Rampage 6,546 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 On 28/12/2020 at 03:25, Bubbles said: I think he deserved more chances than he’s had. he was shaky at first however against Bournemouth he looked very solid. Do feel sorry for him... We need to look for a long term solution, someone who’s up and coming. He was playing in a poor team. Wonder how he would be now the defence is organised RadioactiveWaste, 1967Ram, Elgin_Ram and 2 others 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Tyler Durden 2,838 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Physically the guy looked frail, didn't come across as being pacey either, can't remember him having any particular aerial prowess and was caught out by alehouse ball punts downfield. Apart from that he was a good signing at least we won't get shafted on the transfer which is one of the few (maybe only) redeeming feature. Rammy03 1 Link to post Share on other sites
StockholmRam 1,790 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 On 28/12/2020 at 19:29, whiteroseram said: Like others have said, clearly a good player in there but needed work to get to grips with the English championship. Unfortunately, with all the Dutch speaking coaches suddenly gone and a desperation for results, I don't think he'd make that progress hwre Because he was a free though, depending what wages we have him, we could still end up turning a profit on the deal We have one of the best ” Dutch shhhhhpeeeking ” coaches ever known at DCFC currently mate! bimmerman 1 Link to post Share on other sites
S8TY 2,684 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 We have a great academy with some great young prospects coming through. This may sound a tad harsh and slightly controversial but....I just don't get why we still persevere with Ethan (even though he seems a top lad) in the under23s when I don't think he's going to cut it....nowhere near quick enough ....we could do with un earthing some decent centre half talent and wonder if Wassall is blocking this pathway for someone Link to post Share on other sites
Rev 22,603 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 12 minutes ago, S8TY said: We have a great academy with some great young prospects coming through. This may sound a tad harsh and slightly controversial but....I just don't get why we still persevere with Ethan (even though he seems a top lad) in the under23s when I don't think he's going to cut it....nowhere near quick enough ....we could do with un earthing some decent centre half talent and wonder if Wassall is blocking this pathway for someone You still need to put 11 on the pitch though, not everyone in the u-23's will have a realistic chance of a career at this level. Link to post Share on other sites
S8TY 2,684 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 1 hour ago, Rev said: You still need to put 11 on the pitch though, not everyone in the u-23's will have a realistic chance of a career at this level. this is true and don't get me wrong Wassall is not a bad player just don't think he'll play for the first team but none the less we don't seem to produce many CB's Link to post Share on other sites
Dimmu 5,434 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 5 hours ago, S8TY said: We have a great academy with some great young prospects coming through. This may sound a tad harsh and slightly controversial but....I just don't get why we still persevere with Ethan (even though he seems a top lad) in the under23s when I don't think he's going to cut it....nowhere near quick enough ....we could do with un earthing some decent centre half talent and wonder if Wassall is blocking this pathway for someone I hope we give him 10 year contract and he'll be the backbone of our U23 all that time. Whatever keeps Darren happy is worth doing. Ps. I don't think he is that far from first team, just that centrebacks rarely prosper at young age. Link to post Share on other sites
sunnyhill60 679 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 On 29/12/2020 at 12:35, Rampage said: He was playing in a poor team. Wonder how he would be now the defence is organised The defence with the recent number of clean sheets seem to be doing just fine without him. Like Cocu not so good for our league. Rampage 1 Link to post Share on other sites
86 Hair Islands 18,790 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 17 hours ago, S8TY said: this is true and don't get me wrong Wassall is not a bad player just don't think he'll play for the first team but none the less we don't seem to produce many CB's Solomon will be next off the CB line but I think it's one of those positions that players mature into and it's less often that we see real prospects at 17 or 18. You're right though in that the wealth of other potential coming through in other positions isn't matched in this area though the aforementioned looks a huge talent for whom I have great hopes. S8TY and Will Hughes Hair 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RamNut 17,910 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 I was surprised we didn’t stick with max hunt. The move to Carlisle hasn’t really worked for him. He is now on loan to Yeovil. He could done that with us🤷♂️ https://www.ytfc.net/news/2020/december/signing--max-hunt-signs-on-loan/ Link to post Share on other sites
Dean (hick) Saunders 817 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Didn’t Sean Barker and Richard Keogh both start as right backs in the first team? I think it is quite common for talented CH youngsters to get eased in in other positions first. Link to post Share on other sites
richinspain 4,842 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 18 hours ago, RamNut said: I was surprised we didn’t stick with max hunt. The move to Carlisle hasn’t really worked for him. He is now on loan to Yeovil. He could done that with us🤷♂️ https://www.ytfc.net/news/2020/december/signing--max-hunt-signs-on-loan/ But why? Link to post Share on other sites
RamNut 17,910 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 59 minutes ago, richinspain said: But why? Eh? he went to Carlisle to get first team football but has ended up back out on loan. He was the only young player we had who has the physique to be a centre half. I’ll be surprised in any of the others make it - with the possible exception of Solomon. They are all too small. Link to post Share on other sites
richinspain 4,842 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 29 minutes ago, RamNut said: Eh? he went to Carlisle to get first team football but has ended up back out on loan. He was the only young player we had who has the physique to be a centre half. I’ll be surprised in any of the others make it - with the possible exception of Solomon. They are all too small. My point was that he could have stayed with us, not played for us either because he isn't good enough, and cost us his (admittedly small) wages as well. Link to post Share on other sites
RamNut 17,910 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 2 hours ago, richinspain said: My point was that he could have stayed with us, not played for us either because he isn't good enough, and cost us his (admittedly small) wages as well. Still not sure I follow you. None of the youngsters in central defence are currently good enough, but if we are going to choose one or two to try to develop then at least pick one who looks like a centre half. Link to post Share on other sites
richinspain 4,842 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 20 minutes ago, RamNut said: Still not sure I follow you. None of the youngsters in central defence are currently good enough, but if we are going to choose one or two to try to develop then at least pick one who looks like a centre half. The academy staff obviously felt that he wouldn't be good enough, therefore they let him go. His career so far has vindicated that decision. He may one day make it, but unfortunately he hasn't done so far. A decision has to be made at some point, some will slip through the net. DarkFruitsRam7, rynny and Carnero 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost of Clough 8,919 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 On 31/12/2020 at 20:10, S8TY said: We have a great academy with some great young prospects coming through. This may sound a tad harsh and slightly controversial but....I just don't get why we still persevere with Ethan (even though he seems a top lad) in the under23s when I don't think he's going to cut it....nowhere near quick enough ....we could do with un earthing some decent centre half talent and wonder if Wassall is blocking this pathway for someone We went into this season with Wassall, Bateman, Minkley and Cashin as our U23 CBs. Bateman has a history of picking up injuries and Cashin reportedly suffered a serious one himself in the summer. That may answer why Wassall was kept on 🤔 RoyMac5 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RoyMac5 12,980 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 4 hours ago, RamNut said: Still not sure I follow you. None of the youngsters in central defence are currently good enough, but if we are going to choose one or two to try to develop then at least pick one who looks like a centre half. Lol! Only develop tall players? 😄 Link to post Share on other sites
oomarkwright 795 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 On 01/01/2021 at 16:30, Dean (hick) Saunders said: Didn’t Sean Barker and Richard Keogh both start as right backs in the first team? I think it is quite common for talented CH youngsters to get eased in in other positions first. He started as right back at Rotherham. Played against us a few times. Link to post Share on other sites
Kyle guest 200 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 https://bit.ly/2XImh9G?cc=8235ffcbff17812057dde034361f5f73 agreed a contract with Groningen clubs negotiating on fee The Scarlet Pimpernel and sage 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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