I attended the game this afternoon, not a bad game, we wasted quite a few good chances & should have won the game quite comfortably. Our keeper Adegoke gifted Peterborough their second goal. The match was played on a the pitch adjacent to the former club secretary's back garden, which i've not seen used for about thirty years, but it was in very good condition.
The game today was played on the pitch nearest to the entrance gates. Better spectator viewing area as the dug outs are on the other side of the pitch.
Given how poor our keepers have been this season it is perhaps no surprise the two U21 lads are being released given they didn't even get on the bench. Such a shame Beadle and Kone left last summer as I suspect either of them may well have been our number one by the end of this season.
The game today was played on the pitch nearest to the entrance gates. Better spectator viewing area as the dug outs are on the other side of the pitch.
Given how poor our keepers have been this season it is perhaps no surprise the two U21 lads are being released given they didn't even get on the bench. Such a shame Beadle and Kone left last summer as I suspect either of them may well have been our number one by the end of this season.
Beadle was number one at Oxford and then Sheffield Wednesday this season. We aren't known for promoting our keepers at the age of 19 (Elliott, Randolph, Pope and AMB to name four internationals who had to wait 'til they were 22 plus). Going to a PL Club enabled him to be loaned out to a club at a higher level than had he stayed with us and next season he will probably be back in the Championship possibly with Wednesday once again.
Now confirmed officially then good luck to both Henry and Prince on finding new clubs and proving us wrong. Tough life is the life of a young footballer at our level.
That's a real shame. Hope this doesn't come back to bite us. Would have liked to have seen him get a game or two at the end of the season for us when we were safe and the likes of Fiorini and Bakinson were getting minutes. Good luck Adigun.. Promising player.
Shame about Adigun, he always looked as if he would be making his way into the first team at some point. Perhaps he hasn't pushed on as expected. A few years ago I would have said he was the most likely to come through.
Saw Adigun at U18 level and was convinced he'd be the next one to come through but for whatever reason that hasn't quite worked out. Think he'll probably still have a strong professional career though.
Hope we keep hold of Viggars. Had injury problems this season I believe but when when I saw him in pre season last summer I was impressed.
I think the only U21 who has played mens football. But not big enough to be a target man, or quick enough to be a striker. More a link man. Puts himself about. Surely worth another year and perhaps a higher loan.
Always felt the contract to Okechukwu was likely one year given due to his injuries beforehand and allowing him a chance to prove himself; but agree Bower, Hobden and Kedwell all likely to still be here next year (same with Huke)
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Our keeper Adegoke gifted Peterborough their second goal.
The match was played on a the pitch adjacent to the former club secretary's back garden, which i've not seen used for about thirty years, but it was in very good condition.
Which other keeper? Prince Adegoke?
Mainly the older players going I was told. I imagine the names will be released soon now the U21 season is over.
The game today was played on the pitch nearest to the entrance gates. Better spectator viewing area as the dug outs are on the other side of the pitch.
The usual pitch has already been dug up.
Beadle was number one at Oxford and then Sheffield Wednesday this season. We aren't known for promoting our keepers at the age of 19 (Elliott, Randolph, Pope and AMB to name four internationals who had to wait 'til they were 22 plus). Going to a PL Club enabled him to be loaned out to a club at a higher level than had he stayed with us and next season he will probably be back in the Championship possibly with Wednesday once again.
Sorry to see you leave.
My advice is keep the focus, keep the faith in yourself, it isn’t all over for your football career.
Seemed to impress at Welling so should have a career at least at senior non-league level.
Good luck to Jason.
As has been said 75% of the U21 squad being released so he will be the first of many. Always sad to hear.
Good luck Adigun.. Promising player.
I wonder what steps are being taken to strengthen the under 21s for next season.
Released
Adegoke
Adigun
Roddy
Unknown
Ladapo (I have seen rumours he is leaving)
Santos
Williams (I have seen rumours he is leaving)
Viggars
Okechukwu
Toure
Dench
Hand
Harvey Kedwell – son of former AFC Wimbledon striker Danny – pens first Charlton pro deal – South London News (londonnewsonline.co.uk)
Same for Bower, Holden and Okechukwu
Three Charlton youngsters pen professional deals – South London News (londonnewsonline.co.uk)
Ladapo
Santos
Heard they had all gone but WIOTOS
Always felt the contract to Okechukwu was likely one year given due to his injuries beforehand and allowing him a chance to prove himself; but agree Bower, Hobden and Kedwell all likely to still be here next year (same with Huke)