U23s v Watford (a)

[gurujuan]

21 hours ago, Ethel The Tree said:

 

I think major strides have been made over the past 2-3 seasons regarding the quality of youngsters coming through the system

There are fewer trialists coming in and more players advancing through the ranks

 

As for breaking into the senior squad?

I'm a believer that if they catch the eye of our coaching staff then they'll get their chance

But it's hard for them with a squad like ours - strong in numbers and packed with experience

Just as a realistic promotion push would be hard with a squad that relies on youngsters to fill the gaps

 

Loaning these players out to gain experience (when they're ready) still seems like the best option

And I'm guessing those decisions have more to do with Steve Haslam & co than whoever happens to be in charge of the 1st team

 

Wouldn’t necessarily knock the trialists, as that’s how most of the group got here in the first place, including John’s lad

[Ethel The Tree]

45 minutes ago, gurujuan said:

Wouldn’t necessarily knock the trialists, as that’s how most of the group got here in the first place, including John’s lad

 

I'm talking about U23 level

I think John's lad was about 17 when he signed up, so I'd say he's 'progressed through the ranks' 

 

Four or five years back though, we were taking on players released by the likes of Wigan, Preston & Millwall who turned out for our U23s and got no further

More recently, Thorniley (from Everton) has fared better and now we have this new lad from Wimbledon

But by and large our current U23s are dominated by lads who have stepped up from the U18s

And that's what I meant 

[Youth Hawker]

On 25/08/2019 at 11:47, Ethel The Tree said:

Sooner than expected ...

 

https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2019/august/match-report-for-sheffield-wednesday-vs-millwall-on-24-aug-19/

 

Great goal by Lewis Farmer for the 3rd. He's converted to a right back this season and done really well there. 

 

Good result and decent performance.

 

 

[Buckwheat]

Just need to meet up wiith Chief Reddin. have to say Fossi and Dave would make a good Ethel and Billy.

[Ethel The Tree]

1 hour ago, Buckwheat said:

have to say Fossi and Dave would make a good Ethel and Billy.

 

I'm sorry, but in order to remain faithful to the original story

Ethel and Billy would have to be played by a tree and a mountain