That's quite an interesting document, as it shows which clubs are relying more on youngsters.
Wimbledon for example have only 15 over 21s, Leyton Orient and Colchester 13, and Cardiff surprisingly only 18
Sunderland have 21, but it includes Will Grigg which is surely wrong?
We have one of the oldest squads on paper although this won't be 100% accurate as it doesn't include a lot of our youth players whereas it might be including them for other teams.
Shows L1 is a young man's league and our permanent signings made are of a good age to kick on. The average squad age in the champ seems to be a year higher and again the premier league average another year higher.
True, but it's a fair reflection of the age profile of our squad, as we do have a number of over 30s in our squad, with the likes of Watson, Gunter, Pearce and Schwartz being joined by Arter, Souare and Henderson
Henderson's age is the reason we've signed him and I think we are unlikely to have many of the 30 plus at any one time. Pearce, Watson and Schwartz won't be starting that often and Gunter and Souare will be on a "job share" with Matthews and Purrington respectively.
Been told by someone that the club aren’t disclosing elewere’s contract situation either when they have previously been asked, seemed worried about it.
Mmmm, doesn't sound good, the non news surrounding young Deji and his contract, would be very surprised and shocked if this is not something on Thomass priority list to be sorted at the earliest opportunity, of course two sides to every story, and ultimately it is in Deji's hands to accept or decline any offer, what we need is to be seen as progressive at negotiating these things, and getting young players convinced that we are well run and right for their development...
As someone with no middle name, because we were too poor, I salute my soul brothers Ben, Ben and Billy and their parents.
They couldn't even afford to be Benjamin or William poor lads. As a fellow no middle namer I second the salute.
As a loadsa-nameser, I’m quite envious of you singletons. You shoulda heard the laughter of the guests in the registry office when the registrar read out my names.
Also, I went to school with a poor sod called Peter Ian Michael Malcolm Robert McLaurin.
Where’s Ronnie Schwartz? Club needs to make a statement imo. Him being left out for one reason or another is fine, but to not be in the squad, and he has 2 years left to run on his contract.
The whole issue surrounding RS is very curious to say the least……things just don’t add up?
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One of us, gabba gabba hey
Ben Michael Dempsey was left out of the 22 because he has a middle name (and a very good one at that)
Henderson's age is the reason we've signed him and I think we are unlikely to have many of the 30 plus at any one time. Pearce, Watson and Schwartz won't be starting that often and Gunter and Souare will be on a "job share" with Matthews and Purrington respectively.
Like what we should have done with Parker.
Take back control. Players love to play. If they are not playing regularly they are not attracting rave reviews or attention.
Also, I went to school with a poor sod called Peter Ian Michael Malcolm Robert McLaurin.
https://www.cafc.co.uk/news/view/6139d07e655f0/in-depth-summer-transfer-window-2021
Also intresting that Roddy was talking to Thomas about this before he had bought the club.
Very intresting read.
Somebody tell Thomas, perlease.