Kid in the Riot Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 I find that a touch worrying though. I'm not for a minute suggesting we should change anything, but if he looks that good a prospect, he's not going to wait around in the reserves hoping for 3 other centre backs or 3 midfielders to get injured He played for Colchester's 18s last year (season before last) so he's progressing. If we continue to play 3 at the back then actually if two CBs are out then I'd guess he might make the bench? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Drew Peacock Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 If the under U21s are mainly U18s, have we actually got any real U21s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted September 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 If the under U21s are mainly U18s, have we actually got any real U21s? You can see all the profiles on the BCFC Academy Website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 I find that a touch worrying though. I'm not for a minute suggesting we should change anything, but if he looks that good a prospect, he's not going to wait around in the reserves hoping for 3 other centre backs or 3 midfielders to get injured Might a be a good candidate for loaning out then, perhaps? It is good to have the likes of Wynter off getting first team competitive football under his belt; I'd suggest it puts him in far closer to contention breaking in here than those at U21 level who've not. Personally, with teams such as Exeter, Plymouth, Cheltenham and even Rovers (I mean Forest Green, of course) relatively close by, enabling our coaches to check up on their progress, or even for them to train with us I'm some capacity still while turning out elsewhere, I think we should be pushing more of them out the door for short stints. I cannot see how it doesn't benefit them and us, long term. If nothing else, might result in sides wanting them, and being willing to stump up fees or even just sell ons for youngsters unlikely to make the grade here, and give us something for their development, even if that is just a small share in their long term potential. For every Joe Bryan we are gonna get maybe five-10 who'll not break in, but may develop elsewhere, al la Ryan Harley, but personally would like us to give them more of a real test before we sent them off out the door, even of that test take place away from our own first team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted September 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Might a be a good candidate for loaning out then, perhaps? It is good to have the likes of Wynter off getting first team competitive football under his belt; I'd suggest it puts him in far closer to contention breaking in here than those at U21 level who've not. Personally, with teams such as Exeter, Plymouth, Cheltenham and even Rovers (I mean Forest Green, of course) relatively close by, enabling our coaches to check up on their progress, or even for them to train with us I'm some capacity still while turning out elsewhere, I think we should be pushing more of them out the door for short stints. I cannot see how it doesn't benefit them and us, long term. If nothing else, might result in sides wanting them, and being willing to stump up fees or even just sell ons for youngsters unlikely to make the grade here, and give us something for their development, even if that is just a small share in their long term potential. For every Joe Bryan we are gonna get maybe five-10 who'll not break in, but may develop elsewhere, al la Ryan Harley, but personally would like us to give them more of a real test before we sent them off out the door, even of that test take place away from our own first team. I wouldn't be surprised if we send a few out to FGR's, apparently they like Mufutu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 You can see all the profiles on the BCFC Academy Website. It's not exactly up to date. At least 3 of them disappeared in the summer and with 3 more of them in the first team squad I'm guessing we haven't got many U21s so the U18s have to play anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Might a be a good candidate for loaning out then, perhaps? It is good to have the likes of Wynter off getting first team competitive football under his belt; I'd suggest it puts him in far closer to contention breaking in here than those at U21 level who've not. Personally, with teams such as Exeter, Plymouth, Cheltenham and even Rovers (I mean Forest Green, of course) relatively close by, enabling our coaches to check up on their progress, or even for them to train with us I'm some capacity still while turning out elsewhere, I think we should be pushing more of them out the door for short stints. I cannot see how it doesn't benefit them and us, long term. If nothing else, might result in sides wanting them, and being willing to stump up fees or even just sell ons for youngsters unlikely to make the grade here, and give us something for their development, even if that is just a small share in their long term potential. For every Joe Bryan we are gonna get maybe five-10 who'll not break in, but may develop elsewhere, al la Ryan Harley, but personally would like us to give them more of a real test before we sent them off out the door, even of that test take place away from our own first team. Great point and if we can get him games at Conference/League 2 level whilst still allowing him to train with us a day or two a week then that sounds ideal Speaking of Wynter, does anyone know how he's getting on at Cheltenham? Is he playing regularly, how well and in what position? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Great point and if we can get him games at Conference/League 2 level whilst still allowing him to train with us a day or two a week then that sounds ideal Speaking of Wynter, does anyone know how he's getting on at Cheltenham? Is he playing regularly, how well and in what position? Midfield as I understand it, and seems to be playing (and starting) most games, after of course scoring the winner in his first there. Though Korey Smith has come in and made that all-action midfielder role his own this season, and am not suggesting Wynter is at that level yet, would be nice to think he could perhaps be called upon to offer cover there in case of injuries or tiredness when games start coming thick and fast. Liked what I saw of him last year, would be a shame of he never got another chance here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who Are Rovers? Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 I don't want our under 21s full of first team squad members. We're doing the right thing in promoting the 18s into the 21s so they can grow as a team over the next couple of years and gain valuable experience against bigger, stronger players. Agree with everyone about Mafuta but given his ability on the ball he surely has to play in midfield? Guess he was covering - where was Batten? His younger brother reckons he's broken his collarbone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray White Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 You can see all the profiles on the BCFC Academy Website. Absolutely no point looking on there, it's completely out of date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 His younger brother reckons he's broken his collarbone. he hasn't played for the u21's or u18's this season so must of done it pre-season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Absolutely no point looking on there, it's completely out of date. which site are you looking at? try http://www.bristolcityacademy.co.uk/ if you haven't already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 which site are you looking at? try http://www.bristolcityacademy.co.uk/ if you haven't already Yes, it is well out of date. Look at the player profiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CITYAREREDANDWHITE Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 which site are you looking at? try http://www.bristolcityacademy.co.uk/ if you haven't already 7 out of the 13 in the 21's have left our club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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