Thanks for the updates @Swisdom It was 6 again. Amazing. Never known anything like it from a youth team. Something like 36 goals in 7-8 games isn't it!
Anderson, Kedwell and Adigun marshalled the centre of midfield well Asimwe and Bower offered width as wing backs and supported the wide men Reilly and Ladapo
qpr had no answer to the passing and movement of those named, especially in the second half
hard to pick out individuals as they all started off fairly slowly but then once they were all moving together they were purring.
Feels like another Jermaine Defoe situation. He’s surely to good to sign a contract with us?
Have we ever had a youth striker so prolific?
Lookman
Lookman was clearly a different level when coming through but he wasn't this prolific. Kanu is taking the piss and clearly very, very talented. We need to get him to sign ASAP
Feels like another Jermaine Defoe situation. He’s surely to good to sign a contract with us?
Have we ever had a youth striker so prolific?
Lookman
Lookman was clearly a different level when coming through but he wasn't this prolific. Kanu is taking the piss and clearly very, very talented. We need to get him to sign ASAP
You'd think if he was going to stay he would've signed up by now. I can't see us having not offered him a deal.
I would say Grant was as prolific and was in the under 23s at 16/17 from memory.
Maybe my memory deceiving me then, but I can't remember KAG scoring this many. Every time I see a youth thread bumped on here he seems to be getting at least a brace. Must have more goals than appearances this year?
I would say Grant was as prolific and was in the under 23s at 16/17 from memory.
Maybe my memory deceiving me then, but I can't remember KAG scoring this many. Every time I see a youth thread bumped on here he seems to be getting at least a brace. Must have more goals than appearances this year?
The U18s have only played 18 games and he's scored 24 goals. The available information is incomplete, but he certainly hasn't started all 18 games.
Feels like another Jermaine Defoe situation. He’s surely to good to sign a contract with us?
Have we ever had a youth striker so prolific?
Lookman
Lookman was clearly a different level when coming through but he wasn't this prolific. Kanu is taking the piss and clearly very, very talented. We need to get him to sign ASAP
I seem to remember Lookman bagging a hat-trick every other week for the U18s, and then repeating the feat for the U23s when he was moved.
Had a quick search for details on previous seasons.
Alex Willis - 22 Josh Umerah - 20 Ademola Lookman -17 and 10 (was moved to the U23 and 1st team early in that season - it was 10 in 5 games!) Alex Willis - 16 (11 goals unaccounted for, so may be higher)
I can't find the details for the KAG, Sho-Silva, Harriott and Azeez seasons.
There was a rumour yesterday that he has signed already hope tgats correct although I'm not sure if that is correct as I cant seeing it not being announced with fanfare if it was. With the club being open about signing young players that can develop with the club I cant see TS happy if he leaves
Sadly all the while we are stuck in league one, there is very little chance we will be able to keep Kanu longer term when bigger clubs come knocking.
We will certainly offer a quicker route to first team football, but a PL club can offer him 10-15k a week which is peanuts to them and a fortune to us.
If he's as good as his record suggests, i'd bet good money he won't still be with us by the time he's 20.
Sadly all the while we are stuck in league one, there is very little chance we will be able to keep Kanu longer term when bigger clubs come knocking.
We will certainly offer a quicker route to first team football, but a PL club can offer him 10-15k a week which is peanuts to them and a fortune to us.
If he's as good as his record suggests, i'd bet good money he won't still be with us by the time he's 20.
It's not just the league but the academy category that would change things.
Ladapo has lots of tricks and can beat a man Adigun has great energy and good passing Reilly always catches the eye but a bit unorthodox Bower has a delicious delivery with his left foot Campbell is jet-heeled and very quick off the mark Kanu extraordinary finisher Asimwe will always offer an option on the right Anderson is very strong and tidy on the ball
to be honest this is an extremely talented bunch and no obvious weak links. I really enjoy watching them
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Apart from the goal hanger DK
In true Golfie style can we moan about the defence?
It was 6 again. Amazing. Never known anything like it from a youth team. Something like 36 goals in 7-8 games isn't it!
*Cup game
Asimwe and Bower offered width as wing backs and supported the wide men Reilly and Ladapo
qpr had no answer to the passing and movement of those named, especially in the second half
hard to pick out individuals as they all started off fairly slowly but then once they were all moving together they were purring.
Alex Willis - 22
Josh Umerah - 20
Ademola Lookman -17 and 10 (was moved to the U23 and 1st team early in that season - it was 10 in 5 games!)
Alex Willis - 16 (11 goals unaccounted for, so may be higher)
I can't find the details for the KAG, Sho-Silva, Harriott and Azeez seasons.
Anyone got any other information. Losing this kid will really hurt!
We will certainly offer a quicker route to first team football, but a PL club can offer him 10-15k a week which is peanuts to them and a fortune to us.
If he's as good as his record suggests, i'd bet good money he won't still be with us by the time he's 20.
Really looking forward to watching them & willing them into the next round at home to Brighton.
COYA !!!!
Ladapo has lots of tricks and can beat a man
Adigun has great energy and good passing
Reilly always catches the eye but a bit unorthodox
Bower has a delicious delivery with his left foot
Campbell is jet-heeled and very quick off the mark
Kanu extraordinary finisher
Asimwe will always offer an option on the right
Anderson is very strong and tidy on the ball
to be honest this is an extremely talented bunch and no obvious weak links. I really enjoy watching them
Who else.