torryowl Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 trevor francis was a youngster at 15 and top scorer in the second division he wasnt and he wasnt .... i take your point though but he was an outstanding player theres nothing to suggest that the 3 mentioned here are anywhere near the same bracket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee A Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I'm hoping these lads turn out to be good sooner or later, I know its great to have a development squad and future prospects, but we seemed to spend more time in pre season signing up these young kids than any real quality for the first team. Lavery looked a bit lightweight in pre-season but quick and lively enough so hopefully he'll be useful, didnt see anything of the french kid but he sounded decent aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevdi9 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 just going to say the same big guns, loads of other teams play young players ,so why can't we, if they are doing well give em a taste of first team football ,and at 21 they are old enough ,otherwise barkley and McCabe shoudn't be playing because they are not old enough by somes logic, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest peter grummitt Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 not saying they are in the same bracket but if you dont give them first team chances you will never know...i stand corrected francis scored 15 in 22 games at 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaping Lannys Perm Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 (edited) Not exactly convinced with any of them to be honest. Lavery has tended to play on the wing in the Development squad. Looks good at that level but he doesn't exactly boss games. Tends to be very direct, but eventually loses the ball quite often. Definitely got a good attitude and desire to make a contribution though, always wants the ball. Fletcher isn't anything special from the limited games I've seen (admittedly only 4). Links up play well at youth level, but can't see him having an impact at first team level. Hery I haven't seen since pre season (not played in development squad games I've seen) but I didn't see what all the fuss was about. Saw him at Dinnington and he had lots of running and fancy footwork but it didn't get him anywhere. Then he came on against Stocksbride and some people were impressed, but all I saw was more of the same. Perhaps having seen his "potential" for more than 15 minutes I see it as being nothing more than potential that he never really used effectively. Then again, I could be dead wrong. At the end of the day though, I am new to this development players deal. Sure I've seen them more than most (5 games including pre season) but I don't have the experience to tell who is going to make the step up yet. Edited October 8, 2012 by Leaping Lannys Perm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KivoOwl Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Been to every U21 and U18 game this season - not seen any that would be comfortable in the first team yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torryowl Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 just going to say the same big guns, loads of other teams play young players ,so why can't we, if they are doing well give em a taste of first team football ,and at 21 they are old enough ,otherwise barkley and McCabe shoudn't be playing because they are not old enough by somes logic, maybe the teams have GOOD young players......we know jones will play youngsters,antonio,mccabe,barkley,rodri prove that but he obviously doesnt think the others are up to the job at this moment in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codrowe Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 maybe the teams have GOOD young players......we know jones will play youngsters,antonio,mccabe,barkley,rodri prove that but he obviously doesnt think the others are up to the job at this moment in time. Well having seen some of the rubbish jones has signed this season ( gardner, mattocks, taylor etc) would we trust him to know if any of these kids are any good ? i Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrosbyKitchens Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Now is not the time to start blooding youngsters. Hillsborough is a brutal enough place for seasoned pros, never mind kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseyowl Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 just dont think 21 year olds are youngsters Thats really wierd cause when I was 21 years old I still thought of myself as a youngster! Man I wish I was still 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nejc_Pe�nik Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Maybe we should do that thing where we get to 50 points first? You know just incase that thing happens. I don't get the big deal with youngsters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladeshater Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Seen lavery and fletcher more than once this season dont think either are ready for first team football especially in a struggling side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2Owl Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Now is not the time to start blooding youngsters. Hillsborough is a brutal enough place for seasoned pros, never mind kids. This. The atmosphere could ruin some of them at the minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fife_owl Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Been to every U21 and U18 game this season - not seen any that would be comfortable in the first team yet. Thread ends here. As if we've got the new Trevor Francis in the development squad!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I can't say I've kept up to date with the U21's, have our youngsters been sweeping all before them then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last_Great_Hope Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I can't say I've kept up to date with the U21's, have our youngsters been sweeping all before them then? Been to every U21 and U18 game this season - not seen any that would be comfortable in the first team yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownowl91 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 From the couple of games I've seen Harry grant is the stand out player from that group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladeshater Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 From the couple of games I've seen Harry grant is the stand out player from that group Is he the centre mid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattitheowl Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Do people honestly think that if these kids weren't good enough they would be in the team? I flipping dispair at times. Just not bothered... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lawrie Maddens Hump Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) If they're good enough they're old enough. Obviously not deemed good enough at the minute. Good to see that we have some talent coming through the ranks though. Edited October 9, 2012 by Lawrie Maddens Hump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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