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Post by Keynsham Rover on Aug 11, 2020 13:33:30 GMT
So... With an emphasis on younger signings, and several development/youth team players being promoted to the first team, who do we expect to see given a chance next season?
I've heard some great things about Keiran Phillips and despite the level of opposition, Zain Walker looked a handful on Saturday. I fully expect the likes of Grant and Daly to be given regular minutes, but could we realistically see a homegrown player in the mould of Lockyer/Kilgour/Ellis become a first team regular next year under Garner? Perhaps the wrong season to do so?
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Post by SleepyGas on Aug 11, 2020 13:36:52 GMT
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Post by pucklegas on Aug 11, 2020 13:39:52 GMT
So... With an emphasis on younger signings, and several development/youth team players being promoted to the first team, who do we expect to see given a chance next season? I've heard some great things about Keiran Phillips and despite the level of opposition, Zain Walker looked a handful on Saturday. I fully expect the likes of Grant and Daly to be given regular minutes, but could we realistically see a homegrown player in the mould of Lockyer/Kilgour/Ellis become a first team regular next year under Garner? Because I recommended him 10 years ago ollie Hulbert I'm looking forward to seeing, but as you have mentioned Kieran and Zain are highly rated, looking good for the future. The London set up is interesting too wonder how many we will attract through that. |
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Post by barumgas on Aug 11, 2020 13:44:58 GMT
I have been impressed with Lucas Tomlinson and given time I believe he will come into the reckoning
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Post by axegas on Aug 11, 2020 14:06:10 GMT
Lots of games that will come thick and fast this season for youngsters to make their name, especially with a smaller squad. I think Cameron Hargreaves will get a lot of game time next year, really impressed me in the home game against Sunderland. Zain Walker looks like a talent too judging from the recent friendly and his exploits in the FA youth cup last season.
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Post by Charlton Hayes Gas on Aug 11, 2020 14:09:28 GMT
Just so I understand the current set up, the sentence which states “ The club cut back on its development squad over the summer”, is that saying we’ve cut the development squad and we’re only keeping those that will go on loan or be around the first team, or that they’ve cut those that we believe wouldn’t make the grade and will be brining in new development players to assist the ones we have faith in?
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Post by Topper Gas on Aug 11, 2020 15:02:27 GMT
It seems we already have nearly enough players to play Develop. Squad games so I can't see they won't be playing matches this season, in fact we apparently are playing Swindon this pm in an U23 friendly fixture. I assume like every summer players have been released and new ones will be brought in/Academy players will step up.
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Post by Gastafari on Aug 11, 2020 15:35:16 GMT
Just so I understand the current set up, the sentence which states “ The club cut back on its development squad over the summer”, is that saying we’ve cut the development squad and we’re only keeping those that will go on loan or be around the first team, or that they’ve cut those that we believe wouldn’t make the grade and will be brining in new development players to assist the ones we have faith in? Pretty much. Basically not having players just to make up the numbers, only ones which the club feel can improve or realistically make the step up to the 1st team. |
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Post by markczgas on Aug 11, 2020 16:40:01 GMT
It seems we already have nearly enough players to play Develop. Squad games so I can't see they won't be playing matches this season, in fact we apparently are playing Swindon this pm in an U23 friendly fixture. I assume like every summer players have been released and new ones will be brought in/Academy players will step up. Can you name a side of Dev players Topper ? I can only think of about 5 or 6 unless you want to include scholars ? If we aren't playing scholars tonight I reckon we've drafted in a lot of triallists. |
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Post by stuart1974 on Aug 11, 2020 17:31:57 GMT
It seems we already have nearly enough players to play Develop. Squad games so I can't see they won't be playing matches this season, in fact we apparently are playing Swindon this pm in an U23 friendly fixture. I assume like every summer players have been released and new ones will be brought in/Academy players will step up. Can you name a side of Dev players Topper ? I can only think of about 5 or 6 unless you want to include scholars ? If we aren't playing scholars tonight I reckon we've drafted in a lot of triallists. By my reckoning the Development squad players are Andre Jr, Hoole(?), Hargreaves and Kelly. The ex youth are Armstrong, Mehew, Tomlinson, Walker, Warwick, Hulbert, Phillips and of course, Kilgour. |
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Post by eastgas on Aug 11, 2020 19:20:39 GMT
With the packed fixture list we will have this season I can see a few given the chance, especially cup games. Games will come thick and fast so rotation is going to be key this season I feel
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2020 19:37:32 GMT
The first XI looks very strong and I think the youngsters will even struggle to get on the bench. Most likely see them make odd appearances in the cups
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Post by curlywurly on Aug 11, 2020 20:50:49 GMT
With the packed fixture list we will have this season I can see a few given the chance, especially cup games. Games will come thick and fast so rotation is going to be key this season I feel I agree. There appears to be no chance of scrapping the EFL/Johnstones Paint/Checkatrade/Leasing.com trophy so a smaller squad is going to be stretched.
I hope at least that the EFL scraps all the rules regarding having to play a certain number of players who played in the last 1st team game and some of our English/British u23s can get competitive games.
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Post by markczgas on Aug 11, 2020 22:29:25 GMT
Can you name a side of Dev players Topper ? I can only think of about 5 or 6 unless you want to include scholars ? If we aren't playing scholars tonight I reckon we've drafted in a lot of triallists. By my reckoning the Development squad players are Andre Jr, Hoole(?), Hargreaves and Kelly. The ex youth are Armstrong, Mehew, Tomlinson, Walker, Warwick, Hulbert, Phillips and of course, Kilgour. Thanks Stu. I wouldn't have expected Hargreaves, Kelly, Mehew and Tomlinson to have played tonight as they played on Saturday. We've since learned lot's of trialists played. Kilgour I don't think has played for the Dev squad for a long time now for obvious reasons. |
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Post by stuart1974 on Aug 11, 2020 22:38:46 GMT
By my reckoning the Development squad players are Andre Jr, Hoole(?), Hargreaves and Kelly. The ex youth are Armstrong, Mehew, Tomlinson, Walker, Warwick, Hulbert, Phillips and of course, Kilgour. Thanks Stu. I wouldn't have expected Hargreaves, Kelly, Mehew and Tomlinson to have played tonight as they played on Saturday. We've since learned lot's of trialists played. Kilgour I don't think has played for the Dev squad for a long time now for obvious reasons. No problem. I forgot to add Jamie Egan to the list, is he officially our player yet? |
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Post by pirate on Aug 11, 2020 22:56:35 GMT
Thanks Stu. I wouldn't have expected Hargreaves, Kelly, Mehew and Tomlinson to have played tonight as they played on Saturday. We've since learned lot's of trialists played. Kilgour I don't think has played for the Dev squad for a long time now for obvious reasons. No problem. I forgot to add Jamie Egan to the list, is he officially our player yet? Signed a 2 year scholarship. |
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Post by neilv93 on Aug 12, 2020 8:10:00 GMT
Just so I understand the current set up, the sentence which states “ The club cut back on its development squad over the summer”, is that saying we’ve cut the development squad and we’re only keeping those that will go on loan or be around the first team, or that they’ve cut those that we believe wouldn’t make the grade and will be brining in new development players to assist the ones we have faith in? Pretty much. Basically not having players just to make up the numbers, only ones which the club feel can improve or realistically make the step up to the 1st team.As it should be IMO. No point keeping youngsters around (and paying them, albeit pennies!) just to make up the numbers. |
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Post by rememberhalifax on Aug 12, 2020 8:25:40 GMT
I for one am very excited about the prospect of seeing the likes of Tomlinson, Warwick, Walker, Mehew and the like break into first team next season and am not concerned about our perceived lack of a striker, the answer will come from the players we have on our books, just hope we are able to see them! Up the Rovers!
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Post by kampucheagas on Aug 12, 2020 9:44:41 GMT
I agree
What an incentive for those young lads if they think they have a chance of making the first team
As a club we have always loved our own prospects in the quarters, and I don’t see any point in splashing out when developing through the development squad.
None of them can do any worse than any of our strikers we’ve paid for over the last 2 seasons!
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