loan. So it might be worth promoting some of the age group staff. Our U21 set up is honking, but that’s probably also a symptom of how poor the format is. There’s no incentive not to loan your best talent out because the standard at 21 level is so poor
Finnegan Posted 27 August 2023 Posted 27 August 2023 2 minutes ago, Stadt said: We’ve got a better functioning turf academy than our actual one. But of course it’s not that simple, we don’t know what actually goes, if only it was that simple, it’s not all down to one person, other clubs have bad coaches, the academy has been productive… I mean in fairness we do, memes aside, surely have more of our own products getting minutes in the first team over the last decade than the majority of clubs in the top two tiers? But for me I just think that's all the more reason to specialise even more, to step up even more to invest in that area. Especially as its a major source of revenue as well as, looking to sell players on a la Chelsea and Co. 2
South Shire Fox Posted 27 August 2023 Posted 27 August 2023 (edited) Villa reject starts then hooked at half time, Villa reject sent off last week. Big daddy Petty looks after his Villa boys. Fortunately with Maresca he seems like the sort of bloke who will voice his opinion on the academy and how its being managed as appose to Rodgers Edited 27 August 2023 by South Shire Fox 2
coolhandfox Posted 27 August 2023 Posted 27 August 2023 11 minutes ago, Stadt said: We’ve got a better functioning turf academy than our actual one. But of course it’s not that simple, we don’t know what actually goes, if only it was that simple, it’s not all down to one person, other clubs have bad coaches, the academy has been productive… Be harsh after two academy graduates have scored winners in the last 2 league games and out of our 7 league goals 5 have been scored by academy graduates. Add to the 85m made on selling Barnes and Chilwell. Coaching can't be all bad.
Frances Dempsey Posted 27 August 2023 Posted 27 August 2023 14 minutes ago, South Shire Fox said: Villa reject starts then hooked at half time, Villa reject sent off last week. Big daddy Petty looks after his Villa boys. Fortunately with Maresca he seems like the sort of bloke who will voice his opinion on the academy and how its being managed as appose to Rodgers If only!!
Lillehamring Posted 27 August 2023 Posted 27 August 2023 51 minutes ago, Finnegan said: I mean in fairness we do, memes aside, surely have more of our own products getting minutes in the first team over the last decade than the majority of clubs in the top two tiers? But for me I just think that's all the more reason to specialise even more, to step up even more to invest in that area. Especially as its a major source of revenue as well as, looking to sell players on a la Chelsea and Co. I suppose there is the question of timing - maresca hasn't been here that long, and people have contracts, it's not always possible to make such dramatic changes straight away. Maybe maresca likes petty and wants to see what he can do? We don't know, we just have to hope that something clicks or, if not, something changes...
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