He looks to have good pedigree. You don’t get thrown into a starting XI against Juventus at the back end of last season for no reason.
Worth cautiously noting it was the last game of the season and a dead rubber. He was subbed in the 2nd half
True enough but we did the same with Asiimwe at the back end of last season. It's usually the ones you think have a chance of playing for the first team the following season that get that chance...
He needs to be good because Hector and Thomas can't be relied upon. I would have preferred to see a dominant centre back in the Inniss mould, but without the rushes of blood, as at the moment our CBs are not doing the business in either penalty box.
Feels like a proper Football Manager signing this, when you're scouring the loan market and some random kid pops up being available, and even though he's young he reads like he has all the attributes to be the next Maldini.
St Pats Athletic to Udinese is really random, how did they spot him?
They took another young Irish kid called Festy Ebosele as well. Just read an article that said Italian clubs have stepped up taking in Irish youngsters since Brexit as the age they can come to UK clubs had been raised from 16 to 18. Seems Irish clubs are getting a jump start getting them before 18
I mentioned on the rumours thread that there are a number of Twitter sites (Eire Guide, Kenny’s Kids & Rep of Ireland Player Tracker) who have all been very positive about James for some time. He’s long been regarded as a great prospect and there’s a lot about him that is very impressive as to his character. No idea if this will work out for both the club & James, but wish him all the best ☘️ #CharltonIrish
St Pats Athletic to Udinese is really random, how did they spot him?
They took another young Irish kid called Festy Ebosele as well. Just read an article that said Italian clubs have stepped up taking in Irish youngsters since Brexit as the age they can come to UK clubs had been raised from 16 to 18. Seems Irish clubs are getting a jump start getting them before 18
Ah yes, the Ebosele family from Donegal. Well known local clan.
St Pats Athletic to Udinese is really random, how did they spot him?
They took another young Irish kid called Festy Ebosele as well. Just read an article that said Italian clubs have stepped up taking in Irish youngsters since Brexit as the age they can come to UK clubs had been raised from 16 to 18. Seems Irish clubs are getting a jump start getting them before 18
Ah yes, the Ebosele family from Donegal. Well known local clan.
St Pats Athletic to Udinese is really random, how did they spot him?
They took another young Irish kid called Festy Ebosele as well. Just read an article that said Italian clubs have stepped up taking in Irish youngsters since Brexit as the age they can come to UK clubs had been raised from 16 to 18. Seems Irish clubs are getting a jump start getting them before 18
Ah yes, the Ebosele family from Donegal. Well known local clan.
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True enough but we did the same with Asiimwe at the back end of last season. It's usually the ones you think have a chance of playing for the first team the following season that get that chance...
I would have preferred to see a dominant centre back in the Inniss mould, but without the rushes of blood, as at the moment our CBs are not doing the business in either penalty box.
Welcome to the Valley James
This redresses the balance nicely.
https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/37623077/udinese-turned-125-week-example-how-small-clubs-compete-just-ask-giampaolo-pozzo?platform=amp
https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/from-beto-to-simone-pafundi-how-udinese-hunt-for-talent-in-the-midst-of-next-gen-era-of-soccer-scouting/amp/
Alfie May must be thinking what the help have I joined!!