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Thierry Small - signed a 4 year deal with Preston (p36)

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  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,943
    Reminds me of our signing of Blackett-Taylor, just in terms of the stage of career - young player, early promise but let go by a Premier League team, signed on a free, initial short term deal.

    Although a bit younger and hasn't gone via another team first I guess!

    Hopefully kicks on after a good debut!  
  • LoOkOuT
    LoOkOuT Posts: 10,853
    He’s 19! Built like the proverbial brick shithouse. He was excellent today.
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,755
    He was impressive today. Hope he keeps it up and we can get him on a longer deal.
  • cantersaddick
    cantersaddick Posts: 16,907
    RedChaser said:
    He’s a big lad and didn’t get brushed off the ball like Edun does. Not only scored but his presence in the box with the initial header and then blocked shot created the chance for Kanu to score. Keep that performance up and the LWB slot will be his to lose.
    It's already his. Fitness permitting.
  • RedChaser
    RedChaser Posts: 19,885
    edited February 2024
    cantersaddick said:
    RedChaser said:
    He’s a big lad and didn’t get brushed off the ball like Edun does. Not only scored but his presence in the box with the initial header and then blocked shot created the chance for Kanu to score. Keep that performance up and the LWB slot will be his to lose.
    It's already his. Fitness permitting.
    Agreed, fitness is the other thing because I thought he was blowing a bit with half an hour to go, mind you with the effort they all put in first half, it wasn’t surprising and he wasn’t the only one.
  • JamesSeed
    JamesSeed Posts: 17,380
    Athletico Charlton said:
    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.
    He’s on loan though isn’t he?
  • gilbertfilbert
    gilbertfilbert Posts: 2,282
    ^ No.
  • Kips
    Kips Posts: 689
    JamesSeed said:
    Athletico Charlton said:
    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.
    He’s on loan though isn’t he?
    He was not contracted to any club hence we were able to sign him after the window shut. Contract runs till end of season with option of another year. 
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,288
    He recovered from that dreadful back pass really well, didn't let it bother him... Was impressed straight away 
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  • cafc_se7
    cafc_se7 Posts: 2,273
    Our first proper decent looking full back in what seems an eternity. If he did come on NJs recommendation then I am very impressed.

    I think it’s key to remember that NJs league one success (in our playoff season) was built around the two full backs that he relied heavily on, James Justin and Jack Stacey. When he first arrived I thought with Edun and T Watson he is going to struggle to successfully impose his tactics.
  • thenewbie
    thenewbie Posts: 11,000
    It's amazing(!) how much better we look with proper attacking fullbacks like Small and Ramsay, whoever would have thought it?

    Not Andy Scott, apparently.
  • Gribbo
    Gribbo Posts: 8,482
    edited February 2024
    cafc_se7 said:
    Our first proper decent looking full back in what seems an eternity. If he did come on NJs recommendation then I am very impressed.

    I think it’s key to remember that NJs league one success (in our playoff season) was built around the two full backs that he relied heavily on, James Justin and Jack Stacey. When he first arrived I thought with Edun and T Watson he is going to struggle to successfully impose his tactics.
    That's four full backs
  • eastterrace6168
    eastterrace6168 Posts: 22,483
    Looked solid yesterday, I know we have a years option, but would be good to get him on a longer deal before the seasons end...
  • Off_it
    Off_it Posts: 28,838
    Slow down fellas. Yes, he looked good. But it's just one game. Let's not get too carried away.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,839
    Promising debut. I hadn't expected him to start a game so soon.
  • sam3110
    sam3110 Posts: 21,240
    One game does not a player make. He looked pretty good but he had that one awful pass too and that's the things we've had punished throughout this season, the lapses in concentration. He's only 19 so still has a lot of growth and will have ups and downs in that time 
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,345
    get him signed to a longer deal, he is more than decent
  • Chunes
    Chunes Posts: 17,345
    It's a great cross from deep on his weaker foot. Can't recall many full/wingbacks we've had with that in their locker.
  • mendonca
    mendonca Posts: 9,405
    The excitement in reviews says a lot about Edun's season.
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  • JamesSeed
    JamesSeed Posts: 17,380
    edited February 2024
    Kips said:
    JamesSeed said:
    Athletico Charlton said:
    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.
    He’s on loan though isn’t he?
    He was not contracted to any club hence we were able to sign him after the window shut. Contract runs till end of season with option of another year. 
    Ah that’s really good news. 👍
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 51,981
    Off_it said:
    Slow down fellas. Yes, he looked good. But it's just one game. Let's not get too carried away.
    One good game more than Edun or T Watson have ever had for Charlton.
  • Off_it
    Off_it Posts: 28,838
    edited February 2024
    Covered End said:
    Off_it said:
    Slow down fellas. Yes, he looked good. But it's just one game. Let's not get too carried away.
    One good game more than Edun or T Watson have ever had for Charlton.
    But the same amount as Todd Kane and Gavin Kilkenny* .....

    (*who's first name I had to Google ..... such was his lasting impression)
  • Sage
    Sage Posts: 7,277
    Chunes said:
    It's a great cross from deep on his weaker foot. Can't recall many full/wingbacks we've had with that in their locker.
    It’s his weaker foot yes, but he is also genuinely more two footed than most players seem to be nowadays.

    It was a very good debut. He made a mistake with a pass, they all have this season. He recovered and showed his strength, pace, power, and directness.

    Played a part in all 3 goals as well.
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,755
    'Any time I play on the pitch for this club I will put my all into it and the fans are definitely going to see passion and hunger.' 🗣️

    Thierry Small talks us through his debut goal, settling in and working with Nathan Jones again ⬇️

    #cafc

    https://x.com/cafcofficial/status/1760990559965999542?s=46&t=ynww82GMl7VKBjthBflU0g


  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,345
    off to a good start at Bolton .. IF he keeps up 'the good work' he should be signed on .. as ever, we will see
  • Athletico Charlton
    Athletico Charlton Posts: 14,273
    Speaks well, comes across with passion.  I am really intrigued with this signing.  Low risk, high ceiling.  
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,345
    as he says, an 'accidental goal' .. until I was told otherwise I though Ladapo had scored it
  • Weegie Addick
    Weegie Addick Posts: 16,517
    Callumcafc said:
    'Any time I play on the pitch for this club I will put my all into it and the fans are definitely going to see passion and hunger.' 🗣️

    Thierry Small talks us through his debut goal, settling in and working with Nathan Jones again ⬇️

    #cafc

    https://x.com/cafcofficial/status/1760990559965999542?s=46&t=ynww82GMl7VKBjthBflU0g


    That’s a really good interview, if you actually listen to it 😉
  • supaclive
    supaclive Posts: 6,514
    Sums up our previous transfer activity though where a 19 year old, without a contract, is head and shoulders above our number one left back target of the previous two transfer windows!!

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