Curtains Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 On 15/07/2017 at 18:16, coneheadjohn said: Can we have him involved in the first team squad please? The lad has got it all,breaks up play,great distribution and a good shot. He is a great prospect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackworthRamIsGod Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 He will be involved I would think. Only an idiot would watch him play and think he isn't ready for first team action (Nigel Pearson). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Don't see why all the excitement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MovableRam Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 9 hours ago, MackworthRamIsGod said: He will be involved I would think. Only an idiot would watch him play and think he isn't ready for first team action (Nigel Pearson). He gave Elsnik his professional debut to be completely honest. Pearson is still an idiot though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackworthRamIsGod Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 4 hours ago, MovableRam said: He gave Elsnik his professional debut to be completely honest. Pearson is still an idiot though. He did, but never gave him another minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretsquirrel Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Thought he looked very good when he came on in the cup-and a confident penalty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram59 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 15 minutes ago, secretsquirrel said: Thought he looked very good when he came on in the cup-and a confident penalty! Wasn't it penalties? I thought we had that many, he had to take a second one as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 On what I've seen, this lad definitely deserves his chance. He and Mason look more than ready to step up and it'd be great to blend some ex-academy talent in with the seasoned old pros. For whatever reason, the last few gaffers didn't seem to give the younger lads much of a shot and perhaps that was because they weren't ready. Irrespective, I don't think that's the case now and I'd be surprised if Rowett didn't blood them properly this season. I thought the young lad (can't recall his name) who played at fullback the other day was as good as anyone on the pitch and we've got a few decent your prospects to look forward to now. Much to look forward to, I hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 1 minute ago, 86 points said: On what I've seen, this lad definitely deserves his chance. He and Mason look more than ready to step up and it'd be great to blend some ex-academy talent in with the seasoned old pros. For whatever reason, the last few gaffers didn't seem to give the younger lads much of a shot and perhaps that was because they weren't ready. Irrespective, I don't think that's the case now and I'd be surprised if Rowett didn't blood them properly this season. I thought the young lad (can't recall his name) who played at fullback the other day was as good as anyone on the pitch and we've got a few decent your prospects to look forward to now. Much to look forward to, I hope! Callum MacDonald. Great prospect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Just now, curtains said: Callum MacDonald. Great prospect Cheers Curtains, that's the fella. Very tidy young player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Has playing in a higher division of academy football helped them look more ready for first team football? You'd like to think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Just now, 86 points said: Cheers Curtains, that's the fella. Very tidy young player No bad at CB either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Just now, 86 points said: On what I've seen, this lad definitely deserves his chance. He and Mason look more than ready to step up and it'd be great to blend some ex-academy talent in with the seasoned old pros. For whatever reason, the last few gaffers didn't seem to give the younger lads much of a shot and perhaps that was because they weren't ready. Irrespective, I don't think that's the case now and I'd be surprised if Rowett didn't blood them properly this season. I thought the young lad (can't recall his name) who played at fullback the other day was as good as anyone on the pitch and we've got a few decent your prospects to look forward to now. Much to look forward to, I hope! Absolutely spot on. Mel must be wondering what his investment in the academy was for if it doesn't produce either sellable assets or first team players. And now we have old pros who are so well seasoned they're positively autumnal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellafella Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 5 minutes ago, 86 points said: Cheers Curtains, that's the fella. Very tidy young player And only 19 yet had maturity beyond his years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigmaRam Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Just watched the second half and Elsnick had a really composed half. Like the way he moves the ball on the control. Good vision. 1 poor shot when he should have slid our forward in and one hospital ball were the ONLY bad things which sod all over 45 mins. Hope he gets more chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinder Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Not sure if it's been mentioned but do you think the last few managers have necessarily felt able to blood the youngsters? The recent history is that managers are sacked after a poor run, so why would they take the relative risk of putting in an U23 player rather than a more experienced one? Yes, I'm sure Mel and we would like to see the academy graduates getting their opportunities, but the managers must have all felt the axe over them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramet Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Kinder on the face of it you have a very good point but a few of those managers sacked them selfs and not total for football reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philmycock Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 31 minutes ago, Kinder said: Not sure if it's been mentioned but do you think the last few managers have necessarily felt able to blood the youngsters? The recent history is that managers are sacked after a poor run, so why would they take the relative risk of putting in an U23 player rather than a more experienced one? Yes, I'm sure Mel and we would like to see the academy graduates getting their opportunities, but the managers must have all felt the axe over them. Ever think the U23's are scared to play their natural game when they get promoted to the first team? It's something GR has said about Bennett. It's probably the same at every club, just the special kids stand out without being afraid to show all their potential, a la Hughes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinder Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Yeah, quite possibly and I'm sure you're right about other clubs. There's been a hell of a lot of expectation in the last few seasons though and that's got to bring pressure with it. Will could cope with it and shine, as did Hendrick (although they both came in before the pressure ramped up). Last player I can remember being so assured and consistent on stepping up was big Tom Huddlestone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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