The Butcher Posted October 16, 2025 Share Posted October 16, 2025 There's not a culture for giving youngsters a proper chance here imo, unless bought for a lot of money. Anderson looked our best player in pre-season, yet started the season on the bench. The rest is history. Miley doesn't play much. Highly rated youngsters like Neave and Shahar haven't even played in the cups. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted October 16, 2025 Share Posted October 16, 2025 26 minutes ago, Fak said: It's a nice pass but there was a lot of space for him to play it into. The outside of the boot delivery gives it a touch of class but outrageous it is not. The ball goes where Park wants it to go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi_D Posted October 17, 2025 Share Posted October 17, 2025 https://youtu.be/4l7D0EEX27k?si=5BwCdmDME7RXf11o Two lovely assists here as well! Lots of promise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted October 17, 2025 Share Posted October 17, 2025 It's why we need to be multiclub as awful as that is. We need to be in control as an organisation with regards to our player development. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted October 17, 2025 Share Posted October 17, 2025 12 hours ago, Optimistic Nut said: The ball goes where Park wants it to go. Yeah, I thought it was the pass of a good player. The pace and direction were spot on, as they needed to be, but most of all he had the imagination to see it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guybrush Posted October 17, 2025 Share Posted October 17, 2025 Start this man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted October 17, 2025 Share Posted October 17, 2025 They're good assists, but lovely? Come on, let's calm down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted October 17, 2025 Share Posted October 17, 2025 32 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: They're good assists, but lovely? Come on, let's calm down. "when you're starving and someone throws you a cracker" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted October 17, 2025 Share Posted October 17, 2025 I don't want to over hype this lad, but it's safe to say they might just be two of the best assists I've never seen. About to watch the video now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted October 17, 2025 Share Posted October 17, 2025 3 minutes ago, Andy said: I don't want to over hype this lad, but it's safe to say they might just be two of the best assists I've never seen. About to watch the video now. Rumoured to cover LB too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1tche Posted October 17, 2025 Share Posted October 17, 2025 On 16/10/2025 at 18:48, The Butcher said: There's not a culture for giving youngsters a proper chance here imo, unless bought for a lot of money. Anderson looked our best player in pre-season, yet started the season on the bench. The rest is history. Miley doesn't play much. Highly rated youngsters like Neave and Shahar haven't even played in the cups. What a silly take. Anderson played decent minutes and looked ok, no one was screaming for him to start regularly. The right call was made at the time, but in hindsight he looks class now, but he's also playing a Tonali/Bruno role rather than a Joelinton. So, he wouldn't have progressed as he has with us and may not even be starting regular for us now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted October 17, 2025 Share Posted October 17, 2025 1 hour ago, M1tche said: What a silly take. Anderson played decent minutes and looked ok, no one was screaming for him to start regularly. The right call was made at the time, but in hindsight he looks class now, but he's also playing a Tonali/Bruno role rather than a Joelinton. So, he wouldn't have progressed as he has with us and may not even be starting regular for us now. It's not a silly take at all imo. We're not very good developing our own and haven't been as long as I've supported the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrymac1966 Posted October 17, 2025 Share Posted October 17, 2025 Was top notch against Espanyol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted October 17, 2025 Share Posted October 17, 2025 Saying "there's not a culture for giving youngsters a proper chance" is far too strong a criticism and ignores the context about the high levels we're competing at. Evidencing that with 'Miley doesn't play much' totally kills the argument, too; he features in most games and already has 50 appearances under his belt at 19 years of age. That's with incredible competition for his position. 'There's very few academy players capable of playing for a team chasing the Champions League' would probably be a more accurate statement. Miley's brother couldn't even find a Football League club. It feels like we've recruited an awful lot so it remains to be seen if any of them make the cut. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likelylad Posted October 18, 2025 Share Posted October 18, 2025 Agree with the above but you’d like to think we might see him on the bench in the next couple cup games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checko Posted October 18, 2025 Share Posted October 18, 2025 10 hours ago, Yorkie said: Saying "there's not a culture for giving youngsters a proper chance" is far too strong a criticism and ignores the context about the high levels we're competing at. Evidencing that with 'Miley doesn't play much' totally kills the argument, too; he features in most games and already has 50 appearances under his belt at 19 years of age. That's with incredible competition for his position. 'There's very few academy players capable of playing for a team chasing the Champions League' would probably be a more accurate statement. Miley's brother couldn't even find a Football League club. It feels like we've recruited an awful lot so it remains to be seen if any of them make the cut. I agree, when you aim to challenge at the top of the toughest league in the world the standard required is incredibly high and there's no room for error - 1 point less last year and we don't have champions league. Very hard for young players to be able to develop and establish themeselves at that level unless they're incredibly talented. That said, sometimes you've just got to take a chance and think of the merchandise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted October 18, 2025 Share Posted October 18, 2025 10 hours ago, Yorkie said: Saying "there's not a culture for giving youngsters a proper chance" is far too strong a criticism and ignores the context about the high levels we're competing at. Evidencing that with 'Miley doesn't play much' totally kills the argument, too; he features in most games and already has 50 appearances under his belt at 19 years of age. That's with incredible competition for his position. 'There's very few academy players capable of playing for a team chasing the Champions League' would probably be a more accurate statement. Miley's brother couldn't even find a Football League club. It feels like we've recruited an awful lot so it remains to be seen if any of them make the cut. This plus a lot of our academy plays are absolutely miles off being capable of playing for us in the premier league. It’s definitely a slow burner turning us around at that level because it’s been shocking for as long as I can remember, it’s clearly improving but will take ages Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted October 18, 2025 Share Posted October 18, 2025 Only way this kid gets any minutes this season is maybe in the cup. Or if Gordon, Barnes, Elanga and Murphy are all out injured at the same time for multiple weeks. Absolutely no way we see him in the Premier League this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted October 18, 2025 Share Posted October 18, 2025 There is no rush with him, let him settle down and work on his game and he'll get time when and if he is ready. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1tche Posted October 19, 2025 Share Posted October 19, 2025 On 17/10/2025 at 22:54, The Butcher said: It's not a silly take at all imo. We're not very good developing our own and haven't been as long as I've supported the club. So, at the time what was the other solution that people would have stopped us getting a points deduction? Also, surely he had been developed sufficiently by us to be doing what he is doing now? We just got caught in a position where we had to sell before getting the benefit. We have also haven't had any top quality youth to develop until now (Carroll aside) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted October 19, 2025 Share Posted October 19, 2025 On 17/10/2025 at 02:05, pi_D said: https://youtu.be/4l7D0EEX27k?si=5BwCdmDME7RXf11o Two lovely assists here as well! Lots of promise. looks like he's a step up from that level Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted October 19, 2025 Share Posted October 19, 2025 They're good assists, but a step up from that level? Let's not get hysterical. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyn davies Posted October 19, 2025 Share Posted October 19, 2025 He's a good player, only two guys I've seen playing for u21's that's any good is him and Neave, Park uses his brain and lays ball off well, Neave appears to have a good raport with him on the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagPar Posted October 19, 2025 Share Posted October 19, 2025 Let's be honest, our wingers have been inconsistent at best this season so far. I say throw him in and see what happens. At the very least it might show the others that their place in the team isn't secure if they don't buck up their ideas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted October 19, 2025 Share Posted October 19, 2025 10 minutes ago, MagPar said: Let's be honest, our wingers have been inconsistent at best this season so far. I say throw him in and see what happens. At the very least it might show the others that their place in the team isn't secure if they don't buck up their ideas. I agree. Been impressed with what I’ve seen of him. Can’t hurt to chuck him on for 20mins. Crowd seem to lift his game also which isn’t always the case with some wingers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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