Stoke City Development and Academy Thread 2023/24

[bayernoatcake]

So like the first team, it's been a season of upheaval for the academy.

Dave Hibbert takes over the u18s coach and Alex Morris as the u21s coach. Good luck to them both!

With Shawcross joining the u18 set up, which is great to see.


U18 Squad


GK - Ben Houston
GK - Michael Zeitzen
GK - Ruben Brammer


DF - Josh Bickerton
DF - Christy Grogan
DF - Jake Griffin
DF - Jaden Mears
DF - Freddie Anderson
DF - Ian Togo
DF - Jaden Dixon
DF - Sydney Agina


DF/WG - Kobie Hines-Leacock


MF - Zane Rattray
MF - Will Smith
MF - Gabriel Kelly
MF - Lewis Walker
MF - Sol Sidibe


WG - Ali Ali
WG - Oliver Challinor
WG - Harry Crane
WG - Joshua Maskall




FW - Emre Tezgel
FW - Nathan Lowe
FW - Dean Adekoya
FW - Adam Watson
FW - Jackson Kelly
FW - Luke Enright


First Year
Second Year

I'm just going off the list from last year for the 2nd years, I'm not sure if any of them have been released, so if anyone knows please shout up




Freddie Anderson

Freddie is a centre back who joined from Manchester City at the end of last season. He is tall, aggressive and excellent in possession. Freddie is the son of former England international Viv Anderson, and we fought off several clubs to secure his signature.

Gabriel Kelly

Gabriel is a centre midfielder who joined from Manchester City as an Under-16. He has been capped by the Republic of Ireland at youth international level. Gabriel moves well across the pitch, is good in possession and effective in both boxes. He was introduced to Under-18s football at the end of last season, making his debut against Blackburn Rovers in March.

Ian Togo

Ian joined as an U10 after playing grassroots football in Manchester. A tall centre back, he is comfortable in possession and a positive character around the dressing room.

Jackson Kelly

Jackson has been with us since the age of 11 and was signed from grassroots football in Ellesmere Port. He is a mobile and strong forward who can play anywhere across the front three and he carries excellent finishing qualities in front of goal.

Jaden Dixon

Jaden is a right-sided defender, who can also play centrally. He joined us last season from Tottenham Hotspur, having also represented England at youth international level. He is an athletic defender who likes to tackle but is also comfortable in possession.

Joshua Maskall

Josh is a hard-working, quick and direct winger who possesses a decent end product. He has been with the Club since Under-11s.

Kobie Hines-Leacock

Kobie has been recruited this summer after being spotted playing as a winger for Millwall. We see him as an option at left back in the long-term too. Kobie is energetic, carries a good end product and is effective in one-v-one situations.

Lewis Walker

Lewis joined us midway through last season from Leicester City. A central midfielder, he played for the U18s towards the end of last season. Lewis likes to make himself available to receive and play the ball.

Luke Enright

Luke joined us from Aston Villa last year. He is a mobile and aggressive striker who scores goals. Again, we fought off several clubs to secure his signature.

Michael Zeitzen

Michael joined us at the end of last season from Arsenal. He possesses a great profile for a goalkeeper and is an excellent shot-stopper.

Ruben Brammer

Ruben has been with us since the age of eight. He is a reliable shot-stopper who is good in all aspects of the game.

Sydney Agina

Like Ruben, Sydney has been with us since the Under-9s. He is a powerful defender who is good in the air, likes to defend and is comfortable in possession. Quiet and unassuming, but a character within the dressing room.

Souleymane Sidibe

Sol joined as an Under-9 too. He played for the U18s throughout last season and possesses everything you want in a modern-day midfielder. As is widely known, Sol is the son of former Potter Mamady Sidibe.






From what I can tell the only 2nd years from last year that have moved up the 21s are Simkin, Curl and Griffiths

U21 Squad


GK - Blondy Nna Noukeu
GK - Tommy Simkin

RWB/DM - Tom Sparrow
FB - Tom Curl

CB - David Okagbue
CB - Lewis Macari
CB - Matthew Baker
CB - Luke Badley-Morgan


CM - Sonny Singh
CM - Jack Griffiths
CM - Ben Kershaw

WG - Kahrel Reddin
WG - Edwin Andersson


ST - Dara McGuinness


I think that's all of the U21 players we have.

Obviously players from the 18s will be jumping up the u21s to play and I expect a few of the above to be sent on loan too.




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[prestwichpotter]

Luke Badley-Morgan?

[ilikelamp]

Is Luke badley-Morgan the centre back from Chelsea still with us? Haven’t seen his name for a while

[ilikelamp]

Jun 29, 2023 19:49:26 GMT prestwichpotter said:

Luke Badley-Morgan?

Snap!

[bayernoatcake]

No idea That lot passed me by. I'll add him in

[Chewbacca the Wookie]

Jun 29, 2023 19:45:25 GMT bayernoatcake said:

So like the first team, it's been a season of upheaval for the academy.

Dave Hibbert takes over the u18s coach and Alex Morris as the u21s coach. Good luck to them both!

With Shawcross joining the u18 set up, which is great to see.


U18 Squad


GK - Ben Houston
GK - Michael Zeitzen
GK - Ruben Brammer


DF - Josh Bickerton
DF - Christy Grogan
DF - Jake Griffin
DF - Jaden Mears
DF - Freddie Anderson
DF - Ian Togo
DF - Jaden Dixon
DF - Sydney Agina


DF/WG - Kobie Hines-Leacock


MF - Zane Rattray
MF - Will Smith
MF - Gabriel Kelly
MF - Lewis Walker
MF - Sol Sidibe


WG - Ali Ali
WG - Oliver Challinor
WG - Harry Crane
WG - Joshua Maskall




FW - Emre Tezgel
FW - Nathan Lowe
FW - Dean Adekoya
FW - Adam Watson
FW - Jackson Kelly
FW - Luke Enright


First Year
Second Year

I'm just going off the list from last year for the 2nd years, I'm not sure if any of them have been released, so if anyone knows please shout up




Freddie Anderson

Freddie is a centre back who joined from Manchester City at the end of last season. He is tall, aggressive and excellent in possession. Freddie is the son of former England international Viv Anderson, and we fought off several clubs to secure his signature.

Gabriel Kelly

Gabriel is a centre midfielder who joined from Manchester City as an Under-16. He has been capped by the Republic of Ireland at youth international level. Gabriel moves well across the pitch, is good in possession and effective in both boxes. He was introduced to Under-18s football at the end of last season, making his debut against Blackburn Rovers in March.

Ian Togo

Ian joined as an U10 after playing grassroots football in Manchester. A tall centre back, he is comfortable in possession and a positive character around the dressing room.

Jackson Kelly

Jackson has been with us since the age of 11 and was signed from grassroots football in Ellesmere Port. He is a mobile and strong forward who can play anywhere across the front three and he carries excellent finishing qualities in front of goal.

Jaden Dixon

Jaden is a right-sided defender, who can also play centrally. He joined us last season from Tottenham Hotspur, having also represented England at youth international level. He is an athletic defender who likes to tackle but is also comfortable in possession.

Joshua Maskall

Josh is a hard-working, quick and direct winger who possesses a decent end product. He has been with the Club since Under-11s.

Kobie Hines-Leacock

Kobie has been recruited this summer after being spotted playing as a winger for Millwall. We see him as an option at left back in the long-term too. Kobie is energetic, carries a good end product and is effective in one-v-one situations.

Lewis Walker

Lewis joined us midway through last season from Leicester City. A central midfielder, he played for the U18s towards the end of last season. Lewis likes to make himself available to receive and play the ball.

Luke Enright

Luke joined us from Aston Villa last year. He is a mobile and aggressive striker who scores goals. Again, we fought off several clubs to secure his signature.

Michael Zeitzen

Michael joined us at the end of last season from Arsenal. He possesses a great profile for a goalkeeper and is an excellent shot-stopper.

Ruben Brammer

Ruben has been with us since the age of eight. He is a reliable shot-stopper who is good in all aspects of the game.

Sydney Agina

Like Ruben, Sydney has been with us since the Under-9s. He is a powerful defender who is good in the air, likes to defend and is comfortable in possession. Quiet and unassuming, but a character within the dressing room.

Souleymane Sidibe

Sol joined as an Under-9 too. He played for the U18s throughout last season and possesses everything you want in a modern-day midfielder. As is widely known, Sol is the son of former Potter Mamady Sidibe.






From what I can tell the only 2nd years from last year that have moved up the 21s are Simkin, Curl and Griffiths

U21 Squad


GK - Blondy Nna Noukeu
GK - Tommy Simkin

RWB/DM - Tom Sparrow
FB - Tom Curl

CB - David Okagbue
CB - Lewis Macari
CB - Matthew Baker
CB - Luke Badley-Morgan


CM - Sonny Singh
CM - Jack Griffiths
CM - Ben Kershaw

WG - Kahrel Reddin
WG - Edwin Andersson


ST - Dara McGuinness


I think that's all of the U21 players we have.

Obviously players from the 18s will be jumping up the u21s to play and I expect a few of the above to be sent on loan too.




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Thanks for this really good read.

[clarkeda]

Jun 29, 2023 19:45:25 GMT bayernoatcake said:

So like the first team, it's been a season of upheaval for the academy.

Dave Hibbert takes over the u18s coach and Alex Morris as the u21s coach. Good luck to them both!

With Shawcross joining the u18 set up, which is great to see.


U18 Squad


GK - Ben Houston
GK - Michael Zeitzen
GK - Ruben Brammer


DF - Josh Bickerton
DF - Christy Grogan
DF - Jake Griffin
DF - Jaden Mears
DF - Freddie Anderson
DF - Ian Togo
DF - Jaden Dixon
DF - Sydney Agina


DF/WG - Kobie Hines-Leacock


MF - Zane Rattray
MF - Will Smith
MF - Gabriel Kelly
MF - Lewis Walker
MF - Sol Sidibe


WG - Ali Ali
WG - Oliver Challinor
WG - Harry Crane
WG - Joshua Maskall




FW - Emre Tezgel
FW - Nathan Lowe
FW - Dean Adekoya
FW - Adam Watson
FW - Jackson Kelly
FW - Luke Enright


First Year
Second Year

I'm just going off the list from last year for the 2nd years, I'm not sure if any of them have been released, so if anyone knows please shout up




Freddie Anderson

Freddie is a centre back who joined from Manchester City at the end of last season. He is tall, aggressive and excellent in possession. Freddie is the son of former England international Viv Anderson, and we fought off several clubs to secure his signature.

Gabriel Kelly

Gabriel is a centre midfielder who joined from Manchester City as an Under-16. He has been capped by the Republic of Ireland at youth international level. Gabriel moves well across the pitch, is good in possession and effective in both boxes. He was introduced to Under-18s football at the end of last season, making his debut against Blackburn Rovers in March.

Ian Togo

Ian joined as an U10 after playing grassroots football in Manchester. A tall centre back, he is comfortable in possession and a positive character around the dressing room.

Jackson Kelly

Jackson has been with us since the age of 11 and was signed from grassroots football in Ellesmere Port. He is a mobile and strong forward who can play anywhere across the front three and he carries excellent finishing qualities in front of goal.

Jaden Dixon

Jaden is a right-sided defender, who can also play centrally. He joined us last season from Tottenham Hotspur, having also represented England at youth international level. He is an athletic defender who likes to tackle but is also comfortable in possession.

Joshua Maskall

Josh is a hard-working, quick and direct winger who possesses a decent end product. He has been with the Club since Under-11s.

Kobie Hines-Leacock

Kobie has been recruited this summer after being spotted playing as a winger for Millwall. We see him as an option at left back in the long-term too. Kobie is energetic, carries a good end product and is effective in one-v-one situations.

Lewis Walker

Lewis joined us midway through last season from Leicester City. A central midfielder, he played for the U18s towards the end of last season. Lewis likes to make himself available to receive and play the ball.

Luke Enright

Luke joined us from Aston Villa last year. He is a mobile and aggressive striker who scores goals. Again, we fought off several clubs to secure his signature.

Michael Zeitzen

Michael joined us at the end of last season from Arsenal. He possesses a great profile for a goalkeeper and is an excellent shot-stopper.

Ruben Brammer

Ruben has been with us since the age of eight. He is a reliable shot-stopper who is good in all aspects of the game.

Sydney Agina

Like Ruben, Sydney has been with us since the Under-9s. He is a powerful defender who is good in the air, likes to defend and is comfortable in possession. Quiet and unassuming, but a character within the dressing room.

Souleymane Sidibe

Sol joined as an Under-9 too. He played for the U18s throughout last season and possesses everything you want in a modern-day midfielder. As is widely known, Sol is the son of former Potter Mamady Sidibe.






From what I can tell the only 2nd years from last year that have moved up the 21s are Simkin, Curl and Griffiths

U21 Squad


GK - Blondy Nna Noukeu
GK - Tommy Simkin

RWB/DM - Tom Sparrow
FB - Tom Curl

CB - David Okagbue
CB - Lewis Macari
CB - Matthew Baker
CB - Luke Badley-Morgan


CM - Sonny Singh
CM - Jack Griffiths
CM - Ben Kershaw

WG - Kahrel Reddin
WG - Edwin Andersson


ST - Dara McGuinness


I think that's all of the U21 players we have.

Obviously players from the 18s will be jumping up the u21s to play and I expect a few of the above to be sent on loan too.




oatcakefanzine.proboards.com/thread/304774/stoke-city-development-academy-thread

I’m assuming Griffin is no relation?

[sneydgreenstokie1]

Jun 29, 2023 19:45:25 GMT bayernoatcake said:

So like the first team, it's been a season of upheaval for the academy.

Dave Hibbert takes over the u18s coach and Alex Morris as the u21s coach. Good luck to them both!

With Shawcross joining the u18 set up, which is great to see.


U18 Squad


GK - Ben Houston
GK - Michael Zeitzen
GK - Ruben Brammer


DF - Josh Bickerton
DF - Christy Grogan
DF - Jake Griffin
DF - Jaden Mears
DF - Freddie Anderson
DF - Ian Togo
DF - Jaden Dixon
DF - Sydney Agina


DF/WG - Kobie Hines-Leacock


MF - Zane Rattray
MF - Will Smith
MF - Gabriel Kelly
MF - Lewis Walker
MF - Sol Sidibe


WG - Ali Ali
WG - Oliver Challinor
WG - Harry Crane
WG - Joshua Maskall




FW - Emre Tezgel
FW - Nathan Lowe
FW - Dean Adekoya
FW - Adam Watson
FW - Jackson Kelly
FW - Luke Enright


First Year
Second Year

I'm just going off the list from last year for the 2nd years, I'm not sure if any of them have been released, so if anyone knows please shout up




Freddie Anderson

Freddie is a centre back who joined from Manchester City at the end of last season. He is tall, aggressive and excellent in possession. Freddie is the son of former England international Viv Anderson, and we fought off several clubs to secure his signature.

Gabriel Kelly

Gabriel is a centre midfielder who joined from Manchester City as an Under-16. He has been capped by the Republic of Ireland at youth international level. Gabriel moves well across the pitch, is good in possession and effective in both boxes. He was introduced to Under-18s football at the end of last season, making his debut against Blackburn Rovers in March.

Ian Togo

Ian joined as an U10 after playing grassroots football in Manchester. A tall centre back, he is comfortable in possession and a positive character around the dressing room.

Jackson Kelly

Jackson has been with us since the age of 11 and was signed from grassroots football in Ellesmere Port. He is a mobile and strong forward who can play anywhere across the front three and he carries excellent finishing qualities in front of goal.

Jaden Dixon

Jaden is a right-sided defender, who can also play centrally. He joined us last season from Tottenham Hotspur, having also represented England at youth international level. He is an athletic defender who likes to tackle but is also comfortable in possession.

Joshua Maskall

Josh is a hard-working, quick and direct winger who possesses a decent end product. He has been with the Club since Under-11s.

Kobie Hines-Leacock

Kobie has been recruited this summer after being spotted playing as a winger for Millwall. We see him as an option at left back in the long-term too. Kobie is energetic, carries a good end product and is effective in one-v-one situations.

Lewis Walker

Lewis joined us midway through last season from Leicester City. A central midfielder, he played for the U18s towards the end of last season. Lewis likes to make himself available to receive and play the ball.

Luke Enright

Luke joined us from Aston Villa last year. He is a mobile and aggressive striker who scores goals. Again, we fought off several clubs to secure his signature.

Michael Zeitzen

Michael joined us at the end of last season from Arsenal. He possesses a great profile for a goalkeeper and is an excellent shot-stopper.

Ruben Brammer

Ruben has been with us since the age of eight. He is a reliable shot-stopper who is good in all aspects of the game.

Sydney Agina

Like Ruben, Sydney has been with us since the Under-9s. He is a powerful defender who is good in the air, likes to defend and is comfortable in possession. Quiet and unassuming, but a character within the dressing room.

Souleymane Sidibe

Sol joined as an Under-9 too. He played for the U18s throughout last season and possesses everything you want in a modern-day midfielder. As is widely known, Sol is the son of former Potter Mamady Sidibe.






From what I can tell the only 2nd years from last year that have moved up the 21s are Simkin, Curl and Griffiths

U21 Squad


GK - Blondy Nna Noukeu
GK - Tommy Simkin

RWB/DM - Tom Sparrow
FB - Tom Curl

CB - David Okagbue
CB - Lewis Macari
CB - Matthew Baker
CB - Luke Badley-Morgan


CM - Sonny Singh
CM - Jack Griffiths
CM - Ben Kershaw

WG - Kahrel Reddin
WG - Edwin Andersson


ST - Dara McGuinness


I think that's all of the U21 players we have.

Obviously players from the 18s will be jumping up the u21s to play and I expect a few of the above to be sent on loan too.




oatcakefanzine.proboards.com/thread/304774/stoke-city-development-academy-thread

Thank you for this, really appreciate the time you spend putting this together

[This is the year]

Didnt really here much about Edwin anderson last year , thought he was supposed be one to watch ?

[prestwichpotter]

Jun 29, 2023 20:56:45 GMT This is the year said:

Didnt really here much about Edwin anderson last year , thought he was supposed be one to watch ?

He's been out for about 7/8 months with an injury.......

[This is the year]

Jun 29, 2023 20:59:44 GMT prestwichpotter said:

Jun 29, 2023 20:56:45 GMT This is the year said:

Didnt really here much about Edwin anderson last year , thought he was supposed be one to watch ?

He's been out for about 7/8 months with an injury.......

ahhh right hopefully he can kick on this year then.

[FullerMagic]

Didn't realise quite how highly regarded Mama's son was. Pete Smith discusses him about 23 mins in.

[bayernoatcake]

Jun 29, 2023 21:16:22 GMT FullerMagic said:

Didn't realise quite how highly regarded Mama's son was. Pete Smith discusses him about 23 mins in.

Yeah England youth international.

France sniffing.

And Mali.

Lad has options.

[prestwichpotter]

[Laughing Gravy]

Jun 30, 2023 12:02:54 GMT prestwichpotter said:

Shit I can remember when these were our main sponsor.
How things have changed.
I hadn't got a clue what a Broxap was before.
Mind you at least it taught me what 'street furniture' was. I thought it meant benches.

[LGH87]

Jun 30, 2023 12:02:54 GMT prestwichpotter said:

Cranson's still some boy!

[bayernoatcake]

Makes a lot sense. Good stuff from the club.

[nigerianstokie]

Jun 29, 2023 19:45:25 GMT bayernoatcake said:

So like the first team, it's been a season of upheaval for the academy.

Dave Hibbert takes over the u18s coach and Alex Morris as the u21s coach. Good luck to them both!

With Shawcross joining the u18 set up, which is great to see.


U18 Squad


GK - Ben Houston
GK - Michael Zeitzen
GK - Ruben Brammer


DF - Josh Bickerton
DF - Christy Grogan
DF - Jake Griffin
DF - Jaden Mears
DF - Freddie Anderson
DF - Ian Togo
DF - Jaden Dixon
DF - Sydney Agina


DF/WG - Kobie Hines-Leacock


MF - Zane Rattray
MF - Will Smith
MF - Gabriel Kelly
MF - Lewis Walker
MF - Sol Sidibe


WG - Ali Ali
WG - Oliver Challinor
WG - Harry Crane
WG - Joshua Maskall




FW - Emre Tezgel
FW - Nathan Lowe
FW - Dean Adekoya
FW - Adam Watson
FW - Jackson Kelly
FW - Luke Enright


First Year
Second Year

I'm just going off the list from last year for the 2nd years, I'm not sure if any of them have been released, so if anyone knows please shout up




Freddie Anderson

Freddie is a centre back who joined from Manchester City at the end of last season. He is tall, aggressive and excellent in possession. Freddie is the son of former England international Viv Anderson, and we fought off several clubs to secure his signature.

Gabriel Kelly

Gabriel is a centre midfielder who joined from Manchester City as an Under-16. He has been capped by the Republic of Ireland at youth international level. Gabriel moves well across the pitch, is good in possession and effective in both boxes. He was introduced to Under-18s football at the end of last season, making his debut against Blackburn Rovers in March.

Ian Togo

Ian joined as an U10 after playing grassroots football in Manchester. A tall centre back, he is comfortable in possession and a positive character around the dressing room.

Jackson Kelly

Jackson has been with us since the age of 11 and was signed from grassroots football in Ellesmere Port. He is a mobile and strong forward who can play anywhere across the front three and he carries excellent finishing qualities in front of goal.

Jaden Dixon

Jaden is a right-sided defender, who can also play centrally. He joined us last season from Tottenham Hotspur, having also represented England at youth international level. He is an athletic defender who likes to tackle but is also comfortable in possession.

Joshua Maskall

Josh is a hard-working, quick and direct winger who possesses a decent end product. He has been with the Club since Under-11s.

Kobie Hines-Leacock

Kobie has been recruited this summer after being spotted playing as a winger for Millwall. We see him as an option at left back in the long-term too. Kobie is energetic, carries a good end product and is effective in one-v-one situations.

Lewis Walker

Lewis joined us midway through last season from Leicester City. A central midfielder, he played for the U18s towards the end of last season. Lewis likes to make himself available to receive and play the ball.

Luke Enright

Luke joined us from Aston Villa last year. He is a mobile and aggressive striker who scores goals. Again, we fought off several clubs to secure his signature.

Michael Zeitzen

Michael joined us at the end of last season from Arsenal. He possesses a great profile for a goalkeeper and is an excellent shot-stopper.

Ruben Brammer

Ruben has been with us since the age of eight. He is a reliable shot-stopper who is good in all aspects of the game.

Sydney Agina

Like Ruben, Sydney has been with us since the Under-9s. He is a powerful defender who is good in the air, likes to defend and is comfortable in possession. Quiet and unassuming, but a character within the dressing room.

Souleymane Sidibe

Sol joined as an Under-9 too. He played for the U18s throughout last season and possesses everything you want in a modern-day midfielder. As is widely known, Sol is the son of former Potter Mamady Sidibe.






From what I can tell the only 2nd years from last year that have moved up the 21s are Simkin, Curl and Griffiths

U21 Squad


GK - Blondy Nna Noukeu
GK - Tommy Simkin

RWB/DM - Tom Sparrow
FB - Tom Curl

CB - David Okagbue
CB - Lewis Macari
CB - Matthew Baker
CB - Luke Badley-Morgan


CM - Sonny Singh
CM - Jack Griffiths
CM - Ben Kershaw

WG - Kahrel Reddin
WG - Edwin Andersson


ST - Dara McGuinness


I think that's all of the U21 players we have.

Obviously players from the 18s will be jumping up the u21s to play and I expect a few of the above to be sent on loan too.




oatcakefanzine.proboards.com/thread/304774/stoke-city-development-academy-thread

Whatever happened to Stephen Ireland’s son? Did he go elsewhere?

[bayernoatcake]

Jun 30, 2023 12:36:55 GMT nigerianstokie said:

Jun 29, 2023 19:45:25 GMT bayernoatcake said:

So like the first team, it's been a season of upheaval for the academy.

Dave Hibbert takes over the u18s coach and Alex Morris as the u21s coach. Good luck to them both!

With Shawcross joining the u18 set up, which is great to see.


U18 Squad


GK - Ben Houston
GK - Michael Zeitzen
GK - Ruben Brammer


DF - Josh Bickerton
DF - Christy Grogan
DF - Jake Griffin
DF - Jaden Mears
DF - Freddie Anderson
DF - Ian Togo
DF - Jaden Dixon
DF - Sydney Agina


DF/WG - Kobie Hines-Leacock


MF - Zane Rattray
MF - Will Smith
MF - Gabriel Kelly
MF - Lewis Walker
MF - Sol Sidibe


WG - Ali Ali
WG - Oliver Challinor
WG - Harry Crane
WG - Joshua Maskall




FW - Emre Tezgel
FW - Nathan Lowe
FW - Dean Adekoya
FW - Adam Watson
FW - Jackson Kelly
FW - Luke Enright


First Year
Second Year

I'm just going off the list from last year for the 2nd years, I'm not sure if any of them have been released, so if anyone knows please shout up




Freddie Anderson

Freddie is a centre back who joined from Manchester City at the end of last season. He is tall, aggressive and excellent in possession. Freddie is the son of former England international Viv Anderson, and we fought off several clubs to secure his signature.

Gabriel Kelly

Gabriel is a centre midfielder who joined from Manchester City as an Under-16. He has been capped by the Republic of Ireland at youth international level. Gabriel moves well across the pitch, is good in possession and effective in both boxes. He was introduced to Under-18s football at the end of last season, making his debut against Blackburn Rovers in March.

Ian Togo

Ian joined as an U10 after playing grassroots football in Manchester. A tall centre back, he is comfortable in possession and a positive character around the dressing room.

Jackson Kelly

Jackson has been with us since the age of 11 and was signed from grassroots football in Ellesmere Port. He is a mobile and strong forward who can play anywhere across the front three and he carries excellent finishing qualities in front of goal.

Jaden Dixon

Jaden is a right-sided defender, who can also play centrally. He joined us last season from Tottenham Hotspur, having also represented England at youth international level. He is an athletic defender who likes to tackle but is also comfortable in possession.

Joshua Maskall

Josh is a hard-working, quick and direct winger who possesses a decent end product. He has been with the Club since Under-11s.

Kobie Hines-Leacock

Kobie has been recruited this summer after being spotted playing as a winger for Millwall. We see him as an option at left back in the long-term too. Kobie is energetic, carries a good end product and is effective in one-v-one situations.

Lewis Walker

Lewis joined us midway through last season from Leicester City. A central midfielder, he played for the U18s towards the end of last season. Lewis likes to make himself available to receive and play the ball.

Luke Enright

Luke joined us from Aston Villa last year. He is a mobile and aggressive striker who scores goals. Again, we fought off several clubs to secure his signature.

Michael Zeitzen

Michael joined us at the end of last season from Arsenal. He possesses a great profile for a goalkeeper and is an excellent shot-stopper.

Ruben Brammer

Ruben has been with us since the age of eight. He is a reliable shot-stopper who is good in all aspects of the game.

Sydney Agina

Like Ruben, Sydney has been with us since the Under-9s. He is a powerful defender who is good in the air, likes to defend and is comfortable in possession. Quiet and unassuming, but a character within the dressing room.

Souleymane Sidibe

Sol joined as an Under-9 too. He played for the U18s throughout last season and possesses everything you want in a modern-day midfielder. As is widely known, Sol is the son of former Potter Mamady Sidibe.






From what I can tell the only 2nd years from last year that have moved up the 21s are Simkin, Curl and Griffiths

U21 Squad


GK - Blondy Nna Noukeu
GK - Tommy Simkin

RWB/DM - Tom Sparrow
FB - Tom Curl

CB - David Okagbue
CB - Lewis Macari
CB - Matthew Baker
CB - Luke Badley-Morgan


CM - Sonny Singh
CM - Jack Griffiths
CM - Ben Kershaw

WG - Kahrel Reddin
WG - Edwin Andersson


ST - Dara McGuinness


I think that's all of the U21 players we have.

Obviously players from the 18s will be jumping up the u21s to play and I expect a few of the above to be sent on loan too.




oatcakefanzine.proboards.com/thread/304774/stoke-city-development-academy-thread

Whatever happened to Stephen Ireland’s son? Did he go elsewhere?

I don't think so, massive waste of talent.

[nigerianstokie]

Jun 30, 2023 12:46:55 GMT bayernoatcake said:

Jun 30, 2023 12:36:55 GMT nigerianstokie said:

Whatever happened to Stephen Ireland’s son? Did he go elsewhere?

I don't think so, massive waste of talent.

A real shame, I remember him being talked about quite a lot as being quite something.

[Mr_DaftBurger]

Jun 30, 2023 12:46:55 GMT bayernoatcake said:

Jun 30, 2023 12:36:55 GMT nigerianstokie said:

Whatever happened to Stephen Ireland’s son? Did he go elsewhere?

I don't think so, massive waste of talent.

Yeh, but what about his son? 😏

[Deleted]

Great we are giving a platform to local companies for sponsorship but I can hardly make out what it says.

Needs a little white panel (chortle) ...

[liathroid]

Jun 30, 2023 12:29:41 GMT bayernoatcake said:

Makes a lot sense. Good stuff from the club.

It's about time they did this 🥳

[lordb]

Jun 30, 2023 12:46:55 GMT bayernoatcake said:

Jun 30, 2023 12:36:55 GMT nigerianstokie said:

Whatever happened to Stephen Ireland’s son? Did he go elsewhere?

I don't think so, massive waste of talent.

Internet suggests he's still at Stoke but presumably that's incorrect?

Looked a good player

[bayernoatcake]

Jun 30, 2023 16:41:05 GMT lordb said:

Jun 30, 2023 12:46:55 GMT bayernoatcake said:

I don't think so, massive waste of talent.

Internet suggests he's still at Stoke but presumably that's incorrect?

Looked a good player

Yeah he’s not been with us for 18 months/2 years now.

[hamptonpig]

Cheers for this Bayern, always interesting to read about the younger teams. Thanks!

[unknown182]

Watched a bit of Ireland's son play in that 7v7 tournament a few weeks ago. He looked overweight to me.

[Clem Fandango]

Good work Bayern. This one of the few threads I predominantly enjoy reading

[stokiemac]

How is Edwin Andersson getting on, I remember some fanfare when he came from Chelsea, 20 in a few months, any chance we might see him get some minutes at some point in a senior shirt?

[lordb]

Jul 1, 2023 7:44:17 GMT stokiemac said:

How is Edwin Andersson getting on, I remember some fanfare when he came from Chelsea, 20 in a few months, any chance we might see him get some minutes at some point in a senior shirt?

Been injured all season
would assume he needs at least several months of academy football to get himself going