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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2024 2:24:16 GMT
But isn’t that how these teams work? It’s like college football. They cycle through not just because of talent but also because of age range within the group. Even a very talented group of 16 year olds (in their age bracket) would struggle with an average group of 20 year olds. Next year, Man City’s U21s will be flying high again. The year after, some will stay and they’ll do well. The year after that, they’ll all be sent out on loan etc and the group will get smashed as a younger set gets established.
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Post by Mr_DaftBurger on Jan 16, 2024 6:24:09 GMT
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Post by collo68 on Jan 16, 2024 8:32:12 GMT
Thanks for that, very clinical especially from Lowe
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Post by Marc01 on Jan 16, 2024 19:33:11 GMT
But isn’t that how these teams work? It’s like college football. They cycle through not just because of talent but also because of age range within the group. Even a very talented group of 16 year olds (in their age bracket) would struggle with an average group of 20 year olds. Next year, Man City’s U21s will be flying high again. The year after, some will stay and they’ll do well. The year after that, they’ll all be sent out on loan etc and the group will get smashed as a younger set gets established. That makes sense. I have little knowledge of Stoke‘s academy players, and zero of Man City. That said, to be bottom of a 26 team league, having played more games than a number of teams above, seems a massive drop off compared to their last 10 seasons: 4.5.4.2.6.8.9.1.1.1 Especially considering the finances they have to lure talent. They finished first last season whereas Stoke were 2nd bottom of the second division.
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Post by Caddick988 on Jan 17, 2024 15:58:48 GMT
I must admit, I haven't seen much of the U21s this year and was wondering how Jojic was getting on? Does it look like he's adapting to the English game yet? Reckon he might be ready for 1st team football any time soon.
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Post by gingerninja on Jan 17, 2024 16:07:40 GMT
From the highlights, his general body language isn't great, that said it must be difficult to settle in a new country when you aren't involved alot of the time..Has anyone seen him play at all to make a comment about him?.
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Post by prestwichpotter on Jan 18, 2024 0:22:18 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2024 0:28:09 GMT
Great for him. He may not have been the most technically gifted but he’s obviously applied himself well. Hope he goes on to have a great career.
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Post by Northy on Jan 18, 2024 7:31:09 GMT
Was he the guy we signed from Chester?
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Post by prestwichpotter on Jan 18, 2024 7:41:49 GMT
Was he the guy we signed from Chester? Yes.
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Post by prestwichpotter on Jan 26, 2024 15:10:47 GMT
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Post by liathroid on Jan 26, 2024 15:36:05 GMT
its on West Hams youtube channel
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Post by prestwichpotter on Jan 26, 2024 18:02:45 GMT
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Post by FullerMagic on Jan 26, 2024 18:12:37 GMT
Coverage due to start on their youtube channel at 18.50
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Post by shelleys92 on Jan 26, 2024 18:28:22 GMT
Shocking that has beens are getting played in front of young lads.
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Jan 26, 2024 18:31:44 GMT
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Post by FullerMagic on Jan 26, 2024 18:51:50 GMT
Coverage due to start on their youtube channel at 18.50 On now
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Post by lordb on Jan 26, 2024 19:25:30 GMT
Gayle shows what he's about🥵
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Post by lordb on Jan 26, 2024 19:37:12 GMT
No one standing out, maybe Sparrow
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Post by jbaskey on Jan 26, 2024 19:42:43 GMT
Gayle shows what he's about🥵 add Clark onto that, getting run ragged
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Post by Gabrielzakuaniandjuliet on Jan 26, 2024 19:44:16 GMT
Why on earth is Tezgel playing as a 10?
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Post by chuckrocky on Jan 26, 2024 19:47:27 GMT
The gulf in quality between these two sides is absolutely massive.
Have to say I’ve been surprised by how poor we look, we literally can’t string three passes together.
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Post by shelleys92 on Jan 26, 2024 19:48:01 GMT
Why on earth is Tezgel playing as a 10? To accommodate a completely useless has been forward
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Post by nonameface on Jan 26, 2024 19:55:43 GMT
When watching Gayle in this it blows my mind he even gets a chance to get on the pitch for the full team. Knows what he needs to do from a defensive teamwork perspective but he offers nothing.
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Post by chamberlain on Jan 26, 2024 20:59:58 GMT
Only watched the last 15 minutes but Blondys kicking was awful
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Post by stoke1989 on Jan 27, 2024 14:35:13 GMT
U18s lost 4-1 vs Everton this morning
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Post by prestwichpotter on Feb 2, 2024 12:04:54 GMT
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Post by prestwichpotter on Feb 11, 2024 13:33:12 GMT
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Post by Han Solo on Feb 11, 2024 13:36:18 GMT
Interesting to see how Mmaee does and whether he can be bothered.
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Post by skip on Feb 11, 2024 13:39:46 GMT
Interesting to see how Mmaee does and whether he can be bothered. Well, he's got 90 minutes to prove he gives a shit. Up to him now.
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