They do look a lot alike!
The Glazer's trick to bring back Williams in the summer and sell it to the fans as a new DM signing
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'One of the best young central midfielders in the country' according to the Secret scout updated tweet, which I've included in the OP now.
I honestly don't know a lot about him myself mate. He was on trial with us a few weeks back and I'm pretty sure he was also at Chelsea on trial. Not sure what the situation at Brighton was regards his contract.There doesn’t seem to be all that much info/videos/hype about this guy? Is it an expensive transfer seeing as he’s highly rated or was his contract running down? Always delighted to see fresh youth coming in either way.
I honestly don't know a lot about him myself mate. He was on trial with us a few weeks back and I'm pretty sure he was also at Chelsea on trial. Not sure what the situation at Brighton was regards his contract.
But from what I've seen online, he wasn't playing much for Brighton's u18s and could well have been sidelined due to his non committal to them. But that's just speculation on my part.
Don’t understand this signing tbh. Unless he’s a strong 1st team material we are really stacked on midfield around his age. Maybe we do want to move Svidersky on and get Savage out on loan next season so we do need a DM for U23s. In the 18s we already have to either bench Odeyele or Gore when we have full strength team.
England u16 and 17 captain. He’s obviously promising.
Have he even played a game for England U17?
Played one game for England U16. Cochrane was the coach at the time.
Brandon Williams twin?
Don’t understand this signing tbh. Unless he’s a strong 1st team material we are really stacked on midfield around his age. Maybe we do want to move Svidersky on and get Savage out on loan next season so we do need a DM for U23s. In the 18s we already have to either bench Odeyele or Gore when we have full strength team.
He looks very comfortable on either foot and is pinging passes with comsumate ease with his left or right peg. Looks to be very mobile too, which is something that is important to have in the game today.
2nd year. Will be un u23 player next season1st year or 2nd year?
2nd year. Will be un u23 player next season
We've just signed 18 year old Toby Collyer from Brighton. He's captained England at youth level and is said to be a DM. If anyone would like to share more information on him, please do. @The Boy
Cheers for the feedback mate.Sorry I haven't been on much recently, and to be honest i don't know a huge amount about Collyer and I've never seen him play, but I have had a good look through North Stand Chat (Brighton's caf)
Apparently very highly rated local lad (which is a real shame for us) and last season played for both U18 and U23 regularly despite his age. Playing mainly as a DM but occasionally also playing as a CB.
His decision to leave is seen as part of a trend sparked by the new Brexit rules that make it very difficult to buy U18s from abroad so more will move to bigger club from UK based clubs.
Also though he maybe seen as very good, it maybe that there's an easier route into your midfield than ours, though we will presumably lose Bissouma in the summer as well as Gross and Lallana (through age) we still have MacAllister, Moder, Mwepu, Alzate, Caicedo and possibly Kozlowski, all full internationals fighting over 2-3 places. Where as it looks like your midfield is getting overhauled.
Sorry I haven't been on much recently, and to be honest i don't know a huge amount about Collyer and I've never seen him play, but I have had a good look through North Stand Chat (Brighton's caf)
Apparently very highly rated local lad (which is a real shame for us) and last season played for both U18 and U23 regularly despite his age. Playing mainly as a DM but occasionally also playing as a CB.
His decision to leave is seen as part of a trend sparked by the new Brexit rules that make it very difficult to buy U18s from abroad so more will move to bigger club from UK based clubs.
Also though he maybe seen as very good, it maybe that there's an easier route into your midfield than ours, though we will presumably lose Bissouma in the summer as well as Gross and Lallana (through age) we still have MacAllister, Moder, Mwepu, Alzate, Caicedo and possibly Kozlowski, all full internationals fighting over 2-3 places. Where as it looks like your midfield is getting overhauled.
Sorry I haven't been on much recently, and to be honest i don't know a huge amount about Collyer and I've never seen him play, but I have had a good look through North Stand Chat (Brighton's caf)
Apparently very highly rated local lad (which is a real shame for us) and last season played for both U18 and U23 regularly despite his age. Playing mainly as a DM but occasionally also playing as a CB.
His decision to leave is seen as part of a trend sparked by the new Brexit rules that make it very difficult to buy U18s from abroad so more will move to bigger club from UK based clubs.
Also though he maybe seen as very good, it maybe that there's an easier route into your midfield than ours, though we will presumably lose Bissouma in the summer as well as Gross and Lallana (through age) we still have MacAllister, Moder, Mwepu, Alzate, Caicedo and possibly Kozlowski, all full internationals fighting over 2-3 places. Where as it looks like your midfield is getting overhauled.
Looks like a better option than Fred already!
If he was 21/22 I would be happier. We needed someone in January and the board failed, so point the finger in their direction if we don't get 4th spot.
We have many young midfielders who are very good in the academy, we need a new manager who will give them a chance. Maybe Ten Hag.