Think it’s worth bearing in mind with this one that he is only 19. Could easily be a case of being thrust into the limelight too young, when he wasn’t really ready.
I like the fact we’ve just given him six months to prove himself and hopefully it’ll work out for all parties and he can earn a longer contract.
Think it’s worth bearing in mind with this one that he is only 19. Could easily be a case of being thrust into the limelight too young, when he wasn’t really ready.
I like the fact we’ve just given him six months to prove himself and hopefully it’ll work out for all parties and he can earn a longer contract.
Also clear he’s signed with our (latest, but hopefully long term) style of play in mind. Jones will want pace and stamina in his wing backs, whether he plays 3-5-2 or a diamond (expect we’ll switch between the two at times).
These kinds of punts are worth doing. Doubt he costs much at all, very short contract and obviously a lot of potential. CBT was only signed on a short-term deal initially. There's very little risk here and potentially a lot of reward.
I think his name has possibly caused psychological problems - Thierry alludes to greatness, athleticism, masterful, world class skill, pace and goals - then Small !!! must be confusing - if we can help him get over this, sounds like we will have one hell of a player on our hands
I think his name has possibly caused psychological problems - Thierry alludes to greatness, athleticism, masterful, world class skill, pace and goals - then Small !!! must be confusing - if we can help him get over this, sounds like we will have one hell of a player on our hands
I can’t help imagine he’s small and lightweight, then I remember seeing he made his debut at 16 so that’s not likely to be the case.
He's only 19, just a lad, as some have pointed out ...... so our sense of expectations placed upon his shoulders must be kept realistic, especially while he settles in.
And we should remember how we've come to sign him.
Prem debut and regarded as a wonderkid at 16, sold at 17 for ££millions and at 19, contract terminated by his club. What has gone wrong?
Evidently he's been unsettled and unhappy, far from home, friends and family. He's just a young lad, remember.
Relying on players who are match not rusty/fit has been our biggest problem under these owners. Potentially he may be a diamond in the rough, but our situation does not allow much chance to give him the run of games he needs.
Assimwe, Jones, Gillesphey (or Edmond’s Green), Thomas
Coventry
L Watson, Camara
May
Ladapo (Regrettably), Kanu
Still not happy with Thomas at LB but he will have to do. Flat back four with a diamond in midfield.
This screams relegation to me. Hopefully Ramsey is decent and Aneke, Hector and Taylor come back and stay fit. Then we sub out Assimwe, Ladapo, L Watson and Gillesphey from your team for them
He is the sort of signing I hope we make going forwards. We need some "bankers" with experience but a few pints on young potential which has lost its way is where you hope to unearth the gems. Hopefully he is one.
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I like the fact we’ve just given him six months to prove himself and hopefully it’ll work out for all parties and he can earn a longer contract.
clips of his time with Everton, looks to have decent pedigree.
Good to put some pressure on Edun too.
And we should remember how we've come to sign him.
Prem debut and regarded as a wonderkid at 16, sold at 17 for ££millions and at 19, contract terminated by his club.
What has gone wrong?
Evidently he's been unsettled and unhappy, far from home, friends and family.
He's just a young lad, remember.
Which is more than Gladstone Small could ever do.
Wade Small made one appearance but who can forget Mike Small
Literally, worth the penny
Assimwe, Jones, Gillesphey (or Edmond’s Green), Thomas
Coventry
L Watson, Camara
May
Ladapo (Regrettably), Kanu
Still not happy with Thomas at LB but he will have to do. Flat back four with a diamond in midfield.
This screams relegation to me. Hopefully Ramsey is decent and Aneke, Hector and Taylor come back and stay fit. Then we sub out Assimwe, Ladapo, L Watson and Gillesphey from your team for them