Author Topic: Under 23's / Academy Thread (Read 656604 times)

gazberg · « **Reply #1675 on:** September 21, 2020, 07:43:29 PM »

Wasn't Windsor already smashing them in at non league standard at 16?

TheJacko2000 · « **Reply #1676 on:** September 21, 2020, 07:48:09 PM »

Quote from: Albionic on September 21, 2020, 07:42:34 PM

how old is the full back at brighton Lamptey, 17. If they are good enough ...................

19.

Albionic · « **Reply #1677 on:** September 21, 2020, 07:49:17 PM »

Quote from: TheJacko2000 on September 21, 2020, 07:48:09 PM

19.

Christ how dumb am I

iwastherein68 · « **Reply #1678 on:** September 23, 2020, 10:30:39 AM »

A chance to watch Appy's Baggies (Lincoln City) v Liverpool tomorrow. For for those who can to have a look at Alex Palmer and hopefully report back

beechyboy90 · « **Reply #1679 on:** September 24, 2020, 09:50:39 PM »

Hope this hammering lincoln have recieved doesnt damage palmer's confidence.
No Morton wasn't he fit? Or is he just in line to play at weekend?

TheJacko2000 · « **Reply #1680 on:** September 24, 2020, 09:54:32 PM »

Quote from: beechyboy90 on September 24, 2020, 09:50:39 PM

Hope this hammering lincoln have recieved doesnt damage palmer's confidence.
No Morton wasn't he fit? Or is he just in line to play at weekend?

He had no chance for the 1st 4, made a good save in the build up to the 5th.

Weak low down to his right for the 6th and 7th unfortunately.

Baggies · « **Reply #1681 on:** September 25, 2020, 08:35:47 AM »

Callum Morton has suffered a potentially long term injury. Unsure on the nature or the duration, but seems it isnâ€™t something picked up on the training field, which is odd.

SmethDan · « **Reply #1682 on:** September 25, 2020, 11:07:47 AM »

Awaiting the results of a scan on his shoulder apparently.

https://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/sport/football/callum-morton-injury-lincoln-city-4547239

Baggie79 · « **Reply #1683 on:** September 27, 2020, 08:24:42 PM »

Windsor seems to have come on really well in a short space of time, probably a loan in January would be good.

Wigmore · « **Reply #1684 on:** October 02, 2020, 04:26:31 PM »

Just ended. 1-1 against Reading. T Fellows scorer.

gazberg · « **Reply #1685 on:** October 02, 2020, 04:39:59 PM »

Official WBA twitter gave the goal to Windsor.

Baggies · « **Reply #1686 on:** October 02, 2020, 06:23:00 PM »

Yeah I think live scores had it wrong - they also had us winning 1-0. Windsor starting to score on a regular basis now. A loan move for him in January perhaps?

In other news, Finn Azaz has been voted Cheltenham Townâ€™s player of the month by their fans, which is great news.

Surprisingly, Saul Shotton has also gone out on loan to Woking. Not sure what to think about that. On the one hand, he was a player who at his age needed a loan move, but with him turning 20 in a few months time and having been a part of the first team pre season, I didnâ€™t quite expect him to go down to the fifth tier and on the fringe of part time football. I hope it is only a short term arrangement and he ends up in league 2 for the second half of the season.

gazberg · « **Reply #1687 on:** October 02, 2020, 06:34:06 PM »

Shottons back in Jan 1st. Half season loan.

Baggies · « **Reply #1688 on:** October 03, 2020, 04:00:37 PM »

Finn Azaz has scored again for Cheltenham, who are 2-0 up at half time.

timdon · « **Reply #1689 on:** October 03, 2020, 04:53:13 PM »

Quote from: Baggies on October 03, 2020, 04:00:37 PM

Finn Azaz has scored again for Cheltenham, who are 2-0 up at half time.

We seem to have some very decent and promising young goal scorers and goalkeepers on our books - 2 areas that we currently need improvement in. Wonder when/if we can expect to see any of them in the first team. Next season maybe?

Baggies · « **Reply #1690 on:** October 03, 2020, 05:01:15 PM »

I suppose it depends if we go down to the championship or not.

Cheltenham won 2-0 with Griffiths getting another clean sheet. Azaz was once again subbed off just after the hour mark which is a bit of a shame.

TheJacko2000 · « **Reply #1691 on:** October 03, 2020, 05:25:49 PM »

Quote from: Baggies on October 03, 2020, 05:01:15 PM

I suppose it depends if we go down to the championship or not.

Cheltenham won 2-0 with Griffiths getting another clean sheet. Azaz was once again subbed off just after the hour mark which is a bit of a shame.

Why is it a shame? It's some schedule down there so if it keeps him fresh and fit to start regularly I'm all for it.

Baggies · « **Reply #1692 on:** October 03, 2020, 11:31:55 PM »

Quote from: TheJacko2000 on October 03, 2020, 05:25:49 PM

Why is it a shame? It's some schedule down there so if it keeps him fresh and fit to start regularly I'm all for it.

It's more assumption about what it hints at.

If Azaz is going to have an impact here in the next season or two, he ideally needs to be the best player this season at a league 2 side. Would it be normal to take your best player off every single game with half an hour still to play and the game still hanging in the balance? That is where Azaz is at the moment.

It's not a major thing and he is clearly heading in the right direction, but it would be nice to see him start to get a few more 90 minutes under his belt as it would indicate that he is becoming their key player, rather than being just the handy creative player.

It's a small thing.

Hunnington Baggie · « **Reply #1693 on:** October 03, 2020, 11:43:49 PM »

Quote from: Baggies on October 03, 2020, 11:31:55 PM

It's more assumption about what it hints at.

If Azaz is going to have an impact here in the next season or two, he ideally needs to be the best player this season at a league 2 side. Would it be normal to take your best player off every single game with half an hour still to play and the game still hanging in the balance? That is where Azaz is at the moment.

It's not a major thing and he is clearly heading in the right direction, but it would be nice to see him start to get a few more 90 minutes under his belt as it would indicate that he is becoming their key player, rather than being just the handy creative player.

It's a small thing.

to be fair, theyâ€™ve only played 3 games and heâ€™s been taken off twice when theyâ€™ve been 2/3 goals ahead. The only game they werenâ€™t Ahead (the first game against Morcambe) he played the whole match.

I donâ€™t see it as being an indicator of anything, more heâ€™s been taken off and kept fresh because they can.

Baggies · « **Reply #1694 on:** October 04, 2020, 02:53:34 AM »

Quote from: Hunnington Baggie on October 03, 2020, 11:43:49 PM

to be fair, theyâ€™ve only played 3 games and heâ€™s been taken off twice when theyâ€™ve been 2/3 goals ahead. The only game they werenâ€™t Ahead (the first game against Morcambe) he played the whole match.

I donâ€™t see it as being an indicator of anything, more heâ€™s been taken off and kept fresh because they can.

6th game of the season in all comps, two sub appearances, twice taken off as a sub around the hour mark. Pre season I followed the Gloucestershire live journalist who also commented he was one of two players going into their final pre season game who hadnâ€™t yet been given a full 90.

It isnâ€™t a major thing, maybe they are just keeping him fresh. I just hope it isnâ€™t a trend. I did only say it was a â€œbit of a shameâ€.

iwastherein68 · « **Reply #1695 on:** October 04, 2020, 04:06:03 AM »

Player of the Month - keep it up lad, well done

Albionic · « **Reply #1696 on:** October 04, 2020, 08:43:24 AM »

Quote from: iwastherein68 on October 04, 2020, 04:06:03 AM

Player of the Month - keep it up lad, well done

That would suggest protection rather than being taken off to improve the team

johnny Cash · « **Reply #1697 on:** October 04, 2020, 08:47:06 AM »

Quote from: Baggies on October 04, 2020, 02:53:34 AM

6th game of the season in all comps, two sub appearances, twice taken off as a sub around the hour mark. Pre season I followed the Gloucestershire live journalist who also commented he was one of two players going into their final pre season game who hadnâ€™t yet been given a full 90.

It isnâ€™t a major thing, maybe they are just keeping him fresh. I just hope it isnâ€™t a trend. I did only say it was a â€œbit of a shameâ€.

I understand where you are going, but I imagine as a young lad who hasnâ€™t played first team football before it takes a while to get used to the pace and intensity of the senior game, but also how to pace himself.

Baggies · « **Reply #1698 on:** October 05, 2020, 04:50:54 PM »

Bad news - Callum Morton likely out for 2 months and may need surgery on his shoulder so don't expect to see much of him this side of Christmas. A huge blow as if he had a good campaign this year he could have been in with an outside chance of being one of our rotation strikers next season. Will be a bit tougher for him now.

On a brighter note, Lincoln will replace him by taking Jamie Soule on loan. Surprised Soule has gone to league 1 after only being judged good enough for a national league loan back in Jan, but a chance for him to work with a coach who knows him in Appleton.

That leaves just Rakeem Harper now who we desperately need to go out on loan. If we do get Harper out on loan in the next 2 weeks, it will have been a very good development window for the academy. A rare positive.

MarkW · « **Reply #1699 on:** October 05, 2020, 05:42:33 PM »

Quote from: Baggies on October 05, 2020, 04:50:54 PM

Bad news - Callum Morton likely out for 2 months and may need surgery on his shoulder so don't expect to see much of him this side of Christmas. A huge blow as if he had a good campaign this year he could have been in with an outside chance of being one of our rotation strikers next season. Will be a bit tougher for him now.

On a brighter note, Lincoln will replace him by taking Jamie Soule on loan. Surprised Soule has gone to league 1 after only being judged good enough for a national league loan back in Jan, but a chance for him to work with a coach who knows him in Appleton.

That leaves just Rakeem Harper now who we desperately need to go out on loan. If we do get Harper out on loan in the next 2 weeks, it will have been a very good development window for the academy. A rare positive.

Is there a limit on number of outgoing loans now? I want to say it's eight? Might have dreamt it though