Saints Academy Thread

Chelsea 2 - 0 up Half Time

2 - 0 Full Time

 

Yep, it really is. I get why, in a way, but they've got to offer more than the likes of Sulemana lately.

We already lost (in my opinion) our best prospect in Doyle this season due to a perceived lack of pathway and opportunities. Although his reasoning was odd given his injury but still, infuriating to lose your best talent.

 

Under 21's just lost 3 - 6 to Man Utd. Amo-Ameyaw, Pearce and Merry scored our goals.

 

Familiar story there! We had 19 shots and scored 3. They had 9 and scored 6!

 

Will slide seamlessly into the first team. Must use the same cows ass and banjo.

 

Is there a barn door option?

 

Interesting they are pushing the “early physical developer line” rather than “he’s really good” line.

 

When our players are pushed elsewhere... they go elsewhere.

 

Laying the groundwork for losing another top talent, then.

 

Agent / Parents want the biggest piece of financial pie.

 

Another one bites the dust

 

Yeah fair enough. He will probably improve more at a Utd/City type club than here aswell, plus it gives him a bit more longevity if things don’t work out

Can’t really blame him/his family if they do decide to move to one of the top teams

 

I wonder if Wilcox will have any influence, and he ends up at Utd.

 

Yeah, "Final offer" doesn't bode well.

 

We’ve not exactly attempted to show that we’re willing to give the youth much of a chance this season. If we were that bothered about losing potentially top talent we’d have found them a bit more game time. We’ve had quite a few dead rubbers at the end of the season if nothing else.

 

This is quite interesting on Gomes (and I think you can read it for free).

https://theathletic.com/5457480/202...rce=dailyemail&campaign=601983&userId=5781672

 

Good read. I like the bit where there is confidence he will sign a new deal!

 

As sh*t as Brexit is, I must admit I like reading that English clubs are now effectively forced to scout talent from within the UK rather than abroad.