"Abankwah made his debut for the club on 2 April 2023, replacing from the bench in a defeat away to Bologna. He then made his first Serie A start on 4 June, in a 0–1 league loss against Juventus, with manager Andrea Sottil, stating after the match that Abankwah was one of the players that are "the future of Udinese".
Not sure how you can be classed as the 'future' of a Serie A club in June and then loaned to league one in September, but that's football for you.
We're the new Watford. First managerial sacking of the season, and loaning players from Udinese.
As for loan players coming into CAFC, I'm disappointed when they are not from the top half of the premier league establishment/ long term academies of premier clubs . Those players must have been scrutinised so much its a high % likelihood of being a successful loan. The others, well they may be hidden gems, or may suit us better in our system (whatever that is atm) , but my level of scepticism goes higher.Are they any better than players we have here. etc.
PS Dylan Levitt doesn't fit my case, so please ignore him.
Not had confirmation on this, but sounding like #cafc could be set to sign Udinese centre-back James Abankwah on loan. Republic of Ireland U21 international.
Based purely off his appearances at senior level, this seems a very odd signing.
Same with the Louie Watson rumour. Neither have much experience to add to our already inexperienced squad. Yes the likes of Rak-Sakyi and Gallagher mean it's not always necessary but it all sounds like we're doing things on the cheap.
As for loan players coming into CAFC, I'm disappointed when they are not from the top half of the premier league establishment/ long term academies of premier clubs . Those players must have been scrutinised so much its a high % likelihood of being a successful loan. The others, well they may be hidden gems, or may suit us better in our system (whatever that is atm) , but my level of scepticism goes higher.Are they any better than players we have here. etc.
PS Dylan Levitt doesn't fit my case, so please ignore him.
Matt Smith, Nile John, Juan Castillo, Abdul Razak, Frimpong...
Been speaking to my many, many St Patrick's Athletic supporting friends. Apparently one of them said the first time they saw him they thought he could be the next Bobby Moore.
Nothing to do with his football ability, he was just getting arrested in Colombia.
Not had confirmation on this, but sounding like #cafc could be set to sign Udinese centre-back James Abankwah on loan. Republic of Ireland U21 international.
Based purely off his appearances at senior level, this seems a very odd signing.
Same with the Louie Watson rumour. Neither have much experience to add to our already inexperienced squad. Yes the likes of Rak-Sakyi and Gallagher mean it's not always necessary but it all sounds like we're doing things on the cheap.
Pretty clear we're doing things on the cheap. So far today, 2 kids on loan and an out of contract full back who was last at MK Dons, isn't exactly blowing the budget.
I'd be amazed if our wage bill isn't now lower than it was last year.
It's going to go one of 2 ways. Too many kids means we'll either completely fold in some games due to a lack of experience, or we'll take the league by storm with a young, exuberant, fearless side playing a progressive style of football.
Striker still feels like the key piece , if we have played the waiting game perfectly and get Ladapo then that's pretty good work from Scott , not too sure about Tedic.
Striker still feels like the key piece , if we have played the waiting game perfectly and get Ladapo then that's pretty good work from Scott , not too sure about Tedic.
I really hope I’m wrong but I think the CBT interest has been put out by us. We don’t have £££ to spend purely frees/loans. We will try to get ladapo on loan but if it fails come out and say we turned down bid from championship club for CBT due to being unable to bring our main target it etc.
Not had confirmation on this, but sounding like #cafc could be set to sign Udinese centre-back James Abankwah on loan. Republic of Ireland U21 international.
Based purely off his appearances at senior level, this seems a very odd signing.
Same with the Louie Watson rumour. Neither have much experience to add to our already inexperienced squad. Yes the likes of Rak-Sakyi and Gallagher mean it's not always necessary but it all sounds like we're doing things on the cheap.
I don't know that I would say our squad is inexperienced. Hector, Thomas, Jones, Watson, Dobbo, Fraser, Camara, May, Aneke, CBT all very experienced.
AMB and TC entering their second years as first team regulars (third for AMB if you count Ross County).
Asiimwe, Anderson, and Kanu are all very inexperienced, although the former two are quite promising. But after today/when players coming back from injury I expect all three to be on the fringes of the first team soon.
As for loan players coming into CAFC, I'm disappointed when they are not from the top half of the premier league establishment/ long term academies of premier clubs . Those players must have been scrutinised so much its a high % likelihood of being a successful loan. The others, well they may be hidden gems, or may suit us better in our system (whatever that is atm) , but my level of scepticism goes higher.Are they any better than players we have here. etc.
PS Dylan Levitt doesn't fit my case, so please ignore him.
Matt Smith, Nile John, Juan Castillo, Abdul Razak, Frimpong...
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The only fans who cannot see it are the ones who don't want to see it.
PS Dylan Levitt doesn't fit my case, so please ignore him.
Not convinced about this theory!
Nothing to do with his football ability, he was just getting arrested in Colombia.
I'd be amazed if our wage bill isn't now lower than it was last year.
It's going to go one of 2 ways. Too many kids means we'll either completely fold in some games due to a lack of experience, or we'll take the league by storm with a young, exuberant, fearless side playing a progressive style of football.
Zach Mitchell joins Colchester United on loan.
AMB and TC entering their second years as first team regulars (third for AMB if you count Ross County).
Asiimwe, Anderson, and Kanu are all very inexperienced, although the former two are quite promising. But after today/when players coming back from injury I expect all three to be on the fringes of the first team soon.