Ram a lamb a ding dong Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I for one applaud the great job being done by all at the IPRO. What does concern me though is that none of our perceived-as-talented players are getting a look in. Calero is out of the picture, Bennett nowhere to be seen and the likes of Hanson, Lowe and Lelan highly unlikely to ever get a sniff. Maybe loan them out is one way to get them experience but i was v disappointed that the Southport game wasnt used to try one or two of them out. Thoughts?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I think we've moved up a level, so the amount of opportunities for u21 squad to get first team games is bound to be more limited. Seems to me that we are looking to get a better standard of quality in the youth teams, so hopefully after a couple of seasons this will bear fruit and start to help us, and at the level of quality we are now performing at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 maybe they're just not good enough (yet). If they were, they'd play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Ram Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Send them out on loan to Champs clubs.... I can't believe I just typed that. Pleasing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 In what are likely to be crunch situations in the next part of the season, we need experience and proven performers. Not players that could be fantastic in 3 or 4 years time. Their time will come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicME85 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Yeah, time and a place for youth. Looking back on the Southport game I really don't think it would of been a good idea to throw a load of kids in yet before the game I was all for it. Steve knows what he is doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy90 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I agree, Steve knows what he is doing but I do share the same concern that progress of youth players to the first team is quite slim. Not just at DCFC but at every club in the UK besides Southampton probably. Yes, we have blooded through Will Hughes and Jeff Hendrick recently, but who has forced their way into the 18 in the last 18 months? An issue, nationally, not just locally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevor1946 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 think we went down this route with billy Davis did away with competitive reserve football ,and ended up with a 44 man first team squad.But glad were on the next level.All done with same squad and i thought the academy lads contrbuted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r4derby Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 If you could guarantee that whichever young player was going to come in and play with a fearless mentality and be technically and physically adept, then I'm all for it (see Santos and Calero vs Charlton, C1 Cup round 2) However, even my example is flawed as we were well on top at the time, and you argue it was the experience of Martin that got the chance for Calero to grab winner. They'll get a chance, when they're ready. And if not, I hope it's because we have followed the likes of Swansea/Soton and are busy upgrading our squad for a successive top 10 finish in the Prem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram a lamb a ding dong Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share Posted January 12, 2015 With Kwame going out today to hook up with Santos at Notts hopefully they'll both get game time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I for one applaud the great job being done by all at the IPRO. What does concern me though is that none of our perceived-as-talented players are getting a look in. Calero is out of the picture, Bennett nowhere to be seen and the likes of Hanson, Lowe and Lelan highly unlikely to ever get a sniff. Maybe loan them out is one way to get them experience but i was v disappointed that the Southport game wasnt used to try one or two of them out. Thoughts?? When the staff think that they are good enough (and the evidence has to be produced in training and in the U18/U21 games, behind-closed-doors friendlies etc), then they will be introduced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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