HengroveReds Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 Looking at recent retained lists for Academy players over last couple of years, clubs do really hit the nail in knowing if they are good enough, what they are currently up to now. Can’t imagine how brutal being released as a young footballer all the dedication families put into it growing up. what our recent released are currently upto : 2022: Khari Allen - Yate Town Louis Britton - Mallon & Tiptree Barney Soady - Cardiff Met Uni Nathaniel Williams - Chippenham Town 2023: Will Buse - Bath City Prince Henry - Bromsgrove Sporting Josh Owers - Yeovil Joe Porton - Melksham Town James Taylor - Truro City Fair play to them for keeping at it, and working hard to get back to where they want to. Can anyone think of any academy players who have been released by us and go on to bigger or better things? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 No. Vince Harper got back in the league via Eastleigh & is now at Exeter. Conor Lemonheigh-Evans did the same at Torquay & is now at Stockport. Exceptions to the rule & no-one has made it at Championship level yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 Zac Bell and Ben Acey playing for Taunton last week. Another two that I doubt will make it in the pro game, certainly not Bell. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 5 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Zac Bell and Ben Acey playing for Taunton last week. Another two that I doubt will make it in the pro game, certainly not Bell. I thought Acey was meant to be the next big thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 4 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Zac Bell and Ben Acey playing for Taunton last week. Another two that I doubt will make it in the pro game, certainly not Bell. Think the latter is already planning on going back to Guernsey. The one that’s really stood out to me in recent years is Opi Edwards. From what I saw of him for Weston this year, would honestly say he’s probably toolstation level, if that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 4 minutes ago, petehinton said: Think the latter is already planning on going back to Guernsey. The one that’s really stood out to me in recent years is Opi Edwards. From what I saw of him for Weston this year, would honestly say he’s probably toolstation level, if that. On the checkout? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hinsleburg Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 5 minutes ago, Unan said: I thought Acey was meant to be the next big thing? I think Acey was unfortunate and got billed as 'The next Alex Scott' when realistically that was always unlikely 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COYR's Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 Acey is decent on his day. Unfortunately for him he's another one of the 21's squad that seems to have lost their way. James Morton is one who may get back to league football. Dropped down to Weston but has recently signed for Southend who have had a strong finish to the season and may push on next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 However much stick we want to give, very few prove us wrong. Its a tough gig trying to get a deal when released. And once they leave that pro environment it’s hard to get back. Fair play to Harper, 30+ apps for Exeter. He was the one I was really surprised we let go. But it was still the right decision. James Morton (it’s his birthday today) is at NL Southend. I guess for some, once out of the full time game they can earn more holding down a job and getting £200 per game somewhere. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 1 hour ago, petehinton said: Think the latter is already planning on going back to Guernsey. Yes, Acey will be leaving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 1 hour ago, COYR's said: Acey is decent on his day. Unfortunately for him he's another one of the 21's squad that seems to have lost their way Would be funny in a way if he went back to Guernsey and 2 years later got a contract at Bournemouth. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 6 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Yes, Acey will be leaving Ah , Acey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 Also, is it true that Ben's mum is called Tracey, or has someone been on the wind-up? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen hump Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 10 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Also, is it true that Ben's mum is called Tracey, or has someone been on the wind-up? Think someone’s pulling your leg’ but I do know his sister’s called macey. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The turtle Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 35 minutes ago, Glen hump said: Think someone’s pulling your leg’ but I do know his sister’s called macey. His aunt (father's side) is called stacey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fpcity Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 Did we release a lad who went on to play for Newcastle? Sure he was a winger? Maybe 10-15yrs ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 2 minutes ago, Fpcity said: Did we release a lad who went on to play for Newcastle? Sure he was a winger? Maybe 10-15yrs ago? Aarons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 2 minutes ago, Fpcity said: Did we release a lad who went on to play for Newcastle? Sure he was a winger? Maybe 10-15yrs ago? Rolando Aarons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fpcity Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 (edited) 1 minute ago, Davefevs said: Aarons? That's him! Did we actually realese him or did Newcastle take him? Edited April 22 by Fpcity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 6 minutes ago, Fpcity said: That's him! Did we actually realese him or did Newcastle take him? Dunno, wiki says we released him: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolando_Aarons 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HengroveReds Posted April 22 Author Report Share Posted April 22 32 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Dunno, wiki says we released him: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolando_Aarons Several in that era at 14/15 years old left to go to bigger clubs: Jacob Maddox - left for Chelsea, now at Forest Green Kyle Scott - left for Chelsea now at FC Cincinnati Herbie Kane - left for Liverpool now at Barnsley and doing very well. Any more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 15 minutes ago, HengroveReds said: Several in that era at 14/15 years old left to go to bigger clubs: Jacob Maddox - left for Chelsea, now at Forest Green Kyle Scott - left for Chelsea now at FC Cincinnati Herbie Kane - left for Liverpool now at Barnsley and doing very well. Any more? Was my “in the City wilderness years” when I fell out of love with footie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 Why is it being called a retained list and not a released list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 Remember Tristan Plummer was going to be the big star ( u17 England international etc) , but he never got another EFL club after being released - played non league for several years including WSM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 2 minutes ago, CodeRed said: Remember Tristan Plummer was going to be the big star ( u17 England international etc) , but he never got another EFL club after being released - played non league for several years including WSM. Starring on Gogglebox instead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 4 minutes ago, CodeRed said: Remember Tristan Plummer was going to be the big star ( u17 England international etc) , but he never got another EFL club after being released - played non league for several years including WSM. Came back from u17 World Cup with a “this isn’t what I play football for” type mentality apparently. Hated all the noise, stress and media around it. Probably explains why he wanted to stay at non league level basically forever thereafter. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombsy Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 Marcus steward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 2 minutes ago, petehinton said: Came back from u17 World Cup with a “this isn’t what I play football for” type mentality apparently. Hated all the noise, stress and media around it. Probably explains why he wanted to stay at non league level basically forever thereafter. Thats understandable tbf. Not everyone is psychologically fit for that kind of stuff. That's why I didn't become a pro footballer and decided to instead write shit on a football forum... ...that and I was rubbish at football... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSW8 Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 He’s a top bloke Tristan, really nice down to earth guy. Can see why pro football might not possibly have appealed to him back then. Think he still keeps in contact with some of the England u17s squad from that time such as Danny Welbeck, Danny Rose etc. Tristan’s son is in one of the younger age groups at city I believe. Big strong lad up front but good ability/technique as well -definitely one to keep an eye on as he hopefully develops through the age groups. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 2 hours ago, HengroveReds said: Several in that era at 14/15 years old left to go to bigger clubs: Jacob Maddox - left for Chelsea, now at Forest Green Kyle Scott - left for Chelsea now at FC Cincinnati Herbie Kane - left for Liverpool now at Barnsley and doing very well. Any more? Maddox and Kane at least weren’t released though, they were pinched through EPPP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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