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Patrick Casey signs a 3-year pro contract

AFKABartram
AFKABartram Posts: 58,161
in General Charlton
Tremendous news, 18 year old striker who’s scored for fun at academy level 
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  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 64,427
    Great news. Had a horrible feeling that he was going to go elsewhere.
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 64,427
  • mendonca
    mendonca Posts: 9,464
    Bit young for Turkish teeth aren't ya Patrick!?
  • mart77
    mart77 Posts: 5,662
    He will 100% have had interest from elsewhere. This is a great signing and hopefully a sign of things to come. 
  • killerjerrylee
    killerjerrylee Posts: 736
    We have a golden generation of young players and for once the club are getting them on pro contracts. Let us hope they will continue to develop and that the talent will not be wasted
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 40,465
    That's great news. There's nothing that gets people more excited than a young striker signing a contract. 
  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,766
    Three year contract like Leaburn a year ago shows they rate him highly. Will be very interesting to see how he progresses next season. Leaburn stepped up more than expected, while Kanu’s progress into the first team has been much slower.

    Great to have another promising striker signed up. We’ve brought a lot of academy players through over the last decade or so but strikers has tended to be the weakest position in terms of making a genuine impact in the first team.
  • Fanny Fanackapan
    Fanny Fanackapan Posts: 18,819
    Great stuff, Patrick ! 
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,569
    Scoham said:
    Three year contract like Leaburn a year ago shows they rate him highly. Will be very interesting to see how he progresses next season. Leaburn stepped up more than expected, while Kanu’s progress into the first team has been much slower.

    Great to have another promising striker signed up. We’ve brought a lot of academy players through over the last decade or so but strikers has tended to be the weakest position in terms of making a genuine impact in the first team.
    I think the difference between Leaburn and Kanu is that Leaburn is built like a centre back, big strong & can hold the ball up. 

    Kanu has also rarely been used to do much more than chase down defenders and run at tiring defences. 

    I think Kanu needs a loan out to the league below for the first half the season - much like KG. 
  • Orpingtony
    Orpingtony Posts: 303
    Has Kone signed up yet?

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  • johnnybev1987
    johnnybev1987 Posts: 11,462
    Saw his interview yesterday and liked his attitude, constantly mentioned how he is looking to improve rather than set goals but make his debut sometime. Hopefully if he keeps scoring at the same rate, he could force his way into the plans within the next season or 2. 
  • SidewaysInOz
    SidewaysInOz Posts: 1,340
    Exciting stuff. Good to get him signed up. The academy has produced yet again! Well done to everyone involved.
  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,766
    Orpingtony said:
    Has Kone signed up yet?
    No, he’s one of the last few we’re waiting to hear about.
  • Elthamaddick
    Elthamaddick Posts: 15,965
    nothing gets the fans more excited than a home grown striker
  • Charlton_Stu
    Charlton_Stu Posts: 3,898
    Elthamaddick said:
    nothing gets the fans more excited than a home grown striker
    They seem to be like busses atm, waited years for one after Watson, Walsh and Leaburn senior (can't think of anymore) then Lookman, Burstow and Leaburn come along with hopefully a few others to follow.
  • SouthWest_Addicks
    SouthWest_Addicks Posts: 6,313
    With Kanu now becoming a regular in the 1st team squad is Casey now the main man at 21 level? Can’t think of any other striker who plays in the 21s
  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,766
    edited June 2023
    SouthWest_Addicks said:
    With Kanu now becoming a regular in the 1st team squad is Casey now the main man at 21 level? Can’t think of any other striker who plays in the 21s
    Ladapo and Viggars who were already there, plus Okechukwu turning pro alongside Casey. Wouldn’t be surprised to see either of the older two spend time on loan.
  • seth plum
    seth plum Posts: 53,448
    Lapado always impresses when I’ve watched him.
  • KBslittlesis
    KBslittlesis Posts: 8,758
    Very happy Charlton Irish 💚
  • Athletico Charlton
    Athletico Charlton Posts: 14,425
    I think I am right in saying that only leaves Laqueretabua, Kone and Kedwell of the 2nd yr scholars not announced as signing pro... 

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  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,766
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 96,188
    His celebrations are a bit naff... Get rid
  • MarcusH26
    MarcusH26 Posts: 8,333
    Wouldn't mind having him around the squad for the FA Cup and EFL Trophy games , looks like a natural finisher , the rest of his game will naturally develop with time. 
  • Hal1x
    Hal1x Posts: 4,265
    ForeverAddickted said:
    His celebrations are a bit naff... Get rid
    and take the cameraman with him.
  • Elthamaddick
    Elthamaddick Posts: 15,965
    ForeverAddickted said:
    His celebrations are a bit naff... Get rid
    Harry Kane esque celebration

    some great strikes there though, left peg, right peg and head - first touch looked solid 

    Cameraman was filming that on a phone by the looks of it
  • AddicksAddict
    AddicksAddict Posts: 15,958
    Only five?  Slacker.
  • stoneroses19
    stoneroses19 Posts: 7,354
    Five goals last night. Hattrick last Thursday for u18s. He’s going to tear Gillingham apart single handed on Saturday 🙂
  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,678
    On a serious note and a question for those that closely follow our younger players, how good is he ? Should we be getting excited?
  • Chizz
    Chizz Posts: 28,464
    Five goals in a draw.  I bet he was Mr Popular on the bus home. 
  • Covered_End_Lad
    Covered_End_Lad Posts: 5,757
    ShootersHillGuru said:
    On a serious note and a question for those that closely follow our younger players, how good is he ? Should we be getting excited?
    Very natural finisher, may struggle with the physical aspects of men's football at this stage, not particularly strong or quick but technically very able. Certainly one to watch as he grows into his body more, some time in the gym and he could be a very good player.

    Rylah is the one who I think may burst into the first team fold next, unbelievably quick and quite skilful - reminds me of blackett-taylor in that he can beat anyone but often makes the wrong choice. That will come with experience.

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