Recent content by Prodigal7

I remember reading an interview by Lacey’s brother saying that we’ve done tests that show he will grow significantly and that his current size was not a worry for the club. It’s on the internet somewhere. I hope a massive sudden growth spurt doesn’t affect his agility or coordination though

:lol: It looks like take your son to work day

2 years ago I might have thought Charlie McNeil could make it here but I don’t think that’s the case anymore.

I hate making predictions but I’d say Amass, J Fletcher and Ibragimov have a good chance of making it here. The others like Fitzgerald, Lacey etc have a good chance if they can push on well and not let injuries hold them back. I genuinely see first team potential in all the names I’ve mentioned.

It’s hard to say what the development plan represents for these players. Is Baumann for example so highly rated because he’s missing u18s football as well in comparison to the likes of Fletcher etc? I wouldn’t have thought so but there must be a reason for what they do with each individual...

Wilcox is renowned in the game as best in class for youth development. You don't get promoted twice in 4 years and pleaded with to stay if you're incompetent. Sbragia was terrible yes but general fan opinion is rarely on point when it comes to youth development. Most fans don't even have any...

With all players fit for sure. City showed though that when Fletcher, Fitzgerald and Lacey are out they can beat us.

Agreed. Players like Williams who are close to but may not make it here should go for 10m or more. Sam Mather is in this bracket as well though IMO.

It's actually a pretty obvious and sensible statement. Not sure what your issue with it is.

Nonsense. City were desperate for him to stay. They must just be bitter and/or clueless. Being offered and taking up a director of football role is testament to his competence. He has an excellent reputation from his time at city and the work he did there, that’s why he’s been targeted to be...

Williams is best as a goal scoring winger but I prefer the creative ones for wide positions. Lacey has the edge there for me. I agree though that he needs to up his off the ball work to fit into a team which is big on pressing to get the ball back.

Let’s make this a cricket score. I need some relief from the first team.

Let’s not forget Fitzgerald as well.

This is so much better than watching the dross that is the first team rn.

I’m looking at the players who remain at the club. Fair point if you say Mctominay has a strong mentality because I agree. But I’d argue he’s been poorly coached too, seemingly unable to contribute to team patterns and just needs to be the guy that gets on the end of something. Not great...