Loanees 2016/2017 (Armstrong-watch)
Re: Loanees 2016/2017 (Armstrong-watch)
Shame that Vuckic is going, he's only 21 months short of a testimonial.
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I bet AC Milan are gutted that we (allegedly) beat them to his signature
In seriousness, our record of developing young players is abysmal. Other than Carroll, is there anyone else we've had from a young age that's come through the ranks and been decent?
In seriousness, our record of developing young players is abysmal. Other than Carroll, is there anyone else we've had from a young age that's come through the ranks and been decent?
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SholaBodacious Benny wrote:I bet AC Milan are gutted that we (allegedly) beat them to his signature
In seriousness, our record of developing young players is abysmal. Other than Carroll, is there anyone else we've had from a young age that's come through the ranks and been decent?
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Re: Loanees 2016/2017 (Armstrong-watch)
Tim Krul I suppose would count, if you're going to talk about foreign players signed as teenagers. But I can't think of any that came all the through the academy and has been a standout.Bodacious Benny wrote:I bet AC Milan are gutted that we (allegedly) beat them to his signature
In seriousness, our record of developing young players is abysmal. Other than Carroll, is there anyone else we've had from a young age that's come through the ranks and been decent?
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Yeah I guess I'd add Krul in there.I'm over Colo wrote:Tim Krul I suppose would count, if you're going to talk about foreign players signed as teenagers. But I can't think of any that came all the through the academy and has been a standout.Bodacious Benny wrote:I bet AC Milan are gutted that we (allegedly) beat them to his signature
In seriousness, our record of developing young players is abysmal. Other than Carroll, is there anyone else we've had from a young age that's come through the ranks and been decent?
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Bodacious Benny wrote:I bet AC Milan are gutted that we (allegedly) beat them to his signature
In seriousness, our record of developing young players is abysmal. Other than Carroll, is there anyone else we've had from a young age that's come through the ranks and been decent?
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Taylor when he was young was the U21 captain for ages and got a call up to the seniors once I think?Bodacious Benny wrote:I bet AC Milan are gutted that we (allegedly) beat them to his signature
In seriousness, our record of developing young players is abysmal. Other than Carroll, is there anyone else we've had from a young age that's come through the ranks and been decent?
I dunno
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Actually he was captain of all the youth sides for like 9 years .
I dunno
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Yeah you'd have to chuck Dummett in there. Been impressed with him this season and tbh wouldn't have too many complaints if he was our LB next season.ALF wrote:Bodacious Benny wrote:I bet AC Milan are gutted that we (allegedly) beat them to his signature
In seriousness, our record of developing young players is abysmal. Other than Carroll, is there anyone else we've had from a young age that's come through the ranks and been decent?
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Really? I'd be disappointed, it's a position that needs an upgrade imo.Heisen wrote:Yeah you'd have to chuck Dummett in there. Been impressed with him this season and tbh wouldn't have too many complaints if he was our LB next season.ALF wrote:
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This. Why settle for Dummett when we could easily attract better?TBC wrote:Really? I'd be disappointed, it's a position that needs an upgrade imo.Heisen wrote:
Yeah you'd have to chuck Dummett in there. Been impressed with him this season and tbh wouldn't have too many complaints if he was our LB next season.
I dunno
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We could but Rafa seems to like him so I can't see him rushing straight out for a left back anyway, and I just think there's other areas that are a priority before we upgrade on Dummett. He's solid and dependable.
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We've needed to sign a left back for 20 odd years, why start now? We'll just sign more strikers as usual.
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Dummett is solid. Not particularly good, but definitely not s****. We've had worse. From the few times he's played centre back, he seems to suit that better. If I recall correctly that was his proper position before Pardiola slotted him in on the left?
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Toney got a couple for Scunthorpe today.
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That's impressive. Especially since he hasn't been a Shrewsbury player since January.Bodacious Benny wrote:Toney got a couple for Shrewsbury today.
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Just checking people were paying attention during a quiet international break weekTJR wrote:That's impressive. Especially since he hasn't been a Shrewsbury player since January.Bodacious Benny wrote:Toney got a couple for Shrewsbury today.
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One of them a bicycle kick apparently... gif anyone?
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