DiggerB

My thoughts exactly. He may well be able to make the step up to the championship but let’s not forget, he’s still only made about 20 appearances at senior level - the vast majority of those games being at non league level. Would we be wetting ourselves over any other young player with such a limited senior career if they weren’t already a Derby player?
If Warne, and the rest of the coaching staff that have seen him play and train think he’s ready then bring him in. But, if they’re not yet sure then a loan to a league 1 team (until the end of the year rather than a season long loan?) might be a more prudent way forward. As you say though, dependent on who else we are able to sign in the summer. 

With his goal scoring success recently, I was surprised that he was 8th choice to take a penalty in the shoot out, But he was so calm when he did, unfortunately for my Moors lads.
His quality shone through in key brief moments during the game, great control and left foot inside pass for the first goal and excellent anticipation to be Jonny on the spot for a simple tap in for the second goal. Watching the replay on the big screen , although the cross was way over his head, he was already moving to get into position for the knock back, great instincts required by top strikers.
I'm looking forward to him getting some game time during pre season and hoping that he goes on from there.

Guardian match report. Very complimentary.
https://www.theguardian.com/football/article/2024/may/11/solihull-gateshead-fa-trophy-final-match-report#comments

I too think he should be in our Championship squad next season. However, I can understand a loan to L1 with a recall option, depending on who we can sign for the first team. At least it would give the club's staff some confidence in whether he could step up to the Championship for the 2nd half of the season.

The less likeable Ferguson as magnanimous in defeat as always……
“We pushed Derby and Portsmouth all the way”. By finishing 8 points behind us, eh Dazzler!

Its a decent place to start the conversion this...  as soon as you say 'I do / don't rate' a certain player it becomes an argument.
Lots of posters who I rate seem to love the lad so he must be doing something right.
Personally (wrongly in many people's opinions) I'm not 'emotionally' bothered. Nothing against him - and it was a fairy tale way to end his career here - he just doesn't pull me in like other players do.
Maybe I perceive a casual demeanour, lack of crunching tackle, eagerness to play the safe ball   ... and he's just 'ok'. Not pacey,  or aggressive... he's kinda graceful without enough mouth dropping moments of quality to get me out of my seat.
Adams or Bird - I'm picking Adams all day long. Same with Kane Wilson. 
Quite happy to accept I'm wrong. Just the way I feel.

Don’t you go agreeing with people, that’s not what this forum is about 😀

If he get over his injuries Fozzie might be in the upper echelons of championship CBs next season. The gift that keeps on giving … 

True, but Foz was still pretty good individually and with Cash alongside him.

I’ve always thought Loach may fulfil a similar role to Carson in the dressing room, albeit there is no requirement for “homegrown” players in the EFL,  think? Just not as many medals or on 30k/week!

That’s actually a pint glass in Thommo’s hand.

For Nels read Foz!
Joe has some great qualities but he’s far from the finished article. Does he continue his development with us in a solid defensive unit, or prefer a real fight for the shirt in the PL? I’d be genuinely interested to see how he’d get on.

The less likeable Ferguson as magnanimous in defeat as always……
“We pushed Derby and Portsmouth all the way”. By finishing 8 points behind us, eh Dazzler!

That may well be true but we currently have nowhere near a mid table Championship squad, once those who are leaving have left, IMO.
We're playing catch-up and so we'll need investment that other teams don't require. Which is why I would say expectations of anything above half way are some way too high.

We saw a whole season without Nelson in front of him.

And his comment about a clear penalty for handball.  It clearly hit the defenders head.  His dad’s arrogance without the talent.

The less likeable Ferguson as magnanimous in defeat as always……
“We pushed Derby and Portsmouth all the way”. By finishing 8 points behind us, eh Dazzler!

The less likeable Ferguson as magnanimous in defeat as always……
“We pushed Derby and Portsmouth all the way”. By finishing 8 points behind us, eh Dazzler!

We've got Fabrizio, you've got F*ckallio .  Little did they now for must of his stay we had f*ckallio as well.  Good one though. 

By throwing the game against Cheltenham. 

Can’t imagine where he gets it from, Angie 😆
Doesn’t have his old man’s pulling power!

The less likeable Ferguson as magnanimous in defeat as always……
“We pushed Derby and Portsmouth all the way”. By finishing 8 points behind us, eh Dazzler!

Can’t imagine where he gets it from, Angie 😆
Doesn’t have his old man’s pulling power!

The less likeable Ferguson as magnanimous in defeat as always……
“We pushed Derby and Portsmouth all the way”. By finishing 8 points behind us, eh Dazzler!

I worked with someone years ago who took her nieces to Jodrell Bank.  They had some competition for the kids, adults helping, and one of the problems to solve was putting planets in the solar system in correct order and quickest got a prize.  From behind was shouting and much urgency with anger at finishing second.  She turned around and it was Alex and a couple of kids.