Guest HTT II Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, Newcastle Fan said: 15 players were released: Owen Bailey, Lewis Brannen, Tai Ebanks, Ludwig Francillette, Lucas Gamblin, Josh Gilchrist, Josh Harrison, Florent Indalecio, Oliver Marshall, Tom Midgley, George Rounsfell, Kyle Scott, Jude Swailes, Yannick Toure and Oliver Walters. Quelle surprise Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Christ. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 That’s a lot of players to let go and sums up the academy sadly! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Academy hasn't been fit for purpose for years. I wonder who's fault that is? Zombie club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapo Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Is that number unusual? I thought all clubs release a load of youth players every year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo_11 Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Signings confirmed for the u23 squad include Remi Savage, Cameron Ferguson and Charlie Wiggett with confirmation waited on Shaun Mavididi. We saw a huge amount of players released and seems like we're bringing in youth from other clubs to replace them. Is this just a case of bulking up the team with potential or squad fillers when the Pizza Cup takes place? We've had a number of other players arrive like Matthew Bondswell, Reagan Thomson, Rodrigo Vilca, Niall Brookwell and Stan Flaherty but not aware of any making the step up when we've had an injury crisis - other than Anderson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 (edited) Steve Haper appointed Academy manager. Good to see the club being creative and imaginative in it's appointments for a change Edited July 17, 2021 by gjohnson Humor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 14 minutes ago, gjohnson said: Steve Haper appointed Academy manager. Good to see the club being creative and imaginative in it's appointments for a change I thought that yesterday but his list of qualifications for the role are quite impressive Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 If they're qualified I think it's great getting people who know the club in the key roles. Peter Ramage looks like he learned the ropes in America so if he's qualified for a role within the Academy then brilliant. Things like Shola Ameobi as a Loan Manager, however... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Ramage is a mint coach on fm if that means anything Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 26 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: If they're qualified I think it's great getting people who know the club in the key roles. Peter Ramage looks like he learned the ropes in America so if he's qualified for a role within the Academy then brilliant. Things like Shola Ameobi as a Loan Manager, however... I think putting people in these roles who "know the club" is their biggest limitation. It's time to try people who don't know the club and get away from the failing mentality that's prevailed since the mid 80's. It's time the academy started producing....and not just a Dummett or new Ameobi every 5 years Hell Beardsley was qualified and look how that turned out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 (edited) That might apply to Harper. Ramage however had been away from the club for 12 years and has been abroad before coming back. He might offer something fresh, while also knowing the club and having experience of the Academy. Edited July 17, 2021 by Optimistic Nut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 10 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: That might apply to Harper. Ramage however had been away from the club for 12 years and has been abroad before coming back. He might offer something fresh, while also knowing the club and having experience of the Academy. Would he be employed by Chelsea or Man City? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Just now, gjohnson said: Would he be employed by Chelsea or Man City? Chelsea had Jody Morris as Academy Manager for 4 years without any previous coaching experience. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 39 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: Chelsea had Jody Morris as Academy Manager for 4 years without any previous coaching experience. And where is he now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 He’s out of work after an 18 month spell as First Team Assistant Manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Optimistic Nut said: He’s out of work after an 18 month spell as First Team Assistant Manager. Which players can he legitimately take credit for? Mount? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Abraham? Tomori? Hudson-Odoi? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raconteur Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 I really don't think Harper being promoted is an egregious example of the cronyism that's rampant in football - he's been coaching for a while now, and got promoted solely and wholly because Ashley/Charnley aren't going to go and find a new Academy Director if there's someone that can be raised up. Same reason the job was available in the first place - Dawson was moved to first team coach becase Ashley/Charnley won't hunt for a new coach outside the club. It's indicative more of the "no fucks given" attitude than a wicked "jobs for the boys". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 9 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: Abraham? Tomori? Hudson-Odoi? Don't know? Can he? Or is it a case that Chelsea had to rely on their academy and didn't have a choice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Linton Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, gjohnson said: Don't know? Can he? Or is it a case that Chelsea had to rely on their academy and didn't have a choice Has to be said, you're making a valiant attempt at shifting your original argument there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 (edited) Could be a good move for him. What am i talking about..... of course its a good move. Edited July 22, 2021 by Lazarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 For fucks sake man. We just can’t have a single fucking thing can we. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 (edited) That’s the club we are these days, any decent talent in the youth ranks will a) want to leave, b) need to leave and c) will easily be swayed to leave by any half ambitious club. We are a feeder club to develop loanees for bigger clubs and our shitty academy system is prey for any club should we actually develop anyone half decent which in itself is extremely rare. Edited July 22, 2021 by HTT II Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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