Went to my school (Beths), my mates little brother played with him for the school said he had amazing pace and couldn't finish to save his life. Went on a Charlton community course thing and learnt to finish. Looking a good prospect now, raw pace is a good start for any young striker these days
Best overall crop of youth players I've seen at Sparrows Lane.
Not seen any in flesh yet but, the results speak for themselves, done really really well. Or is this also due to not having a reserve league so some of the older/2nd yr young pros are playing for u18s rather playing in the reserves, as previous? Regardless looks a good crop and be very surprised if at least 4/5 of them don't make it as pro's
Also, without taking anything away from the youth players regarding their ability, it's no coincidence that them doing well mirrors what the 1st team are doing. Seems there's a nice positive buzz back at the club in all areas.
And can anyone tell me, what was the date the last time the reserves lost a league match? surely an all-time record? ;-)
Given he only got given a one year contract last summer and was loaned to non league I am assuming he is unlikely to make it. The injury will also not have helped. Shame if he doesn't as I remember thinking between him, Azeez and Piggot we had 3 excellent prospects to finally bring a decent, young striker through the ranks.
Given he only got given a one year contract last summer and was loaned to non league I am assuming he is unlikely to make it. The injury will also not have helped. Shame if he doesn't as I remember thinking between him, Azeez and Piggot we had 3 excellent prospects to finally bring a decent, young striker through the ranks.
I didn't watch them as much as a lot but bits I did see including goals and a couple of live games, I always felt both Azzez & TSS would struggle to make it as they relied on pace more than anything and at under 18 level you can get away with it. Always felt Piggot would struggle due to mobility but he has the potential with his size to mould himself into a Michael Smith type of player. Karlan Aderne Grant I have a feeling is the one who will go on to have greater success as he has more footballing ability to go with his pace, at the moment I think he struggles physically to play at senior level with lack of power in both his running and strength which is obviously due to his age.
I didn't watch them as much as a lot but bits I did see including goals and a couple of live games, I always felt both Azzez & TSS would struggle to make it as they relied on pace more than anything and at under 18 level you can get away with it. Always felt Piggot would struggle due to mobility but he has the potential with his size to mould himself into a Michael Smith type of player. Karlan Aderne Grant I have a feeling is the one who will go on to have greater success as he has more footballing ability to go with his pace, at the moment I think he struggles physically to play at senior level with lack of power in both his running and strength which is obviously due to his age.
I agree; when I saw them play, Azeez and TSS looked raw, strong and quick (hence Hart used to play TSS and Azzez either side of Pigott). Neither looked like they had exceptional football talent, however.
I've played against him more than once about 3-5 years ago, he was bigger and faster than everyone but missed loads of chances, hopefully his finishing has improved as pace and strength doesn't get you that far in professional football as it does at youth level.
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Not seen any in flesh yet but, the results speak for themselves, done really really well. Or is this also due to not having a reserve league so some of the older/2nd yr young pros are playing for u18s rather playing in the reserves, as previous? Regardless looks a good crop and be very surprised if at least 4/5 of them don't make it as pro's
And can anyone tell me, what was the date the last time the reserves lost a league match? surely an all-time record? ;-)
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http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/u21s-report-charlton-2-crystal-palace-2-2416334.aspx
Will be interesting to see if he gets another year or is released.
Seems he had a couple of headers saved.