I think it’s to do with a certain age at registration period or something.
Think at best he could play league cup. If we were in it of course
JJ Gabriel
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Think at best he could play league cup. If we were in it of course
Ah, yeah, didn't know that.
It’s when your birthday is and when you become 16.
Gabriel missed the cutoff, Arsenal lad didn’t.
Yeah, makes sense.
He is supremely talented but getting first team minutes already feels a tad too soon imo.
But Darren knows what he can do better than anyone.
But Darren knows what he can do better than anyone.
you do worry if that’s the correct way to handle him. Feels everything is being rushed out of fear of losing him. Which I can see happening anyway if he does make his debut and Barca decide to come in for him.
Shows the pathway is there for him at a pivotal time
Might be looking at acclimating him to the atmosphere. He's eligible for minutes next season, so Fletcher could start him with bench appearances, to summer tour, to minutes here and there to start next season, and then a proper debut in the middle of next season.
Hopefully he grows (fills out) as he’s tiny at the min. He’s barely 15 so I just worry about the kid having the right support systems around him and not rushing him. We’ve seen our three most gifted young lads go tits up in recent years from not having the right people guiding them (or not willing to take the guidance) in Pogba, Ravel, Greenwood
Thats brave considering they don't even have a clue who will manage United in that game
They confirmed it’s FletcherThats brave considering they don't even have a clue who will manage United in that game
ah ok
This confirms my suspicion that he's too young to play in PL2. Shame he's not in Germany with the 18s, would've loved to see him in one of those indoor tournaments.
Tweets not found now weirdly
Maybe it was based on an embargoed presser?
Presser is this afternoon and released later this evening, although may have just been a spelling mistake etc so journos go back and fix them.
It was JJ Gabriel’s dad. He deletes his tweets every day.
What did the tweet say?
Was a fantastic goal in training for u21s and a comment about stupid rules stopping his son from progressing due to young age
Does anybody else get bad vibes about his dad? Like he could actually ruin his son’s career with the way he goes on?
They'll be looking at Lacey getting minutes and somewhat rightly thinking his son is just as ready. Not sure he's teaching his son good values on being humble and patient though, he still has a lot of growing to do and we know that nearly always impacts players.
Obviously we have no real way of knowing but from what we see on the pitch JJ Gabriel is nothing but hard working, greedy at times but he's just turned 15 and backs himself, and his teammates don't seem to dislike him either which is a good sign for a super talent.
I don't think he's likely to be patient if we drag out integration though, he has options and will play when he thinks he's ready
Yeah he's a grafter, it's the potential for entitlement I'm concerned about but it's more his dad than him at this moment. That said Ronaldo was always entitled, some players are just determined to manifest their aims and do put the work in
I'd love to see him play in the FA Cup and I think he'd do okay but is it a good idea? Probably not.
Wouldn’t play him in the cup and glad Fletcher isn’t. We’ve got three just back from injury, maybe one or two more for this game… the bench isn’t Z, Malacia and kids any more, and we need as many good options as possible in case the game goes one way or another. The only way he’d come on is if we’re 4-0 up with ten to go.
Right call by Fletcher, too much too soon is a recipe for disaster. Seen this story before.
It is too early especially if hes used as a striker and in the other roles we have players ahead who deserve a chance to show they can step up to the first team from the 21s
Top skills. But how's his speed? I've seen some of his videos, and he doesn't seem particularly fast. This could be a limitation in professional football.
Still young and not physically developed. Plus you don’t need speed if your dribbling and other skill set is top class.
You can be a very good player also without speed. But to be a word class player, you need speed. Max Dowman for exemple has top skills and also great acceleration: word class potential. Jj Gabriel, i've only seen him on video, so my is more of a question than a statement, but he seems to me he isn't fast. Is this correct?
He's quick enough for now. A lot could happen in the next few years with a lot of growth to come physically.
One thing he has that's difficult to teach and more important than pace is speed and intensity in his actions. Pretty much most things he does do are at 100mph; that combined with the technical skill level he possesses is rare...especially at his age.
Fletcher said today he's not in the squad against Brighton. Agree it's too soon. He's only 15.
Look at Max Dowman, out for a few months with ankle ligamant injury. Yes could have happened in a u18 game anyway (happen against us btw in u21 game).
Let them develop out of the limelight. When they are ready, they are ready.
Look at Max Dowman, out for a few months with ankle ligamant injury. Yes could have happened in a u18 game anyway (happen against us btw in u21 game).
Let them develop out of the limelight. When they are ready, they are ready.
100%
You do not need speed to be a world class player. So many examples to the contrary
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He isn’t ready for senior football but Max Dowman getting injured in an u21s friendly has no relevance to any of that.
Agree.
There's a reason Barca ruin most of their academy prospects before they reach mid 20's.
Of course it does, he has a target on his back. Wonder kid etc. If your the opposition your gonna go in harder on him. I would if I was playing against him.