JackSWFC Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Don't see him getting any pre-season with the first time myself. He's played in both U23 games so far and netted both times so hopefully he's impressing some scouts looking to loan him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank_owl Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I think he's unlikely to get a chance in the first team. A good loan deal would seem sensible, eg Chesterfield or similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorturner Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 1 minute ago, Tank_owl said: I think he's unlikely to get a chance in the first team. A good loan deal would seem sensible, eg Chesterfield or similar. If he doesn't get a chance here and gets loaned but impresses, he could be lost to us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malek Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 (edited) Perhaps it is worth pointing that 6 U-23 players were in the squad for first two pre-season games, and George Hirst wasn't. Edited July 15, 2017 by malek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronio Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 There's only really one way to find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StudentOwl Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 1 hour ago, malek said: Perhaps it is worth pointing that 6 U-23 players were in the squad for first two pre-season games, and George Hirst wasn't. It's almost as if even last season George Hirst wasn't a regular starter in the U23's until pretty much the last couple of months of the season. It's almost as if he isn't one of the best players in the academy yet because he's still young! (Not aimed at you, but some people seem to think that Hirst is the best player in the academy right now. Arguably he's one of/the best striker... but there are plenty of other players in the U23's that are more proficient than him, just in less exciting positions than striker!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malek Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 1 hour ago, StudentOwl said: It's almost as if even last season George Hirst wasn't a regular starter in the U23's until pretty much the last couple of months of the season. It's almost as if he isn't one of the best players in the academy yet because he's still young! (Not aimed at you, but some people seem to think that Hirst is the best player in the academy right now. Arguably he's one of/the best striker... but there are plenty of other players in the U23's that are more proficient than him, just in less exciting positions than striker!) Very true, and I really, relly hope you are right and there is nothing else to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scram Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I think it's not at all as sinister as others may make out or believe Hirst has a wealth of time-served championship quality strikers ahead of him in the pecking order and CC will have it all on to keep them happy The simple fact is that unless 2 or 3 of those strikers move on then there will be no opportunities for Hirst Best all round he gets fixed up with a loan deal to start carving out his professional career in order for him to genuinely challenge for first team spots here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legendaryswan Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 In his position,striker,he needs to bulk up,hes nowhere near strong enough for this level,had he been a winger or a fullback hed be gradually introduced. He needs a few extra steak dinners and nights out with his oldman to bulk up hes nowhere near ready for this league.Hes a kid. Reminds me of tony simmons in the charlton era,he scored 40 odd goals in our reserves and youth sides one season and jack came under intense pressure to play him from the fans,so he stuck him in,and he looked promising in patches,but was way off physically and simmons ended up playing at Lincoln United part time saw him score up at stocksbridge one night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowl Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 I think I'll back the Wednesday coaches' judgement on Hirst. They've done alright by him so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgmetcalf Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 I can remember when it seemed that Norman Whiteside about been around for about 15 years ... he was only 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_D Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 ....... on loan and in another team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmonbones Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 29 minutes ago, pgmetcalf said: I can remember when it seemed that Norman Whiteside about been around for about 15 years ... he was only 22 Didn't he knacker his body up? Before my time mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wednesdayok Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 On Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 11:41, theowlsman said: More physicality required to cope with that side of the game. Had it not been for a lack of physical presence, I'd say he's ready. He knows how to score goals so 75% there Good enough for me, big dave was on 15% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RocketOwl Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Watched him in a game last season on TV, he is far too slight at the moment. Obviously a loan is the next stage of his development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malek Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 44 minutes ago, RocketOwl said: Watched him in a game last season on TV, he is far too slight at the moment. Obviously a loan is the next stage of his development. And what when he comes back, he wont be slightly built ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagmeister Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 1 minute ago, malek said: And what when he comes back, he wont be slightly built ?! Every chance that he'll bulk up as he matures. A year playing first team football at a lower level could well turn out to be a very good investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RocketOwl Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 1 minute ago, Dagmeister said: Every chance that he'll bulk up as he matures. A year playing first team football at a lower level could well turn out to be a very good investment. Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akbuk Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 League cup and maybe FA Cup are what he can expect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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