Ghost of Clough Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 When next season starts, the youth sides will have undergone a complete transformation within 12 months for a variety of reasons. U23s First team: Foulkes, McDonald, Cashin, LThompson, Watson, Hutchinson, Wilson, Stretton, Cybulski Likely to be released: Dixon, Matthews, Shonibare Already sold/released: Brown, PdG, Ebosele, SThompson, Plange Missing: Duncan That means, from the 23 we had at the start of last season, we'll be left with just 5: Bardell, Solomon, WGP, Clarke, Aghatise And the following stepping up from the U18s: Roberts, Evans, Brailsford, Christie, DRobinson, Ibrahim, Kelly, Richards U18s Promoted to u23s or first team: Roberts, Randle, Evans, Brailsford, Christie, DRobinson, Ibrahim, Kelly, Richards, Ebiowei Already sold/released: Ryan, Rutt (reported to be going to US?), Williams, Borkovic, Eze Missing: Moloney Starting with a squad of 22, only 6 will remain in the U18s: Moore, Aideyan, Sebagabo, Fapetu, RND, ZDixon Thankfully, a large group of U16s will be stepping up to the U18s. To get back to healthy squad sizes, we'll be looking at 5 signings at both levels, on top of all the new scholars and retaining who we have! Comrade 86, IslandExile, Crewton and 3 others 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBRammette Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 36 minutes ago, Ghost of Clough said: When next season starts, the youth sides will have undergone a complete transformation within 12 months for a variety of reasons. U23s First team: Foulkes, McDonald, Cashin, LThompson, Watson, Hutchinson, Wilson, Stretton, Cybulski Likely to be released: Dixon, Matthews, Shonibare Already sold/released: Brown, PdG, Ebosele, SThompson, Plange Missing: Duncan That means, from the 23 we had at the start of last season, we'll be left with just 5: Bardell, Solomon, WGP, Clarke, Aghatise And the following stepping up from the U18s: Roberts, Evans, Brailsford, Christie, DRobinson, Ibrahim, Kelly, Richards U18s Promoted to u23s or first team: Roberts, Randle, Evans, Brailsford, Christie, DRobinson, Ibrahim, Kelly, Richards, Ebiowei Already sold/released: Ryan, Rutt (reported to be going to US?), Williams, Borkovic, Eze Missing: Moloney Starting with a squad of 22, only 6 will remain in the U18s: Moore, Aideyan, Sebagabo, Fapetu, RND, ZDixon Thankfully, a large group of U16s will be stepping up to the U18s. To get back to healthy squad sizes, we'll be looking at 5 signings at both levels, on top of all the new scholars and retaining who we have! Really is going to be a busy couple of months all round. Who usually recruits for the academy - totally separate to the main squad? Would assume if you are helping to choose where your offspring goes, an academy where club management really brings academy players through for promising futures is compelling (whatever the reasons!)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 41 minutes ago, Ghost of Clough said: When next season starts, the youth sides will have undergone a complete transformation within 12 months for a variety of reasons. U23s First team: Foulkes, McDonald, Cashin, LThompson, Watson, Hutchinson, Wilson, Stretton, Cybulski Likely to be released: Dixon, Matthews, Shonibare Already sold/released: Brown, PdG, Ebosele, SThompson, Plange Missing: Duncan That means, from the 23 we had at the start of last season, we'll be left with just 5: Bardell, Solomon, WGP, Clarke, Aghatise And the following stepping up from the U18s: Roberts, Evans, Brailsford, Christie, DRobinson, Ibrahim, Kelly, Richards U18s Promoted to u23s or first team: Roberts, Randle, Evans, Brailsford, Christie, DRobinson, Ibrahim, Kelly, Richards, Ebiowei Already sold/released: Ryan, Rutt (reported to be going to US?), Williams, Borkovic, Eze Missing: Moloney Starting with a squad of 22, only 6 will remain in the U18s: Moore, Aideyan, Sebagabo, Fapetu, RND, ZDixon Thankfully, a large group of U16s will be stepping up to the U18s. To get back to healthy squad sizes, we'll be looking at 5 signings at both levels, on top of all the new scholars and retaining who we have! I would be really sorry to lose Dixon. I think he is potentially a better player than Liam Thompson (and he’s done brilliantly). leroyoftherovers, Jram, Rev and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreveram Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 Birmingham city academy has been downgraded to a category 2 due to a lack of investment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 22 minutes ago, CBRammette said: Really is going to be a busy couple of months all round. Who usually recruits for the academy - totally separate to the main squad? Would assume if you are helping to choose where your offspring goes, an academy where club management really brings academy players through for promising futures is compelling (whatever the reasons!)? The same guy who's been in the role since July 2020, who was head of local recruitment for 5 years before that. Doesn't appear to have been let go anyway. 21 minutes ago, Anag Ram said: I would be really sorry to lose Dixon. I think he is potentially a better player than Liam Thompson (and he’s done brilliantly). I don't see it. Dixon will be 22 in September and really needs to start playing first team football somewhere. 2 minutes ago, Foreveram said: Birmingham city academy has been downgraded to a category 2 due to a lack of investment I was surprised they were upgraded to Cat 1 for the 21/22 season tbh. They were talking about taking the Brentford approach in late 2022 / early 2021 CBRammette 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 As of a couple of weeks ago None of the u23 players have been spent to formally about next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 In the 19/20 season, the U19 side competed in the UEFA Youth League, where we got knocked out by Salzburg. Adeyemi was one of the stars of the show on the day and is joining Dortmund as Haaland's replacement for £27m. It got me thinking if any others that our youngsters faced in that competition have amounted to much. Unsurprisingly, none of the players we faced in the early rounds look set to be world beaters. Not many from Dortmund (who we faced in the round prior to Salzburg) have progressed higher than the 2nd division. Raschl - 10 apps in the German 2nd division this season Khadra - Signed by Brighton in 2020, he played 28 times on loan at Blackburn this season. Knauff - a few apps for Dortmund this season before beign loaned out to Frankfurt and won the Europa League Moukoko - still only 17(!!!) he's already played 30 times for Dortmund and scored 5 times. A few from Salzburg have formed the core of their first team squad this season, whilst a couple others are doing well at other Austrian top flight clubs.. Affengruber - a regular at Sturm Graz Dedic - a regular on loan at Wolfsberger Seiwald - 9 assists in 31 games this season for Salzburg Sucic - 13 goals and 5 assists from midfield for Salzburg Prass - almost ever present for Sturm Graz this season Adamu - a regular for Salzburg with 9 goals and 5 assists Adeyemi - 23 goals and 9 assists this season to go with last seasons 9 goals and 11 assists. Carl Sagan, RoyMac5, LeedsCityRam and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 10 hours ago, Ghost of Clough said: ...That means, from the 23 we had at the start of last season, we'll be left with just 5: Bardell, Solomon, WGP, Clarke, Aghatise And the following stepping up from the U18s: Roberts, Evans, Brailsford, Christie, DRobinson, Ibrahim, Kelly, Richards... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 On 20/05/2022 at 08:57, Ghost of Clough said: PdG I feel like I should know this but who is PdG? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 On 20/05/2022 at 19:23, RoyMac5 said: ? Right leg by the looks of it. Shame. Anybody know what the injury is and how serious? If it’s a recent photo, he’ll struggle to make pre-season which must start around 20th or 27th June with season starting weekend of 30 July… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 11 minutes ago, Stuniverse said: I feel like I should know this but who is PdG? Andres Pérez de Gracia Stuniverse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy Ram Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 5 minutes ago, Ghost of Clough said: Andres Pérez de Gracia Or Andy Pete Grace as he would have been known had he been born in Normo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 19 minutes ago, Stuniverse said: Right leg by the looks of it. Shame. Anybody know what the injury is and how serious? If it’s a recent photo, he’ll struggle to make pre-season which must start around 20th or 27th June with season starting weekend of 30 July… Don't know what the injury is, but the photo was from his insta a few days ago. Stuniverse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 24 minutes ago, Stuniverse said: I feel like I should know this but who is PdG? Perez de Gracia On 20/05/2022 at 09:40, Anag Ram said: I would be really sorry to lose Dixon. I think he is potentially a better player than Liam Thompson (and he’s done brilliantly). Not sure about that. I don't think he has the raw technical ability of Tommo. Can still have a decent career but Liam's ceiling at a different level for me. The one I'd love to see get a clear run is Jack Stretton. Lad's a natural born finisher and could be the next off the production line. Tyree Wilson is another whom I think could step up if he stays fit. Stuniverse, Premier ram, Indyram and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 11 hours ago, Ghost of Clough said: Andres Pérez de Gracia Thanks. Yes, I should have figured that one out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Premier ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 angieram and Ghost of Clough 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Next seasons squad? ? angieram, Comrade 86, Ghost of Clough and 1 other 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteroseram Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 4 minutes ago, RoyMac5 said: Next seasons squad? ? Unfortunately not, 2 are off to Man U, one to Liverpool, one to Manchester City and one to Scooge McDuck's new side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 (edited) Any chance this thread can be pinned again please, @David? Edited June 6, 2022 by Stuniverse RoyMac5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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