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Re: Under 23's / Academy Thread
« Reply #900 on: February 04, 2017, 10:46:03 PM »
Thought it was worth saying that Sam Field looked decent when he came on.

Put in a great tackle when called upon.

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« Reply #901 on: February 04, 2017, 11:28:34 PM »
Good to see him get some game time.
Hope TP gives the lads more time has the season rolls on.

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Re: Under 23's / Academy Thread
« Reply #902 on: March 07, 2017, 12:11:28 PM »
Youngster been talked about in the press, brought him from Yeovil, apparently very highly thought of in the youth. Anybody give me a run down of him, is he impressing in the youth set up. Rakheem Harper and Kane Wilson are others heard good things about, Tahvon Campbell as well. Obviously Tyler Roberts is impressing. Future is looking good with our youngsters. Credit to the youth set up of the club. ;)

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« Reply #903 on: March 11, 2017, 03:57:47 PM »
Tyler Roberts scored again today

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« Reply #904 on: March 11, 2017, 04:28:06 PM »
Tyler Roberts scored again today

Can we recall him?! May need some unpredictability up top!
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« Reply #905 on: March 11, 2017, 05:25:11 PM »
Can we recall him?! May need some unpredictability up top!

Could do with him as the expected striker problem comes home to roost now Rondons form as gone and we have no real quality options at this level.

No real surprise to most of us.
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« Reply #906 on: March 14, 2017, 12:37:01 PM »
Andre Wright having a trial at Brighton with hopes of a permanent move.

Good luck Andre!

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Re: Under 23's / Academy Thread
« Reply #907 on: May 24, 2017, 02:49:45 PM »
Goalkeeper Jack Rose has left the club. No mention of any club yet.

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« Reply #908 on: May 24, 2017, 08:43:18 PM »
Goalkeeper Jack Rose has left the club. No mention of any club yet.

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« Reply #909 on: June 06, 2017, 11:18:34 AM »
Having looked at the team sheets on the new web site I noticed that Kane Wilson, Leko, Field and Harper all feature as members of the first team squad.

Just wondered if anyone knows what's happening/not happening regarding Danny Barbir, the American lad we signed from Manchester City. There was a bit of noise surrounding him at the time and just wondered whether anyone has any news of release/potential loan status.

He's 19 now, featured in ten EPL2 fixtures last season and to my knowledge has not been out on loan, something which TP is very keen on for all of our youngsters. His twitter account still lists him as being an Albion player but I have seen no mention of him anywhere of late.

Not stalking the lad but I'd be interested in any up to date news as he appeared to have everything going for him.

End note: 6ft 3+, left footed and decent on the ball.

Edit: he doesn't feature in the EPL2 squad either.
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Re: Under 23's / Academy Thread
« Reply #910 on: June 06, 2017, 01:25:29 PM »
Saw someone on twitter the other week say Barbir had been let go but not sure where they got the information from.

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« Reply #911 on: June 06, 2017, 01:38:32 PM »
Saw someone on twitter the other week say Barbir had been let go but not sure where they got the information from.

Cheers BH, I'll keep a look out  8) .
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« Reply #912 on: June 06, 2017, 04:56:14 PM »
Cheers BH, I'll keep a look out  8) .

Being reported in brum mail that 14 of our youngsters have been released, Barbir one of them
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« Reply #913 on: June 06, 2017, 05:00:58 PM »
Being reported in brum mail that 14 of our youngsters have been released, Barbir one of them

Yes mate, just read that.

Having a bit of a spring clean by the looks of things.

Be interesting to see what careers any of them go on to have.

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/west-brom-release-14-part-13146658
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« Reply #914 on: June 06, 2017, 05:02:35 PM »
Barbir was highly-rated when he joined us, surprised that he was released by us so early.
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« Reply #915 on: June 06, 2017, 09:47:23 PM »
thought we had high hopes with Rose as a keeper who's also been released.

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« Reply #916 on: June 06, 2017, 10:06:31 PM »
it's getting really tough for these lads....seems they've got to be pretty near the squad / team at 18 or they'll be off
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Re: Under 23's / Academy Thread
« Reply #917 on: June 07, 2017, 10:53:31 PM »
From what i have, and reports read on them im not suprised by a single of them being released,
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« Reply #918 on: June 08, 2017, 12:40:11 AM »
thought we had high hopes with Rose as a keeper who's also been released.

I think it was more his decision so he could go and get some games under his belt
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« Reply #919 on: June 11, 2017, 09:58:37 AM »
I think there are a number of factors in play here. Firstly have a lot of talent in the younger age groups which we are keen to push through by playing up a level and to do this we have to free up spaces on those squads.

 Secondly we are raising the standards and we expect players to be ready for Premier League football at the age of 20/21 I think in the past some of these lads would have got contracts until they were that age and then be moved on when they couldn't make the final step to 1st team football. We are now making that decision earlier in their career.

The only two names that are slightly surprising are Jack Rose and Danny Barbir. It seems that Rose wanted to leave in pursuit of better opportunities so maybe that isn't entirely our decision.

Danny Babir was seen as a bit of a coup when we picked him up from Man City. Quite what has happened here but for whatever reason he hasn't developed as we would have hoped, one factor is he has played a lot of US youth football which doesn't necessarily dovetail with the English season so he hasn't been available as much as he should have been.

Equally he was exceptionally tall for his age and as this physical advantaged has lessened as he has progressed through the age groups and maybe  he has been exposed as a bit of a bully and hasn't been able to adjust to playing against players who aren't intimidated by his physique.
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« Reply #921 on: July 09, 2017, 09:45:12 PM »
All very good saying how bright our future youngsters are and mentioning the players who've come through the academy into the first team but how many are still here.
http://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/893133774?-11200:789:0

if we are going to nurture them into top players then use them or its a waste of resources.

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« Reply #922 on: July 09, 2017, 10:54:47 PM »
All very good saying how bright our future youngsters are and mentioning the players who've come through the academy into the first team but how many are still here.
http://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/893133774?-11200:789:0

if we are going to nurture them into top players then use them or its a waste of resources.

The cynic in me says that story has been released as a positive distraction by the club. E.g. don't worry about the lack of signings we'll be making or players falling out with the manager, we've got loads of good talent here already to use instead.

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Re: Under 23's / Academy Thread
« Reply #923 on: July 10, 2017, 06:52:45 AM »
The academy is becoming more important to the club I have seen another article which says that the new board is much more interested in the academy. With regard to article you have to remember who is being interviewed i.e Steve Hopcroft who is the guy who has to pitch our academy against all the other club's academies and from a parents point of view the fact that our academy graduates get pro contracts somewhere even if it isn't the Albion is vitally important.

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Re: Under 23's / Academy Thread
« Reply #924 on: July 14, 2017, 02:19:45 PM »
Anyone going to see the U23's v Rhyl tomorrow?

Well, pretty much the youth team squad probably  :) .

Rhyl lost 1-2 v Liverpool U23's to a side featuring Yan Dhanda on Wednesday night.

http://www.rhylfc.co.uk/Matchreport.aspx?id=111404
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