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Straight question with no agenda.
Thinking about Oscar and Jack today (not being offered new contracts), are there any players coming through that aren't ex Kevin Hodges era?
It may be my misconception but there seems to be a lack of real talent coming through.
Obviously I know about Freddy, but anyone else?
Thinking about Oscar and Jack today (not being offered new contracts), are there any players coming through that aren't ex Kevin Hodges era?
It may be my misconception but there seems to be a lack of real talent coming through.
Obviously I know about Freddy, but anyone else?
Maybe the odd one or two per generation (age group/year level) is all you can realistically expect?
You have to kiss a lot of frogs as the saying goes............
You have to kiss a lot of frogs as the saying goes............
Best of luck to Cal, Jack and Oscar. I'd expect Cal could play for a League 1 team easily. I can't imagine Jack will find it hard to find a new club either.
Upon finishing the Hull City game I ended up heading to the Barbican to celebrate, later the players turned up and spent much of the evening around them, speaking with several. The whole squad was out having a great time, I did not see Mickel or Morgs. Jephcott was out too. Ashley was huge by the way, could not believe the size of him but him and Devine both seem great lads who got on well, would be good to have them back to support their development.
I did have a chat with Galloway in which he said he was staying. Lovely guy who said to see him next season. I'm mindful that football is a fickle business but fingers crossed, as I am a big fan of his, and believe that on his day he's our best defender.
Upon finishing the Hull City game I ended up heading to the Barbican to celebrate, later the players turned up and spent much of the evening around them, speaking with several. The whole squad was out having a great time, I did not see Mickel or Morgs. Jephcott was out too. Ashley was huge by the way, could not believe the size of him but him and Devine both seem great lads who got on well, would be good to have them back to support their development.
I did have a chat with Galloway in which he said he was staying. Lovely guy who said to see him next season. I'm mindful that football is a fickle business but fingers crossed, as I am a big fan of his, and believe that on his day he's our best defender.
Gutted for Burton - he's always served us well.
Decent keeper and decent pro, I wish him the very best.
Decent keeper and decent pro, I wish him the very best.
If I'm out partying and a random fan asks if I'm staying or leaving, I think the easy out is just to say you're staying whether you are or not.
You may be completely right. An offer can also come in at any moment and change perspective. I sure hope that Galloway is here next season though.
From Cal's twitter, for those who do not have access to view. A message from Cal.
I hope Carl goes to a club that will give him a chance to prove himself.
Joe Hatch looks promising.
Sorry for Jack and Oscar. Thought they both showed something that could be built on. Football’s a tough gig!
Sorry for Jack and Oscar. Thought they both showed something that could be built on. Football’s a tough gig!
Yes they will but only once,when we play them in the league..😉
Shame about Endacott and Halls. Giving them another contract in the hope of finding them a higher level loan next season probably didn't make sense. Although that's what might happen with WJD.
The Championship seems very hard to blood your own, especially for a club of our size and with our academy probably only being deemed "ok" at best. Bristol City however have done this very well and should we still be in the Championship for the next 5 years then we might have similar success. Realistically though it will take another 10 years for us to see the full benefits of Brickfields.
When was the last time the academy made a centre back an established pro, here or elsewhere? I am aware of Jack Stephens at Southampton but we haven't got any reward for him yet because he hasn't been sold on. We always seem to give a centre back a 1 year pro deal but they always seem to be released. Let's hope Matthews is the exception this time next year!
The Championship seems very hard to blood your own, especially for a club of our size and with our academy probably only being deemed "ok" at best. Bristol City however have done this very well and should we still be in the Championship for the next 5 years then we might have similar success. Realistically though it will take another 10 years for us to see the full benefits of Brickfields.
When was the last time the academy made a centre back an established pro, here or elsewhere? I am aware of Jack Stephens at Southampton but we haven't got any reward for him yet because he hasn't been sold on. We always seem to give a centre back a 1 year pro deal but they always seem to be released. Let's hope Matthews is the exception this time next year!
