CyderInACan Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 LJ: "We leave a spot open on Monday for the best performing 15 or 16 year old over the weekend to come and train with the first team." fair play. This can only be a good thing and - presumably - something instituted by LJ on his arrival? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Dawe Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 I think we get the point, now. Cotts was very bad, wrong about everything and going about things completely the wrong way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityboy Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 11 minutes ago, Jack Dawe said: I think we get the point, now. Cotts was very bad, wrong about everything and going about things completely the wrong way. Not everything has to relate back to SC. I do like this though. Something very simple for the club to accommodate, and gives the youth players a great incentive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 37 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: LJ: "We leave a spot open on Monday for the best performing 15 or 16 year old over the weekend to come and train with the first team." fair play. This can only be a good thing and - presumably - something instituted by LJ on his arrival? It can only be a good thing for the young lads to get the chance to train with the first team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 LJ seems to have a very good grasp of how to motivate young players. Not all will make it to the first team, but at least they can see that they have at least a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 It's obviously great to see initiatives like this and it can leave no-one in doubt as to the direction the club is hoping to go in with regards to producing more home-grown talent to compete at first team level. I just really hope we are working towards that Cat 1 status for the Academy. Possibly when the ground redevelopment is completed the focus may switch back to the Academy. That Al-Qadi bloke at the gas mentioned in his interview that he'd be investing in their Academy so let's make sure we get in their first to get Cat 1 so that no matter how much he invests in the short term we can still nick their best players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 59 minutes ago, Jack Dawe said: I think we get the point, now. Cotts was very bad, wrong about everything and going about things completely the wrong way. I think Cyder makes a good point. If you don't agree, maybe you can start yet another random thread about it....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 I hope it'll improve the first team too. Teaching others really makes you analyse your own technique and decisions too. There is great learning to be had teaching others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 The more I hear from LJ the more I like, early days I know but I feel very optimistic at the moment about the future of BCFC, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 What a great incentive for the young lads...perform well and you get rewarded to train with the first team. At 15 or 16 this is a dream come true...remember how we felt about your hero's at that age...these kids will be no different. It doesn't surprise me at all tbh...Heard so many good things about the way LJ operates. Love the fact he's also having French lessons, so he can communicate better with out two French strikers. Trying to bring all the Clubs teams closer together and give incentives and rewards can only be a good thing imho...long may it continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Dawe Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 2 hours ago, RedRaw said: I think Cyder makes a good point. If you don't agree, maybe you can start yet another random thread about it....... I don't disagree with Cyder or with LJ or with you or anyone. I merely make a facetious for want of anything better to do. There should be another one along (below) very shortly.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Dawe Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 1 hour ago, Rob k said: The more I hear from LJ the more I like, early days I know but I feel very optimistic at the moment about the future of BCFC, The more we win and draw and not let in any goals instead of losing and letting in shedloads of goals, the more I find I like what I hear from LJ and I feel optimistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Utilising the talent from academy was, no doubt at all an integral part of him being appointed. City have to develop enough of their own players to be regular first teamers. That not only encourages the academy lads that they have a chance but provides added competition to a first team starting spot. Sadly for SC At Champioship level it's extremely difficult to buy success, but not so difficult in the PL with so much money around up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 What chance have we got now that the richest club in Europe are going to be taking all the regions best youngsters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Wilde Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 It sounds good for the academy player, until they realise they are there to teach Kodja some tactics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 2 hours ago, spudski said: What a great incentive for the young lads...perform well and you get rewarded to train with the first team. At 15 or 16 this is a dream come true...remember how we felt about your hero's at that age...these kids will be no different. It doesn't surprise me at all tbh...Heard so many good things about the way LJ operates. Love the fact he's also having French lessons, so he can communicate better with out two French strikers. Trying to bring all the Clubs teams closer together and give incentives and rewards can only be a good thing imho...long may it continue. Heard he's brought his old man in to do it, Delboy style....mange tout, Lee, mange tout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTBLUE Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 1 hour ago, BRISTOL86 said: What chance have we got now that the richest club in the world are going to be taking all the regions best youngsters Just a little edit for you as you obviously made a mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 1 hour ago, BRISTOL86 said: What chance have we got now that the richest club in Europe are going to be taking all the regions best youngsters Not whilst we are a Cat 2 academy they won't..........we'll let them spend their money developing them and when ready, we'll just take them off their hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 2 hours ago, spudski said: What a great incentive for the young lads...perform well and you get rewarded to train with the first team. At 15 or 16 this is a dream come true...remember how we felt about your hero's at that age...these kids will be no different. It doesn't surprise me at all tbh...Heard so many good things about the way LJ operates. Love the fact he's also having French lessons, so he can communicate better with out two French strikers. Trying to bring all the Clubs teams closer together and give incentives and rewards can only be a good thing imho...long may it continue. Well this is all well and good but what about the 45-46yr old, slightly overweight fans who have had a great week? When do we get to train with the first team? Flipping ageist I tell ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 1 hour ago, BRISTOL86 said: What chance have we got now that the richest club in Europe are going to be taking all the regions best youngsters Fair play, that did make I chuckle They're chasing us down already, I reckon come March we're going to be completely and utterly ****** On a more serious (!) note, LJ just keeps impressing me, the two wins obviously help, but he's certainly playing the game very well right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 I hope the reverse is also true and that the biggest liability from the first team has to play with the safety scissors and PVA glue along with the rest of the kids on a Monday. Maybe this explains our up turn in form, no one player wants to be sent to the remedial class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 I applaud LJ on this but..... do 15 year old's not have school on Monday's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 34 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: I hope the reverse is also true and that the biggest liability from the first team has to play with the safety scissors and PVA glue along with the rest of the kids on a Monday. Maybe this explains our up turn in form, no one player wants to be sent to the remedial class. El Abd is already performing this role weekly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CITYAREREDANDWHITE Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 39 minutes ago, Nomad said: I applaud LJ on this but..... do 15 year old's not have school on Monday's? The clubs set up involves a school. Those on scholarships are taught by the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 3 hours ago, spudski said: What a great incentive for the young lads...perform well and you get rewarded to train with the first team. At 15 or 16 this is a dream come true...remember how we felt about your hero's at that age...these kids will be no different. It doesn't surprise me at all tbh...Heard so many good things about the way LJ operates. Love the fact he's also having French lessons, so he can communicate better with out two French strikers. Trying to bring all the Clubs teams closer together and give incentives and rewards can only be a good thing imho...long may it continue. I bet the strikers deliberately play rubbish then I wouldn't want to get battered in training by Big Flinty and Baker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 1 hour ago, Chivs said: Well this is all well and good but what about the 45-46yr old, slightly overweight fans who have had a great week? When do we get to train with the first team? Flipping ageist I tell ya. 45-46? You lucky, LUCKY bastard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 1 hour ago, Chivs said: Well this is all well and good but what about the 45-46yr old, slightly overweight fans who have had a great week? When do we get to train with the first team? Flipping ageist I tell ya. Mrs Fevs got her chance over half-term. The slightly overweight comment is a bit rude though! Freeman agreed that it's the figure hugging new kit that makes them look chunkier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 29 minutes ago, CITYAREREDANDWHITE said: The clubs set up involves a school. Those on scholarships are taught by the club. Didn't think of that one. Lucky scholars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillies Downs Leeds Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 To get youngsters to join our academy, they need to see that there is a route through to the 1st team. I know of 2 talented youngsters from the area I live, one as already joined the Southampton academy and the other one is just about to. The reason given was that they had heard really bad things about ours and that the management were not interested in the younger players. Thankfully with LJ now at the helm things are looking up, but it may take time to get a good reputation back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modmuffin Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Another Johnson tried a similar thing, But it got him into a lot of trouble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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