Nearly scored with a nice flick. Got some pace, some step overs and is a positive runner. Linked up well with Fox today. Seemed a little bit unsure tactically though and Luzon spent a lot of time shouting and directing him, especially at defensive corners. Would be decent back up to a more experienced left winger, hopefully Henry.
Saw him play central midfield in the Cardiff youth cup game in December and on the stream when they played Brentford in the league play-off. Based on those games I thought he looked like someone that would have enough to get a pro deal but didn't stand out in the way other midfielders like Palmer and Shelvey did at a similar age. Had a bit of pace and energy and was decent on the ball, but he wasn't someone I'd have expected to be in and around the first team so soon.
@dickplumb did say recently that he really impressed him in the latter half of the season. Clearly that has also been the case for Luzon and the coaching staff.
Being able to play out wide could give him a route to the first team. Compare to Muldoon for example, he's the oldest u21 midfielder but Charles-Cook to me looked that bit quicker and more comfortable running with the ball, which you want out wide.
If the plan always was to give him a run in pre-season I hope he was given more than a 1 year contract.
Footballing family brother plays for Bromley formerly Ebbsfleet, other brother Coventry I believe and after witnessing his Dad watching him against Arsenal for the youth team in FA Youth Cup , his old man is worth the entrance money alone.
It will be hard for any of our young players to make the same impact that Joe Gomez did last season. Have seen Regan CC play 4 times and still i am not sure, but at 18 has plenty of time to shine. The talent in our 18 and younger seem the strongest CAFC have had for years.
Footballing family brother plays for Bromley formerly Ebbsfleet, other brother Coventry I believe and after witnessing his Dad watching him against Arsenal for the youth team in FA Youth Cup , his old man is worth the entrance money alone.
His dad is a cracking bloke - very proud of his boys and knowledgeable about the game as well as very grounded.
The thing that has impressed me the most about RCC is his ability to lose the ball to the defender whilst dribbling, only to suddenly be back in possession a second or two later. He is a bit of a terrier in the respect, but he then has enough skills and ball control to cause some problems. Unlucky not to score yesterday, and I imagine he'll get some bench appearances at the very least
Didn't see him play yesterday but saw him vs Sunt Truidin and thought he was out of his depth. I saw him again vs Daggers and he showed some promise. Definitely has the potential. Needs to fill out a bit.
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Probably a bit more disciplined defensively.
Whether that is right or not....
@dickplumb did say recently that he really impressed him in the latter half of the season. Clearly that has also been the case for Luzon and the coaching staff.
Being able to play out wide could give him a route to the first team. Compare to Muldoon for example, he's the oldest u21 midfielder but Charles-Cook to me looked that bit quicker and more comfortable running with the ball, which you want out wide.
If the plan always was to give him a run in pre-season I hope he was given more than a 1 year contract.
The talent in our 18 and younger seem the strongest CAFC have had for years.
In fact during the Welling game I had no idea who he was and thought he was a trialist or something who was older than 18.
Reminds me a bit of Shaun Wright Phillips
http://www.southlondon-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=117184
Not seen loads of him but from what I have he's not one I thought would end up at that level.