Lew-T Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 @bcfctweets: #BristolCity confirm youngsters @LukeJDobie and @krans10 have signed new 18-month contracts. http://t.co/ZPzDMEyh2a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Wurzel I Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Good news. Sounds like we're doing ok in that department for once. Wasn't Krans the one who Chelsea were watching ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted February 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Good news. Sounds like we're doing ok in that department for once. Wasn't Krans the one who Chelsea were watching ? Yes. Very happy with this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 22, 2013 Admin Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Good news. Sounds like we're doing ok in that department for once. Wasn't Krans the one who Chelsea were watching ?In his interview he said Chelsea called his agent, but he was happy to stay with us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 The only slight positive if we get relegated is these youngsters will get there chance here next season. Hopefully a young City team playing an exciting brand of Football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderbeans Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 My thoughts are that we should bring up the likes of krans and morrell to the first team fringes. Yes they are young but given that top clubs see something in them, if they were around the first team, after a year they could be similar level to where Walcott or I ladle chamberlain were and command a huge transfer fee. Lets be honest, we are a selling club and if we could get huge fees for them, it would be massive for the club. However, I would like our club to build a team around this promising youth as they could provide the backbone for a quality team in the future. Either way it all looks positive for the future no matter what league were in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 My thoughts are that we should bring up the likes of krans and morrell to the first team fringes. Yes they are young but given that top clubs see something in them, if they were around the first team, after a year they could be similar level to where Walcott or I ladle chamberlain were and command a huge transfer fee. Lets be honest, we are a selling club and if we could get huge fees for them, it would be massive for the club. However, I would like our club to build a team around this promising youth as they could provide the backbone for a quality team in the future. Either way it all looks positive for the future no matter what league were in Krans warmed up with the first team last Saturday v Forest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Wendall Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Morrell is 15!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Tansley Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Morrell is 15!!!! Will he be given as high a potential as the likes of Mason Bennett on the next football manager? It'd be nice to have a youth player with value for once and lets not forget that all the big clubs wanted him! you know it makes sense Mr W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Wendall Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 I quit doing the research last week so won't be down to me anymore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Tansley Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 I quit doing the research last week so won't be down to me anymore! Aww man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Wendall Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Sure they'll advertise the research position in the sigames forum - in the data issues section if anyone is interested in doing it. I just couldn't commit to the time it required anymore due to my job and home life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Tansley Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Sure they'll advertise the research position in the sigames forum - in the data issues section if anyone is interested in doing it. I just couldn't commit to the time it required anymore due to my job and home life. How much time was required out of interest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Wendall Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Well first of all you need to let them know every time there is a change ie staff leaving/joining, transfers in and out and new contracts - that doesn't take long just a quick email for every change. Then twice a season around each transfer window you'll have to review all of the data - and there is loads of it, you'll need to do this around 3 times per transfer window - takes about 4-5 hours a time. You wouldn't believe how much there is. My problem has been that your expected to follow and go to the u18 and u21 matches (not every single one but a few) and I've just not been able to so felt that I should let someone who actually had the time to go make a more informed decision on our youngsters stats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 How much time was required out of interest? I'd be quite interested in something like that as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Fleuriot Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Has anybody seen Dobie play? I hadn't heard of him. Would be interested in hearing the thoughts of any fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Dobie is a tall (6ft?) 20 year old central midfielder, who was let go by Boro' this season, I think. He also had a spell out on loan in League Two last season with Accrington Stanley. Despite apparently describing himself as a box to box player according to today's paper, he looked more of a sitting central midfielder when I saw him play. He looked similar in style to me to a Michael Carrick type, though clearly he has some way to go to (ever?) reach that sort of level. On the evidence I saw he certainly was a decent user of the ball and also put a foot in, though the reality is that U21 football is a world away from Championship level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 good news on the Krans front it gives us all the power when other clubs come sniffing, its nice to have a bit of loyalty from a player too, Says good things about the set up McInnes brought with him on the youth front, Heard dobie a couple of times in the youth reports but can't say I know alot about him, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 My thoughts are that we should bring up the likes of krans and morrell to the first team fringes. Morrell isn't even close! Just because he was mentioned by Liverpool doesn't mean he's ready. He's too young. Krans is on the fringes too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Morrell isn't even close! Just because he was mentioned by Liverpool doesn't mean he's ready. He's too young. Krans is on the fringes too. I wouldn't be suprised if he and Dobie aren't on the bench before the end of the season both have impressed, Morrel is no where near being considered for the first team, You need to be wayne rooney level talent to even get close at that age Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderbeans Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 They may not appear to be ready given their age but what I am suggesting is give them a chance. Southampton gave Walcott etc a run out despite their young age and got crazy money for them. It could happen in our case and besides, there's never any harm for the players to be given a run out. The only harm it could bring currently is out league status which makes it understandable why we don't play them. If we go down, they have to be in the squad at least though. League one would be a great starting base for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Fleuriot Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Dobie is a tall (6ft?) 20 year old central midfielder, who was let go by Boro' this season, I think. He also had a spell out on loan in League Two last season with Accrington Stanley. Despite apparently describing himself as a box to box player according to today's paper, he looked more of a sitting central midfielder when I saw him play. He looked similar in style to me to a Michael Carrick type, though clearly he has some way to go to (ever?) reach that sort of level. On the evidence I saw he certainly was a decent user of the ball and also put a foot in, though the reality is that U21 football is a world away from Championship level. Thanks. Sounds quite exciting that we seem to have a range of decent young midfielders coming through. Just hope they don't go the way of Frankie Artus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor10 Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Please about Krans. Hopefully he can really push on sooner rather than later. As for Dobie I will be honest I have never seen him play and haven't heard a lot about him. Does concern me a bit though at the age of 20 he hasn't even had a sniff of the first team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltfordRed Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 I find with our club I always find myself excited about the youngsters coming through, and really look forward to see them pushing into the first team. However in reality very few get into the team, and those that do often disappoint and are sold on. Here's to hoping things change and we get some real gems coming through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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