Jesus Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 First of all, apologies to the thread police if we've already had a discussion about this. Anyway, Rolando Aarons, when did we sell this fella? He looks like a real talent. I hate that clubs can just poach players like this for practically nothing. Its really bloody frustrating. Imagine what a player like that could do for a team like us. What is the point in smaller clubs simply feeding bigger clubs young talent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Casual Connoisseur Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Was just about to ask the same question! Unreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBrizzleRobin Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Think they said 2 years ago, so when he was 16? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screech Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFG Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Left city when he was 15 or 16, we must have got some compo but would had been minimal but can't stop them moving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 There's a thread on OTIB from May 2012 about the Academy that mentions him going to Newcastle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted August 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Gutting isn't it. At least we're picking these players up I guess. You got to think, what's the point if they're just going to get poaching for such small amounts of money. Just hope that we eventually get to the promised land, and then we'll already have the academy to keep these players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 I'm ashamed to say I've never heard of him until 10 minutes ago when I happened to hear the MOTD commentator mention that he had signed from Bristol City. Even then I had to rewind it to make sure I'd heard correctly. I'd love to know how many players there are in the top two divisions who have been signed from us at a young age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Honor Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Well done Rolando ! It's great to see a Bristolian setting an example for others to dream and follow ! Ally Haynes and myself had him at the academy for several years but there were issues between the pitch and home that were out of BCFC's control and he escaped but he was a great player and that curler against the post was deliberate as he did that on the astro regularly at the academy. Don't despair too much we still have Wes Burns and Jack Batten trying to force themselves through so give the academy that Mr Lansdown finances some credit ! Neverless, shame we didn't see this lad playing in red and making BCFC some serious cash when he plays for England !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frome Red Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 We released him as he was not good enough .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 We released him as he was not good enough .... now now, don't start fishing, it's late and you may get more bites than you can handle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 We released him as he was not good enough .... Did you watch him alot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frome Red Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Did you watch him alot I seen him on sky last week and match of the day tonight ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frome Red Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 now now, don't start fishing, it's late and you may get more bites than you can handle Well I had my tackle out so thought I would put it out there and see what happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Well I had my tackle out so thought I would put it out there and see what happens I am sure you did, I am sure you did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCulturalBomb Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 Hopefully we were smart enough to put some form of clause in the contract, in the form of money if he is sold on, or first team appearances. Otherwise in effect we have just lost a Premier League class footballer for nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frome Red Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 Hopefully we were smart enough to put some form of clause in the contract, in the form of money if he is sold on, or first team appearances. Otherwise in effect we have just lost a Premier League class footballer for nothing. We released him ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCulturalBomb Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 We released him ... oh **** ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kermit the Frog Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 Was he released because he was wanted by Newcastle so failed to sign a contract/scholarship terms? Or because the club were being muppets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted August 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 Did we release him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 We need to do more scouting in Ireland this Roland O'Aaron looks the part . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hortonred Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 Isn't it also a problem that few young players from the Academy get a chance to make it to the first team or see any hope of getting there. It seems strange to put so much effort in improving the Academy if it's products are not going to be used.We seem to getting them ready for other clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frome Red Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 We released him due to there being non football issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 Was he released because he was wanted by Newcastle so failed to sign a contract/scholarship terms? Or because the club were being muppets? Probably the latter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 Did we release him? Release Roderick , "Very well ,welease Woderick " "We don't have a Roderick " "Oh ,in that case Welease Wolando" and that is exactly how it happened... Perhaps . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 We released him due to there being non football issues. I think the issue regarding his release was the geographical aspect of where he lived.......the player has to reside within a certain catchment area according to FA academy rules. He was 16 and living with his Mama & Papa dont u know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candygram for mongo Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 I think the issue regarding his release was the geographical aspect of where he lived.......the player has to reside within a certain catchment area according to FA academy rules. He was 16 and living with his Mama & Papa dont u know? Not sure if you are being ironic or serious but Rolando lived in Easton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djb6162 Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Kris played with bobby joe and wes at u16/u18 fell out with John Clayton.... to be fair his attitude wasnt brilliant and John was a lovely guy so he would have had his reasons for letting him go i am sure had a trial at stoke with his dad, then off to Swansea not broken into the team but looks like he is going to get a break here !!! very good first touch, held on to the ball too long from what i recall of him, but technically very sound creative midfielder !!! We are hearing that highly-rated Swansea youngster Kris Scott is poised to join Leicester City on a two-year deal and is on his way to the club's training ground for a medical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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